Eric Urbani

9.1

Even though Gavin Newsome is/was involved I still like this Merlot — 7 months ago

Craig Williams

9.3

Gavin brought this and the Pinot Noir to our little party. Meursualt-like aromas, color(pale) and tension. Exquisitely balanced citrus, apple flavors zenith medium length. Still youthful and aging gracefully. Oregon! — 4 years ago

with Gavin and Maureen

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

I’ve been meaning to try this producer for some time now. I’ve heard & read good things about their work. So when I saw this on “Last Bottle” for $35, I picked a few up. It didn’t disappoint.

The one thing about the Santa Rita Hills region that I struggle with is a number of their Pinot Noirs, for me, are over extracted. That is not the case here.

The fruits were generally mid red. Some blackberries, strawberries, dark cherries, cherries, nice hues of blueberries, pomegranate & cranberries. Gentle wood use, softly layered baking spices, excellent acidity & nicely polished even finish.

Drinks well now but, will hold my other two bottles 2-3 years for further integration & even something a little better.

Photos of; their winery facility, Winemaker- Gavin Chanin and one of their Santa Rita Vineyards. — 5 years ago

Jane Folske

9.2

Pre-Christmas 2022 Christmas dinner gift from Alice and Gavin…drank it together with cheese and crackers appetizer…delicious! Available at Baur au Lac — 2 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.0

Brought this back from a trip we took at Melbourne a couple of years ago. Brought back some great memories with our dear friends Gavin and Claire! — 4 years ago

with Vanessa

Adam Drawwater

9.6

Great from the first taste — 5 years ago

Jennifer Dennis

9.6

$40 @ TW, Gavin bought — 2 years ago

John Pizza

9.5

Gavin Nick Tay and Alisa - 02.04.22 — 3 years ago

Craig Williams

9.4

Gavin brought this special bottling from Cristom. Delicious Pinot with pomegranate, underbrush notes. A great example of Oregon Pinot Noir. — 4 years ago

with Gavin and Maureen

MaJ CappS

9.0

Cali cabs all smell about the same to me: well polished with cedar and some Eucalyptus.

Tasting notes carry on this nose. Very elegant red fruits, sweetened by time and ripeness, almost akin to candied fruits in the fruitcakes aftertaste, strong and handsome, yet delicate and pretty., this has everything you want in a Cali can of this age. Nice strong Eucalyptus to round out the wine.
Good one for the Gavin and Stacey reunion show.. — 5 years ago