Victor Hsu

9.1

This IS Santa Barbara County Pinot! First taste was a big burst of fruit. Not too sweet, not simple and unsophisticated, not a jammy Zin bomb, mind you. Instead, more like a zing of bright, pure, winey fruit. Remarkable and memorable. We had the 2022 vintage in a magnum bottle so perhaps that helped preserve its freshness and purity. We enjoyed this Big Mama at the Palm Restaurant in downtown LA, celebrating my daughter Rachel’s graduation from UCLA Law School. Congratulations, Rachel! — 6 days ago

Jess

9.2

Deeep purple color.
Aromas of baked blueberry, blackberry, green bell pepper, hint of vanilla.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, vanilla, cedar, licorice. Medium-rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5 — a month ago

Jen

8.9

On National Geographic islander II in the Galapagos! — a month ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.3

Candied lemon, wet wool, almondpaste and notes of stony minerality and fresh straw. Acidity feels kinds low.
To drink now. — 2 days ago

Dawn E.

9.0

Delicious, quaffable, red berries, earth, herbs, and wet stone. — 4 days ago

Steven Heydemann

9.4

Outstanding. Honeyed, fresh, apricot, mineral. Really lovely. — 14 days ago

Phil Kessling

9.0

Classic. Crisp citrus, hint of cut grass, slight salinity, wet rock, great acidity. — 8 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2019 vintage. Heavy/full body. This is banging. Fruit. Body. Earth/minerals. Spices. Great stuff. 5.9.24. — 9 days ago

Jeffrey Trezek

9.5

Deep, rich aromas of leather and black fruit. Silky mouthful with easy tannins. Excellent sip! — 8 days ago

Weston Mallgren

8.9

Love this varietal but not at this ABV. The fruit overpowers the earthiness and makes me think of Cab Sav. Under $25 where I live — 17 days ago