From a first growth site in the Yakima Valley, the 2017 Syrah Boushey was raised all in neutral oak and has already been bottled. This ruby/purple-hued effort gives up a juicy, almost carbonic bouquet of red and blue fruits, lavender,... Read More
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
This red features excellent balance and complexity, with a supple and delicate texture despite a solid matrix of tannins underneath. Reveals macerated cherry, plum and floral notes accented by licorice and mineral on the long,... Read More
This red shows a supple texture and macerated cherry and strawberry fruit, which initially add up to a lot of pleasure. Yet there is a solid base of tannins too, a promise of this wine's future potential. Comes together on... Read More
Both rich and fruity, boasting cherry, strawberry, rose, iron and eucalyptus aromas and flavors. Shows terrific balance and a juiciness that extends the fruit and savory finish. Best from 2024 through 2042. 311 cases made.... Read More
Dense and muscular, with cherry, strawberry, rose, mineral and eucalyptus flavors in the grip of assertive tannins. Despite being lithe and light-bodied, this red finds equilibrium in the end, with the red fruit lingering on the... Read More
The 2017 Cabernet Franc Arcanum is a brooding and expressive wine made entirely from Cabernet Franc. Musky aromas of graphite, cassis, cigar box, sage, and incense evolve in the glass. Weightless and full, it has ripe tannins... Read More
Distinctive, showing briary complexity, with deep and expressive smoky anise, black cherry, black olive and green peppercorn flavors that build toward refined tannins. Zinfandel, Carignane and Mataro. Drink now through 2026. 600... Read More
Rich but decadent berry fruit with earthy and mossy undertones and hints of clove, fine musk and dried orange. A medium-to full-bodied Brunello, showing chewy tannins and savoriness on the palate. Structured, but nevertheless... Read More
The Bric Cenciurio 2017 Barolo Monrobiolo di Bussia shows a warm-vintage profile with ripe fruit and rich blackberry. Those bold berry tones are followed by spice, toasted aniseed, sweet oak and cedar. This is a bold expression... Read More
This single-vineyard wine, from Aana, is made in a modern style: concentrated and slightly reductive. It shows notes of new oak barrels, lovely red berry fruit (reminiscent of Grenache) and garrigue aromas. So Mediterranean on... Read More
The 2017 Zinfandel Grist comes from the Dry Creek Valley, which is a magical terroir for old vine Zinfandel. This complex, medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced effort has loads of cedar and sandalwood notes as well as complex... Read More