Yorkville Cellars 2009 Eleanor of Aquitaine
Grape(s): Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon
Winery: Yorkville Cellars
Region: Mendocino County
Year: 2009
Special Designation: Eleanor of Aquitaine
Price: 20-25

Review:
Lovely aromas of critus fruits and honey combine on the nose. A sip unfurls flavors of lemon, sweet lime, and grapefruit with suggestions of minerals and honey. Lush fruit is in harmony with the wine's dry, balanced acidity. Barrel aging gives it a nice, round body. This is a rich wine white that will compliment crab or shellfish very nicely.
Rating: 91
Character: lush fruit, balanced acidity, supple mouthfeel
Farming Certification: CCOF Organic

Yorkville Cellars 2008 Richard the Loin-Heart
Grape(s): Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Carmenere
Winery: Yorkville Cellars
Region: Mendocino County
Year: 2008
Special Designation: Richard the Loin-Heart
Price: 30-35

Review:
The nose has excellent depth as blackberries, currants, and black cherries are complicated by suggestions of earth, floral notes, dark-chocolate, and a hint of oak. Rich dark fruit flavors dominate the palate, rounded out by a bit of earth, oak, cocoa, and floral suggestions. Complex, fairly dry and bright, it's a wonderful wine for food. Roast chicken, lamb, or a juicy hamburger would all pair nicely.
Rating: 92
Character: dark fruit, balanced tannins, supple mouthfeel
Farming Certification: CCOF Organic

Yorkville Cellars 2010 Sweet Malbec
Grape(s): Malbec
Winery: Yorkville Cellars
Region: Mendocino County
Year: 2010
Special Designation: Sweet Malbec
Price: 20-25

Review:
A rich nose offers aromas of cherries, raspberries, boysenberries, sweet spice, herbs, and a few floral notes. On the palate, raspberries, boysenberries, and cranberry jam combine nicely with brighter floral suggestions. A round, lush, rather sweet wine but it's but not one dimensional. If you like sweetness with some depth, this is a wine to try. Cheesecake sounds like the perfect pairing.
Rating: 90
Character: lush fruit, light acidity, supple mouthfeel
Farming Certification: CCOF Organic

Yorkville Cellars 2010 Rosé de Franc
Grape(s): Cabernet Franc
Winery: Yorkville Cellars
Region: Mendocino County
Year: 2010
Special Designation: Rosé de Franc
Price: 15-20

Review:
Aromas of red berries, rose petals, and an allusion of sweetness greet you on the nose. A sip offers lush strawberry,cherry, and watermelon flavors accented by some lovely floral hints. A lush wine that still has a nice, fresh acidity, it's not sweet, and it's not overly dry like so many Rosés. A great picnic wine, especially with turkey sandwiches.
Rating: 88
Character: lush fruit, fresh acidity, supple mouthfeel
Farming Certification: CCOF Organic

Yorkville Cellars 2010 Sauvignon Blanc
Grape(s): Sauvignon Blanc
Winery: Yorkville Cellars
Region: Mendocino County
Year: 2010
Special Designation: (none)
Price: 15-20

Review:
Notes of grapefruit, fresh cut grass, and a bit of lemon zest can be discovered on the nose. Lively citrus flavors combine with a few grassy suggestions, and a hint of white pepper on the palate. A bright, crisp, dry wine but it's not too sharp, as there is plenty of fruit, too. A great choice for fans of fresh, slightly grassy Sauvignon Blancs.
Rating: 88
Character:lbright mouthfeel, crisp acidity, citrus fruit
Farming Certification: CCOF Organic

Yorkville Cellars 2009 Late Harvest Semillon
Grape(s): Semillon
Winery: Yorkville Cellars
Region: Mendocino County
Year: 2009
Special Designation: Late Harvest
Price: 35-40

Review:
A rich, complex nose greets the senses with aromas of pineapple rind, dried pear, dried apricot, nutty suggestions, honey, and a hint of orange blossoms. The palate delivers layers of flavors, opening with notes of pear, ripe pineapple, and dried apricot before moving into nuances of honey, floral suggestions, and a hint of almond at the finish. A lush, sophisticated, round wine that's not overly sweet, it's very well-balanced and very tasty. Production was quite limited, so get some while you still can.
Rating: 93
Character: lush fruit, round mouthfeel, mild acidity
Farming Certification: CCOF Organic