Ratings & Reviews

Bitter almond, warmed pecan, baked peach, date and salted caramel flavors are juicy and hedonistic in feel, while the dry edge of hazelnut husk and Brazil nut notes adds contrast and serious length. Drink now. 125 cases made, 25 cases imported.

There’s strong value in this nicely balanced, highly versatile, medium-bodied white. Softly textured but not lacking structural definition, it features flavors recalling ripe pears and orchard fruits, with just enough acidity to freshen the finish and make this as promising for the table as for stand-alone sipping

This is a very well made rosé with juicy aromas and flavors of strawberry and watermelon that remain very fresh. Blended from 67% Syrah, 24% Merlot, 5% Pinot Gris, 2% Grenache, and 2% Mourvèdre, it offers ripe fruit flavors but no sugary sweetness. Fine acidity enlivens the flavors and makes this a promising partner for pairing with food or just for sipping.

Black currant and tobacco linger on the palate, tannins lush and generous. Dark roast coffee adds a lengthy note to the toasted almond finish.

Wisps of baking spices get this going aromatically, followed by flavors akin to baked apples and mandarin oranges. 

Dry in style but still not short on flavor or satisfaction delivery, this is a stylish and versatile Riesling that will prove very enjoyable on its own or as a table companion to a wide range of dishes—not just the spicy ones often recommended for Riesling. Its aromas and flavors recalling nectarines and mandarin oranges tail off slowly in a clean finish.

Restrained in both its aromatic and flavor presentation but not inexpressive in either regard, this is an exceptionally classy Chardonnay at its price level. Oak influence is muted but still detectable, with subtle accents of woodsmoke and spices swirling around a core of fruit recalling peaches and ripe Golden apples. An overachiever for either sipping or dining.

This is a flamboyant Riesling that offers a highly expressive floral bouquet and follows through with delectable flavors akin to ripe orchard fruits as well as pineapple. Although it is quite sweet, it isn’t cloying or tiring to drink, thanks to the purity of the fruit flavors and the vivacity provided to them by well-measured acidity.

Priced at a level common among Sauvignons from Marlborough, this is exceptional in quality. Its bouquet is expressive without being overly pungent, with subtle suggestions of dried herbs working very well with fruit aromas and flavors recalling limes and grapefruit. The finish is unusually, admirably dry, with a pleasant touch of citrus rind bitterness in the finish.

A marvelously detailed wine that is almost fully mature as it approaches a decade since the fruit was harvested, this shows very expressive aromas and flavors intermingling spicy, savory notes with both red and black toned fruit. Both oak and tannin are fully integrated, making this a medium-bodied, versatile, and thoroughly delicious partner for many foods.

Elegance is instantly ignited with this blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. With savory layers of fresh soil, new leather, roasted coffee, and blackcurrant, we were impressed with its well-designed style

Deeply toned and flavored, this Cabernet showcases the dark fruits, desert herbs, and dusty earth aromas of the region. Fruit-forward with melting tannins and persistent length. 

Aromas of sour cherry, raspberry gastrique, and leather drive the nose of this Zin. The palate is loaded with rich, drying tannin, balanced acid, and flavors of baked cherry tart, licorice, and herb mélange all through the finish. Best from 2028-2035

Aromas of tropical fruit with peaches, lemons and vanilla. The palate is full-bodied with ripe flavors, balanced by fresh acidity and a smooth, clean finish. Drink now.

A pale, yellowish pink in the glass, this bottling is very earthy on the nose, showing aromas of rust, steel and crushed stone. The palate sizzles with acidity and shows a riper cherry flavor as well as that wet rock minerality.

Ripe and expressive, with aromas of blackberries, cassis, plums, cedar and spices. The palate is full-bodied with fine tannins, balanced acidity and a supple, fruit-driven finish. Generous and bold. Drink or hold.

This shows aromas of dried flowers, dark berries and red fruit. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with fine-grained tannins balanced by a persistent thread of dark fruit that carries through the finish. Shows slow evolution and remarkable freshness despite its nine years. Drink or hold.

A subtly resinous and cassis-tinged nose sets the stage for a richly textured, sweetly fruited palate whose sticky tannins linger with flavors of chocolate, amarena cherries, orange peel and pipe tobacco. Drink or hold.