Martignetti Companies

Castle Rock Merlot Columbia Valley 2010

88 Points - - Wine Spectator

Fresh, vivid and inviting for its juicy blackberry and cherry fruit, persisting right through the open textured finish.

Castle Rock Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

87 Points -

Fresh and appealing, delivering peppermint overtones around a core of light-bodied raspberry and mocha flavors.

Hamilton Russell Chardonnay Estate, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley 2011

93 Points - - - Wine Spectator

This white cuts a bold swath, delivering flavors of dried Jonagold apple, fig, creamed pear, hazelnut and persimmon. Creamy and lush, held together by a finely beaded spine of acidity, with strong minerality kicking in on the lengthy finish. Showy and suave, yet balanced. Drink now through 2018.

Hamiton Russell Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010

95 Points Outstanding Pinot Noirs of 2010 - 2010 Wine Advocate

The sublime 2010 Pinot Noir is aged for 10 months in oak, of which 44% was new and the remainder used. It has a ripe bouquet of redcurrant, strawberry, and Morello that shows no signs of underripeness... The palate is medium-bodied with ripe fleshy redcurrant and cranberry fruit that is underpinned by extremeley fine tannis. This has wonderful build in the mouth and the finish is exhuberant, almost feisty. This is an audacious Pinot Noir from one of South Africa's top estates. Drink now to-2020.

Argyle Brut Willamette Valley 2009

91 Points - Wine Spectator

Bright and complex, with juicy acidity supporting the pear, and lime flavors, singing together in harmony on the lively finish.-H.S.

Shafer Vineyards 2011 Chardonnay, Red Shoulder Ranch , Carneros

93 Points - California Grapevine

Medium-light golden yellow color; very attractive, intense, buttery aroma with notes of citrus, baked apple, apricot,and pineapple; medium-full body; forward, rich, intense, fleshy, citrus, apple and tropical fruit flavors with good depth, bright acidity, and a smooth, silky mouthfeel; lingering aftertaste. Shows very good depth and some complexity as it opened and developed with airing in the glass. Very highly recomended.

2009 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain,Napa Valley

93 Points - California Grapevine

Medium- dark ruby color; attractive, intense, cedary, cassis and dark berry fruit flavors with hints of dried herbs, green olive, and cocoa powder; full body; big, rich, concentrated, firmly structured, youthful, dark berry fruit flavors with a hint of mocha; full tannin; lingering aftertaste.