Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2018 vintage. Took a big position-15 cases-with the 2015 vintage that rolled in at...you guessed it...$15 a bottle resto cost. That one had barely lighter medium body with a roasted nuts and Chambord thing going on and was absolutely delicious for the ridiculous price. The 2016 vintage was equally nice and similar notes/texture/pricing. This 2018 vintage is dirtier, more robust and slightly pricier. Will hop on this train in a few months after we clear out a different Spanish offering. 2.26.26. — 3 months ago

Chris MacLean

9.0

Not as good as that 2008 of this, but not bad at all. — 7 months ago

with Sarah

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

NV | wash off a national team defeat 🥴 — 2 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2022 vintage. Last tasted a year ago 01.15.25 (9.1). Continuing medium body . The prettier, perfumed side of Syrah currently vs. the knuckle-dragging, monolithic style of Syrah. Excellent intro into this grape for those timid souls afraid of the big, bad wolf from previous wine escapades/near fatalities. The white pepper, black pepper, dustiness and Chambord hallmarks swirling about in both nose and mouth. Second pass after chilling down to the mid-60's (from 70 degrees) added a pleasantly gauzy layer of smoke and tobacco. Still trying to figure out what it wants to be when it grows up but gaining in both confidence and street cred. Show some respect...er...patience if you can. Screams for a double decant. 01.11.26. — 5 months ago

Todd Scurci

9.1

#twintails #cheverny — 9 months ago

with Annie

ESF

9.3

In the pocket w/long life ahead: solid Napa CS - usually priced out of these wines, but I picked this up years ago and decided to see where it was: super inky, not a sign of age, very generous fragrant nose right away, lots of [chambord] liqueur like blackberry, black cherry, black raspberry, cassis, and well integrated oak. Rich luscious viscous on palate, finely grained tannins, loads of fruit from nose and a lengthy finish. Perfect w/ribeye — 3 years ago

Mary H

8.9

Medium body, tropical fruits, short finish — 6 months ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

Really great. Aged perfectly. — 7 months ago

Robert Oldenkamp

9.1

Alicante Bouchet and Touriga National. Dark, dark colors. Blackberry and blue berries in the nose. Blackberry pie flavors and an exceptional finish. Yum! — a year ago

John Willison

8.9

Strawberry, Clementine, slightly herbal. — 3 years ago