Ed Chin

9.2

I’m not a big fan of SB, though the amount of semilliion makes it more pleasurable for sure. The grassy note is minuscule. Need a bit of air to blow off. — 19 days ago

Miguel Espinosa

9.5

Fantastic and super well balanced. Drinking really well. — 7 months ago

Pooneet K

9.1

In a very nice place. Unique merlot Syrah blend by a producer we have a fondness for. The fruit is between primary and secondary at this point, but still very fresh. Balanced and delicious. Decanted an hour and doesn’t need more than that. — 4 years ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.2

In a nice spot. — 4 years ago

Jan A

9.6

Very aromatic but surprisingly fresh! Guessed 2018-ish. A point! (But no hurry) — 22 days ago

Inseon Hwang

9.4

Black cherries, light raspberries, a little graphite and licorice. — 6 months ago

Paul J

8.9

2022 Wine Tasting!! They were very close in ratings but here is how I think they shook out:

1) Clos Du Val
2) Arietta
3) Vino Cobos
4) Chateau Monbosquet
5) Cayuse Syrah Armada

Super fun afternoon!! — 3 years ago

with Brooke and Geoff

Pooneet K

9.2

Last had this a couple years ago. Now really coming into its own. Oak has integrated nicely to where it’s just a structural element. Really nice deep fruit. Just enough acid to keep it together. Nice one. — 6 months ago

Pooneet K

9.2

Opened at the last minute after a corked dolcetto. Odd coming off of a corked Ridge Pinot from last night too. Bad luck weekend.

This was nice. No one would mistake it for old world - it has too much roundness for that. But it’s nice and aromatic on the nose with great fruit that really carries through. A nice one from the fine folks at Arietta. Great pairing with chicken thighs marinated in soy and hoisin, miso broccoli, and coconut rice. — 2 years ago

Pooneet K

9.2

Krug is always most welcome, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. This is edition 169. A bit more yeasty and slightly less acidic than previous versions, to my taste. But if you like the Krug style - which we do very much - it hits the spot per usual.

My wife used to work with Fritz Hatton, proprietor of Arietta wines and auctioneer for Zachys. Fritz always says to have a half bottle of champagne waiting in the fridge in case you need a “midnight snack”, and I have to agree with him! — 4 years ago