Elena Fucci

Light straw yellow in color; fruity notes of ripe pears, white pepper and hints of sage on the nose; prolonged mineral salt on the palate. A wine with backbone and a likeable companion to many dishes.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. Ripe fruit and wood are the highpoints of the '11 Elena Cabernet; lively and bright on the palate; red currants in the finish.

The Elena Pinot Noir is soft and round; shows ripe, black fruit flavors; smooth in the finish.

89 PTS WILFRED WONG. A total teaser, the brazengly refined '07 Elena Reserve Cabernet shows ripe, red fruit and oak in the nose before blasting the palate with its seductive, berried fruitness.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. Resembles some of the best grown Semillon from Bordeaux, the melon-like, herb-accented '07 Elena Semillon stays focused and fine; crisp on the palate.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. Creamy with precise apple core aromas, the clean and well-designed '08 Elena Reserve Russian River Valley Chardonnay rounds itself on the palate with fine textures.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. A blast of powerful red fruit makes the '05 Elena Grenache one of the most exciting wines made from the California countryside; ripe, round, and delectable.

89 PTS WILFRED WONG. An amazing sweet Riesling, the well-balanced '06 Elena Late Harvest exhibits superb balance of ripe apple and fresh floral aromas and flavors; medium sweet.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. A delectable treat, the bold, yet not hard-edged '08 Elena Cabernet Franc drinks superbly now; loaded with up-front, black fruit, sweet earthy flavors.

89 PTS WILFRED WONG. Styled more to Alsace than California, the dryish '09 Elena Gewurztraminer shows up with rose petal and floral flavors; crisp with just a touch of sweetness.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. A well-focused effort, the lively red currant-like '03 Elena Walch Lagrein offers crisp tart fruit flavors that simply invite a meal; excellent with braised chicken and pilaf.

89 PTS WILFRED WONG. A full-flavored effort, the rich and enticing '12 Elena Chardonnay exhibits firm textures and a sharpness on the palate; food-friendly and fine.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. On the weightier side of the varietal, the rich and grapey '09 Elena Syrah rounds itself nicely on the palate; firm in the finish.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. Pretty nice effort in a difficult vintage, the brisk '11 Elena Merlot exhibits red currant flavors, with a hint of candy; pleasing in the finish.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. Smooth and easy, the very likable '12 Elena Sauvignon Blanc offers ripe melon flavors that glide nicely on the palate.

The Elena Zinfandel is soft, yet vibrant; shows ripe berry aromas and flavors; medium bodied and well balanced.

A fine, full bodied zin, the Elena sends its ripe, red-berried flavors onto the palate; lasting in the finish.

86 PTS, BEST BUY, WILFRED WONG. A treat for who simply love bubbly, the Domaine Elena is pleasing, aromatic, and dry, yet finishes soft and easily; perhaps the best deal in the marketplace; delicious!

86 PTS WILFRED WONG. An incredible deal! The '00 Domaine Elena is one of the BevMo wine department'ssmartest buys! The wine offers rich, bright fruit aromas and a smooth palate; a great party wine!

85 PTS WILFRED WONG. Fresh, light and honest, the well-designed '00 Domaine Elena Chardonnay is a tasty wine that is sure to flatter the chef in the house; pair this wine with an herb-crusted chicken.

GREAT BUY! 87 PT WILFRED WONG! Fresh and seductive, this attractive sparkler is soft and smooth. Rich with ripe, mellow fruit flavors that linger deliciously on the palate. Perfect with Sunday Brunch!

Argentina. Flavors of blackberry, plum and dark chocolate. Soft tannins carry from the mid-palate to the velvety finish.13.8% ABV