The 2019 Estate Pinot Noir Ama is deep and savory on the nose, its plush black and red berry fruit enlivened by notes of licorice, forest floor and graphite, plus top notes of bitter citrus and potpourri. The palate is seriously styled with a firmer, grai...
The 2019 Estate Pinot Noir Pomarium is pretty and transparent this year, with earthy red berry fruits and spicy accents on the nose. The palate is silky and super fresh, with an uplifted, spicy finish. Youthfully coiled at this moment, its graininess and ...
Cabernet Sauvignon leads the way with its plush, velvety texture while Merlot and Cabernet Franc add savory top notes of bay leaf, hawthorn, and sandalwood. A flourish of rich, round fruits sweep across the midpalate, then culminate in an aromatic finish accentuated by dark chocolate reminiscent of a fine dusting of cocoa powder.
The 2011 Viña Tondonia Reserva is darker and shows riper fruit, a rounder palate and some dusty tannins. A year of ripeness, concentration and tannin, the wine is powerful with the finesse of Tondonia. Tasting this next to the textbook 2010 Tondonia revea...
The 2019 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast features gregarious banana chip, toast, pastry, baked apples and beeswax on the nose. The palate is light-bodied and creamy with bright, mineral-driven fruit and a long, honeyed finish.