If you haven't heard of Helen Turley, or tasted one of her wines, you've definitely not been paying close enough attention to the wines coming out of California in the last 20 years. She is arguably…

Marcassin Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard - E Block 1997

"Bold, ultra-rich and flavorful, with loads of exotic spice, honey, pear and vanilla. Turns smooth and supple on the finish, where the flavors linger with a long, smoky aftertaste. Delicious now. 50…

"The 2013 Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard doesnt have quite the drama, depth of flavor or profound depth of the 2012. This dark plum/ruby-colored wine offers displays crisp acids as well as notes of…

"The 2012 Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard, which comes primarily from the Calera clone (although I suspect there are a few mystery clones in their plantings), always seems to remind me of a grand cru…

"The prodigious 2009 Pinot Noir Blue Slide Ridge reminds me of one of the great vintages of the DRC Vosne-Romanee. Notes of forest floor, jammy raspberries, blueberries, boysenberries and spring…

"The 2012 Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard, which comes primarily from the Calera clone (although I suspect there are a few mystery clones in their plantings), always seems to remind me of a grand cru…

"The 1999 Chardonnay Upper Barn-Alexander Mountain Estate displays more honeyed pineapple, toasty, smoky, exotic, and obvious notes when compared to the more restrained offerings from the Sonoma…

The 2013 Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard doesn't have quite the drama, depth of flavor or profound depth of the 2012. This dark plum/ruby-colored wine offers displays crisp acids as well as notes of…