The 2021 Barbera d'Alba is a joyous wine. Rich, supple and explosive, the 2021 offers up tons of jammy red/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, menthol and mocha. The purity of the fruit here is just remarkable. The 2021 was done entirely in cement. It's a...
The 2021 Barbera d'Alba Tre Vigne is a fabulous, explosive wine. Sumptuous dark cherry, ripe plum, mocha, licorice and new leather are all dialed up to the maximum. This racy, deep Barbera is tremendous. For its quality-to-price ratio, the Alba Tre Vigne ...
From an isolated and very high elevation site in Mendocino County, Cole Ranch is the only vineyard for miles. Botrytis makes this Riesling rounded and rich. It is fermented completely dry and then aged in older white barrels, giving it ample mouthfeel. Li...
he 2021 Chardonnay Doc's Ranch Vineyard Joann's Block comes from vines planted in marine sedimentary soils at 1,000 feet in altitude. It underwent full malolactic conversion and was matured in 10% new French oak for 22 months. It has delicate, slowly unwi...
The 2021 Pinot Noir Wendling Vineyard is phenomenal. Dark and pliant, with tremendous vertical intensity, the Wendling is outrageously beautiful. Succulent dark fruit, lavendar, rose petal, spice, new leather, blood orange, and a good deal of whole clus...
The 2021 Pinot Noir Doc's Ranch Swan & Calera Selection comes from Calera and Swan clone vines planted in marine sedimentary soil at 1,000 to 1,100 feet in altitude. Made with 50% whole clusters, it opens with pure tones of cinnamon, red cherry and pomegr...
The 2021 Pinot Noir Coastlands Vineyard Old Firs Block is also layered and spicy, with aromas of pine needles, fresh cherries, sweet herbs, and pretty anise. Medium-bodied, it’s long on the palate, with a sanguine feel, mouthwatering brightness, and a cle...