Wine Reviews


    Troon Vineyard Glou-Glou Applegate Valley 2023

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    Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of wild berries, tart red cherry, and rose petals with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, slate, and elderberry. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, red currant, black tea, and plum. The finish is tart with ripe tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. Made with a blend of 62% Cinsault and 38% Grenache. Serve chilled but not cold. $25 – 4 Stars - 92 points

    • Troon Vineyard Extended Lees Aged Grenache Blanc Applegate Valley 2022

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    Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of pineapple, pear, and slate with supporting notes of yellow plum, lychee, citrus zest, and honeysuckle. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of orange peel, apricot, white peach, quince paste, lemon curd, and hints of bees wax. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $40 – 5 Stars - 98 points

    • Donum Pinot Noir Carneros 2021

  • Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry, five spice, and oak with supporting notes of blackberry, graphite, earth, and black tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of ripe black plum, violet, forest floor, and raspberry. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. $95 – 4 Stars - 93 points

    • Donum Chardonnay Carneros 2021

  • Brilliant, medium/deep golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of lemon curd, baked apple, and pear with supporting notes of citrus zest, honeysuckle, and custard. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, oak, lychee, brioche, and meringue. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $75 – 4 Stars - 90 points

    • Dry Creek Vineyard Chenin Blanc Clarksburg 2022

  • Brilliant, light golden/straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of honeysuckle, lychee, and citrus zest with supporting notes of chamomile and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of green melon, white peach, kumquat, and ripe but tart pineapple accents. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $17 – 4 Stars - 91 points

    • Dry Creek Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Dry Creek Valley 2023

  • Brilliant, light straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red grapefruit, honeysuckle, and guava with supporting notes of green tea, pineapple, citrus zest, and fresh herbs. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard and tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of green melon, white peach, mineral, and kumquat. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $25 – 4 Stars - 91 points

    • Handley Kazmet Vineyard Syrah Redwood Valley 2018

  • Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry, forest floor, and black tea with supporting notes of elderberry and garrigue. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, boysenberry, and blueberry. The finish is long and lingering with chewy, black currant influenced tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. $32 – 4.5 Stars - 95 points

    • We Know Jack! Jack Florence Sr. Vineyard Zinfandel Rockpile 2022

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    Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of cassis, cinnamon, and baking spices with supporting notes of black currant, black tea, cigar box, and slate. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, graphite, and black plum. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a blend of Zinfandel 93% and Petite Sirah 7%. $65 – 4.5 Stars - 96 points

    • Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2022

  • Bright (slightly hazy), medium golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of apricot stone, honeysuckle, and lychee with supporting notes of jasmine, meringue, pear, and bees wax. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, sudachi, wet river stones, and kiwi. The finish is long and lingering with ripe citrus accents. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. Made with a blend of 33% Roussanne,32% Grenache Blanc, 14% Picpoul Blanc, 8% Clairette Blanche, 8% Picardan, and 5% Bourboulenc. $60 – 4.5 Stars - 96 points

    • Tablas Creek Vermentino Adelaida District 2023

  • Brilliant, light green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of pineapple, wet stones, and lychee with supporting notes of mineral, green apple, orange peel, and spring flowers. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of citrus zest, lemon curd, apricot stone, and star fruit. The finish is crisp and elongated with bright citrus and fresh cut thyme notes. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $35 – 4.5 Stars - 96 points

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