Suave in expression and silky in texture, this seems like a genuinely Burgundian Pinot from a cool year and a long growing season. Woody accents from 50% new French oak lend complexity but are tastefully restrained, and very fine-grained tannins provide structure without drying or shortening the finish. This is a pure, polished Pinot that can be enjoyed now.
Its leesy mouthfeel is generous with nectarine and melon. A notable line of acidity leans into Key lime and meringue. Refreshing and vibrant.
Wild strawberry, cinnamon-cranberry, and vanilla are cheerful, and this fruit-forward wine pleases from start to finish.
Bright cherries are lifted by a fine acid structure. Notes of spearmint, red tea, and sweet tobacco follow, showcasing a pleasantly approachable red at 5.9% abv.
With only 5.9% abv, this wine manages to caress, with notes of lemon batter, melon, and pineapple. Acidity amplifies the flavors, and the wine possesses a soft, billowy texture with marzipan-marshmallow, vibrant and fresh.
Lisa Dahl is the most acclaimed chef and restaurateur in Sedona, Arizona. She presides over six venues, and she is also recognized for her philanthropy. This blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah, and 10 % Mourvèdre is magnificent. It opens with a taste of wild black currant just plucked from the soil. Plum and Sandalwood offer a textural complement to its sleek tannins. Lavender and sage liven up the long, luxe finish.
What a striking, exciting nose: Pear crumble, marzipan, and brown fig swirl with touches of damp earth, dried citrus, and cardamom. Following through on that promise of intensity, the mouthfeel is lush, glossy, and long, showing flashes of blood orange and walnut en route to the well-polished finish. 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay.
The word “banger” may not typically appear in a Champagne review, but this zippy, zesty, zingy classic—a blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Meunier, and 20% Chardonnay—warrants it. On the nose, apple-caramel brioche is dappled with sour cherry, toasted almond, ginger, and a crisp hint of linen that presages the chic litheness of the palate, which focused acidity snaps to attention. There, a vein of oyster shell runs through preserved lemon and white fig before a nutmeg-sprinkled finish.