"Baked cherry, root-beer-candy and caramel aromas show on the nose of this appellation blend. The palate offers more cooked fruit flavors and cola spice, dusted with dried earth tones."
- Matt Kettmann
Wine Enthusiast • Pinot Noir Stone Corral Vineyard 92 Points • April 2020
Wine Enthusiast • Pinot Noir Edna Valley 92 Points • April 2020
Wine Enthusiast • Pinot Noir Escolle 94 Points • April 2020
"Elegantly subdued aromas of dried plum, dusty earth and dried violet aromas show on the nose of this bottling from one of the northernmost vineyards in the appellation. The palate is loaded with floral tones, from lavender to lilac to violet, which decorate the underlying purple fruits."
- Matt Kettmann
Wine & Spirit • Edna Valley Chardonnay 88 Points • October 2020
Source: Wine & Spirit • October 2020
2018 Chardonnay, Edna Valley
Best Buy
From the October issue tastings: [Years' Best California Chardonnay}
Wine & Spirit • Bee Sweet Chardonnay 90 Points • October 2020
Source: Wine & Spirit • October 2020
2018 Chardonnay, Bee Sweet Vineyard
From the October issue tastings: [Years' Best California Chardonnay}
Vinous • Chardonnay 91 Points • April 2020
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 RaynoldsVinous • Albariño 90 Points • April 2020
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 RaynoldsVinous • Pinot Gris 90 Points • April 2020
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 RaynoldsWine Enthusiast • 92 Points & Editor's Choice • February 2020
Source: Wine Enthusiast • February 2020
2017 Chardonnay, Edna Valley
92 Points & Editor's Choice