Core Collection | 2024 Sonoma County Chardonnay (92 points, Double Gold Medal, $50 under the original label)
"Pouring a radiant golden hue, the nose is classic California Chardonnay – yellow apples intermingle with lemon curd, Asian pear, vanilla bean, and spice, haloed by delicate white florals, caramel, and wet stone minerality. The palate is deftly weighted and structured, revealing layers of lemon oil, fresh butter, and apples while framed by uplifted acidity and a subtle spice. The finish is long and ethereal, echoing with barrel-kissed French oak vanilla, baking spice umami, and a final wave of honeysuckle."
Core Collection | 2023 Sonoma County Pinot Noir (91 points, $50+ under the original label)
"Pouring a beautiful ruby color, the nose pulls you deep into the glass with rose hips, raspberry sauce, dried herbs, clove, and dragon fruit, while secondary notes of potpourri swirl around the rim. On the palate, exceptional acidity meets small, grippy tannins amidst raspberries, black cherries, and dried leaves in a delineated presentation. The dry, refined finish unveils barrel spice and flecks of vanilla, making way for uplifted strawberry and raspberry before crescendoing with waves of vanilla. You may find yourself peering into the glass, almost suspiciously, wondering how a Pinot this dynamic can be so affordable."
Core Collection | 2023 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon (94 points, Gold Medal, 70% off original label price)
"Pouring a deep ruby hue with an almost impenetrable core, the wine opens with an alluring nose of cherry and plum, followed by violets and black peppercorn accented by milk chocolate, cedar, and crushed gravel with a eucalyptus halo. The palate is immensely quaffable with red-to-black fruit, new soft leather, plum sauce, and graphite uplifted by structured acidity and plentiful medium-grained, uniform tannins. A long, dry finish resonates with cherries, warm barrel spice, and uplifted florals that unfurl beautifully over time."
