Paul J

9.6

Somewhat cloudy gold color. Melons, camomile, and a touch of peach on the nose. Same on the palate. Massive depth and long finish. Zero acidity. Very well made. — 2 months ago

with Brooke

Zack Hall

9.3

Great, straight, high toned, long finish — 5 years ago

Dave Schneider

9.3

A real gem. Lots of fruit but well balanced and harmonious! Definitely not too old and drinking quite well — 6 years ago

Adam Nesto

9.3

Strawberries. — 7 years ago

with Patrick and Douglas

jams jerfy

9.4

really lovely. slow to open. really came together. — 7 years ago

with Polina and Christina

Keith Fisher

9.5

Fabulous older California Chardonnay. Not much acid left (it had all precipitated out), but still rich and very enjoyable. undoubtedly a but past prime for my palate. I tend to prefer to err on the side of drinking California Chardonnay too young rather than chance them being too old, so I wouldn’t hold it any longer if I had it. On the other hand, I certainly wouldn’t pass up a glass if you are offered this. Not sure how anyone could rate this a lot lower unless they had a flawed bottle, but everyone is entitled to their opinion. Thanks Dan. — 8 years ago

Penny Wild-perkowski

9.3

2011. Lots of fruit and no heat even with 15 % alcohol. — 9 years ago

Austin Blackwell

9.3

Roasted pineapple, hazelnut, and a hint of citrus delivers a rebound of acidity within a rich palate. Creamy and broad with well integrated oak. — 5 months ago

with Angelina

Paul A

9.2

In magnum. — 4 years ago

with Jay and John

E & K G

9.0

Crisp finish that went well with Chinese spices of Mapo-tofu. Great pairing. — 7 years ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.4

The 2015 Tendril ‘Tightrope’ Pinot Noir is a spectacular effort by the talented Tony Rynders. This is a limited production bottling which was aged for eighteen months in 50% new French oak prior to bottling. On the nose this takes on beautiful aromatic range from red and dark fruits to hints of cloves and black truffle shavings. The mouthfeel is downright seductive as layers of dark and red berries connect with earthy undertones and the toasty oak. While this has excellent mid-palate weight, there is also a seamless quality to the wine. The extremely long finish completes this gorgeous new wine. Delightful in its youth, this will continue to cellar well for the next fifteen to twenty years. Drink. 2019-2035- 94
— 7 years ago

Bill Bishop

9.2

Christmas Eve dinner with pasta and shrimp. Bracing acidity with Gravenstein apples that linger through a touch of oak. Lovely and vibrant wine from our friend, Tony Soter. Perfect now but will hold for a few years to come. Fun! — 7 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

A small winery in the Carneros region of Napa managed by Tony and Jo Ann Truchard successfully growing grapes for over 40 years. Complex aromas of red fruit, floral, citrus and earthy tones. On the palate strawberry and cherry with orange citrus, green tea, and sweet spice. Soft tannins on long finish ending with delicate spice and mineral notes. Nice. — 8 years ago

Matt Perlman

9.4

Longtime favorite and I snap up this foxy number whenever I see it. Crunchy strawberry and herbs, a bit of animal and yeast at the end but not too much to compromise the freshness. I don’t think this ages and should be drunk up but that doesn’t make it any less special — 2 years ago

Daniel McGeough

9.5

As good as it gets!!! — 3 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Tony and his wife Herta purchased 30 acres of land in the Napa Valley with the magic ingredient - location. With a splash of Malbec added, aromas of dark berry fruit and cigar box spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and raspberry with cacao, licorice and herb notes. Fine tannins, nice acidity, good balance on long finish ending with fruit and cedar notes. Drinking well now! — 5 years ago

Nancy Bernstein

9.2

Savignan in a Burgundian style with a citrusy aftertaste and delicate nose — 7 years ago

Bobby Gilbane

9.5

Tony Soter is a genius. — 7 years ago

Adam Dudley

8.9

Jura, Slight bubble, light, tasty — 8 years ago

Erika Strong

9.2

Horseradish af — 8 years ago