Cofermented with 3% Viognier, this distinctive Syrah just skirts the edge of ripeness. It brings cranberry and pomegranate fruit flavors, etched with licorice and mint and coffee beans, supported by firm acids. There’s a nice balance and penetrating fruit that gives the finish some length and interest.
— P.G.
(3/1/2011)
Estate-grown and fruit-driven, this lush, pear-flavored Pinot Gris is dotted with pretty cinnamon and allspice highlights. Forward and nicely balanced, it has the texture and weight to handle rich sauces, much like a big Chardonnay, but without all the new oak.
— P.G.
(6/1/2011)
A vibrant, racy Sauvignon Blanc with concentrated notes of white grapefruit, herbs, and onion peel. It’s mouthwatering and richly flavored with mineral notes speckling the finish.
— S.S.
(6/1/2013)
A pretty, floral nose introduces this nicely made Dolcetto from southern Oregon. Raspberries abound, with a subtext of light, clean earth. Tannins are modest, the acids natural and subdued.
— P.G.
(6/1/2012)
Round and fruity with fully ripe, even sweet flavors of pear and honeydew melon. It’s a little yeasty also, with a somewhat beery finish. But overall it’s a fine bottle for simple sipping.
— P.G.
(11/15/2008)
Very tart and acidic, this shows cranberry fruit flavors and the barest suggestion of cured meat. Fruit-powered, sharp and quite young, this might substitute for a cru Beaujolais more than something from Spain.
— P.G.
(3/1/2011)