Robert Parker 94 pts The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley, blended with 3% Petit Verdot, has a deep ruby-purple color and alluring aromas of black cherries, blueberries, thyme, aniseed and violet with touches of tobacco leaves and cedar. The medium-bodied palate has smooth, finely grained tannins and bright acidity, finishing long and floral. Its new French oak is integrating gracefully, and its bright, aromatic character makes this ideal for early drinking. 1,641 cases produced.
Unwinding in the glass with aromas of raspberries, smoky cherries, rich soil tones and warm spices, Roumier's 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussière is medium to full-bodied, lively and vibrant, with a fleshy core of fruit framed by youthfully chalky tannins that assert themselves on the finish. The most underrated wine in the Roumier cellar, this is a fine prospect for the patient.
Robert Parker 94 pts The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, with small proportions of Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot. It's ripe and rich, with plenty of cassis, hints of cinnamon and cedar and nuances of bay leaf on the nose. Full-bodied and velvety, it's remarkably easy to drink, finishing mouthwatering and long.
Robert Parker 94 pts Medium ruby in color, the 2019 Pinot Noir Sea Field Vineyard has detailed, alluring scents of blood orange, strawberries and raspberries with accents of cracked pepper, salumi and angostura bitters. The medium-bodied palate features loads of finely grained tannins and refreshing acidity that highlights its perfume and spicy accents on the extended finish.
Robert PArker 95 pts Medium ruby, the 2019 Pinot Noir Royal St. Robert is bursting with alluring cranberries, rhubarb and strawberries with nuances of charcuterie, tangerine peel, black tea leaves and dried roses. The medium-bodied palate offers layer after layer of spicy red fruit, supported by fine, silty tannins and finishing with uplifting freshness and perfume that calls you in again and again for another sip.
