This tightly balanced wine is laser focused yet full-flavored in a way thats very enticing. Vivid acidity binds together extraordinary peach, ginger and baking spice flavors that start out crisp and then blossom on the palate and linger on the finish. - Wine Enthusiast (March 2020)

Extravagant aromas of strawberry, Asian pear, cinnamon brioche and caramelized hazelnut open to refined and elegantly layered flavors that offer an intriguing hint of age on the lingering finish. - Wine Spectator (March 2020)

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This dry and beautifully aged bubbly is made from 84% Chardonnay and 16% Pinot Noir. Rich gold in color, it opens with fascinating and well-developed aromas of toasted baguette, toasted walnuts and marzipan, followed by a warm, buttery flavor that's backed by baked apple and cinnamon. The fine-beaded texture is luxurious and the finish is long and lingering. - Wine Enthusiast (September 2019)

Not quite as dramatically toasty and singularly focused on the "biscuitty" qualities that defined Schramsberg's Reserve bottling of the same age, this fascinating, amazingly complex wine is unsparing in autolyzed richness, yet it still shows a bit of underlying fruit and is as deep as it is complete. From its seamless integration of fruit and yeast to its unceasing stream of tiny bubbles to its exemplary balance and terrifically long finish, this one is nothing less than a tour de force example of the Champenoise art and is at the top of our list of sparkling wines to bring out when the occasion calls for something truly special. - Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine (December 2019)

Opulently styled yet impeccably structured, featuring apple and lemon tart flavors, laced with notes of roasted nuts and spicy cinnamon that glide on a plush finish. - Wine Spectator (August 2019)

This is an extraordinary wine, both mouthfilling in texture and intricate in flavor. A light amber color leads to a profusion of subtle spice and apricot aromas backed by enticing ginger, raspberry and citrus nuances on the palate. The flavors grow richer and deeper with each sip, carried by a very fine bead of effervescence and subtle acidity. - Wine Enthusiast (March 2020)

What a beauty. Almost rose gold in the glass, with a bead that fairly zig zags, this blend of 84% Pinot Noir and 16% Chardonnay from the first name in California sparkling wine offers ripe d'Anjou pear, brioche au sucre, and a hint of miso caramel on the nose. On the palate, tarte tatin and cinnamon-poached pear show as enticingly as a jaunty ribbon of fresh green apple unfurls toward a long, fine finish. - The SOMM Journal (December/January-2019/2020)

Polished, rich and full-bodied, featuring expressive cherry and apple flavors, laced with brioche and spice notes, building to a plush rexture on the long finish. - Wine Spectator (March 2020)

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Diamond Mountain is one of California's sweet spots for cabernet sauvignon. Situated near the northern tip of the Napa Valley, the warm summer days typically produce full ripeness. The mountain terroir then imparts remarkable structure. The J. Davies 2016 vintage is a prime example, not to mention a wine for the ages. Showing impressive depth and complex aromas of cassis and blackberry, the wine is bold and rich without losing the tension so essential to longevity. Though drinking well now, I would give serious consideration to laying down this vintage for another eight to 10 years for optimum enjoyment. - Robert Whitley, Wine Talk (December 2019)

The Davies family purchased the Diamond Mountain Vineyards in 1965, replanted it to Bordeaux varieties in 1994. This is the wines 16th vintage. A blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec and 6% Petit Verdot, it spent 22 months in 62% new French oak. The opulence on the nose shows off dark chocolate and savory herbs, leather and blackberry. Lush and round on the mouth, this curvy, earthy red offers up cinnamon and cumin, and a hint of spearmint. Fruit is black and lathered with black licorice. - The Tasting Panel (November 2019)

This wine has a supple succulence of black fruit on the midpalate that's accented by earthy, savory spice. Dark cherry and plum take on bolder, concentrated richness as the wine opens, with expansive, grippy tannins lending support. - Wine Enthusiast (October 2019)

A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon,17% Malbec and the rest Petit Verdot, this is another gorgeously elegant, beautiful wine with terrific purity, plenty of blue, red and black fruits, some floral notes, medium to full body, supple tannins and a layered mouthfeel that builds incrementally to a long, long finish. This superb wine represents a perfect style between the elegance of Bordeaux and the ripeness and exuberance of a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink it over the next 20 years. - The Wine Advocate (December 2016)

The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon J. Davies is the most powerful and tightly wound of the wines I saw. Firm Diamond Mountain tannins give the wines much of their distinctive personality. Graphite, smoke, licorice, black cherry, lavender and savory herbs develop in the glass, adding considerable complexity. Bright saline notes give the wine a final burst of energy on the close - Vinous (December 2016)

