...the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Jamie might be their Château Latour if the Diamond Mountain (J. Davies Estate) cuvée is their Margaux. This is stunning. Floral notes mixed with crème de cassis and minerals dominate this full-bodied, beautifully etched wine with supple, silky tannins and layered, rich fruit that build incrementally to a full-bodied opulent, but stunningly pure and complex wine. This is brilliant stuff... - Wine Advocate (October 2014)

Rich oak jumps to the fore and makes a play for dominance in the nose here, but deep and defined, very pure, curranty fruit quickly closes the gap and then effortlessly takes the lead. On the palate, the wine teases with an early suggestion of succulence before firming up and showing fine structure and strength, and, if youthfully gruff and slightly tight on the back end, it exhibits outstanding continuity and fruity length. Even if young, it shows a sense of refinement that is likely to encourage early drinking, yet it has plenty of potential for very positive long-term growth and merits a place in the cellar. - Connoisseurs' Guide To California Wine (April 2016)

Exquisitely feminine, like an hourglass, this rare mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon is supple, rich, layered and expressive with notes of cherry, cassis, plum, sandalwood and exotic spice. - The Planet Grape (May 10, 2016)

Once again a wine of remarkable range and depth, the J. Schram Rosé takes its place among the finest sparkling wines to be had regardless of global provenance. It is amazingly expressive with autolyzed complexities to spare, and, for all of its show-stopping richness, it is extraordinarily well-balanced and as graceful as graceful can be. It is a complete and utterly mesmerizing effort that stands on equal footing with its most-heralded, high-ticket cousins from Champagne, and, while it is admittedly not priced for everyday drinking, there is no special occasion that will not be made more memorable by popping its cork. - Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine (October 2016)

This is a beautiful, complex and complete wine, from the delicate, spiced raspberry aroma through the creamy, nuanced finish. Subtle but well-defined fruit flavors like white cherry and raspberry pulse across the palate, buoyed by an ultrafine effervescence and lively acidity. But the texture is smooth around the edges, lending a sense of extra depth and layering to this extraordinary bottle. Just coming into its own now, it will improve through at least 2020. - Wine Enthusiast (February 1, 2017)

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Combines a dense, intense core of loamy earth, black licorice, anise and savory blackberry with a measure of finesse and charm. Never loses focus or stops being chewy, ending with a long, full finish. - Wine Spectator Insider (August 31, 2016)

The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon J. Davies is soft, juicy and open-knit, whi soft contours, juicy fruit and terrific overall balance. Rasberry jam, spices and wild flowers all flesh out in the glass. The addition of the 11% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot give the J. Davies an extra kick of mid-palate juiciness and overall intensity. Here, too, the style is ripe and racy to the core, with all the elements in the right place. - The Wine Advocate (December 30, 2015)

Gentle tannins and a streak of black pepper stand out in this well-crafted, powerful wine. It offers up pillowy texture and just enough grip to remain seamless and compelling on the palate. Moderate acidity adds structure and brightness to the concentrated black fruit. - Wine Enthusiast (November 2016)

Stand-alone Malbec is often a bit tough and given to prominent tannins, but it is juicy blackberry and blueberry fruit that dictates terms here. While the wine has good size and structure, it is not in the least rough, and it is both juicy and nicely extracted with plenty of length. There are integral tannins enough to provide structure, but there is nothing at all crude or abrasive about it even now, and, if built to improve for upwards of a half-dozen years, it is so well appointed in fruit that those short on patience can be forgiven for pulling its cork and pouring it alongside a rare rib-eye steak right now. - Connoisseurs' Guide To California Wine (April 2017)

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As polished as potent, and it is potent to be sure, this fully packed wine is brimming with currants and cherries from front to back, and, while rich, optimally ripened and decked out with plenty of sweet oak, its focus never once wavers from its incisive, keenly varietal fruit. It is fleshy and full and fairly dense on the palate, but there is no fat to be found and it is solidly structured with ample Cabernet tannins right where they should be. Although its fruity virtues and evident richness are easy to appreciate now, this is an eminently ageworthy wine meant for keeping, not one for drinking any time soon. - Connoisseur's Guide to CA Wine (August 2016)

Very floral with dried rose petal and lilac aromas. Full body, very fine tannins and a flavorful finish. Focused and long on the finish. Better in 2018. - JamesSuckling.com (January 2015)

The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Winfield Vineyard, which is a site in Calistoga, has a dense ruby/purple color, beautiful, rich full-bodied mouthfeel, a nice texture, good purity, loads of black fruits, earth and spice. This is the more impressive of the first two wines. Tannins are sweet enough to give the wine an accessibility now, and it should age beautifully for 15 or more years. - Wine Advocate (December 2015)

Made entirely from Chardonnay grapes grown in one site, the inaugural vintage of this cuvée is delicious. It offers a rich core of almond paste flavor, with inviting peach, apple and pear fruit tones, all while remaining light, bright and highlighted with wet stone and gravel. - Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide (July 2017)

Sparkling rich and bold, with a hint of age and complexity, offering apple skin, ginger and roasted almond flavors. Drink now. - Wine Spectator (July 2017)

