JAMESSUCKLING.COM – July 2021
2019 Chardonnay Casteel – 94
Fantastic aromas of flint, dried pineapple, lime zest, smoke, chalk and lemon grass. It’s medium-to full-bodied with bright acidity and tight, textured layers. Excellent structure and tension. Drink or hold.
2019 Chardonnay Estate – 93
A blend of five parcels, this has attractively flinty lemons, pears and white peaches […]
WINE SPECTATOR, January 2021
2018 Pinot Noir Flat Block- 93 Points
Shows definition and a tight focus, with handsome black cherry, orange blossom and stony mineral notes that build richness toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2028. – T.F.
2018 Pinot Noir Justice Vineyard- 93 Points
Expressive raspberry and rose petal aromas lead to multilayered cherry, pomegranate and spiced […]
WINE ENTHUSIAST, October 2020
2017 Chardonnay Casteel – 94 points
This barrel-fermented reserve has a spicy mix of aromas, with hints of mint and menthol, along with cedar plank notes from the barrels. It needs aggressive decanting if you plan to drink it soon, so that those barrel flavors are fully integrated. But when put all together […]
VINOUS, September 2020
2016 Chardonnay Casteel – 94
Light, bright yellow. Meyer lemon, pear and smoky minerals on the deeply perfumed nose, along with hints of jasmine, vanilla and candied ginger that emerge with air. Silky in texture and well-concentrated, offering palate-staining citrus and orchard fruit flavors complemented by brioche, oyster shell and toasty lees nuances. The […]
THE WINE ADVOCATE, APRIL 2020 – Erin Brooks
2017 Chardonnay The High Wire – 96+
The 2017 Chardonnay The High Wire is pure class! It takes its time to unwind, slowly revealing aromas of white peaches, red apples and pears, wafts of hay and button mushroom with nuances of elderflower and oyster shell. The medium-bodied palate is […]
JAMESSUCKLING.COM – February 2020
Chardonnay High Wire 2018 -96
A fresh, flinty and chalky edge with lemon pith, grapefruit and wet stones. Fresh melon, white peaches and pears, too. The palate has a very composed feel with assertively fresh acidity, underscoring quite pure lemons. Fresh hazelnuts to close. Exceptional focus and tension here. This is a parcel […]
The Bethel Heights family and staff are extremely grateful to all who have supported our series of Stay Home Stay Safe Specials during the months of April and May with 20% of all sales going to crisis helpers in our community.
· Week 1: $3822 raised for Family Meal, a nonprofit that provides financial relief […]
