2023 Reviewed Wines

A very sophisticated pinot noir with candied orange, raspberry and cranberry aromas. Impressive concentration on the mid-palate. Elegant tannin structure that’s already very well integrated, extending through the long, filigreed finish. Sustainable. Glass stopper.

A beautiful wine for an entry-level pinot noir, this is perfumed, elegant and silky on the barely medium-bodied palate. Red fruit and flowers embrace you, and the graceful finish pulls you back for more. Sustainable. Glass stopper.

This makes a bold statement, although the alcohol is moderate. Big blue fruit, but somehow it’s subtle. Ample fine-grained tannins shape the medium-bodied palate and drive the long, moderately dry finish. Sustainable. Glass Stopper.

For a grape with no history in this region, it is so expressive and vibrant. Excellent Amalfi lemon and lemon blossom aromas and plenty of salty character on the racy, focused, medium-bodied palate. Very long, salty and steely finish. Beautifully integrated oak. Barrel-fermented and matured. Sustainable.

The aromas of acacia honey, fresh pineapple and lemon zest pull you into this barely medium-bodied dry white that has a unique perspective. Very dry and straight, with quite some oak tannins that give it both weight and structure in the finish. Sustainable.

Very zesty and savory, this is a complex and seriously refreshing Aligoté. Sleek and barely medium-bodied, but with excellent energy. I love the interplay of chalky acidity, flinty character, and wet-stone freshness. Sustainable.

This creamy, medium-bodied dry white has nice crispness, even if the acidity is modest. Good textural depth and a touch of salty minerality in the finish. A cuvee of 23% aligote, 56% pinot auxerrois, and 21% petit arvine that was matured primarily in oak with a small amount in stainless steel. Sustainable.

A blend of 56% Auxerrois, 23% Aligoté and 21% Petite Arvine, the 2023 Esoterra proves that blending can sometimes improve on the individual parts. Ripe peach and citrus notes lead the way on the nose, while the medium-bodied palate is nicely rounded, tapering down into a crisp, mouthwatering finish with ample length.

This youthful chardonnay is cool and elegant, building very steadily on the palate from the sleek entry to a strong, stony finish. The precisely judged oak really adds a lot of complexity in the long, structured finish. Sustainable.

This sleek dry riesling is barely medium-bodied but has wonderful vibrancy and crystalline clarity. So straight and crisp, and the appley acidity is beautifully integrated. Long, wet-stone finish. Limited production. Sustainable.

So pure and refreshing, this is a very sophisticated riesling for the semi-dry category, and many consumers will say this is dry enough. All the colors of apple aromas with notes of crisp pears and gooseberries. Very long, refreshing finish. Sustainable.

A very well-crafted, entry-level dry riesling with bright yellow and green apple aromas plus a touch of pears. Juicy palate with a long, crisp finish. Only 11.4% alcohol. Sustainable.