Wine Reviews

Slightly hazy, medium straw color. The aromatics are wonderfully intense, offering scents of spring flowers, apricot, and orange peel with supporting notes of tropical fruit, wildflower honey, and hints of jasmine. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, quince, and lemon curd. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant but slightly waxy texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars - 95 points

Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black plum and boysenberry with supporting notes of black tea, forest floor, violet, and five spice. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, graphite, balsamic, cocoa, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a dense, meaty texture. $60 – 5 Stars - 97 points

Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black plum, leather, and mineral with supporting notes of dried herbs, black tea, and cardamon. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, baking spices, forest floor, and dried herbs. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. $45 – 4.5 Stars - 96 points

Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of apricot stone, honeysuckle, and lemon curd with supporting notes of jasmine, slate, and sandalwood. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of nectarine, white peach, salt, and custard. The finish is long and lingering with subtle tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $30 – 4.5 Stars - 95 points

Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of honey and candied ginger with supporting notes of apricot stone, nectarine, slate, citrus zest, and hints of sandalwood. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe pear, quince, and lemon curd. The finish is long and lingering with soft tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky yet vibrant texture. Made with a unique blend of 63% Roussanne, 20% Grenache Blanc, 14% Picpoul Blanc, and 3% Picardan. $50 – 4.5 Stars - 96 points

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Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of nectarine and quince with supporting notes of grapefruit, honeysuckle, and mint. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, apricot stone, custard, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 40% Grenache Blanc, 19% Roussanne, 21% Viognier, 15% Marsanne, and 5% Clairette Blanche. $25 – 4.5 Stars - 95 points

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Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of lemon curd and wet stones with supporting notes of citrus zest, meringue, lemon grass, guava, and honeysuckle. The palate echoes the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of white peach, bees wax, pear skins, and hints of quince. The finish is tart with dry tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $30 – 4 Stars - 93 points

Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of spring flowers, quince, and kiwi with supporting notes of citrus zest, honeysuckle, and fresh cut hay. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe pineapple, Asian pear, kumquat, grapefruit, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture with generous, lush fruit. $15.99 – 4 Stars - 92 points

Brilliant, medium scarlet/ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of raspberry and baking spices with supporting notes of blueberry, black tea, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, cassis, and pomegranate. The finish is long and lingering with soft tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a velvety texture. $24.99 – 4 Stars - 90 points

Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are generous, offering scents of boysenberry and plum with supporting notes of raspberry and vanilla. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, cassis, violet, and baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy texture. $10.99 – 3.5 Stars - 89 points