Tyler Felous

9.3

1st time trying this. Incredibly elegant. Maybe too elegant, at this stage. All rough edges have smoothed out, but hasn’t yet rounded into its older age. Maybe caught this in an in between stage. For the price, it’s up against some very stiff competition. Excited to try again. — 8 days ago

Topher Taylor

9.3

One of my absolute favorites. Ripe fruits with a hint of spice and a structured finish. On the liter side for a petite Syrah, almost refreshing. A great wine to share, as it is very easy to drink. Let it sit 30 min before drinking. — 5 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

The nose shows ripe, powerful; dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, poached strawberries & haunting blueberries. Sweet vanillin, black berry cola/licorice, granitic soils, black fruit tea, sweet, dark, rich soils, herbaceous notes, leathery notes, just a touch of graphite with bright, dark, red, blue, purple and violet florals.

The body is full with meaty, dark, sticky tannins. The fruits are ripe with amazing florals. Dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, poached strawberries & haunting blueberries. Sweet vanillin, black berry cola/licorice, dark spices, granitic soils, black fruit tea, sweet, dark, rich soils, herbaceous notes, leathery notes, just a touch of graphite with bright, dark, red, blue, purple and violet florals. The acidity again is perfect. The finish is balanced, elegant, beautiful, delicious, floral evolving into palate heating spice.

This one was exceptional! For around $65-$70, I would drink this over a number of similarly or more expensive Cabernets from more well know Cabernet regions.

Photos of; their vineyard during harvest, the granite soil structure of their vineyard, Our host, Sophia Hawkins and their Cellar Door facilities. — 7 years ago

Gilles de Chambure

Master Sommelier & Educator

9.7

By the glass with other fascinating original authentic wine pet Nat pêne des , chenin South africa ,,Jacquere de savoi skin contact ECT - Sophia great sommelier — 7 days ago

Shannon

10

So good. Dry and delicious. Drank with Patrick and Sophia to celebrate their engagement. — 4 years ago

ESF

9.2

Gorgeous, a young Sophia Loren, classic beauty with pure beam of cherry fruit mingled with dried herbs, olive, damp Earth and almost a subtle minty & licorice note. Just the right amount of juicy acidity & tannins - so cohesive & balance like a Ballerina. Need more of this type of Chianti Classico in my life. Sang w/rigatoni in bison/zucchini/yellow squash ragu — 5 years ago

Kara Stockman

9.8

Fruity compared to their single vineyard Pinots. Went well with chicken pesto. Celebrating the start of daycare for Sophia! — 4 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.4

Vintage 1995 | Biscuit spices marsipan lots of power Burgundian elegance > Sophia Loren alike — 4 years ago

Christopher Reynolds

9.1

Fresh with a bit of funk. — 5 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The nose reveals; sweet vanillin, ripe, blackberries, dark cherries, floral blueberries, creamy, blackberries & black plum skin. Black licorice notes, granitic soils, light tobacco leaf, dry stone, light fresh herb notes, dry brush, soft leather with fresh red/blue and violet flowers.

The entry is ripe and juicy and evolves into big, dry, powdery tannins with deep, dark spice that sets on the palate with heat. Ripe, blackberries, dark cherries, floral blueberries, creamy, blackberries, black & plum skin. Black licorice notes, vanillin, granitic soils, light tobacco leaf, dry stone, light fresh herb notes, dry brush, soft leather with fresh red/blue and violet flowers. The acidity is like rainfall. The elegant, ripe, lush, polished, well balanced finish is delicious. Very luxurious mouthfeel.

Photos of; their vineyard during harvest, the granite soil structure of their vineyard, Our host, Sophia Hawkins and their Cellar Door facilities. — 7 years ago