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Musings, mentions and marks. Here you’ll find seasonal updates and nice things people say about our wines.
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the next phase
— Kevin
This has been the latest harvest we have experienced, and although my intentions were (and always are) to put pen to paper for the fall newsletter much earlier than this,… continue
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2016 Vintage Reviews
2016 kaamos - 91 pts from Wine Enthusiast
This deep and hearty, but not too heavy, blend of 52% Petite Sirah, 17% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 10% Zinfandel and…continue
2016 kaamos - 92 pts from PDWR
The nose is a ripe lavender-scented blue plum and blackberry. The palate is a firm slate and spice with peppercorn…continue
2016 noir - 92 pts from PDWR
The nose is ripe black fruit with emphasis on grilled meat and spice. The palate offers up supple flavors of…continue
2016 noir - 93 pts from Vinous
Opaque ruby. Deeply perfumed cassis, blueberry, licorice, vanilla and espresso scents pick up a spicy accent with air. Densely packed…continue
2016 noir - 93 pts from Wine Enthusiast
Black cherry and vanilla aromas make for a rich entry into this blend of 89% Syrah and 11% Counoise, with…continue
2016 pas de deux - 93 pts from Vinous
Deep red. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red fruits, candied flowers and exotic spices, along with hints of olive…continue
2016 pas de deux - 94 pts from PDWR
Fermented with moderate whole cluster inclusion. The nose is bright raspberry with notes of menthol and currant. The palate entry…continue
2016 sisu - 92 pts from Vinous
Saturated ruby. Deeply perfumed aromas of ripe blue fruits, exotic spices and incense pick up a smoky mineral flourish with…continue
2016 vaalea - 90 pts from Jeb Dunnuck
The 2016 Vaalea (68% Grenache Blanc, 22% Viognier and 10% Roussanne) is a fresh, clean and beautifully textured white that…continue