Fort Ross Vineyard

92 POINTS - WINE ADVOCATE
Garrigue, dust, peppercorn and amaro over a core of roasted cranberries and red cherries

92 POINTS - WINE ADVOCATE
Garrigue, dust, peppercorn and amaro over a core of roasted cranberries and red cherries

94 POINTS - WINE ENTHUSIAST
Vibrant flavors of apple, Asian pear and melon give it substance within a light, refined style

92 POINTS - WINE SPECTATOR
A refined and open-textured style, with spicy richness to the cream-filled white fruit flavors. Pastry accents midpalate lead to buttery notes on the fresh and engaging finish.

92 POINTS - JEB DUNNUCK
Beautiful crushed citrus, lemon, white flower, green almond, and spice-driven aromas and flavors.

★★★★ - THE PRESS DEMOCRAT
Aromas and flavors of melon, Meyer lemon, hazelnut and a hint of toffee

93 POINTS - WINE & SPIRITS
Cranberries and blackberries, with the high-toned lift of roses. It's enriched by the tannins of new oak, big in scale and lasting in flavor.

91 POINTS - WINE ENTHUSIAST
The elegant frame of soft, integrated tannin allows room for layers of black tea, berry pie and cardamom to take hold and find a seamless core of flavor.

90 POINTS - WINE ADVOCATE
Medium ruby-purple in color with earth and bay leaves with baked black berries and cherries and meaty hints.

★★★★ RESTAURANT WINE, RONN WIEGAND MS/MW

95 POINTS – JEB DUNNUCK
Meursault-like bouquet of stone fruits, brioche, almonds, touch of flinty minerality...
93 POINTS - WINE ADVOCATE
Pretty, white peaches, quince, almond, spring honey and flowers.
93 POINTS - WINE ENTHUSIAST
Winemaker Jeff Pisoni works magic, crisp, floral, elegantly layered.

95 POINTS – JEB DUNNUCK
A Meursault-like bouquet of caramelized stone fruits, brioche, toasted almonds, and a touch of flinty minerality

An absolute charmer! Lively, bright red berry aromas immediately captivate the senses. Overflowing with layers of wild strawberry, cherry, and plum with a hint of tart cranberry weaving through the energetic finish.

90 POINTS - JEB DUNNUCK
Terrific...Outstanding black cherries, graphite...layered texture, terrific balance and a great finish.