DANIEL SMITH

9.2

Like sucking on a piece of wood. Tastes like wood. Then it’s gone. Whoah — 2 years ago

Ron R

9.4

Another cellar experiment of ours. This is showing very well at this stage in its evolution. A hazelnut, nutmeg, brine-like nose gives way to a medium bodied, full-throttle palate. Dense and opulent, this is fruit-forward with pineapples and nectarines. Excellent now, and will stay this way for at least another 3 years, easily.
I was discussing with my wife how I’ve decided to return to my moderate wine roots. I’ve grown weary of spending a “kings ransom” on bottles, and for what exactly?
Ultra expensive wines are becoming like fritterware software, which draws in people like us, with a very disproportionately low gain in tasting experience, relative to cost. This cost me $25 a few years back, and I’ve now decided to drink more frugally. Yes, I have a few “trophy” bottles to get thru, but I’m not wasting any more of my hard-earned on penis extensions.
What are your views in this space (and I don’t mean views on PE’s). — 3 years ago

with Anne-marie

Adriana Fabbro

9.1

A brilliant CalItal (yes, I said it) blend of Vermentino, Falanghina, Biancolella and Fiano from one of the kings of CalItal (Unti).

Fragrant (lemon ice, lemon verbena) and oh so refreshing (yellow flowers, fresh white melon). Delivers way more elegance and length than you’d expect from a simple porch wine.
— 2 years ago

S.S. Mandani

9.1

Tart, fruity, and not cloyingly anything. Exactly what it delivers. And local. Hits the spot. — 3 years ago

Philip Patston

8.9

Slight smokiness, a little rough up front but nice mellow warming finish. Overall a classic Irish whiskey. — 4 years ago

Brian Grech

9.0

With the Kings — 5 years ago

with Ashley

Douglas Braun

9.0

This more specifically from the “Los Olivos District” nicely done Perhaps some whole cluster but with all the earthyness and spice you would expect from Mouvedre medium acidity - seems like a good home for this amazing variety — 3 years ago

Joe Wilko

9.0

Little more bite than I expected but a nice drink. — 3 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Situated at top of Kings Ridge Road along Sonoma Coast, overlooks Pacific at 2000 feet elevation. Ruby with aromas of tangy red fruit aromas, floral and toasty oak spice notes. On the palate a rich full flavor of strawberry and black cherry with exotic spice, earthy oak and firm chalky tannins. Lively acidity gives the wine good balance and carries through the finish with fruit and earthy mineral character ending with subtle notes of cacao. Very Nice! — 3 years ago

James Forsyth

9.0

Super resin, pine. Citra, Cascade and Cashmere hops - two thirds of which are pretty unusual. Acquired but interesting. — 5 years ago