Tom Garland

9.0

Decant for sediment(minimal sediment)and pour. A majestic still dark magenta with some bricking. On the nose: beautiful notes of dark fruit, pencil shavings, menthol, potting soil, floral, grilled meat. Taste: silky wine with blackberry/dark cherry, black tea, cinnamon, minerals, licorice, graphite and a dry, astringent, spiced espresso medium plus finish with a touch of heat. Finish is not working for me, but see how it evolves as the night goes. — 3 months ago

with Brenda

Anthony Auger

9.0

Mint and pear on the nose. Upfront there’s a really interesting impression of cotton candy or bubblegum. Then I get a mild apple cider vinegar and tart pear note. Finishes with a strong lemon oil linger. Aged pretty nicely, only a hint of ferment that I actually kind of linked! — 6 years ago

Ron R

9.1

We purchased a case from the winery. This is a subtle expression of chard. Bridges the divide between Napa opulence and steely burgs. Nice zippy nose, which presents grapefruits and white flowers. Palate displays lemon, with a wisp of sage. A hint of oak is also evident. Drink these now. — 6 years ago

with Anne-marie

Lindsey Kelley

9.8

Sooo fruity and good and delicious 🍎🍐 — 7 years ago

Ted Miller

9.2

Nice pear and star fruit flavors with butterscotch and vanilla from the oak. Good acidity too. — 8 years ago

Gordon Smouther

9.0

With tuna and shrimp entrees at Enzo’s. — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

I have never been disappointed by this producer, either in their proprietary Cabernet or their other wine this “The Sisters.” — 10 months ago

Douglas Braun

9.0

This is the 2022 Vintage - out of a 375ml - have a soft spot for this Winery when Brice Jones owned it he had the most amazing Chardonnay symposium with speakers from around the world - Now it’s owned by Brown Forman ( big distributor) Made in the same style lees contact - toasted bread , toasted nuts , honey , butterscotch, medium bodied , med acidity , — 3 years ago

Robert

10

Sweet and bubbly and tastes like strawberries. — 7 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.7

Fantastic Sleeping Lady, just as good as Fait Main Sleeping bottle.
But only $99.00 — 7 years ago

Laura Purdy

8.9

Cherry mushroom and cedar. — 8 years ago

Amanda Webster

9.5

Oh me, oh my! 2015 Nicholson Ranch Chardonnay is utterly buttery, smooth, rich & crisp. A chard? Yes, a chard! Love, love, love! Note to self: purchase! — 8 years ago

Diane Withrow

9.2

Blackberries, leather, oak, richly robust- fire crackling... — 9 years ago

Paul J

9.3

Same as previous bottles/notes, but starting to fade. — 3 years ago

with Brooke

Bob McDonald

9.5

See previous Delectable Note for the 2009 vintage from 88 weeks ago. Similar tasting note with a nose of Compost Heap, Sous Bois and dirty red and black cherry. Still a strong core of energy - could go on for another 5 years. Arguably Australia’s greatest Pinot Noir - definitely of Grand Cru quality. A lovely textured medium bodied palate. Only 40 dozen made. Philip Jones said at the time that 2009 was one of his best vintages, although to be honest he has made a few just as good, if not better, since. — 3 years ago

Mary Bell

9.0

Nice and balanced — 6 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

Wonderful earthy perfume of red fruits, rose petals, mushroom, decayed plant matter, sous bois. Aromas that you go back to time and time again - intoxicating. Medium bodied palate with resolved Tannins, M minus acid and M plus length. Really should not have a Bass Phillip Premium under 10 years of age. 2009 was a good year for BP so Phillip Jones said at the time, but they would have had vintages since which equal or slightly better this. One of Australia’s best Pinot Noirs. — 7 years ago

Ron from VA

9.0

This reminds me of taking a picture that’s very special in the moment and later reviewing it to find that is just a touch out of focus… You still see everything but it’s just not as clear and sharp as you would like it. There were moments when this felt like a 90 point wine and then there were moments when it dipped Dash I think the winemaking is in a very good place, perhaps this is needed just a little more time on the vine or a little less intervention in the cellar. Was completely serviceable and yummy with house burgers, but just was a little disjointed to be in the elite level of mid-Atlantic PVs. Perhaps it just lacked that complex cities and voluptuousness that’s possible with this highly aromatic and texture of wine. I would like to taste their 15, which was a really good vintage in North Carolina. This particular offering spent 28 months in peril, which is a really long time to find itself - The terroir is promising :) — 8 years ago

Lisa Rismiller

9.8

Best Sauvignon Blanc! Well-balanced, semi-fruity. — 9 years ago

Mark Jacobson

9.3

Big & bold — 9 years ago

with Judy