Rugged aromas of sagebrush, scorched earth, bittersweet cocoa and dried elderberry make for a layered nose on this bottling. The palate shows a riper side, offering strawberry, bay leaf and oregano, with the kick of green peppercorn... Read More
Very ripe, very deep and moderately tannic, this potent and full-bodied wine oozes dried cherries, dried plums and black-fig flavors over ample, oaky, vanilla and nutmeg notes. — Jim Gordon
Layers of flavors packed into this $11 bottling make it a bang-for-the-buck Pinot Noir. Find notes of wild strawberry, black pepper, fresh and dried roses, mushroom, forest floor and a hint of salinity all knit together by fine-grained,... Read More
Rose petals, lychee and pink grapefruit waft up from the glass in an aromatic stream before tangy acidity powers the delicious, dry and (for Gewurz) restrained flavors that light up the palate. This wine is perfect to serve any... Read More
In this seamless expression of Syrah, the nose weaves through dark fruit and purple flower aromas with nothing obtrusive. The palate is also cohesive, loaded with purple fruit and flower flavors dusted in pepper and dried herb.... Read More
Checking in as a final blend of 40% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 8% Petit Verdot, the 2017 Fenix reveals a saturated purple color as well as sexy notes of black cherries, currants, ground herbs, chocolate,... Read More
The very lightly hued, Sauvignon Blanc dominated 2019 Flor (there's 3% Semillon) offers up a gorgeous, Bordeaux Blanc-like bouquet of ripe pineapple and citrus fruits interwoven with notes of brioche, honeyed almonds, and... Read More
The 2018 Sumo is remarkably polished for a Petite Syrah-based wine. Inky blue/purplish fruit, lavender, mint and spice fill out the layers effortlessly. Helen Keplinger has done a brilliant job taming the young Petite tannins.... Read More
Beautiful sweet-berry and peach character with brightness and finesse that gives the wine energy and real attraction. It’s medium-bodied with medium, soft tannins and a vivid finish. Dried earth and spice. 100% grenache.... Read More
The 2020 Côte a Côte is a beautiful blend of 45% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 25% Mourvèdre and one of the most successful wines I tasted from the challenging 2020 vintage. Deep ruby-purple, it offers pure aromas... Read More
A blend of 58% Syrah, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Petit Verdot, the 2020 Optimus has a deep ruby color and a deep core of red and black cherries, chargrill, thyme, charcuterie and desiccated violet. The full-bodied palate is... Read More
A lush, flattering style, with warmed cassis, fresh açaí berry and boysenberry pâte de fruit notes pressed together by bittersweet cocoa–accented toast. Dark and winey through the finish, with a streak... Read More
Fragrant and vibrantly structured, with expressive raspberry, green peppercorn and roasted sage flavors that build richness and tension toward briary tannins. Drink now through 2031.
The 2021 Game Trail Cabernet Sauvignon is crunchy, refreshing and easy to drink. It's scented of fresh blackcurrants and cherries, plus nuances of garrigue and charcuterie. The full-bodied palate is light on its feet with... Read More
So tannic, so new oaky, it feels clumsy and astringent and awkward in the mouth. Then you realize how rich the heart of fruit is, offering an enormous array of blackberries, blueberries and black currants. The grapes are from... Read More
There are two Bordeaux variety releases, both beautiful wines. The 2017 The Mark checks in as 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot, all brought up in new barrels. This smoky, gravelly... Read More
The 2021 Zinfandel Dickerson Vineyard is a deep, intriguing wine. Zinfandel screams out of the glass. Sweet red cherry, spice, black pepper, leather, tobacco and rose petal are all beautifully delineated. This mid-weight, vibrant... Read More
The 2019 Left Bank Red Cuvée is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% each Cabernet Franc and Merlot, all aged 20 months in 60% new French oak. Gentle herb nuances bump up against cherries and raspberries on the nose, while the... Read More
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena comes from alluvial soils, and its dense purple hue is followed by a rich, powerful, concentrated wine loaded with ripe black (and some red) fruits, smoked tobacco, scorched earth, chocolate,... Read More
The 2019 Bellis Noir checks in as a Syrah-dominated blend that includes 16% Grenache and 9% Pinot Noir, all aged in 30% new oak. Sporting a deeper ruby, almost opaque hue, it's a rich, medium to full-bodied beauty revealing... Read More
A youthful deep ruby and all from West Sonoma Coast fruit, the 2021 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast is highly floral and aromatic and offers more lift, with pure red raspberry, wild rosemary, and spice. Medium-bodied, it’s bright... Read More
From 23-year-old vines, the 2021 Chardonnay Estate pours a bright straw hue and takes on more aromatic intensity, with gravelly earth, beeswax, lime leaf, and fresh apple. It offers fantastic intensity and energy on the palate,... Read More
The 2021 Chardonnay West Sonoma Coast is a bright youthful hue and delivers elegant aromas of fresh flowers, white peaches, sea spray, and soft floral citrus. Medium-bodied, it displays good roundness and delicate spice, with... Read More
The 2021 Pinot Noir Ama is dark ruby, with notes of red cherry and apple skin. The palate is full-bodied and has great structure, with a broad texture, ripe tannins and notes of dark cherry, tea leaf, and forest earth. It’s... Read More
The 2021 Pinot Noir Savoy pours a ripe ruby and delivers notes of bright cherry, peppery spice, and roses. Medium-bodied, it has fine-grained tannins and a fresh spine of acidity, with notes of more pure red fruit, crunchy earth,... Read More