Bruce Dunbar

9.1

I’m late to writing this having worked my way through half a case since 2019, but the wine was outstanding throughout and still seemed to have a lot of life in Jan ‘26. Deep, dark, sweet fruit, edges may have rounded over time but maintains a gentle acidity and earthy finish. Raspberry, tart cherry, plummy finish, a depth that few other WH North Slopes have. Wish I had more. — 5 months ago

Andrew Formi

9.3

Just perfect — 7 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Nose is a spice bomb. Dried, desiccated leaves. Some mid season cherry, wet earth and everything about the nose says aged but with some youthful vigor. Palate is lush and rich, really good, with great concentration and freshness. Nimble and with wonderful acidity and such purity. Velvety sweet tannins and so focused. This is drinking so well. Terrific sweetness and love the classical structure. Long finish and still got some fuel to burn. Even better in 5-8 years. With air this gets so juicy and the energy really shines through. Wow the elegance shines through after 2 hours. 9.5 now. — 10 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

Have not had in 4.5 years Stunning nose of mid season cherry, sour cherry, some dead leaves, tree bark, old wooden barrel and wild mint. A nose one can sink your teeth into. Palate has awesome freshness and acidity. So clean and pure. Nimble and wispy. So much energy and very velvety tannins. Needs to open up but great stuff. As it opens it gets so much sweeter and is so elegant. 9.3 to 9.4. Oh wow did this get good. Silky and sweet. Deeper. Lusher. Juicier. — a year ago

Joe Weinberger

9.3

Loved this. Reduction, floral, fruit, and mineral elements all working harmoniously together. — 2 years ago

Adam Kincaid

9.4

Paired side-by-side with 2016 Lingua Franca Bunker Hill. (Same vintage, same vineyard, different producers!) the this Walter Scott won our hearts and tongues but just barely. Beautiful reduction notes on the nose - burnt matches, some grass, and candied tropical fruits. Strong lemon and orchard fruit components with good malo creaminess and oak, but bright acid and medium bodied tightness. Drank over a few hours and it kept opening with more fruit like papaya, green apple, and apricot. I wish this wouldn’t end. — 4 years ago

with Jillian

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2023 vintage. Medium body. Harmonious melange of green apple and pear with light-medium oak influence and complimentary acidity. Tremendous QPR and the nice price for this producer. 1.3.26. — 6 months ago

Graham

9.3

Similar to last bottle — 8 months ago

romo

9.2

Always a good time hanging out with Walter, I just wish he would shut up about Meursault already. — a year ago

Matthew Cohen

9.2

Nose: that odd taste not oak. As opens elegant pineapple.

Palate: elegant pineapple.

Needs the shower. Well made.

$318 93 vinous — a year ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2023 vintage. Light-medium body. Rhubarb, cherry, earth and concentration in waves. Great OR pinot value. 04.23.25. — a year ago

Michael Walker

9.9

Excellent chard, beautiful golden color, fragrant pear on the nose, good full bodied follow through on the palate. Only demerit is the slightest acidic twist at the back end. But that mellows after breathing awhile. Don’t overchill — 2 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

What a nose. Huge minerals, herbs, vanilla extract, flowers. Really herbal and perfumed. Also some sort of tree bark and tonic aromas. Huge intense palate with that 21 edge. Salty, crunchy and intense. Long and pure. Terrific inner mouth aromas. Concentration. So juicy and long. Elegant. So pure. Refreshing. Salty. So so long. The finish is so good. — 4 years ago

Chris MacLean

9.3

Over delivering again — 6 months ago

with Sarah

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.7

Outrageous. So supple and generous and knockout aromas. — 6 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Dollar for dollar, the best producer of CA Pinot Noir.

Dark cherries, plum, blackberries, black raspberries, mid berry cola/licorice, hint of eucalyptus, dark, rich soil, dry, crushed rocks, limestone, soft; clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt me grilled meats,soft smokiness, mix of dark & red flowers with violets. Round acidity with balance, smartly polished elegance with a finish that lasts 90 seconds and falls evenly on earth & fruits. — 10 months ago

Joe Lyons

9.0

Good fruit, good earth tones, some mushrooms and forest floor hints… good acidity! — a year ago

with Michelle

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

From 100% Wente clones that get max hang time, large and tiny berries packed together, pale lemon with subtle aromas of citrus and stone fruits. On the palate flavors of apple, lemon and lime flavors, crisp acidity, long finish ending with rich mineral character. Perfect now! — 2 years ago

Dave Mayers

9.5

Lucille. Holy WOW! This is American excellence. Lemon stones and reduction xtreme. Wish I could try this in 10 yrs. Perf. — 3 years ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.3

Summer yum …. Killer gamay noir from Pinot/chard experts. We all need more light bodied summer reds that dance across your palate at cellar temp. Low ABV… light purple, cherry, berry, juicy sweetness with lively acid driving the fruit towards the finish. The bottle was gone too quickly with smash burgers and hand cut fries. Reminder to self: buy more next year, — 4 years ago