Turd Ferguson

9.2

Long cool growing season 11 months 30% new French oak unfined unfiltered. Ripe fruit, very nicely balanced wine 13.5%. Enough acidity. There is an agreeable soft/plushness to this. I think from the 30% new oak there’s some chocolatey lusciousness complexity. It’s good. Probably a crowd pleaser.  — 21 days ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Presented to me double-blind. The wine pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears and some signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of ripe and dried, mixed fruits: brambles, plum, blueberry, purple flowers, leather, earth and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and rich. Alcohol is medium+. Pretty tasty stuff.

Initial conclusions: this could be a Merlot (or blend thereof), Cabernet Franc (or blend), Cabernet Sauvignon (or blend), Shiraz (or blend) Tempranillo or Syrah from the United States, France, Australia or Spain. The fruit is the star here so I’m taking this to the “new world”. Plus, there is a generosity and elevated alcohol that gives me Aussie vibes (though I find the wine balanced). I also think this has 15-20 years of age. Final conclusion: this is a Shiraz blend from Australia, Barossa, 2005. Daaaaaang. Andrew Will! I don’t hate my call but I should have probably done better with this one since I’m very familiar with these wines. Still much to learn. Drink now through 2037. — 4 months ago

Henry Fuseler

9.0

3/2026. WS 2025 Top100 no. 8. Good fruit. Nice flavor. Paired well with my corned beef with potatoes and cabbage. — 6 months ago

Daniel Anderson

9.0

A bit syrupy on the nose but the highish abv is surprisingly well balanced. Lot of blueberry. One of the better Pinots imo but not worth the extra wait and still boring — 9 months ago

Joe Estrada

9.3

A beautiful Syrah paired with Braised Beef Short Ribs — 5 years ago

Steven Schnoor

9.2

Classic Washington Cab from this great producer. Consistently great — 5 years ago

Mark Mannebach

9.1

Complex tones of straw, lemon, honey, pear. — 7 days ago

Chance Miller

9.4

Phenomenal. From The Oaks — 10 days ago

Henry Fuseler

9.2

5/2026. Very nice Washington Cab. Good fruit, nice on the palate and lingers. Paired well with the various seafood appetizers at Mr. Friendly’s.

My 3rd vintage. — 4 months ago

Paul J

9.3

Only had a few sips. I’m not a big Pinot guy but this was solid. — 5 months ago

with Brooke

Chris Coulombe

8.9

Solid. Sharp flavor but has good depth and complexity. Good body for a Pinot. — 7 months ago

Karla Farjo

9.3

Light bodied. Delicious with notes of licorice, but not overwhelming. — 10 months ago

Paul J

9.4

1hr plus decant. Dark red color. Cassis and dark fruit on the palate. Very sweet, like candy in a glass. Huge depth. Different style than most Napa Cabs but who doesn’t like candy! — 4 years ago

with Brooke and Geoff

Mark S.

9.1

Dark Ruby red. Fruity aroma raspberry cherry. Oak vanilla. Leather. Roasted. Pencil. Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M Acidity M+ Tannin M Bitterness M Body M Finish M 13%
Raen Winery home field Fort Ross Seaview Pinot Noir @, , 260911 — 9 days ago

Sergio L Figueiredo

9.2

Canada - GHF - Álcool 12,0%. — 5 months ago

Jody Scharf

9.2

nice value franc big fan. ready now. 👏 to the wine maker. — 4 months ago

Ming L

9.2

All estate fruits aged 11 months in French barrel, 30% new. A taut, mineral-driven Chardonnay with chiseled structure and sharp acidity balanced by deft use of oak. The tension between brisk salinity and supple texture is lovely. Give it another 3-5 years in the bottle. — 5 months ago

Ming L

9.2

Aromas of lemon zest, green apple, and coastal wildflowers lead into a palate of pear, citrus oil, and crushed stone. The concrete egg and Austrian foudre lend purity and gentle roundness, while 15% new French oak adds subtle spice and toast. Bright acidity carries a saline, mineral-driven finish with impressive length and poise. — 7 months ago

Parker Peters

9.1

Light cab, not as full flavor but pairs well with meat — 2 years ago

Portia Apple

9.0

Marketed as a “chillable red/orange” but is quite dry for my taste! — 5 years ago