Shay A

9.3

Compared to the 2018 Lancel Creek I opened last year, this was a bit more coiled and shy (and this is already my second check-in with this wine). As a fun side by side, I had a 2019 Arista UV-Diablo Chardonnay open (same winemaker)…not the same vineyard, but the Arista showed more expressive fruit earlier on.

As is typical for this wine, it was faint straw colored in the glass with honeysuckle, sea spray and bright lemon pastry aromatics. Signature nervy acidity is apparent right off the bat without being a detractor. Yellow fruits abound alongside herbs and faint meringue with texture that straddles the middle beautifully. Long finish with mineral notes and nice weight (oak use is balanced).

Followed over two days and it certainly fleshed out and presented more “soft” (in a good way). Healthy decant now or keep tucked away a bit longer. — 2 months ago

George Yasutake

9.1

Good year excellent Pinot for the price! — 7 months ago

with Brian

Matt Harrelson

9.4

Full bodied and rich yet so balanced — 6 years ago

David L

9.4

14 was sourced from Martinelli, Frei Road Vineyard. From a Mag. — 4 years ago

Nick Squicciarini

9.0

Great wine for the price from Alexander Valley. First time we had the 2009 but was just as good as the 2006 (hidden value at the liquor store up the road). — 12 years ago

with Jessica