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2007 Arcadian Chardonnay Sleepy Hollow Vineyard<\/b>.\u00a0 Light gold in color.\u00a0 Aromas of peach, matchstick and lemon curd are the hallmarks of the 2007 Sleepy Hollow Chardonnay.\u00a0 Medium-bodied in the mouth, with good density and textural roundness, it is a wine to lay down.\u00a0 How many 7+ year-old California Chardonnays can you say that about? WB 93.<\/p>\n
2008 Arcadian Chardonnay Sleepy Hollow Vineyard<\/b>.\u00a0 Light gold.\u00a0 Fuji apple, Key limes and minerals are all found in this impressive Chardonnay crafted by Joe Arcadian.\u00a0 Amazingly, the wine spent 45 months in oak, yet nary a trace can be found in the bottled product!\u00a0 Finishes very long, with a mineral-coated, almost saline quality and strong acidity and energy.\u00a0 Quite different in style from the more easygoing 2007 version. WB 94.<\/p>\n
2008 Arcadian Pinot Noir Fiddlestix Vineyard<\/b>.\u00a0 Nearly translucent red.\u00a0 Wild cherry, cranberries and flowery notes are present in abundance in the 2008 Fiddlestix.\u00a0 In the mouth, the Fiddlestix Pinot Noir is marked by minerality intertwined with red fruits and underbrush tones.\u00a0 Finishes long and refined.\u00a0 Approachable now, but will certainly benefit from a few years of aging. WB 94.<\/p>\n
2008 Arcadian Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands<\/b>.\u00a0 Light ruby-red.\u00a0 Red cherries and cranberries dominate this light-bodied Pinot Noir.\u00a0 Readily approachable, with no hard edges, this pleasant Pinot Noir can be drunk now or over the next few years. WB 90.<\/p>\n
2001 Arcadian Pinot Noir Sleepy Hollow Vineyard<\/b>.\u00a0 Light red with an orange rim.\u00a0 Intoxicating aromas of smoke, cherries and nutmeg characterize the 2001 Sleepy Hollow Pinot Noir.\u00a0 Seamless on the palate, with good energy and a long, very fine finish that still has some tannin to resolve.\u00a0 At 12 years of age, this beauty is still 2-3 years from peak, but there is certainly no crime in drinking it now! Tasted multiple times with consistent notes. WB 95.<\/p>\n
2008 Arcadian Sleepy Hollow Chardonnay<\/b>.\u00a0 Gold color.\u00a0 Flowers, spiced pears, minerals and earth characterize the 2008 Sleepy Hollow Chardonnay.\u00a0 Medium- to full-bodied, with a slightly reduced quality and good refinement that promises a long road ahead.\u00a0 Finishes long, with a late-arriving minerally note.\u00a0 This excellent Chardonnay can be enjoyed now with a healthy dose of air, or can be cellared for 5+ years. WB 93+.<\/p>\n
2001 Arcadian Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard<\/b>.\u00a0 The 2001 Pisoni Pinot Noir is marked by deep black cherries, earth and sage notes. In the mouth, it is very broad, dark-fruited, with a racy mineral streak.\u00a0 Finishes very long, with wave after wave of minerals.\u00a0 This highly refined wine is approachable now, but is sure to benefit from a few years of additional slumber. WB 95.<\/p>\n
2007 Arcadian Sleepy Hollow Syrah<\/b>.\u00a0 Bacon fat, iron, and black olives jump out of the glass.\u00a0 Medium-bodied in the mouth, with cool minerals and smoked beef quite apparent.\u00a0 Unfortunately, this particular bottle was also marked by a hint of Brett, which makes it difficult to render a final judgment.<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n
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2013 Paul Lato Chardonnay Pisoni Vineyard<\/b>.\u00a0 Powerful green apple, lime and white flowers can all be discerned on the effusive nose.\u00a0 In the glass, this highly refined, glyceral Chardonnay grips the palate like a vice and positively detonates on the very long, mounting finish.\u00a0 This would put many Grand Cru Burgundies to shame, and is the best Pisoni Chardonnay to date.\u00a0 Bravo! WB (95-97)<\/p>\n
