The single-vineyard wines which draw upon decades of relationships tend to be offered at remarkably fair prices whether from Oakville Saint Helena Coombsville or Howell Mountain
The 2022 Estate Pinot Noir features old-vine fruit from Bentrock and Radian Vineyard from a warmer-than-average growing season
ensure that the wine retains fruit intensity and maintains its bold texture and generous length
the "Rose Grande Reserve" is exclusively comprised of Pinot Noir
It begins to clam up towards the saline finish
2023 The Hilt Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills, California italian white The single-vineyard wines which drawTaut acidity makes for a coiled, mouthwatering wine, but enrobed in the sweet spices of new French oak, this gains a sense of generosity. Citrus phenolics and hard orchard fruit are lifted with flowers, finishing sappy, seamless and mineral with saline acidity. Drink or hold. 94 POINTS JAMES SUCKLING