($52, Wilson Daniels): Readers know I am an enthusiastic fan of Kumeu River’s wines.  For me, this one, named in honor of the patriarch of the family, is always their best.  It holds that position in 2011.  It conveys the all-too-often elusive balance of richness and vivacity, with just the right amount of each.  Add great length and waves of flavors — none of them bombastic — as it sits in the glass and you have an exceptional wine.  It’s a gorgeous wine to drink now when celebrating a special occasion or simply a Wednesday night.
96 Michael Apstein Aug 26, 2014