Peach cobbler, vanilla cream and mango flavors are generous and complemented by a note of salted butterscotch, with a thread of acidity on a juicy frame, plus lingering details of nutmeg and ginger. Drink now. 29,855 cases made.
Sassy, mid-weighted chardonnay. A solid curtain raiser, especially given the bounties to come. Nougat, creamed cashew and oodles of vanilla-pod oak, meshed with some struck-match reduction. Stone fruit allusions beyond. I've liked this wine very much in the past and appreciate this iteration. Yet I feel, perhaps for the first time, that the fruit weight is not sufficient for the oak tannins. The finish is rocky-road okay and tough. This needs time and plenty of optimism. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
Quite tasty Prosecco in relation to its price tag, this showed very fresh flavors and abundant effervescence from the bottle. The lightly floral aromas lead to flavor notes of white peaches and green apples, with sweetness nicely offset by a suggestion of bright grapefruit in the finish.
An earthy, hazy, leesy wine with frothy bubbles, light raspberry and oatmeal flavors and good, apple-cider style acidity. It's medium-bodied, adventurous and edgy but clean and refreshing. Drink now.
Exuberant and refreshing, featuring juicy Fuji apple, peach and ripe melon flavors that complement the core of lemon and pomelo notes. Touches of fresh grated ginger and vetiver linger with green tea notes on the finish. Drink now. 38,223 cases made.
Lightly mulled cherry and raspberry notes mix with gently singed cinnamon and red tea hints. Streamlined and fresh through the finish. An understated style. Drink now through 2027. 236 cases made.
A sturdy, straightforward wine with good, ripe black fruits and meaty, spicy accents on a generous texture. Light tannins and a rather full body give a relaxed mouth-feel. Drink now.
Fresh, clean and balanced, this is fruit-driven and refreshing. Medium body and good, citrus acidity back up crisp green-apple and Bosc-pear flavors, while showing slightly oaky, buttery influence. Drink now.
A blend of equal parts of Merlot, Petit Sirah, and Syrah. It spent 20 months in oak, gaining a rich garnet color and flavors of blueberry, chocolate, blackberry, and a firm toasty oak structure. Perfect with rich meats like prime rib or leg of lamb.
Fragrant and expressive, with vibrant citrus and white nectarine flavors. Picks up speed toward the snappy finish. Drink now. 270 cases made.
Lively citrus aromas mingle with whispers of white flowers and spice on the nose of this wine. The palate brings some classic richness with flavors of roasted apple, cinnamon and brioche, finishing with a bit of salty lemon towards the end.
Sourced from the Perilune Vineyard, the 2022 Syrah is pretty and spice-driven on the nose, with green peppercorns, dried cloves, olive brine and menthol aromas. The palate is bright, redfruited and supple, finishing on a balanced, simple, savory note.
From vines planted in 2017, the 2022 Pinot Noir Perilune is soft and delicately red-fruited and floral on the nose. The palate is richly saturated and plush, leading to a simple, straightforward finish with pleasant saline refreshment. Given the performance of this site's Chardonnay, I am excited to taste future iterations of the Pinot Noir as the vines mature.
Similar to the Chardonnay expression from this site, the 2022 Pinot Noir 3D is a ripe, lush take on a cool-climate Pinot Noir. Aromas of candied and preserved red fruits, fruit liqueur, citrus peels and menthol accents bound from the glass. The palate is dense and concentrated, with a sweetly fruited finish subtly propped up by lift from whole-cluster inclusion.
The 2021 Riesling, from vines planted in volcanic soils on a steep slope, is elegant and ethereal. It's scented of underripe pineapple, green herbs, petrol and slate. The lightbodied palate is transparent and energetic with zesty, mineraldriven flavors and a long finish. 252 cases were made.
The 2021 Sauvignon Blanc has alluring aromas of white peach, kiwi, green herbs, flint and candle smoke. The medium-bodied palate is concentrated and perfumed with a slightly grippy texture and a long, layered finish. 316 cases produced.
The 2020 Chardonnay Journey was matured for 10 months in 31% new French oak. It’s scented of baked apples, roasted almonds, meringue and lemon peel. The medium-bodied palate is restrained and savory with refreshing acidity and a flinty finish. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. 230 cases were made.
The 2020 Chardonnay Cougar Ridge Vineyard was fermented for 10 months in 38% new French oak. Touches of brown sugar and toast give way to scents of apples and honey on the nose. The medium-bodied palate balances ripe, generous flavors with juicy acidity, and it has a long, flavorful finish. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. 230 cases were made.
The 2020 Pinot Noir Jolie was fermented with 20% whole clusters and matured for 17 months in 20% new French oak. Medium garnet in color, it has pretty scents of raspberry and strawberry jam, orange peel and tobacco leaves. The mediumbodied palate is chalky and fresh with delicate, earth-laced flavors and a long, layered finish. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. 632 cases produced.
The 2020 Pinot Noir Stormin' was matured for 17 months in 50% new French oak. It has a medium garnet color and broody scents of wild berries, tea leaves, tree bark and lavender. The medium-bodied palate balances concentrated flavors with chalky tannins and fresh acidity, and it has a layered finish. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. 232 cases produced.
The 2020 Pinot Noir Afleet was fermented with around 60% whole clusters and matured for 17 months in used French oak. It has a medium garnet color and broody aromas of wild berries, mushrooms, mossy bark and tobacco. The light-bodied palate is chalky and vibrant with pleasantly restrained flavors and an earth-laced finish. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. 147 cases were made
Barrel fermented and matured for nine months in 60% new French oak, the 2020 Chardonnay Jackson Estate Seco Highlands has gregarious aromas of peach, jasmine, white pepper and musky perfume. The medium-bodied palate features generous, floral flavors. It has rounded freshness, and a touch of textural grip drives a perfumed finish. 501 cases produced.
Barrel fermented and matured in 41% new French oak for nine months, the 2020 Jackson Estate Cloud Landing Chardonnay opens with touches of toast and matchstick that give way to yellow apples, citrus blossoms and lemon peel. The mediumbodied palate is silky and refreshing with flinty fruit, generous allspice character and a long, energetic finish. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. 402 cases produced.
From vines more than 40 years old, the 2021 Chardonnay Jackson Estate Camelot Highlands was barrel fermented and matured for eight months in 42% new French and American oak. It’s scented of apricot, freshly baked bread, beeswax, almonds and allspice. The medium-bodied palate is silky and bright with a core of spicy fruit, generous oak character and a textural finish. 1,674 cases produced.
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Jackson Estate Trace Ridge was matured for 21 months in 70% new French oak. It has layered aromas of cassis, coffee beans, cocoa powder, green pepper and graphite. The medium-bodied palate is chalky and refreshing with an understated core of fruit and a long, graphitelaced finish. 608 cases produced.