Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

First up, this is made by Master Sommelier-Raj Parr & his business partner Sashi Moorman. I studied for my Sommeliers test one day with Raj.

Second, this is one of few Santa Rita Hills I like. Most are over extracted for me. IMHO, many drink like Cabernet-Pinot blends. This is not. It is more Burgundian in style.

The 2018 is starting to come around. It shows some nice evolution & integration.

Lush & ripe entry of; blackberries, dark cherries, both plums, strawberries, black raspberries, raspberries, cranberries, dry herbs are bountiful, mid, dark spice, a touch of smoke, grilled meats, moist clay, limestone, dry top soil, some menthol, eucalyptus w/ bark, mid berry cola, red, dark, blue & purple florals for days, excellent round acidity, nice; tension, structure, balance & elegant finish that lands on spice & softened earth that lasts nearly two-minutes. — 16 days ago

Joe Roth

8.9

Nice and light — 4 years ago

with Jeff and Michael

Jeff Orlowski

9.3

Lovely Raj Parr Chardonnay. Great feel, subtle but complex palate. Excellent! — 4 years ago

with Michael and Joe

Ely Cohn

9.2

Cool Cali style (from Raj Parr).

Purple fresh and lively acidic, with crunch but not crunchy. Leans heavily on black pepper, blue plums and red raspberries with bits of spruce, mint and sharpie. — 6 months ago

Kamall

9.1

Light, chillable red. Drinks like tart, refreshing cranberries and rocks. Lovely. Paired really well with my spicy steak noodles.

Raj Parr’s homage to Envinate. — 3 years ago

Aaron Rankin

9.3

DRC clippings grown at Domaine de La Cote (Sta Rita Hills). First harvest since 2015 planting. Dark and opaque. Nose is extremely expressive and complex to the point where it’s difficult to describe. Brandy soaked maraschino cherries, violets, fennel, herbs, and much more. Silky on the palette with concentrated, long acid. Shows excellent grace and finesse esp for such youth. — 4 years ago

Danny O'Brien

9.2

Really salty and acidic in the best way, something different but great! Medium bodied with some heft on the mouthfeel, but a really zesty and briny finish — 6 months ago

Brooke Gannon

9.5

Beautiful Chardonnay!!! — 2 years ago

with Joseph

Jeff Orlowski

9.4

Lovely Merlot. Full, dry, soft, approachable with black fruit and dark chocolate. Great Raj Parr wine. — 4 years ago

with Michael and Joe

Aaron Rankin

9.1

Lovely wine for a cool spring evening. The young Syrah plays first chair in the beautiful nose. Nice licorice and structure, but not much else at this age. Lay this down for at least a few years. — 4 years ago