A well-defined, oaky, beautifully balanced Chardonnay. Cinnamon-vanilla and nutmeg play in tune. This is a bright, sunshine-filled white that fields rich notes of pineapple upside-down cake and a gleam of yellow flowers.
A well-defined, oaky, beautifully balanced Chardonnay. Cinnamon-vanilla and nutmeg play in tune. This is a bright, sunshine-filled white that fields rich notes of pineapple upside-down cake and a gleam of yellow flowers.
Grapes grown on a non-tilled, steep, dry-farmed mountain vineyard create a plush blend of 81.9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17.7% Cab Franc, and a fraction of Merlot. Aged 18 months in 65% new French oak, it shows black peppered dark plum, green bell pepper, sage, and mint for a spice box of flavor. At mid-point, blue fruit emerges with a noticeable creamy vibrancy and finishes with intensity.
A sensational single vineyard 100% Tempranillo, dramatic and dry. With tension and a slight grip, one tastes roses bathed in earthy, chocolate-coffee. Vibrant Luxardo cherries surge with a juiciness that cleanse the palate, with great acid structure that makes this a star when it comes to food-pairing. Its high elevation vineyard accounts for the wine’s intense nature.
Blackberry and tobacco spread across the palate. This is a finely structured 100% Tempranillo that possesses a buoyant mouthfeel. Jammy fruit is intense and pleasing, adding dimension.
A value-plus, 100% Tempranillo, with notes of blueberry jelly and dusty baking spices. Tobacco and black tea meld with plum for an impactful finish.
Nutty, with spiced vanilla sandalwood. The mouthfeel is unctuous, with a slick lather of lemon oil. Honeyed flowers are dotted with white pepper for a zesty finish.
Aged three months in French and American oak and with a low abv of 12.7%, Winemaker Philip Zorn urges out bright, juicy fruit that flirts with the palate. A chorus of cranberry, just-ripened cherries, cocoa, and plum merges, with a spirited cinnamon finish.
Domestic Chardonnay that rings up very close to $20 seems like a rather crowded category these days, which suggests both popularity and sharp-elbowed competition. This competes well with good physical density and rich flavors recalling stone fruits along with a tropical note. Wood accents of spices and light smoke provide complexity that will help this stand out in a crowd.