Reviews

Medium garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Valdiguie gives up fragrant notes of violets, Chinese five spice and raisin cake with nuances of black tea, Sichuan pepper and tapenade. Full-bodied and laden with black berries and spice layers, it has a firm frame of chewy tannins and invigorating freshness, finishing with plenty of spring in its step.

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Zinfandel Arpad's Selection has a wonderfully fragrant nose of cherry compote, raspberry preserves and baked plums with suggestions of Chinese five spice, roses and underbrush. The palate is led by a taut structure of chewy tannins and crisp acid supporting the spicy baked berry flavors, finishing long and earthy.

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Zinfandel Riebli Vineyard gives up fragrant scents of raisin cake, stewed plums and dried roses with touches of hoisin, tobacco and dusty earth. Rich, full-bodied and spicy in the mouth, it has a solid line of freshness matching the chewy tannins that feature on the finish.

The 2015 Zinfandel Forgotten Vines is medium garnet-purple colored and opens with lovely potpourri and baking spice notes over a core of Black Forest cake, dried mulberries and prunes plus touches of fried herbs and new leather. Opulently fruited with loads of spicy berry preserves flavors and a chewy frame, it has a good long, refreshing finish.

The 2015 Chardonnay Private Reserve gives up notions of honey-drizzled peaches and spiced apple slices with touches of baking bread, cedar and marzipan. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the palate with spicy stone fruit flavors, with a pleasantly oily texture and plenty of freshness, finishing on a honeyed note.

Excellent, Highly Recommended

Cola and vanilla cream soda aromatize the bright cherry and pomegranate core of this medium-bodied, fleshy wine. High-toned, but with a kick of wood-tannin, this is a great accompaniment to lighter proteins like grilled chicken.

Excellent, Highly Recommended

Orchard notes and buttered toast aromas drive the nose of this chardonnay. Full bodied on the palate with baked pear, pineapple upside down cake, baked coconut, and toasty vanilla flavors that are most prominent in the long, satisfying finish.

Excellent, Highly Recommended

Stewed red and black berries meld nicely here with toasted coconut, pepper, and rosemary. A full-bodied and opulent wine that gives generous fruit, this is a wine that goes well with smoked and grilled meats.

Complex aromas and flavors of red berry, sandalwood, vanilla, floral and mineral are alluring, made all the more appealing by the elegant frame and vivid structure. Silky and harmonious enough to drink now, but this should really sing in five to seven years. Offers a fine, smoky finish.