Jonathan Wall

9.3

A lot going on in this wine… needs some time to come together. I imagined running over cherries lying on a hot asphalt road and throwing it on a charcuterie board. — 7 months ago

Richie Davies

9.4

Not as sweet as 2019 — 3 years ago

Robert Evans Jr

9.5

This is def in the running for WOTN — 5 years ago

with Roberta and Nicole

Steve Shepherd

9.3

A wonderful Pisoni Estate 2008 enjoyed at Post Ranch Inn with friends. Perfect with abalone appetizer and a rabbit entre. — 9 years ago

Deborah M

9.4

The wine that sent me down the rabbit hole. Not sure if it was the silky texture, boysenberry and licorice flavors, or the chocolate. In my mind the 2012 Altamura was brilliance in a glass and I needed to learn more.

Altamura Ranch is located in Wooden Valley. The valley is described as a small, almost round valley, approximately two miles wide at its widest point and located 9 miles northeast of the town of Napa within the Napa Valley appellation. It is is bordered by the Vaca Range to the east and “Napa Mountain” to the west.

I will always remember the first time I enjoyed this wine. Fairly confident I could pick this wine blind. The 2013 is just as good as the first time. — a year ago

Zachary Leinberger

9.3

Running towards the end of its window, some lovely pepper and smoke, and that great minerality that A-R always show. — 4 years ago

Michael Meagher MS

Chairman/Founder Boston Sommelier Society, Beverage Director Cafe Escadrille

9.5

Just another example of how 1998 is running over the "superior" vintage of 1997. Oh, and the vineyard site is pretty amazing as well. Outstanding wine even if a touch sweet with the alcohol. — 8 years ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.2

Nice deep purple color, vibrant dark berry/cherry aromas with a hint of shrubby, funky, forest…brilliant hit of vibrant acidity, with medium weight or gravitas on the attack. Really balanced example of California Syrah w/o running the risk of high ABV or “jammy” viscosity. Fine on it’s own, but perfect foil with Paulina Market seasoned steak burgers, Mac and cheese, and late harvest MI sweet corn. Drinks like Fall —-and football. — 2 years ago

Richie Davies

9.0

Has really mellowed - delicious — 4 years ago

Richard Adams

9.0

Needs time. Huge wine, big grilled pineapple, lemon custard, and massive oak. Probably all comes together in a few years, but running hot now. — 8 years ago

with Ksenia