Lancaster Estate
Lancaster Estate produces wines from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County's warmth-blessed corner of the North Coast. The winery's portfolio centers on Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux varieties, with Nicole's Cabernet Sauvignon and the Winemaker's Cuvée—a blend of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Cabernet Sauvignon—anchoring the red program. A Sauvignon Blanc Reserve rounds the range. Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Decanter, and Wine Spectator have all rated the estate's wines, with Nicole's Cabernet and the Sauvignon Blanc Reserve earning particular recognition at 93 and 92 points respectively on the prestige scale. Alexander Valley's volcanic soils and diurnal temperature swings suit the ripening demands of these varietals, and Lancaster's selections reflect that terroir.
Critics
Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Decanter