Alchemist Pinot Noir
2019 – 92 POINTS
A perfumed nose of red plum, cherry, lemon zest, flint and raw mushroom. It’s medium-bodied with silky tannins. Juicy and vivid with a bright, fresh core of fruit. Zesty, fresh finish. Drink now.– James Suckling
2017 – 92 POINTS
A brightly focused, red cherry-fruited nose with such upbeat style. The palate has a weatlth of fresh, succulent tannin and carries detailed, lithe and juicy red cherries in elegant mode. Drink or hold.– James Suckling
2015 – 91 POINTS
(Willamette Valley) Fresh and vibrant, with floral raspberry and cinnamon aromas and crisp yet plush spiced cherry flavors that linger. Drink now through 2022. 1,500 cases made.– TF
– Wine Spectator
2015 – 90 POINTS “BEST BUY”
(Willamette Valley) Round and fruity, this mixes sweet berry with red plum and Bing cherry. Orange-peel highlights lift the midpalate. The wine shows excellent balance and a detailed, lingering finish. —P.G.
– Wine & Spirits
2016 – 93 POINTS
This offers some very bright and attractive fresh raspberry and cherry fruit aromas with a plush and quite long, powerful palate, packed with dark-cherry and chocolate flavors. Drink now.
– James Suckling
ALCHEMIST CHARDONNAY
2019 – 92 POINTS
Honeysuckle, yellow-nectarine, lemon-curd, pralines and honeycomb notes on the nose. It’s full-bodied with a creamy, buttery palate. Richly spiced and flavorful, supported by lively acidity. Persistent. Drink now or hold.– James Suckling
2017 – 90 POINTS
– Wine + Spirits
2011 – 90 POINTS
Sourced entirely from the Carabella vineyard, this offers a pleasing blend of citrus, pineapple and pear fruit, with a backing of honey-laced lemon tea. It’s delicious and ready to drink.– Wine Enthusiast
KINGS RIDGE PINOT NOIR
2019 – 91 POINTS
Pretty aromas of raspberries, cherries, dried flowers and earth. It’s light-to medium-bodied with creamy tannins and fresh acidity. Round and silky with lively character. Crunchy and delicious. Drink now. Screw cap.– James Suckling
2015 – 89 POINTS, “TOP VALUE”
Focused on a medium-weight frame, this offers cherry, licorice and wet earth flavors that glide over powdery tannins and into a long and expressive finish. Drink now through 2020.
– Wine Spectator
2016 – 92 POINTS
Some subtly spicy and earthy aromas with ripe red cherries and a fine-grained tannin edge that carries a succulent, juicy array of fresh, strawberry and cherry flavor. Drink now.
– James Suckling
KINGS RIDGE PINOT GRIS
2019 – 90 POINTS
A fruity nose of peaches, apples, lemons and honeysuckle. It’s medium-bodied with crisp acidity and juicy, fruity character.
– James Suckling
2018 – 90 POINTS “EDITORS CHOICE”
– Wine Enthusiast
2015 – 90 POINTS “BEST BUY”
Lightly tawny in color, with a fresh and enlivening mouthfeel, this is a good pinot gris for salmon, halibut or even swordfish. Pear flesh and skin, white peach and a hint of spice are all in play.
– Wine Enthusiast
KINGS RIDGE RIESLING
2015 – 90 POINTS “BEST BUY”
This outstanding riesling brings a bouquet of rose petals and peaches. There’s enough bright acidity to push flavors of lime and grapefruit forward, and the wine drinks dry despite relatively low alcohol.– Wine Enthusiast
UNDERWOOD PINOT NOIR
2019 – 90 POINTS “BEST BUY”
Grapes for this humble Pinot are sourced from all over the state. Such diversity is unheard of in a budget wine, as is aging in 15% new French oak, also part of the process. Pretty cherry and brambly blackberry fruit shines most of all, with an elegant transparency. It’s a light and almost delicate wine, but offers sensational value and plenty of flavor.
–Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast
2019 – 90 POINTS
Aromas of redcurrants, wild strawberries, smoke and mushrooms. It’s medium-bodied with plush tannins and bright acidity. Juicy and spicy. Drink now. Screw cap.
– James Suckling
2018 – 89 POINTS, “BEST BUY”
– Wine Enthusiast
UNDERWOOD PINOT GRIS
2019 – 90 POINTS, “Best Buy”
– Wine Enthusiast
2019 – 90 POINTS
Sliced pear, apple and melon on the nose with some orange blossom. It’s medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Fruity and floral. Dry, lightly waxy finish. Drink now. Screw cap.
– James Suckling
2017 – 90 POINTS, “Best Buy”
– Wine Enthusiast
Underwood Rosé
2019 – 90 POINTS “BEST BUY”
– Wine & Spirits
Underwood Bubbles
2018 – 90 POINTS “BEST BUY”
From the Union Wine Company, this value bubbly is 40% Pinot Gris, 32% Pinot Noir and 28% Chardonnay. Aromas of bubblegum, cherry, and lemon drop candy carry the nose, with fruit-driven flavors on the palate that is crisp and balanced. For an inexpensive, mass-produced bottle of fizz, it raises the bar for the entire region.
– Wine Enthusiast
Underwood Rosé Bubbles
2018 – 90 POINTS “BEST BUY”
This bubbly rosé is 88% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay, and 2% Pinot Gris. It’s pale pink in color, with a fine bead and tart fruit flavors that emphasize red apple and red berry.
– Wine Enthusiast