Fort Ross Vineyard was selected to produce this Chardonnay to commemorate the 1812-2012 Bicentennial of the old Russian Settlement of Fort Ross on the Sonoma Coast. 

FIRST RELEASE
The nose bursts with notes of ripe Bartlett pear and baked red apple, with creamy undertones of lemon curd, fresh honeysuckle, and a hint of salinity in the form of fresh sea air, creating a remarkably complex profile. 

94 POINTS - JEB DUNNUCK
This full-bodied Pinot takes on good balance of richness and freshness with notes of black raspberry, turned soil, orange oil, and smoky earth come together nicely

A concentrated depth of bold flavors that envelop the palate with tiers of blackberry, cassis and black plum framed by baking spices and ginger. Prominent dark berry fruit is in complete harmony with the persistent tannins, balanced acidity and long, perfumed finish

93 POINTS JEB DUNNUCK
Full-bodied, with good energy throughout, it has notes of ripe tangerine, fresh pineapple, and a snappy lift of saline on the finish.

Bursting from the glass with floral and slight savory notes of red roses, dried orange peel, and Darjeeling tea. The palate is layered with red fruits framed by finely constructed elegant tannins.

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.

93 POINTS – WINE ADVOCATE
Crushed cranberries, red cherries and rhubarb accented by cola, black tea leaves.
92+ POINTS – JEB DUNNUCK
Bright black cherry, candied violets, Asian spice, cedary notes...medium-bodied, focused texture, great finish.
92 POINTS – WINE ENTHUSIAST
High toned, currant, forest, tea,earthy, bright, freshness, crisp layers of black cherry, raspberry and orange.