16 Wine Reviews Found

  • Food Pairing: Buttermilk Fried Quail
96 Points

Maggy Hawk Pinot Noir Jolie 2020

Bold and fun right out of the gate, Jolie is a refreshing, easy to drink Pinot with bright red fruit flavors including strawberry and cranberry. The finish is rich and silky with hints of blood orange. – May 2023

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96 Points

Maggy Hawk Pinot Noir Stormin’ 2020

The juiciest wine of the lineup, Stormin’ is an opulent Pinot with a delightful abundance of bright red fruit including raspberry and strawberry. The finish is graceful and refreshing with plush tannins and hints of oolong tea. – May 2023

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95 Points

Drew Pinot Noir Estate Faîte De Mer Farm 2020

This wine has everything you want in a cool climate Pinot: crisp acidity, beautiful florals, and tangy fruit; however, there’s another layer packed with juicy pomegranate, fresh cranberry, and cherry cola that takes it to the next level. These coastal grapes sit above the fog line, meaning they get to soak up the warm CA...

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97 Points

CHEV Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2019

Begins with a bright, racy nose with welcoming baking spices. The palate bursts with ripe Russian River fruit including dazzling red berry and juicy plum. Luxuriously fullbodied texture with silky, polished tannin and lingering freshness. Undeniable and captivating, Browne has crafted another huge hit that will thrill anytime over the next 5- 7 years. –...

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98 Points

Goldeneye Pinot Noir Ten Degrees 2019

Soaring out of the glass with perfumed, fresh fruit aromatics, this showstopper captures the depth and complexity found exclusively in the most luxurious Pinots in America (a short list!). The palate features an array of intense dark fruit flavors including cranberry, chocolate-covered cherry, toasty oak, and truffle. The deftly balanced finish offers hints of smoky...

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98 Points

Domaine Pierre Amiot Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2017

The Amiot Clos de la Roche 2017 is an exquisite new discovery that displays all the finesse and age-worthy elegance guaranteed to impress true Burgundy connoisseurs. Reminiscent of pricier selections from the adjacent Chambertin vineyard, this Clos de la Roche features bright aromas including lavender and Oolong tea leading into a cornucopia of subtle fruit...

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97 Points

Rhys Pinot Noir Mt. Pajaro Vineyard 2017

This is a velvety smooth and sumptuous Pinot Noir with ample substance, full of juicy pomegranate, cranberry, hints of earthy truffles, potpourri and pipe tobacco. These flavors crescendo into notes of boysenberry, black tea and baking cocoa on the majestic finish. Effortlessly elegant and complex, this will provide enjoyment now and age gracefully for the...

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97 Points

Domaine Marius Delarche Corton Renardes Grand Cru 2019

The brand new arrival Corton Renardes 2019 boasts an ultra-silky texture and a depth of delectable red fruit flavors that defy its youth (thanks to Burgundy’s heralded 2019 vintage. Initial flavors offer a sensuous blend of dry cherry, raspberry, and truffle which leads to a memorable finish that includes baking spices such as cardamon. The...

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Evening Land Pinot Noir La Source 2014
97 Points

Evening Land Pinot Noir La Source 2014

The La Source 2014 is a best barrel reserve for Evening Land, and has a gorgeous bouquet loaded with dried cherry, raspberry, and a delightful mineral character. The mouthfeel is rich and ethereal, delivering well-delineated layers of red berries, cherry, spice that culminate in a spectacular finish. Ready to enjoy right now, it will continue...

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