This is a luscious, butterscotchy, fresh, lime- and lemon-flavored Chardonnay; a true delight. Melon and peach fruit flavors thread into the core, and the wine has a wonderful richness without losing its finesse or acid base.
— P.G.
(12/15/2010)
Leesy, textural, a rich mix of spring herbs, celery, lime, green fruits and melon. Though relatively low alcohol it has a lovely mix of flavors. Bracing but not at all sour. Good winemaking.
— P.G.
(10/1/2011)
This estate offering is lively, with a slightly peppery accent. Cranberry and raspberry flavors show midpalate concentration, leaving the impression of a juicy, vibrant wine with aging potential.
— P.G.
(3/1/2013)
Fruit-driven, with pear and apple, but an interesting streak of licorice running down the spine of the wine. It has depth and good structure, so the now-dominant young fruit will have support as it ages. Worth sitting on for a couple more years.
— P.G.
(10/1/2011)
Aged in neutral French oak, this Pinot Gris retains a lively, palate-cleansing acidity. It’s consistent in style and flavor with the regular bottling, but this has added depth and richness. Fruit flavors of sweet Macintosh apples give it a pretty finish.
— P.G.
(10/1/2012)
Nice black cherry and black currant fruit flavors are wrapped in a casing of stone and earth. This wine seems to be holding itself back, perhaps just in need of further cellaring, certainly requiring decanting. It’s compact, elegant and well balanced, but shy. A pleasing streak of truffle elevates the finish.
— P.G.
(12/15/2010)
Fine structure, sharp acids and well-defined tannins provide the framework for this single- vineyard wine. The fruit is tart and carries a citrus component, along with wild berries. In the mouth it brings in suggestions of bacon fat and thyme, with the fruit continuing into a clean, precise, tightly wound finish.
— P.G.
(12/15/2010)
Young and loaded with primary fruit flavors—fresh-picked cherries right off the tree, red delicious apples, just-made cranberry sauce—this is lovely now but built for the long term. The 13.6% alcohol listed is verified by the juicy acidity and just a touch of herb in the back of the finish.
— P.G.
(6/1/2011)