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This pretty, floral wine made entirely from Chardonnay grapes from this site is both creamy and crisp. It offers impressive length, acidity and stoniness, accenting its focused green apple flavor. As it opens, it takes on a richer honey like tone that adds further complexity and deliciousness. - Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide (July 2017)

Sparkling rich and luxurious, with fresh ginger and apple tart aromas and alluring lemon and roasted almond flavors. Drink now. - Wine Spectator (July 2017)

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Nicely autolyzed on the nose with a well-married mix of freshly baked bread, roasted lemons and green apples that is carried forward in its very dry, deceptively deep flavors, Schramsberg's Brut reveals a little more layering and range with each sip. It shows a certain lively Blanc de Blancs sensibility albeit with an added measure of yeasty richness, and its mousse is as constant as it is fine and creamy. It is a wine that will shine as an aperitif or a first-course companion, especially if seared scallops are on the night's menu. - Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine (October 2016)

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A bright golden color and generous, intricate aromas make this dry wine tempting even before sipping. Schramsberg says it has the least residual sugar of any wine they’ve made in 50 years. It offers light citrus, ginger and honey aromas, then a soft mouthfilling mousse and tangy lemon-lime flavors. Concentrated but steely and nicely bone-dry in texture, the wine will be fantastic with caviar. - Wine Enthusiast (November 2016)

The 2008 Extra Brut, from North Coast, is 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay that was 41% barrel-fermented. This wine spent six years on its lees, and shows a creamier, lusher side, with honeysuckle, brioche, Wheat Thins and rich apple butter and pear marmalade notes. Just a beauty. - Wine Advocate (December 2015)

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This is an elegant, subtle and spicy varietal wine that reflects its origins, impacted by coastal coolness and ferocity. Dried thyme, stemmy earth, black tea and a viscous grip of oak show its youth and quiet, brooding power. - Wine Enthusiast (December 2016)

Both nicely concentrated and comparatively open with loads of ripe cherry fruit in play, this deeply drafted Pinot gets everything right from focus and balance to layered richness and length. It is the kind of wine that is so approachable and showy that it is easy to overlook its careful architecture and structure, and its many immediate charms should not be mistaken as those of one that must necessarily be enjoyed in haste. - Connoisseurs' Guide to CA Wine (October 2016)

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This nicely restrained wine tastes fresh and focused like the grapes rather than oak, with a lively, balanced feel in the mouth. Full of raspberry and black cherry, it keeps inspiring another sip. Time in the cellar will bring out more complexity, so drink after 2019. - Wine Enthusiast (December 1st, 2016)

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This is the producer's first vintage from Hudson, one of the most sought-after sites in the appellation, and one not widely planted to the variety. Light and lush with a velvety ripeness, this special wine shines in pomegranate, earthy truffle and a turn of smoked meat. Robust, it maintains balance amidst its brawn. - Wine Enthusiast (February 1, 2017)

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This is the second vintage from this producer to showcase this site, one of the marquee vineyards in the appellation. With a slightly bitter tinge of black tea, it shows orange, clove and strawberry around a lovely, earthy underbelly. Medium bodied and bold, the acidity is integrated and supportive, providing a fresh antidote to the strength of the tannin. - Wine Enthusiast (February 1, 2017)

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Velvety and showing a bite of oak, this wine blends grapes from Spring Hill Vineyard and Nobles Vineyard, with a small addition from Horseshoe Bend, a coastal site that contributes earthy salinity. Bright red fruit is layered and succulent, with an underlying richness that contrasts against the sizzling acidity. - Wine Enthusiast (February 1, 2017)

Rich and layered, focused on dense blackberry and wild berry notes, with attractive floral scents that add up to an enticing mouthful of Pinot, ending with chewy tannins. Drink now through 2021." - Wine Spectator (Online Only 2016)

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The producer ferrets out some of the best from the appellation, combining 75% of the grapes for this wine from Hudson Vineyards and the remainder from Hyde Vineyards. An inaugural release, it's a showcase of stemmy earth and rose petals set against an ethereal backdrop. Baked rhubarb adds further flavor, seasoned in clove. - Wine Enthusiast (February 1, 2017)

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This bubbly from Schramsberg has a deepish, salmon color and peach, melon and ginger cookie aromas. It combines crispness and finesse, fruit with complexity. Hints of almond, walnut and subtle spices come out on the lingering finish. - Wine Enthusiast (2015)

...but even better is the outstanding NV Mirabelle Brut Rosé, 64% Pinot Noir and 36% Chardonnay. This shows a light pink color, beautiful delicate notes of strawberries and currants, crisp acids, a fresh, lively zesty style and medium body. - Wine Advocate (December 2015)

Where once the Mirabelle bottlings were priced with the big winery entry level efforts, now it has grown up and sits just above that tier. And, here, in the pink version, it succeeds as a distinctly fruity and friendly offering with all the juicy exuberance that California grapes can bring to the party. Its aromas are pleasantly outgoing and its open, well-balanced flavors make it a wine to remember when choosing a bottle of bubbles for all sorts of happy occasions from tailgating to birthday celebrations. - Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine (October 2016)

Ripe and intense with juicy fruit and lively acidity; fresh and bright. - The Tasting Panel Magazine (March 2015)

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