324 Wine Reviews Found

  • Region: Sonoma
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
94 Points

Audelssa Cabernet Blend Summit 2005

The 2005 Summit, a Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot, exhibits aromas of roasted herb, black cherries and cassis. In the mouth, lavender, espresso beans, and blackberry are deftly melded together with a hint of dark chocolate on the sultry finish that we savored a full 30 seconds. This... Read Full Review →
94 Points

Chateau Boswell Chardonnay Dutton Ranch 2007

Combining the age-ability of the finest grand cru Burgundy with the full throttle Russian River fruit we adore, this boutique winery s biggest Chardonnay in terms of weight and opulence is sourced from the thirty years old vines of Sebastopol Vineyard and is their smallest (only 228 cases) in production terms. This tour de force... Read Full Review →
94 Points

Audelssa Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Features a complex array of dark fruit, cedar, semisweet chocolate, exotic spices, espresso and blackberry flavors…finishing with elegant oak and soft tannins that will drink well tonight or anytime over the next 3 years, peaking in 2011 in our estimate. Read Full Review →
96 Points

Colette Chardonnay Durell Vineyard 2008

This wine is a powerhouse effort that combines the age-ability of the finest grand cru Burgundy with full throttle, gloriously rich Sonoma Chardonnay fruit. The galaxy of flavors includes luscious vanilla, exotic minerality, honeysuckle, crème brulee, as well as impressive delineation for its opulent style. Ultra-smooth and succulent, a symphony of ripe tropical fruit flavors... Read Full Review →