David Shaw

9.2

My first tasting of the latest vintage. White floral and dried citrus peel aromas. Back label promises flavors of preserved lemon, key lime and thyme. Key lime was prominent with some herb (probably thyme) and tangerine pith. I’m not huge on preserved lemon but then I’m not all that familiar with it in dining, just a few Moroccan and Italian entrees I’ve had using it. So maybe it’s there; I just don’t picture it in my mind’s eye. There is a mineral and lactic-like finish with length in the citrus flavors. Some skin astringency as well, more becoming than not. I like the acidity level, forward but not overpowering. Great balance here overall. Always a pleasurable pour, this one, from vintage to vintage. — 2 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2022 vintage. Fave of the three new 2022 red releases-Côte A Côte, Optimus Estate Estate Reserve-and also the most affordable. 3.11.26. — 6 months ago

Scott E. Becker

9.0

[Tasted on November 23, 2025 at Home]

Purchased during October 2019 visit to winery in Paso Robles. 40% Syrah; 25% Grenache; 24% Mourvèdre; 8% Petit Verdot; 3% Graciano. Strawberry, watermelon, white peach and mandarin orange fruit, with notes of rose petal, herbs de Provence and saline. — 10 months ago

Billy L.

9.3

Thanksgiving 🦃Wines & Champagne 🍾 Cheers👍🏻👏🏻
— 2 years ago

Raul Puga

9.3

Yummmmmm!!!! — 2 years ago

Lyn Farmer

9.0

Dry and very classic tasting Riesling. Wet stone, lime, honeysuckle, green apple, green pear, flint, and the faintest hint of petrol. Clean with high acidity, medium alcohol, light body and a terrific compliment to food. I had it with tuna tartare and it was a knockout. Terrific value. — 3 years ago

Antra Stabler

9.6

Delicate. Easy drinkable. Really enjoyed it. — a month ago

romo

9.3

Sans soufre — 4 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

10

Outrageous. The Lafite of Germany. So classy. Aristocratic. Will need a decade but still utterly perfect in every way. A diamond cut from sun. — 6 months ago

Mark S.

8.9

Oak, vanilla, pepper. Black currant. Chocolate nuance. Leather. Concentration. Dry. Not much spicy. 8 years vantage. Wolf Blass Grey Label McLaren Vale Shiraz 17 @, TPEC, 250614 — a year ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.7

Cena con carlos gaytan y David wolf de petrus con los winegeeks jrz elp — 2 years ago

Lynn Graham

9.8

Fabulous buttery oaky finish. We enjoyed a 2019 fist which was richer than the 2021 reserve — 2 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2016 vintage. Massive. Needs an 8hr/holiday decant. Was drinking great after open 3hrs but needed more airtime. — 3 years ago

Karilyn Lesassier-Van Oosten

9.1

Wow! It’s so yellow. — 2 months ago

Dave

8.9

Smoky and chewy. Fruity and chocolatey. Thin but full flavored.
Listening to Tom T. Hall — 3 months ago

Jessica Dean

9.8

Minerally and tart! Love! — 7 months ago

Michelle Wong

9.2

Will be delicious for many more years. Very juicy and full of complex earthy flavors. — 8 months ago

David Walser

9.5

What a delicious bottle of wine. I’m not remembering when or where I got this or the cost but I’m impressed with how well it has held up after 23 years. — a year ago

Boris Mathiszik

9.1

Crisp and bone dry German Riesling perfect for hot days. This trocken from the Pfalz is a great example of those German wines. Delicious, but not for everyone. — 2 years ago

Mark Mannebach

9.0

Nice complexity of aromas. — 3 years ago