Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

It has gotten to the point I need two wines with the Allen Brothers sampler of Ribcap & Wagyu Ribeye w/ my Roasted Rosemary Potatoes & Christina’s tasty glazed carrots.

The 02 DuHart over achieving the vintage.

The 12 Lutum Durell Vineyard hugs the Rosemary Potato’s & Glazed Cooked Carrots.

The DuHart is dark fruit currants, smoke, tobacco, pronounced lead pencil, clay, river stone, limestone, dark spice, dry& fresh herbs, eucalyptus/mint, dry twig, crushed dry rocks, forest floor and dark wilted flowers with nice acidity & polish & elegance for days. — 5 years ago

Raul Puga

8.9

Light and flavorful — 7 years ago

John L

9.3

This is tasting great already! I couldn't help myself and had to open. Pepper, raspberry, light tannins, and plenty of nice earthy undertones. This vintage is going to age well if you can keep it in the cellar! Thanks Matt K!! — 10 years ago

Turd Ferguson

9.4

Top shelf central coast pinot. Ripe, but superb balance with earthy Burgundian vibes — 6 years ago

Dylan Thomas

9.0

Nice chard, May have to open a second bottle for this halibutt I’m about cook — 7 years ago

Marco Rodriguez

9.3

Really nice Pinot. Minerals and earth combined with some faint fruit. "Powerful" Pinot — 9 years ago

Virgilio Ryan

Region Manager East, CRU Selections Terlato Wines International

9.1

Virgilio had this 11 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

I’ve been meaning to try this producer for some time now. I’ve heard & read good things about their work. So when I saw this on “Last Bottle” for $35, I picked a few up. It didn’t disappoint.

The one thing about the Santa Rita Hills region that I struggle with is a number of their Pinot Noirs, for me, are over extracted. That is not the case here.

The fruits were generally mid red. Some blackberries, strawberries, dark cherries, cherries, nice hues of blueberries, pomegranate & cranberries. Gentle wood use, softly layered baking spices, excellent acidity & nicely polished even finish.

Drinks well now but, will hold my other two bottles 2-3 years for further integration & even something a little better.

Photos of; their winery facility, Winemaker- Gavin Chanin and one of their Santa Rita Vineyards. — 6 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.3

Lather, rinse, repeat. — 7 years ago

Charles Hudson

9.1

This guy really knows what he's doing. Can't wait to try the lutum as well. — 11 years ago

with Brandi