311 Wine Reviews Found

  • Region: Sonoma
96+ Points

Lombardi Pinot Noir Gap’s Crown 2022

The 2022 Gap’s Crown Pinot opens with a forward, expressive nose, bursting with bright citrus oils, crushed berries, and a clean, high-toned purity. On the palate, it’s silky, rich, and surprisingly deep, with a maturity that belies its youth. Notes of graham cracker, marzipan, and warm spice weave through the core of vivid red and... Read Full Review
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Macauley Pinot Noir Fort Ross Seaview 2020

Red cherry, pomegranate, baking spices, and crushed flowers burst out of the glass of this deep ruby red wine. Reminiscent of a Morlet Pinot Noir with a touch of elegance, this silky-smooth Pinot is lush with a long, bright finish and will be a delight to drink over the next 5 years. Read Full Review
96 Points

Martinelli Zinfandel Vellutini Ranch 2023

A powerful, high-octane wine that immediately commands attention with its intensity and depth. Dense black fruit aromas rise from the glass alongside spicy accents, resinous Mediterranean herbs, and flashes of orange zest that add brightness to the otherwise brooding profile. On the palate it is bold and concentrated, with layers of dark fruit, olive tapenade,... Read Full Review
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Merry Edwards Chardonnay Olivet Lane 2017

Opens with notes of honeysuckle, hazelnut and pineapple on the nose. On the palate, the wine deftly balances between delicate and rich, with apple, pear and tangerine flavors and a beam of brightness and lift. A beautiful Chardonnay that can be enjoyed now or over the next 5 years. Read Full Review
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Merry Edwards Chardonnay Olivet Lane 2019

This new release is a quintessentially Big, Bold, and Buttery California Chardonnay featuring initial notes of honeysuckle, hazelnut and pineapple. On the palate, we enjoyed balance of apple, pear and citrus flavors that provide beam of brightness and lift. A beautiful Chardonnay that can be enjoyed now or over the next 5 years. Read Full Review
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Occidental Pinot Noir Freestone-Occidental 2017

This is a vibrant wine, full of red cherry, pomegranate, and boysenberry, balanced with sweet baking spice and savory herbs. Insanely drinkable, the palate is long and luscious, where dark fruit mingles seamlessly with notes of earth, white pepper, and discreet tannins. Perfect to drink now or over the next 5 years. Read Full Review
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Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Gap’s Crown 2012

A seductive bouquet of black fruit, cooking herbs, and floral notes are expressive right out of the gate. The palate is beautifully balanced, full bodied, and delightfully complex. Black cherry, Asian spice, and raspberries glide along on a structure of supple, fine tannins. This is a serious Pinot that will age gracefully for another 10... Read Full Review
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Paul Hobbs Chardonnay RRV 2018

The 2018 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley offers white flowers, orchard fruit and hints of honeysuckle in the dazzling bouquet. Flavors of just-picked peaches and pears, buttery pastry and spice remind us early fall pies, but balanced with brightness like an Indian summer day with a lovely long finish. Read Full Review
96 Points

Paul Hobbs Chardonnay RRV 2019

The 2019 Russian River Valley Chardonnay offers white flowers, orchard fruit and hints of honeysuckle in the dazzling bouquet. Flavors of just-picked peaches and pears, buttery pastry and spice remind us early fall pies, but balanced with brightness like an Indian summer day with a lovely long finish. Read Full Review
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Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir RRV 2018

The 2018 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley opens with alluring aromatics of berries and baking spice, introducing flavors of juicy Bing cherries, blackberries and cranberry; bright and spirited with a delightfully silky texture. This is impressive indeed! Read Full Review