| 2018 |
Morgan |
Chardonnay 'Highland' Santa Lucia Highlands |
Brilliant straw-gold. Vibrant citrus and orchard fruit aromas are complemented by hints of jasmine, vanilla and ginger. Juicy and tightly focused on the palate, offering lively Meyer lemon, pear and honeysuckle flavors that slowly unfurl through the midpalate. Shows fine definition and spicy bite on the long, focused finish, which leaves lemon zest and fennel notes behind. |
Vinous |
91 |
 |
2020-12-18 |
| 2019 |
Two Hands |
Shiraz 'Angels Share' McLaren Vale |
Generous blueberry, huckleberry and blackberry flavors are pure and velvety, with accents of black tea, black pepper and sandalwood on a supple frame, followed by a juicy finish. Drink now through 2030. 16,000 cases made, 4,500 cases imported. From Australia. |
Wine Spectator |
92 |
 |
2020-12-17 |
| 2016 |
Domaine du Pegau |
Cuvee Reserve Rouge Chateauneuf-du-Pape |
Reminding me of a fresher version of the 2003, the 2016 Chateauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Reservée is another magical wine from Laurence Feraud that could come from nowhere else. I still remember tasting (and loving) this beauty from barrel. It doesn’t quite have the sheer over-the-top decadence of the 2003, but it does have more elegance, while not giving up an inch with regard to texture and opulence. Dark ruby/plum-hued with a monster display of Provençal goodness in its garrigue, lavender, violets, kirsch, plums, and Asian spices, this full-throttle, ripe, sexy Châteauneuf du Pape has silky tannins, flawless balance, and a heavenly texture. It’s going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and drink well for at least 20-25 years. |
Jeb Dunnuck |
98 |
 |
2020-12-17 |
| 2018 |
Michael Pozzan |
Merlot Napa Valley |
|
Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge |
90 |
 |
2020-12-14 |
| 2018 |
Michael Pozzan |
Zinfandel Oakville |
|
Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge |
90 |
 |
2020-12-14 |
| 2018 |
Michael Pozzan |
Chardonnay Russian River Valley |
|
Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge |
90 |
 |
2020-12-14 |
| 2017 |
Trentadue |
Cabernet Sauvignon 'La Storia' Alexander Valley |
|
Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge |
90 |
 |
2020-12-14 |
| 2018 |
Trentadue |
La Storia Cuvee 32' Alexander Valley |
|
Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge |
91 |
 |
2020-12-14 |
| 2018 |
Trentadue |
Petite Sirah 'La Storia' Alexander Valley |
|
Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge |
94 |
 |
2020-12-14 |
| 2018 |
Trentadue |
Zinfandel 'La Storia' Alexander Valley |
|
Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge |
98 |
 |
2020-12-14 |