R.H. Phillips Vineyard

85 PTS WILFRED WONG. Soft and commercial, the easy-drinking '04 R.H. Phillips Cabernet offers no surprises; simply a pleasant red wine with no edges.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. An active wine, the lively '04 RH Phillips Chardonnay offers fine green apple flavors on the palate; excellent staying power, this wine excels with its balance; lasting finish.

How can one go wrong with this perfect wine gift? Packed with a pocketful of goodies and a bottle of the famed, R.H. Phillips Toasted Head Chardonnay, this a superb, universal offering.

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 fruit forward syrah with generous raspberry and spicy fruit aromas. The fruit is elegantly integrated with rich caramel; vanilla flavors throughout the glass.

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.

Aromas of raspberry fruit,cinnamon, and rosted coffe are present along with flavors of tart cherry, rich blackberry and currant flavors balance the full tannins.

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.

Fresh strawberry and cherry fruit give way to subtle vanilla and licorice spice flavors. The flavors are big and rich with full bodied tannins.

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.