A classic Viognier marked by powerful floral aromatics punctuated with aromas of white peach, lime zest, and wet stone. The orchard fruit continues through to the palate, where a voluptuous mouth feel accentuates flavors of both yellow and white peaches with mineral undertones balanced by a refreshing, mouth watering juiciness. An exemplary expression of the varietal in the classic sense.
Our 2015 Famighetti Vineyard Viognier is the new name for one of our long-standing vineyard sources. Previously known as Kemp, this vineyard came into new ownership in 2015 by Mark and Sheila Farmer. They have continued the high quality level of farming we have come to know and love from this steeply terraced vineyard in the warm hills of Dry Creek Valley AVA. This Viognier is a perfect example of that quality.
90 points - "The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Bavarian Lion Vineyard is a beautiful Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon showing notes of licorice, graphite, blackcurrants and spice. The wood is used judiciously, the wine full-bodied, rich, ripe and capable of aging for a good 10-15+ years, even though it has a certain accessibility. This is serious Cabernet Sauvignon." -Robert Parker
Bright red fresh berries, spice aromas, a medium-bodied frame with loads more fruit on the palate and hints of smoke and dust on the finish. Being so young, this wine’s personality is a little bit shy initially but give it some air and it really sings!
"Medium ruby with a darker center, the 2013 Grenache Kemp Vineyard accentuates the kirsch, spice box, and sandalwood characteristics that often are part of Grenache’s character. Loads of sweet cherry fruit, medium body, good oomph and power in the back make for a delicious, hedonistic and consumer-friendly wine to drink over the next 4-5 years." -Robert Parker
The 2012 edition of this wine has a deep ruby color with a garnet rim, and fills the glass with enchanting aromas of cherry, red currant, raspberry, dried herbs, and vanilla bean. The fruit forward palate is lighter compared with previous vintages. Red cherries, strawberries, and raspberries mingle with plums, blueberries, and blackberries entice the palate and are accompanied by toasty oak and just enough acidity to make your mouth water.
"A rich, gusty style, with a dense, deep core of blackberry, currant, mocha-vanilla and dried herb, this maintains a powerful profile through a mass of chewy tannins. Drink now through 2024. 300 cases made." –Wine Spectator
"Ripe and smoky, with cherry pie and pepper aromas that follow through to zesty raspberry and licorice flavors. Drink now through 2016. 800 cases made." -Wine Spectator
"A wonderful, spicy, hazelnut-infused note gives the ripe dark berry and currant flavors some charm. This is full-bodied, with thick tannins and plenty of spicy details. Drink now through 2018." – Wine Spectator
Semillon is a unique wine varietal capable of many different expressions depending on the soil, climate and winemaker’s vision. When grown in the deep, rocky volcanic soils and warm climate of the Bavarian Lion Vineyard, it yields ripe, balanced flavors and a rich texture that sets it apart from the vast majority of white wines. A clear medium gold in color, the wine enchants with captivating aromas of pineapple, gardenia, Kaffir lime leaf, shitake mushroom and just a hint of...
