Herman Story

Casual Encounters Syrah Blend 2011

9.3

I have said this too many times. These wines just improve with age. Hold for 6+ years and you will be rewarded like an Everlasting Gobstopper. So shines a good deed in a weary world... — 4 days ago

Shay, Dick and 13 others liked this

Paul Lato

The Manga Girl Rosé of Pinot Noir 2019

Jim McCusker

9.4

Easily one of the best CA roses I’ve ever had (and at $25, without a doubt the best QPR). Absolutely terrific wine. — 13 days ago

with Vanessa

Mike, Paul and 7 others liked this

Sine Qua Non

On The Lam White Blend

Joseph Corso

9.2

I opened this today, well after it’s expected maturity, and it was amazing. Aged so well and feel like it would have lasted another 5 years in the bottle. — 3 days ago

Forlorn Hope

Amerikanischen Kobold Kick-On Ranch Los Alamos Riesling 2014

Brian Reams

8.9

8.9+. Super funky nose, but great roundish tropical flavors. Not overly acidic or sharp/angular but not flabby either — 3 days ago

Blair Fox Cellars

Paradise Road Vineyard Syrah 2008

Jim McCusker

9.2

Remarkably vibrant for a roughly 12-year-old syrah. Terrific cool climate components of earth, underbrush, along with a candied blackberry component. Excellent wine from the folks at Blair Fox! — 5 days ago

with Vanessa

Jeffrey, Iwan and 10 others liked this

Siduri

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2017

JJ Lumia

9.0

So this is surprising. Went to Siduri w@Steve Haro several years ago. It was one of my must visits. The tasting was awesome. We tasted like 20 different wines. But I was so disappointed. It was the place I wanted to visit more than any other and there wasn’t a single wine I would’ve purchased. This is surprisingly enjoyable. It’s young and lacking in complexity, but vibrant and energetic. Tart strawberry and raspberry with some earth and floral notes. Really long finish. Won’t mistake it for old world but it works. — 21 days ago

Shay, Jason and 1 other liked this

Andrew Neyer

Haven’t had much of them but I really liked the Yamhill-Carlton - had the 15. Definitely big fruit, cherries etc. I’m up for more if I find at the right price point.