I was blown away by the 2020 Chardonnay, a clean, crisp, vibrant expression of Chardonnay that has medium to full-bodied richness, wonderfully integrated acidity, and a distinct sense of minerality in its citrus, stone fruit, and white flower-driven aroma...
Extremely fresh and floral with sliced apples, stones and some white peach. Bread dough, too. Fine bead. Medium to full body with crisp acidity and a steely finish. Hints of phenolics provide a fine texture. Vibrant acidity. About 15% reserve wine (mostly...
The 2020 Chardonnay El Enemigo from Gualtallary, Uco Valley was aged in oak with flor for twelve months with 15% coming from other years. Yellowish green in the glass. The nose presents notes of hazel and chestnuts accompanied by green apple and expres...
The 2021 Pinot Noir Planet Oregon is ripe with sweet aromatics of raspberry liqueur, moss-covered earth, and sweet herbs. The palate is generous and fresh with purple flowers, boysenberry, and cedar. This is a great value with a charming and open style to...
The 2022 Planet Oregon Pinot Noir is way better than the price point represents. Gorgeous neon ruby core with a lighter pink rim in the glass, the delicious aromas and flavors of sour cherries, red plums, fresh peaches, dried rosemary, dusty earth, and dr...
The 2021 Pinot Noir Mineral Springs Ranch comes to life in the glass: suggestions of cola, rubbed sage, and dark chocolate complicate peppery wild berries. It's soft and round with brilliant acidity and fresh red and blue fruits swirling throughout. A m...