REVIEWS

2018 ONELIA PINOT NOIR

{ 96 points } Purely Domestic Wine Report

2018 LA SORELLA CHARDONNAY

{ 95 points } Purely Domestic Wine Report

2018 LE MIE FIGLIE CHARDONNAY

{ 94 points } Purely Domestic Wine Report

2018 LA CORSIA PINOT NOIR

{ 94 points } Purely Domestic Wine Report

2018 FAMIGLIA PINOT NOIR

{ 94 points } Purely Domestic Wine Report

2018 ARLYN VINEYARD PINOT NOIR

{ 93 points } Purely Domestic Wine Report

2018 LA SORELLA Pinot Noir

{ 93 points } Purely Domestic Wine Report

2018 ONELIA PINOT NOIR

{ 93 points } James Suckling

Expressive aromas of spice and dark cherries here make for attractive, youthful allure. The palate has energetic tannins and a succulent vibrant feel with such wonderfully long, effortless drive at the finish. Oak sits out at the end, but this will integrate in no time at all. Drink now or hold.

2017 FAMIGLIA PINOT NOIR

{ 91 points } Wine Spectator

Expressive cherry and pomegranate flavors are laced with black tea and savory spice notes, taking up broad-shouldered tannins on the finish. Best from 2020 through 2026. 200 cases made. — TF

2017 LE MIE FIGLIE CHARDONNAY

{ 90 points } Wine Spectator

Distinctive and sleek, featuring apricot and lemon flavors steeped with spicy cinnamon and blanched almond notes. Drink now. 107 cases made. — TF

  

2016 ANDERSON VINEYARD CHARDONNAY

{ 95 points } Wine Spectator

{ 93 points } Purely Domestic

{ 92 points } James Suckling

A bright and lightly toasty nose with a wealth of fresh peach aromas, leading to a supple, smoothly arranged palate with plenty of attractive, fleshy fruit. Drink now.

2016 LE MIE FIGLIE CHARDONNAY

{ 94 points } James Suckling

Superb fruit purity here. This offers very pristine, ripe white peaches and nectarines in striking style. The palate has smoothly glossy, fleshy and ripe peach and white-nectarine flavors, and a super fresh, long finish. Drink now.

2016 FAMIGLIA PINOT NOIR

{ 92 points } Wine Spectator

{ 92 points } James Suckling

{ 90 points } PinotFile

A reserve blend from the winery’s biodynamically farmed home vineyard planted to clones ”828,” Pommard, 777 and 115. Only the best barrels are selected and blended. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Intoxicating nose with considerable nuance, offering aromas of cherry, boysenberry, nutty oak, dark rose petal and chocolate basil. Light to mid weight in extract, with vibrant flavors of cherry, strawberry and spice. A modicum of tannins add interest to the silken texture, with the wine finishing dry and unpretentious.

 

2016 LA SORELLA  PINOT NOIR

{ 90 points } Vinous

Lurid magenta. Spice-tinged cherry and blackberry aromas, backed by subtle licorice and herb nuances. Juicy and focused on the palate, offering bitter cherry and spice-cake flavors that unfold slowly as the wine opens up. Youthfully firm tannins add shape to the finish, which hangs on with strong, spicy tenacity. Reviewed January 2018.

 

2016 LACHINI VINEYARD PINOT NOIR

{ 92 points } Prince of Pinot

{ 91 points } James Suckling

Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Restrained, but pleasant aromas of cherry and nutty oak. Silky, sleek and refined in the mouth with a mid weight core of red cherry and berry and blueberry flavors. Nicely composed, with exceptional vibrancy and a quenching finish. Unchanged when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. 

 

2016 ONELIA PINOT NOIR

{ 92 points } Prince of Pinot

A special limited bottling named after owner Paul de Lancellotti’s Italian grandmother. The wine is sourced from the winery’s biodynamically farmed home vineyard. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. The nose reveals scents of purple grape, cherry, earthy flora, spice and vanilla. The mid weight plus essence of crunchy black cherry and black raspberry fruit is quite satisfying. Juicy, with an earthy, woodsy tone, featuring balanced tannins and a thread of oak in the background. The finish is very good in length but not exceptional. More expressive when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. 

