Expressing its origins in limestone soils, this blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Ugni Blanc is fresh as a daisy—or gardenia, in this case, which shows on the nose along with the tangy green and yellow apple, lemon marmalade, and young pineapple that alight on the lifted palate before a squeeze of lime gives the finish a zing.
Like its Blanc counterpart, this blend of Grenache Noir (40%), Cinsault (40%), and Pinot Noir (20%) is built for everyday enjoyment, being equal parts fruit-forward and refreshing. Aromas and flavors of peach, Honeycrisp apple, and grilled lemon are highlighted by a sprightly acid profile and a pop of strawberry.
Sprightly and instantly accessible, this Pyrenean expression of Pinot offers up pretty notes of wild cherry, pomegranate, and violets sprouting from the soil. Vivid cranberry-toned acidity lifts the slightly but appealingly rustic grip of the mouthfeel.
Offering a snappy, salinity-streaked mélange of grapefruit, Rainier cherry, and rose petal with undertones of green banana and bubblegum, this blend of 45% Cinsault, 40% Grenache, 10% Caladoc, and 5% Syrah nimbly walks the line between sleekness and succulence.
Ripe notes of plum and savory coffee tones connect with spiced cedar.
No doubt its best years are ahead of it, but this blend of 92% Cabernet, 6% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot aged in (75% new) French oak for 46 months has got plenty to say now. Blackberry and dried plum meld with black pepper and cinnamon toast amid hints of smoked vanilla and mixed herbs, while sturdy, chicory-toned tannins are assuaged by a velvety mouthfeel, plummy acidity, and a woodsy quality on the finish.
Owner/winemaker Don Lorenzi calls this “a white for red wine drinkers.” Fermented and aged for 18 months in French oak, it’s certainly bold and rich, but it’s not without nuance. Pineapple upside-down cake and fresh, juicy white cherry take the lead on both nose and palate, where the tang and creaminess of lemon curd are seasoned with a pinch of saffron on the finish.
This 95% de-alcoholized Chardonnay offers vibrating bubbles with lovely notes of brioche and lemon meringue. Soft on the palate with a finish of peaches and cream.