Peter Sultan

9.3

Following a Rajat Parr score of 9.9 is a bit intimidating, for sure. I went to a wine tasting led by Cristom’s wine maker, & this led the lineup. For the entry level white, I was shocked: a light touch Chard, salt water taffy, Anjou pear, & pear skin notes; has snap & tension too. Drinks more like a bigger Loire Sauvignon in a good way. A good food wine but we had as sipping wine. For high 20’s/low 30 dollars( I got at 25$) can Europe make better whites? Maybe, but this is really, really enticing stuff for the dollar. — 11 days ago

Aaron Rankin

9.3

Napa yet very Right Bank. Props to Raj. This is solid. Young but already accessible. — 5 years ago

Joe Estrada

9.7

A SPECTACULAR Pinot from @Rajat Parr as we start cooking dinner — 5 years ago

Bonnie Chu

9.1

Coronatimes quarantine bubbles — 6 years ago

Joe Estrada

9.0

This Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir smells & tastes like Sta. Rita Hills. It brings me back to my visits to the area. @Rajat Parr has done a wonderful job!!! — 7 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.1

What a fantastic wine @Rajat Parr ! Beautiful color, aromas of fruit punch, watermelon and strawberry. So delicious! — 7 years ago

James Gleitman

9.1

Awesome entry level old world style pinot from Oregon made by legendary Rajat Parr — 8 years ago

Turd Ferguson

9.3

Textural. Definitely some skin contact but just a bit. Really shines as it warms and opens up. Last glass was the best. Very good. — 3 months ago

Bruce Leboff

9.2

Nose of hibiscus and menthol. Tannins present and well balanced. A bit forward on the palate - meaning it is powerful mid palate. - finish is long but slightly off balance on the palate @Rajat Parr wouldn’t be happy - striving for balanced wine - but this one is a bit off the mark … — a year ago

with David

Jeff Orlowski

9.1

Nice nose, crisp dry palate of apples and pineapple with a bit of acidity. Very nice wine from Raj Parr. — 5 years ago

with Michael and Joe

Billy Vegas

9.4

Nose: sweetened olive soaked sun-dried hay
Mouth: sweet + graphite kissed dried bacon fruit stoned flesh
Olfactory exhale: marrow soaked flower funk

Can't wait to put some age on these other bottles. Tha and, @Rajat Parr — 6 years ago

Joe D'Angelo

9.5

The Never Say Never Cabernet Sauvignon from Raj Parr is sourced from the Dead Fred Vineyard in Napa Valley's Coombsville AVA, which is organically farmed by Steve Mathiasson. This traditional style Cabernet shows wonderful elegance and refinement, as it opens to inviting aromas of dark/red currants, red berry tea, zesty florals, tobacco, crushed graphite and a savory/herbal character that all take shape and emerge gracefully from the glass. On the palate this possesses a gorgeous medium-body that is impeccably balanced and well-structured with velvety tannins and wonderful acidity providing terrific freshness. It goes on to impress with its lovely bright character, displaying delicious mouth watering flavors of currants, crushed violets, fresh tobacco and zesty undertones which continue to linger all the way through the precisely focused finish. The 2016 is a beautifully crafted Cabernet that shows plenty of energy and verve in its youth, however readers should allow this beauty some time to settle down and mature, as it shows incredible promise to evolve and age exceptionally well for years to come. — 7 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.3

Fifth and last bottle of the 1992 over the past seven years, and all have shown well. Red fruits, spice, earth and still relatively fresh. Thought this wine fit the loose theme of Scythian/Nomadic wines since it was an Oregon Pinot made by a Santa Barbara winemaker (Jim Clendenen). Had the privilege of pouring this for @Rajat Parr at the event, not knowing that Jim was his winemaking mentor. A fun, entertaining and educational evening last week! — 7 years ago

Ryan Wofford

9.5

Utmost quality and balance from @Rajat Parr
by for my fave stateside #gamay #icoulddrinkthiseveryday — 9 years ago

Scott Kahn

9.3

What a beautiful representation of a balanced Burgundian Chardonnay - from the warmer climats of Burgundy. Rich and round on the palette with stone fruit and a balanced creaminess from the oak élevage. Medium alcohol and medium+ acidity. Lacks some of the minerality of a grand cru burg. — 7 months ago

Kamall

9.1

Light, chillable red. Drinks like tart, refreshing cranberries and rocks. Lovely. Paired really well with my spicy steak noodles.

Raj Parr’s homage to Envinate. — 4 years ago

Coy Byron

9.0

Amazing sparkling wine — 5 years ago

with Chas

Bruce Leboff

9.4

Seems to be the Burg sub-region of choice tonight. Excellent. Well balanced and a long finish. Decanted 2 hours prior. Nice delicate fruit on the nose - no hint of barn here! An excellent wine. Rajat Parr would approve. A balanced wine — 6 years ago

with David

Neil Valenzuela

9.2

@Rajat Parr - Tres Chingones
So delicious!!
34% Pinot Noir
33% Gamay
33% Mondeuse
— 7 years ago

Shay A

9.1

This was a head scratcher. Combe is a joint partnership between Stolpman and Rajat Parr. Certainly not as floral or sweet as Arnot Roberts Trousseau or even Sandlands. This was like a more herbal version of Cru Beaujolais, minus the carbonic maceration. Super tight and locked up on day 1, gaining more savory and herbal notes on day 2. Cloudy in the glass. Oregano dusted cherries and sour red fruit gummies on the nose. On day 2, it gained a salted/cured meat savory note too. Puréed strawberries with bay leaf and peppercorn on the finish. Acidity and tannins are down the middle, but this seems to be a bit more structured (ie, less gummy) than other Trousseaus I’ve had. Seems organic. Best enjoyed with a slight chill. — 7 years ago