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Just got the new Robert Parker scores and we very pleased.  Our Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs continue to be some of his favorites in Northern California, with the Lorenzo topping the list this year.  Also, after not reviewing our Steel Plow for 5 vintages, he gave the 2008 90 pts!

2009 Overlook Chardonnay (not yet released)  
2008 Damaris Reserve Chardonnay  
2008 Lorenzo Chardonnay
2008 Bien Nacido Chardonnay
2008 Rodgers Creek Chardonnay Sold Out
2009 Grand Detour Pinot Noir (not yet released)
2008 Solomon Hills Pinot Noir Sold Out
2008 Steel Plow Syrah Limited Availability
91 pts
92 pts
94+ pts
91 pts
90 pts
89 pts
88 pts
90 pts

 

     Click here for full review, Robert Parker 2011 Review

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We, here at Landmark, value the unique diversity of our chardonnays.  From the minerality and citrus tones found in Lorenzo, to the rich, unctuous, full-bodied Damaris, each chardonnay exhibits their own characteristics.  We always strive to distinguish our chardonnays from any other.  In turn, we appreciate when someone else takes the time to recognize the complexity within our wines.

There is a gap that divides the world consume the wine. There are people who prefer the robust flavors of red wine and the wines you prefer the delicate balance of white. For those who are limited to one type of wine has not released the full potential of the beverage known as “nectar of the gods….read more

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Check out what Mike Madigan had to say about the 2007 Overlook on his log.

“Finally, a Truly Spellbinding Chardonnay”

Easy-going but unabashedly multifarious figure before this penman’s palate. Pronounced notes with impressive sequence, coherence. Delightful presence and mouthfeel that transcends to all levels of the sip. The variety in appellation, her three homes, the quiddity of this bottle’s voracity. Tall and thick harmonies of caramel, green apple and almond, bestow a character of an easy nature. She doesn’t force anything, she understands the moment, the reality of enjoyment at an insouciant pace. “Sip as and when you wish,” she says. Further into my sips, she reveals her smoky and foggy approach, the creamy nature of her dialogue would seduce even the most particular of glass tilters. A true treat, a charming Chardonnay, one I save for the the dusk succeeding a hot Sonoma Valley Summer. A character with a … Read more »


Came across this post on Robert Parker’s bulletin.  A gentleman based in Honolulu conducted a blind tasting featuring White Burgundies and California Chards.  To his surprise and our delight, his group gave top marks to our ’06 Overlook.  Check out the post below.