Stephen Fitzpatrick

8.9

2022 vintage. Decent Napa Cab. Heavy blackberry and plum on the palate, strong tannins, not too chewy. Fruit forward aroma with notes of leather and spice. Opened up nicely after the first 30-45 minutes. — a month ago

Doug Powers

9.5

Blackberry, rich, ripe, dare I say still quite primary fruit, some mountain structure peaks through, nice balance, long finish, needs many more years of aging!! — 2 years ago

with Jim

Tom Casagrande

9.3

Delicious. Expressive and composed nose shows sappy cherry, moist loam, graham cracker spice, and a slight resiny note. Very Burgundian. In the mouth it’s quite elegant. Deep fruit in a bone dry package, lots of crushed stone minerality. Very long. Soft texture. Hint of porcini. The only quibble is that alcoholic heat peaks through a teeny bit. — 3 years ago

Michael Walker

9.8

OG store wine recco - not bad, solid fruit but not jammy, a little acidic but opened up nicely. Good value; Decent quaffing zin. Continue to be super bullish Paso Robles — 5 years ago

Meg Herring

9.0

Was expecting a California butter bomb but instead got a pleasantly aromatic Chardonnay that was mostly fermented on stainless steel. This is a nice and affordable wine for someone looking for an “in between” style. — 5 years ago

Laura Gregory

9.3

Sweet...but once in a while you just have to — 7 years ago

Jay Gaughan

9.0

Run Lola Run and a great wine — 8 years ago

Beth Petros

9.0

Full bodied, dark berries and just wonderful! 2020 vintage — 11 days ago

Michael Mirmak

9.2

2021 - touch of rich sweetness, slight spice; delightful! — 5 months ago

Randy Fuller

9.3

This wine is a medium-dark purple in the glass. Aromas of brambly cherry are adorned with anise, leather, pepper and clove notes. On the palate there is red fruit and oak spice with a savory coffee angle. The tannins are firm and the acidity is fresh. A lengthy finish leaves the savory aspect strongest. Pair with any beef or pork, or even a dish based in tomato sauce. — 3 years ago

Raul Puga

9.0

Nice and refreshing — 3 years ago

Amanda Barth

8.9

This was good. It needs some time to open up and breathe for the full flavor to bloom. Once those sophisticated notes of berry, basil, and leather begin to tingle, I am reminded that Q3 taxes are overdue and the basement still needs formal radon testing. I will be having a second glass. Another good Aldi provision. — 5 years ago

Lyn Farmer

9.0

There is a lot of oak on first impression but then a lovely hint of lemon and pineapple come through with some golden apple and a cleansing note of flint and wet stone. This is medium bodied and medium alcohol (13.5%abv) and very nicely balanced. Definitely new world with that ripeness but the minerality gives it added complexity. Medium length, a good value — 5 years ago

Tawnya Walsh

9.2

A local restaurant was featuring this fabulous Paso Robles Merlot! Lovely, a great surprise! Tastes like a Bordeaux- full bodied deliciousness! — 7 years ago

Her Mir Tage

9.4

Emmanuel Rouget 2014 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Cros Parantoux

A wine from the nephew of the Wine God (Henri Jayer). This is my first time trying this domaine. In my view, Méo-Camuzet’s Cros Parantoux leans more feminine and delicate, while Emmanuel Rouget’s style is more like “a sea of stars and a sky of galaxies”—more structural, more spirited, with an air of chivalrous boldness.

2014 should be a relatively approachable vintage, but indeed the first glass showed very tight tannins, vibrant and layered acidity, a pronounced herbaceous/green note, earthy minerality, very fresh and natural, with a bright and clean quality. The structure wasn’t broad or massive, but rather deeply intricate, precise, and penetrating.

After 1 hour of aeration, wild strawberry emerged, along with a mineral sense of wet earth after rain in the forest. Floral notes were not yet obvious; I looked forward to its further evolution.

After 2 hours open, the nose was no longer about thick jammy fruit, but a mix of different spices—like scattered starlight in a river of stars: cool, shimmering, accompanied by rose petals, wild strawberries, and the cool limestone minerality. The aromas don’t hit you head‑on but slowly unfold in the nasal cavity like the Milky Way. Once fully opened, I experienced its signature “silver bead of acidity.” The tannins are incredibly fine, like velvet, and the wine floats on the tip of the tongue—not heavy, but like silk gliding across the night sky. That concentrated mineral energy strikes the palate instantly, then dissolves into a long, lingering finish. The aftertaste lasts for tens of seconds, carrying notes of sandalwood, dried tangerine peel, and damp earth.

Half‑drunk, I felt as if I were drifting into a dream beneath the starry river. — 12 days ago

Sarah Pugmire

10

One of my favorite wines! Love how crisp & easy to drink it is. — 3 years ago

Christy

9.5

Williquors. Nice cab! Would buy again — 4 years ago

Gene Buonviri

9.0

An excellent white wine made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Taking its name from the imposing Dolomites mountain peaks which surround the San Leonardo Estate. Straw colored, dry with hints of white peach, mineral and acidity. An excellent Sauvignon Blanc surpassing most Chardonnay’s. Excellent pairing with roasted chicken. — 5 years ago

with Justinian

Aaron Rankin

9.1

These Pax Gamays are really starting to shine. — 6 years ago

Katie Jones

9.0

Smooth wine , rich with blackberry and cocoa — 7 years ago