Wine Enthusiast Score: 91 Points

A modern style coastal Chardonnay, brimming with acidity and starring major league pineapple, tangerine, Asian pear, buttered toast and honey vanilla flavors. Very rich and flamboyant. Calls for a rich shellfish dish in a cream sauce. — S.H. (3/1/2011)

The warm 2007 growing season at Roserock Vineyard produced pristine clusters of Pinot Noir. After de-stemming, the whole berry fruit underwent a prolonged cold soak, followed by gentle fermentation in small batches. The resulting wine demonstrated exotic primary aromas which were then enhanced by 11 months of barrel aging in French oak barrels, one third new. Reductive winemaking techniques preserved the delicacy and precision of the wine. This elegant wine is marked by a regal combination of pure fruit and sous bois flavors together with a balanced acidity and ripe, supple mouthfeel.

WINE SPECTATOR SCORE: 92

NEW RELEASE: Bright and jazzy, delivering a lively mouthful of raspberry, white pepper and cinnamon flavors that ride over refined tannins and remain vivid through the long finish. A mineral note comes through strong at the end. Drink now through 2017. -H.S.

WINE SPECTATOR SCORE: 93 POINTS

Light and silky, this is a delicate style that weaves together pretty raspberry, mint, cream and tea leaf flavors into a lovely package. The finish doesn't quit, either. Drink now through 2018. 148 cases made. –HS
 

90 POINTS - WINE ENTHUSIAST - Very extracted in fruit now, sweet and jammy, almost rustic, with crisp acidity.

LIBRARY RELEASE - HIGHLY LIMITED

Following the perfect bloom time weather conditions, the warm weather characterizing the 2006 growing season at Willakia Vineyard resulted in optimal quality at harvest.