Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.6

2014 vintage. Excellent fill and cork. Not decanted. Tasted after 1.25 hours open. The best red I’ve ever tasted from Paul Hobbs (and have had approx 125 samples over the years-including the high-end bleep). In a really admirable place currently between integration and balance, fruit and tannins. Will it improve? Doubtful. Can it hold steady for a spell? Definitely. Not exactly the biggest fan of what consists of To Kalon/Tokalon juice/interpretation these days vs the 60’s/70’s/80’s/earlyish 90’s but this was phenomenal. Medium body with respectable sed. A mullet wine…all business up front with a party on the back palate. Color me surprised and impressed. 11.8.24. — 13 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2020 | rich, expressive — a month ago

Joe Flo

9.5

Just continues to improve excellent value. — a month ago

Chip Habegger

9.0

Much prefer this 2020 vintage over 2021 and slightly over 2022. 2020 created a very floral and moderately fruit-forward nose that is still dry with high-minus acidity. Minerality typical of FLX Riesling is there. Finishes shorter than I like. — a month ago

Jane Nuss

9.2

Deep purple in the glass, with aromas of dark cherry, vanilla, spices, and earthy notes. The palate reveals layers of oak and ripe red and blackberry fruits. Opulent, with a medium body and soft tannins, it embodies a New World style—a Pinot Noir for Cabernet lovers. The ABV is on the higher side, and it could benefit from additional aging. — a month ago

Paul J

9.7

1hr+ decant. Lovely dark red/purple color. Still has years left in it. Blue fruit with cedar and car exhaust (in a good way!). Well integrated as only Paul can do. So definitive I could guess this blind every time. Love it! Medium plus depth and finish. Would love to try this side by side with Pontet Canet. This rocks!! — 2 months ago

with Brooke

TJ Maxwell

9.4

Big & bold. Ripe dark fruit, spice, etc…Evolved yet still developing. Really loved the complex tertiary flavors starting to appear. One complaint: WHOPPING 14.7%! — 12 days ago

Neal Ferry

9.3

Another great $47 bottle — 6 days ago

Lauren Young

8.9

At first a little too fruity but then mellowed out — a month ago

Eric Urbani

9.0

Wine making in this Armenian region dates back 6,100 years. Blend of four indigenous varietals. 13.5% abv — a month ago