Aromas of lemon zest, green apple, and coastal wildflowers lead into a palate of pear, citrus oil, and crushed stone. The concrete egg and Austrian foudre lend purity and gentle roundness, while 15% new French oak adds subtle spice and toast. Bright acidity carries a saline, mineral-driven finish with impressive length and poise. — 8 months ago
Campari but…better? — 4 years ago
Easy drinking, well balanced, hardly any tannins — 6 years ago
The George De Latour always delivers an exceptional glass of wine! The last bottle we had was in 2012 ( a gift from our good friend Charlie) after a 60 day cleanse and then as now it delivers that special quality we all want from a glass of wine. PERFECT! Anniversary Trip to Palm Springs! — 7 years ago
Dark Ruby red. Fruity aroma raspberry cherry. Oak vanilla. Leather. Roasted. Pencil. Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M Acidity M+ Tannin M Bitterness M Body M Finish M 13%
Raen Winery home field Fort Ross Seaview Pinot Noir @, , 260911 — a month ago
All estate fruits aged 11 months in French barrel, 30% new. A taut, mineral-driven Chardonnay with chiseled structure and sharp acidity balanced by deft use of oak. The tension between brisk salinity and supple texture is lovely. Give it another 3-5 years in the bottle. — 6 months ago
Light bodied. Delicious with notes of licorice, but not overwhelming. — a year ago
Estate dates back to Crusades & Scottish navigator, George Smith, owner in the 18th century. Blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot aged in 20% new oak, deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry, herbs and earthy spice. On the palate flavors of plum, cherry & currant with notes of pepper, tobacco & cacao notes. Soft rich full tannins, long finish ending with fruit, earthy and mineral character, needs a little more time. — 4 years ago
Clay loved it. Soph liked but not as much as clay but would drink again. — 6 years ago
Amazingly fresh peach notes in this unusual California Chardonnay in the French style — 7 years ago
Long cool growing season 11 months 30% new French oak unfined unfiltered. Ripe fruit, very nicely balanced wine 13.5%. Enough acidity. There is an agreeable soft/plushness to this. I think from the 30% new oak there’s some chocolatey lusciousness complexity. It’s good. Probably a crowd pleaser.  — a month ago
Solid. Sharp flavor but has good depth and complexity. Good body for a Pinot. — 7 months ago
A bit syrupy on the nose but the highish abv is surprisingly well balanced. Lot of blueberry. One of the better Pinots imo but not worth the extra wait and still boring — 10 months ago
Light cab, not as full flavor but pairs well with meat — 2 years ago
Strong black pepper nose, with blueberry and jasmine. Wonderfully complex on the palate with dancing ripe red currants and blueberries. Amazing and delicious. Slight tannins and long, smooth finish. — 6 years ago
Fabulously surprising! This wine is one of those warm robust bear humans who wraps you in a hug that doesn’t smother you, it frees you. It’s fresh. Oodles of dark berries and plums plus vanilla and a very herbal earthy thing and something like leather. So very very good. — 7 years ago
Mark Mannebach
Complex tones of straw, lemon, honey, pear. — a month ago