Jay Kline

9.4

“Four” is a single-vintage blend of the most exciting barrels of Chardonnay from Liquid Farm’s vineyards. Popped and poured; enjoyed with friends over the course of an hour or so. The 2017 pours a striking, intensely bright golden color. I’m not sure I have seen anything quite like it before. It’s nearly neon. On the nose, the wine is redolent ripe and tart tropical fruits: starfruit and pineapple along with lemons, green apple, butter, gentle baking spices (this does see extended time in a small percentage of new oak). On the palate, the wine is dry with what I perceive to be high acid. It’s awesome. Confirming the notes form the nose, the finish is long with good minerality. This is titillating wine that hooks you from sight to nose to palate and it’s the latter that drives it home with the remarkable acid to match the fruit. About as good as any New World Chardonnay I’ve ever had. Drink now through 2039. — a day ago

Martinez

9.2

100% Pinot Noir sourced from Domaine de la Cote and La Rinconada vineyard in Santa Rita Hills. Aged for 6 months in neutral oak and 4 months in tank. Delicate nose with red fruit and spicy notes (cinnamon). Medium-bodied, elegant, good acidity. Drank it too quickly — a month ago

Garen Staglin

9.0

Nice nose but very tight:closed. Hugh perceived acid. Pleasant but not great. — a month ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.2

Opened and decanted an hour before tasting. Cedar, toasty oak, brown spices, damp earth, pinches of milk chocolate, coffee and pruney fruit. Still fairly tannic too. Does this wine have sufficient fruit and freshness for the long haul…?
Now, its good, not great.
— 5 days ago

John Malcolm

9.2

A lovely wine. Raspberries, black cherries, and plums. I slightly prefer the 2016, but this is still an excellent wine. — 5 days ago

David Lincoln

9.2

Love the funk — 8 days ago

Bruce Dunbar

9.3

The anticipation and patience displayed holding this for 10 years was amply rewarded. Clear, brick-ish color, tight nose that eventually opened to loads of red fruit, Burgundy like in its combination of lushness and reserve. Subtle and layered even after all these years. — 11 days ago

Antra Stabler

9.7

In line with the relic. Slightly purple tongue. Fruity, but not overpowering. — 21 days ago

Carolyn VM

9.0

Mom and KK. good — 10 days ago

Conrad Green

9.2

Clear red fruit. Redcurrent, a hint of raspberry. Delicious and pretty. Great balance — 2 months ago

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