Wine Reviews
Brilliant, light pale straw color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of peach and citrus zest with supporting notes of pear and guava. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of orange peel, blanched almonds, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. A crisp and refreshing aperitif style. $27 – 4 Stars - 90 points
Brilliant, light pale straw color with a medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of Asian pear and white peach with supporting notes of wet stones and citrus zest. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe green apple and honeysuckle. The finish is crisp. Light to medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $14.99 – 3.5 Stars - 87 points
Brilliant, light straw color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of white peach and spring flowers with supporting notes of citrus zest, blanched almonds, and wet stones. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of apricot, honeysuckle, nectarine, and subtle toast accents. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet silky texture. $85 – 4.5 Stars - 95 points
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry and strawberry with supporting notes of hibiscus flower and fleshy red currants. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry and wild red berries. The finish is long and lingering with bright red berry juice. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a surprisingly opulent texture for a nouveau. This is one of the most complex and meaty Nouveau we have tasted. $12.99 – 4 Stars - 90 points
Brilliant, light salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of red grapefruit and peach with supporting notes of persimmon, apricot stone, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe and tart orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of raspberry, orange peel, and cranberry. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus notes. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $12.99 – 3.5 Stars - 87 points
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Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of dried cherry and dried herbs with supporting notes of black tea, earth, violet, and oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, baking spices, and hibiscus flower. The finish is long and lingering with firm but supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty (for Pinot Noir) yet silky texture. 100% Pinot Noir $65 – 5 Stars - 99 points
Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of white peach and lychee with supporting notes of apricot stone, honeysuckle, and citrus zest. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of tropical fruit, lemon curd, and candied ginger. The finish is long and lingering with accents of vanilla bean and oak. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $50 – 4.5 Stars - 94 points
Brilliant, medium golden color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of ripe pear and white peach with supporting notes of slate and lemon curd. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of apricot, honey, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering with accents of mineral. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet supple texture. Made with 100% Chenin Blanc. $15 – 4 Stars - 93 points
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Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of cassis and blackberry with supporting notes of boysenberry, black tea, hints of hibiscus flower, and vanilla. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, plum, mineral, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. An undisputed best buy. $9.99 – 4 Stars - 90 points
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Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of cassis and black cherry with supporting notes of blackberry, wet stones, and sweet oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, baking spices, and plum. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins and vanilla bean. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a silky, rich texture. $50 – 4 Stars - 92 points