John Willison

9.1

Strawberries and herbs. Tangerine and mint. — 8 months ago

Garrick Talmage

9.2

Smooth, a little funky grapefruit towards the end, quite fantastic — 3 years ago

with Austin

Zachary Price

9.0

Holiday vino! This little beauty came in my last shipment from Foxen, one of my favorite producers in Santa Barbara county. The Guillermo Grasso is Foxen’s take on a new world Tuscan - a 50:50 Sangiovese (Faith Vineyard)-Cabernet Sauvignon (Vogelzang Vineyard). 22 months in French Oak - 40% new - gives this wine a hefty punch of tannin and body. While the Vogelzang Vineyard is well known for producing wonderfully complex Cabernet, I’m not as familiar with Faith Vineyard - however a quick Google search shows that the Vineyard, located in Santa Ynez, specializes in Sangiovese and Sauvignon Blanc on a 7 acre plot. Though Foxen recommends cellaring this one for a few years to mellow out - I’m drinking it early. Paired with fish tacos. ~$35 | #foxen #santaynezvalley #supertuscan

On the eyes: Deep, concentrated blood red, bright - but hazy (unfined and unfiltered), med+ stain, med+ tears, no gas.

On the nose: Strawberry, cherry, rose hips, pencil shavings, tobacco, and a bit of earthy funk. Med+ alcohol.

On the tongue: Med+ acid, med+ tannin, med+ alcohol, full body, firm and tight. Red currants, raspberry, floral high notes, cigar box, and worn leather. A bit cloying and rambunctious - it would benefit from a year or two in the cellar, but still very yummy! Decant it and enjoy! Merry Christmas! — 7 years ago

Paul T HB

9.4

Didn’t think much of it on day one, corked up and forgot about it with busy schedule.
Day 3 figured its time to dump, but tried a glass before hand, it was pretty good. I’m continuously surprised by this winery — a year ago

JKT

9.0

Opened 7/27/18 agave Mexican place dinner with Cindy Bao and David. Paired perfectly with octopus appetizer. Also good with fish dish. — 6 years ago

George Hesse

8.9

This is a delightful light juice. It tastes like a light Chardonnay. Not heavy, or buttery. Jennifer thinks it tastes like a good Chardonnay, heavier than a Sauvignon Blanc but not as heavy as a typical CA Chardonnay. Reminds me of a Burgundy Chardonnay. The funny thing is that it's a Sauvignon Blanc!! For Jennifer it's not a light summer drink but more for winter. She would get it again. If this were a Chardonnay we would rate it higher. For Jennifer as a Chardonnay she would rate it a 9 but as a Sauvignon Blanc she gives it a 8.5. — 7 years ago

with Jennifer

Nate Axline

8.9

Needs decanting, still pretty reductive on the nose. Not decanting, was best day 4 & 5 — 3 years ago

Joe Estrada

9.4

Paired with a bbq’d bone-in ribeye!!! — 5 years ago

with Brad and Greg

Andrew Crane

9.5

Crisp, clean, dry. Perfect on a hot day. — 7 years ago

Phil Castellano

9.4

Simply amazing. Forgot about this one and it has been sitting idle for about 8 years or so. Great secondary flavors have developed and I am truly surprised by its depth and complexity. Pops with fruit, minerals, and spice. Ever long finish. — 8 years ago