Makes an assertive statement, with rich, loamy earth, dark berry, licorice, mocha and crushed rock flavors, holding focus and gaining depth and nuance. Maintains complexity from start to finish. Best from 2019 through 2030. - Wine Spectator (October 2017)

A large core of dark plum, blueberry and açaí berry fruit flavors rolls along, carried by charcoal and graphite notes underneath. The grip builds steadily through the finish, layered in tobacco, melted licorice and roasted juniper accents along the way, while the fruit keeps pace. Shows excellent Coombsville typicity. - Wine Spectator (February 2020)

Rich brambly blackberry and cherry mingle around a tense midpalate of focused acidity, grip and structure in this 100% varietal wine. Crushed rock and earth add to the accents of baking spice, clove and tobacco. The wine is textured and impressively lengthy. - Wine Enthusiast (Januray 2020)

A classic wine from this cooler, more southern AVA in Napa, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Simpkins Vineyard has a saturated purple color as well as a complex bouquet of blackcurrants, damp earth, tobacco, and maybe even a hint of truffle. Its medium to full-bodied, has a fresh, vibrant, silky texture, and a great finish. It should continue drinking beautifully for two decades. - Jeb Dunnuck (January 2019)

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Winfield offers more red fruits, flowers, and hints of wild strawberries in its medium to full-bodied, elegant, and straight-up silky profile. From a site in Calistoga, its already drinks great yet should keep for 15+ years. - Jeb Dunnuck (January 2019)

Powerful and expressive in the glass, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Winfield Vineyard shows plenty of Calistoga muscle. Dark red cherry, menthol, spice and rose petal notes all open into a mid-weight frame in a wine that packs more punch than is immediately apparent. The 2016 offers a good deal of persistence, even if the tannins are a bit on the large-grained side of things. - Antonio Galloni - Vinous (December 2018)

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A pure 100% expression of the grape from the producers estate, this wine is brawny in black fruit, leather and bittersweet chocolate. Offering length and breadth, it is soft, well-integrated and chalky in tannin, with a lasting note of dried herb and tobacco. - Wine Enthusiast (March 2020)

The 2016 Malbec is also outstanding and reveals a deep purple color as well as ample blueberry fruits, spring flowers, and lots of earthy minerality. This medium to full-bodied, balanced, and undeniably delicious Malbec is ideal for drinking over the next 7-8 years. - Jeb Dunnuck (January 2019)

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There's an attractive sense of complexity here with fresh, yeasty and biscuity aromas, as well as grilled lemons and peaches. The palate is packed with vibrant peach, pear and lemon flavors. Gently savory, fresh cashews at the finish. - James Suckling (January 2020)

Boldly expresssive, bordering on extravagant, this richly structured sparkler bursts with lemon, baked apple and cinnamon roll notes, finihsing with a luscious texture. - Wine Spectator (March 2020)

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Graceful and polished with rich and expressive cherry, apple and cinnamon roll flavoars that build layers and vibrancy on the plush finish. - Wine Spectator (March 2020)

Delicious, ripe and complex in flavor, this luxurious, vineyard-designated sparkling Pinot Noir has a creamy texture, very fine bubbles and an abundance of subtle fruit, spice and toasted nut flavors. It shows excellent maturity and nuance. - Wine Enthusiast (March 2020)

Hinting at cherries and fresh pears with notes of vanilla and toasty sweetness filling out its fairly refined, specifically champenized aromas and staying in step once in the mouth where the cherries of Pinot Noir are met by a tasteful touch of creamy yeast, this sleek and relatively lively, vibrant wine impresses as being a bit younger than its vintage would indicate and exhibits an enticing sense of sophistication that is heightened by its frothy but decidedly refined mousse. Although it comes with no need of further age, we see it aging quite gracefully for a number of years. - Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine (December 2019)

A very floral nose with cedar and red berries in abundance, as well as notes of espresso-laced oak and fresh mulberries. The palate has a wealth of ripe, blueberry and plum flavors and quite a dense tannin core. - James Suckling (January 2020)

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This elegant, classically styled wine is earthy in tobacco, mushroom and fig, a lovely wine from the mountain appellation. A soft understated richness of plum and black cherry wrap around a texture of grippy dust and dark chocolate, finishing as gracefully as it starts. - Wine Enthusiast (October 2019)

