2017 Estate Reserve Pinot Noir
92 pts – Jeb Dunnuck
“Lastly, the 2017 Pinot Noir Estate Reserve comes from the Kanzler Estate Vineyard in the Russian River and is mostly Pommard clone, and spent 14 months in 58% new French oak. Redcurrants, mulled strawberries, black tea, and foresty, earthy notes all emerge from the glass, and it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, a balanced, elegant texture, present tannins, and a great finish. It's another outstanding, impeccably made Pinot Noir I'd be happy to drink any time over the coming 5–7 years.”
90 pts – Wine Spectator
“Juicy, with sanguine notes to the well-crafted mix of dark currant and red cherry flavors, featuring forest floor accents. Ripe and loamy on the finish. Drink now through 2024. 290 cases made.”
2017 Mes Filles Pinot Noir
93 pts – Wine Spectator
“Roasted meat and copiously spiced dark fruit flavors make for a ripe, brooding style. Cardamom, mocha and dark chocolate details emerge midpalate and linger into the creamy finish. Drink now through 2023. 100 cases made.”
92 pts – Jeb Dunnuck
“From a mix of 667 and 115 clones that was aged 14 months in 50% new French oak, the 2017 Pinot Noir Mes Filles gives up a ripe, spiced-filled bouquet that includes mulled strawberries, black raspberries, spicy oak, and forest floor. It's elegant, medium-bodied, and balanced on the palate, with plenty of fruit as well as length. Drink it over the coming 5–7 years.”
2017 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
91 pts – Wine Spectator
“Svelte and contoured, featuring well-structured dried cherry, berry tart and dark plum flavors that are creamy and well-spiced, with medium-grained tannins. Floral notes show on the minerally finish. Drink now through 2023. 690 cases made.”
89 pts – Jeb Dunnuck
“The appellation 2017 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley comes from a handful of sites and saw 14 months in 30% new French oak. Ripe strawberries, mulberries, loamy earth, tea, and some brambly herb notes emerge from the glass, and it's medium-bodied, with some firm tannins and a good finish. This solid, thoroughly enjoyable effort should evolve nicely for 4–5 years or more.”
2017 Walker Station Chardonnay
92 pts – Jeb Dunnuck
“Brought up in 60% new French oak and from a site in the cooler Green Valley region of the Russian River, the 2017 Chardonnay Walker Station offers pure, classy notes of stone fruits, white flowers, crème brûlée, and toasted bread. Elegant and medium-bodied, with integrated acidity and a great finish, it's a terrific Chardonnay.”
92 pts – James Suckling
“Attractive melon and pear aromas here with hints of grilled lemons and grapefruit. The palate has a sleek feel that delivers crisp fruit flesh and juicy acidity, amid bracingly fresh oak. Drink or hold.”
89 pts – Wine Spectator
“Toasty and rich-tasting, with light buttery accents to the crisp white fruit flavors. Dried pear and spice notes show on the finish. Drink now through 2022. 185 cases made.”
2017 Walker Station Pinot Noir
93 pts – Wine Spectator
“Bright, open-textured and filled with intense minerality to the macerated cherry and crushed raspberry flavors. Hints of white pepper and dried thyme show on the delicate finish. Drink now through 2025. 165 cases made.”
92 pts – Jeb Dunnuck
“The 2017 Pinot Noir Walker Station comes mostly from the Calera clone of Pinot Noir yet includes close to one-third from clone 115. All destemmed and aged in 50% new barrels, its ruby hue is followed by a bright, juicy, medium-bodied Pinot Noir with lots of black cherry, candied orange peel, and violet notes, nicely integrated acidity, and a crisp, clean finish. It's another well done Pinot Noir to enjoy over the coming 4–5 years.”
92 pts – James Suckling
“A very fragrant nose with wildflowers and dried red berries on offer, as well as lightly flinty nuances. The palate has a smooth build of elegant, red-cherry flesh and a long, lithe and juicy finish. Drink or hold.”