Jay Kline

9.4

The 2015 Collio “Studio di Bianco” is an interesting blend of Sauvignon, Riesling and Tocai. The combination is stunning. The wine pours a light straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose…whoa…super aromatic. The wine is developing with bright stone fruit, namely peaches, at first…and then with air, the tropical fruits and lemons emerge with chalky minerals. One the palate, the wine is dry with medium++ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The texture is incredible. The finish is super long and grippy. So chalky, and waxy! Energetic. Brilliant. Drink now and through 2035. — 10 months ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.3

Wow... so light and fresh and ethereal...
Yet brimming with fruit and spice. Impressive length, as well.
What a wonderful composition this is...
Was told that the blend mixes Riesling, Sauvignon and Friulano, but it has its own character and it really doesn’t resemble any of those three grapes.
Special stuff. — 5 years ago

Janice in Livermore

9.3

2017 Posada Paella dinner at Wente — 6 years ago

Arielle Anderson Schneider

9.2

Bold but with excellent balance of tannins - surprising and delicious! — 3 years ago

Enrico Pallazzo

8.9

Very underwhelming. — 4 years ago

Robert Henalt

9.1

Nicely oaked. Dark red fruit good finish. Delicious — 6 years ago

Diane Withrow

9.4

Ripe melon on the nose. Rich round complex tropical. Pineapple. Mango. River rock- a touch of astringency to balance the ripeness. Creamy without cloying. Oh so very lovely. It calls for soft shelled crab- any seafood really that’s very fresh and simply prepared. Music? Hmmmm. Jazz. Not studio. Live sets that have some ad lib in them. Nothing too controlled. Celebratory. Savor. Raise that- get it out for friends nice glass- to life!!!! — 6 years ago

Jeff Orlowski

9.3

Nice old vintage purchased at Carlton Winemaker’s Studio. Medium, dry, lovely. — 3 years ago

with Michael and Joe

Jay Kline

9.3

100% Syrah from vines that’s are 10-65 years old and managed manually for the most part. Fermented in concrete and aged for two years in barrels of various sizes but mostly larger (225L-600L). Popped and poured. This bottle took about ten minutes to open but when it did, ohhhhh baby! On the nose it was a mix of blue fruits, dark cherry, and a high end yoga studio...you know, the ones with incense of sandalwood, gardenia and bergamot...basically everything but the patchouli. On the palate, things got even more interesting with firm blue fruits, tart dark cherries, lightly spiced meats and minerals. The finish lasts for five minutes. In fact, there is crazy effect after a couple of minutes that reminds me of Acmella oleracea (Sichuan buttons or buzz buttons). Absolutely wild! Never had a wine do that. No doubt, this is a Saint-Joseph of the highest level. Definitely a producer to keep an eye out for. — 4 years ago

Jan Jacobsen

10

Light and delicius — 6 years ago