Eric Urbani

9.2

Blend of Riesling and Gewurz 12.5% abv — 23 days ago

Kevin Dale

9.4

85% Cab Sauv and 15% Cab Franc from Italy. Drinks on the more mellow side compared to a big California Cab. — a month ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.6

Transparent, singing. Ripe but tense. Truly top tier fruit. — 2 months ago

Alexis Morgan

9.0

HOMESTEAD

2018

33% Carignane, 25% Syrah, 21% Grenache, 19% Mourvedre & 2% Cabernet Sauvignon

CALIFORNIA HOMESTEAD PAINTED BY MATT JONES - mattjonesart.com BOTTLED BY BIG BASIN VINEYARDS, BOULDER CREEK, CA ATION@BIGBASINVINEYARDS.COM -831-621-8028

% ALC BY VOL 13. — 3 months ago

with Tom

Victor Hsu

9.1

This IS Santa Barbara County Pinot! First taste was a big burst of fruit. Not too sweet, not simple and unsophisticated, not a jammy Zin bomb, mind you. Instead, more like a zing of bright, pure, winey fruit. Remarkable and memorable. We had the 2022 vintage in a magnum bottle so perhaps that helped preserve its freshness and purity. We enjoyed this Big Mama at the Palm Restaurant in downtown LA, celebrating my daughter Rachel’s graduation from UCLA Law School. Congratulations, Rachel! — 10 days ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Very dark in colour - almost black. Lots of everything - ripeness, oak, blackberry, dark chocolate. The sort of wine I would have loved in my 20’s, not so much in my 70’s. Not for lovers of delicate wine - this is full throttle. This Australian producer is probably better known in the USA than Australia - like Mollydooker. A full bodied palate with M plus intensity and grainy tannins. Ranked No. 3 in Wine Spectators Top 100 wines of 2012. Not sure that extended cellaring will make a huge difference but will try to have the last one in early 2027. — 2 months ago

Byron Hewett

9.2

Sweet. Stone fruits (apricot and peach). I would score it higher if it had a bit more acidity. Enjoyed with a pear tart. — 3 months ago

Jennifer Bohmann

9.2

Love this one — a month ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2022 vintage. Medium-heavy body. Juicy but avoids fruit bomb status with a hint of tannins. 3.27.24. — 2 months ago

Frank Soldano

9.8

2018 Far Niente Cabernet. Love this vineyard and their signature cab is outstanding! Very nice bouquet, rich with dark fruits, blackberry, plum and light earth notes. Thick long lasting legs. Very smooth on the palette. Rich ripe fruit at the start with blackberry. Finish is smooth with light berry notes. Very low tannins. Love it! Paired well with a big Italian meal with lasagna and sausage. — 2 months ago