Rated 89 Points or Higher

A fresh, smooth, and deep wine. Aromas of black cherries and blackberries. Hints of spice and minerals. Well-balanced and has good acidity. Long and elegant finish.

A blend of mainly Grenache from the Armada Vineyard aged for 21 months in neutral French oak.

Armada Vineyard—At 1815 vines per acre, this 7-acre vineyard, created in 2001, was the highest density planting in the Walla Walla... Read More

In 2018, Claux expresses its customary aromatics of tar, soot and blackberry which inevitably remind us of the array of aromas in a good Barolo: it’s all in the terroir.

100% Grenache noir. Hand picked, sorted twice, Grenache varietal is destemmed before entering concrete tanks. Cold fermentation around 10°C (45°F) for seven days followed by three weeks of pumping over and delestages at... Read More

60% Grenache (from a very low yielding vineyard planted in 1905), 20% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, 10% Vaccarese

The Grenache is aged exclusively in concrete vats for 9 months. The other grape varieties are aged in new barrels for 9 months... Read More

The Côtes-du-Rhône from Clos Saint Antonin comes from the younger vines on the property – between 30-50 years old! This cuvée is always dominated by Grenache (~80%) with Syrah and Mourvèdre making... Read More

The Saint-Esprit’s deep color has a dark, plum-like hue. The nose is classic syrah, with berry fruit, violet and licorice. It has a full, rounded palate with delicate tannins, making it a unique wine in the Côtes du... Read More

The wine boasts a deep carmine colour and ripe red fruit aromas with a touch of mineral and vanilla. The palate is generous and full-bodied with silky tannins and an exceptionally well-integrated finish.

The emotion felt by Thierry and Jean Pierre when tasting this 95 year old Grenache age, inspired them to create this vintage where the grape variety expresses all its power and generosity. The Not For You! 2016 is a rich, expressive... Read More

Picture Lewis and Clark as stars of a laugh-tracked 90s sitcom: Clark’s niece, a precocious kid from a Virginia tobacco farm, always getting into wild hijinks on the American frontier. President Jefferson promised wooly... Read More

Les Quartz shows a beautiful red carmin color with bright reflections. The nose delivers elegant and complex notes of black cherry and assorted darker berry fruits as well as black peppery, black olive, licorice, and violets aromas... Read More

Eleven Confessions Vineyard is 33 acres located in the cool Santa Rita Hills appellation. We planted 22 acres in 2001, primarily Syrah and Grenache, but also some Roussanne and a tiny bit of Viognier and Petite Sirah. The other... Read More

Eleven Confessions Vineyard is 33 acres located in the cool Santa Rita Hills appellation. We planted 22 acres in 2001, primarily Syrah and Grenache, but also some Roussanne and a tiny bit of Viognier and Petite Sirah. The other... Read More

Eleven Confessions Vineyard is 33 acres located in the cool Santa Rita Hills appellation. We planted 22 acres in 2001, primarily Syrah and Grenache, but also some Roussanne and a tiny bit of Viognier and Petite Sirah. The other... Read More

Eleven Confessions Vineyard is 33 acres located in the cool Santa Rita Hills appellation. We planted 22 acres in 2001, primarily Syrah and Grenache, but also some Roussanne and a tiny bit of Viognier and Petite Sirah. The other... Read More

Eleven Confessions Vineyard is 33 acres located in the cool Santa Rita Hills appellation. We planted 22 acres in 2001, primarily Syrah and Grenache, but also some Roussanne and a tiny bit of Viognier and Petite Sirah. The other... Read More

Eleven Confessions Vineyard is 33 acres located in the cool Santa Rita Hills appellation. We planted 22 acres in 2001, primarily Syrah and Grenache, but also some Roussanne and a tiny bit of Viognier and Petite Sirah. The other... Read More

Cumulus is our “home” vineyard. It is located in the rather little known area of Oak View (south of Santa Barbara) where we live and where we also have our winery. The area is relatively warm and therefore it typically... Read More