Alison Buchanan: Green-gold in color, this looks effusive but has a surprisingly restrained nose. The palate presents a mass of perfumed fruit on attack, really floral: violets and roses and white flowers more than identifiable fruit. The aromatics continue throughout a long honeyed finish. Interesting wine. 15
Stephen Brook: Lime-cordial nose, rather confected. Fairly rich, juicy; plenty of fruit here if little vibrancy; a good deal of oak dominating the mid-palate, and fair acidity gives some persistence. Straightforward and balanced if oaky. Sound, but far from exciting. 14.5
Oz Clarke: Quite full gold-green. Full, waxy, honeyed nose. Quite good, waxy, soft-edged; a little menthol and stylishly polished oak. Good, full, and broad, yet balanced. No massive personality, some fat apple flesh, and soft, nutty, yeasty weight. Nice, not great. 15
Details
| Wine expert | Stephen Brook Alison Buchanan Oz Clarke |
| Tastings year | 2007 |
| Region | California |
| Appellation | AVA |
Cuvaison