Firstleaf - pear, crisp, porch drinker, minerality, mild acidity — 4 years ago
1978 Chuck Hope left beverage job, moved to Paso Robles, became farmer, & top grape grower. Working with his father, Austin led family into winemaking in ‘95, creating his label in 2000. #7 on Top 100 list, Grapes from 5 small blocks of Paso Robles AVAs, aged in 75% new French oak, 18 mos. Dark deep Ruby, aromas of sweet ripe black fruits & dried smoky tobacco spices. Flavors of ripe blackberry, sweet cacao, espresso & vanilla oak. Big wine, fine tannins, long fruit finish, vanilla overwhelms fruit. The 15% ABV has slight burn. — 5 years ago
Delicious 😋 — 13 hours ago
Immediately loved this wine from first sip, my kind of Sav Blanc, great tasting and extremely affordable! I find it at Wegmans. — 5 years ago
Bold but smooth finish — 11 days ago
Gift from the top Lebanese Sommelier- said to be the best white wine in Lebanon — 2 years ago
Tom Elliot
Founder Northwest Wines
This 3-year-old Sauvignon Blanc is in a very nice spot right now. Salty yellow plum fruit with structured fresh acidity. — 17 days ago