Over 30 years ago, Tim Murphy, Dale Goode and Dave Ready founded their 3-family partnership in 1985 & launched the brand with two wines: estate grown Fumé Blanc and Chardonnay. Pale lemon with crisp aromas of citrus fruits, blend of 96% Sauvignon Blanc & 4% Semillon. On the palate flavors of crisp fruit apple, peach & melon. Medium finish, lively acidity ending with citrus character. Nice value. — 5 years ago
$62 at Hawks — 8 years ago
Definitely more than a pinot. More flavor of wood and fruit, dancing. — 8 years ago
Grabbed another bottle! Wine bears the vineyard named to honor the Red-shouldered Hawks and other birds of prey that play a vital role in sustainable farming practices. Bright yellow with aromas of tropical fruits and sweet floral scents. Aged for 14 months, 75% in new French oak and 25% in stainless. On the palate melon, pineapple and peach flavors and hints of citrus, subtle yet complex and well balanced. Lingering finish, savory, ending with mineral tones and toasty oak. Outstanding! — 9 years ago
Jenn says 9.2
Dale says 8.9 — 3 years ago
A spicy red with cherry, oak, pepper notes with slight earthy notes, medium bodied and long acidic aftertaste. — 6 years ago
The last of these 12's. Was getting nervous it could be close to post peak but.....wow! Intense, balanced, complex acidity, oak, fruit. A wine that makes you consider qualities of Burg and Rhone tho this btl perhaps not AS MUCH as the last. Very old world in nature. Could hv waited but very happy to hv enjoyed it and shared. Wnehse. — 7 years ago
A slight candy smell on the nose. Only slightly acidic which is nice. Very soft palate and easy to drink. — 9 years ago
Pairs nicely with the new Twin Peaks episodes. Nice wine agent Dale Cooper. — 9 years ago
Nice Pinotage that has a little hint of Pinot Noir. Good alternative to Syrah and went well with the lighter courses like duck/melon and cheese — 4 years ago
Perfect wine to celebrate 119!!!! @Michael Dale! — 8 years ago
Developing nicely since my last go...much more tertiary — 9 years ago
Brandon Boesch
Great lighter bodied syrah. — 5 months ago