Here’s a wine that’s long on aromatic development and fresh breezy flavor – both things being...
Balverne, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
Now here’s a big red cherry nose if ever there was one. It’s offset nicely with a little powder and...
Notre Vue, Chalk Hill, Sonoma County (California) GSM 2019
Here’s an unusual blend for a bottle of bubbly – 52% Syrah, 32% Grenache and 16% Mourvedre. Now, before...
Notre Vue, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay Musqué 2019
This aromatic clone gets a chance to shine here, with a stainless steel cold ferment and transfer direct to neutral...
Notre Vue, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2019
This delightful Chardonnay leans French in style, with 22 percent new oak (lightly toasted) barrels adding a rich texture...
Notre Vue, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
Winemaker Alex Holman’s focus on aromatic development across the portfolio is in full flower here, with cherry,...
Notre Vue, Sonoma County (California) 2018
It’s always good to have a Cabernet-based wine in the tasting room lineup. That said, this wine is more than a...
Notre Vue, Chalk Hill, Sonoma County (California) Grenache – Syrah – Mourvedre 2019
This is the winery flagship, and with good reason as it showcases winemaker Alex Holman’s penchant for aromatic...
Paraduxx, Napa Valley (California) 2017
The top end X2 bottling from Paraduxx is always a mind bender, and this vintage keeps the string going with bright red and...
Migration, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2019
Duckhorn’s “Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from elsewhere” project is really hitting its stride with the 2019...
Migration, Santa Maria Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2019
This is a brooding young wine, ready to spring its layered profile on you in a way that is both seductive and...
Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) 2017
A beast! This might be my favorite “Discussion” to date – it’s got all the stuffing to go...