The nose has a slight mineral essence and freshly plucked garden herbs. Medium-bodied, notes of golden raspberry, baked cherries, Pink Lady, and Gravenstein apple unfold along with other sweet, dark fruit and a touch of black licorice and gamey flavors. Velvety texture with a slight dustiness from French oak barrel aging.
95pts - Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate
92 points- Planet Grape Wine- "a cab lover's pinot"
90 points - "Very Highly Recommended" – California Grapevine
Experience the elegant side of Pinot Noir with fruit from our Jewell Block Vineyard, a true gem. This extremely limited bottling is done in the Burgundian-style with more dirt and earthiness apparent from start to finish.
94+pts - Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate
90 points - "Very Highly Recommended" – California Grapevine
There’s a sweet, light tobacco essence along with French vanilla from the varying degrees of toastiness in the oak barrels that harmonize into a well-structured, almost chewy, body.
94pts - Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate
90 points - "Very Highly Recommended" – California Grapevine
This fearless wine is referred to as the “Big Brother” of our Pinot Noirs. Coming from a winery with a “Sisters Collection” of wines that says a lot! The tannins are present and big, yet seamlessly integrated so that one yearns for more.
93pts - Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate
91 points - "Very Highly Recommended" - California Grapevine
This wine opens up with wonderful notes of warm apple pie and forest floor, making you think back to celebrate the holidays at Grandma’s house. The flavors become more intense with cherry, molasses, cinnamon and vanilla as the wine opens up in your glass.
Silky sweetness intertwines with bright acidity to create a charming and delightful mouthfeel. A long, powerful finish lingers with
the taste of tart Santa Rosa plum fading into citrusy pomegranate.
Karmen Isabella entices the consumer with intense aromas of raspberry, cherry and cranberry layered with a foundation of earth and leather. On the palate, red currants and berries present themselves, which leads to a complex finish of tart plum and pomegranate.
A delicate ruby red wine, La Familia is integrated and focused. Blueberry, blackberry and cherry cola are aromas found in this elegant wine. There are few words to describe an almost flawless pinot noir. With medium body and slight mineral feel upon the first sip, you are guided to a very round mouthfeel of licorice, savory cherry and a finish which lingers and lingers.
The 2015 Thomas Road Pinot Noir begins with aromas of over-ripe black cherries, spice and hint of jasmine. The wine explodes on the palate with robust flavors of berry pie, vanilla and a hint of rhubarb. The acidity is perfectly balanced with the overall texture of the wine to create a rich extracted mouth feel. Tobacco and sandalwood are apparent on the long finish.
This soft, yet enticing wine allows for the consumer to experience the elegant side of Pinot Noir. Subtle notes of forest floor, mushroom and plum enter the nose. Dark cherry, clove and allspice gently coat your entire palate.
