Classy, vibrant lime-herb bouquet. A finely tuned fruit/acid balance yields positive flavor intensity without sharpness. Finishes long with nice back-end pepper notes. Commendable for its handsome play of crisp and full elements. Best wine yet from this producer.
— M.M.
(12/15/2004)
The nose on this red is soft and full of rounded spice and red berry fruit. Rich, balanced flavors of plum, black fruit and pepper are poised and backed by a good acidity. A classy Shiraz that will pair well with meat dishes and aged cheeses.
— S.K.
(3/1/2010)
Brambly berries, plum and sweet-spice aromas lead on the bouquet of this wine, with secondary hints of tree bark and licorice root. The palate turns to dark fruit notes of black cherry and boysenberry, accented by glimmers of sweet smoke and cocoa. Creamy and lush in the mouth with a texture like crushed velvet and an enduring finish. Drink now–2015.
— L.B.
(5/1/2013)
Ripe, round aromas of melon and pineapple lead into a crisp, fresh and slightly flinty SB. This has length and complexity but is still light and clean. Its poised balance of minerality and appealing fruit makes it good for pairing or enjoying alone.
— S.K.
(3/1/2008)
Balancing foliage notes of sous bois, eucalyptus and purple florals mingle perfectly with the ripe blackberry and cherry flavors. Full and creamy with medium acidity and fine tannins. A touch of black pepper and roasted espresso graces the long finish.
— L.B.
(3/1/2012)
Ripe, smooth and satiny, this wine has all the right stuff for pleasurable drinking now. Earthy spice and cocoa-nib accents add depth to the dense raspberry and cherry fruit core, while the finish expresses a tree bark and whole peppercorn flavor that lingers.
— L.B.
(5/1/2013)
This is a decadent and plush wine, with ripe-fruit notes of brambly raspberry and blueberry accented by hints of pepper, vanilla and sweet spice. A streak of juicy acidity lifts the palate, and soft tannins allow for easy drinking now.
— L.B.
(5/1/2013)
A very compelling nose of flowers, fresh fruit and nuts leads on this distinctive Chard from Robertson. It has a complex flavor profile of toasted oak, butterscotch and minerals as well as a light, almost citric spin that balances the weight. An intriguing Chardonnay with class.
— S.K.
(11/15/2008)