2013 Paul Lato Chardonnay Hilliard Bruce Vineyard<\/b> (5 barrels).\u00a0 Medium-bodied, with a gentler grip on the palate than the Sierra Madre.\u00a0 Granny smith apples, limes and minerals are present on the palate.\u00a0 Finishes with good persistence and minerality. Needs 1-2 years of bottle age. WB (92-94).<\/p>\n
2013 Paul Lato Chardonnay Sierra Madre Vineyard<\/b> (17 barrels).\u00a0 Slightly reduced on the nose. Big, minerally and a bit one-dimensional at present, the Sierra Madre is nonetheless very promising.\u00a0 Bitter lemons and vitamins on the palate give way to a very long finish that positively saturates the palate with a tactile impression of powdered stone.\u00a0 This stuffed to the gills Chardonnay will require several years of aging, yet there is no denying its potential.\u00a0 WB (94-95+).<\/p>\n
2013 Paul Lato Pinot Noir Gold Coast<\/b>. Light red.\u00a0 Aromatics of red dark cherries and hint of cotton candy characterize this Pinot Noir blend.\u00a0 Light- to medium bodied, with ample red fruits, this well-crafted wine will provide much pleasure over the near term. WB 91.<\/p>\n
2013 Paul Lato Pinot Noir Hilliard Bruce Vineyard<\/b>.\u00a0 Dark red.\u00a0 Violets and cherry notes jump from the glass here.\u00a0 Medium- to full-bodied, with great fruit density, but what sets the Hilliard Bruce Pinot Noir apart is its tremendous sense of refinement \u2013 there is not a hard edge to be found anywhere.\u00a0 Finishes very long with serious complexity.\u00a0 A flat-out great Pinot Noir! WB 95.<\/p>\n
2013 Paul Lato Pinot Noir Prospector<\/b>. Scents of red cherries, herbs and a hint of licorice root characterize nose of the 2013 Prospector Pinot NoirVelvety, with dark plums and minerals, this medium-bodied wine displays excellent refinement and class all the way though to its long finish.\u00a0 Delicious enough to drink now, but will get better with a couple of years in the cellar. WB 94.<\/p>\n
2013 Paul Lato Pinot Noir Zotovich Vineyard<\/b>.\u00a0 Flowers and sweet spices leap from the glass.\u00a0 Sweet on the entry, with a m\u00e9lange of firm dark fruit, utterly seamless all the way to the very long and complex finish.\u00a0 Yet another superstar Pinot Noir from Paul Lato! WB 95+.<\/p>\n
2013 Paul Lato Pinot Noir Atticus<\/b>.\u00a0 Dark red.\u00a0 Sweet cherries, a medium body and a forward personality characterize the Atticus Pinot Noir.\u00a0 It displays a good degree of refinement, is well balanced and will undoubtedly be a crowd pleaser. WB 93.<\/p>\n
2013 Paul Lato Pinot Noir Solomon Hills Vineyard<\/b>.\u00a0 Very deep ruby-red.\u00a0 Rose petals and red raspberries dominate the aromatics of this impeccably balanced and refined Pinot Noir.\u00a0 Medium bodied, with a caressing texture and superb complexity.\u00a0 Beautiful as always! WB 95+.<\/p>\n
2013 Paul Lato Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard<\/b>.\u00a0 This deep, dark Pinot is something else! Powerful yet light on its feet, with tactile sensation of minerals, underbrush, black fruits and a hint of charcoal.\u00a0 Lasts for nearly a minute on the palate, and is impossible to spit.\u00a0 Will benefit from a few years in the cellar, but is a monument in the making without a shadow of a doubt! WB 97.<\/p>\n
2012 Paul Lato Grenache Larner Vineyard<\/b>.\u00a0 Rose petals, underbrush and some exotic spices define the aromatics here.\u00a0 Medium-bodied, but with good grip, excellent balance and refinement and a long, resonant finish.\u00a0 Best vintage of Larner Grenache ever. WB 94.<\/p>\n
