Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.1

Delicious #carneros Bordeaux-style blend. Big bramble fruit, leather and spice nose, drinks lighter on the palate than the 14.8% ABV and 80% new French oak would suggest; the whole package is well integrated from a difficult fire vintage, lovely spice on the finish. 84% #merlot, 13% #cabernetsauvignon, 3% #cabernetfranc — a month ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2022 vintage. This is going places. Classy and sophisticated in a medium-heavy body package. Nice mineral flourish on the finish. Vineyard planted in 2006. 400 cases made. Heritage Shot Wente clone. Unfiltered and unfined. The fruit was picked by hand at night so there’s that. 11.15.24. — 3 months ago

Pippa

9.1

Well balanced, hints of under-ripe fruit — maybe melon and pear. Tastes like Chardonnay grape. Finish is interesting and slightly metallic. Quite nice, an unexpected surprise. — 5 months ago

Tom Garland

9.2

Christmas Eve pop and pour appetizers. A majestic medium gold color. On the nose: subtle notes of candied lemon, banana, pear, buttered popcorn, honey. Taste: chalky-creamy, bright wine with lemon rind, saline, pineapple, brioche, mineral and a white pepper grapefruit finish. YUM! — a month ago

with Brenda

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2022 vintage. Slightly more refined and a bit less bod than the Estate Grown juice. Heritage Shot Wente clone. 317 cases made. Unfiltered and unfined. 11.15.24 — 3 months ago

Ron R

9.4

Tasted many times. Love this stuff. See my prior notes for tasting details… — 5 months ago

with Anne-marie

Inseon Hwang

9.4

Black cherries, light raspberries, a little graphite and licorice. — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2022 vintage. A heady mix of opulent and juicy overseen by recalcitrant acidity. Heavy body. Vineyards: Little Bit, Seashell, Ladybug and Good Hand. Heritage Shot Wente clone. 1.574 cases made. 11.15.24. — 3 months ago

Todd Anderson

9.4

Lovely - enjoy! Why age/wait further? — 4 months ago

Jose Lorenzo

9.4

10yrs and she’s just hitting her stride. Mature, elegant, and exceptional balance of acidity and fruit that doesn’t overwhelm and extends into a delicate finish. — 8 months ago