Paul T HB

9.6

The Vineyardist 2nd label.
This one surprised me by how much air it needed to open up. Had a splash on day 1 and immediately corked it back up for a day 2 decant. Definitely not an over extracted Cabernet just to please the masses. My ratings might be higher than others but I work these wines to get the best out of them.

Interesting note I found-

The Vineyardist is a Diamond Mountain property with a long history. In the late 19th century it was purchased by a Dutch shipping captain who planted vineyards and made wine. During prohibition the vineyards were replaced with nut and prune orchards. In 2000 the property was purchased by Dirk Fulton and Becky Kukkola, who began replanting some of the 80 acres to vineyards. — 15 days ago

Kath Rt

8.9

was good… nothing wow…but it wasn’t disappointing either — 2 years ago

Michelle Richards

8.9

Sweeter side — 3 years ago

Norman

9.3

My prior reviews stand. This is a great sake that I really like. It’s softer than the Ken so the Somms rec to gave this one first with the light food and then move to the Ken was a great call. — 17 days ago

JKT

9.1

Old World style from New World maker and site. Broody dark scented but with lift. 230 cases — 6 months ago

Nancy Janzen

10

First enjoyed with Dave Roesler at Luna in 2017 or 18. It was $70. Found it for $20 this winter of 2022 at Lazy Acres and shared with the Hidegs. Also amazing — 3 years ago

Karl Heinmiller

9.5

Yum! Great cab franc from Trader Joes (not necessarily a "great" Cab Franc but great in that it's from TJ and really really good) — 2 months ago

Miranda

9.5

Smooth, fruit and sipable — 2 months ago

Scott Kusalik

9.1

Off dry, fresh apple, a hint of lychee indicating some Gewurztraminer in the blend — 3 years ago

Sean Fitzgerald

9.0

Lots of apple and pear. Nice acid, refreshing Cali SB — 5 years ago