\8,300\10,500\14,000\4,500\5,800\7,800\6,500\5,000\5,000－48－Carroll Kemp, a Hollywood director-turned-winemaker, has enjoyed great success with his own winery, Red Car. As his understanding of growing and vinification deepened, he co-founded Alma Fria with Jan Holtermann to pursue the making of higher quality organic wines in West Sonoma Coast AVA.Red raspberry, black cherry, and tangerine pith flavours merge like tributaries forming a larger, more iconic river. Aromas of young, damp Douglas fir needles, the mouthfeel is seamless, persistent, and transparent as it almost evaporates in the mouth.The Campbell Ranch Vineyard is located just 10km from the Pacific. A transparent expression of West Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, it melds notes of mint, graphite and tangerine oil with white flowers and lemon confit on the nose, then delivers them to the palate enclosed in a cloud of coastal salinity.At 19 years of age, the Holtermann Vineyard has truly found its voice, offering a compelling mixture of blood orange and pomegranate flavours, accented with hints of forest floor, mint, licorice and violets, and assembled with the purity and brightness of its high natural acidity.In ancient Rome Athenaeum was a gathering place for inspired minds. In classical style, Athenaeum Wines expresses the ‘art of wine’ by showcasing the distinctive wine styles of Napa Valley.Merlot 85% with Cabernet Sauvignon 15%. Radiates extraordinary depth and charisma, showcasing aromas and flavours of blackberry, plum and chocolate. The finish is long and seamless accented by richly textured tannins to complete this masterpiece.Eric Sussman of Radio-Coteau produces serious wines from serious vineyard sources, made for daily drinking under the County Line label. “County Line” refers to the use of fruit from both Mendocino and Sonoma Counties.Lively, with vibrant acidity and a delightful gentle fizz. Behind its watermelon pink hue, fruity notes of bright peach, fleshy red apple, and ripe strawberry spring forth. A pleasant cider-like fermentation funk deftly mingles with hints of key lime and rose potpourri, leading to a refreshingly bone-dry finish.Riesling and Chardonnay co-fermented on their skins. Layers of papaya, yuzu marmalade, orange flower, and pumpkin spice notes unfurl in the glass. Crisp acidity pops on the palate and lifts flavours of makrut lime zest and earthy apricot. A touch of tannic friction and almond skin note adds texture.Opens with bright green apple, a touch of orange peel and a hint of the layers to unfold. A supple fruitiness dances with the acidity in the mid-palate, offering roundness and notes of peach and jasmine. The fleshy body comforts the palate; the acidity and pleasant aromatics entice another sip.［91pts Wands Buyer’s Guide No.451, March-April 2024 Issue］An inviting salmon-coloured hue. Tangy aromas of kumquat zest join notes of alpine strawberry, yellow nectarine, and narcissus blossom. A racy acidity weaves throughout the smooth and rounded palate, complementing mouth-watering layers of summer-ripened fruit and a delicate salinity.Lively aromas of black raspberries and sour cherries mingle with savory dried herbs, crushed violets, lavender and thyme notes. The palate reveals freshly picked blueberry and ripe blackberry, with a hint of earthy complexity. Bright red plum and white peppercorns add boldness, balanced by mild tannins.125481254412546119341170012887120591257511461NewAlma FriaAthenaeumCounty Line VineyardsPlural Pinot Noir ‘21West Sonoma CoastPinot Noir Alc.11.9% Campbell Ranch Chardonnay ‘21West Sonoma CoastChardonnay Alc.12.9% Holtermann Vineyard Pinot Noir ‘21West Sonoma CoastPinot Noir Alc.12.1% Napa Valley Merlot ‘20Napa ValleyMerlot85%/Cabernet Sauvignon15% Alc.13.8% Orfin Lotts Beads Pet-Nat (Crown cap) ‘20Anderson ValleyPinot Noir Alc.12.3% RS1.4g/LOrfin Lotts Corduroy Skin Fermented White Wine ‘21Sonoma CoastRiesling/Chardonnay/Albarino Alc.12.9% RS<1.0g/LChardonnay ‘20Sonoma CoastChardonnay100% Alc.13.6% Rose ‘22Anderson ValleyPinot Noir Alc.12.1% Syrah ‘17Sonoma CoastSyrah Alc.13.4% California
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