Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2016 “UV Lucky Well” pours a deep ruby color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears and some light sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with fascinating notes of ancho chilis, bruised strawberries, potpourri, licorice, leather, organic earth and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and spicy. True to its Russian River roots, this is an opulent expression of Pinot Noir. Not my preferred style but this was very well made and has plenty of interesting things to say. Drink now. — 4 days ago

Sean Lyons

9.5

I hate to say it, but this stuff really is a higher class of vodka. No off, medicinal notes. No cloying artificial sweetness. It just tastes like the cleanest, purest spring water was made magically alcoholic. — 3 years ago

Pete Talala

10

My style.. really the perfect Pinot! UV uber quality grape. — 5 years ago

Ron R

9.5

It’s all about the Cohiba 2004 Sublime, people. You’d bedda ask somebody…
Lit Cigar Bar, Pittsburgh. — a month ago

Ron R

9.2

Good presentation. Not spectacular. — a year ago

with Anne-marie

Matt Sterr

9.2

Rice vodka. Nice flavors — 6 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.4

[Tasted on March 1, 2025 at Hillwood Country Club in Nashville with Ned, Beth, Steve and Pam]

— a month ago

John Malcolm

9.6

Delicious! Floral and citrus extravaganza. Lemon, lime, caramel, butter, honey, vanilla, and ginger. Elegant finish. Fabulous right now, but will probably keep for a while. — 2 months ago

Philip Deibel

9.2

Purchased based on Sam’s involvement with other projects that I have enjoyed, this is not my go-to style for a Pinot. It is more ripe and alcoholic (14.8%!) than I would usually purchase. I was told that this is characteristic of the UV vineyard. That being said, this was very enjoyable. It is a cab-lover’s Pinot as it is plush and broad on the palate. While it won’t be my daily go-to Pinot, I will definitely keep some on hand to fit the right mood and/or company. — 5 years ago

Norman Gennaro

9.5

It had the Russian preferred bite. Needed a pickle! — 6 years ago