The Petite Sirah for this wine comes from Clarksburg and the Petit Verdot from Lodi, with the blend 60%-40%, respectively. An interesting combination, the wine exudes a great fruity nose, with an earthy tobacco note. It’s big and juicy, like a baked ripe-berry pie.
— V.B.
(9/1/2012)
A country wine, with rustic blackberry and grapey flavors. It’s a dry, balanced sipper whose charm is hard to describe. But it’s there.
— S.H.
(9/1/2007)
The Lange Twins are longtime growers in Lodi who also make their own wine, with the help of former Woodbridge winemaker David Akiyoshi. This Bordeaux blend is mostly Petit Verdot and Cabernet, with smaller amounts of Merlot and Malbec in the mix. The time this spent aging in French oak shows through in its minty, full mouthfeel and vanilla tannins.
— V.B.
(7/1/2012)
This is an estate-grown Chardonnay, with flavors of vanilla, tropical pineapple and guava that are surrounded by an oaky character and a lemony finish.
— V.B.
(8/1/2012)
This Cab-based Bordeaux blend is absolutely dry and very tannic, with black currant and raisin flavors that are almost Porty. Not an ager.
— S.H.
(12/31/2008)
While there’s a New Zealand-style twist of grass and gooseberry, this Sauvignon Blanc is otherwise woody and tropical with pineapple juice flavor and quivering lemony acidity.
— V.B.
(5/1/2013)
Dark plum in color, this rosé made from Sangiovese grapes tastes like a mix of strawberry and raspberry. It’s lighthearted in power but big on oak.
— V.B.
(8/1/2012)