Light in body but high on acid, this white Pinot Noir opens with a savory fennel sausage aroma that is quite compelling. Additional aromas include red raspberries and ripe cantaloupe. A tart, crisp texture backs flavors of white... Read More
Some blue fruit with iron and lavender character. Very perfumed. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a bright finish. Linear and tight. Hibiscus at the end. A blend of declassified barrels from the single-vineyard wines. Drink... Read More
Dark color. Lots of black cherry, umami, pine resin, oyster shell, wild berry and iodine aromas. Unique and full-bodied with powdery tannins that get firm. Tees this up nicely. Most likely heritage clones. Drinkable but will age... Read More
Bernard Magrez's 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is gorgeous. It is made in a much more restrained style than the wines of the past. There is plenty of natural Napa Valley richness, but not the heaviness that marked some earlier vintages.... Read More
The 2018 Syrah The Pixie sports a dense purple hue to go with classic, exotic Syrah notes of smoky black fruits, chocolate, irone, tapenade, and pepper. Hitting the palate with full-bodied richness, it’s loaded with fruit... Read More
I tasted a tank sample of the final blend of Salvestron's 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, a mix of barrel-aged and tank-matured components, sourced from the winery's Crystal Springs Vineyard and the Laurent Vineyard. A blend of... Read More