Ten MacRostie wines have been recommended by Jim Gordon in the June/July 2023 issue of Wine Enthusiast Advance Buying Guide.

Wine Enthusiast Advance Buying Guide

June/July 2023

Jim Gordon

2019 MacRostie Sparkling Brut – 93 Points, Editor’s Choice: Excellent; highly recommended

“This ele­gant and complex wine shows tasty benefits of aging on the yeast lees, lending layers of savory, toasty, nutty flavors to the bracing lemon and green apple primary flavors. Its racy acidity, bone-dry feel and fine-beaded mousse will wow fans of serious bub­bles.” -Jim Gordon

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2021 MacRostie Nightwing Vineyard Pinot Noir – 93 Points: Excellent; highly recommended

“Black-fruit flavors crowd this well-saturated, well-built wine that wraps the fruit in rather firm tannins. Black cher­ries, blackberries, and hints of mint give it great promise for drinking in the future. Best from 2026- 2032.” -Jim Gordon

2021 MacRostie Gap’s Crown Vineyard Petaluma Gap Pinot Noir – 93 Points: Excellent; highly recommended

“Rhubarb and sour cherry flavors mingle with somewhat riper black cherries in this medium-bodied, mouth-watering, acid-driven wine. It’s a real palate cleanser that’s refreshing, has some textural bite and should age well through 2030.” -Jim Gordon

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2021 MacRostie Nunes Vineyard Pinot Noir – 92 Points: Excellent; highly recommended

“This well-concen­trated but light-bodied and nicely grippy wine offers black tea, black cherries, rhubarb and raspberry fla­vors on an appropriately firm texture of good acidity and moderate tannins. Not a cocktail hour wine but something elegant to serve at dinner.” -Jim Gordon

2021 MacRostie Russian River Valley Pinot Noir – 92 Points: Excellent; highly recommended

“This sturdy, well-structured wine lifts tasty red- and black-fruit flavors with lively acidity and moderate tannins for an appetizing tex­ture. Good concentration and depth keep it inter­esting sip after sip.” -Jim Gordon

2021 MacRostie Wildcat Mountain Pinot Noir – 92 Points: Excellent; highly recommended

“Sweet-smelling strawber­ries and red cherries lead to warm plum and black-cherry flavors in this inviting, full-bodied wine. A rich mouthfeel and silky tannins lend an appetizing texture.” -Jim Gordon

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2021 MacRostie Woolsey Road Chardonnay  – 92 Points: Excellent; highly recommended

“Frank fruitiness and a generous dash of oak spices give this wine plenty to appreciate, as bright green apples and Bosc pears in the nose give way to vanilla, coconut, and butter on the palate. A vein of zippy acidity keeps it well balanced and appetizing.” -Jim Gordon

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2021 MacRostie Sonoma Coast Chardonnay – 91 Points: Excellent; highly recommended

“Well-balanced and rather light on its feet, this elegant but full-bodied wine complements lemon and lime notes with richer vanilla and but­ter nuances on a smooth and slightly tangy texture.” -Jim Gordon

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2021 MacRostie Manzana Vineyard Green Valley Pinot Noir – 91 Points: Excellent; highly recommended

“This charming, fresh-tasting wine is perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Its vivid acidity and mouth-watering raspberry and red cherry flavors are refreshing and memorable, and the texture is crisp and appetizing.” -Jim Gordon

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2021 MacRostie Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir – 91 Points: Excellent; highly recommended

“Smooth, complete and nicely fruity, this full-bodied wine shows fresh red and black cherries, dark plums and subtle oak spices such as cinnamon, vanilla and cedar, while moderate tannins aid the appetizing texture.” -Jim Gordon