Reserve, North Coast

Quarterly Review of Wines
Best of Show
“Big, rich, figgy, bread-doughy mouthful – major-league stuff !”

Wine Spectator Online
91 points
“Aromas of ginger, ripe pear and spice. Firm, tight and concentrated, with a rich beam of flavors that unfold gracefully on the palate, ending with a complex, invigorating aftertaste. Drink now through 2012.”

Decanter
The Californication of Champagne
“…full-bodied and capable of aging gracefully, as a recent tasting of vintages back to 1987 showed.”

Restaurant Wine
Four stars
“…Rich, nearly powerful … full bodied (for a sparkler), intensely flavored (walnut, pineapple, lemon peel, baked bread), and long and crisp on the palate, with toasty/nutty accent to the finish.”