94 points Tasting Panel: While it possesses broad shoulders, this seamless, ripe, and rich wine is saddled with luscious curves in the form of a round, seductive mouthfeel joined by dusty plum and dark chocolate-covered boysenberry.

The 2022 Basso Grenache is ferrous and floral, and the palate follows with loads of graphite tannin. This is silty and exotically spiced, with a cavalcade of sumac, pomegranate and paprika dolce. It's a gorgeous wine. The fruit here was handpicke... Read More

95 pts Halliday Wine Companion - This doesn't need cellaring, although it will last some distance, and it doesn't need hours in a decanter. Just enjoy it; it is lighter-framed, laced with neat tannins, bright acidity and with a core of succul... Read More

The 2023 Acolytes Chardonnay shimmers with its medium gold hue in the glass. Floral notes dominate with white jasmine and orange blossom alongside all aspects of a ripe lemon—pith, zest and even meringue. The palate is creamy and round with a r... Read More

For me, the key to great Bourdeaux Blanc is balancing the bright, citrusy acidity of Sauvignon Blanc with the juiciness of Semillon. If you do it just right, you get this great best-of-both worlds wine that’s refreshing and quenching, but still... Read More