Wines from Sonoma Mountain
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Bjornstad 2007 van der Kamp Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Mountain)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $40
It’s hard to consistently get scores this high year after year, but Greg Bjornstad does, because he understands Pinot Noir. Specifically, he knows how to combine power, which is easy, with finesse, which isn’t. This 2007, from an esteemed vineyard, is spectacular in wild forest cherry, cola, licorice, pine cone, anise, exotic spice and sandalwood flavors, even as…
— S.H.
(3/1/2010)
Laurel Glen 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Mountain)
- $55
Classic Laurel Glen, a Cabermet stuffed with dense, thrillingly ripe fruit, yet surrounded by dusty mountain tannins that warrant cellaring. The flavors are as intricate as a tapestry, weaving together black currants, blueberries, plums, cocoa, macaroons, spices and sweet oak. Thoroughly dry, this is great Laurel Glen. Decant now; drinkable through at least 2015.
— S.H.
(9/1/2006)
La Follette 2010 Van der Kamp Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Mountain)
- $40
A tremendous wine, this appeals to the senses as well as the intellect. Dry, tart in acidity and somewhat tannic, it shows complex flavors of raspberry and cherry pie, bacon, cinnamon, white pepper and sandalwood. The finish goes on and on. So delicious now, you can hardly keep from drinking it, but this is a Pinot Noir that will age for 6–8 years, gradually losing…
— S.H.
(2/1/2013)
Laurel Glen 1999 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Mountain)
- Cellar Selection
- $75
This is the first commercial reserve wine Patrick Campbell has released in more than 20 years of winemaking, and it is indeed something special. Young and dense now, with firm tannins and acidity, and a richly explosive, meaty core of blackcurrant and cassis fruit. Completely authoritative. Campbell is at the top of his game with this marvelous, ageworthy wine…
— S.H.
(11/15/2003)
Benziger 2002 Tribute Red (Sonoma Mountain)
- Editors' Choice
- $65
Benziger pulls out all the stops on this estate, Cabernet-based Bordeaux blend, from their hilly vineyard above Glen Ellen. It’s a beautiful effort. The flavors are very close to Napa Cab, namely deliciously sweet cassis, roasted coffee and cocoa, but there’s a tannin and acid structure that in some respects outclasses even Napa’s most prestigious chateaus. This is…
— S.H.
(12/1/2005)
Paul Hobbs 2010 Richard Dinner Vineyard Cuvée Agustina Chardonnay (Sonoma Mountain)
- $100
Made in the popular modern style, this is a particular success. It shows ultraconcentrated orange, apricot, green apple and peach flavors that are wrapped into a creamy texture, and a strong coating of oak brings layers of butterscotch, buttered toast and vanilla. This richness would be excessive without the minerality and acidity that Sonoma Mountain brings. Don’t…
— S.H.
(2/1/2013)
Laurel Glen 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Mountain)
- Cellar Selection
- $60
Very tannic, in the Laurel Glen way, this young wine’s toughness is due to the estate vineyard’s mountain terroir. In years past, Laurel Glen was a cult Cabernet. They perhaps dropped the ball for a while, but this wine stages a big comeback. It’s rich and vital in black currant and mineral, with just the right touch of new oak, and it shows a sophistication not…
— S.H.
(12/31/2012)
Benziger 2005 Tribute Red (Sonoma Mountain)
- Cellar Selection
- $80
Softly lush, complex in flavor, this Cabernet-based Bordeaux blend impresses with power and authority. Thoroughly dry and firm in tannins, it shows classic flavors of black currants and cedar, with intricate notes of cherries, violets, tobacco, mocha and beef jerky. Beautiful now, and should develop for a decade.
— S.H.
(12/31/2008)
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