308 Wine Reviews Found

  • Region: Sonoma
98 Points

Donum Pinot Noir RRV Reserve 2017

This best-barrel ‘reserve’ bottling is both mouth-filling and gorgeous now plus shows the potential to evolve gracefully. Muscular and powerful from the get-go, the bouquet and palate are deftly balanced with a cornucopia of full-throttle fruit flavors including dark berry, black cherry, raspberry, and hints of baking spices and black tea on the majestic finish.... Read Full Review
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Flowers Pinot Noir Sea View Ridge 2023

An elegant and classically styled Pinot Noir, the 2023 Sea View Ridge opens with a refined nose of dark berry fruit and minerals. The palate is lush yet impeccably defined, revealing layers of blackberry, black tea, and bright red cherry. Hints of orange zest lift the mid-palate, adding vibrancy and tension. Mouthwatering and succulent, it... Read Full Review
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Kanzler Pinot Noir Estate Reserve 2021

This extraordinarily rare Pinot Noir is pure joy to taste! Launching forth with dense and dark fruit (pomegranate and cherry) then ripe, sun-kissed strawberries and raspberries, cherries, and baking spices, giving way to a full-bodied palate lifted by bold vibrancy and a silky texture, finished with luxurious tannins. Ready to drink now (decant) or anytime... Read Full Review
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Kanzler Pinot Noir Estate Reserve 2022

Elegant and expressive, with a silky, fruit-forward profile that balances luscious red raspberry, strawberry, and spicy cranberry with deeper notes of blackberry, black cherry, and blood orange. Tangy orange peel and baking spice add lift to the finish, while hints of char and grilled herbs lend a darker, more masculine edge. Its purity, freshness, and... Read Full Review
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Kistler Pinot Noir Silver Belt Cuvee Natalie 2022

A vivid and expressive Pinot Noir, delivering a compelling balance of depth and brightness. Aromatically, it opens with a touch of earthiness, giving way to layers of ripe black cherry, cola, and a whisper of wild game. On the palate, the wine is rich and saturated, showcasing deep flavors of sarsaparilla, blood orange, and wet... Read Full Review
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Lewis Chardonnay RRV Barcaglia Lane 2019

Once again, this is our very favorite Chardonnay from Lewis, offering a deep golden hue, lush, aromatic ripe fruits, pineapple, ginger, and star jasmine from the offset. The sumptuous core palate displays opulent notes of poached pears, cinnamon, nutmeg, apple pie, oak and bourbon notes across a silky smooth texture. We were particularly impressed with... Read Full Review
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Marcassin Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard 2013

Another spectacular release from the preeminent Pinot team in America. We’ve been fortunate to sample the last ten vintages of Marcassin’s Estate Pinot and this one ranks high with favorites such as 2009. The intense dark fruit flavors are deftly melded together with a plethora of complex minerals and exotic spices guaranteed to dazzle your... Read Full Review
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Occidental Pinot Noir Freestone-Occidental 2024

This is the best vintage yet of this already iconic bottling from the Kistler family. Blended from their array of celebrated vineyards on the far Sonoma coast, the 2024 Freestone-Occidental offers a thrilling, energetic bouquet of bright cherry and ripe red berries. Very racy on the palate, with generous and bold fruit, blood orange zest,... Read Full Review
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Prophet & Poet Chardonnay King Bird 2022

A brilliantly flashy nose with waves of honey, orange zest, and warm marzipan,. On the palate, the texture is exquisitely silky and sumptuous, unfolding in layers of fresh pineapple interwoven with hints of butterscotch, sweet cream, and a subtle hint of piña colada. Beneath the exotic fruit lies a note of crushed stone that keeps... Read Full Review
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Three Sticks Pinot Noir Walala 2021

This spectacular new discovery dazzles with vibrant red fruit flavors (strawberry, rhubarb, and hints of cherry) balanced by fresh baking spices on the savory finish. This dreamy Pinot reminds us of favorite releases from Russian River Valley neighbors Williams Selyem and Kistler. Highly Recommend! Read Full Review