Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2014 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 10 mins, 45 mins and two hours. Medium/medium heavy body. Plenty in the nose but mostly coffee/coffee derivative notes. 70-75% of the baby fat and sumptuousness this wine had upon release gonzo. Starting to get down to biz. Oodles of fruit and body. Personally wanted a bit more structure but realized I was in the wrong car for that. Drinking really nicely for this style but for the commandeering/commanding price, there are an absolute sh*t-ton of Napa cabs or BDX I'd much rather have. — 2 years ago

William Feinstein

9.3

Down to my last bottle. Wish Red Car still made this wine. Pretty damn good, especially for an 8 year old CA syrah. Still going strong with plenty of stuffing left. — 7 years ago

Brendan OConnell

9.2

Great, big Syrah. — 8 years ago

Olivier Bellin

9.4

Astrageant fruits and yet balanced. For pairing... — 8 years ago

Chad Brewer

9.1

Really young, at 2007. Delicious though — 9 years ago

Dustin Cano

Wine Buyer Meritage Wine Market

9.2

Fun and yummy Chardonnay!!!!! — 9 years ago

Scott Rowe

8.9

Less new oak, subtlety is key here. — 10 years ago

Karl Nichols

9.0

Opened nicely, good fruit, acid tempered, light oak — 5 years ago

Fredybeans

9.2

Couleur noire
Nez assez ferme presque brutal fuient mûr et cendré et noir
Bouche attaque vouluptueuse mais rapidement des notes plus dures apparaissent seul l’air du lendemain permettra d ouvrir et d assagir sa puissance
Vin ce jour superbe au nez plus critique sur la bouche car trop puissante a attendre — 7 years ago

with picolator and El

Mark Howard

9.5

Life is a highway... top of peak of this wine’s life. Bouquet of raspberry nutmeg just fun California pinot. Mid palate leans toward the classic California style of soft fruits and jam with plenty of acid to pair with food. Finish is soft and about 40 seconds. What we all want for a quality California pinot at its peak. Great job! Bravo! — 8 years ago

with Elizabeth and Richard

Michael Meyer

9.0

Well made, but I don’t get any sense of place from this — 9 years ago

Bart Bartlett

9.3

Extraordinarily smooth, buttery start that transitions to the apricot fruit climax and ends with a hint of peppery spice. Beautifully complex. Maybe the best white I've had. — 9 years ago

with Jennifer

Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.0

Lighter on it's feet and more savory than one would expect at 15.2% alc. Reminds me of Pax bottlings from this era, which is a compliment. Drinking well, but going downhill from here. — 10 years ago

Karen Larson

9.0

Definitely smooth! Drinks like a blend with spicey notes. Almost thought it had a % of zin or Syrah. Loved it! Great with pizza! — 6 years ago

with Craig

Joe Roth

9.1

Wow! What a surprise. Really well-structured. — 7 years ago

with Jeff and Michael

Fredybeans

9.5

Ouvert depuis 10h
Robe noire
Nez d olive noire de prune de fumée et réglisse
Bouche dense et tannique l aire et les grands verres vont transformer le vin apportant de la rondeur et de la délicatesse avec pourtant une matière colossale
Finale fruits noirs et reglisse
Irait certainement au delà au niveau note avec un peu d âge car apparaît encore bien jeune — 7 years ago

with picolator and El

Paul Phelps

9.2

Just bangin'. — 9 years ago

Frank Kuo

9.4

Nose of fermented grains, apple cider, and some aldehyde. Taste of some brown sugar, toffee notes, especially after stirring the sip with tongue, tea and baked apple flavor, hotness from alcohol, hint of smoky oaks, milk chocolate, dried figs, and mango. Aftertaste is some warmth in the throat, dried mango, a hint of zest, and a bit peaty. The flavors are bold but well structured at the same time. You won't be disappointed as she offers a mix of different flavors compared with bourbon and most of the Irish whisky. — 9 years ago

Lance E. Farman

9.0

Not characteristic of other Sonoma pinots I've had. Lush and fruity with nice acid. — 9 years ago

Nate Miles

9.3

So much sucking going on. Too much suckola. Tired of the suckiness. This wine does not suck. — 10 years ago