Bruce Dunbar

8.8

It’s said the Hayne Vineyard is California royalty and if so, the ‘23 is more William than Harry. Reserved, polished, but approachable, not the hedonist that some Hayne Zin vintages can be. A long, cool growing season resulted in a drier, dark-fruited and slightly earthy wine that drinks really well with a little air but doesn’t have the sweet, high-toned red-fruit notes of some vintages. It may be King one day, but one that serves its people — a delicious, food friendly wine — over itself. — 14 days ago

Bruce Dunbar

9.4

I’ve been tasting bottles of the 2013 since 2016 and they have consistently improved over those 10 years from ‘tight and flat’ to ‘layered, super smooth, loaded with dark fruits, graphite and a little pepper’ for the most recent bottle (3/26). This has emerged as one of the best Rodgers Creek’s I have in a collection spanning 13 vintages from 2006 on. — a month ago

Bruce Dunbar

8.8

Like the old joke about a hockey game breaking out at a fight, I went for the Pinot Noir and came out with a Chardonnay. This young Sigrid is clear and light with lemon pith, pear, slate, a touch of salinity and virtually no oak. Cool climate minimalism with room to develop depth over time. — 2 months ago

Bruce Dunbar

8.8

Rich and round from its Roussane roots. Melon, floral notes, lightly oily, layered. Coming along nicely with a couple years in the bottle. — 19 days ago

Bruce Dunbar

8.9

The 2022 Desti, a Grenache dominant blend from the middle elevations of Merum’s vineyard in the Priorat, is wonderfully ripe and approachable even at this relatively early stage. Sweet black and red fruit, minerality and concentration showing the rocky soil of the region, a bit of balsamic and mild spice. The tannins are stiff, acidity is brisk and it runs a touch hot at 15.5%abv, all of which point to the potential of a long future and softer wine down the road. — 21 days ago

Bruce Dunbar

8.5

Sharp raspberry and earthy nose. Brisk and bright acidity belying its youth. Fruit is currently tertiary — wonderful cherry syrup at the finish with air that I hope emerges over time. — a month ago

Bruce Dunbar

8.8

Built for the cellar, this young pinot has plenty of room to develop. It’s reserved in its youth, maybe dark and brooding like the stereotypical Pacific Northwest weather it grew up in. Air reveals dark berries, hints of evergreen and forest floor, crisp acidity and pliable tannins. Looking forward to revisiting in a few years. — 2 months ago

Bruce Dunbar

9.4

My note on a previous bottle was only “excellent” and, now, a few years later in March 2026, I’d say the same, perhaps with an exclamation point. A huge boysenberry nose leaps from the glass, followed by a silky and jammy wine loaded with strawberry compote, minerality and a beautiful funkiness. Tons of depth. One of the best of Turley’s flagship offering and so far my top wine of the year. — 20 days ago

Bruce Dunbar

8.9

Young and fresh but showing many of the Dolinsek’s traditional traits: a big nose of blue and black fruits followed by a fruit forward wine of the same. It’s got bright acidity and firm tannins with a hint of black olive and pepper deeper in the wine. Drinking well now with loads of potential. — a month ago

Bruce Dunbar

9.0

Recently released, the ‘24 Kick Ranch Sauvignon Blanc offers floral, grapefruit, chalky minerality and even a surprising undertone of caramel in the back end. It’s very nuanced and balanced, and not at all overpowering in the traditional SB flavor profiles. Food friendly and delicious with room to mature. — 2 months ago