Ron from VA

9.0

Super quality build from Dave Collins… 10 years old and tastes so fresh/varietally spot on — 5 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.6

Tasting segundk dia la paulee en la collins con mugneret — a year ago

Ron from VA

9.2

This RESERVE offering was opened at 6yrs old and has proven Dave Collins is an east coast premier winemaker. He has overseen the complete development of those 60+ acres and understands how to elevate what the terroir gives. This extended aged Chardonnay had all the class and finesse of an aged burgundy. Beautiful crème brûlée, Fuji apple, and a touch of poached pear on the palate with tremendous mouth feel and an elegant extended finish. I have had some losers in my aging library project, but this was a clear walk off home run! — 4 years ago

Ron from VA

8.9

12 yrs young and LOTS of life left to go. Phenolics and acids are in great place. Flavors are tight and narrow...dense and sinewy, but black cherry cola is the simplest sound bite. 1 more bottle to open in the fall of 2023. This is the basic build and not a reserve selection… But Dave Collins did a good job, again :) — 6 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

100% #aglianico #napavalleyred a deep vibrant ruby color. Aromas of black fruits (blackberry, black cherry and pomegranate) secondary aromas and flavours of coffee and sweet exotic spice. — 6 years ago

with Ron

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.5

The 2016 ‘John Lewis Reserve’ Syrah by Gramercy Cellars is another scintillating effort from the superstar winemaking team of Brandon Moss and Greg Harrington. Entirely sourced from the Les Collins Vineyard, this wine underwent 100% whole cluster fermentation. It comes off initially quite reticent as this is needing at least a one hour decant to fully evolve,. Once aroused the wine slowly unveils exotic spices that collide with the fresh herbs, black fruits and dusty terroir that all settle in the glass. The palate evokes a wonderful feeling of elegance, as this shows off brilliant sagebrush, blood orange peel, cigar ash, pomegranate seed and shades of huckleberry that give this serious range and an exotic edge. A nice beam of salinity also runs through this wine, as the mouth-watering acidity adds to the enjoyment. If enjoying in its youth, be sure to give this stunning new wine at least a one hour decant. Drink 2020-2035- 95 — 7 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2021 vintage. Last tasted 5.7.25 (9.4). No changes. Still very old-school Napa with dark fruit deliciousness. 12.10.25. — 6 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Tasting segundk dia la paulee en la collins — a year ago

Jessica Leung Rivera

9.0

Tasted great 10+ yrs old. — 5 years ago

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9.2

The 2019 Zinfandel (Russian River Valley) is bright and full of energy. Ripe red/purplish berry fruit, rose petal, spice, lavender and mint are front and center in this refreshing Russian River Zinfandel. Floral notes and bright acids perk up the finish. This is such a gorgeous wine, and also a great introduction to this lineup. The Russian River Zinfandel is really a Zinfandel-based field blend from Limerick Lane and a handful of other properties, including Banfield, Collins, Sodini and Ponzo. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2021)
— 5 years ago

Elizabeth Dz

9.4

The Collins Vineyard Syrah. This Syrah makes me want to drink more Syrah. It’s balanced, fruity and doesn’t have that bite that many syrahs do. — 6 years ago

Bart Bartlett

9.2

Juicy Zinfandel with a hint of allspice and cinnamon on the finish. — 7 years ago

with Jennifer

Katie Kingston

9.5

Lovely. Had at Mom's house in Fort Collins. — 8 years ago

Chris Harvey

9.4

I love this wine. So damn funky they should put a picture of Bootsy Collins on the label — 9 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Tasting segundk dia la paulee en la collins con lafarge chantal y su esposo — a year ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

Tasting segundk dia la paulee en la collins — a year ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.0

Still alive and well! Starting to show some tertiary. — 2 years ago

Ron from VA

9.1

Fabulous art from the hand of Dave Collins. East meets West (fittingly) as this varietally correct build splits Loire & La’Caly. Grass + tropical Citrus meld to a food friendly budget all star. 16$ on special at WF :) — 5 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Tried having this yesterday but, couldn’t bring it in to Nepenthe per usual due to their heavy Covid-19 business loses. Totally understandable. But, as Phil Collins sang, “Tonight’s The Night!”

The nose reveals dark, ruby, ripe & just a touch candied fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, spiced plum, blue fruits, poached strawberries, cherries with raspberries hovering the edges of the glass. Dark spice, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, mixed dark(er) berry cola, limestone/sandstone, touch of savory meats, light tobacco notes, soft woodiness, shades of licorice, light, fresh Provenance herbs, sage, whiffs of black pepper, tree bark w/ some sap, touch of damp, dark earth, top soil with brilliant fresh, candied; dark, red, blue florals framed in soft violets in a field of lavender.

The palate is; ripe, ruby, round and lush. The mouthfeel is gorgeous & sexy. Still showing some tarry, teethed tannins. The length, structure, balance & length have just arrived with another 8-10 years of good life ahead. Dark, ruby, ripe & just a touch candied fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, spiced plum, incredible blue fruits, poached strawberries, cherries with classically perfect Williams Selyem raspberries . Dark spice, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, mixed dark berry cola, steeped fruit tea, used coffee grounds, some dark chocolate, limestone/sandstone, touch of savory meats, light tobacco notes, wood shaving dust, shades of licorice, light, fresh Provenance herbs, sage, mint, whiffs of black pepper, tree bark w/ some sap, touch of damp, dark earth, top soil with brilliant fresh, candied; dark, red, blue florals framed in soft violets in a field of lavender. The acidity is round, voluptuous and perfect. The ripe, ruby, lush, well, knitted, balanced fruit & earth and polished long finish is glorious and persists endlessly into soft, dark spice with just the right amount of gentle heat.

Williams Selyem Pinots really start to be special at the 10 years plus.

This will continue to improve over the next 3-4 years and start a slow decline.

Also, appreciate they kept the ABV under 14%.

Photos of, Williams Selyem Winery & Tasting Room, designer barrel rack, tasting area where we tasted and one of their rolling hillside vineyards. — 6 years ago

Rhonda Stone

9.0

A wine brought by Pat when we were Fort Collins. Nice. — 8 years ago