by George Bato | Jan 22, 2026
ILLUMINATION24 SAUVIGNON BLANCNAPA/SONOMA by QUINTESSA The 2024 Illumination Sauvignon Blanc by Quintessa Estate is a brilliant ode to the art of balance, a wine that shimmers with vitality while carrying a focused depth. From the first sip, it reveals the precision...
by George Bato | Jan 19, 2026
“This is one of the finest vintages of the Royal St. Robert I have ever tasted, going all the way back to Raen’s early days” —Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Jan 2026) RAEN2024 Pinot NoirRoyal St. Robert CuvéeSonoma Coast From the first swirl, 2024 RAEN...
by George Bato | Aug 21, 2025
OCCIDENTAL2023 PINOT NOIRFREESTONE-OCCIDENTAL Originating from the marine-influenced valleys of Sonoma’s extreme coastline, Occidental’s 2023 Freestone-Occidental Pinot Noir is a brilliant portrait of site and craftsmanship. Crafted by legendary Pinot Noir pioneer...
by George Bato | Aug 20, 2025
DK GRAIL2021 PINOT NOIRCAMPBELL RANCHWEST SONOMA COAST Grail 2021 ‘Campbell Ranch’ Pinot Noir is Dan Kosta’s defining achievement, embodying decades of dedication to mastering Pinot Noir. Reverently described as his “Grand Cru,” this wine...
by George Bato | Aug 3, 2025
HARTFORD COURTROSÉ OF PINOT NOIR RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY 2024 Hartford Court’s Rosé of Pinot Noir is a textbook expression of restraint and purity, drawn from the windswept Fog Dance Vineyard, nestled in the heart of Green Valley—a crown jewel within the Russian...
