Tom Casagrande

9.0

A really unique “change of pace” Cali white. Nose has all sorts of different orchard fruits and citrus pith, along with a lanolin note. Dry, broad, savory, and full in the mouth. Decent acidity and a lengthy finish with a pleasing bitterish note at the end (thank you Roussanne). — 12 hours ago

Jay Kline

9.3

It’s always so exciting to try the latest release from McHenry and this just arrived in time to share with family; served alongside our Thanksgiving meal. The 2016 vintage was one of the smallest harvests on record for McHenry’s mere 2-acre, dry-farmed vineyard planted at 1800ft elevation; way up on Bonny Doon road. This was yet another year where they decided not to bottle a separate Swan Clone and instead released everything in the Estate designation. A hardly believable 56 cases were produced. However, the quality is extremely high. Darker fruited, this was more wild bramble and cranberry with some licorice and spice. So pure and delicious. Very primary right now. McHenry wines are quite long-lived with vintages from the 90’s drinking fabulously right now so I’m expecting the best to come. This fan will be tracking its evolution 😊. — 2 months ago

Lynn Mitchell

8.9

Extra credit for fun concept! — 5 months ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director Stagecoach Tavern

8.9

It’s the new Cigare V. No Mourvèdre. A bit of a loss. Drinks not like a CDP anymore — and that’s not a bad thing. More like a VdP Cinsault. Lots of cherries. Quite a bit lighter and drinkable. — 9 days ago

Severn Goodwin

9.0

Nose has dried raspberry, fresh raspberry, orange peel, watermelon rind, (light) savory green herbs and (light) candle wax.

Palate has dried strawberry, dried orange zest, red currant juice, rose petals and dry soil.

It's always a treat to drink rosé away from current release, the flavors change slightly and the acidity generally mellows; This is how we really enjoy them, just need patience.

2016 Blend: 49% Grenache, 19% Grenache Blanc, 13% Mourvedre, 12% Carignane, 4% Cinsault & 3% Rousanne.

24 Hour Update: Palate has picked up an awesome, and zingy, ripe strawberry note, like really good! — 2 months ago

Scott Collier

9.2

Intense layered red. Initial funk blows off to reveal stunning fruit and supple tannins. 2016 vintage. — 5 months ago

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9.8

Drinking in 2020. It has a beautiful copper color. Can’t stop smelling it - dates, fig, apricot. Smooth, silky, medium acid. Not too sweet with a finish that lingers. — 19 days ago

Kelly Teeling

9.0

Dry, drinkable, medium body — 17 days ago

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9.1

Randall Grahm steered Bonny Doon’s flagship wine in an elegant direction in 2018. It shows vibrant red berry, cherry and floral character, with herb and spice notes building with aeration. Polished and animated in character, the 2018 is graceful and remarkably flexible with a range of foods. $20.00 (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, November 2019) — 3 months ago

Frank Chen

8.9

Hosted Randall Graham wine dinner....poured clean crisp viognier for dessert ...nice — 6 months ago