John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.3

Omg. So good. Has it all: fruit, acid, palate grip, structure. Best Arneis there is. Great vintage. — 4 years ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.3

A rare rosé that’s not dominated by primary fruit. This has rosehip, orange peel, mineral salt, peach, dried lavender and herbal, woody notes. Oak tannins. Palate is so lively, textured, broad but tensile, and the finish is looong. Delicious. Second time’s the charm (first bottle was corked) — 4 years ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Being a 2013 Barolo, I expected this to be largely unapproachable and, at least initially, my a suspicions were validated. However, after about 30 minutes of swirling and coming up to temperature, it’s reticence faded away and instead, blossomed into a very attractive, youthful wonder. The nose was quite winsome with black licorice, roses, tar and dark fruits. One of those wines where the bouquet alone is enough to celebrate. On the palate, it was no quite as expressive and very primary with tart dark and red fruits and spices. The structure is intimidating at this stage. Long, mouth drying finish. I would suggest tucking these away for at least another five to ten years to get the most out of it. DIAM cork which I found somewhat surprising. — 4 years ago

Paul T- Huntington Beach

9.7

No rocks for this one, nice & neat is the best way to go
Distillery notes,

A masterful union of three well-bred bourbons. One, a 13-year mahogany bourbon, un‑apologetically peppery with shavings of dark chocolate. Two, an 11-year silky, wheated bourbon rich with vanilla and honey. And three, an 8-year find, finished in Caribbean rum barrels to impart orange, brown sugar and warm island spice. Every sip, an uncharted, sensory adventure. — 4 years ago

Peter Hladun

9.2

Probably one of the best SB’s I’ve ever tasted! Had a finish that lasted as long as some reds I’ve had. Rich complex minerality like un other. Wow! — 4 years ago

Mike R

9.2

Zin and ribs last night and this wine paired perfectly - intense powerful with some extraction evident but when paired with finger sucking Rufus Teague sauce ribs - bam and fireworks - yummy and smiles all around - this wine could last a few years but why for it is so ready NOW — 4 years ago

Alex Moura

9.4

California sunshine in a glass — 4 years ago

Lars Fasel

9.4

Blackberry, blueberry, & boysenberry cobbler. Plump with structure. Nice light herbaceous undertones and some violet for good measure. — 4 years ago

Hanibal

9.1

The best of the trio 08, 09 and 10. Lots of cigar box, red fruits, tobacco...a beautiful young wine that should improve in time — 4 years ago