Raul says this is his most consistent vineyard – and the only one that he owns in its entirety. He dubs it “the half pipe” – as in snowboarding – due to the vineyard’s unique shape and both northern and southern ex... Read More

The fruit is hand-harvested, then destemmed and pressed into small French oak barrels for aging. What I find compelling about this wine is its balance between juicy red berry flavors and the fine earthiness and minerality that is the hallmark of grea... Read More

This is a throwback to the heady days when Australian Shiraz ruled the import market. Big, rich and slightly over-the-top! Kind of like The Judge... The Judge. As in The Honourable George Shinas, a judge in his hometown of Mildura, Australia. (pop. 3... Read More

Robert Parker opined on a previous vintage, It’s a big boy, and that’s exactly the way they want it. I cannot think of a better way to describe this. At 15.2% alc, and loaded with rich fruit, this is not for the faint of heart. This is fu... Read More

“Beautifully transparent in both site and style, the 2022 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict Vineyard perfectly captures the understated classicism of this site and views it through Dragonette's elegantly confident winemaking style. A refined, f... Read More