Mathew

8.9

I’d like to think I could at the very least, name this as a California Pinot in a blind tasting. Text book. Very good. But I’m bored with ok textbook… — 4 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

Ruby red color, with aromas of ripe fruits, floral and complex spice, aged in 45% new French oak. On the palate concentrated flavors of fresh raspberry, cherry and currants with pepper, tea, herbs, vanilla and oak, soft tannins on well balanced structure. Full body, rich long finish, ending with spice, ripe fruit and oaky tones. Very Nice! Drink for next 5-8 years. — 8 months ago

Martinez

9.0

Entry-level Pinot Noir from vineyards in Santa Maria Valley. Aged for 11 months in French oak and 6 months in stainless steel. Very beautiful nose with aromas of red fruit (raspberry, cherry), floral and dusty, earthy notes. Light to medium-bodied, tart red fruit on the palate. Very high acidity — 3 years ago

Emily Stoniecki

10

May be my favorite table white wine of all time. Complex, has weight, more amber and rich in color, fruit but not overly so, not oaky. Drank with spicy tuna sushi dishes. Was fantastic. — 4 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Medium Ruby color, purple hues, with aromas of ripe fruits, floral, herb and complex spice, aged 16 months in 43% new French oak. On the palate flavors of black cherry, plum and strawberry with pepper, tea, herbs, licorice and oak, soft tannins on well balanced structure. Full body, long finish, ending with spice, fruit, tobacco and floral tones. Very Nice! — 6 months ago

Joe Estrada

9.7

Introduction of Saarloos to our new neighbors…..perfect pairing with Santa Maria Tri-Tip — 2 years ago

Jacqui

9.3

Pinot at a wine bar with Ryan and Colby in Livermore — 5 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Medium lemon color, aromas of stone and citrus fruits with floral and mineral notes,
aged for 15 months in 64% new oak, rest in neutral oak. On the palate flavors of apple and pear with citrus wrapped in a nutty texture. Medium+ finish, lively acidity, ending with fruit, spice and savory citrus character. — 6 months ago

Lindsay joly

9.2

Delicious. Delicate, citrus, subtle brine, delicious with seafood, afternoon in the sun with an ocean breeze. — 10 months ago

Willie Carter

8.9

Light purple with just the faintest hint of cherry and a wide brim. The nose here speaks to Syrah. Real Syrah, not close your eyes and it might be Pinot Syrah. A big vegetal upon opening with a little green olive but the bright fruit soon takes over. Plums and black cherries combine with mushrooms and smokiness. There’s a bit of something resembling Lucky Strikes but in a good way. The best part is that everything is in its right place. Nothing disjointed.

Highly impressive balance and structure. Again, everything in the right place. After decanting, the palate shows boysenberry, dried cherries, and more plums. A little forest floor and mild smoke. As much funk as you would want it in a Syrah. The finish is long and just lingers on the tongue. This is real Syrah. It’s the good stuff. More age will only improve this. Terrific stuff. — 4 years ago