Rating: 93 Points (Vinous)

Vineyard Notes:
“The 2017 Chardonnay The Estate Vineyard is fabulous, and also one of the very finest values in California wine. In 2017, I am especially impressed by the wine's energy and tension, both of which are remarkable given the hot, dry conditions that marked so much of the year. Dried apricot, flowers and mint are all nicely delineated in this vibrant, super-expressive Chardonnay from Hansel.”

Wine Spectator: "Defined by a taut core of lively tannins and acidity, this draws in raspberry, smoky dill and green peppercorn flavors."" This wine pairs well with steak, lamb, mushrooms, and aged cheeses.”

Rating: 93 Points (James Suckling)

“Succulent, juicy and fresh red-cherry aromas in a pure, refined style. There’s attractive, sinewy, typical pinot flesh and tannins on the palate that make for a compelling offering. Long and focused.”

Winemaker Notes: “Full ruby-violet color. Ripe, jammy blackberry, licorice and pepper aromas with a hint of dark chocolate make this our most intensely aromatic Port yet. Full-bodied, yet graceful blackfruit, cassis and spicy-blackpepper flavors are enriched by firm but integrated tannins, and a warm but not fiery finish. The alcohol is already well-married into the structure of the wine, and the luscious finish suggests this wine will age gracefully for a decade or more. Ideal with chocolate or berry fruit desserts, as well as blue-veined cheeses.”

Rating: 93 Points (Antonio Galloni)

“The 2016 Pinot Noir Widdoes Vineyard is a bold, pungent wine, with huge tannins that are going to need quite a bit of time to soften. Succulent black cherry, plum, lavender, game, mint and violet gradually reveal themselves, but only with great reluctance. In 2016, Sean Capiaux used about 10% stems, but the whole clusters are not especially evident. This imposing, brooding Pinot is in no mood to show all of its cards today. I don't remember the Widdoes ever being so intense.”