324 Wine Reviews Found

  • Region: Sonoma
96+ Points

Kanzler Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2022

Silky, seamless, and shockingly good for the price offering a velvet-textured palate layered with creamy blackberry, tart cranberry, and deep raspberry. Notes of blood orange, black tea, and pine forest add lift with a spicy, lightly tobaccoed finish. More serious than showy, it’s a rich yet balanced wine with just enough edge—tremendous value for something... Read Full Review →
96 Points

La Follette Chardonnay Sun Chase 2018

A lovely balance between new world and old world Chardonnay featuring delicious aromas of popcorn, freshly baked apple pie, Meyer lemon, and buttered toast. The palate is incredibly refreshing and elegant with citrus flavors and baking spices shining through with a mouthwatering finish. Read Full Review →
96 Points

La Sirena Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2022

A beautifully expressive bouquet of pear and white flowers opens this pristine wine. The silky, rich texture carries subtle layers of tropical pineapple, stone fruits, and a delicate touch of crème brûlée. A lift of bright lemon zest defines the long, clean finish. Enjoy now through the end of the decade. Read Full Review →
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 →
96+ Points

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 →
96+ Points

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 →
96 Points

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 →