Turd Ferguson

9.2

This has that bitter cherry, Alpine herb thing going on that I really like from cooler Sonoma sites. — 13 days ago

Tom Casagrande

9.1

From a very old vineyard. Medium color saturation. I love the nose: classic Dry Creek Zin scents of exceedingly pure spicy blackberry juice, a bit of dark raspberry, and warm sandstoney gravel. Really nice balance on the palate. Surprisingly lip-smacking acidity zips along the somewhat austere (for a Zin) and minerally flavors. Structured almost like a left bank Bordeaux. I really like this . . . but . . . it’s just a tad leaner and more reserved on the palate than my ideal. That said, this will age slowly for a Zin and would pair with a wide variety of meals. Only 14.5% alc., mercifully. 9.1 for now but may go a bit higher in a few years. — 4 months ago

Steve Goore

9.0

Great RRV Pinot with cherry and dark berries mixed with a touch of floral smoke. Delicious but I much prefer Willamette PNs from OR which are generally less expensive and earthy bodied. — 8 months ago

Turd Ferguson

9.1

There’s a bitter savoriness to this that makes it a really excellent food wine. Better on day two. — 2 months ago

Kristian Salvesen

9.0

Very nice and smooth — 3 months ago

Turd Ferguson

9.2

Needs an hour of air then it’s lean and clean. 13.3%. Pear, apple , citrus, some herbs. No wonky oak or butter. Very nice. Would never guess RRV. Pair with wild mushrooms and polenta. — 4 months ago

Sam Friedland

9.1

Very nice, blackberries, restrained tannins — a year ago

Turd Ferguson

9.3

Fun wine to try with some age. Very light color. A bit of tar. Some doodoo. // edit: changing my tune on this one. After a lot of air and even into second day, this has turned into a real gem. Smoky smooth restrained bright long. — 3 months ago

Turd Ferguson

9.2

Melon/pear. Restraint. Nice weight. Enough acid. Hint of caramel on the finish. Very tasty. — 4 months ago

Andrea Watt

8.9

Blackberry, cedar, plum, and smoke. Rich and smooth. — 5 months ago