Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Deep Ruby color with aromas of dark fruits, spice and herb notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry, with notes of herb pepper, licorice and herb spice notes. Fine grippy tannins, medium finish ending with fruit, cacao and spice. — 15 hours ago

Melanie VanLue

9.0

Delicious, smooth, full bodied Pinot. Dark fruit and spicy undertones. — a month ago

K Brooks

9.1

Wonderful with Pat’s grilled steaks. Elegant plummy wine ($58) — 2 months ago

Scott E. Becker

9.1

[Tasted on May 25, 2025 at The Optimist in Nashville with Jay]

73% Cabernet Sauvignon; 16% Malbec; and 11% Merlot. Red plum, black raspberry and cherry fruit, with mocha, chocolate and baking spices. Creamy and well balanced. Philippe Melka is the consulting winemaker — 15 days ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.2

@Delectable Wine said it best. — a month ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2022 vintage. Last tasted 4.17.24 (9.1). This grew up quickly...filled out in all the right places with the smoke, plum flavors/scents tabulating receipts. Not quite as much body as their La Bohème effort but close behind. Newish AVA. 03.19.25. — 3 months ago

Ron

9.0

Goes well with strawberry salad — 2 days ago

with Meli

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2023 vintage. Medium body. Crushable now. 05.21.25. — 19 days ago

K Brooks

8.9

Quite nice with pasta primavera (asparagus, carrots, green beans, kale, snap peas, tomatoes) and chicken ($16). — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2022 vintage. Sampled via Coravin. A bit more fruit than the 2021 vintage sampled just prior. Still...über-pleasant and giving now. Cellar it. PNP it tonight. Somewhere in between...doesn't really matter as you'll be more than satisfied regardless of your decision. 03.19.25. — 3 months ago