Nice and dry, with a crisp cut of acidity that gets those tastebuds whistling. If you like gooseberries, it’s for you, although there are far richer tropical fruit flavors in this lovely wine. The vineyard is in St. Helena.——S.H.(11/1/2010)—— 90

This is ripe to the point of richness, showing broad, mouthfilling flavors of melon and fig and just the merest hint of mint. Drink now.——W.E.(10/1/2007)—— 86

This is a crisp, refreshing sipper that’s long on fruity flavor. Bright acidity under girds the lemon and lime, grapefruit, peach and slightly grassy flavors, and the finish is spicy and clean.——S.H.(2/1/2005)—— 87

A faint perfume of pear can be caught on the otherwise dull nose. The flavors run toward candied pear, honeydew and peach. There’s some spiciness to the finish, but also a watery quality that doesn’t do much for the wine. In the end, it doesn’t hit the varietal mark squarely.——W.E.(8/1/2002)—— 84