Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

A profoundly backward Jessie James that took a strange, winding path over several days. Initially reduced and giving maybe 10%, with matchstick, damson, sour and mid-season cherry, mineral and very little aromatic expression. The palate was completely discombobulated at first, but the material was obvious: beautiful velvety tannins, tiny-berry fruit intensity, tremendous depth and an extraordinarily long, persistent finish. After about ninety minutes it briefly opened into something spectacular, with deep, voluminous perfume, sweet and sour cherries, mossy minerality and exotic spice, the nose easily operating at a 9.7 level. Then it closed again, the tannins took over and both nose and palate retreated. Two days later it is much more composed, silky and elegant, with pure red fruit, sour cherry and beautifully refined tannins. Very good, serious and clearly built to age, but not at the level of the great 2021 or 2022 Jessie James. — 2 days ago

Kaushal Kantawala

9.2

Rich plum and dark fruit, low acidity in the mid-palate but a smooth finish. — 3 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.3

N: pink roses. Lovely. Perfumed.

P: lovely slightly sweet fruit. Perfect balance. Long. Elegant. Hint of bitterness.

Source 85 — 5 months ago

Martijn

9.1

Pure Cab S from Lodi.
Nice spicy wine with delicious sweetness. — 6 months ago

Anthony Kluska

9.2

This is what new world should be. Pepper fruit oak. — 6 months ago

Sharona

9.1

Stockyards, November 17, 2024, Palomino Supper Club — 2 years ago

romo

9.3

It’s alive! Carbonic concrete confluence. She’s my cherry pie. - at Franklin PT — 6 days ago

Diane Ramcharan

9.7

Finally opening this one up! — a month ago

with Michael

Bob Rodgers

9.5

A beautiful wine by a brilliant producer. Deep purple color. Bacon fat hints with earthy and truffles on the nose that evolve into dark fruits. Soft tannins on the mouthfeel linger to a grapey finish. Excellent — 4 months ago

Paul Masson

9.1

Developing bruised apple complexity, sufficiently balanced with zingy citrus and minerality. — 5 months ago

Henry Fuseler

9.0

2/2026. Good fruit and finish. Medium boldness. Very good for the price point. — 6 months ago

JKT

9.1

Very nice balanced well aged complex blend. — 8 months ago

Janet Coleman

9.0

So big and bold but fruity nonetheless. Loved it with a steak. — 3 years ago

Mary Ellen Bonisteel

9.3

Great wine rated 93 points for the price — 18 days ago

Ron Kyle

9.0

Another great vintage.
— a month ago

with Amy

KP

9.4

I would absolutely buy this one again! Especially at the $20-$25 price point.
Delicious blueberry and rhubarb pie on the nose. Silky tannins with low acidity, and a long vanilla finish with mild oak. Well balanced and very enjoyable. — 4 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.2

N: closed.

P: lovely cherry fruit. Mineral. Very interesting. Iron.

Source 78 — 5 months ago

Patrick Litle

9.2

Great flavor, spice, smooth — 6 months ago

Mark Osmers

8.9

The 2020 vintage of Michael David Freak Show is a blend for everyday drinking. A blend of Syrah (appx 54%), Petite Sirah (appx 42%) and Souzao (appx 4%), it is a balanced, fruit-forward red wine with notes of dark berries and plum. Although it does not provide the complexity and tannic structure of a Napa or Sonoma Cabernet, neither does it come with the same price tag.

I recommend this wine, but just find the circus-themed bottle label a little freaky. — 7 months ago

CA Haynam

9.3

Fruit forward and jammy with light tannins — 4 years ago