93 Points - 2021 Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot Noir
Leads with wood spice, black tea and sous-bois notes, backed by a core of mulled raspberry and black cherry accents. Reveals nice energy as this stays tightly focused through the finish.
93 Points - 2021 Walala Vineyard Pinot Noir
A bright, fresh and lively style, with a sparkle of savory running underneath a mix of damson plum, bitter cherry and raspberry coulis flavors. The red tea–infused finish has nice length.
93 Points - 2021 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Juicy and engaging, with heavy mulled raspberry and blood orange flavors coursing through, carried by a bright mineral edge and a flurry of red tea and savory notes. The long, lingering finish has nice latent tension.
92 Points - 2021 Gap’s Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir
Delivers a lovely, pure streak of pomegranate, damson plum and cherry fruit, gilded with light floral and savory notes and tinged with a mineral edge through the finish. Shows a nice racy feel from start to finish.
92 Points - 2021 UV Lucky Well Vineyard Pinot Noir
Alluring, with fresh, expressive cherry and raspberry coulis notes lined with red tea and singed sandalwood. The sleek, focused finish has nice cut, with subtle minerality adding length.
92 Points - 2021 Wohler Vineyard Pinot Noir
Showy, with heavy raspberry and mulberry fruit driving through, carried by lively but unobtrusive acidity and backed by hibiscus, fruitcake and cherry cobbler notes on the back end.
92 Points - 2021 Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay
Presents notes of peach preserves, jasmine and candied ginger that are vibrant and generous, with firm, juicy acidity and accents of pink salt, fresh-cut apple and lime sherbet. Reveals a hint of wild fennel on the finish.
92 Points - 2021 Durell Vineyard Chardonnay
Fresh, crisp and intense, with succulent ripe pear, melon and citrus zest notes that are aromatic and vivid, revealing orange blossoms, a hint of beeswax and heavy Honeycrisp apple notes on the mouthwatering finish, where a dash of wet rock minerality lingers.
91 Points - 2021 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
This has maraschino cherry and plum compote notes pumping through, with hints of anise and fruitcake. Shows subtle floral lift in the background, which keeps this honest. A fun, ebullient wine.