Phil Castellano

9.2

Held up reasonably well but it’s heyday was a few years ago. Still has tobacco, notes of blackberry, and chocolate but had lost the intensity I remember from earlier bottles. — 5 days ago

S.R.Alexander

9.6

Exceptional dessert Riesling. Waxy candied lemon peel, key lime pie, muskmelon, hints of gasoline, all wrapped in impeccable cleansing acidity. — 11 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Light Ruby, about 1/3 whole clusters were used and aged in French oak, 65% neutral and 35% new. Aromas of berry fruits with floral spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry, light in style, with notes of tea, well balanced with acidity. Soft velvety tannins, medium length, ending with an earthy mineral tang. Very nice! Tasting Sample! — 21 days ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.1

Clean, dry, surprisingly light in color for the age... who the hell drinks 8-year old SB. The wine is smooth, silky, balanced...displaying ripe quince, pineapple, kiwi notes...no sign of grass or gooseberry. Elegant food wine. Ok, still not my fav grape, but delicious foil for Shaking Beef and Chicken Gyozo. — a month ago

Mark Farrell

9.4

Inky deep purple in color with a nose of blackberries, black plums, peppered meat, and a hint of lavender. Full-bodied with good fruit up front with firm acidity and great balance. The finish lingers nicely. — 13 days ago

Jim McCusker

9.2

Wow. This is a terrific white from Paul Lato. Super crisp on the palate, but with beautiful aromas of white flowers, maybe some green apple. Despite the tartness initially, the wine really billows across the palate into a medium-bodied mouthfeel. Lingering finish. This is NOT reminiscent of anything from Collio Orientali - it is pure California - but it’s excellent. Highly recommend. — 21 days ago

with Vanessa

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

A blend of 80% Syrah, 10% Petite Sirah, 5% Grenache, and 5% Mourvèdre, aromas of big ripe fruits with herb pepper spice. On the palate fresh fruit flavors with cherry and plum flavors with sweet notes of cacao, licorice and toasty oak tones. Fine tannins, vivid acidity, medium length ending rich with smoky spice. Very nice! Tasting Sample! — 21 days ago

Allison Lyzenga

9.0

Medium lemon; medium plus intensity aromas of canned peaches in syrup, grilled pineapple, mango, custard, vanilla, intense cedar; dry, medium acid, high alcohol, full body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; long finish, extremely concentrated and rich but balanced, very good — 12 days ago

S.R.Alexander

9.0

Tastes serious and happy. Grace. — 14 hours ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

This is 100% Syrah, completely destemmed, and aged for 18 months in French oak (25% new). Aromas of juicy black berry fruit, floral and a jolt of pepper spice. On the palate blackberry and blueberry flavors, fresh with jammy notes, cacao and pepper spice. Fine dusty tannins, a bit drying, medium length ending with savory spice. Very nice! Tasting Sample! — 21 days ago