Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Owner Doug Margerum and winemaker Doug "Scotty" Scott, craft world-class wine working with the top vineyards in Santa Barbara County. Blend of 49% Grenache, 31% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Counoise, 5% Cinsault. Deep Ruby with dark fruit and floral aromas with complex spice. On the palate flavors of plum, cherry and raspberry with lively acidity. The finish brings notes of cacao, licorice, espresso and earthy minerality on a long ending. Nice value. — a month ago

Rob Mullen

9.4

Wasn’t expecting this to hold up to the amazingly rich tonkatsu at Butagumi. But, really hit the mark, especially with a bite of cabbage — a year ago

Scott E. Becker

9.3

[Tasted on July 26, 2022 at Hall’s Chophouse in Nashville with Rachel]

54% Merlot and 46% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 18 months in 30% new oak. Blackberry and black cherry fruit, with chocolate, earth, sage, cigar box and a black pepper note. Nicely balanced with grippy tannins. — 2 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.1

[Tasted on March 30, 2024 at 360 Bistro in Nashville]

Floral wine. Red fruit with tea and spice. — a month ago

Scott E. Becker

9.5

[Tasted on December 29, 2023 at The Optimist in Nashville with Michael]

— 4 months ago

Adam Kincaid

8.9

Really nice Pinot noir from Craft. Has a bright rose petal aroma with cherry, raspberry and wood. Smells very alive for six years old and being under $30. Flavors are bright and medium intensity. Plenty of jammy red fruit but with some tangy citrus notes and lots of mild pepper. Drinks very fresh and has a medium lasting finish. Awesome bargain. — a year ago

Daniel Bloom

9.3

One of finest mass produced “ craft “ beers on the east coast.
Wonderful bitterness on a hot day.
Some sugar shack residual sweetness.
Really packs a resinous punch. — 2 years ago

Crystal Felix

10

I love a good Blackberry wine and this one does not disappoint!! A full-bodied, black fruit flavors that cleanses the palate with a strong blackberry forward taste and subtle notes of raspberries too on the tip of the tongue with sweetness. This would be fabulous paired with some chocolate or even cheeses. — 3 months ago

Scott E. Becker

9.4

[Tasted on December 3, 2023 at Santo in Nashville]

Ripe cherry and plum fruit, with licorice, tobacco and earth. Muscular and well balanced. Excellent Brunello. — 5 months ago

Scott E. Becker

9.1

[Tasted on October 12, 2022 at The Optimist in Nashville with Jay]

Purchased wine during visit to the winery in September 2022. Cabernet sourced from Pope Valley with 2% Petit Verdot. Black cherry, strawberry candy and blackberry fruit, with chocolate, graphite, caramel and spice. Lush wine. More black cherry driven than 2018 vintage. — 2 years ago