MaJ CappS

8.9

Foxy rhubarb pie with spice fills the air and my nostrils.
Blackberry bramble, mint, lemon-basil, pie spice, scone, Pom-Cherry jolly rancher acidic back bone. Long and lively finish. The fruit is positively electric. — 5 days ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Nice meeting Paul Lato and talking about his wines.

This Zotovich Vineyard offering is delicious young but, will evolve into even greater pleasure in 5-6 years.

The body is full, round with beautiful texture. There is nice mix of perfectly ripe red & dark fruits with excellent blue fruits that hover around the plate. Gentle, soft wood use and subtle baking spices. This bottling walks the tightrope of Burgundy with its perfect waterfall acidity and round, soft structure and has Californian well ripen fruits.

He is one of few Southern California producers that doesn’t over extract and brings out those wonderful blue fruits I love in good Pinot Noirs.

Paul’s cousin was also nice to pour us a glass of one of their 2011 Chardonnays that was really beautiful and drinking at its peak. I didn’t get the vineyard designation as it was at the end of the event and security was being aggressive about clearing the hall. But, again, a beautifully textured Chardonnay that was round with beautiful fruit, great acidity and just the right amount of heather-honey notes. 9.5 on the Chardonnay. — a day ago

Eric LaMasters

9.4

I’m enjoying this a lot. Lovely mixed berries, vanilla, and sassafras. Excellent balance. — 18 hours ago

Daniel P. Drake

9.1

Tonight's wine I have opened another Sauvignon Blanc, the 2018 Allan Scott Family Winemakers Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand.

The nose shows expressions of peach, tangerine, grapefruit, guava, lemongrass and minerality.

On the palate the nose is confirmed with grapefruit, tangerine, white peach, orange peel, peach skin and nice mineral notes.

The wine is medium bodied with high acidity that leads to a long clean crisp fruit finish. These New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs really have a lot to offer and I will be drinking more in the coming months. I will also try more Loire Valley, Bordeaux and Alsace Sauvignon Blanc's to try and round out my experiences. We can look forward to the weekend full of family and friendship. Have a plan and be safe. Nostrovia! 🥂🥂🥂🥂 — 5 days ago

Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.1

It’s a lovely Oregon Chardonnay. I liked the smokey, toasty reduced character which seemed a voice in a chorus of preserved lemon, tangerine and green apple. Nice acidity - refreshing and complex — 13 days ago

Marc Melser

9.6

We had the 2014 Sojourner on 8/19-20/19. This is an excellent Oregonian PN. Tastes of tart cherry and Asian Spices. There is a smooth long finish to this medium bodied wine. — 21 hours ago

Tim Watkins

9.1

Great wine enjoyed with friends and BBQ - picked this up from Garagiste - a great deal - nice Pinot, fresh berries - light and balanced — 15 days ago

Joe Gillies

9.1

Hands down the best bang for the buck. Cant beat this for $13. Has everything you are looking in a well balanced pinot. — 15 days ago

WC Fields

9.5

Blackberries, dark cherries, bitter chocolate, anise, boysenberry, with pepper and tobacco. Tannins are velvet. So fortunate. — 3 days ago

David L

9.4

This is drinking so much better then this time last year. Very nice bottle. On to the 16’s. — 12 days ago