Source: Wine & Spirit • October 2020
2018 Chardonnay, Bee Sweet Vineyard
From the October issue tastings: [Years' Best California Chardonnay}
Source: Wine & Spirit • October 2020
2018 Chardonnay, Bee Sweet Vineyard
From the October issue tastings: [Years' Best California Chardonnay}
Source: Vinous • January 2019
2017 Chardonnay, Edna Valley
Pale gold. Mineral-accented pear nectar, orange zest and honeysuckle on the nose, along with a hint of smokiness. Lively citrus and orchard fruit flavors show very good clarity and put on weight with air. The long, focused finish features a repeating mineral note and leaves a juicy orchard fruit note behind.
- Josh Raynolds
Source: Vinous • January 2019
2018 Albariño, Spanish Springs Vineyard
Pale yellow. Mineral-tinged citrus and orchard fruit aromas, complemented by suggestions of pungent flowers and fennel. Sappy Meyer lemon, pear and honeysuckle flavors are underscored by a chalky mineral note that builds steadily with air. Shows very good depth of flavor and finishes on a silky note, with floral-accented persistence.
- Josh Raynolds
Source: Vinous • January 2019
2017 Pinot Gris, Spanish Springs Vineyard
Bright green-tinged straw. Fresh melon and a hint of orange zest on the nose, with floral and spice elements emerging with aeration. Silky and focused in the mouth, offering juicy honeydew, pear and citrus fruit flavors and a bracing mineral quality that adds back-end cut. Finishes silky and long, showing fine definition and a repeating mineral note. All stainless steel.
- Josh Raynolds
Source: Wine Enthusiast • February 2020
2017 Chardonnay, Edna Valley
92 Points & Editor's Choice
Source: Wine & Spirits • October 2019
2017 Chardonnay, Edna Valley
Year's Best Chardonnays
Source: Wine & Spirits • Winter Edition
2016 Pinot Noir, Bien Nacido Vineyards
Top 100 Best Buys of the Year
Source: Wine Enthusiast • August 2019
2017 Pinot Gris, Spanish Springs Vineyard
Intriguing aromas of dried lemon peels, wet wool, crushed rocks and lime pith show on the dynamic nose of this bottling from a very coastal vineyard behind Pismo Beach. There is compelling grip to the sip with flavors of citrus, apple blossom and a pinch of salt.
— Matt Kettmann
Source: Wine Enthusiast • August 2019
2018 Rosé of Grenache, Edna Valley
A very pretty shade of pink with a hint of mauve, this bottling starts with chalky bubblegum aromas as well as a hint of slate and wet earth. The palate is very engaging with zippy acidity and tension that frame the watermelon, strawberry and red-plum-skin flavors.
—Matt Kettmann