Peggy Hadley

9.2

Decanted. Interesting mint taste on the finish. Still some dark fruit left. — a month ago

with Jim

Chris A

8.9

Heavy, serious and packs an upper cut punch with respect to the alcohol. Yet still flavorful and deliciously red fruit jammy. — 6 days ago

Bob Bennett

9.1

Woody taste but pretty smooth, with a light fruity taste too. Very nice. — 8 days ago

Ron R

9.1

Nice presentation…Easy on the palate. — 14 days ago

with Anne-marie

Brian Hearty

9.0

2021. Broader California appellation. 80% Chenin Blanc, 20% Viognier. Perfect for some patio seafood. Floral aromas and crisp melon. — a day ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.5

Deep pink color; pomegranate, raspberries and grape stems on the nose; high acidity; smooth tannins; tastes like sour cherries and cranberries with a long finish. Went really well with a creamy pasta sauce. — 12 days ago

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9.0

The 2018 Isosceles is youthfully understated yet darkly alluring, with black cherry and spiced citrus nuances lifting from the glass. This washes across the palate with ease, cool-toned and with a pure mix of red and black fruits. It finishes with admirable length while maintaining an energetic feel. Blackberry hints slowly fade. (Eric Guido, Vinous, May 2023) — 10 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

‘Las Alturas' Spanish for 'the heights', a fitting name, this vineyard located on one of the highest grape-growing benches in the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. 4th gen Winemaker Joseph J. Wagner from family with farming & winemaking roots in Napa since 1906. Met Joe several times. Deep Ruby (darkest Pinot I have come across). Nice berry and floral spice aromas. Rich cherry/plum flavors with oak, spice and vanilla. Long finish, bold ending with sweet oak notes. Nice! A Fav! — 7 days ago

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9.0

A wildly fresh bouquet of violets, lavender, cooling smoke and sugar-dusted blueberries wafts up as the 2021 Pessimist by DAOU unfolds in the glass. It's soft-textured yet energetic in style. Candied citrus hints accentuate cooling mineral tones and crisp wild berry fruits. The 2021 finishes with impressive length yet lightly structured. Violette Pastille and crunchy mineral tones slowly fade. (Eric Guido, Vinous, May 2023) — 10 days ago

Kirsten Spalding

9.5

This is so clear and smooth. Just ripe red berries (strawberry, cherry, cranberry) with some dried herbs. This is excellent and drinks so easily. Pair with pets for a Magellan Sheepdog. — 12 days ago