David Shaw

8.9

66/34 blend of Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Pale pink, excellent clarity. Floral, peach and nectarine flavors. — 2 years ago

David Shaw

9.2

Cooler Shades of Pinot, 66/34 blend of Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Willamette Valley. Pale golden, excellent clarity. Floral and citrus aromas, good acidity, rich mouthfeel, stone fruit, citrus flavors, lemon and lemon peel finish with length. Very well crafted — 3 years ago

David Shaw

9.0

Tempranillo Eola-Amity-Hills. Inky purple red, high pigment extraction. Lots of skin tannins on this so decant at least a hour. Butter, white floral and red fruit aromas, black currant, strawberry and dark cherry flavors. Soft once the tannins polymerize, slightly tart, black pepper like spritz on the finish from chewy skin tannins, mostly. On point varietally, a fine Oregon take on the variety as a table wine — 3 years ago

David Shaw

9.1

Slightly buttery nose with graphite, raspberry and a hint of rotten eggs, which is fairly common in fermenting Gamay. Not off putting but reassuring that it’s the genuine stuff to my inclinations. Raspberry and red fruit (strawberry, some cherry) flavors, slightly creamy, nice lingering flavors. Decent acid but slight chewy grape skin astringency in the finish. Well envisioned and crafted in a rustic style. I’d buy a half case for an everyday red to enjoy. Great value — 4 years ago

Noah Chasin

9.5

A bit attenuated at first, but left corked overnight and the next day—Whoah, Nelly! Magick. — 7 years ago

Joe Lucca

9.6

I’m thinking about starting a Grateful Journal. I’ve heard that writing down things you’re thankful for 5-10 mins before sleep helps you actually get the most from your sleep and also helps you wake up more energized. Tonight, my journal will note how thankful I am for friends who share great wine. @Frank this young beauty is sultry. Like making love on a hot summer’s night with the windows open. Opens with a pleasant earthy musk, meaty and gamey notes, and some fresh herbs, garrigue. Luscious and thicky-thick on the palate (see: Nelly). The red and blue fruits sing in wonderful harmony with the earthy, unadulterated tension just below the surface. Spicy, mineral, savory, and clean fruit all at once. Many years ahead. Perfect way to get in the Christmas spirit! — 8 years ago

with Frank and ADAM

Peter Sultan

8.9

Whoa, Nelly. Pedro Jimenez, grown under flor, an “orange wine”….. so, essentially a sherry still wine. It’s pretty in your face, explosive in tangerine & umami notes. It’s delicious when on the colder side. I could see it paring well with spicy Schezuan or something fatty, like a burger. — 2 years ago

Ellen Clifford

9.2

Whoa Nelly that’s a nose! Potent as being nosed out of sleep by my cat in the morning (ps I lied and told him that Xinomavro the grape was named after him, not vice versa). Full of dark red cherry, pepper, herbs (the wine not my cat, he’s just full of Fancy Feast) the palate echos the nose bringing in an amaro-esque element. I want more! — 3 years ago

David Shaw

9.0

Rosé of Syrah, Chehalem Mountain, Willamette Valley. Flavors of raspberry fruit leather, cherry with depth, slight medium-grained skin astringency on the finish. Medium body, just enough acidity. — 3 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.1

From my new hot spot. Light red but not Ramisco. Has real snap & freshness. Let it settle into itself, & like a nervous nelly the cranberry puckering acidity becomes more rounded. — 6 years ago

Vineet Verghese

9.3

Fresh, perfect for summer! — 6 years ago

Antony Comyns

9.1

Very good value wine from Handfords. — 7 years ago

Arden Barnett

9.1

Woahhh nelly! another smoking wine from one of my favorite producers. Fresh cracked Pepper, cherry, cocoa, a little smokiness on the nose. Medium body with notes of leather, tobacco, baking spices, wet earth, cherries, dark chocolate, Great acidity. Every sip the wine grew on me more and more. Can not wait to drink this out on the porch on a nice summer evening. Was going to give it around an 8.8 but @Jack Thompson brought up a great point as to why this bottle deserves around a 9... it’s only $23. Have not had many wines of this quality for around $20. Terrific QPR. The wine is a blend of 85% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 5% Grenache from the 7 vineyards they work with to produce their $40+ wines. All of the grapes grown sustainably and 90% of the grapes are organic. I have yet to have a Dirty and Rowdy wine that disappointed. Cheers! — 8 years ago

with Jack

Jason Keefer

9.2

Whoa Nelly, forgot how good Villa Creek is. Just a perfectly rounded Grenache. Tastes like a perfect blend or a true Rhone and the cali imprint! — 3 years ago

with Natasha

David Shaw

9.0

Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley. Ruby red, very good clarity. Raspberry and butter aromas, Raspberry flavor, slight to moderate astringency and a touch of bitterness on finish, decent acid, excellent fruit here. Hints of cherry, cranberry, mint and herbs. Great value — 3 years ago

Jonathan Wall

9.1

Woah Nelly. 16.3%. That’s bigly. But while being a bit hot on the nose at first, it did come together and drank great with 4th of July burgers! — 3 years ago

Matt Waring

9.2

Whoa Nelly this was good. It hit its stride in the third hour, at which time it showed it with rich dark fruit, charred toast, cola, silky tannin, and nice medium acid. Lots of life left in this vintage I’m sure, but splendid right now. — 4 years ago

Seth Dunham

9.0

One of the best Pinots I have ever had. Very good! — 6 years ago

with Michelle

Tracy Hall

8.9

Whoa nelly...if you like them sweet then this is for you!! WF — 8 years ago

Jessica Preboski

8.9

PCC - 5/1/18 on its own
Nice blueberry pizzazz, full body, one dimensional but nice on its own. Would go well with bbq — 8 years ago