Kurt Schuster

9.0

Manages to be bright with moderate acidity and still have a waxy last taste to it. Bright straw and slightly under ripe gooseberries, slightly under ripe raisins, persimmons. It has the tart and the acid hit a good golden flavor that has enough sugar developed to not be just bitter. Smooth and flowing, not very viscous, considering the waxy flavors to it, but overall a definite winner, especially in combination with avocado, garlic, pita bread, and all sorts of grilled meats, al pastor style.  — a month ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Fruit comes from the Sierra Madre and Peake Ranch vineyards. Medium lemon color with aromas of white flesh fruits and spicy notes. On the palate, flavors of apple and pineapple with slight citrus notes spice and lively acidity. Medium finish ending with fruit and spice. — 5 months ago

Stephanie Knapp

9.0

J favorite — a year ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Another enjoyable btl that was consistent with my prior note 2 wks ago — 2 months ago

Walter A Wino Forever

9.2

As advertised; jammy but unsweet opening, robust mouthfeel with a long bold finish of leathery goodness — 5 months ago

Alexander Bastian Nielsen

10

Stunningly complex, mesmerising and fantastic.
Full of tertiary notes: Figs, hazelnuts, stemmed ginger, dried lemon peel, honey. Loads of caramel, baking spices, vanilla and tonka beans. Quite oxidative almost sherry like. Super bright acidity, wonderful balance and structure, a super lush and creamy finish. — 7 months ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.3

100% Malbec grown at an altitude of 1600 meters in volcanic soil. This is not your average run of the mill South American Malbec. This Chilean wine is richly blueish red in color that streaks the glass with its viscous 14.5 ABV, medium plus body.

The nose is floral, herbal, and spicy. On the palate the pepper leads, accompanied by fresh red fruit, wood and nuts. The tannins are smooth and the finish is long.

This wine is stellar and it is not done improving, as the oak notes will develop into tertiary flavors. I have more that I will save and comment on later. Vive Chile!!!

93+ points — 3 years ago

Ming L

9.3

This could be the best Chard I’ve tasted from the winery.

The nose reveals ripe stone fruit like peach and nectarine, complemented by subtle citrus and fresh herb notes, and touch of vanilla from judicious oak aging. The palate is lush yet focus, buoyed by vibrant acidity. Long satisfying finish. Really showcasing the structural balance of Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay. — 3 months ago

Eric Urbani

9.1

Tre Bicchiere event in SF — 3 months ago

Riccardo L.

8.9

Subtle sweetness on a dry white was unexpected of a southern Italian white - good thing I didn’t have to try this blind, I’d have guessed something Alsatian. That said, it was great. — a year ago