uch an elegant wine for this Grand Cru that tends towards aromatic richness, the pineapple and basil notes very delicate on the nose. On the medium-to full-bodied palate there’s more succulence, but even there the crushed-stone... Read More
The 2024 Pinot Gris Hillsides is perfumed with notes of crushed nectarine, lemon oil, mint and the slightest whiff of sweet spice. Notable textural depth is on display, nearly oily in feel, with tropical citrus tones complementing... Read More
The aromatics leap out of the glass, showing a mix of lemon verbena, lemongrass and lemon balm flavors, plus a touch of wild fennel. Vibrant, juicy fruit flavors are at the core, led by citrus notes of Meyer lemon, pomelo and... Read More
Cherry blossoms, bark and fruit combine with spiced cocoa, black tea with milk and even a hint of orange zest. Tannins are pliable, carrying into a lengthy finish. Another delicious example of Alto Moncayo's effort celebrate... Read More
This ripe and generous Cabernet leans into the variety's fruitier side, with bright cherry, raspberry and chocolate aromas on the nose. The palate feels supple with silky tannins, zippy acidity and flavors of cassis, tobacco... Read More
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Crown Vineyard is a saturated inky red color and is compact and deep on the nose, with notes of pencil lead, black cherries, compact currants, and cedar. It was raised for 32 months in 52% new... Read More
The NV Brut Concordia blends 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir, using 40% reserve wines, some from a perpetual reserve. Slight smokiness opens the nose, revealing creamy ripe apple flesh and a touch of mandarin peel. Lively mousse... Read More
This has an attractive, slightly spiced character with ripe red and dark berries, hints of walnuts, dried herbs and ground cloves. Medium- to full-bodied, firm and chalky. Has tight-grained tannins, yet with juicy acidity and... Read More
The 2024 Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard is one of the standouts in this vintage. Rich and sumptuous but also light on its feet, the 2024 opens with deeply pitched aromatics. Silky, nuanced tannins help shape this striking, mid-weight... Read More
This wine consistently makes a compelling case for one of the best under $50 Oregon Pinot Noirs. Winemaker Ben Casteel believes that the entry-point wine is often the most reflective of an estate’s quality, and therefore... Read More
A supple, deeply fruity wine that’s generous in blueberry, milk chocolate and black cherry flavors on a full body. Mild tannins keep the texture smooth and easy in this Bordeaux-style red blend that is dominated by cabernet... Read More
The 2021 Riesling Wiebelsberg Grand Cru is from Boeckel's substantial 2.5-hectare plot, two of which are contiguous right in the heart of Wiebelsberg. Boeckel says, “This is not Riesling; this is Wiebelsberg.”... Read More
The 2019 Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County brings more up-front fruit, with lots of ripe framboise and strawberry notes as well as flowers and spice. Pure, up-front, wonderfully balanced, and elegant on the palate, it has nicely... Read More
A floral profile for this wine, showing fresh roses, violets, red cherries and pomegranate. A bit austere on the palate with medium body, refreshing acidity and firm, grainy tannins. The stern finish shines with cherry pits. Try... Read More
Lovely fragrances of cinnamon, nutmeg, red cherry and lilac introduce the wine, with transparency and freshness which overflows onto the palate. It sports quite a serious backbone of dry, chalky tannins with supple fruit to smooth... Read More
The smoldering smokiness of reduction deliciously colors the nose. Notes of yeast, cardamom, honey and fine sourdough on the creamy palate with restrained richness and steely grip.
The 2023 Sparkling Chardonnay Whale is stunningly good. Nearly all Chardonnay that spent 8-32 months in barrel. It's not quite a Blanc de Blanc or Brut Zero, with 11 months en tirage, bringing in older vintages aged longer... Read More
An elegant and pretty complex expression with an array of red and black cherries, grilled spices, tapenade and roasted red pepper. Some firm, nicely chewy tannins on the medium- to full-bodied palate gives a tight structure to... Read More
Linear and fresh, with cherries, red plums, mild spices and stones on the nose. Medium-bodied with a savory touch, showing a core of vivid red fruit and a minerally finish.
Fresh and pure, with a pretty gilding of violet and iris notes draped over a solid core of cassis and cherry puree. Shows a graphite underpinning on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 1,914 cases made.
The nose is vibrant and precise, with Granny Smith apple, green pear, marzipan, yellow flowers, and fresh dough accented by flaky salt. The palate is linear and lively, carrying apple with acacia honey and almond, lifted by bright... Read More
This has lively pepper and bay streaks, along with a sanguine twinge, amid the core of cherry and red currant fruit. A bright iron note shows on the finish. Has length, refinement and purity. Best from 2018 through 2024. 4,600... Read More
A balanced, lively and precise white with aromas of fresh lemons, linden and exotic spices such as turmeric. It’s medium-bodied, with a bright core of aromatic herbs and spices bringing vitality on the palate. Vivid and... Read More
This 1,000-acre estate with 140 acres of vines is close to Bordeaux and still family owned. With bitter chocolate flavor lying over the fruit, this needs some aging before it can properly integrate. Dark tannins and spice show... Read More
Intense and deeply colored, with lots of violets, fresh blue fruit, blackberries and minerals. Really flavorful, with precise tannins and lovely firmness without chewiness. Long and concentrated but fresh and energetic. 66% merlot,... Read More
