WE 91pts.
Bright aromas of blackberry, ripe pomegranate, & black cherry, with well-integrated oak & toast. Opaque, nearly like India ink, with black & deep purple hues. Velvety tannins are meshed in intense blackberry, blueberry & licorice flavors, and t
François Villard and Donald Patz announce the release of their 2nd Syrah collaboration from the Alder Springs Vineyard in Mendocino County. The 2018 vintage of TERMINIM Syrah.
WE 90Pts.
Aromas of ripe blackberry, plum and blueberry, and hints of earth and dried flowers. Oak and toast mesh completely into the flavors. The wine’s color is dense, and flavors of ripe berry and cherry ride a wave of firm but resolved tannins.
Dark fruit like currants & cherries marry on the nose with hints of toffee & caramel. The wine explodes on your palate with more cherries, & hints of the best strawberry rhubarb pie you’ve ever had. There’s no shortage of subtle, toasty oak & big, powerfu
Savor the captivating aromas and flavors of Nicolas-Jay. This Oregon red wine shows a silky texture, with notes of red fruit, spice, and earth, culminating in a long, elegant finish. Enjoy with roasted duck, or a grilled salmon
Aromas of dark cherry & raspberry with floral undertones & notes of fallen leaves. The tannins have an elegant density with a softness that is supported by fresh red fruit acidity & hints of basil. The finish is long & substantial with a hint of spice.
WW 91: The 2020 Twomey Anderson Valley Pinot Noir offers excellent richness and presence on the palate. This wine shines with aromas and flavors of spice, dried earth, black fruit, and chalk.
ZD Wines' 2022 Pinot Noir from Carneros, California, is generally praised for its balanced and lush palate, featuring bright berry and toasted oak notes, along with a lingering finish.
V 94Pts.
The 2018 is a gorgeous wine. It is emphasizes fruit density and power, while the savory notes that are typical of this site are nearly buried. Blueberry, tobacco, licorice, smoke, incense and leather open with some coaxing.
Flagship Pinot Noir, this wine expresses the entire estate’s dramatically diverse terroir. An outlier within the famous sub-region of the Dundee Hills AVA. This unique expression of Oregon Pinot Noir comes from one of the Willamette Valley’s most respecte
Wine Advocate 93 Points
Calling it a "delicious" and "terrific introduction" to Vineyard 29's style.
Vinous 90 Points
Noting its "richness, succulence, and appeal" and its abundance of flavor.
NV13 is our biggest, most dramatic Cain Cuve to date. For this wine, enough richness and substance to overwhelm the inherent complexity of this beautiful wine, but the balance succeeds.Cain Cuve takes it one step furtherit is also a blend of two vintages.
Medium ruby hue with a savory bouquet of wild strawberries, mulled raspberries, dried earth and flowery incense. Medium bodied with a layered, balanced mouthfeel and ripe tannins.
