Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2020 vintage. With @Beth Novak . Decanted and tasted after one hour. Medium body. Nose practically leapt out of the glass with plenty to discuss. Flavors a bit more subdued but definitely present. Just enough back-end, tannic presence to hold court. This should be absolute dynamite in 3-5 years. Initial visit a bit over two years ago (9.5) and was more explosive but will cede that to the last impression getting more air time. Said then that this was my fave since the 1991 vintage and sticking by that. 1.2.26. — 3 months ago

Scott E. Becker

9.5

[Tasted on September 29, 2023 at Nashville Wine Auction Harvest Party with Ned and Beth]

Purchased wine during September 2022 visit to the winery. Fruit is sourced from Ritchie Vineyard in Russian River Valley. Citrus, apple, chamomile and nutmeg on the nose. Melon, stone fruit, chalky minerality and saline notes on the palate. Creamy and rich mouthfeel with a beautiful finish. — 3 years ago

Knox Knox

8.9

2019 vintage. Delicious pear and green apple and floral notes. — 4 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.3

[Tasted on November 7, 2025 at Miel in Nashville with Ned and Beth]

Purchased at winery in Willamette Valley during 2017 visit. Dried cherry and raspberry preserves, with tobacco, earth, smoke, baking spice and perfume. Burgundian style. — 5 months ago

Traci Bartkus

9.5

Resident Christmas party, found at the Cellar — 2 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.5

[Tasted on July 29, 2023 at l’Ete du Vin with Ned and Beth, and again on November 23, 2025 at Sushi Bar in Nashville with Michael, Rachel and Kat]

Black cherry and raspberry fruit with a hint of mandarin orange, mineral notes and beautiful balance. — 3 years ago

Kristen Grimes

9.3

Mineral-forward aromas... limestone... and a little citrus pith. Bright acidity, crisp yellow apple and lemon peel, lingering minerals. — 4 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.2

[Tasted on July 26, 2025 at l’Ete du Vin with Ned and Beth]

Lemon, apple, mango and mandarin orange, with ginger and almonds. — 8 months ago

Ted

9.1

Very nice and just the right amount of sweetness. — 2 years ago

with Jeni

Scott E. Becker

9.5

[Tasted on February 25, 2023 at the Nashville Wine Auction’s Pairings event with Ned and Beth]

Black cherry and plum fruit, with licorice, black tea and spice. Burgundian and clean in style. Stellar wine. — 3 years ago