This is a beautiful, elegant Cabernet to drink now with upscale fare. It’s soft and velvety and dry, with deep, rewarding berry, cherry, mocha, herb and spice flavors. Don’t be bothered by the sediment that it throws in the glass.
— S.H.
(12/31/2010)
With four years of age behind it, this Cab is soft and fine and ready to drink now. It’s delicious in blackberry, cherry, currant, licorice, beef jerky and smoky oak flavors, and feels elegant in the mouth.
— S.H.
(12/31/2010)
A very nice Cabernet that expresses the Alexander Valley’s soft ripeness. The wine is dry and delicious, offering berry, cherry, coffee, anise, herb and smoky oak flavors that are deep and complex. Drink now and over the next few years. Production was 150 cases.
— S.H.
(12/31/2010)
This is a pretty, polished wine to drink now with a nice steak. It’s soft and rich in jammy cherry, berry and spice flavors. Earns extra credit for sheer lusciousness and drinkability.
— S.H.
(12/31/2010)
A spicy, full-bodied Zin that shows Dry Creek’s classic wild berry, red currant, cola, brambly herb and white pepper flavors. It’s a big, lusty, high- alcohol wine that pairs with foods such as short ribs or beef tacos. Drink now.
— S.H.
(12/31/2010)
A little overripe and hot, with some raisins and prunes alongside the blackberries, but dry and finely tannic, with a soft, spicy mouthfeel. This rustic Zinfandel drinks well with barbecue.
— S.H.
(12/31/2010)
Lots of zesty acidity in this Sauvignon Blanc, with pineapple and lemon jam flavors. It’s a dry, tart and mouthwateringly fresh white wine, and a good apéritif sipper.
— S.H.
(12/31/2010)
A bit on the sugary side, making it not truly dry, but adequate acidity provides balance to the very rich pineapple, pear, fig and honeysuckle flavors. Great with Vietnamese or Chinese fare.
— S.H.
(10/1/2008)