Wine Reviews

Keenly structured and polished, with lilting lemon, nectarine and stony mineral accents that end with steely, fresh acidity. Drink now.

The 2023 Chardonnay Koosah Vineyard was matured for 16 months in 30% new French oak. It has slowly unfurling scents of matchstick, Meyer lemon, stone fruit and crème brûlée. The light-bodied palate is vibrant and shimmery with flinty, citrusy flavors, vertical acidity and a long, perfumed finish. Reminiscent of Chablis, it will benefit from time in the cellar.

A remarkably pretty blend of chamomile, sweet smoke, white peach and lemon sorbet introduces the 2023 Chardonnay Koosah Vineyard. Pure yet potent, it washes across the palate with textures of weighted silk lifted by vibrant acidity as crisp white pit fruits swirl over a core of saline minerals. The 2023 lingers incredibly long, leaving the senses saturated with primary concentration as a cascade of inner florals and a slight citrus twang fade.

It’s Thanksgiving — or any big dinner for that matter — and you’re in a pinch. You need a few bottles of well-priced quality wine from a store that’s still open. This is your lifeline. It’s affordable and widely distributed. It’s a very solid old vine Zin from Sonoma with a savory nose and pops of black and blue fruit. The palate is balanced and even with soft tannins and good fruit depth. Crowd pleaser 100 percent.