Blend from estate vineyards; Sanford & Benedict Vineyard (~44%) and La Rinconada (~56%), changes a bit year/year, aged 11 months in 27% new French oak, light Ruby color with aromas of tart fruit, spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of raspberry and cranberry with white flower notes and an array of spices. Fine dusty tannins, long finish ending with fresh fruit, spice and earthy tones. Good now! — 2 months ago
2021. Raspberry, cherry, stemmy, little cola and nice acid. — a year ago
Complex Chardonnay. A blend of minerality, sea air, and mild tropical fruits. Very interesting and enjoyable! — a month ago
100% Pinot Noir sourced from Domaine de la Cote and La Rinconada vineyard in Santa Rita Hills. Aged for 6 months in neutral oak and 4 months in tank. Delicate nose with red fruit and spicy notes (cinnamon). Medium-bodied, elegant, good acidity. Drank it too quickly — 9 months ago
Wow. This tastes like a salty Meursault. — a year ago
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P: lovely sweet fruit. Spicy. — 2 months ago
Crisp with mineral, lemon, apricot and melon tones — 3 months ago
With beef bourguignon/cassoulet hybrid — 9 months ago
Bright red fruit that finishes. Smooth with some slight spice and mineral notes — a year ago
John Howard
Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries
A little over-Oaked but nice. — 17 days ago