Reserve Wines
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
2021 Della's Block Chardonnay
Beautiful, star-bright, pale gold color. Scents of meyer lemon curd, honeysuckle, vanilla, grated nutmeg, white tea and lemon balm on the nose. The palate starts creamy and voluptuous with notes of brioche, beeswax and chamomile leading into golden delicious apple skin, lemon mint and fresh ginger on the bright, lingering warm and nutty finish. Delicious and snappy, this would pair well with a wide variety of chicken or pork dishes.
James Suckling 91 Points
Tasting Notes
Beautiful, star-bright, pale gold color. Scents of meyer lemon curd, honeysuckle, vanilla, grated nutmeg, white tea and lemon balm on the nose. The palate starts creamy and voluptuous with notes of brioche, beeswax and chamomile leading into golden delicious apple skin, lemon mint and fresh ginger on the bright, lingering warm and nutty finish. Delicious and snappy, this would pair well with a wide variety of chicken or pork dishes.
James Suckling 91 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