R.H. Phillips Vineyard

Smooth, well-structured, and fine; the well-made R H Phillips Toasted Head Merlot combines ripe fruit with excellent balance; great with beef kebobs.

A stylish wine with excellent fruit, the R.H. Phillips Chardonnay is a nicely refined effort; deftly combines ripe fruit with a smooth oak; pairs well with roasted chicken.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. An expressive wine, the large scaled '01 R.H. Phillips EXP Viognier nicely combines ripe, aromatic fruit with a texture that is both rich and elegant; pair with spicy cusines.

The Giguere Ranch Chardonnay is the best of the best from RH Phillips. Malolactic fermentation contributes to a rich wine with added complexity. The finish is long and creamy.

Dark and nearly brooding, the expansive R.H. Phillips EXP Syrah is a tasty red wine treat; the wine's lush textures make it an excellent choice with marinated flank steak.

A lively and delicious effort, the tasteful Night Harvest shows up with excellent ripe melon aromas and flavors; great with baked pork chops.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. A real fine quaffer, the peach-scented, pleasantly creamy '07 Night Harvest Chardonnay pulls no punches; simply drinks well; give this one a good chill and send down the hatch.

86 PTS WILFRED WONG. Fits the bill for a cab in this price range, the tasty '06 Night Harvest Cabernet is ripe, soft, and smooth; easy from start to finish with flavors of ripe fruit and sweet earth.

One of America's top white wines available in 1.5 liter bottles; premium quality, the wine's citrusy aromas and flavors lend themselves to a plate of linguine in clam sauce.

Best buy! 86 pts, Wine Spectator. Superb with seafood or poultry.