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2014 DR. STAN’S PINOT NOIR

The 2014 vintage of Dr. Stan’s Vineyard again shows its old vine Dijon 115 roots.  Ruby red in color, the nose reveals a core of red fruits – raspberries, cherry and strawberry dominate with a hint of baking spice that has been prevalent in prior vintages.  Well balanced with medium weight on the palate.  The wine finishes […]

2014 DUTTON-CAMPBELL VINEYARD PINOT NOIR

Light red ruby in color.  The 2014 vintage is very similar to the 2013 as it again has a delightful floral nose of lilacs and violets interlaced with red fruits and baking spices.  Well structured and delicate on the palate.  A red fruit core with undertones of soil and mushroom finishing with length, acidity and subtle […]

2015 LAS TRANCAS VINEYARD SAUVIGNON BLANC (Limited)

The 2015’ Las Trancas Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is Wonderment’s first vintage of this classic white varietal. The wine was pressed whole cluster straight from the vineyard and racked to 50% Stainless Steel Barrel and 50% Neutral Burgundian Oak fermenting in barrel on its lees. The wine was again racked after fermentation and returned to the […]

2013 BURTON RANCH OLD VINE ZINFANDEL

Wonderful crimson in color with a pronounced bouquet of mulberry, spiced plum and pepper.  Followed by a palate of elegant concentrated black and red fruit with a touch of sweet spice.  The finish is extended and extremely well balanced. *THE TOP 10 ZINFANDELS TASTED IN 2015 – Dec 2015, The Zinfandel Chronicles *Zinfandel Chronicles – Oct 2015, […]

2013 BACIGALUPI PETITE SIRAH (Extremely Limited)

Opaque purple in color the Bacigalupi Vineyard Petite Sirah exhibits powerful black mulberry, spice and a touch of tobacco on the nose.  A firm, ripe tannic backbone supports a very intense mouthful of black fruits, pepper, spice and plums.  Similar to the 2012 vintage this wine is full and very balanced. It is approachable now […]

2013 PRITCHETT PEAKS ZINFANDEL

Dark magenta in color.  The Pritchett Peaks Zinfandel exudes a powerful nose of black fruits and sweet spice.  A wonderful fleshy mouthful, stony minerality, a hint of pepper with balanced refreshing acidity and a lingering smooth finish. *eRobertParker.com #223 – March 2016, 89+pts “… It displays notes of crushed rock and underbrush in a crisp, elegant, […]

2013 BACIGALUPI OLD VINE ZINFANDEL (Extremely Limited)

Classic Violet in color with an attractive bright cherry nose.  The palate exhibits an intensity of spice, white pepper surrounded by red & black fruits.  The velvety texture reveals a long finish with strong acidity and well integrated tannins.  *eRobertParker.com #223 – March 2016, 92pts “… The wine displays a dark ruby/plum color and deliciously sweet black […]

2013 DUTTON-CAMPBELL VINEYARD PINOT NOIR (Extremely Limited)

The second vintage of Dutton-Campbell is light red in color.  It has a delightful floral nose of lilacs and violets interlaced with cranberry and strawberry aromatics.  A delicious red fruit core is surrounded by notes of baking spices, earth and mushroom.  The impressive finish is full of lively acidity and light soft tannins. *Wine Spectator – […]

2013 DR. STAN’S PINOT NOIR (Extremely Limited)

The third Wonderment vintage of Dr. Stan’s Vineyard continues to impress.  Ruby Red in color, the nose reveals red fruits of raspberries and cherry with a hint of spice.  This is followed by the classic Dr. Stan subtle elegance along with a hint of toasted almonds surrounded by the notable earthly layers one has come to expect […]

2011 BASTONI ZINFANDEL (Sold Out)

Elegant, refreshing, with an initial burst of fruit and flavor. A swirl of the dark garnet wine evokes the strong aroma of fresh, cracked Tellicherry black pepper. This Zinfandel possesses a medium body coupled with zesty acidity that is so representative of the cooler growing season we experienced in 2011. The bold, spicy, lively finish […]