Victor Hsu

9.1

This IS Santa Barbara County Pinot! First taste was a big burst of fruit. Not too sweet, not simple and unsophisticated, not a jammy Zin bomb, mind you. Instead, more like a zing of bright, pure, winey fruit. Remarkable and memorable. We had the 2022 vintage in a magnum bottle so perhaps that helped preserve its freshness and purity. We enjoyed this Big Mama at the Palm Restaurant in downtown LA, celebrating my daughter Rachel’s graduation from UCLA Law School. Congratulations, Rachel! — 7 months ago

Alex Bell

9.0

Fruit bomb, minerality at the end — 4 years ago

with Randy

Jonathan Wall

9.0

With burgers. Good structure under that fruit without being a bomb or overly tannic. — 5 years ago

Martijn

9.0

This wine gives new meaning to the Dutch expression “Dikke Sjaak”. Warm red fruit, cherry bomb, a hint of broth. — 9 months ago

garry post

9.0

Bit of a fruit bomb, but wow! — 3 years ago

Angelo Casagrande

9.0

Threw a ton of sediment. A lighter colored zin- not a big alcoholic fruit bomb. This has finesse and character. Some minerally component. This is the tailback, not the tackle. Loved it. Thanks bro. — 5 years ago

Beachin Wino

9.1

This wine really wowed me. Enjoyed at my favorite wine restaurant Bella Monte. This is a beautiful fruit bomb that offers fruit, balance, structure, finish. This one should age beautifully and become more elegant with time. Plan to revisit very soon. Well crafted. — 5 years ago

with Fred

Anthony Pro

9.2

Smoke bomb.

Super complex.

Smooth lingering finish.

Over 30 grapes... really a field blend. — a year ago

Sandy Wolf

9.4

Gift from Sluco. Drank with Brandon and Jodi. A delicious fruit bomb. — 2 years ago

Brecht Spileers

9.1

Fruit bomb toned down after an hour (aerate). From there on kirsch and stewed fruit, subtle herbs and firm acidity as a counterweight. A fantastic coudoulet, outpacing many cndp’s. — 5 years ago

with Charlotte