Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.5

Needs time. A little quiet on the nose and palate right now. Great fruit density along with coco, mushroom, and violets. Firm structure and well balanced with tasty spice on palate. Med finish. #vallin #syrah #santabarbara #wholcluster #california #usa #ctbucklinwine — 8 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.1

Lift! Freshness, what a great nose, like violet perfume. Likely from the lack of sulfer (sans soufre). Blackberry, black currant, and spice notes flesh out on the nose and the palate. Fresh acidity and fine but gently structured tannins. Good acidity, nice length. #vallin @dwilson79 — 11 years ago