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Score: 90 | June 24, 2016 | Planet Grape

Light and creamy with notes of lemon, apple, pear, and pineapple and just a kiss of butterscotch. 

Score: 90 | June 15, 2016 | Wine Spectator

A supple, charming style, with smooth tannins leading to a mix of gravel- and fresh earth-scented plum, blackberry, licorice and road tar notes. Ends with subtle flavor nuances of mocha and baking spices. Drink now through 2026.
–JL
 

Score: Silver | June 13, 2016 | San Francisco International Wine Competition
Score: Gold | June 5, 2016 | Sunset International Wine Competition
Score: Gold | June 5, 2016 | Sunset International Wine Competition
Score: Silver | June 3, 2016 | Los Angeles International Wine Competition
Score: 89 | June 1, 2016 | Wine & Spirits

The 2013 vintage—dry yet moderate in temperature—lifted many boats, not just in Napa Valley. This sleek Monterey merlot has a simple, pure ripeness, the fruit bright red and focused, with complex, savory aromas of cocoa and tobacco chiming in. It’s firm rather than fat, ready to take on flank steak.

Score: 91 | May 31, 2016 | Wine Spectator

Rich and smoky, featuring cherry, strawberry and spice flavors. Picks up a chalky, savory quality as the finish plays out. Best from 2017 through 2028. 

–BS

Score: 88 | May 31, 2016 | Wine Spectator

Smooth and smoky, with wild cherry, berry and spice flavors backed by a juicy texture. Shows fine length and expression. Drink now through 2018. 

–BS

Score: 91 | May 31, 2016 | Wine Spectator


A stylish wine driven by vibrant, fresh pear, citrus and honeydew flavors, extended by a mix of oak that turns to butterscotch nuances. Ends a bit raw for now but should reward with time. Drink now. 
–JL