Stephen Fitzpatrick

9.0

2023 vintage. Smoke, spice, leather, plum, and blackberry on the initial aroma after opening. Surprisingly smooth fruit forward tastes of berry and plum, not chewy or too tannin heavy. A wholesome blend of Napa County Cabernet with a strong finish. — a month ago

joe mama

9.0

Clalssic napa cabernet. Been awhile. Berry juicy! — 4 months ago

Alan Cooke

9.1

Awesome Pic at Central Market Dallas! — a year ago

Rich Huber

9.0

Very crisp and fresh maybe it’s the youth but an easy drinking wine. Green apple and a slight hint of oak. — 3 years ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.2

Amici Cellars ‘Charles Heintz Vineyard’ Chardonnay 2014: Full-bodied. Elegant balance. Bright rich impressive flavors: Apple. Pear. Guava. Melon. Honey. Lemon zest. Soft oak with butter and a creamy, persistent finish. For me, this was an outstanding Chardonnay! Highly recommend if you are looking for a good value, age-worthy California Chardonnay. This wine will age wonderfully for many years to come. Great day to all! Cheers🍷 — 4 years ago

Daniel Taub

9.4

@Anthony Biagi delivering great juice. Happy Chardonnay Day. Cheers — 6 years ago

Philip Hutchins

9.1

Nice medium body and a smooth finish that lingers nicely for just a bit. — 7 years ago

Johanna Peterson

9.3

All the Barolo wines are delicious. The Tre Amici is art in a bottle. Very good finish and loved by all my dinner guests. Definitely buy this wine. — 8 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Amici Cellars – Reserve – Pinot Noir / 2024
Russian River Valley – Sonoma County – California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A step up in intensity and depth from the 2023 vintage, this 2024 Reserve Pinot Noir delivers a more expressive and layered profile while maintaining the signature balance of Russian River Valley. A vintage that leans slightly more powerful, yet remains polished and precise.

Aromas & Flavors
More pronounced and aromatic than the previous vintage, deep red cherry, black cherry, and raspberry lead, followed by baking spice, subtle vanilla, and a touch of earthy undertones. The nose is lifted, expressive, and immediately engaging.

Mouthfeel
Medium+ body with greater depth and presence. The texture is silky yet more structured than 2023, with refined tannins and vibrant acidity providing lift and direction. The finish is longer, more persistent, and confidently balanced.

Food Pairings
Duck breast, roasted chicken, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, or herb-driven dishes with earthy components.

Verdict
A more impactful and expressive evolution of the 2023 vintage. Enhanced aromatics, deeper flavor concentration, and a longer finish make this a standout while preserving elegance and drinkability.

Did You Know?
Vintage variation in Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is heavily influenced by fog patterns and temperature swings, small shifts can significantly impact aromatic intensity and flavor depth, as clearly reflected in this 2024 vintage.

🍷 Personal Pick
This one hits different. Being part of this vintage during my time at Amici Cellars (wine boot camp), it adds a layer of connection that goes beyond the glass. More aromatic, deeper, and more expressive than the 2023, this is a vintage I experienced from both sides, and it shows beautifully.
— 4 months ago

Tetsu Nakazawa

8.9

E' buono, ma troppo dolce anche secondo mia moglie. A I miei amici piece bere con ghiaccio. L'ho trovato a Costco. — 2 years ago

CL

8.9

Nose: minerals and some herbs, maybe thyme.
Flavor: Strawberry with some melon

Not overly complex, but drinkable — 3 years ago

Nicola Morvillo

9.5

On 7-11-21 — 5 years ago

Rob Sternthal

9.5

Wow this was delicious!!! Thanks @Anthony Biagi — 6 years ago

with Daniel

Ryan Vento

9.4

Celebrating my parents’ anniversary. I’ve always enjoyed Amici’s Spring Mountain expression. Rich, brooding dark fruits, cool eucalyptus, and Christmas spices. Lovely tannins and overall mouthfeel. Bottle signed by proprietor Bob Shepard. — 7 years ago

with Krystal

Jody Scharf

9.2

when in doubt I drink pinot, mostly similar at a certain price point..
like this cherryish, light tannins, color moderate. — 4 months ago

Joe Fischer

9.3

Dark ruby with blueberries, black currant, dark cherry, oak, and smoke. Tannins in control, smooth with a long finish. Great with our Ribeyes and Meat Church Cowboy butter! Very Nice! — 4 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.6

Amici Cellars – Flora Marie Vineyard – Chard – 2018
Russian River Valley – Sonoma County – California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A benchmark New World Chardonnay and a true winemaker’s vintage. The 2018 growing season in Russian River Valley was cool and even, with no major heat spikes, allowing fruit from Flora Marie Vineyard to be harvested at ideal ripeness. This wine is all about patience, balance, and restraint, a Chardonnay that prioritizes purity and structure over excess, and one that quietly rivals top white Burgundies in poise and longevity.

Aromas & Flavors
Mineral-driven and refined on the nose, with delicate white florals and a subtle saline edge. The palate unfolds in layers: baked pineapple, citrus zest, yellow pear, and gentle stone fruit, all woven together with remarkable precision. The fruit is expressive yet never loud, framed by a quiet, savory mineral backbone.

Mouthfeel
Silky and composed, medium-to-full-bodied without weightiness. The texture glides across the palate with effortless balance, supported by fresh acidity and an underlying sense of tension. The finish is long, clean, and quietly complex, lingering without overreaching.

Food Pairings
Roasted chicken with herbs, seared scallops, halibut, lobster with olive oil or beurre blanc, mushroom risotto, or simply on its own as a contemplative glass. Equally at home at the table or in the cellar.

Verdict
A masterclass in restraint and purity. This is Chardonnay for those who value nuance, structure, and site expression over overt oak or power. Rare, hard to find, and deeply rewarding, one of the most compelling New World Chardonnays I’ve tasted.

Did You Know?
Flora Marie Vineyard is planted with Montrachet-derived clones from the Côte de Beaune, bringing Burgundian heritage into the cool-climate ridgelines of Russian River Valley, one reason this wine delivers such seamless balance between Old World elegance and New World clarity.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This is my favorite New World Chardonnay. Period. Elegant, layered, and quietly profound. If you ever come across a bottle, especially this 2018, don’t hesitate. It speaks far beyond what words can capture. — a year ago

Walter Fahr

8.9

A little bitter aftertaste, and the taste of the stainless steel left this Chardonnay a little lacking. 2018 vintage in November 2021. It has a crisp taste. Did not pare as well with seafood or poultry, as other Chardonnay’s. — 5 years ago

Jamie Vandagriff

9.2

Light, crisp, and refreshing. — 7 years ago

Ryan Breen

9.5

Dark fruit aromatics, tastes of pepper, cigar box, currant, with a wonderful velvet finish that lingered for a while. — 7 years ago