Red Wines
2021 Estate Zinfandel
The aroma of our 2021 Zinfandel centers on red raspberry, jammed dark fruit, cinnamon spice and clove. Hints of sliced ripe plum, black tea and lavender oil adds to its complexity. Flavors of blueberry, elderberry, and cranberry are enhanced with oak spice and baking notes from the barrels. These flavors marry with soft tannins for a long and mouthwatering finish.
James Suckling - 91 Points
Tasting Notes
The aroma of our 2021 Zinfandel centers on red raspberry, jammed dark fruit, cinnamon spice and clove. Hints of sliced ripe plum, black tea and lavender oil adds to its complexity. Flavors of blueberry, elderberry, and cranberry are enhanced with oak spice and baking notes from the barrels. These flavors marry with soft tannins for a long and mouthwatering finish.
James Suckling - 91 Points
2022 Cooks House Barbera
Our first bottling of the Cooks House Barbera, was planted in 2018. Cooks House is a home on the property that was used to feed all the workers on the property before WWII. The wines color offers a beautiful deep ruby color in the glass. On the nose, aromas of black cherry, raspberry, and violet mingle with hints of vanilla and spice from the oak aging. On the palate, this wine has a medium body with bright acidity. Red fruit flavors dominate, with a subtle hint of earthy minerality and a touch of oak spice.
Tasting Notes
Our first bottling of the Cooks House Barbera, was planted in 2018. Cooks House is a home on the property that was used to feed all the workers on the property before WWII. The wines color offers a beautiful deep ruby color in the glass. On the nose, aromas of black cherry, raspberry, and violet mingle with hints of vanilla and spice from the oak aging. On the palate, this wine has a medium body with bright acidity. Red fruit flavors dominate, with a subtle hint of earthy minerality and a touch of oak spice.
2021 Grant Station Carignane
Per usual for this cuvee you can tell this will be delicious upon first whiff. Santa Rosa plum, lilac, toasted rosemary, shiitake mushrooms and roasted Aleppo pepper in the nose give way to juicy flavors of fresh plum, dark cherry, blackberry tart, toasted coriander and grilled meat. The luscious, soft tannins lead to a vanilla and rose petal flecked velvety finish that very slowly fades away. Juicy with a solid mineral core.
James Suckling - 92 Points
Tasting Notes
Per usual for this cuvee you can tell this will be delicious upon first whiff. Santa Rosa plum, lilac, toasted rosemary, shiitake mushrooms and roasted Aleppo pepper in the nose give way to juicy flavors of fresh plum, dark cherry, blackberry tart, toasted coriander and grilled meat. The luscious, soft tannins lead to a vanilla and rose petal flecked velvety finish that very slowly fades away. Juicy with a solid mineral core.
James Suckling - 92 Points
2019 Northern Edge Cabernet Sauvignon
Classic Cabernet Sauvignon aromas of cassis, red raspberry, and blackberry syrup are balanced with French oak tones of spice, dried herbs and vanilla. On the palate, one can find black current, root-beer, and a touch of lavender. Black plum, more dried herbs and cocoa linger in the finish with silky tannins, which set up this "last pick" wine for ageing of up to 10 years.
James Suckling - 91 Points
Tasting Notes
Classic Cabernet Sauvignon aromas of cassis, red raspberry, and blackberry syrup are balanced with French oak tones of spice, dried herbs and vanilla. On the palate, one can find black current, root-beer, and a touch of lavender. Black plum, more dried herbs and cocoa linger in the finish with silky tannins, which set up this "last pick" wine for ageing of up to 10 years.
James Suckling - 91 Points
2019 Reserve Pinot Noir
Delightfully aromatic nose. Scents of red plum, raspberry compote, rhubarb, bay leaf and lavender. A pop of brightness introduces the soft palate with flavors of fresh raspberry, bing cherry, warm chapparal and hints of fennel pollen. Complex notes of earth, dark-chocolate and red fruit linger in the finish. Drink now with chicken, pork or lamb dishes or stock up and age for at least a decade.
James Suckling - 90 Points
Tasting Notes
Delightfully aromatic nose. Scents of red plum, raspberry compote, rhubarb, bay leaf and lavender. A pop of brightness introduces the soft palate with flavors of fresh raspberry, bing cherry, warm chapparal and hints of fennel pollen. Complex notes of earth, dark-chocolate and red fruit linger in the finish. Drink now with chicken, pork or lamb dishes or stock up and age for at least a decade.
