Wine Reviews

Brilliant, intense ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant and plum with supporting notes of black tea, graphite, dried herbs, oak, and tapenade. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, cassis, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins and trailing earth tones. Full-bodied and ideally balanced with an opulent yet firm texture. $79.99 – 4.5 Stars - 95 points

Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of pear and honeycomb with supporting notes of apricot stone, pineapple, and mineral. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe pear and tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of kumquat, mango, wet stones, and salt. The finish is long and lingering with hints of orange peel. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet opulent texture. $40 – 4.5 Stars - 94 points

Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red plum and wild berries with supporting notes of licorice, slate, and blueberry. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, mineral, hibiscus flower, and cocoa. The finish is long and lingering with firm but ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple yet vibrant texture. $35 – 4.5 Stars - 96 points

Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and balsamic with supporting notes of graphite, hibiscus flower, and five spice. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, forest floor, and black tea. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. Made with a blend of 37% Syrah, 35% Grenache, 23% Mourvédre, and 5% Counoise. $25 – 4.5 Stars - 94 points

Brilliant, deep scarlet color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and lavender with supporting notes of black tea, forest floor, and strawberry. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red plum, blackberry, and graphite. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky texture. $32 – 4.5 Stars - 95 points

Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are wonderfully intense offering scents of pineapple and white peach with supporting notes of jasmine, kiwi, lemon grass, and bees wax. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of lychee, apricot, citrus zest, and sudachi. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture and crisp citrus accents. This wine is an absolute beauty that celebrates the essence of Viognier. $26 – 4.5 Stars - 96 points

Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry and graphite with supporting notes of blackberry, earth, black tea, five spice, and hints of smoke. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of bramble fruit, balsamic, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. $19.99 – 4.5 Stars - 94 points

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Slightly hazy, light salmon color. The aromatics are pleasingly intense offering scents of raspberry and wild strawberry with supporting notes of cranberry and slate. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, orange peel, and tropical fruits. The finish lingers with crisp citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a unique blend of 60% Tinta Roriz and 40% Primotivo. $25 – 4.5 Stars - 94 points

Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and pomegranate with supporting notes of red plum and nectarine. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of wild strawberry, red grapefruit, and hints of cranberry. The finish is long and crisp with tart red fruits lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Grenache. $25 – 4.5 Stars - 94 points

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Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of lychee and freshly baked bread with supporting notes of white peach, kumquat, and wild honey. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of pineapple, lemon curd, and wet stones. The finish lingers with crisp citrus accents and subtle pear notes. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet expansive texture. This is perhaps out favorite TDW Pratt Vineyard Chardonnay yet. We love the balance $42 – 4.5 Stars - 96 points