This is the future of California wine: a bottle that hums with bold pear and apple aromas, a touch of almondy richness, and a zippy, citrus-tinged finish. From a winery whose wines have been featured at a slew of the most prestigious restaurants in the country—from MICHELIN icons Saison and SingleThread in California to Gramercy Tavern and Joël Robuchon in New York—it will make a believer out of you.
Light gold color with streaks of platinum throughout. Aromas of Meyer lemon, Bosc pear, and red apple skins intermingle with mint, white pepper, and a kiss of ginger. Medium in body but rich on the palate, with an attractive kiss of spicy bitterness. A roundness of blanched almond and a high-tone detail of grapefruit marmalade rides the palate from start to finish. Currently in perfect stride. Drink now–2025.