Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Grapes from small Paso Robles AVAs blocks, aged in 75% new oak for 18 mos. Dark Ruby, aromas of sweet ripe black fruits, smoky tobacco and pepper spices. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with herb, cacao, espresso and vanilla oak, after it opened up. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, cacao, vanilla and earthy herbs. Good now! — a month ago

Roberto Carli

9.4

Very good expression with the entertaining of lychee and other bright floral perfumes. Lacks the tension between freshness and botrytis of the best vintages — 10 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Nice garnet color. Aromas of plum, blackberry earth and spices. Dark fruit flavors with accents of coffee, dark chocolate and herbs. Smokey finish. Very “Beaujolais-like.” (Carbonic Maceration?) Fresh and juicy. Acidity also present. Thank You Ron B! — 3 years ago

David White

9.3

See earlier notes and at 7 years old it’s integrating nicely and I’ve several I should consume next four years
Nose of berries cedar box and chassis
Smooth tannins and silky texture with Cabernet Franc to the fore
Plenty to like with a good long finish. — a month ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.0

Not sure. Expected some unique flavors. Yet this turned out to be kind of a middle of the road good Chard. — 4 months ago

Will Stanley

9.4

Johan Reyneke’s Cornerstone blend is a match for many a decent Bordeaux, and in the 2018 vintage is particularly good. Replete with classical aromas of cassis, pencil shavings and cedar, the palate follows with great elegance, structure and a chalky, long finish. If anything, I’d prefer a little more savoury character as this tends towards sweetness (but not over-extraction), but it’s young right now! It’s extraordinary how inexpensive this wine is - it would knock the socks of some Bordeaux Crus Classés in a blind tasting. — 2 years ago

Andrea Soolah

9.0

Bill recc from revelers but NOT the one just similar after the good@one sold out Tastes like Pinot. Nice — a month ago

Desislava Petkova

9.6

Is so good, finish test of chocolate and vanilla. Love it — 3 years ago

barak heller hayun

8.9

Sa chenin.
Feels a bit of a product.

Some tropics, 🍑, 🍏 grapefruit and some vanilla.

Full body.
Medium + acidity.

Long 🎯 with a backbone of bitterness

Really Improved pasta with NYT 'all purpose green sauce' and gauda with truffles cheese grated on top.

All in all nice in the evening.
Not so good the next day. — a year ago

Meche

9.3

Light and refreshing. A bit of red juicy berry but good on the stomach. Would drink again! — 3 years ago