Vinous • Chardonnay, Bee Sweet Vineyard 93 Points • November 2021

Source: Vinous • November 2021

2019 Chardonnay, Bee Sweet Vineyard

Shimmering, green-hued straw. Aromas of ripe, smoke-tinged tangerine, melon and pear are complemented by building vanilla, tarragon and buttered toast nuances. Deep but energetic on the palate, offering intense, mineral-accented citrus and orchard fruit flavors braced by a vein of juicy acidity. Shows excellent clarity and solid thrust on a long, smooth finish that echoes the vanilla and mineral notes. One-third new French oak.

- Josh Raynolds

Vinous • 2019 Pinot Noir, Stone Corral Vineyard 94 Points • November 2021

Source: Vinous • 2019 Pinot Noir, Stone Corral Vineyard 94 Points • November 2021

2019 Pinot Noir, Stone Corral Vineyard

Deep, brilliant red. Sharply focused aromas of cherry, black raspberry, potpourri and baking spices are lifted by a smoky mineral flourish. Silky and well-concentrated on the palate, offering sappy red and blue fruit, candied rose and spicecake flavors that show impressive energy and sharp focus. Rich yet lively in style, finishing with strong, spicy cut and fine-grained tannins that sneak in late.

- Josh Raynolds

Vinous • 2020 Albariño, Spanish Springs Vineyard 91 Points • November 2021

Source: Vinous • 2020 Albariño, Spanish Springs Vineyard 91 Points • November 2021

2020 Albariño, Spanish Springs Vineyard

Limpid straw. Fresh pear and lime zest qualities on the incisive, mineral- and floral-accented nose. Penetrating and sharply delineated in the mouth, offering vibrant citrus and orchard fruit flavors along with honeysuckle and quinine flourishes. Finishes long and firm, with repeating florality and strong, mineral-driven persistence. This is quite an impressive example of New World Albariño. All stainless steel.

- Josh Raynolds

Wine Enthusiast • 93 Points • Editors' Choice • October, 2016

*Source: Wine Enthusiast • October, 2016 *

2014 Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands

Not only is this a great bottling at a judicious price, but it also shows a great deal of nuance from the appellation that often brings mostly power. Blackberry, beef, smoked game and pencil shavings show on the nose. The palate brings bright hibiscus and tart elderberry as well as graphite, thyme and bay-leaf flavors.

News from the Winemaker

We are quite proud of our current lineup of Pinot Noirs. These are great
food wines and are particularly restaurant friendly, especially if you are
in a part of the country where restaurateurs and sommeliers seek out
moderate levels of alcohol...all four wines at 13.5% alcohol. All of our Pinot Noirs are small production, sourced from sustainable vineyards, and made with minimal intervention in the cellar. They are extremely retail friendly with terrific scores.
Sales support materials are available on our website. 
Call, text or email for pricing and to place your order.

Cheers,
Stephen R. Dooley