The grapes were 40% whole cluster fermented and aged in one-third new, one-third one-year old, and one-third two-year old Francois Fréres barrels for 18 months. This Pinot is rich with tart cherry/berry aromas backed by savory flavors of tea, herbs & earthy spice. Complex, balanced, well stated.

*94 Points Antonio Galloni

This is a complex and special wine…taking advantage of the best characteristics of both varietals.  Earthy, dark berry fruit and tannin from the Tempranillo is complimented by the spicy, and juicy richness of the Syrah.  This wine is built to age well, but is totally enjoyable now.  If you do decide to put some in the cellar, we’d recommend a good 8-12 years to be at its best!

This Tempranillo has a silky texture with tart cherry aromas and flavors of cherries, plums and ripe raspberries berries layered with cocoa, mint and licorice. It has a long finish framed by spicy, toasty oak.

*93 points Antonio Galloni's VINOUS

The wine is medium-full bodied with pure dark black and tart cherry fruit, cocoa, spice and hints of toasted spices and hints of herbs de Provence. This is gorgeous example of cool coastal Tempranillo.

*93 Antonio Galloni Vinous

*94 Wine Enthusiast - Dark aromas of fresh red fruit, juicy plum and loamy soil lure the nose into this bottling from a vineyard that Bob and Louisa Lindquist planted. Bright red-fruit flavors are spiced by pepper and baking spice on the palate, but the chalky tannins are most compelling and ensure a long, interesting life. Drink now–2039. Cellar Selection. —M.K.

When young it exhibits aromas of wet stone, under ripe peaches with a hint of honey.  As it ages, it takes on more of a honey nut character, with mineral and lanolin undertones.  

*92 points 'Editors' Choice' Wine Enthusiast

*90 points JEB Dunnuck

The Oldest Syrah block at Bien Nacido, planted in 1973 to Riesling and grafted in 1986. Old school, 100% whole cluster used.

*92 points "Cellar Special" Wine Enthusiast

*94 Antonio Galloni Vinous

*91+ Jeb Dunnuck

The 2020 is textbook Z Block -  spicey, black pepper, with dark berry character. In spite of the riper character, the wine has great balance, so should age nicely for at least 10-15 years!

*95 points Jeb Dunnuck

*94 points Antonio Galloni Vinous

*92 points The Wine Enthusiast 'Cellar Selection'

The crop was small in 2020, and we only had enough grapes for two barrels of this exotic Chardonnay. It was bottled without filtration in April 2022.

Unlike the 2019 from Christy & Wise, which is one of the favorite Chardonnays I’ve ever made, this 2020 is much more lifted and forward. It has the balance for age worthiness, but I’m going to drink it while waiting for the 2019 to reach its peak! Cheers! Bob Lindquist August 2022

*93 points Antonio Galloni Vinous

The 2020 Lindquist Family Marsanne is dry and fresh and went through complete malo for complexity and richness.

"Floral notes, melon, white flowers and mint are all beautifully lifted". *92 Antonio Galloni Vinous

This is a classic cool climate style of Viognier.  Aromatics of honeysuckle, peach and apricot, with the fresh acidity and minerality. Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard, Edna Valley.

100% Biodynamic

A balanced, savory style of Syrah, which is enhanced by the cool climate vineyards used in this blend. This also gives the wine a distinct spice and dark berry character, with fresh, natural acidity.

*93 'Editor's Choice' Wine Enthusiast

*91 points Antonio Galloni Vinous

This wine has a beautiful cherry red color with a hint of magenta from the Syrah.  The aromas and flavors also show cherries, red fruits and spice.

*93 points The Wine Enthusiast 

This is a cool climate Grenache driven wine, with aromatic red fruits and a nice wild cherry aspect. The Syrah and Mourvédre add color, body, complexity and an “anti-oxidant” component to the oxidative Grenache. It has been bottled under Stelvin screw cap for easy access, drink now and over the next couple years!

*95 points 'Editors Choice' The Wine Enthusiast

*92 points Antonio Galloni Vinous

*90 Jeb Dunnuck

This is a wine to drink fresh over the next year or two…or wait un til it is at least 10 years old.  With age it gains complexity and a distinct honey nut character.  With proper storage, this is a wine you could put down for at least 20 years!

*90 Jeb Dunnuck

The 2022 Verdad Grenache Rosé, from the biodynamic Martian Ranch Vineyard in Alisos has aromas of

crushed wild strawberries and floral notes.

Flavors of raspberries, strawberries are layered

with lemon zest, herbal notes, with a pretty texture and a crisp, bright finish.

Demeter Certified biodynamic

This wine very much speaks of the warm 2022 vintage, with a little softer acidity than the 2021, and with a little more forward fruit.  It has classic Bien Nacido aromas of apples, tropical fruits and hints of citrus, all wrapped up with some creamy new oak aspects. 

*94  Wine Enthusiast

I made this wine in a light, fresh style, meant to be served chilled, just like a white or Rosé. This is the ideal Summertime red. 

This fresh, crisp, aromatic white is a classic “porch pounder” and is great with light appetizers, mild cheeses or grilled fish tacos.

This is a wine for drinking…delicious, juicy, full of fruit, with that wonderful aromatic of ripe Viognier…honey, peaches, lychee and jasmine! It’s bottled with a screw cap for easy access!

*92 points 'Hidden Gem' The Wine Enthusiast

This is a deep, rich wine with balanced acidity and medium tannins.  The aromas show earthiness and red fruits from the Tempranillo, with spice and black fruits from the Syrah. 

The wine is pale golden with aromas of hazelnuts, honeysuckle, and spice. It is round and supple on the palate with flavors of apricots, pink grapefruit and lime-curd are framed by subtle spicy notes.

*93 Antonio Galloni Vinous

The 2022 Verdad Grenache Rosé, from the biodynamic Martian Ranch Vineyard in Alisos has aromas of

crushed wild strawberries and floral notes.

Flavors of raspberries, strawberries are layered

with lemon zest, herbal notes, with a pretty texture and a crisp, bright finish.

Demeter Certified biodynamic