Bruce Dunbar

8.8

Built for the cellar, this young pinot has plenty of room to develop. It’s reserved in its youth, maybe dark and brooding like the stereotypical Pacific Northwest weather it grew up in. Air reveals dark berries, hints of evergreen and forest floor, crisp acidity and pliable tannins. Looking forward to revisiting in a few years. — 16 hours ago

Bruce Dunbar

8.8

A sturdy white in the Bordeaux Blanc style, the ‘24 highlights great Sauvignon Blanc fruit in its youth with just a bit of Semillon weight. Floral and melon flavors pop along with bright acidity now, but the structuring Semillon should take a more central role over time. — 2 months ago

Bruce Dunbar

8.8

Very good with lots of room for development. Loaded with dark fruit, earthy notes, graphite, a touch of oak. Silky smooth despite its depth. — 3 months ago

Bruce Dunbar

8.2

Dry with still firm tannins but perhaps a bit past its prime as it was leaning more earthy, prune in profile than brighter fruit. — 3 months ago

Bruce Dunbar

8.8

First pass at the ‘22 reveals a dark, brooding wine that is plummy, musty and dark with mild tannins and acidity and some earthy minerality. It leans dense over structured but drinks very well for a young PS. — 8 days ago

Bruce Dunbar

9.1

I’m late to writing this having worked my way through half a case since 2019, but the wine was outstanding throughout and still seemed to have a lot of life in Jan ‘26. Deep, dark, sweet fruit, edges may have rounded over time but maintains a gentle acidity and earthy finish. Raspberry, tart cherry, plummy finish, a depth that few other WH North Slopes have. Wish I had more. — a month ago

Bruce Dunbar

8.7

With another year in bottle, the ‘22 is a slightly more rounded version of its prior self. Still rich with florals and white fruit typical to the wine, the minerality has receded a touch and the acidity softened slightly. A very good and drinkable dry Riesling. — 3 months ago

Bruce Dunbar

9.0

The ‘22 Hayne drinks beautifully right out of the gate and seems to have the pie dial to evolve for years to come. It’s super bright, with crisp acidity and a bushel of red berry flavor, rounded and dimensioned by anise, kirsch and a stony base. Loaded with flavor and character. — a month ago

Bruce Dunbar

9.0

The ‘23 Lichau Hills is a showcase for the fruit, starting off lean, pure, and elegant. With a long decant, some softer edges, redder fruits, and the rocky soil of the vineyard started to show through. Mild acids and tannins. A bit one dimensional but it is very, very young. Food friendly. — a month ago

Bruce Dunbar

8.9

Beautiful nose of Kirsch; loaded with sweet, dark fruit — cherry herring stands out — and minerality with mild acidity. Not as deep and complex as some vintages, lacking the garrigue and pepper elements. Still, a very good Syrah. — 3 months ago