2017 Wine

Red wine of large importance, full-bodied, intense and elegant. The word “Amarone” was born in the eighteenth century when was necessary to identify a wine produced from raisin grapes, like the Recioto, but with organoleptic... Read More

Critical Acclaim

JS 92
James Suckling

A transparent, aromatic red with blackberries, lavender with some violets. Medium to full body, very fine tannins and a beautiful finish with lovely fruit and firmness. It’s racy and... Read More

Delicate aromas of dark-skinned fruit, scorched earth and baking spice emerge from the glass. The concentrated palate suggests ripe black plum, star anise and clove alongside smooth tannins and the heat of evident alcohol. Drink... Read More

This wine is the result of our meticulous selection of only the best botrytis-affected berries. Its deep golden hues, firm acidity, and layers of apricot, dried white figs, orange marmalade, and honeysuckle, are reminiscent of... Read More

Rich and fruity, this bold Pinot offers upfront aromas of juicy red plum, raspberry and strawberry, all laced with a touch of vanilla. The palate is lightly plush and velvety, with flavors of muddled cherry and raspberry sauce... Read More

Fresh grass, honeydew rind, green plum and orange rind unfold on the nose of this bright and refreshing white. The light-weight, slightly prickly palate boasts great verve and freshness, lending vibrancy to the green fruit flavors... Read More

94 Points James Suckling
A really fresh and well-balanced Amarone here, with tapenade, ripe but fresh blackberries, chili chocolate and some red berries, too. This is tight and juicy, with a medium-to full-bodied palate and a... Read More

Notes of spiced earth, sandalwood, violet and tea leaf give way to vanilla, spiced plum, and caramelized brown sugar. The entry shows a lushness with

dusty tannin, charred raspberry, and black pepper followed by a lengthy and... Read More

Composed of 86% Syrah and 14% Petite Sirah, the 2017 Relentless has a deep garnet-purple color and fragrant notes of cracked black pepper, licorice and violets over a core of plum preserves, Black Forest cake and mulberries plus... Read More

Winemaker Notes

The 2017 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is ruby in color with a magenta rim. It has an enticing nose of cassis, blackberry, vanilla, sage, and spearmint. Upon entry, this wine builds from potpourri and bramble... Read More

Following a wet 2016, the year started with cold and dry winter conditions. Bud burst occurred around March 10th. The dry conditions continued into Spring and the warm weather in April and May encouraged rapid growth of the vines.... Read More

James Suckling 93 Points
A solid 2017, but there’s tangy freshness to this, and relatively fine tannins that frame the wine nicely. Plenty of ripe fruit. Some fresh mushroom, too. Drink after 2023.... Read More