The Davies Family farms several parcels in the southern end of the Diamond Mountain appellation, including two blocks originally planted by Jacob Schram in 1862. This is the second selection from those vineyards, a wine that retains its cherry freshness in the context of the chocolate richness of oak. It has a classical minty and cedary cigar-box scent, the texture soft and generous, easy to enjoy with prime rib. - Wine & Spirits (August 2019)

On the one hand a very outgoing, fairly accessible, slightly supple offering that is long on up-front fruit, but, on the other, a nicely polished one that is quite wellstructured and sure to age, the Davies jd bottling offers lots to like now with the promise of a bit more in the future. It may not carry an individual vineyard name, and it may be the least expensive member of the extended Davies family, but, make no mistake, this is a serious, carefully crafted Cabernet that is fully deserving of attention. - Connoissers' Guide to California Wine (August 2019)

Powerful fruit flavors come with enticing complexity in this full-bodied, concentrated and well-balanced wine that was aged in 36% new French barrels. It shows great focus on black cherry surrounded by black tea, raspberry and clove accents. - Wine Enthusiast (December 2019)

... this weighty, well-structured opus from Goorgian Vineyards wins top honors by dint of its fruity depth and seamless composition. It is, quite simply, a wine that has it all and, while very rich, it never so much as hints at excess. As fine Pinot Noir is wont to do, it shows a good deal of appeal in its youth, but, among its clan, it is the one we would pick first for the cellar without hesitation and urge that it not be opened for at least three or four years. - Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine (November 2019)

Ripe red berries and neat, herbal notes speak directly to the variety. This has rich and plush red cherries and plums with sweet depth to the finish. Lightly spicy and toasty oak to close. - James Suckling (September 2019)

Crushed rose petals and a brambly array of fresh berries, laced with forest wood and spice. The palate has very supple, smoothly building, layered tannins and a fresh core of bright red cherries. - James Suckling (September 2019)

Earthy and spicy, this wine is intensely flavored and textured, offering a juicy midpalate of pomegranate and crisp orange. From a site only eight miles from the ocean, it shows a thickness of tannin and minerality, with hints of forest floor and stone. - Wine Enthusiast (March 2020)

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Pale ruby-purple in color, the 2017 Pinot Noir Three Amigos Vineyard gives up gregarious stewed raspberries, kirsch and mulberries scents with touches of spice box, dried herbs and tilled soil. Medium-bodied, the palate is flled with bold red fruit preserves and earthy favors, framed by fne, grainy tannins and fantastic freshness, fnishing long and fragrant. - Wine Advocate (October 2019)

Rich, nicely ripened, supple in feel and keyed on straightforward cherryish fruit with quiet touches of dried flowers and creamy oak evident in its full-volume aromas and again in its ample, fairly continuous flavors, this moderately full-bodied Pinot runs into just enough last-minute tannin and heat to commend a little more time on the cork, but it is not at all hard to taste and will turn the trick now as a foil to savory pork roasts or lighter lamb recipes. - Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine (November 2019)

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The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is charming, with plenty of cassis and spicy notes intermixed with classic spice and dried herb-like aromas and flavors. It's easygoing and medium-bodied, with sweet fruit and loads of character. I'd happily drink bottles over the coming decade or so. - Jeb Dunnuck (January 2020)

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This blends vineyards from across the valley, successfully capturing a compact and full-bodied explosion of black cherry and chocolate that benefits from bright, balanced acidity. Though offering depth and concentration, it finds a focused freshness that adds length and breadth. - Wine Enthusiast (September 2017)

The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is soft, open-knit and quite accessible. Dark cherry and plum fruit, along with hints of leather and savory herbs flesh in this pliant, beautifully crafted Cabernet Sauvignon from vineyards in Oakville and Rutherford. - Vinous (December 2016)

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Winemaker Hugh Davies has carried on the tradition started by his late parents when the introduced America to exceptionally fine sparkling wine from California. Just as important, Hugh and his team have carried on the same elegant style that put this small Calistoga winery on the map. The 2016 Brut Rosé is a work of beauty, showing finesse and depth while remaining light and effortless. Aromas of fresh strawberry and citrus dance in the palate, with a subtle note of peach and spice, brioche and a racy acidity that lifts the fruit and delivers a soaring finish. - WineReviewOnline - Robert Whitley (September 2019)

Subtle flavors and a delicately rounded texture help this elegant, medium-bodied wine stand out. Hints of fresh bread and raspberries on the nose lead to slightly tangy flavors of ginger and white cherry on the palate. Gentle effervescence and just-right acidity lend lift. - Wine Enthusiast (Advance Buying Guide, September 2019)

