romo

9.2

On the road from Chablis to Meursault you will find this viscous mouthful. - at Gail & Ralph’s — 5 days ago

Mike Coppola

8.9

At Fairfax 5/22/2023 — 3 years ago

Justin Krypel

9.0

Plum/ deep purple in color. Floral notes, blue fruits, blackberry, plum, ripe blueberry on the nose. Surprisingly good acidity. Very nice and bright; balanced and lively. Smooth, well balanced tannins. Drinkable now. A very solid CA cab. — 5 years ago

Patricia Petroccione

9.8

Perfect for our Anniversary. A much appreciated gift from Joe & Gail — 6 years ago

with David

Joseph Barsky

9.7

2012 Vintage. 15.3% Alcohol. Gail and I loved it. When the market is down, a Stock you can enjoy. Pre 4th fireworks continue. — 6 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.6

Jeb 98 Waited the appropriate 3 hours after UPS delivery today,
Great nose, but definitely needs time, this will be great on Friday!
Reminds me of the 13 Bevan Syrah also from Bennet Valley,
I let that breath for 3 days
Winery notes

Syrah
The 2016 Judge Family Vineyard Syrah is sourced from the cold climate of the Bennett Valley of Sonoma. Meticulously farmed by Joe and Gail Judge, this rocky sloping vineyard planted on a mix of volcanic tufa, weathered stones, and clay, produces elegant and intensely aromatic Syrahs reminiscent of the great wines of Northern Rhone. Bennett Valley is a gently sloping elevated valley nestled between three mountain peaks in Sonoma County. Within the Sonoma Valley appellation

Sonoma Mountain and the Sonoma Coast, the well-drained mountain benchland soils combine with early morning fog and cool marine breezes to create ideal conditions for growing exceptional cool-climate varietals. The wine was cave aged in a combination of 78% used and 22% new French oak barrels for 20 months and bottled unfined and unfiltered.
100% Syrah -- Clones 877, 174, Estrella River
pH 3.79 Alcohol 14.2% TA 6.7 g/L
142 Cases Produced — 6 years ago

romo

9.3

Little-to-no oak getting in the way of sweet fruit and herbal finish. Noteworthy balance. 💯 - at Gail & Ralph’s — 5 days ago

P Pelissero

9.0

Very nice! Drank with Gail and Doc in Carmel. — 3 years ago

Richard Sohn

9.2

Grippy, mouthwatering. Enjoyed with filet mignon & chimichurri — 5 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.3

2016 Vintage. Gail found one stashed in double stack rows. It is still hanging in with good acidity and fruit. — 6 years ago

Ann

9.2

So delicious. Not like other chardonnays. Much more delicious. Can I buy the other 599 bottles, please? — 6 years ago

with Eric

Joseph Barsky

9.3

2012 Vintage. 12.4% Alcohol. Lovely light Rose. Gail got to eat her birthday cake and Edith too! — 6 years ago

P Plusquellec

9.4

Enjoyed with Sher, Gail, John day after Ashton married. — 6 years ago

Kristi Moffat

9.0

For our 20th anniversary from Gail. — a year ago

Amy Bradac

9.2

From Dalida in the Presidio 10/26/23 — 3 years ago

David B

9.7

Fantastic. Thank you again Joe and Gail! — 3 years ago

Eileen Sene

9.0

Cabaret Sauvignon 2018 - pretty dry and dark — 5 years ago

David B

9.9

Wow wine. Delicious, with lots of life left. Thank you Joe and Gail. — 6 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.5

2009 Vintage. 13-% Alcohol. Gail enjoyed this much better than last night’s Ravenau. Great acidity , verve and flinty minerality. — 6 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.5

2012 Vintage. 15.2% Alcohol. 78% Syrah, 14% Grenache, 8% Mourvèdre. Several of us did a zoom wine tasting and three of us had this bottle. It is singing now. Loved it. I was too busy talking and Gail took advantage.... — 6 years ago