Domaine Roy & Fils Incline Pinot Noir 2024
Willamette Valley
February 20, 2026 - The Incline Pinot Noir takes a more focused view: sourced entirely from the Quartz Acorn Vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, it offers the fruitiness and mineral character typical of the Yamhill-Carlton marine sedimentary terroir.
James Suckling - January 20, 2026 "A floral, mineral-driven, medium-bodied wine with aromas of sandstone, tart Bing cherries and rose petals. The palate is super fresh, with salty, wild herb and tangerine flavors that are really…
Wine Spectator - February 09, 2026 "Combining intensity with grace, this Pinot offers refined flavors of cherry and raspberry laced with stony mineral and dusky spice notes while building tension toward fine-grained tannins. Drink now through…
Far Mountain Fission Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Sonoma Valley
February 20, 2026 - Fission is a dry-farmed, pure mountain wine, showcasing dark, intense fruit shaped by the cool elevation of the Alta Vista vineyard. With deep texture and sappy concentration from the old, 50-year-old vines, it builds into powerful tannins that remain refined, almost cloaked by the seductive fruit and gently evolving structure. The unique volcanic soils impart textural and mineral complexity, contributing to the wine's earthy and savory tones. The terraced vineyard, nestled in the Mayacamas mountains, gives Fission a precise, saline minerality and remarkable depth.
James Suckling - December 10, 2025 "Aromas of spices and dark fruit with a real mountainous yet refined feel. The palate has such purity and precise focus, with a densely packed fruit and dried flower profile…
Far Mountain Amotus Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Moon District and Sonoma County
February 20, 2026 - Far Mountain Amotus Cabernet Sauvignon is the pinnacle expression of the Alta Vista Vineyard in Moon Mountain, sourced from its oldest, dry-farmed vines planted in 1971. Grown in a dramatic south-facing amphitheater of volcanic basalt and fractured granite, the site’s varied exposures and elevations yield a wine of extraordinary depth and complexity. Only the top 7 barrels are selected for Amotus, which ages 12 months in barrel and another year in foudre. The result is a powerful, finely structured Cabernet with precision, texture, and a clear sense of place.
James Suckling - December 10, 2025 "Perfumed aromas of blueberries, blackberries, potpourri, crushed stones and ferric earth. The palate is so refined and pure, with softly integrated tannins and a soft, rounded mouthfeel that give a…
Ponzi Vineyards Laurelwood Pinot Noir 2023
Laurelwood District
February 20, 2026 - As Wine Spectator once wrote, “All Oregon Pinot Noirs are measured against the Ponzi yardstick.” For over 50 years, the Ponzi family has farmed 140 acres of certified sustainable vineyards on Laurelwood soils. This wine is the result of a decade's long effort by sisters Maria and Luisa and neighboring growers to establish the Laurelwood District, Oregon’s first soil-based AVA. The area’s volcanic basalts, layered with windblown loess, shape the vines' evolution. Bright red fruit gives way to dark berry and brambly spice as the vines mature.
James Suckling - March 11, 2025 "Deep, dark fruit and moody, spicy, savory accents on a bold, fine-grained tannic texture backed by great acidity. It is structured, concentrated, layered and intense. It becomes broader and richer…
Wine Advocate - November 06, 2025 "Matured for 10 months in 30% new French oak, the 2023 Pinot Noir Laurelwood District has nuanced aromas of red and black cherries, licorice, saline, holiday spice and earth. The…
Wine Spectator - October 13, 2025 "Vibrant and fresh, with lively flavors of pomegranate and cherry accented with green tea tones that speed toward snappy tannins."
Wine Enthusiast - July 23, 2024
Wine Spectator - September 30, 2024 "Sleek and harmonious, with a subtle thread of minerally chalk and smoke notes underscoring the ripe Gala apple, nectarine, golden raisin and toast point flavors. Creamy, with a finely detailed…
