Neal Gracey

8.9

Honeysuckle on the nose and first pallet. Flowers and cream on the mid-pallet with the Grenache showing most dominant grape. Smooth mouth feel and ending slightly sweet with earth tones of blended light colored fruits and teaberry. Great sipper moving from cold to cool. — a year ago

Juan I. Pareja

9.4

10 yards in the barrel before bottling; very smooth, 14.5% alcohol, limited edition of 4,000 bottles, round and complex, just beautiful. — 4 years ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.7

The 2013 ‘Sur Echalas Vineyard’ Grenache is simply captivating now at the six year mark. An aromatic melange of teaberry with wet stone, pomegranate seed, Umami and iodine greet you, showing some thrilling range right upon opening. The palate shows off its silky texture that gently glides across the mid-palate. Ripe red fruits dance with shades of blood orange zest, cigar ash,, damp earth and stony tones that all collect momentum on the palate. Thrilling at this stage in its development, the 2013 Horsepower ‘Sur Exhalas Vineyard’ Grenache will provide drinking enjoyment for at least another seven to ten years. Drink 2018-2025- 97 — 5 years ago

Neal Gracey

8.9

Not a powerful hit on the nose but subtle cherry notes come through. Up front is a nice fruity tang of cherry and teaberry. Mid palate has deeper berry feel with some light earth tones. Back cigar tastes and black fruit shows up near the end. This is good with an Italian cuisine or a red meat like smoked brisket or fillet Mignon. Nice! — 2 years ago

Neal Gracey

9.0

Mule berry on the nose. First taste brings out Blueberry and Teaberry. Fabulous finish of licorice and mild tobacco. Lovely all around dark current blend. Nice. — 4 years ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.5

The 2012 ‘Laurene’ Pinot Noir by the talented Veronique Drouhin is a stunning effort at now seven years of age. Very pretty red rose petals aromas connect with shades of peat moss, white truffle shavings and black fruits, with smoky undertones that round out this fantastic nose. The palate has an incredible combination of freshness and richness, with gobs of minerality. The balance imparted is gorgeous, as vibrant minerals collide with ripe red cherry, guava, teaberry and cran-pomegranate flavors. While a delight to enjoy now, this is only starting to come of age. Drink 2019-2038- 95 — 5 years ago

Joe Flo

9.3

Poor man’s version of DRC. The vineyard rows own by this owner sit about 10 yards from DRC vineyards. — 3 years ago

Ted Holland

9.1

Love this vineyard, Vincent and team rock. This wine is delicious, refined with a wonderful finish and fruit that goes on for yards!!! Enjoy!! — 4 years ago

Royce Brockett

9.1

Just a great, Oregon Pinot that was smooth and had great texture. Like handing the football off for 3 yards up the middle. A reliable winning wine for any occasion. — 5 years ago

Neal Gracey

9.0

licorice and dark fruits. nose is teaberry/cherry. Medium feel with nice leather and spicy earth finish but smooth. Prime Rib!!! — 5 years ago