A fresh, lively Chardonnay, filled with juicy flavors of lemons and peaches, enriched by toasty oak and a creamy texture. Long finish.
— S.H.
(5/1/2003)
The vineyard is one of the coolest in California, and that maritime influence shows in the intense, citrusy acidity that really perks up the palate. The flavors are also intense, suggesting Meyer lemon sorbet drizzled with vanilla and a hint of butterscotch. For all that, the wine is totally dry. This is one of the best California PGs of the vintage.
— S.H.
(10/1/2006)
Here’s a big, bright Chard notable for the purity of its acid-driven fruit. Kiwis, limes, pineapples, sweet lemongrass and peach are enriched by lees aging in new oak, leading to an impressively rich, dry finish.
— S.H.
(2/1/2007)
Although it’s in the same style as the winery’s ’04 regular Pinot, this is far more sophisticated. It’s a big, big wine, very ripe, with strong black cherry pie, cola, chocolate and rum-drizzled raisin flavors. It has an essential balance and harmony that lend it panache.
— S.H.
(11/1/2006)
Far richer and more concentrated than the winery’s regular ’05 Pinot, this is a true reserve. It shows the same dryness and silky texture, but the spicy fruit is more intense in cherries and black raspberries, veering into cassis and anisette. Drink now for its extravagent flavors.
— S.H.
(12/15/2007)
The winery’s Dionysus bottling of Pinot has been a consistent high scorer. It’s made in a darker, richer, more extracted style that’s almost Rhône-like in cherry, red currant, cola and cocoa flavors. But it never loses its Pinot-esque sense of elegance and style. Drink now through 2012.
— S.H.
(12/15/2008)
With a dry, cool-climate elegance and acidity that makes your mouth water, this ready-to-drink Pinot is a natural for beef, pork, salmon and chicken. It’s a versatile wine, with cherry skin flavors that finish with a touch of bitterness.
— S.H.
(12/15/2008)
PG needs a cool climate to preserve all-important acidity, and this outstanding vineyard, in sight of the chilly Pacific, certainly is cool. The wine is well-structured, with high, biting acidity that frames citrus, peach and apple flavors. No oak here, just fruit.
— S.H.
(12/31/2006)