A very solid Sauvignon Blanc, this shows clearly recognizable varietal character without tipping over into pungency or turning too tart. Light herbal aromas work nicely with citrus fruit scents and flavors, with good acidity providing energy through the finish.
A blend of 77% Syrah, 16% Grenache, and 7% Mourvèdre, offering a blissfully perky acidity that races alongside notes of raspberry, cherry, and watermelon. Lilting notes of tangerine linger on the salty finish.
Grown and made in an endearingly classic style, this is a dry but not austere Cabernet with subtle, appealing leafy accent notes.
A Bordeaux-style blend, this strikes a nice balance between robust flavors and the soft textural profile many consumers seek in a blend as opposed to a varietal Cabernet. Featuring notes recalling blackberries, plums, and Bing cherries, it is bolstered by enough tannin to stand up to red meats or aged cheeses.
Savory notes of Pekoe tea, wild strawberry, mineral-toned soil, and cherry cola are a claim to fine production and Carneros terroir. Barrel notes are spiced and warming, with a refined mouthfeel dotted with black pepper.
Stunning clarity, with honeysuckle, lemon drop, chamomile flowers, and pineapple sorbet. Glassy mouthfeel has a burst of salinity. Elegant and poised, with a slight French accent.
In 1976, Mike Grgich, then winemaker at Chateau Montelena, shocked the wine world when his Chardonnay took first place at the Judgment of Paris. The acclaimed Napa Valley winery he went on to establish now produces a worthy tribute to that achievement. Fermented with native yeast and aged 12 months in (40% new) French oak, it’s a fittingly multifaceted experience that starts with deep aromas of pear and persimmon dusted with vanilla and incense. Richly textured yet nimble, with a juicy vein of acidity, the palate adds lemon curd and kumquat to the mix before a delicately chalky finish.
Without lacking for elegance, this blend of 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Zinfandel, 21% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc is borderline exuberant on the nose, as notes of ruby grapefruit, white peach, and strawberry mingle with a bite of bubblegum and a wisp of smoke. On the supple, almost billowy palate, they join forces with red currant and an earthy finishing touch of white tea.