Bob McDonald

9.5

Rich and full bodied. Nose of savoury black plums. So flavoursome - sumptuous, mouth filling and satisfying. One of the more enjoyable reds I’ve had of recent times. From the excellent 2016 vintage. This is the first of 2 bottles. Next one towards the end of 2027 or early 2028. — 2 months ago

Matt Perlman

9.2

Opening granite crown is always a treat. So much warmth and spice left in it, a marvel as this was the first vintage that Gideon bottled I believe — 10 months ago

Christopher Simison

9.2

Phenomenal Calvados. Just lovely. — 3 years ago

Barbara Konchinski

10

The most perfect thing that has ever reached my mouth. This paired with oysters or beef tartar is just life changing. — 5 years ago

Austin Arnold

9.4

Rose, cherry, pepper — 6 years ago

KellyJo Smith

9.4

Auction Market @ New Orleans — 7 years ago

Emmanuel Cazes

9.0

Frais et fruité, très bel équilibre — 7 years ago

Garen Staglin

9.1

Sweet red fruit. Finesse and nice vintage. — 3 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

Atherton Wine Imports 2026 tasting at République, Los Angeles. 2023 vintage. Medium/medium-heavy body. Fleshy. 3.18.26. — 6 months ago

Leah Weissburg

9.1

Starts soft finishes strong. Cult shit. — 3 years ago

Ann Kunes

9.0

Lighter, a little sweeter red blend. Goes well with pasta, pizza, burger. fun food. Repeat depending on price — 5 years ago

Rhonely Boy

9.3

Most appropriate bottle at this point in my life.

Renaissance Syrah + Transfer Station Blue (Shrieve + Schulze)

— 5 years ago

Devin Bray

9.6

Like a deep, spicy apple cider, full of punchy acidity and fragrant, fresh fruit notes that make this a truly distinctive experience. — 7 years ago

Anthony De Blasi

9.1

Already very approachable. Build for medium term consumption. Good stuff — 7 years ago

Juha Leppänen

9.3

Passion on the nose, closed smoky mineral note — 6 months ago

Andy B

9.2

Delicious. A perfect light red. Almost a hint of smoke. Highly recommend. — 8 months ago

K Brooks

9.0

Quite nice with roasted rack of lamb ($25). Fruity and spicy Syrah blend. — 2 years ago

Steve Jenks

9.0

50th birthday wine! — 4 years ago

Reem Hafez

9.1

Thanksgiving 2021 — 5 years ago

Rhonely Boy

9.2

50% Mourvedre, 25% Syrah, 25% Grenache, biodynamic, hand picked fruit. (Rating 9.2-9.3)

Thank you for being present then, to be my present now. Great Job!

Amazing 14 year old GSM from California. Cherry notes are surprisingly fresh and vibrant, well balanced (acid/tannin) delicious dark notes in the background (leather, chocolate, tannin). Fruity without being sweet. “With 0.4% residual sugar — not so much to make it even remotely sweet or turn it into a stereotype of a California fruit bomb, but enough to render it tender” - Wicker Parker - 11.01.2010 http://www.renaissancewinery.com/scripts/winepg.cfm/_/8/2006/Mediterranean-Red/

https://www.sfchronicle.com/wine/article/The-lost-civilization-of-California-wine-13174708.php

https://www.ttb.gov/images/pdfs/North_Yuba_petition.pdf

http://www.renaissancewinery.com

http://www.beingpresent.org

— 6 years ago