Ron R

8.9

Lite notes of cola and stewed plums on the nose. Palate displays a supple tannic structure, but lacks the density and texture I have come to expect from this bottling. Comes across as somewhat hollow on the mid palate. Serviceable, but not great in my mind. — a month ago

with Anne-marie

Tom Casagrande

9.2

The labels give no indication where the grapes are sourced (it’s an “American Syrah”), but I’m getting campfire embers and olive brine in the nose, musky lillies, and deep red berries under it all, so I’m guessing there is a fair amount of Walla Walla fruit in this. The palate is smooth, deep, and richly fruity, but completely avoids any jamminess. There’s lots of very fine-grained tannin, and the acids are nice. Love the low (13.2%) alcohol. Surprisingly good! — a year ago

Mark Schwarzmann

9.3

Drank 5/11/23 at Aragosta, big, clearly Oregon style yet lush and full through the finish. Definitely worth buying more. — 2 years ago

Stuart Pollack

9.5

Beautiful wine. Fragrant flowery nose. Light cherry clean flavor. Lively and fresh with a tannic and earthy finish. Leave open 1 hour before consuming. — a month ago

Ron R

9.4

Almonds and brioche on the nose. Marzipan on the mid palate, along with pineapples. Very youthful presentation with beautiful acidity and freshness. Shocked that this is 12 years old.presented so well. Sidecut restaurant, Four Seasons, Whistler, BC. — 7 months ago

with Anne-marie

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2021 vintage. A little softer than recently-tasted, alternative efforts. Plenty of concentration throughout. 5.12.23. — 2 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2018 vintage. Last tasted 11.18.21 (9.5). Decanted and tasted after two hours. Medium body. Coming together very nicely. Both fruit and grip. No rush to crush. 8.1.24. — 4 months ago

Vanessa

9.2

This wine is stunning! 

It has a medium ruby color with pronounced & complex notes of strawberry rhubarb, black cherry compote, blueberry 🫐, boysenberry, pomegranate, kirsch, violet, hibiscus, dried bergamot, black licorice, anise, clove, cardamom, & nutmeg. The palate offers mouth-watering acidity, a medium body, plush tannins, medium alcohol (13%), & a lingering finish.

It’s no wonder this was among Wine Spectator’s top 100 wines last year, featured at #32!  Cheers to that!! 🥂
— 9 months ago

Mark Schwarzmann

9.4

The best of the single vineyard chardonnay we got from Bërgstrom. The La Spirale was full bodied, bold wine with deep color and green apple. — 2 years ago

Matthew Cohen

9.2

Nose is plummy. Maybe a hint of stewed fruit.

Palate is sweet plums. Somewhat modern texture. Half way between Cali pinot and burgundy. — 2 years ago