This yellow-gold wine rings the “old-style Cali” bell in all the right ways. A nose of apricots, mangoes and apples is helped along with the smell of buttered popcorn. Oak treats the palate as well, draping over the tropical fruit like a sunshade. The acidity is zesty, yet the mouthfeel tends toward creaminess due to the wine sitting on the lees for five months. The oak is a definite part of the wine, but the effect is softened enough so that it's a pleasure, not a pain. — 7 years ago
Very smooth, well priced Malbec.. low acid — 8 years ago
Semi sweet cherries and medium body. Some dark chocolate notes. — 9 years ago
Lovely wine, has a little salinity to it in my opinion — 9 years ago
Excellent Pinot for $10 — 10 years ago
I truly enjoyed this wine we had on Monday night. I kept describing it as lush and velvety. Very fruity with a little acidity that was perfect for the wine, bright cherry flavors and low tannins. I'd love to try it again and decant it the next time!! — 6 years ago
Very fresh and light bodied, low acidity. A great summer wine — 7 years ago
Fruity light, almost like a sparkling water. Low alcohol content — 8 years ago
This wine has a moderate aroma of blackberry, smoke vanilla and spices. It is flavorful, full-bodied, high in acidity and has low to medium round tannins. The predominate flavors are plum, BlackBerry, vanilla, smoke and spices. — 8 years ago
Darker fruit and some tannins. Well balanced. — 9 years ago
Loved this Sav Blanc. No acidity. Pear and subtle minerals -mellow-almost like a good Chardonnay. Drank it with the growers,Tom and Brenda; amongst the grapes on the hillside outside Calistoga. Just fabulous. — 9 years ago
With Kristen — 7 years ago
Totally funky white blend - 60% Moscato de Allasandria/40% Albanello. Deep gold color (assuming skin contact). Apricot, orange blossom and pepper spice. Becomes more floral as it opens up. Minerals and a hint of oxidation. (A bit “sherry-like.”). Ripe apple on the finish. Nice balance. Relatively low alcohol (12%). Quite interesting. — 7 years ago
Strong acidity and low alcohol. Red fruited and moderate tannic presence. Cool, refreshing and tangy. Better with food given the profile. — 8 years ago
Great Pinot for the price. — 9 years ago
Sweeter than I anticipated with a dry finish and low acidity. Very pleasant! — 10 years ago
Epic, but obviously tight low alcohol Cab. Opened nicely over a 2 hr period though clearly needs more time and not close to ideal drinking window. — 10 years ago
Adam Smith
Took 30’ to get good started slow then developed black cherry and even a hint of current 2015 vintage — 6 years ago