Loren Gesinsky

9.6

I’ve always loved the WS Coastlands. This vintage at this age was the best yet. — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2008 vintage. Decanted for an hour before tasting. Didn't even know WS was in the Central Coast game in this area at this time period. Beyond decent earthiness. Light-medium body. Hint of menthol. Could successfully stroll out and about distinctively for another 3-4 years. — 8 months ago

JJ Lumia

9.4

From the Haro-Lumia Tasters Dozen. This was friggin terrific. Terrific cherry backbone. Woodsy, smoky. A long finish. A huge welcome surprise. Only downside was we were social distancing in 40 degree weather so the bottle got cold in a hurry. A WS Top 100. — 3 years ago

Robert Brown

8.9

One of the better WS zins — 4 years ago

with Cynthia

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

I get why people who generally always review this producer as just good consuming it young. This is ten years from birth, eight years in bottle and it is still not at its peak. it has ten years and perhaps more properly stored. Very good tonight but better things ahead. It takes this long and longer for WS Pinots to shine.

The palate is, juicy, ripe, rich, a bit lush; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, purple fruits, hues of blueberries, plum and ripe to dry strawberries with a pomegranate overlay. Then, dry earthiness, top soil, crushed rocks & powdery limestone & chalkiness, dark spices, some black pepper, dry brush, eucalyptus, tree sap, sun tea, black and red cola/licorice, drier tobacco, barrel dust to shavings, nutmeg, cinnamon stick, vanilla, touch of dry herbs-bay leaves & sage, bright red, pink, blue, purple florals framed in dark slightly withering florals, rain shower acidity, the finish is; well structured & balanced in fruit, earth & flowers, some more tension than I like but will soften & fade nicely in 3-5 years. But, wire to wire really even and stunning. Evolution & integration is good but needs 3-5 years to be its best. Coravin glass.

IMHO, one of the outstanding CA Pinot producers. Walter Hansel gives them a run for the money at their fantastic price point. — 7 months ago

Joe DAscoli

9.6

2008 WS wine of the year. Finally time to open with steaks. Great wine from the first sip — 3 years ago

Steve Parker

9.3

I love this wine. It’s very, very good. Maybe not the 95 pts that WS gave it, but close. — 3 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

8.9

2009 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 30 mins. Much more acidity (specifically orange peel/orange zest) than any other new or older WS offering I’ve come across. Was really tight initially and improved somewhat. Maybe an off bottle or “in a mood.” Was lacking the usual/hallmark WS rubber stamp that accompanies their juice. Muted. 8.26.23. — 8 months ago

Tom Garland

9.3

2017 WS wine of the year.

Previous notes apply...only getting better with some age on it. — 2 years ago

with Brenda

Mark

9.4

Apparently a good value for 100 JS and 95 WS ratings. Great depth but a bit sharp still. Think it needs a few years in the bottle. — 3 years ago