Doug Powers

8.9

[97% Shiraz, 3% Viognier.] This lovely mid-tier Aussie Shiraz blend finished in screw cap is one that we mostly open when we want the proverbial “another glass” of wine, so I periodically buy a few bottles here and there, solid redfruuts, nice lift from the Viognier, not quite as good as the 2017-2019 vintages I previously purchased, but still fresh and lively — 23 days ago

with Jim

Brenda

9.0

Leigh and I really liked this and want to buy again! — 4 months ago

Joel Lara

9.1

Smooth tannins, medium acidity, medium+ bodied. Blackberry, cassis, and violet on the palate, with underlying layer of earthy cloves and anise. Maybe some slight hints of bay leaf and sage as well. Very tasty, although a little lacking in complexity on the palate. Day 2 update: the sage and bay leaf are coming through much more on the palate. It’s a lovely combination with the fruit. — 5 months ago

Cheyenne Jaime

8.9

Fun & easy sipping! — 9 months ago

K Brooks

8.9

Delicious dark fruit with rack of lamb — a year ago

Ming L

9.2

Nice to taste this Santa Maria Valley bottling alongside the Sta. Rita Hills one. Riper, darker fruits profile but there is still freshness here. Oak is more prominent. Earthier as well with light mushroom and tea leaf notes. Plush palate.
This is a more complex and deeper wine. But I prefer the Sanford bottling slightly. — 4 years ago

Paige Martin

9.5

Nice and light, not too sweet, with lovely notes of peaches and apricots, exactly as described on the bottle! — 6 years ago

Ming L

9.1

This is a bit of bruised apple, nutty notes that I rarely detected from their single vineyard bottlings. But overall still quite fresh with good tensions and texture. — a month ago

"Odedi"

8.9

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Red fruits on the nose with earth, spices, chocolate notes and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, red currants, earth, light wood, spices, espresso, herbs, green vegetables and peppercorn.

Short finish with grippy tannins and tart cranberries.

This is an interesting take on a Chianti from Alexander Valley. Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but a good food wine right now.

Showing nice complexity, but still a little grippy, once it opens up.
Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves.

Will pair nicely with Pizza, or with Pasta with red sauce.

A field blend of Sangiovese with a touch of Canaiolo Nero, Malvasia, and Trebbiano. Aged in used French oak barrels for 17 months. A tiny production of only 1,300 bottles.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$85. — 5 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

Initially a strange aspect to the nose which hopefully will blow off. An oxidised note which is not apparent on the palate. Last time I tasted this wine 5 years ago I raved and gave it a 98 point score. This time that slightly irritating note on the nose but that same gorgeous palate. 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot. I imported several vintages of Quilceda Creek from an outlet in San Francisco (Vinfolio) many years ago and this was my last bottle. Have never seen it offered in Australia but back in the day I was mightily impressed. 100 💯 points from Robert Parker. — 5 months ago

Chikako Migishima

9.4

Jan found it in Santa Barbara. We had it around the fire pit — a year ago

Katy Barnett

9.1

Wine access — 5 years ago

with Ryan

Naoki Otani

9.2

2.23.2021
Takeda — 6 years ago

"Odedi"

9.5

Dark ruby/ inky in color with a short reddish rim. Not showing age at all.

Strong nose of black currant, blackberries, black plums, black cherries, cedar, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, light earth, herbs, mediterranean spices, black tea and peppercorn.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, light cedar, earth, cherries, light vegetables, tobacco leaf, black tea, herbs, light vanilla, mediterranean spices and dark chocolates.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Elegant and nicely balanced with great complexity.

Needs 2 hours in the decanter to open up properly, so be patient. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years.

This 17 year old Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley is starting to drink at its peak, although I'm drinking out of a Magnum.

Showing a beautiful nose with lots of complexity. Rich and extracted, elegant and powerful.

Robert Parker 97 points. Wine Enthusiasts 96 points. Wine Spectator 91 points.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

A blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petit Verdot and 4% Malbec. Aged for 24 months in all new French oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

95 points.

$450 (Magnum). — 2 days ago

Ming L

8.9

The nose shows generous ripe blueberries, blackberry compote, and a hint of violets, layered with cured meat and cracked pepper. On the palate, it's full body with a slightly jammy feel. Ripe and opulent. Not as balanced as the previous vintages I tasted. — 5 months ago

Chris Albin

Winemaker, Azari Vineyards Winemaker, Corskcrew Wines

9.2

Everything I love about Syrah, but a bit softer and fruitier — 9 months ago

Boris Mathiszik

8.9

Decent cab, actually surprisingly good for Yolo county. — 10 months ago

Angel Free

9.1

A little tart but good — 3 years ago

Anna Perlmutter

9.1

Delicious, light and crisp — 5 years ago

Christos

9.1

Dark fruit, cherries, anise, and tobacco on the nose. Very dry wine. Dried fig, vanilla, more dark fruits, more cherry, and chocolate. Long finish of leather and oak. Drink now. Decant for an hour. — 7 years ago

with Fotini