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Today, Ponzi is excelling more than ever with Dick & Nancy’s daughter, Luisa at the helm. Famous wine writer, Hugh Johnson (Pocket Wine) mixed no words about Ponzi when he declared them, “a legendary producer now in 2nd generation making excellent wines.” With their superstar daughter, critics have never been kinder. Wine Enthusiast’s Paul Gregutt said of the 2nd generation superstar, “Luisa Ponzi… one of the brightest stars among the new generation in Oregon.” And of course the king himself, Robert Parker, Jr. couldn’t help to weigh in: “Ponzi Vineyards remains a reference point for American Pinot Noir with winemaker Luisa Ponzi at the top of her game.”
Since taking over from her pioneer parents, Luisa has racked up triple digit 90+ scores. So it’s no surprise that her 2nd ever bottling under the recently approved Laurelwood AVA label outpoints her double 93-point inaugural bottling, an absolute dazzler in the 2018 vintage that gave Oregon winemakers perfect conditions throughout the late summer into harvest.
From a northern ridge of Chehalem Mountains, this Pinot Noir shines with inviting notes of raspberry, wild strawberry and dried herbs. It’s a vibrant, supple wine that even boasts a little spice – a wonderful differentiator here. With 14 months in 20% new Oak, this wine comes out super refined and will continue to drink beautifully for the next decade plus.
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94 Points, James Suckling
“Luscious aromas and flavors of blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. Medium to full body with round tannins and a savory finish. Spicy, with cardamon and clove, black licorice and sage. Sustainable.”
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93 Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate – 93 Points, Jeb Dunnuck
“Vignon’s 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape delivers even more than I hoped for based on a previous sample. Hints of garrigue, roses, cherries and raspberries appear on the nose, while the palate is full-bodied, silky and long, with an intense, almost briny finish. The assemblage is 50% Grenache, 10% each Mourvèdre and Syrah, plus smaller proportions of seven other permitted varieties, while the élevage includes foudres, demi-muids, concrete and wooden tanks, plus terracotta amphorae.”
100 Points, Decanter – 100 Points, Vinous – 99 Points, Wine Enthusiast – 99 Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate – 99+ Points, Jeb Dunnuck – 98 Points, Wine Spectator – 98 Points, James Suckling
“The 2018 Palmer is a legend in the making…This audacious Palmer was still revving its engines 48 hours after opening. There will never be another Palmer like this, sui generis. It was a massive risk. But by throwing caution to the wind, something extraordinary was born.” -100 points, Vinous
Winemaker Kian Tavakoli (Opus One, Clos du Val) continues to excel even while others struggle. In 2017, he still managed to deliver a beautiful and opulent Napa Valley Cabernet that’s both dark and juicy. The wine hails from both Coombsville and Rutherford, giving it distinct characteristics and a lot of drive. Deep ruby to the rim with excellent concentration, notes of Bing cherries, raspberry pie and hints of vanilla. On the palate, big wonderfully jammy fruit with young but impressive tannins and great length. The finish leaves notes of black cherry, and baked blueberry pie. Fantastic Napa value.
With seemingly infinite access to some of the absolute very best vineyards in the most choice AVAs in the valley, the Wagner’s set out to make Quilt– a Cabernet blend from a patchwork of the top sites in Napa (Oakville, St Helena, Atlas Peak, Coombsville, Calistoga, and Howell Mountain.) The brand new 2021 edition is a beauty – deeply concentrated, rich and a truly show stopping Cabernet. It’s a dark, hedonistic blend that combines elegance with power and pairs the two together effortlessly.
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