A deep and really complex Echezeaux with a ton of forest berries, very polished tannins and wonderful sweetness that grows at the back of the palate. Very long and complex finish with a lot of herbal and mineral complexity. Very... Read More
Matured in used French oak, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon has intense aromas of blackcurrant, mint chocolate, graphite, bay leaves and lilac. The full-bodied palate is elegantly styled with pure, crunchy flavors and soft, approachable... 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 opens with aromas of paprika, black pepper and red cherries. The palate is refined and tense, with focused, precise tannins. The tight, restrained fruit is gently lifted by subtle juiciness, adding balance and a touch of... Read More
A very elegant nose with subtle red fruit, dried flowers, underbrush and herbal nuances, alongside tapenade and pepper. The palate is equally refined, with succulent dark fruit. The quality of the tannins brings tremendous balance... Read More
For a fresh, unoaked style, this has beautiful aromas of redcurrants and blackcurrants plus a touch of summer flowers. Healthy tannins are unusually forthright for this category. Impressive structure and midpalate density before... 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
A layered and complex wine with fresh, elegant aromas of balsamic, eucalyptus, bergamot, licorice, bark and cherry pits. Elegant on the palate as well, with a medium to full body, high yet integrated acidity, fine chalky tannins... Read More
Good aromas of rich black fruit, paprika, mint, blackberries, black olives and fine roasted spices. The tannins are firm and juicy on the palate, with a medium to full body and a tight and lengthy finish. 41% cabernet sauvignon,... 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 Belloni Vineyard is a total stunner. Rich and explosive, the 2024 hits the palate with copious dark-toned fruit, leather, cloves, incense and chocolate. Plush and layered, with deep, racy contours, the Belloni... 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
The 2024 Old Hill Heritage Wine is a very pretty, exquisite wine. Soaring aromatics and bright, chiseled fruit grace the palate in this understated, weightless Sonoma Valley field blend. The 2024 opens beautifully with a bit of... Read More
Just bottled, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Montecillo Vineyard Old Vine is one of the most elegant wines I have ever tasted from this site. Orange peel, mint, chalk and white pepper are all beautifully lifted. The 2023 possesses... 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
The 2023 Pinot Noir AEolian comes primarily from vines planted in 2001. It’s bursting with scents of wild berries, bergamot, tea leaves, earth and violet. The medium-bodied palate delivers layer after layer of ripe, fragrant... Read More
The 2022 Pinot Noir Estate is bursting with strawberry, raspberry and orange peel aromas, and with time it reveals touches of cinnamon, bitters and wildflowers. The light-bodied palate is finely astringent and refreshing with... 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
The 2022 Pinot Noir Estate Bien Nacido Vineyard is a gorgeous, complex wine that beautifully captures the multi-faceted personality of this great side. Rose petal, mint, sage, cedar and tobacco are some of the many notes that... Read More
Blackbird's entry-level red is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Zinfandel. Marked by scents of black cherries, dried herbs and a hint of red berries on the nose, the 2021 Arise Proprietary... Read More
LFG. I'm guessing the winemakers mean, Let's freaking go. Given the beautiful 2023 vintage, LFG should stand for let's freaking grin. A captivating boysenberry sorbet and blueberry aroma combination is counterpointed... Read More