2015 ANDERSON VINEYARD CHARDONNAY

{ 93 points } PinotFile

Light golden yellow color in the glass. Intriguing aromas of chalky lemon, steel and minerality for want of a better word. Lovely, energetic and bright, with flavors of lemon and lychee without needless oak encumbrance. Very engaging and satisfying. Reviewed August 27, 2017

{ 92 points } The Wine Advocate

The 2015 Chardonnay Anderson Vineyard opens with melon and apricot notes over nuances of acacia honey, orange blossoms and paraffin wax. Medium-bodied, the palate has plenty of zip and expression with the satiny textured stone fruit flavors nicely supported by racy acid, finishing long with some citrus accents coming through.

 

2015 LACHINI VINEYARD PINOT NOIR

{ 94 points } PinotFile

Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Aromas of wild strawberry and blueberry arrive with a bit of oak. A comforting wine with vivid flavors of black cherry and blueberry sporting impressive mid palate intensity. Satiny in texture, with the right touch of oak and a very generous finish. When tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, I was enthralled by the seductively smooth texture of this wine. Reviewed August 27, 2017 

{ 92 points } Vinous

Limpid ruby-red. Raspberry preserves, cherry cola and Asian spices on the perfumed nose, along with a steadily building floral nuance. Intense red and blue fruit and spice-cake flavors are underscored and sharpened by a smoky mineral quality. Shows strong tenacity on the finish, which features supple, even tannins and a hint of sweet mocha.  Reviewed January 2018.

 

2015 ONELIA PINOT NOIR

{ 94 points } PinotFile

Moderately light garnet color in the glass. An array of aromas arrive over time in the glass including black cherry, ripe strawberry, spice and pipe smoke. Remarkable attack of mid weighted cherry, raspberry and strawberry fruits underlain with baking spices. Seamless, silky and sexy, finishing with charitable red fruited goodness. Reviewed August 27, 2017

{ 93 points } Vinous 

Brilliant bright-rimmed ruby-red. Mineral-accented red and dark berry scents are complemented by suggestions of cola, mocha and candied rose. Silky and appealingly sweet, offering sappy black raspberry, boysenberry and spice-cake flavors underscored by an energizing mineral note. Shows excellent balance and spicy lift on the long, seamless finish, which is framed by gentle, harmonious tannins. Reviewed January 2018.

{ 92 points } The Wine Spectator

 

2015 FAMIGLIA PINOT NOIR

{ 92 points } PinotFile

Light ruby red color in the glass. Aromas of cherry and sawdust arrive over time in the glass. Bright and sleek on the palate, with light to mid weight flavors of red cherry and red berry, nicely spiced. Forward drinking, with a fortuitous cherry-driven finish. Still excellent when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Reviewed August 27, 2017

{ 92 points } The Wine Spectator

{ 91 points } Vinous

Brilliant ruby-red. Lively, spice-laced red fruit, rose and cola aromas are complemented by subtle herb and woodsmoke nuances. Juicy and smooth on the palate, offering gently sweet cherry and raspberry flavors that deepen as the wine opens up. Possesses very good depth as well as energy and closes with impressive tenacity and rounded tannins that add shape and grip. Reviewed January 2018.

 

2015 LA SORELLA PINOT NOIR

{ 89 points } PinotFile

 Moderately light garnet color in the glass. Reserved aromas of muddled black cherry, wine cave and underbrush. Noticeably riper fruited, with a core of black cherry and purple berry fruits accented by warm spices and a noticeable overlay of oak. Firm, but integrated tannins, juicy acidity, and a welcome finish. Reviewed August 27, 2017

{ 89 points } The Wine Spectator

 

2014 LACHINI VINEYARD PINOT NOIR

{ 92 points } The Wine Advocate

The 2014 Lachini Vineyard Pinot Noir comes from biodynamically grown vines and sees 11 months in 30% new French oak, the rest used. It has an attractive wild strawberry and cassis-scented bouquet, a touch of wilted rose petals in the background. The palate is well balanced with fine tannin, a well structured Pinot Noir with brambly red berry fruit and a taut saline finish. This is a well crafted Pinot Noir and should offer several years of drinking pleasure. 

 

2014 FAMIGLIA RESERVE PINOT NOIR

{ 91 points } Wine Spectator

Fresh and generous, with black cherry and licorice notes that glide over polished tannins, lingering expressively on the harmonious finish. Drink now through 2022. 200 cases made.

