Had La Macchiona as part of a wine pairing at Septime, so I had to grab a bottle from this producer when I saw it. Not sure what I expected but it was much richer, fuller, and sweeter than I thought. The sweetness slowly wore off giving way to ripe cherries and rhubarb as it opened. Stood up well to the Mediterranean food of all things we had with it and actually quite a nice compliment to it in many ways. Lacked some depth but primary characteristics were strong and carried this wine beyond my expectations. — 4 months ago
Plum and dark cherry, generous earth, and a dry finish with moderate tannins. — 3 days ago
2015 with Cosi Cucina pasta take out. Very good wine. — a month ago
2018 vintage. 100% syrah. Willow Creek District. Paderewski Vineyard. Heavy body. Multi-faceted nose. Price has crept up substantially so it is no longer a QPR/bang for the buck darling but is still rocking at full volume. Sometimes, you gotta drop the coin for the concert. 5.29.24. — 4 months ago
Zesty, cheek puckering, mineral driven. — 2 days ago
The recently released (3/24) Bodega Theriot Chardonnay from Rivers-Marie is excellent. Sunlit straw color, subtle nose, beautiful white fruits, crushed stone and the slightest bit of oak at the back to round it off. This should gain depth from its existing heights! — 5 months ago
Doug Powers
Lavender, floral, dried red cherry fruit, very complex aromatics, flavors of red cherry, some tannins, also the 15% ABV shows late (my only real nit), medium-long finish, solid Ventoux rouge! — 6 days ago