Elegant, dancing aromas of apricot, pear and citrus are followed by toasted nuts and citrus in this refreshing and dry-style bubbly. Offer good complexity and some cream on the palate—making it an enticing food wine.
— S.K.
(12/15/2009)
Delicious scents of nuts, toast and honey-kissed apples, pears and lemon waft from this lovely Chardonnay from Sherwood House. Dry and full bodied, it balances an intensely fruity palate with an elegant minerality and some brisk pineapple acidity.
— A.I.
(7/1/2011)
Notes of barnyard and green bean grace red-fruit aromas, while the palate follows with cherry, green bean, spice flavors and a hint of char. The mouthfeel is a bit leathery, but overall this is a balanced, medium-bodied wine with good acidity and a cherry finish.
— M.D.
(12/1/2006)
Despite intriguing notes of ripe red cherries, menthol and barnyard that peek through, tar and smoke from heavily charred French oak dominate both the nose and palate. There’s a pleasant midpalate of black fruit and pepper spice but its brief appearance is overshadowed again by a deep char finish.
— A.I.
(12/15/2010)
Amidst pungent layers of smoke and toast, there’s a core of clean, red cherry and plum flavors accented by black coffee and milk chocolate notes. Lean, lively acidity and well-integrated tannins add structure.
— A.I.
(12/31/2011)
Sweet scents of apple, tropical fruit and sweet butter are layered amid nuances of smoke and toasted oak on this full-bodied, savory Chardonnay. While smoky and dark in profile on the palate, it’s maintains crisp apple and lemon flavors through the finish.
— A.I.
(7/1/2012)
Smoke and dark chocolate notes abound on this elegant Long Island Merlot (made with 10% Petit Verdot). A touch austere on the palate, it has a black plum flavor shaded with hints of resin, leaves and game. Bold tannins add structure and power.
— A.I.
(9/1/2012)
Orange rind and apple blossom add freshness to the savory apple and saline notes on this elegant, minerally Chardonnay. Fermented in stainless steel, it’s bright on the palate, with brisk acidity and a crisp, clean finish.
— A.I.
(9/1/2012)