Lots of bang for the buck here. Offers mouth-filling, juicy blackberry, cherry, pomegranate and coffee flavors in a bone-dry, soft wine, with a fairly complicated tannin structure. Drink now.
— S.H.
(12/15/2006)
A fruity quaff that features flavors redolent of apricots, peaches, lemons and grapefruit. Acidity is bright, giving the finish some balance and freshness.
— J.M.
(4/1/2004)
Shows lots of mixed berries and caramelly oak on the nose, while the flavors veer toward simple cherry and vanilla. Light in body and supple of tannin; an easy-drinking Syrah with mass appeal.
— W.E.
(9/1/2005)
Nice wine. Made from the area where Russian River Valley meets Alexander Valley, the wine shows warm-climate ripeness and cool-climate acidity. Bursts with juicy lime, fig and melon flavors leading to a dry, white peppery finish.
— S.H.
(12/15/2006)
This unoaked Viognier is crisp and balanced, with flashy tropical fruit, wildflower and spice flavors. It’s a pleasant sipper, with some exotic complexity.
— S.H.
(11/15/2007)
From warm Alexander Valley comes this superripe young Merlot. It’s fresh and vibrant in jammy cherry, blackberry and wintergeen flavors, with a keen sharpness of acidity.
— S.H.
(11/15/2007)
Fruity and simple, this easy wine has flavors of cassis, cherries, blackberries, cola, licorice and pepper. It has the weight and dryness of a nice Merlot.
— S.H.
(10/1/2008)