 

2014 ONELIA PINOT NOIR Wine Club Exclusive

{ 91 points } The Wine Advocate

The 2014 Onelia Pinot Noir has a fragrant, undergrowth-tinged bouquet adorned with small red cherries and kirsch-like scents. The palate is well balanced with ripe red cherry and strawberry fruit, fine tannins and a nicely composed, succulent finish with a long cassis aftertaste. This is one of De Lancellotti's best contributions to the vintage.

{ 91 points } Wine Spectator

Broad and generous, with spicy notes playing against cherry and loamy earth flavors that finish with presence, suppleness and persistence. Drink now through 2024. 80 cases made.

 

2014 ANDERSON VINEYARD CHARDONNAY

{ 91 points } The Wine Advocate

The 2014 Anderson Vineyard Chardonnay comes from a 1.2-acre block of old Dijon 96 clone material and sees 11 months in two-year-old French oak. It has an attractive nose of lemon curd and walnut oil that is well defined and nicely focused. The palate is well balanced with peach skin and fresh pear on the entry, the acidity well judged and with commendable weight and intensity on the nutmeg-tinged finish. This is a fine, personality-driven Chardonnay to enjoy over the next 5-6 years.

 

2013 ANDERSON VINEYARD CHARDONNAY

{ 92 points } Wine Spectator

Supple, expressive and elegant, with polished texture to the relatively light but intense pear, pepper and fresh cream flavors, lingering effectively. Has depth and presence. Drink now through 2018. 50 cases made.

 

2012 FAMIGLIA PINOT NOIR

{ 94 points } The Pinot File

13.8% alc., 75 cases, $35. A blend of estate fruit and sourced fruit all farmed Biodynamic. This wine is the least expensive in the de Lancellotti lineup, but I thought it was terrific. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Delicate aromas of cherry, spice and oak vanillin. Very smooth and likable on the palate, with an impressively intense mid palate attack of dark red cherry and black raspberry flavors with a compliment of cinnamon spice and oak in the background. Very crisp with a generous and persistent cherry-driven finish that is mouth watering. An impressive offering that was still pumping out the pleasure the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. No need to wait on this beauty. 

{ 91 points } Wine Spectator

This is a bright and vibrant version, with juicy currant, plum and guava flavors on a sleek frame. Nubby tannins add texture to the long and expressive finish. Drink now through 2022. 150 cases made.

 

2012 ONELIA PINOT NOIR

{ 93 points } Wine Spectator

Dark and spicy, set on a lean, focused frame, with peppery dried blueberry, fresh blackberry and chocolate flavors riding over fine tannins to a long and expressive finish. Best from 2016 through 2022. 100 cases made.

{ 92 points } The Pinot File

14.4% alc., $45. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Very shy aromas of berries on the vine with a woodsy undertone. Delicious and super intense core of cherry and raspberry fruits, finishing with power and length. The fruit is complimented by a touch of oak vanillin. Slightly grippy tannins show up on the big finish. Plenty of Pinot singing in this wine. Needs bottle aging for the aromas to arrive. 

 

2010 CHEHALEM MOUNTAINS ESTATE PINOT NOIR

{ 92 points } Wine Spectator

Light and minerally, with wet stone nuances adding depth to the deftly balanced cherry and red berry flavors, finishing on a floral note. Drink now through 2018. 125 cases made.

 

2009 CHEHALEM MOUNTAINS ESTATE PINOT NOIR

{ 92 points } Wine Spectator

Polished and focused, with gorgeous cherry, currant and mineral flavors mingling seamlessly on the taut structure, finishing sleek and balanced with mouthwatering acidity. Drink now through 2019. 250 cases made.

 

2009  CHEHALEM MOUNTAINS CHARDONNAY

{ 91 points } Wine Spectator

Supple and open-textured, hitting pear, peach, grapefruit and cream notes as this spins into the deft and appealing finish. Impressive for its poise and balance. Drink now through 2015. 50 cases made.

 

2008 CHEHALEM MOUNTAINS ESTATE PINOT NOIR

{ 92 points } Wine Spectator

Firm in texture, with a thin layer of prickly tannins around a supple core of cherry, distinct mineral and appealing floral flavors, lingering easily as the finish expands nicely. Graceful, elegant and deftly balanced. Drink now through 2016. 500 cases made.