Brian Bork

9.1

Really liked this one - astringent, dry, big and bold. — 2 years ago

Jonathan Wall

9.1

Can't wait for the 'real' Neighborhood wines coming in a few years. Those will come from grapes grown in the city of San Francisco... and I volunteer my backyard. Meanwhile this test drive is great... nice acidity, balance, and mouthfeel. ... and a bargain, but they didn't make too many barrels so could be hard to find. — 6 years ago

Kim Stanbro

8.9

We've been so busy in the theater, we are going through a lot less volunteer wine than previous shows. Zin appears to be the grape of choice. — 8 years ago

Ralph Lewis

9.5

Very nice Cab with character. Intense nose, blackberry and licorice flavors and earthy notes. Delicious. — 8 years ago

Steve Somermeyer

9.4

This Zin is at it’s peak. From a fellow ZAP volunteer photographer’s vineyard Barry grew great grapes. — 3 years ago

Kevin Blix

9.0

Easy drinking can. Reminds me of caymus and emmolo. At $25 a good price. — 7 years ago

Kim Stanbro

8.9

Crowd favorite- another case down. Pictured with the evening's volunteer bartender. This was the Carmenere. — 8 years ago

with Amy, Dave and 1 other

Sharon B

8.9

Just prior to his 10th birthday Colby Groom underwent back to back open heart surgeries. Inspired to raise awareness, Colby and his dad, notable winemaker Daryl Groom, created Colby Red as a way to raise funds for heart related charities. Colby is now a seasoned volunteer supporting heart health throughout North America. Colby Red has proudly raised and donated over $500,000 to heart charities across the USA and into Canada. I saw this and couldn't resist the donation! 💖 — 8 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.3

Dan was being very curmudgeonly as he could taste butterscotch in this wine. I say he was right. I'd ALSO say I'll take every last bottle of this he has left and will even volunteer to take them away personally! Poured a medium amber color. Notes of butter and herb om the nose. Entry is overripe stone ground fruits with a nice weighted base. Butterscotch in front and middle but trails away in the finish where this wine just kind of dances more with a tarragon and peach kind of note. The only white I dared to try with the braised pork and pickled peppers. Although neither was a perfect complement, I was shocked at how this one definitely didn't run away! A true Marcassin! If you have these, I think I'd drink now. — 6 years ago

with Dan and Shay

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The No Joke is a blend of 71% and 29% Cabernet. On the nose, big blue & violets florals, gummy fruits of, blueberries, blackberries, black plum, black raspberries, pepper, steep black tea and rich, black soils. On the palate, the wine crisscrosses between the presences Malbec & Cabernet on entry. Liquid violets, creamy fruits of; blueberries, blackberries, black plum, black raspberries. Dark soils, black tea, rich black soils, loamy soils, dry stone, dark & milk chocolate, round thick acidity and thick lush, elegant, blue fruit finish. Photos of the tasting bar in their downtown Walla Walla tasting room, tasting room sitting sitting area and beautiful fruit ready for harvest. Producer history and notes...Ryan Crane founded Kerloo Cellars in 2007. Ryan’s path to winemaking began as a volunteer at Animale Cellars. After leaving Animale Cellars, he worked crush with Marie-Eve Gilla at Forgeron Cellars. Marie-Eve is Gilles (Director of Winemaking & Viticulture) Long Shadows wife and who's wines I'll post soon. He ultimately landed an Assistant Winemaker at Va Piano Vineyards for three years. The influence and support from the Washington wine industry like; Gilla, Justin Wylie of Va Piano, and Steve Brooks of Trust Cellars propelled Ryan forward to where he has found himself today owner and Winemaker at Kerloo Cellars. Oh...if you were wondering how they arrived at Kerloo for the name, it's the sound a crane (bird) makes and of course, Ryan's last name is Crane. — 7 years ago