Journal
Musings, mentions and marks. Here you’ll find seasonal updates and nice things people say about our wines.
Latest Newsletter
the long game
— Kevin
the long game Fair warning, I have lot on my mind lately, and I’m feeling compelled to get my thoughts on paper. So, pour yourself a glass of wine and… continue
Previous Newsletters
Recent Review
More Reviews by Vintage
2017 Vintage Reviews
2017 Aatto - 92 pts from PDWR
The nose is bright and juicy with notes of crisp wild berry. The palate entry is supple warm juicy red…continue
2017 Aatto - 94 pts from Vinous
Glistening red. Highly perfumed red fruit, potpourri and baking spice aromas show impressive vivacity and take on a succulent herb…continue
2017 Aatto - 94 pts from Wine Enthusiast
This blend of 45% Counoise, 35% Mourvèdre and 20% Grenache is a nice antidote to richer Paso Robles styles. It…continue
2017 iso - 92 pts from Vinous
Saturated ruby. Expressive aromas of blueberry, cherry compote, succulent herbs and pungent flowers are sharpened by a smoky mineral top-note.…continue
2017 iso - 92 pts from Wine Advocate
The 2017 Iso is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah and 10% Petite Sirah, aged 18 months in…continue
2017 iso - 92 pts from Wine Enthusiast
Tons of crushed stone aromas make for a mineral-driven nose on this blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah and…continue
2017 iso - 93 pts from PDWR
The nose is rounded black plum, warm cedar and camphor with blueberry and lavender. The palate entry is fairly light…continue
2017 kaamos - 93 pts from Vinous
Opaque ruby. Powerful black/blue fruit, potpourri, licorice and dark chocolate aromas are energized by suggestions of baking spices and smoky…continue
2017 kaamos - 93+ pts from Wine Advocate
The 2017 Kaamos is a blend of 60% Petite Sirah, 20% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre, aged 18 months in 50%…continue
2017 kaamos - 94 pts from PDWR
The nose is black plum and tobacco with underlying camphor. The palate entry is dry and compact though the core…continue
2017 kaamos - 94 pts from Wine Enthusiast
A dense dark-berry aroma meets with cola spice, cardamom and cracked pepper on the nose of this blend of 60%…continue
2017 Lothario - 92 pts from Jeb Dunnuck
Black raspberries, mulled cherries, ground pepper, and sappy flower notes all emerge from the 2017 Lothario, another elegant, seamless wine…continue
2017 Lothario - 92 pts from Vinous
Opaque ruby. Expressive aromas of black raspberry, boysenberry and pungent flowers are sharpened by a smoky mineral top-note. Subtly sweet…continue
2017 Lothario - 93 pts from Wine Enthusiast
Deep and sultry aromas of baked black plum, Christmas spice and gravel pop on the nose of this blend of…continue
2017 Lothario - 94 pts from PDWR
The nose is warm spice and crushed blackberry. The palate entry is bright cranberry and raspberry with deeper notes of…continue
2017 Lothario- 92 pts from Wine Advocate
The 2017 Lothario is a blend of 57% Mourvèdre and 43% Grenache aged 18 months in 50% new French oak.…continue
2017 noir - 92 pts from Vinous
Inky violet. Spice-accented cherry, cassis and licorice scents, along with a smoky mineral nuance that emerges as the wine opens…continue
2017 noir - 92 pts from Wine Enthusiast
Plush aromas of roasted strawberries and gingerbread are leveled by a fresh fruit element, wet slate minerality and an ashy…continue
2017 noir - 93 pts from Wine Advocate
The 2017 Noir is a blend of 90% Syrah, 5% Counoise and 5% Petite Sirah aged 18 months in 50%…continue
2017 noir - 94 pts from PDWR
The nose is chewy dark chocolate and java with some underlying green herb and plum. The palate entry is polished…continue
2017 pas de deux - 92 pts from Wine Enthusiast
Rich hibiscus, cherry, rose petals and pomegranate combine usually fresh touches with hearty ripeness on the nose of this blend…continue
2017 pas de deux - 93 pts from Vinous
Deep, lurid violet. Vibrant aromas of fresh dark fruits, smoky bacon, olive and exotic spices, along with a floral nuance…continue
2017 sisu - 92 pts from Vinous
Glass-staining ruby. Blueberry, cherry, candied flowers and hints of olive, smoked meat and cracked pepper on the fragrant nose. Appealingly…continue
2017 sisu - 92 pts from Wine Enthusiast
Elegantly layered aromas of violet and rose petals pair with richer boysenberry on the nose of this blend of 42%…continue
2017 sisu - 92+ pts from Wine Advocate
The 2017 Sisu is made up of 42% Syrah, 30% Grenache and 28% Mourvèdre aged 18 months in 50% new…continue
2017 sisu - 93 pts from PDWR
The nose is a gauzy menthol, raspberry and carbonized meat backed by concentrated blue plum. The palate entry offers a…continue
2017 vaalea - 91 pts from Vinous
Light, bright yellow. Vibrant aromas of ripe orchard and pit fruits are complemented by chalky mineral and floral nuances. Juicy…continue
2017 vaalea - 92 pts from PDWR
A fresh and ripe nose with golden fruit and white berries with notes of grain and honey. The palate entry…continue
2017 vaalea - 92 pts from Wine Enthusiast
Light and clean aromas of melon, tangerine peel, dried pineapple, poached pear and wet cement make for a compelling entry…continue
2017 vaalea - 93 pts from Wine & Spirits
This is a bright and focused blend of grenache blanc and roussanne, with viognier contributing to the fresh lime-blossom notes.…continue