James Suckling - 90 Points
2021 Gianna's Block Petite Sirah
A bouquet of rose petals, oil cured olives, river rock, cranberry and raspberry jumps out of the glass as you swirl and sniff. Restrained and elegant red and black fruit flavors drape over the tongue with very well integrated oak notes and velvety tannins. Beautiful concentration and a lingering finish make this another delicious vintage of Petite Sirah.
2021 Revenuer's Red
On August 15, 1926 a truly historic event occurred at Foppiano Vineyards. Federal treasury agents enforced and supervised the dumping of over 100,000 gallons of red wine. The wine quickly overwhelmed the winery drains and flowed out of doors and down the streets. It became the most popular place in Healdsburg as locals rushed to fill bottles and buckets of wine. The blend that was lost that day was made up of our best estate as is this blend.
James Suckling - 92 Points
Family Story
On August 15, 1926 a truly historic event occurred at Foppiano Vineyards. Federal treasury agents enforced and supervised the dumping of over 100,000 gallons of red wine. The wine quickly overwhelmed the winery drains and flowed out of doors and down the streets. It became the most popular place in Healdsburg as locals rushed to fill bottles and buckets of wine. The blend that was lost that day was made up of our best estate as is this blend.
James Suckling - 92 Points
2019 Nonno's Block Zinfandel
A beautiful garnet color. Aromas of red plum, cocoa powder, allspice, marionberry and crushed rose petals emanate from the glass. The medium body and soft, supple tannins give way to red raspberry, Surinam cherry, Santa Rosa plum and pink peppercorns. Lingering espresso powder and oak spice notes fade slowly on the finish. Delicious!
James Suckling - 91 Points
Tasting Notes
A beautiful garnet color. Aromas of red plum, cocoa powder, allspice, marionberry and crushed rose petals emanate from the glass. The medium body and soft, supple tannins give way to red raspberry, Surinam cherry, Santa Rosa plum and pink peppercorns. Lingering espresso powder and oak spice notes fade slowly on the finish. Delicious!
James Suckling - 91 Points
2021 1896 Red Blend
An explosion of black fruit, cinnamon, rose petals, dried thyme and warm tar on the nose gives way to a full, structured palate. Flavors of dark plum, blackberries, blueberries and a dense minerality lead into a softer mid palate, well integrated oak and balanced acidity. The lingering finish tastes pleasantly of plums and mulling spices. Great for grilling.
James Suckling - 90 Points
Wine Enthusiast - 88 Points and Best Buy
Tasting Notes
An explosion of black fruit, cinnamon, rose petals, dried thyme and warm tar on the nose gives way to a full, structured palate. Flavors of dark plum, blackberries, blueberries and a dense minerality lead into a softer mid palate, well integrated oak and balanced acidity. The lingering finish tastes pleasantly of plums and mulling spices. Great for grilling.
James Suckling - 90 Points
Wine Enthusiast - 88 Points and Best Buy
2019 Estate Pinot Noir
Our 2019 Pinot Noir has developed beautifully with bottle age.Cranberry, cherry fruit and wood spice dominate the aromas leading to sharp fruit and a pleasing tar like character. The smooth tannins give way to a balanced density, and soft finish that showcases the layered complexity.
Tasting Notes
Our 2019 Pinot Noir has developed beautifully with bottle age.Cranberry, cherry fruit and wood spice dominate the aromas leading to sharp fruit and a pleasing tar like character. The smooth tannins give way to a balanced density, and soft finish that showcases the layered complexity.
2021 Estate Petite Sirah
The 2021 Petite Sirah is a sophisticated and sumptuous example of the varietal, one of the most complex examples of Petite Sirah you will find. Blueberry and baked huckleberry lead the aromas, with a hint of white pepper, dried herbs and toasted bread. The flavors mimic the aromas with a substantial mid-pallet of blueberry, black tea, baked cherry, fruit preserves and licorice. The wine finishes with pie crust, oak spice and tannins developing into a pleasant textural polish.
James Suckling - 92 Points
Wine Enthusiast - 91 Points
Wine Spectator - 90 Points
Tasting Notes
The 2021 Petite Sirah is a sophisticated and sumptuous example of the varietal, one of the most complex examples of Petite Sirah you will find. Blueberry and baked huckleberry lead the aromas, with a hint of white pepper, dried herbs and toasted bread. The flavors mimic the aromas with a substantial mid-pallet of blueberry, black tea, baked cherry, fruit preserves and licorice. The wine finishes with pie crust, oak spice and tannins developing into a pleasant textural polish.
James Suckling - 92 Points
Wine Enthusiast - 91 Points
Wine Spectator - 90 Points