Ripe peach, citrus fruits, spice, and pie crust aromas all mingle and lift from the glass. The citrus, supported by notes of apricot, continues on the palate which is concentrated with a rich, creamy middle palate, and strong... Read More
The nose of the 2020 PlumpJack Chardonnay opens with a range of citrus notes – lemon, orange zest, pomelo, and key lime. Just behind these are the rich tropical notes of lychee and feijoa along with the sweeter, more delicate... Read More
The 2020 Syrah Motor City Kitty Oldfield-Boushey Vineyard is all Syrah from the highest section of the Boushey Vineyard, on the western side of the Yakima Valley. It’s always one of the best values out there. The 2020 sports... Read More
California is the acknowledged King of United States wine production. Graced with a Mediterranean climate and diverse geography, the wines of California are typically “New World” in style, expressive and fruit-driven.... Read More
California is the acknowledged King of United States wine production. Graced with a Mediterranean climate and diverse geography, the wines of California are typically “New World” in style, expressive and fruit-driven.... Read More
Sonoma County is one of the great wine regions of the world, anchoring California’s reputation as a producer of superb wines. And yet, Sonoma seems to be perpetually overshadowed by its pricey neighbor, Napa Valley. In this... Read More
On the nose, blackberry, currant, and plum are layered with dried, crushed herbs and licorice. On the palate, cedar, vanilla, nutmeg, and toasted coconut lead as plum and dried blackberries culminate in a lush, full mouthfeel... Read More
Supreme concentration and great depth characterize this powerful, structured and ageworthy wine. It boasts luscious dried plums and dried blueberries, plus plenty of black pepper and light wood-smoke accents, all backed by firm... Read More
Lots of toasted bread, chalky minerality, dried pineapple, and white flower notes emerge from the 2019 Chardonnay Estate, a medium-bodied, balanced, juicy Chardonnay that shows the classic style of this estate beautifully. It... Read More
Aromas of brambly black fruit, cranberry sauce, and blue raspberry Tootsie Rolls. On the palate, bright punchy red licorice, navel orange zest, and white coffee beans.
This vineyard brings scents of dried Italian herbs, and flavors of sweet cherry tomatoes and Italian plums. Lighter suggestions of figs and a whiff of sandalwood add layers of complexity, though the overall impression is that... Read More
The 2018 Freedom Hill is deep ruby-red color. It has a very spice driven nose with dark cherry, plum, and white pepper. The mouth is an explosion of dark fruits, punctuated by bright acidity followed by sweet, savory spices, smoky... Read More