John Pizza

9.3

03.29.24 with Jehiel Tay Nick Me Alisa at ESP in Denver — a month ago

romo

9.1

Salmon burger lunch. Still no or very little 2021 rosé available in CA. — 2 years ago

Grant Simpson

9.3

All delicious but the grand vin no 3 was the standout for me — 2 years ago

Jay Kline

9.4

This is the third time that I’ve had the pleasure of drinking the 2005 Caravina over the last year and it continues to be a stunner. It pours a dark garnet with no color variation however, this bottle was throwing an enormous amount of sediment. The bouquet is powerful with a lovely mix of dark fruits; currants and plums with sweet pipe tobacco, leather, and mushrooms. The palate is decadent with a very forward attack and layer upon layer of fruits, baking spices and earthier secondary characteristics. Finish is dry, long and super satisfying. Impeccable balance. Would be a deft pairing for most hearty meals but a winner on its own. I have to believe these are drinking at or near peak but if this bottle (and the previous two for that matter) is representative, that peak may last for many years to come. Hard to believe this isn’t their Grand Vin. — 4 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.3

Wes Hagen, 20 year veteran wine maker at Clos Pepe Vineyard, joined our group and gave us a master class in Santa Barbara pinot noir. We tried 11 PNs from 2004-2010, made by Loring, AP Vin, Sandler, Siduri, and Brewer-Clifton. This AP Vin was my #2 although the group rates it closer to the middle of the pack. No longer producing unfortunately… — a month ago

Peter Sultan

8.9

The QPR across the Daumas lineup has always astounded me, & this rose sparkling is no different: fine mouse & a clean, detailed palate, all fresh cut strawberries. Nice balance too between dry & fruitiness,& just enough heft to carry this past a toast into a first course. — 2 years ago

romo

9.0

Some Languedoc terroir with stems and a pleasant spicy light body. No brett for me. — 3 years ago

Ganesh

8.9

No natural funk. Just well made — 4 months ago

Leanne Amann

9.7

Farmyard funky. Sulphuric but still easy to drink. Would recommend pre-dinner with cheese/olives as is pretty specific and show-stopping. — 5 months ago

Daniel M

9.1

No notes. Reunion with friends — 3 years ago