Shay A

9.1

Christmas Day wine 🎄🎅🏼🍷

Acquired this for two reasons: Flora Springs was my “a-ha” wine 10yrs ago which started my wine journey, and secondly because it’s my sister-in-law’s birth year.

Enjoyed on Christmas Day (with said sister-in-law) and family (the family who introduced me to wine + Flora Springs). Kept the bottle standing for a few days. In the glass, there was bricking but the color was much more vibrant than expected. Aromatically, it showed mushroom and fig, but a good bit of muddled red and black berry fruit, some mint as well. Alive, elegant and bright on the palate with good tannin structure (held strong the two hours it was open). Small hint of tobacco at the finish, but the berry fruit stayed persistent keeping the flavors balanced. Undeniably older Napa (13%) and in great shape. — 9 days ago

Bill Mowry

9.0

Green apple, lemon, and creamy. — a month ago

with Lou, Cristian and 1 other

Stacy Able

9.5

Amazing Yamhill Pinot — 2 months ago

John Willison

9.2

Strawberries and wild herbs, sweet acidity. — 5 days ago

Donald Williams

9.6

One of the best Chardonnays on the planet. Typical of Iron Horse. — a month ago

with Bonnie

Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.9

From magnum. This was the first vintage of Patz & Hall “Alder Springs Vineyard” Chardonnay. At the point of blending a flicker of original youthfulness with otherwise fully matured Chardonnay flavors. This is why we drink older wines. Rich, complex spice and toast, notes of tangerine, beeswax, dried apple, caramel, wildflower, sea breeze, exotic perfume, kiwi, crushed rock. A moderate yellow color. I was there when the grapes were picked. Short of help, we all pitched in to harvest. A miracle. — 2 months ago

Mark Rosse

9.2

Lots of underlying fruitiness still there. Oak influence seems to have diminished. Solid Lytton Springs — 3 days ago

Bill Mowry

9.2

Iron Horse is a favorite of ours for all their sparkling wines. This Classic Brut vintage is 77% Pinot Noir and 23% Chardonnay. Pale straw color, nice bubbles, and green apple flavors. — a month ago

with Lou, Amelia and 1 other

Dawn E.

9.0

Cherry, violets, grahm cracker crust, and cracked pepper on the nose. Tastes of violets, white pepper, bing cherry, black licorice, pine needles, and mint. Nice balance, medium body, and tannins. 90 min decant, interesting Cab for a Paso Robles! — 2 months ago

Travis Ladd

9.3

Delicious way to celebrate buying a home. — 2 months ago