Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Tried two of their more current releases, 21 Russian River & 21 Crown Gap and this 2017 Thorn Ridge from Magnum. Always consistent, solid Pinots from KB. Paired well with the Duck.

At Pebble Beach Food & Wine 2025.

The ticket to this event has a pretty big price tag. But when you consider what a Napa etc. tasting or two and lunch would cost you, you are pretty much there and there is so much more than that. It ends up having great value. It’s wine, spirits and food candy land.
— 12 days ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Pale ruby color- very translucent. Had to give this one a 30 min. decanting. Muted red fruit flavors, black olive, floral notes and earthy. The 10 years has given this some interesting flavors of cranberry, cherry, baking spices and a red fruit finish. — 5 months ago

Doggfather

9.3

Really loved this Barossa Shiraz! Reminds me of my early days of exploring the great Aussie Shiraz scene — 8 months ago

Paul J

9.5

Bought a 10yr vertical at a charity auction last night. This was the oldest bottle.

Quick decant for a broken cork. Very dark red color. Plums, prunes, and a hint of cedar on the nose. Juicy wine with great depth. Dark cherries and cedar on the palate. Medium plus finish. Well made. Great buy for an even better cause! — 3 days ago

with Brooke

ESF

9.5

True to form - see previous notes, still peaking — 5 months ago

Fernando Frontera

9.2

The Prisoner Wine Co. Tasting - 3/4
Excellent Merlot — 7 months ago

Lauri Metz

9.8

Full bodied, soft on the palate, black berries and black current with hints of spice and chocolate. A new favorite! — 9 months ago

Randy Fillingim

9.2

My first anything from this winery, this was delicious. At 19 years old- still bringing it -the fruit and tannin factors that count. A joy to drink.  — 22 days ago

Carter White

9.3

Cassis and green pepper, rich and juicy. — 4 months ago

Paul J

9.1

1hr+ decant. Dark purple color. Dark fruit and cough medicine, with hints of prunes and baking spices on the nose. Cough medicine and more alcohol than I expected on the palate. Zero oak and lacks structure. Medium depth and the wine really coates the palate and sticks to your teeth. Medium plus finish. Good, just not my style.

Downgrading from 93 as this has become very harsh in the palate and fruit is gone. — 6 months ago

with Brooke