2012 Paul Lato Grenache Paderewski Vineyard<\/b>.\u00a0 Earthy overtones and eucalyptus are ever-present.\u00a0 Dense yet still light on its feet.\u00a0 Still needs some time for the various components to meld together.\u00a0 A promising debut. WB 92+.<\/p>\n
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2013 Kapcsandy Family Winery Furmint<\/b>.\u00a0 Pale yellow.\u00a0 Light-bodied, with notes of grass, quinine and green apple.\u00a0 Strong, omnipresent acidity and a long, minerally finish round out this food-friendly wine.\u00a0 Drink now – 2020. WB 90.<\/p>\n
2010 Kapcsandy Family Winery Endre<\/b>.\u00a0 Violets and dark berries can be found in the nose of the 2010 Endre.\u00a0 Medium-bodied, with a still-strong tannic spine and good refinement and length.\u00a0 Can be drunk now with considerable aeration, bit will likely improve over the next few years. WB 92.<\/p>\n
2012 Kapcsandy Family Winery Estate Cuvee<\/b>.\u00a0 Deep red.\u00a0 Highly refined and vinous.\u00a0 Mostly red-fruited, with notes of licorice, cassis and a silky mouthfeel.\u00a0 Finishes very long, with gently caressing tannins largely buried by the waves of fruit. A very impressive Estate Cuvee! WB 94.<\/p>\n
2012 Kapcsandy Family Winery Rapszodia<\/b>.\u00a0 Lighter in color than all other reds at this estate.\u00a0 Rather closed on the nose, although with some coaxing notes of lavender begrudgingly emerge.\u00a0 Medium-bodied and very refined in the mouth, with a very long, incrementally building finish.\u00a0 Difficult to get a handle on this today. WB 93+(?).<\/p>\n
2012 Kapcsandy Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon<\/b> \u2013 Grand Vin.\u00a0 Dark, brooding nose with cassis and bitter chocolate.\u00a0 In the mouth, the 2012 Grand Vin exhibits superior refinement, a cashmere-like texture, with copious black raspberries, cassis and lead pencil.\u00a0 This superbly balanced wine fills every nook and cranny of the mouth long after swallowing.\u00a0 In short \u2013 a near-perfect wine that is surprisingly approachable today.\u00a0 Bravo! WB 98.<\/p>\n
2012 Kapcsandy Family Winery Roberta\u2019s Reserve<\/b>.\u00a0 Very deep red.\u00a0 Mocha, spices and red strawberries are found in the 2012 Roberta\u2019s Reserve.\u00a0 This impeccably balanced, minerally wine is suave in the mouth, finishing with and a long, kaleidoscopic finish that demonstrates superior winemaking and raw materials.\u00a0 Requires at least a handful of years of cellaring. WB 97+.<\/p>\n
2013 Kapcsandy Family Winery Rapszodia<\/b> (Barrel sample). Much darker in color than the 2012, the 2013 Rapszodia is highly aromatic, with chocolate, violets and minerals seemingly ever-present. Medium- to full-bodied, already demonstrating great refinement, the 2013 Rapszodia is destined to be a knockout when bottled.\u00a0 Will require considerable cellaring, yet is unquestionably the best Rapszodia to date. WB (95-96+).<\/p>\n
2013 Kapcsandy Family Winery Roberta\u2019s Reserve<\/b>.\u00a0 Very dark, nearly black in color.\u00a0 Massive, mouth-filling flavors of melted fudge, plums, copious minerals transition to a complex and very long finish.\u00a0 This embryonic, formidably endowed wine is loaded with power and structure, but is never heavy. A monument in the making that will require at least 10-15 years of bottle age, but has a good chance of becoming the best Roberta\u2019s produced to date, and that\u2019s saying something! WB (97-99).<\/p>\n
