Sommelier, Tavern Ancestrale, Walla Walla WA
Cabernet franc dominant blend. M* ruby, rosé and sweet fruit on the nose, baking spice. Fresh and medium bodied but with alcohol poking out. Organic, earthy finish. Moderate plus length — 3 years ago
Holy QPR. This wine shows a bit of the wild side of Pinot Noir with biodynamic fruit and aged in amphora for less than 30 bucks! Yes please. — 4 years ago
Made with organic fruit, m- lemon gold with m aroma flavors of grapefruit pith, white peach, soft white flowers stony mineral, almond skin, mod finish. — 5 years ago
Lots of reduction. A bit overwhelming albeit “noble”. — 8 days ago
M Stoney aroma faint white flowers. Textured and ripe on palate with a creamy leesy finish. Lengthy. — 3 years ago
Made with organic fruit, moderate ruby color, moderate plus intensity of a youthful aroma ripe red cherry dried herb, fresh violet, fresh tilled earth, moderate rustic tannin, moderate finish. 14% abv. Good value everyday drinker. — 5 years ago
Had the 2019 on June 29 2025 and it needs a lot more time. A beautiful wine with classic character but is one for the cellar. Wait another 5-10 years at least. — a year ago
Elevated aromatic intensity of red flowers spice forest floor somewhat reminiscent of gamay. Tart red fruit and pronounced granitic finish. Moderate length finishing with moderate minus tannin. — 3 years ago
Mod pink salmon color. Moderate plus intensity of aroma. Fresh and vibrant clean fruit. Just ripe watermelon, peach, cherry showing “grenachety”, moderate minus finish, finishes a bit bitter. — 5 years ago
Robert Gomez
The ‘99 Pinot was famous for being called out for TCA contamination so much so, its sale was halted. However, not one reviewer here seems to detect TCA. — 5 hours ago