2014 Holman Ranch Pinot Noir Kelly's Press Estate Grown, USA, California, Carmel Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2014
Score: 
68
Grade: 
D
Current Price: 
$28.00USD

Light ruby in color, clear and bright.  The nose has rhubarb and slight cranberries with a touch of asparagus.  On the palate, this has cranberries.  Not much depth.  Biting acidity.  A thankfully short finish.  Not sure where this goes from here.  I tried a few different bottles but poured out all my glasses and switched to beer.  

2015 Jarman Sparkling Wine, USA, California, Carmel Valley

Score: 
85
Grade: 
B
Current Price: 
$98.00USD

This comes in 1.5L bottles.  It is a Sparkling Brut Rose.  Very pale pink in color.  A light mousse with smaller bubbles.  The nose has a cherry red pop quality to it although much lighter along with a bit of fresh baked bread.  On the palate, this has decent acidity.  Light cherries with some Fuji apples.  Moderate acidity.  Medium finish.  This drinks easy and will work better with food. A nice touch for hors d'oeuvres especially if salty.  Drink now.  

2018 Holman Ranch Rosé of Pinot Noir Susan's Saignée, USA, California, Carmel Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2018
Score: 
82
Grade: 
B-
Current Price: 
$29.00USD

Very pale pink in color.  The nose has slight strawberry notes.  Light bodied.  On the palate, this has some strawberries.  Very light.  Served quite cold (at a wedding at the ranch), this was refreshing.  It should be consumed this year.  It lacks a lot of acidity, so keep the food light or serve on its own.  Serving ice cold was probably a good idea.  

2018 Holman Ranch Chardonnay Virgin Chardonnay Holman Ranch, USA, California, Carmel Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2018
Score: 
86
Grade: 
B
Current Price: 
$26.00USD

I attended a wedding recently at Holman Ranch and this was served.  Of the three wines I tried, this was the best one.  Pale gold in color.  The nose has some peach and melon.  Nice.  On the palate, this is nice.  Easy drinking with a bit of melon.  Clean.  No bite. This should be consumed in the next year or so.  It will work with lighter foods or on its own.