92pts James Suckling Very fruity, full-bodied and oak-driven, this wine wraps almost-sweet red and black cherries in vanilla beans and baking spices from new oak barrels. It’s broad, mouth-filling and rich in texture. Drink now. Winemaker Notes Our fruit is hand-harvested into small bins in the early morning to protect the fruit and preserve freshness….
Winemaker Notes As always, a blend of Swan’s vineyard designated Pinot Noir. Every Pinot Noir is made to be the best it can be with a barrel-by-barrel selection process just before bottling. As opposed to the vineyard wines, which, by their very nature are idiosyncratic, the attempt with this wine is to make one that…
Winemaker Notes Savory notes of violets are complemented by initial notes of raspberry, cranberry, and orange zest, which give way to supple tannins that provide the wine with a touch of cedar, adding complexity and length.
99pts Jeb Dunnuck From a certified organic, high-quality site, the absolutely stunning 2021 Pinot Noir Temperance Hill Vineyard pours a deeper jeweled ruby with purple tinge. It will also certainly do well to decant if opening any time soon, but it quickly blows off to reveal a gorgeous spectrum of aromas including kirsch, lavender, clove,…
Winemaker Notes While SBC stands for Santa Barbara County, the 2022 is once again specifically all Sta. Rita Hills, featuring Radian, Sanford & Benedict, La Rinconada, and Kessler-Haak vineyards. Small amounts of new French oak and stems lay the structural foundation while a brief elevage promotes the freshness and fruitiness everyone expects from this AVA….
Winemaker Notes This wine is deep garnet in color with aromas of wild strawberry, cherry, red currants and forest floor, accented by notes of dried tea, rose petals, cedar and vanilla bean. On the palate, the wine s bright acidity and supple texture are accompanied by delicate tannins and a long, lingering finish. About the…
95pts Wine Spectator Ripe, rich and silky in feel, offering a gorgeous range and mouthfeel, with raspberry and blood orange pâte de fruit notes draped over rooibos tea, rosehip and singed vanilla notes. All of the elements meld nicely through the long, licorice-accented finish. Best from 2025 through 2037. 341 cases made. 94pts Jeb Dunnuck…
96pts James Suckling Fascinating aromas to this with dark fruits and flint with iron shavings. Ink. Bark and mushroom. Full-bodied with juicy supple tannins. Deep and serious. Dark at the end. Thoughtful complexity.Winemaker s Notes We recently took our commitment to sustainability a step further and began farming our most important vineyard, Meredith Estate, organically….
92pts James Suckling Aromas of cedar, dried strawberries and hints of toffee follow through to a light to medium body with attractive orange flavors and acidity highlighting the fruit described in the nose. Drink or hold. Winemaker Notes The 2022 Olema Pinot Noir entices with a prominent nose featuring blackberry compote, cinnamon sticks, and fresh red…
Winemaker Notes Deep, complex aromatics are accented by dark cherry and a touch of cranberry. Barrel aging lends subtle smoky notes and hints of baking spices to the flavor. The mouth-feel is rich and concentrated from the low yields and warm climate of the Rogue Valley. The wine has great depth yet is very balanced…
Winemaker Notes The 2022 Slander delivers a medium ruby core with a lucid rim that’s almost translucent. Aromatically, bing cherry, briar fruit and some raspberry give way to ripe strawberry and associated red fruits. Bright and enveloping on the entry, notes of fresh strawberry, watermelon, thyme and a hint of funk come through. Spicy on…
90pts Wine Enthusiast Sassy and classy, this bottling is reminiscent of your breakfast berry bowl, with Greek yogurt, bunches of fresh fruit, grated lemon zest, fresh mint and the morning fog. Enjoy with your favorite grilled protein. Winemaker Notes Vibrant, clear garnet in color with aromas of raspberry, cranberry, and plum on the nose. On…
Winemaker Notes This vineyard sits high on a rock strewn, windswept hill directly overlooking the Petaluma Gap, the coastal mountain feature that feeds the cool Pacific air into the Russian River basin. Usually the last vineyard they pick each year, and often the most tannic of our wines, the 2018 offering has intense aromas of…
94pts Robert Parker s Wine Advocate The 2017 Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard was made with 10% whole cluster and aged in 70% new oak. Pale to medium ruby-purple, it opens warm and inviting with cinnamon toast, Bing cherries, fresh cranberries, red licorice, tangerine peel, tree bark and amaro. It’s medium-bodied, über silky and spicy, framed…
97pts James Suckling This is so spicy, with crushed cloves, nettles and blue fruit. Sichuan spices, too. Full-bodied with juicy fruit and orange zest. Creamy and polished tannins. Wonderful depth and length. Drink or hold. 95pts Wine Spectator Assertive, with a forthright beam of plum, cherry and mulberry pâte de fruit flavors that stretch out…
96pts Vinous The 2021 Pinot Noir (West Sonoma Coast), a new wine in this range, is lights out. Rich, ample and bold, the 2021 races across palate with layers of purplish fruit, lavender, spice, menthol, licorice and spice. A dollop of stems adds nuance, but without dominating the overall balance. There s terrific acidity and…