David Shaw

9.1

Nursed this bottle over four hours to see how it developed. Flavors are mostly black cherry and red plum fruit leather. Some black pepper character as well. Seed tannins are dominant. The overall impression is age it longer, or decant it for longer than four hours. — 4 months ago

Marc Melser

9.2

We had the 2017 Vintage on 12/8-9/23. A great representative of the Santa Lucia Highlands. This wine comes at you with a bouquet and palate of black cherry, black raspberry and cinnamon. A terrific mouth feel. More dark tones than wines from RRV; however, this is an excellent buy. — a year ago

Eric

9.6

Black cherry, orange peel, and dirt. — 2 years ago

David G. Speakman

9.0

First tastes were deliciously chocolaty. Aftertaste is bittersweet. It’s a thick dark beer. Alcohol content is 6%. — 3 years ago

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9.6

Hailing from one of the premier sites in the Santa Lucia Highlands, planted in 1996, the 2022 Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard is flat-out gorgeous. Beautifully rendered, it boasts generous fruit density, crystal-clear delineation of flavors and bracing structure. Fully destemmed, the 2022 finishes with a ton of persistence in its dark berry flavors, even darker cherry, black licorice and black sage. The 2022 leaves behind a fine web of powdery tannins, neatly wrapped up with a little bow on top, concentrated, effusive, and ready to rock. What a complete package. This may be the red wine of the vintage in the SLH. (Billy Norris, Vinous, August 2024)
— 5 months ago

Austin Blackwell

9.3

Incredibly rich but still a delicious Pinot. Herbal aromas of tarragon and spice surround the core of stewed strawberries and black cherry. Palate is dense with creamy tannins and quite a bit of new oak is present. Vanilla, Cherry, and cola on the 30+ second finish. I’ll wait another couple years to open the next one. — 2 years ago

with Angelina

Charlie Tapp

9.0

Black cherry, rosemary and clove. — 3 years ago

Christopher Rodriguez

8.9

Smooth finish, medium bodied. would take to a dinner party. Notes of bold berries. Barrel reserve select bottle. Fun wine at a decent price for repeated consumption. — 6 months ago

with Maritza

Michael Chelus

9.1

Black cherry, raspberry preserves, cassis, mossy earth, licorice and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins. — 2 years ago

Leo Gentile

9.1

Pale garnet color with a hint of brick. No oxidation on the nose. Subdued fruity nose. Delicious black raspberry and other berries with supple tannins. Finish is incredibly long. Glad I have more of this vintage. Enjoying at home with poached Faroe Island salmon and spinach in EVOO garlic and red pepper flakes. — 3 years ago