RobertParker.com, July 31st, 2018 – 89pts “Medium ruby-purple in color, the 2015 Pinot Noir Dr. Stan’s Vineyard offers lifted bing cherries, raspberries and cranberries scents with hints of violets and black tea plus a waft of dried herbs. Medium-bodied, the palate is refreshing and elegantly styled with soft tannins and an herb laced finish.” Zinfandel […]
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2015 BACIGALUPI PETITE SIRAH
February 4, 2018 – 7:33 pm
Zinfandel Chronicles, November 2017 – 92pts “Zinfandel Chronicles, Opaque purple in color. Huge nose of black fruits, cassis and flowers. Full bodied with loads of acidity. Powerful and immensely concentrated. Blackberries, graphite and pepper on the palate. The finish is long with chalky tannins. A monster of a wine. Drink over the next 5-7 years.”
2016 HYDE VINEYARD SAUVIGNON BLANC
February 4, 2018 – 7:04 pm
Connoisseur’s Guide to California Wine, January 2018 – 92pts “Wonderment’s first-rate Zinfandel reviewed earlier in this issue finds an equally impressive partner in this carefully constructed Sauvignon Blanc, and the latter garners very high marks for its unwavering varietal focus and fine fruity depth. It is moderately full-bodied and loaded with concentrated, lightly herbal, lemon-tinged […]
2015 DUTTON-CAMPBELL VINEYARD PINOT NOIR
January 19, 2018 – 8:48 pm
The 2015 Dutton-Campbell has more initial weight in the glass at this early stage than the prior two vintages. Garnett in color with a nose showing the vineyard blocks consistent traits of red fruits, baking spices and earth. Inviting mid-palate shows rich berry flavors with a warmth of spice and hint of tobacco finishing with […]
HYDE VINEYARD – (Sauvignon Blanc)
October 24, 2017 – 6:47 pm
Our Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from the 160+ acre Hyde Vineyard located in the Carneros AVA, the southernmost sub-appellation of Napa Valley. The property, a mix of shallow loamy soils & ancient stream beds, is influenced by the fog and cool breezes of San Francisco Bay. Amongst the gently rolling hills of Hyde Vineyard our […]
2014 PRITCHETT PEAKS ZINFANDEL
October 10, 2017 – 12:56 am
Wonderment’s 3rd vintage from this steep hillside block. This mountain Zinfandel shows crimson and magenta colors in the glass. The nose exhibits the historical black cherry, spice and pepper characteristics this vineyard has shown since our inaugural vintage in 2012. Balanced acidity and long finish complete this wine. *Zinfandel Chronicles – November 2016, 93pts “Crimson in […]
2014 BACIGALUPI OLD VINE ZINFANDEL
October 10, 2017 – 12:54 am
Deep Red color with hues of Violet and a nose of bright red fruits, pepper and ripe plum. The palate is rich with brambly dark fruits and a touch of dark chocolate. Elegant tannins and balance give way to a long finish. Connoisseur’s Guide to California Wine, January 2019 – 92pts “Proving that good Zinfandel can be […]
2014 BURTON RANCH OLD VINE ZINFANDEL
October 10, 2017 – 12:53 am
Crimson in color with a nose of ripe red fruits, spices and black pepper. A velvety layered palate create a focus on the sweetness of the red and black fruit. Subtle rounded tannins with near perfect acidity finish this years vintage of Burton Ranch Old Vine Zinfandel. Wine Spectator – Web Only 2017, 89pts “Appealing aromas […]
2014 BACIGALUPI PETITE SIRAH
October 10, 2017 – 12:53 am
Dark violet in color bordering on black. The 2014 vintage of this half acre of dry farmed petite sirah again shows its power, density and tannic backbone via a mouthful of black and blue fruits. The wine is bright and vibrant with an endless finish. Another vintage enjoyed now or cellared to be enjoyed during the next decade. Wine Enthusiast, February […]
2015 HYDE VINEYARD SEMILLON (Limited)
June 25, 2017 – 10:33 pm
Sadly this is the third and last vintage of the Hyde Semillon. The vines were original plantings from the vineyards development in 1978. Exhibiting crisp aromas of citrus blossom & lemongrass on the nose with a candle wax quality on the palate. The wine is medium bodied with crisp acidity. *RobertParker.com #227 – Oct 2016, […]