David Finlayson - Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 (750ml) available at The Wine and Cheese Place in St Louis, MO

Tasting Note: A Syrah-based blend of six different varietals, including Mourvedre, Grenache, and Tannat. Notes of dark, earthy fruit, rocks, pepper, and some garrigue. A bit of Grenache brings just…

This wine must be ordered online or by phone at 510-525-9463. Minimum orders are firm. Timelines associated with expedited delivery services are only from the date of shipment. Solano Cellars cannot…

This wine must be ordered online or by phone at 510-525-9463. Minimum orders are firm. Timelines associated with expedited delivery services are only from the date of shipment. Solano Cellars cannot…

4 ½ Stars 2024 Platter's South African Wine Guide Fruit from 1960s & 1980s vines, naturally fermented in barrel similar finesse & balance as previous. 22 (94 pts) rich yet understated subtle…

93 pts Tim Atkin MW 2021 David Finlayson employs fruit from two 1960's bush vine parcels to produce this complex, focused Chenin Blanc. Wound around a spine of acidity and minerality, this has subtle…

93 pts Tim Atkin MW 2021 David Finlayson employs fruit from two 1960's bush vine parcels to produce this complex, focused Chenin Blanc. Wound around a spine of acidity and minerality, this has subtle…

Pouring a glass reveals a radiant, straw-yellow wine, brilliant and inviting in its clarity. The nose is greeted with an aromatic bouquet of fresh apples, ripe pears, and hints of tropical fruits,…

94 pts Tim Atkin MW 2020 David Finlayson uses old fruit from two old bush vine Chenin Blanc vineyards in Stellenbosch, planted in 1947 and 1961, to make this nuanced, complex white. Eschewing…

92 pts Tim Atkin MW 2021 Using grapes from four different vineyards, this finely judged Chardonnay is supple and smooth, with good texture, some cream from partial malolactic, pear and nectarine…

Tasting Notes: All grapes were hand-picked from two gnarly bush-vine vineyards, planted in back in the 1960's. The beauty of old vines is that they have deep root systems and hardly seem to be…

93 pts Wine Spectator 10/15/18 Intense, featuring rich waves of melon, fig, pear and yellow apple fruit that glide throughout, inlaid with warm brioche, hazelnut and heather notes. Shows a honeyed…

92 pts Tim Atkin MW 2021 Using grapes from four different vineyards, this finely judged Chardonnay is supple and smooth, with good texture, some cream from partial malolactic, pear and nectarine…

93 pts Tim Atkin

93 pts Tim Atkin MW 2018 Still a little tight on the palate, but given the quality of previous vintages, this is bound to open up in bottle. With notes of thatch and honey on the nose, this segues…

93 pts Tim Atkin Bush vine parcels planted in 1947 and 1961 supply the fruit for this finely wrought Chenin Blanc from David Finlayson, who blocks malolactic fermentation to keep the wine tight,…