Spritzy and an adventure! Red light and packing a punch ❤️ — 4 years ago
Ever since we did a tasting with @Anthony Biagi i find this hard not to drink - even young. What a difference Tony has made for Hourglass as well as his own line of Patria. I probably drink his wines 1 out of every 3 or 4 bottles I have. This is a rich, opulent wine and was WOTN when we did our hourglass virtual tasting. — 6 years ago

With yung Tony Fus it was fire — 7 years ago
Soter is Tony Soter's life-long study in viticulture and winegrowing. Settled at Mineral Springs Ranch in the Yamhill-Carlton District of the Willamette Valley. Aged for 12 months in 40% new French oak. A complex nose of ripe berry & dried red fruits with floral scents. On the palate cherry and strawberry flavors, herb notes, savory acidity with smooth silky tannins. Lingering finish ending with mineral notes. Drinks well now. — 7 years ago
Wonderful deal, love this bottle. — 7 years ago
A small winery in the Carneros region of Napa managed by Tony and Jo Ann Truchard successfully growing grapes for over 40 years. Complex aromas of red fruit, floral, citrus and earthy tones. On the palate strawberry and cherry with orange citrus, green tea, and sweet spice. Soft tannins on long finish ending with delicate spice and mineral notes. Nice. — 8 years ago
With cassoulet. Tony Biagi winemaker. Dinner with Chef Dave and Melanie — 5 months ago
Comeback til ræven. Poulsard der smagte som trousseau. Klart bedre end Point Barre. Aftenens bedste rødvin. (Jurasmagning). — 3 years ago
Tony and his wife Herta purchased 30 acres of land in the Napa Valley with the magic ingredient - location. With a splash of Malbec added, aromas of dark berry fruit and cigar box spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and raspberry with cacao, licorice and herb notes. Fine tannins, nice acidity, good balance on long finish ending with fruit and cedar notes. Drinking well now! — 5 years ago
Fabulous older California Chardonnay. Not much acid left (it had all precipitated out), but still rich and very enjoyable. undoubtedly a but past prime for my palate. I tend to prefer to err on the side of drinking California Chardonnay too young rather than chance them being too old, so I wouldn’t hold it any longer if I had it. On the other hand, I certainly wouldn’t pass up a glass if you are offered this. Not sure how anyone could rate this a lot lower unless they had a flawed bottle, but everyone is entitled to their opinion. Thanks Dan. — 8 years ago
Roasted pineapple, hazelnut, and a hint of citrus delivers a rebound of acidity within a rich palate. Creamy and broad with well integrated oak. — 5 months ago
Gout de Jaune. Barnyard nose w hints of dried flowers. Potpourri, dried longan. — 3 years ago
Find yourself a bottle of this if you can. Nicely done Tony. — 7 years ago
The 2015 Tendril ‘Tightrope’ Pinot Noir is a spectacular effort by the talented Tony Rynders. This is a limited production bottling which was aged for eighteen months in 50% new French oak prior to bottling. On the nose this takes on beautiful aromatic range from red and dark fruits to hints of cloves and black truffle shavings. The mouthfeel is downright seductive as layers of dark and red berries connect with earthy undertones and the toasty oak. While this has excellent mid-palate weight, there is also a seamless quality to the wine. The extremely long finish completes this gorgeous new wine. Delightful in its youth, this will continue to cellar well for the next fifteen to twenty years. Drink. 2019-2035- 94
— 7 years ago
Christmas Eve dinner with pasta and shrimp. Bracing acidity with Gravenstein apples that linger through a touch of oak. Lovely and vibrant wine from our friend, Tony Soter. Perfect now but will hold for a few years to come. Fun! — 8 years ago
Paul J
Somewhat cloudy gold color. Melons, camomile, and a touch of peach on the nose. Same on the palate. Massive depth and long finish. Zero acidity. Very well made. — 2 months ago