Brad Jensen

9.4

This was the original wine that taught me what Chardonnay was capable of, and this one, with 8 years of aging still impressed. My friend Eric said it best, “it’s a schizophrenic wine”, the nose is wild and natural, super funky malo, with incredible tartness and yellow citrus, like an underripe pineapple and musty funk. The palate though on this slightly opaque, pale golden liquid is very different. Lemon curd, baked silky citrus explosion, with a woody, forest floor, and mineral like spine that rolls right down the middle, and ends with a surprisingly chalky and stony finish. Such a special site for wine, elevated by the measured hand of a veteran winemaker. @Chris Brockway — 5 months ago

Elaine Thap

9.1

Tablas Creek clone of Counoise(blending grape of Rhône varietals) made by Chris Brockway. Reductive vinification, Indigenous yeast and organic practices. Notes of black cherry, herbal, tar, seaweed. Bright, great acid and very tart. More modest of a California wine. — 9 years ago

with Justin, Madalena and 3 others

Joshua McCasland

9.1

Captured sunshine, brilliant focus and nerve, strawberries dancing on the edge of a razor blade. Nice work @Chris Brockway — 10 years ago

Martinez

9.0

Field blend (80% Carignan, 10% Alicante Bouschet, 4% Zinfandel and 1% Palomino) from 120 years old, ungrafted vines in Alexander Valley that Chris Brockway says he “saved from Cabernetification.” Carbonic maceration. Red fruit and white pepper on the nose. Tart red fruit (strawberry, cranberry) on the palate. Savory, slightly rustic, fresh fresh, high acidity. Very easy to drink. — 2 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.0

I think the craft of winemaking intersects with art in many ways. One that particularly stands out is in blending. This Cabernet Franc is a two vineyard Cuvée from the Central Coast which is actually 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Franc is whole cluster & it delivers that trademark spiciness on the nose along with the perfumed floral notes. The CS brings some heft to the mid palate to deliver some excellent complexity & a bit more grip than this lighter bodied take on Franc. The sum of those artfully blended parts is a good mix of spiced plums & red berries with a sense of freshness & calm enjoyment. Beautifully done @Chris Brockway — 8 years ago

Mark Lindzy

9.1

White peaches and river stones, California Picpoul from @Chris Brockway is making me happy! — 10 years ago

with Josefa and Christy

Adriana Fabbro

9.0

@Delectable Wine I don’t believe the 21 vintage is technically a rosé (despite its almost transparent magenta color).

Anyhow, Chris Brockway has a knack for making “Hawaiian punch for grown ups wines” (and I mean this as a great compliment!) in that his wines are consistently & addictively drinkable in that fruity-glouglou-sorta-kinda-natty-but-clean-accessible way. They are wines one can drink at any occasion and that will please almost any palate, sophisticated or not.

This was one of the wines that stood out to me at the spring release this year. Trousseau with a little Zin blended in. Pomegranate, red plum, carbonic crunch, and a touch of volcanic ash spice on the finish. Fragrant and fresh. — 3 years ago

Marika Reuling

Vintner/Partner Reuling Vineyard

9.2

Drinking Broc on our first date since Jack's birth! A true celebration! Beautiful bouquet. Impressive structure for a Gamay. Love it @Chris Brockway ! — 9 years ago

Mark Lindzy

9.0

Delicious sparkling rosé from @Chris Brockway that pairs remarkably well with Gyst's grilled cheese & sauerkraut sammich — 9 years ago

with Vanessa

Liz Hale

9.0

Gorgeous Paso Cab- think Chris Brockway might be on to something here.... — 10 years ago