At Landmark Vineyards, they understand the old adage that the best grapes make the best wines and have used it as their guiding principle since the winery’s inception. Ergo, by sourcing grapes from some of the finest vineyards in California, they can consistently produce standout wines.
Landmark Vineyards 2014 “Overlook” Chardonnay
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Region: Sonoma County, California
Price: 20-25
Tasting Notes:
Fragrances of pears, peaches, almond paste, and oak rise up from a glass. The palate showcases flavors of peach and pear, alongside highlights of creme brulee, toasty oak, and lemon zest. Rich and round with a pleasant acidity, it’s classic California Chardonnay.
Rating: 90
Landmark Vineyards 2014 “Hilliard Bruce Vineyard” Chardonnay
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Region: Santa Rita Hills, California
Price: 40-45
Tasting Notes:
The nose offers aromas of peach, pineapple, and pear that meld with allusions of buttery oak, spice, and vanilla. Stone fruits, pineapples, and pears emerge on the palate, along with elements of toasty oak, butter, and floral spice. Slightly creamy, with a welcoming acidity, enjoy a glass with crab cakes.
Rating: 90
Landmark Vineyards 2014 “Rayhill” Pinot Noir
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Russian River Valley, California
Price: 55-60
Tasting Notes:
Aromatics of black cherries, strawberries, and plums mingle with suggestions of white pepper, sweet spice, and rose petals on the nose. A sip reveals flavors of cherry, plum and strawberry, which unfold into undertones of white pepper, minerals, and vanilla. Nicely structured with compelling layers, roast duck would make a lovely companion.
Rating: 91
Landmark Vineyards 2014 “Overlook” Pinot Noir
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Region: California
Price: 20-25
Tasting Notes:
A bouquet of cherries, raspberries, gingersnaps, and mint greets the senses. Cherry, raspberry, and plum flavors interweave with traces of sweet spice, tea, and minerals on the palate. Light with a friendly acidity, open a bottle with grilled salmon.
Rating: 88