ANTHILL FARMS Pinot Noir “Demuth” 2016
For years this has been one of my favorite California Pinot Noirs. Why? Because of its Burgundy-like marriage of brilliant cherry fruits and graceful earthy spice. And texture…richness under control. […]
EVENING LAND Chardonnay “Seven Springs” 2016
Acid-influenced intensity of flavor sets this Chardonnay apart from its peers. The pronounced bright lemon, orange and tangy apricot flavors make up the wine’s shining core. If you look for […]
JOSEPH SWAN Pinot Noir “Cuvee de Trois” 2014
Bright, fruity core of ripe wild cherries and raspberries are my first impression. Soon after comes dried violets and rose petals, dried ginger and allspice. This is very generous in […]
Domaine Alain Cailbourdin Pouilly Fume “Les Cris” 2017
Knowing this wine from multiple prior vintages, I pay the 2017 the best compliments I can give, which are classic and typical. You don’t want too much in an outstanding […]
BENEVOLENT NEGLECT Riesling 2017
From a vineyard outside of Ukiah in central Mendocino County. This wine has a freshness and vitality I associate with cooler regions like Anderson Valley to its west. Primary smells […]
