This is one of the more interesting Rieslings out there, and that’s because it’s very dry, like an Alsatian Riesling. It has crisp acidity and a steely, minerally undertone to the tart green apple, peach and spice flavors. Very nice, versatile at the table, a real sommelier’s wine.
— S.H.
(11/15/2006)
Not from Anderson Valley, but from warmer inland vineyards. This pleasant Gewürz is sprightly in acidity with exotic passion fruit, Asian pear, kumquat, citrus and honeysuckle flavors, and a finish of powdered, dusty Asian spice. If you haven’t had a great California Gewürz in a while, try this one.
— S.H.
(11/15/2006)
A nice wine with real varietal character, a smooth mouthfeel, crisp acids and ripe flavors of raspberries, cherries and mocha. Try this as a first course leading up to the expensive stuff.
— S.H.
(6/1/2005)
Shows plenty of coastal Cabernet character at a fair price. Sure, it’s a bit rough, but the cherry-berry flavors, smooth tannins and kiss of oak will nicely accompany foods calling for a dry, full-bodied red wine.
— S.H.
(7/1/2006)
A dry, fruity red wine from a fine appellation. It has sturdy, dusty tannins and bright blackberry and coffee flavors, and enough acidity to cut through any meats or cheeses you can find.
— S.H.
(8/1/2006)
Continues this winery’s streak of offering a good value under this label. The wine is dry and silky, with pleasant cola, rhubarb, coffee and cherry flavors that are offset by crisp acids.
— S.H.
(4/1/2006)
Strikes a nice balance of its parts, although it can’t quite overcome its rustic nature. Dry and quite tannic, this Zin shows berry flavors with overtones of earth, coffee and tobacco.
— S.H.
(10/1/2006)