A surprisingly perfumed, well-integrated and delicious Cab from the Santa Monica Mountains, where newcomer Howard Leight is starting to craft some superb juice. With some room to grow, this wine has plenty of elegant red plum and anise and its tannins are present but not overwhelming. Grab a steak and give it a go, especially at the price.
— V.B.
(3/1/2012)
Dark and berrylicious, a Syrah with leather, cedar and mint undertones that’s both dense and rustic. Its dark plum, boysenberry and blueberry flavors long and lingering on the finish.
— V.B.
(4/1/2012)
Lighter than Malibu Oak’s Cabernet Sauvignon, this Cab Franc shows the variety’s characteristic herby notes and is otherwise easy and light, with enough depth to pair well with a range of meats.
— V.B.
(4/1/2012)
This stainless-steel Chardonnay from above Malibu starts out light, tasting of grapefruit and orange, and is fairly crisp with a nice dollop of anise, but finishes too tart, almost sour as if it’s been oddly acidified.
— V.B.
(3/1/2012)