Reviews

A mildly exotic nose speaks of mostly dried yellow fruit that is trimmed in citrus zest and melon notes. The forward, round and quite supple flavors are already delicious and approachable with reasonably good depth and length. This easy-to-like effort is already drinking well.

This Pinot Noir may become more rich and charming in coming years, but right now it’s fresh, tart and jammy in raspberries and cherries. It’s also a bit heavy, almost as if a bit of Grenache found its way into the blend. — S.H. (6/1/2012)

A background note of pain grillé adds to the breadth of the pretty and very fresh aromas of pear, apple and various white flowers. There is equally good freshness to the racy and lightly mineral-inflected flavors that possess plenty of energy on the balanced, agreeably dry and delicious finish.

A soft, round chardonnay with scents of almond flan and butter beans, this is balanced for cream-sauced fish. (500 cases)

Drawn along very different lines than its older and much riper mate above, this zesty, mid-sized Zin is rife with buoyant young fruit. It keeps alcohol in check and is light in its feet from start to finish, and it is withal a very versatile wine that will shine in particular with tomato-sauced pastas in the very near term.

Very good. Strong recommendation.

Great value. Very good. Strong recommendation.

Very good. Strong recommendation.

Very good. Strong recommendation.

Here’s a luscious Zinfandel to drink now. It’s rich in tannins and brisk in acidity, with savory blackberry, blueberry, pepper, cinnamon, anise and sandalwood flavors. Textbook Sonoma Zin for drinking with barbecue.