"This year, I thought the Syrahs, Pinots and Chardonnays were especially strong. In fact, Tolmach is among the few producers who really nailed the 2021 Pinot vintage...The Syrahs are also terrific, although they seem to garner less attention...The style here in recent years has trended towards gentler winemaking and softer extractions, which works well for a style that is all about emphasizing freshness and energy."

"I continue to love the wines from Adam Tolmach and Fabien Castel. These lean firmly toward the fresher, elegant end of the spectrum, yet I always find the wines to have wonderful depth of fruit, terrific balance, and singular characters."