“There’s the sweetness of an apple, and then there’s the sweetness of a Twinkie. They’re not the same!” – Terry Thiese. But what happens when a slice of apple is topped with a Twinkie? The Gary Ferrel Chardonnay happens. It’s a curvy slut in silk pajamas eating a bowl of ... more

The nose of this wine offers penetrating high-tone floral and tropical notes with a beautiful spicy element. The use of a little more wild yeast in ‘09 has also accentuated layers of hazelnut, graham cracker and peach cobbler in the aromatics. On the palate, this is one of the richest ... more

Our 2009 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay embodies the rich diversity of world-class vineyards in the acclaimed Sonoma Coast appellation, and the talents of the gifted winegrowers who farm these sites. Combining fruit from a who’s who of the appellation’s most renowned vineyards, this cuvée harmoniously brings together the acidity, structure and ... more

Color: Black-purple, with reddish hues Aromas: Black raspberry, black cherry, cassis, mineral, chocolate, black pepper, anise Taste: Black cherry, black raspberry, chocolate, licorice, clove spice, good acidity, wonderful viscous velvety texture on the mid-palate, complex, long sweet finish of black cherry fruit, and peppery spice. more

All French oak, 35% new wood. Indigenous yeast primary fermentation and natural completion of ML. Punch downs only! Unfined, unfiltered. Dark cherry, bergamot, perfume and baked berry pie. Secondary aromas of rose petal and smoke. Medium-bodied palate of pomegranate, Bing cherry, orange peel, baker’s chocolate, and hint of tobacco. Finishes ... more

How refreshing, a Pinot Noir from CA that’s not trying to pretend it’s Syrah. 100% Pinot Noir. 100% Russian River. Bright red cherry fruit with notes of clove and nutmeg on the aromas. There’s a soft note of lavender and black tea leaf as well. The palate highlights cranberry and ... more

The 2009 Pinot Noir Russian River (like the two previous wines) has a screw-cap finish. Much more earthy, herbal notes, with some sweet cola and black cherry fruit, and a hint of beetroot make for a complex, polished Pinot Noir. With loads of fruit but plenty of spice and earth ... more

Typical bright ruby color. Bright blackberry aromas with a good dollup of black pepper. Light on its feet but with flesh on the bones to give it a nice mouthfeel. The tan- nins are soft and round, the acidity bright and refreshing. A very versatile zinfandel at the table. It ... more

Deep dark garnet in color with brilliant purple highlights. Seductive aromas of black cherry, Oolong tea, wild berry and slightly brambly fruit with spicy aromas of nutmeg and cardamom as the highlights of a complex and elegant nose. Our 2008 Pinot Noir is ripe, plush and full-bodied with the highly ... more

Norton Ridge is a winemaker project. Each varietal is made by a different winemaker from fruit sources of his or her choosing. The expression is theirs and the integrity is guaranteed. These wines always over perform and the no nonsense handwritten labels are an exercise in "no pretense". We hope ... more

Another stunning syrah value. The Syrah from Byron is quite bracing and palate staining. Big and juicy with currant, blackberry and cassis finishing with a good dose of black pepper and spice. Really complex for the money. more

Bright, charming notes of red plum, white flowers and black cherries on the nose. Evolving with air to cherry cola, cinnamon and mulling spices, wet stone and red roses. Precociously charming and pretty upon opening, evolving into sophisticated notes of clay earth, bergamot and minerality with air. On the palate, ... more