Rob DeShane

9.0

2018: bright nose of blackberry jam. Same on palate with a rich plush body and medium finish. This was better when tasted at vineyard earlier this year but still a solid Cab. — 21 days ago

Rob DeShane

9.0

First tried this at Goosecross. This is an unctuous Sauvignon Blanc of pear and apricot and lesser floral notes. Clean and defined palate. For a Sauvignon Blanc, it sorta slaps! Happy Thanksgiving! — 2 months ago

Rob DeShane

8.8

Faded ruby with orange highlights, nose strongly of camphor giving way to anisette and eventually rose petal. At this point very tight and reticent with tannins overpowering the palate. This is somewhat obtuse, clearly 2019 is needs time to come into balance. There is possibility here, very structured for sure…but red fruit buoyed by striking acidity with notes of tobacco/leather simmering in the background. My rating speaks to potential….2019 vintage. — 5 months ago

Rob DeShane

9.5

2004 Reserve: tobacco leaf, menthol, leather, star anise, and earth on the nose. Gorgeous assimilation of acidity and tannins. Almost unctuous really. Red fruits still feel young as wine opens with gorgeous structure and lengthy finish. At 20yrs old, really hitting its stride, so representative of Nebbiolo!! — a month ago

Rob DeShane

8.8

2017: for a warm vintage, a little thin when it comes to palatal heft. Finish drops off quickly…but Dark fruit and dark chocolate are present with savory herb. It’s fine, not great. — 3 months ago

Rob DeShane

9.0

Substance makes one of the best <$20 wines I’ve had in the last year. So I had expectations. Jeb Dunnuck rated this very high and I agree: a nose that reminds me of northern Rhône with a meaty flinty mineral quality complimented by violets and purple fruit. The wine has a lithe quality with dry tannins tending towards an earl grey tea in character and medium finish I wish was longer. Overall, a good wine. Is it 3x’s better than the cheaper bottle….I would say yeah…sure. 2018 vintage, Powerline vineyard. — 5 months ago

Rob DeShane

9.3

2020 NV: golden yellow with crusty bread notes on the nose. Really nice effervescent bubbles with brioche and white fruit and a lovely lengthy finish. Outstanding NV juice! — a month ago

Rob DeShane

8.7

A soft, almost jammy expression of Pinot. Very soft tannins. Medium finish. Lacking structure for me. An easy drinker! — a month ago

Rob DeShane

9.0

This is starting to come around: less vegetal with age. Starting to get notes of dark chocolate which adds a richness to the tart cherry and sage. Really nice with pasta with red sauce. — 3 months ago

Rob DeShane

8.9

Very drinkable, blue/red fruit carried by a medium body and lengthy finish. Pair with anything as the label insists. At 36 dollars, good value — 5 months ago