High-intensity aromas in the nose. Notes flowers, fruits, aromatic herbs, spices, mineral memory. Balanced mouth very wide, fresh, direct, elegant. Very long and intense end. It came with character and unique that improves in bottle.
92pts Wine Enthusiast
Pecan, walnut & quinine aromas show on the nose. There is tremendous tension on the sip, where grapefruit-pith & walnut-oil flavors ride a chalky structure & loads of acidity.
JS 93Pts.
Has a chalky character with sliced apples, pears, hints of lemon zest & dried herbs. Medium- to full-bodied with a creamy, weighty palate, yet the crisp acidity adds freshness & tone. Lingering, textural finish with hints caramel & pastry.
JS 93Pts.
Juicy, open and inviting, with a solid core of blackberry and mulberry preserves judiciously laced with cocoa, fruitcake and black licorice notes. Fresh, bramble-tinted finish.
Made from premium hillside fruit planted at the turn of the century in Alexander, Dry Creek & Russian River Valleys. Aged for sixteen months in both French & American oak barrels this wine has the classic rich berry fruit, velvety texture & lengthy finish
WE 92 Pts.
Zesty lemon-wedge aromas cut through a plump core of white peach, pineapple and sea salt on the nose of this bottling. Vibrant acidity enlivens the sip, where grapefruit peel and brisk apple lead into a nutty tone on the finish.
JS 96Pts.
This wine presents refined tannins, balanced acidity, and flavors of redcurrants and raspberries with a mineral-tinged backbone. The finish is described as long and clean with lingering herbal and red fruit notes.
Forks & Corks 2023 Silver Award Winner
92 pts Wine Spectator
Steely and full of snappy acidity, with accents of red apple, gingerbread, and lemon tart that build richness and plushness on the lingering finish.
JS 93: Extremely perfumed and fresh with an elegant and attractive nose. Medium-bodied with ultra-fine, delicate tannins and a delicious finish. So delicious.
The Domaine de Beaurenard Rasteau offers intense aromas of black fruit and blueberries, lifted by a touch of spice. The density and depth of the palate associate fruit and minerality with remarkable persistence.
This wine offers aromas of white flowers, honey, pear, and citrus, with a textured palate underscored by refreshing acidity. The wine is often described as having a nice minerality and a clean, balanced finish.
RP 94Pts.
This is serious & young but balanced, nuanced & complex. They are shortening the time in oak, as they feel they have better & younger barrels & think the wines need less time in oak & more time in bottle.
Rich new oak notes with bright cherry, white pepper and cloves in the nose. Cranberry, pomegranate and red raspberry flavors accented by the classic “Russian River” spice. Cream background ends with a lengthy finish.
The wine color is pale yellow with bright greenish tints. The scent is intense, while also delicate with hints of apple. The taste and body are dry, with mineral, and a pleasant acidity with saline notes and a long finish.
The exuberance of the 2019 is irresistible. The nose offers wild berries plum violet & blood orange aromas followed by intriguing spicy scents. Its extreme drinkability is very surprising: on the palate, after a mineral opening, its fresh & juicy.
93 Points James Suckling
A very pretty Bolgheri red with currant, chocolate and hazelnut aromas and flavors. It’s full and layered with firmness and freshness. Tight at the end, with a lovely texture and finesse to the tannins. Drink or hold.
