Decanter Scores

July 3, 2025

2023 Cabernet Sauvignon: "The Jones Family is a third-generation, family-owned winery in the Sierra Nevada Foothills, produces this wine from grapes grown at 823 metres in volcanic-rich soils. Sourced from five distinct sites planted between 792 and 945 metres, the 2023 vintage offers a classic expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, with the brightness and lift characteristic of high-elevation fruit from the El Dorado AVA. Dark cherry, blackberry, and cassis intermingle with notes of leather and fresh cedarwood. Superfine, polished tannins pave the way for juicy red and black-toned fruit to linger on the palate, nuanced by graphite, herbes de Provence, and wet slate on the finish. 93pts"-Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter

2024 Chardonnay: "Fermented and aged 50% in French and Slavonian oak and 50% in stainless steel, with half the wine undergoing malolactic fermentation. The result is a zesty, racy Chardonnay with lovely depth of fruit and layered, silky texture. The oak character is perfectly integrated, adding a subtle honeyed richness that complements rather than overshadows. From nose to finish, it offers aromas and flavours of green apple, white peach, creamy pear, jasmine, and a cool wet river rock character, all carried through to a long, saline-mineral finish. Quite a fashionable white. 93pts"-Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter

92pts 2023 Grenache Blanc: "This Grenache Blanc was aged on lees in French oak for just under nine months, lending weight and richness to the mid-palate—though never too much, as the wine remains bright and mineral-driven. Bracing acid tension frames a vibrant mix of orchard and citrus fruit, with a hint of jasmine, a pop of crushed almond, and a crisp, crunchy acidic finish. 92pts"-Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter

2024 Vermentino: "100% fermented and aged in stainless steel, with two months of ageing on fine lees. Aromas of white peach, guava, mango, and honeysuckle effortlessly lift from the glass. A luscious medium-bodied richness of silken fruit envelops the palate, resolving with chalky minerality framed by zesty, lime-bright acidity. Lovely length and tension. 92pts" -Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter