Ron from VA

9.1

Fantastic build is almost 9yrs old. Sangratino is the star here…the tannins have rounded, yet the acid and mid-palate weight is perfect. Dark chocolate and raspberry/sweet pomp delight. — a year ago

Ron from VA

8.9

A bit of rollercoaster ride…the aromatics throw you what looks like a fastball, however it’s a 2-seam splitter ;) still evaluating…. — 4 years ago

J R

9.3

Earthy with cherry notes, high acidity with soft tannins and smooth lingering finish — 6 years ago

with Ashley

ESF

9.0

Baby Burg from woods of NW NC, had some polish & elegance — Bourgogne level w/plenty of oak influence, spice, dill, vanilla, toffee and some pear, lemon oil. Just really tasty, vibrant acidity leading to decent finish. QPR out the wazoooooo — a year ago

ESF

9.1

This is a small town beauty pageant winner - rural North Carolina channeling the Right Bank... gorgeous brooding ripe almost stewed plum, blackberry & boysenberry mingled with dusty edges, spices, savory and a wild savage forestry-herbaceousness. Medium bodied w/firm tannins backbone - an absolute pleasure that absolutely over-delivers @ $17. .1 bump for locale & price point — 5 years ago

Ron from VA

8.9

While the acid edge has dull a bit, this was full of life/flavor: lime & white grapefruit with a honeydew viscous body. The ‘17 is a 92pt version, tho! — 6 years ago

Ron from VA

9.1

In our binary world- this is a feminine format. Pinot weight and body with East Coast fruit expression. Nice aromatics couple with punchy acidic flow. The type of plummy acid that make the mouthfeel “float” with a grace more impactful than the actual fruit. Compelling, especially with the right cuisine ;) 1 bottle remains - target 2026? 91 pt because it’s NC and relatively weighted — 4 years ago

Nagib Nasr

9.0

Nice NC wine... if you like Pinot Noir. Enjoyable. — 5 years ago

Steph Anie

9.1

Delightfully crisp, watermelon notes — 6 years ago

Ron from VA

9.1

What a fabulous food friendly wine made with time honored Italian techniques from Yadkin Valley soils!! At approximately $20 per, this Shirley has to be one of the best values in North Carolina. Texture and mouth feel rule this vibrant and dark fruit driven gem — 6 years ago