308 Wine Reviews Found

  • Region: Sonoma
Amapola Creek Zinfandel Monte Rosso 2007
95 Points

Amapola Creek Zinfandel Monte Rosso 2007

The gnarly old vines at Monte Rosso Vineyard produced a wine with depth of fruit and subtle nuances befitting its venerable origins. This remarkable fruit enabled us to make a truly distinctive Zinfandel. The wine was aged for 17 months in a combination of new and seasoned French and American oak barrels. This beautifully balanced... Read Full Review →
Capture Sauvignon Blanc Pionniers 2011
95 Points

Capture Sauvignon Blanc Pionniers 2011

Les Pionniers has a beautiful nose with delicate aromas of Meyer lemon, ripe pear, mango and white spring flowers. Super bright on the mid-palate, yet creamy and fresh with great minerality, showing off the terroir with a crisp, juicy and lingering finish. Read Full Review →
Anaba Pinot Noir Gaps Crown 2010
95 Points

Anaba Pinot Noir Gaps Crown 2010

This deeply colored and richly aromatic pinot leads to intense notes of black currants, rich blackberry, and mocha on the palate. This is extracted yet refined, built for the long run though delicious now thanks to the lightly toasted oak barrels. Sweet and jammy, yet balanced with a delightfully silky finish with polished tannins. Absolutely... Read Full Review →
Carte Blanche Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2008
97 Points

Carte Blanche Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2008

Featuring impeccably balanced ripe tropical fruit from prime Sonoma Coast vineyards comibined with the precision of a great grand cru white Burgundy {not surprising given Morlet’s French roots and experience at Peter Michael}. If you love elegant pineapple, creamy vanilla, and lemon oil characteristics reminiscent of the finest Kistler or even Marcassin Cult Chardonnays. Starting... Read Full Review →
Ancien Pinot Noir 2008
96 Points

Ancien Pinot Noir 2008

Dense, deep and rich as cashmere this mesmerizing nectar features gobs of vibrant red fruit including raspberry and fresh strawberry plus one of the most seductive creamy/caramel oak finish we have ever sampled. Read Full Review →
Carte Blanche Pinot Noir Nobles Ranch Sonoma Coast 2010
97 Points

Carte Blanche Pinot Noir Nobles Ranch Sonoma Coast 2010

With stunning balance, this sumptuous Pinot offers a glorious nose of dried bing cherries, pomegranate, and faint rose petal. On the palate it offers copious red fruits lined with silky fine grained tannins framing an overall captivating experience. Bing cherry, cranberry, and exotic spices including hints of lavender and acacia flower flow through the palate... Read Full Review →
Chalk Hill Pinot Gris Sonoma 2009
94 Points

Chalk Hill Pinot Gris Sonoma 2009

Rich and generous, the 2009 Pinot Gris carries aromas of pear, apricot, honeysuckle and nutmeg. The flavors include apple pie, honey, almond and brioche. As in keeping with past vintages, this is a full-bodied, opulent version of Pinot Gris. Read Full Review →
AP Vin Pinot Noir Ridgetop Vyd  2010
96 Points

AP Vin Pinot Noir Ridgetop Vyd  2010

A dense, rich, full-bodied style, with aromas of fresh raspberry cobbler and strawberry shortcake. On the palate it features dazzling Christmas spice, ripe black cherry, rhubarb and dark raspberry flavors with a silky smooth texture and billowy tannins. Read Full Review →
97 Points

Chateau Boswell Chardonnay Braughton 2005

Rich and creamy on the palate, this Chardonnay offers notes of citrus intertwined with vanilla, minerals, lemon oil, and honeysuckle as well as great delineation for its massive size. Ultra-smooth and succulent, a symphony of ripe tropical fruit flavors with a hint of Hawaiian macadamia nuts come alive on the remarkable finish that lasts for... Read Full Review →