The newer ownership of this historic brand is doing a solid job of keeping the Rhône vibe and mission alive. This blend of 69% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 14% Cinsaut and 2% Petite Sirah offers fresh red currant aromas that are... Read More
Made by Greg Brewer and already bottled, the 2023 Chardonnay comes from the Mission Mills Vineyard just outside of Los Alamos. Its vivid medium gold hue is followed by a vibrant nose of salted citrus, tangerine, exotic flowers,... Read More
This countywide cuvée is a very down-the-middle, benchmark style of Santa Barbara Chardonnay. Aromas of lime peel and baked apple lead from the nose into a texturally interesting palate that presents pear flavors awash... Read More
This new project for this onetime Rhône specialist delivers satisfying Pinot at a very fair price. Black plum, elderberry and violet aromas make for a darker nose. The palate is bold as well, with lavender elevating the... Read More
Leaps out of the glass with intensity, offering vibrant fruit flavors of crisp Meyer lemon, apple and pear. Aromatic details of tangerine, lime sherbet and lemon blossoms add complexity alongside fresh herbal accents of lemon... Read More
The 2023 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) is a terrific introduction to the wines that also bodes well for the vineyard-designates that will be released next year. Aromatic, translucent and deep, the Sonoma Coast bottling is super-nessed... Read More
So ripe, full and generous, with a full body and a big presence. Lovely apple blossom and lemon zest aromas with juicy apple and Bartlett pear flavors on a foundation of lively acidity. An element of chalky, mineral notes adds... Read More
