106 Wine Reviews Found

  • Region: Russian River
98+ Points

Cattleya Pinot Noir The Goddess 2023

A sensational Pinot Noir, bursting from the glass with seductive aromas of crushed black cherries, rose petals, wild herbs, and an intriguing touch of whole-cluster spice. The palate is lavishly textured and wonderfully velvety, delivering remarkable concentration without a trace of heaviness. Bright, perfectly judged acidity keeps the fruit vivid, while finely sculpted tannins frame... Read Full Review →
97+ Points

Shared Notes Les Pierres qui Decident RRV 2025

Abundant fresh lemon bursts from the glass, joined by cut herbs, a touch of Sweet Tart and an exhilarating current of spice. The fruit is beautifully pure and direct, with nothing getting in the way. Tangy, mouth-filling citrus drives the long finish, all held together by superb balance. Read Full Review →
97 Points

Shibumi Knoll Chardonnay Buena Tierra 2023

An irresistibly seductive Chardonnay that dazzles with its luxurious, satin-like texture and remarkable sense of balance. Aromas of fresh flowers, lemon sugar cookie, and ripe orchard fruit leap from the glass, leading to an elegant palate layered with apricot, pineapple, citrus blossom, toasted hazelnut, and bright lime. The wine is less about sheer power than... Read Full Review →
98 Points

Cattleya Pinot Noir Cuvee #8 2021

A hedonistic, crowd-pleasing beauty, it bursts from the glass with spiced cherry, cola, and dark fruit layered over a core of ripe, juicy sweetness. The palate is silky and vibrant, delivering wave after wave of lush, perfectly ripened fruit with a texture that is polished and effortless. There’s richness here, but it never tips into... Read Full Review →
96 Points

Addax Pinot Noir Silver Eagle 2021

Addax Silver Eagle RRV 2021 is an impressive Pinot and boasts a bouquet of rose petals, garden herbs, and fresh berries wafting from the glass. The silky smooth palate leads to zesty notes including raspberries, ripe cherries, graphite, baking spices and ULTRA-creamy vanilla. This truly sumptuous crowd-pleaser possesses beautiful fruit richness, velvety tannins and a... Read Full Review →
96+ Points

Adrian Fog Pinot Noir Russian River Cherry Block 2019

The 2019 Cherry Block launches forth with rich aromas of dark berries and exotic spices, introducing a luxuriously smooth and awe-inspiring experience. Exquisitely focused, this new Adrian Fog has an opulent, full mouth-feel and delivers wave after wave of berries and black cherry continuing on to a mile-long finish. While it is clear that this... Read Full Review →
96+ Points

Adrian Fog Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2018

Rich aromas of dark berries and exotic spices introduce a luxuriously smooth and awe-inspiring experience. Exquisitely focused, this new Adrian Fog has opulent, full mouth-feel and delivers wave after wave of berries and black cherry continuing on to a mile-long finish. While it is clear that this Pinot is built to last, it is a... Read Full Review →
96+ Points

Bacigalupi Chardonnay RRV Estate 2020

An absolutely winner for fans of Chardonnay that feature ripe fruit and ultra-creamy oak flavors. The silky smooth texture leads to an array of bold fruit flavors including fresh peaches, honey crisp apples, and hints of roasted almonds, toasted oak and freshly buttered biscuits on the finish. Bottomline is this Chardonnay is a glass full... Read Full Review →
96+ Points

Bacigalupi Chardonnay RRV Estate 2021

A 100% yummy Chardonnay for fans of ripe, tropical fruit and ultra-creamy oak flavors. The silky smooth texture leads to an array of bold fruit flavors including fresh peaches, honey crisp apples, and hints of cashews, vanilla and freshly buttered biscuits on the finish. Bottomline is this Chardonnay is a glass full of fun! Read Full Review →
96+ Points

Bacigalupi Pinot Noir RRV Estate 2023

Luscious and expressive, opens with classic aromas of ripe black cherry, cola, and a cascade of sweet red fruit. The palate is juicy and herb-laced, delivering a tangy lift that keeps things vibrant from start to finish. There’s a lovely sense of typicity here like Pinot doing exactly what Pinot should do, just with a... Read Full Review →