Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

8.9

2024 vintage. A little too clean. 1.26.26. — 5 months ago

Dale Newman

9.5

Easy to drink like a soft sweet wine — 6 years ago

Olga Liamkina

9.1

Affordable (at bottle king), with distinct flavor profile: fruit, flower notes, leather — 7 years ago

Joe Santiago

9.0

Delicious, fruity and clean...apricot, strawberry... — 7 years ago

Justin Hart

9.6

Probably a little less amazeballs than the 2009 that Obama served the French president when he visited the white house, but still fantastic! A rustic sage and anise note are quite interesting as it lingers long after you swallow. Otherwise, the cherry and cola notes from the cab play off the juicy strawberry and leathery/fleshy notes of the Syrah. Damn this is good! — 7 years ago

with Cherish and Jen

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Beautiful, dark red, perfume fruits. Black currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, boysenberries, lots of blue fruits, expresso, anise, leather, some graphite, sweet dark moist soils, medium intensity volcanic minerals, limestone with blue and dark red floral bouquet.

The body is full. The tannins are round and nicely soften. The structure, length, tension and balance have hit harmony with plenty of life left ahead. Dark currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, boysenberries, loads of blue fruits, expresso roast, anise, dark chocolate, a little caramel, leather, some graphite, leather, dry tobacco, touch of dry herbs, sweet dark moist soils, medium intensity volcanic minerals, limestone and blue and dark red floral bouquet. The acidity is round and beautiful. The finish is long, very well balanced, elegant, polished and lasts minutes.

Photos of; The barn used for winemaking and to host tastings. The first harvested Cabernet grapes of the season, an old school basket press that decorates their grounds, Estate vines and a giant fan to dry the vines if needed amongst the hilltop mountains that surround the Estate. — 8 years ago

Ronald LaMascus

9.2

Now this is Pinot Noir the way it was meant to be! Floral, more subtle and less in your face like Meomi or Belle Glos. The nose is shy upon opening but after a couple of decanter days, it’s really come alive! Excellent with pork or salmon and turkey, it’s great for sipping or pairing. The mouthfeel is excellent and the flavors linger long after your last sip. Never thought California Pinot could be so authentic tasting. — 8 months ago

Joe Roth

9.1

Delicious — 6 years ago

with Michael and Jeff

Brenda Terzich-Garland

9.2

Color a is murky red brown. Nose—a sweet red cherry plum and forest floor barn yard funk with green veggie. A slight menthol lingering. Taste— Sweet strawberry tea flavors hit the pallet. A slight smoky and tobacco medium finish with touches of currant, tea and spices hanging around making the wine soft and pleasant and wanting more. Tannins have sweeten but definitely still there! — 6 years ago

with Karin and Jill

Pat Taylor

9.0

Way too young. Wait a decade, at least. Wouldn’t be fair to judge honestly. Like a unbridled beast that just arrived in its new barn. — 7 years ago

Lance Williams

9.1

Best $18 bottle Pinot that I’ve had in quite some time. Thank you to the great people at the California Wine Country podcast and Bottle Barn in Santa Rosa for turning me onto this wine... — 7 years ago

Mike Evans

9.3

Great weight and texture, lush without being overbearing, lemon curd fruit with a touch of vanilla, a little flabby but drinking very well. I’m not a huge fan of the producer but this one was very appealing. — 8 years ago

Shay A

9.3

Another 4th Friday for the books! What a variety this month!

At 24yrs old, it’s incredible how this drinks. Obviously past its prime, but by no means a lost bottle. Had never heard of this vineyard. Butterscotch, salted popcorn kernels, and cornbread note too. Still retaining some nice acidity! — 8 years ago

with Mark

Jess

9.1

Deep ruby color.
Aromas of barnyard, earth, leather, dried cherry, dried herbs, peppercorn.
Dry. Flavors of barn floor, leather, dried thyme, black olive, peppercorn. Rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 5/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 2 years ago

K

9.6

島田屋で購入
カリフォルニアらしいジャミーな味わいと複雑さが同居したカベルネソービニオン — 6 years ago

Amber Collier

9.7

Best Syrah I’ve had in a long time! Compliments of Dr. LaBove 👌🏻 — 6 years ago

with Mary, Rachel and 2 others

Tom Garland

9.4

Double decant (lots of fine sediment). A beguiling Deep Purple [Machine Head rules]. On the nose: black fruit, earthy, floral some slight barn yard funk which I luv. Taste: silky, nice balance with black cherry, pencil lead, spice and cedar with a long finish...drink em now or over the next 8 years!! — 7 years ago

David Wanek

8.9

Wanted to like this one but it was really fading. Loads of barn yard, iron, not a ton of fruit. Expected much more. — 7 years ago

Alyssa Volpigno

9.1

Barn yard smell, almost carbonated. Delicious! — 7 years ago

Jordan Wardlaw

9.0

Barn saddle leather, damp forest, wild berries, dried herbs, violets. Fairly bretty but it adds some lively mouthfeel component. — 8 years ago