The yields in 2015 were HALF of normal, so there's not a lot of wine to go around. But thanks to the low yields, the quality is AMAZING. The wines are INCREDIBLY TASTY - super plush and lush. We're thrilled with how the wines have turned out, and we can't wait for everyone to try them. You'll SERIOUSLY kick yourself if you miss out on these wines!! Hide this content.
The Wines
The 2015 Chardonnay Rosella's Vineyard looks to be a step up over the 2014 and offers more citrus, mineral and white flower notes in a medium-bodied, lively and elegant style. - The Wine Advocate. 91 Points
Medium-light golden yellow; forward, ripe, buttery, honeyed, toasty, baked apple and tropical fruit aroma with notes of citrus, baking spices, toasted hazelnut, and butterscotch; medium-full body; forward, rich, ripe, buttery, baked apple and stone fruit flavors with firm acidity, oaky overtones, and a plush, creamy mouthfeel; lingering aftertaste. Aplush style of Chardonnay. Very highly recommended. - California Grapevine. 90 Points
The 2015 Chardonnay Sierra Mar Vineyard is another medium-bodied, pure and elegant Chardonnay that offers plenty of citrus and ripe apple characteristics interwoven with leafy herbs and hints of cream corn. Pure, polished and balanced, it's a serious Chardonnay that will offer tons of pleasure. - The Wine Advocate. 92 Points
92 Points – Wine Enthusiast
Medium-dark ruby color; attractive, forward, deep, intense, perfumed, spicy, peppery, black cherry and blackberry fruit aroma; full body; forward, ripe, earthy, red and black fruit flavors with a note of cracked pepper and a full, rich mouthfeel; medium-full to full tannin; lingering aftertaste. Very highly recommended. - California Grapevine. 92 Points
A classic expression of this site in the Sta. Rita Hills, the wine is medium-bodied and seamless on the palate, with a complete, balanced feel and tons of red plums, spice, crushed berry fruit and floral characteristics. - The Wine Advocate. 93 Points
Medium-light to medium ruby; attractive, forward, fragrant, complex, raspberry and black cherry fruit aroma with hints of baking spices, mocha, and forest floor; medium to medium-full body; deep, rich, fleshy, cherry and red berry fruit flavors with bright acidity, a hint of cola, and a velvety mouthfeel; medium tannin; lingering aftertaste. - California Grapevine. 92 Points
This bottling plays it down the middle: rich, but tart; fruity, yet elusive; dry, yet sweet in fruit. The raspberries and pomegranates have a touch of cranberry, which certainly makes the mouth water. The oak is perfect, bringing sweet toast, vanilla to the formula. And the finish is dry and long in fruity essence and cola spice. A lovely Pinot Noir, delicate and feminine, superdrinkable now. - Steve Heimoff. 93 Points
A darker, more black fruit-driven effort, the wine sports a deep ruby color as well as terrific notes of smoked earth, licorice, spice box and assorted black fruits. Medium to full-bodied, nicely concentrated and rich, it stays elegant and layered on the palate, with beautiful purity. - The Wine Advocate. 93 Points
A cool-climate Pinot Noir, it has a cranberry tartness, but is also rich and decadent in black cherry and raspberry, with an earthy coffee-bean quality. It balances voluptuousness with a streamlined, tantalizing, elusive personality, which is what Pinot Noir at its best should do. - Steve Heimoff. 93 Points
Another outstanding wine from this team. Spice, dried flowers, black raspberries and potpourri aromas all give way to an elegant, pure and charming Pinot Noir that has less acidity than the 2013, medium-bodied richness and excellent purity of fruit. It should drink nicely right out of the gate. - The Wine Advocate. 92 Points
Medium-light ruby; fragrant, spicy, red berry fruit aroma with hints of baking spices and forest floor; medium body; tight, crisp, red fruit flavors with a hint of mocha and a silky mouthfeel; medium tannin; lingering aftertaste. Easy and enjoyable to drink now and over the next year or two. Highly recommended. - California Grapevine. 89 Points
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Medium-light to medium ruby; attractive, assertive, black cherry and red berry fruit aroma with herbal notes and hints of rhubarb and forest floor; medium to medium-full body; deep, moderately rich, spicy, red fruit flavors with a velvety mouthfeel; medium tannin; lingering aftertaste. Elegantly styled and shows appealing fruit, though a bit tight at present, deserving another year or two of bottle aging. Very highly recommended. - California Grapevine. 91 Points
A new wine in the vintage which should certainly be outstanding. Offering lots of blackberry, wild herbs, spring flower and hints of toasted bread, it's fresh and lively, with lots of nuances and complexity, as well as seamless on the palate. - The Wine Advocate. 91 Points
Medium-light ruby; fragrant, floral, red cherry and raspberry fruit aroma with hints of clove and cinnamon; medium body; rich, elegant, silky, red fruit flavors with good depth and bright acidity; medium tannin; lingering aftertaste. Very approachable and easy to drink now and over the next year or two. Highly recommended. - California Grapevine. 89 Points
