3/17/2023 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Was perfectly fine but not memorable. Had hoped for something more profound. Lots of eucalyptus but not much more. Still very young with deep color so will wait another 4-5 years before the next bottle.

3/11/2023 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Very nice PN. Could have gone higher on score but just lacks some of the depth from similar vintage Noerthern CA Pinots we are drinking now

1/27/2023 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Very full rounded Pinot. Alcohol a bit too high for my liking. Nice but would prefer a bit more austerity

1/21/2023 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Always great. Very typical Williams Selyem with bright fruit.

1/21/2023 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Very nice but not exceptional. Lacked some fruit and roundness.

1/6/2023 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Great wine. Opened and drank - next time will decant Sonus even better. Great balance of fruit and tannin.

1/6/2023 - bgriffi1 Does not like this wine:

Had to be a bottle gone bad. Did not smell off but tasted terrible. Was like horrible box wine you buy at Costco.

12/28/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Felt was a bit too acidic and lacked fruit. Uncorked and drank - perhaps would have been better with a good decant.

12/25/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Drank after an Alpine Vineyard bottle, also 2012. Alpine Vineyard was much more complex and structured so this bottle was something of a disappointment. Good but not great.

12/25/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Amazing depth of flavor with earth tones not typically found in CA PN. Nice floral scents as well. A great wine

12/24/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Very nice syrah. Elegant with nice balance of fruit and tannin.

12/23/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Absolutely fine Tuscan. Nothing truly notable, just good drinking

12/23/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Nice brunello. Well balanced with fruit and tannin. Nothing exceptional but nothing to criticize either

12/16/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Just fine, middle of the road PN. A bit too acidic and lacked depth of fruit.

12/11/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Was just fine, middle of the road PN

12/3/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Fantastic wine. Great balance of fruit and tannin. Got better and better as opened up

12/2/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Not your typical CS. Good babalnce of fruit and tannin but lacked that certain depth of flavors.

12/2/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Typical Copain PN. Fairly austere but enough fruit to make it enjoyable.

11/18/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Very pleasant. Does remind one of beef stew with hint of pepper

11/13/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Excellent stuff. Not showing any age. Great balance.

11/13/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Excellent. Very elegant.

11/6/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Always good. Super dependable PN and not showing any signs of age.

10/28/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Beautiful syrah. Very graceful. Great balance of fruit and tannin

10/19/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Has aged really well. Should have decanted as the wine improved markedly over dinner. Lots of life left

10/15/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Really has aged well. Great balance of fruit and tannin. Extremely drinkable

10/6/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

A nice but not exceptional PN. Lacked both the deeper plum as well as brighter cherry fruit.

10/7/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Great pinot. Perfectly balanced. Showing no signs of age

8/5/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Perfectly fine Brunello but nothing exceptional. Expecting more Seth and longer finish

7/22/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Beautifully aged syrah. Balanced fruit and tannin. Shows the subtleties of the syrah grape

7/23/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Very nice and could have benefitted from a long decant

7/3/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Not as good as previous bottle - but did not give appropriate time to open up. A lot of sweet fruit up front which faded as the wine got more air. Last few sips were the best.

6/23/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Nice everyday PN. I liked the acidity. Lacks in round fruit

6/24/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Quite dry and lean. Classics Burgundy

6/24/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Just amazing. 36 years young. Nice balance of fruit and tannin and color surprisingly deep still.

6/20/2022 - bgriffi1 wrote:

Was fine. Red wine - nothing more or less.

6/18/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Fantastic wine. Showing no age. Beautifully balanced.

6/10/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Very nice Pinot. Perhaps not as nuanced in its fruit as others but good balance of fruit and tannin. Seems built to last much longer.

5/2/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

The familiar taste dominated by cherries. A bit thinner than others.

4/30/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Excellent Burgundian style. Great acidity. Will buy more!

4/30/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

A very nice PN. Well rounded cherry and strawberry fruit. Still many years to go

4/29/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Beautiful garnet color. Nice cherry on palate but would have liked to be bolder.

4/23/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Pulled cork and drank. Was perfectly nice but would have benefitted from more air and time to breathe. Lots of life left in this wine - once again the drinking windows in CellarTracker are way too short. Nice balance of fruit and tannin and will be great drinking for another 5 years

4/17/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Tremendous RR pinot. Not showing any age and beautifully balanced between plum/cherry fruit and tannins.

4/15/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

A big Pinot! I think needs a number more years to mellow out and become more refined.

4/2/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Pleasant young Pinot. Fairly astringent at this point so will benefit from some age.

4/2/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Great stuff. Continues to have great balance between fruit and tannin.

4/1/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Still tons of life left in this wine. Enjoyed but still think too much alcohol as is typical of all Hobbs wines of this era.

3/25/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Nice but not exceptional. Cedar very prominent on nose.

3/24/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Very nice balance of tannin and fruit. Would have liked a bit longer aftertaste that lingered at the back of my tongue.

3/19/2022 - bgriffi1 Likes this wine:

Was fine - no flaws but nothing to really remember as well.