2010 Kapcsandy Family Winery Vino del Sol<\/b>.\u00a0 Sweet cherries and dark plum aromas can be found in this attractive dessert wine.\u00a0 Medium-bodied, with super-ripe fruits in the mouth that are deftly balanced by an acidic streak that keeps the wine from becoming cloying.\u00a0 Finishes with a long, mounting raspberry-filled blast.\u00a0 Good stuff! WB 93.<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n
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2012 Pott La Carte de la Terroir<\/b>.\u00a0 A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the ruby-red La Carte gives off aromas of violets, plums and a hint of herbs.\u00a0 Medium-bodied, with a considerable mineral undertone, the Carte finishes quite long.\u00a0 A promising wine that will require 5 years of cellaring. WB 93.<\/p>\n
2012 Pott Grenache<\/b>.\u00a0 Medium red.\u00a0 Medium garnet.\u00a0 Fruitcake, red plums and potpourri transition to a medium-bodied, nicely textured wine that finishes with considerable tannin that will require several years of bottle age to resolve.\u00a0 Regrettably, this charming, lighter-styled Grenache is being phased out Chez Pott. WB 92.<\/p>\n
2012 Pott Her Majesty\u2019s Secret Service<\/b>.\u00a0 Violets and graphite characterize the aromas of Her Majesty\u2019s Secret Service.\u00a0 Suave on the entry and mid-palate, with a long, cascading and persistent finish that bodes very well for the wine\u2019s future development.\u00a0 Will require a few years in the cellar, but is very promising. WB 94.<\/p>\n
2012 Pott Kaliohomanuk<\/b>. A very dense, dark-fruited powerhouse, with abundant minerals and spices, superb refinement and a very long finish.\u00a0 The mountain fruit really shine through in here, and today the structure is nearly completely buried.\u00a0 A wonderfully classy and promising Cabernet. WB 94+.<\/p>\n
2012 Pott The Arsenal<\/b>.\u00a0 Cassis, lavender and hints of smoke mark the 2012 Arsenal.\u00a0 Full-bodied and slightly more powerful than other wines at this address, the Arsenal is also a bit shorter on the refinement. \u00a0Best in 8-10 years or longer. WB 94.<\/p>\n
2013 Pott Swiss Bank<\/b>.\u00a0 From 100% Combsville fruit, the Swiss Bank displays considerably less grip than other 2013\u2019s at this address.\u00a0 Dominated by sweet red berries at the moment, it will undoubtedly firm up during elevage. Still, this appears to be more of a mid-distance runner at this stage. WB 91-93.<\/p>\n
2013 Pott Port<\/b>.\u00a0 Petite Syrah with Viognier, with alcohol in the 17.5-18% range.\u00a0 Very fruity and low acid, big bodied and quite tannic and monolithic at the moment.\u00a0 It may improve, but is a touch too simple at the moment. WB 90+(?).<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n
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2011 Fairchild Cabernet Sauvignon Sigaro Vineyard<\/b>.\u00a0 Smoke, licorice, dark cherries and spices characterize the distinctive 2011 Sigaro.\u00a0 In the mouth, this Pritchard Hill-based Cabernet Sauvignon is marked by dark, ripe fruit, good refinement, a long finish and serious structure, especially for 2011.\u00a0 Completely transcends the vintage, and would benefit from a few years of cellaring.\u00a0 An impressive wine for sure! WB 95.<\/p>\n
2012 Fairchild Cabernet Sauvignon Georges III<\/b>.\u00a0 Recently bottled, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon GIII vineyard exhibits big, sweet red cherries and some dried herbs.\u00a0 Full-bodied, with a good refinement and finish, it is perhaps more Napa-like than the Left Bank-leaning Sigaro.\u00a0 A solid wine that will drink well young, but should ideally be cellared for 3-4 years at a minimum. WB 93.<\/p>\n
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