Joe Gillies

9.1

A big 50% petite sirah and 50% syrah blend. Big dark fruit, licorice, prune, and vanilla notes. Wish they had more than 2 bottles when I bought these! — 22 days ago

MaJ CappS

9.0

Minty hazelnuts - and interesting nose for sure.

Hefty wine, big bodied dark fruits, some mint, tobacco, and stone. A subtle sweetness in the body, with low acidity and grill plank tannins.
— 25 days ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

Surprisingly good. Just a hint of sweetness. — 5 days ago

Shawn Thompson

8.9

An intoxicating nose of cherry cola, eucalyptus and Ecuadorian chocolate. Juicy palate exudes raspberry, black fruit and sorel with bell pepper. Stunning BC wine. — 4 days ago

Jay Kline

9.0

The third and latest release of the Founder’s Reserve follows the tradition of the previous versions; a Bordeaux blend of sorts with a dollop of Syrah. Popped and poured; consumed over four days. The wine came across disjointed on Day 1 & 2. By day 3 it started to turn into something more interesting and Day 4 was best. Mostly blue and black fruits with dark cherries and figs, pipe tobacco, minerals, baking spices, a small touch of vanilla. Medium tannin. Medium plus acid. Finish is satisfying. A touch of heat on the finish but just. These need a few years to show their best. — 7 days ago

Tobin Trevarthen

9.7

Heaven. As in Horse Heaven and Red Mountain. Always a cut above the rest. — 10 days ago

Byron C Mayes

8.9

Dark red purple with near black core. Inviting nose of black plum and graphite. Full-bodied palate confirms the nose with moderately firm tannins and medium plus acidity. Lingering dark graphite finish. This is what a “stinkin’ Merlot” should be like. Big, plush, and dark fruity. The almost Bordeaux-like mineral note adds to its capacity as a classic accompaniment to light cuts of beef, medium cheeses, or everyday casseroles. I’m enjoying with beef stroganoff. Drink now through 2025. — 9 days ago

Kimberly Anderson

9.2

Outstanding Bordeaux blend from Washington. Happy Friday!! — 19 days ago

with Chad

Jeroen Koenen

9.3

One hour splash decant.
Cranberries and cherries, herbal seasonings, hints of black tea, leather and smoke. Medium-plus body, good length, good amount of acidity. Overall impression is cool-climate, more Bdx-like than Californian. At the moment a tad reticent, certainly not extracted or hedonistic.
I suppose some extra cellartime will add depth, body and complexity. Promising.
— a month ago

Cassidy Stirtz

9.1

gorgeous structured cab with hazelnut, dark fruit, and cocoa notes — 16 days ago