Freddy R. Troya

9.0

100% Chardonnay from Napa Valley AVA, this is label is exclusively crated for Total Wine stores for the US market. As typically occurs in this region, the harvesting period of this Chardonnay took place at night and early in the morning to retain the coolest fruit possible, which reflects on the quality.

This chard opens beautifully with rich aromatic tones of ripe white peach, lemon zest, grilled pineapple. Moreover,
as it progresses to more air contact it evolves to a more toasted and caramelized notes as well.

On the palate bursts a vibrant acidity driven by tropical fruits, a touch of lemon pie, it keeps stable and balanced between oak and other tertiary nuances. It also feels very fresh, which is attributed to the initial and primarily fermentation in stainless steel and eventually aged in French oak barrels (45% new) for 9 months.

Mouthfeel in general, it’s progressive and creamy with a great balance of fruit and oak through the very end. It has clean, nicely lingering and elegant finish. Simply tasteful! — 8 days ago

Brandon Boesch

9.1

Strawberry cola and some blackberry bramble. Nice finish. Not the most complex wine but pretty darn good. Fruit forward pinot with some balance. — 2 years ago

Nicholas Cotton

9.0

Pip and I, Sam and Silvie at Sam’s place with steak and potatoes anf grilled veggies. — 3 years ago

Thien Bui

9.4

Lovely.well made one of the best Oregon pinot noir — 5 months ago

Raul Puga

9.2

Smooth and delicious — a year ago

Joe Santiago

9.0

Nice young Merlot. Mild aroma and tannins — 3 years ago

Senator Tommelier

8.9

Grenache from Sonoma. Light smokey strawberry. Dry and light. Nice nice — 3 years ago

Matt Schwartz

9.1

Bright red fruit, medium tannins — 6 months ago

Nicholas Cotton

9.4

With Pip on Valentine's Day — a year ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Colour is mid Ruby red. Dusty cherries, savoury cherry pip, a touch of menthol. Thought there were hints of caramel oak but I note it was fermented in stainless steel at controlled temperature. Malo in vats of cement, stainless steel and wood (large bottis I would imagine).Good structure for a Rosso - silky tannins. Very enjoyable and a great match with Fettuccine. Drank another bottle 16 weeks later on 1st December 2022 with consistent notes. Drank another bottle on 30th May 2023 - Sweet Cherry , medium weight, more savoury than fruit driven. Also notes of fennel and menthol - tannins M plus but the wine Is young. Drinks as a Rosso, nothing more. — 3 years ago