3/30/2024 - Sausalito Likes this wine:

Have opened a couple of these over the last month. It's drinking really well, ideal. Much smoother than before.

12/31/2023 - Sausalito wrote:

Drinking perfectly.

12/29/2023 - Sausalito Likes this wine:

Quite good.

11/18/2023 - Sausalito wrote:

Solid

3/26/2023 - Sausalito Likes this wine:

more in my wheelhouse than many french

3/26/2023 - Sausalito wrote:

classic repris, drinking well

12/28/2022 - Sausalito Likes this wine:

for anyone who has, its drinking perfectly right now....

5/18/2022 - Sausalito wrote:

N/a

4/29/2022 - Sausalito wrote:

Gave to Sally

12/28/2021 - Sausalito wrote:

Gift

11/19/2021 - Sausalito wrote:

This scored 100pts

4/19/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Incredible value. Smooth and medium body--good by itself or a yummy Greek Pizza

4/19/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Fantastic. Super keeper

4/18/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Amazing.

4/9/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Paired nicely with Pan Seared Salmon and Rice. Ran it through the Venturi Areator, a.k.a. the fart machine.

Look forward to a glass tonight

4/4/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

good drinking, got at half price. big big flavor, its why I bought. Might cellar for a yr or 2

3/23/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

ok. not great. maybe done with Cohn for a while

3/23/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Have no idea where this came from but it was spectacular. We opened and had a bit on friday. By saturday when milk and I finished it, the bottle had become so smooth it was unreal.
Will find more

3/23/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Nice and tart. We were looking for a dry tannic wine and this was perfect. Lanya called it a nice drinkable wine, not blown away.

3/23/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Peppery goodness. Not quite as good as the Howell Mtn Zin.

3/23/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Fantastic, best bottle of night. Had with Mielke and Lanya. Super jammy in a very good way. Perhaps the best Linne blend going.

3/19/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Lanya enjoyed at the tasting room and then enjoyed last night, as did Loni. I wasnt too fond of it. Maybe it was the goat cheese but I felt it had the tell-tale characteristics that tend to trip up wines made with Sonoma Valley Cab grapes. Something of a one-dimensional taste with no finish to speak of. Still a big Eric Ross fan though. Sticking with the other wines

3/19/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Wasnt a big fan, Lanya and Loni seemed to like it but I couldnt get over the hump. The drunk goat cheese was amazing however. New favorite

3/19/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Had with Lanya over a couple of days. Was nothing short of spectacular. It fit the perfect wine profile. Tannic enough to sit on the tongue nicely yet was really inviting. Was good on day one and better on day two. I think its come into its own and I may look into getting a bit more. Excellent wine.

3/15/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Solid, a bit flinty and mineraly but everyone loved it as a second bottle. More than held its own.

3/15/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Spectacular. If notes are right then its only $30 and would make it the best turley deal ever. Very rich, had w Paul and Gordine. A super lush zin, somewhat Petit Syrah ish Lends even more credibility to Howell mtn as the premiere AVA with no close 2nd.

3/10/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

not great, will stick with the rose.

3/8/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

solid, not as good as back in the day. Not sure why.

3/7/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Spectacular. Was a gift from Kai. Real keeper. Wonderfully soft blend with a very rounded profile...very full, absolutely ideal. Looking forward to checking into more of these guys wines in near future.

3/7/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Lanya liked more than I did. Was not as impressed with this Cuvee as last Yoakim Cuvee. I am not sure what to think but am still very bullish on this winery overall. Was a bit too young and wasnt smooth enough. Previous Cuvee maybe had more merlot-type fruit in it. who knows.

3/7/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

quite good. maybe a little pricey but definitely a great Pinot. had w Jaime and Lanya.

3/7/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

quite good, initially was going to buy more but decided against it. good, not great. Audelessa still holds valley cab title

2/28/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Fantastic pairing with roast monkfish in Pernod sauce. Creamy texture was ideal for this dish

2/28/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Drank some and gave away most.

2/28/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Ok

2/28/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Good. Not great. Ok on value

2/28/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Great. Sunday. Rose. Not as good as recent rose's but still tasty. First hot tub in ages

2/28/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Spectacular. Ordered more right after. Drank w kai and Christie and paired beautifully with fennel salad and ahi

2/28/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Best $6 bottle ever

2/28/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Ok. Too sweet Not worth cost in comparison to others

2/28/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Good. A bit sweet. Not worth the price with all the other great ones out there

2/19/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Lanya says its as good as the Famous Gate in its prime. I like it too. Tasting room is the only "must" while in the Sonoma Valley, you wanna get a feel for why we live here, got to Eric Ross tasting room.

2/19/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Blow out good. Trying to get more. Was great beyond expectation (seems to be a theme)
Broke it out with the Havas matriarchy and since it was a 2nd bottle didn't want to drop a fidee. Who knew, right up there. Harkens back to the days of yore, rockpile petite syrah, the beach in saus, orgies and what not (there goes the governorship)

to the point of wine: was surprisingly smooth and speaking of syrah, very full flavor. more syrupy goodness than one would expect.

2/19/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Shall I say it, amazing? Very surprised. With the club discount this was perhaps the best 24$ Merlot ever. Unlike the people in the movies and on the internets, I love Merlot. Maybe 2006 was a good merlot year in the valley. Amazing finish without that bitter youngish taste.

2/13/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Quite good after some serious decanting. Was initially a bit too mineralish for me and a bit tinny. After a day it was very very nice. Seems a good Petite Sirah is hard to find under $40. Not sure this has cracked the code but came close.

2/8/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

Worth the 20$. Not as elegant as I recall with Sean/Beth but still a value.

2/8/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

A bit weak upon opening but the next day was a very pleasant surprise. We tasted it next to an 03 Turley Zin so it wasn't really fair. On its own and with a bit of aeration it was a hit. I recommend but a bit off the price point

2/2/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

surprising, perhaps new favorite benziger. This is 3rd diff wine I have liked, tribute, ono and this.
Super tasty, jury is out on price point. More later

1/28/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

1st sip was great, by 3rd sip it was way too sweet and cough syrupy. Was a bit better 3rd day but def not a "zin like" grape. Total bummer but its always good to try new stuff.

1/28/2010 - Sausalito wrote:

pretty good, a bit peppery and airy for my taste. Not dirty/bulky enough to match up to anderson valley guys or floral and smooth finishing enough for a good carneros. Not a repeat