Doug Powers

9.2

Medium-dark color with some bricking, this is more backward and less evolved than the 1990 side-by-side, showing dark fruits, some Brett, but some tannic structure as well, lacks that sweet American note of the 1990, long, lingering finish, and I’d guess another 3-5 years of further improvement.

I really adore these early Pesquera Crianza (the regular cuvée, the Gran Reserva was always too much of an oak show for my palate), a wonderful find a few weeks ago while doing some cellar rearranging!! — a day ago

with Jim

Jack Petras

9.0

This 2022 Syrah petit Verdot blend is a very easy drinking wine. Has som finesse and subtleties. Cooling finish refreshing palate. — 25 days ago

Ivor

9.2

Big and vibrant and a lot better than last bottle which was stewey and alcoholic. Feels quite sophisticated even. — a month ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2023 vintage. Concentrated, light-medium body with fruit darting amongst the layers of acidity. Crisp, slightly mineral and refreshing with a reminder that CA has just a bit more than chard and sauv blanc out there. These “old vines” planted in 1966. 01.08.25. — a month ago

Jenn Ingle

9.0

Nose - soil, wet stone and petrichor/rainy day. Main flavors - delicate stone fruit like plum, cherry and an after taste of fruit pits. Mouthfeel - silky upfront and the a little bit of acid and zing on the back. Really approachable wine. Don’t sleep on dolcetto! Lovely wine. — a month ago

with Jay

Brian Lenich

9.0

Seafood dinner with Amy at 3411 — 2 months ago

Raul Puga

9.2

Very nice. — 22 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

2021 vintage. 01.08.25. — a month ago

A-Aron

9.1

Dry, light acidity, berries and dark fruit. Rich and with some depth for a Pinot Noir. — a month ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2016 | Stubborn when opened, so I put half in a decanter for four hours. That is suitable to give a good dinner experience. Cedar, chocolate impression, round taste. Paired with ribeye. And cheese. Nice effort. | Diam-corked — 2 months ago