Vibrant and pretty, with delicate rose petal, strawberry and roasted almond accents that glide on the long finish. - Wine Spectator (July 2019)

Ripe, delicious and layered, this spicy and rich wine is full bodied, generous and mouthfilling. It offers aromas of cinnamon, cherries and rhubarb, followed by flavors of red and black cherry, black tea and baking spices. - Wine Enthusiast (December 2019)

Getting right to the fruity point without hesitation on the nose and showing a fine mix of cherries and red berries overlain by a sensible and sympathetic veneer of sweet oak, this appellation bottling from Mendocino's Anderson Valley follows suit once in the mouth with solid, well-extracted flavors that lean slightly more to black fruits than to red. It is a wine that offers plenty to like at the moment yet impresses as having the structure and fleshy reserve to age, and we see it gaining additional grace over the course of the next three to four years. - Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine (November 2019)

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Concentrated dark plum, dried blueberry and cherry tart flavors feature creamy accents, flanked by chocolate and spice notes. Dusty hints show on the finish. - Wine Spectator (December 2019)

From a selection of vineyards, including the single designates Nobles and Piedra Libra, this is a satisfying appellation wine, tangy and tart in high-toned acidity and crisp red fruit. Layered and textured, it has a touch of forest floor and dried herb alongside firm, supple tannin. - Wine Enthusiast (April 2020)

Some ripe cherry and berry aromas with a plush, supple and vibrant array of fine tannin, carrying plenty of sweet, ripe-fruit flavor. - James Suckling (September 2019)

Lightly spiced in black pepper and baking spice, this is a blend of several vineyards in the appellation, including Hyde. It opens slowly to reveal densely concentrated layers of flavora mix of orange, strawberry and black tea that brighten on the acid-driven finish. - Wine Enthusiast (December 2019)

Pale ruby-purple in color, the 2017 Pinot Noir Napa Carneros has a beautiful perfume of lilacs, chocolate-covered cherries and black tea with a core of warm strawberries, red currants and raspberry pie. Medium-bodied, the palate has loads of juicy red berry flavors with a firm, fine-grained frame and bold freshness, fnishing earthy. - Wine Advocate (October 2019)

This open-textured style features a solid core of dried cherry and berry flavors, accented by dusty notes. The supple finish offers sandalwood accents. - Wine Spectator (December 2019)

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A dense and layered white with cooked apples, pears and praline. Full body. Plenty of fruit flavor. Fresh and vivid. Vinous and fun. Yet, serious at the end. - James Suckling (October 2019)

Complexity and layering make this wine especially interesting as it goes from aromas of apple, butter and vanilla to deeper toast and baked apple on the palate. Its medium in body, has tantalizing acidity and a lingering finish. - Wine Enthusiast (November 2019)

Sleek, with pinpoint focus, offering harmonious Meyer lemon, candied almond and fresh ginger flavors that fan out on the crisp finish. - Wine Spectator (November 2019)

This medium-bodied, elegant wine blends red-apple and red-cherry aromas with a nervy, brisk texture and flavors tinged with cinnamon. Made with 86% Pinot Noir and the remainder Chardonnay, 39% of the blend was barrel fermented. It feels smooth and brisk at the same time and has great overall balance. - Wine Enthusiast (November 2019)

Sleek and vibrant, featuring floral and multilayered strawberry and apple flavors, laced with graham cracker and toasted nut notes. - Wine Spectator (December 2019)

This sparkling wine from Schramsberg opens with a nose of raspberry, basil and caramelized strawberry. The palate has notes of basil and sage alongside, strawberry, raspberry, and cranberries. The finish is well kept with the acidity present enough to clean up and leave your mouth salivating for more. This sparkler would pair great with smoked salmon or on its own. - Ken's Wine Guide (November 2019)

This elegant and plush wine is compelling from the first whiff of brioche through creamy, baking-spice flavors to a lingering delicate finish. A luxurious mouthfeel, good balance between crispness and ripeness and a profusion of flavor make it rival the quality of the parent brand, Schramsberg. - Wine Enthusiast (November 2019)

Alluring and nuanced, with expressive pear, brioche and caramelized hazelnut flavors that finish on a rich, polished note. - Wine Spectator (November 2019)

This golden yellow colored Sparkling Wine with tiny bubbles opens with a green tea and lemon bouquet with hints of honey. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, acidic, frothy and juicy. The flavor profile is a toasted almond and green apple blend with hints of candied lemon and earthy herbs. The finish is dry and refreshing. T - Ken's Wine Guide (October 2018)