The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Smothers-Remick Ridge is a classic Sonoma Valley Cabernet loaded with strong savory/mineral accents. Plum, black cherry, gravel, licorice, incense, chocolate and sage open with a bit of time in the glass. This powerhouse Cabernet just needs time to soften.

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Cougar Ridge offers a compelling mix of opulence and hillside structure. Super-ripe red cherry/plum fruit, rose petal, mint, sweet spice and blood orange all meld together. This is an especially overt, racy style, and yet there is plenty of supporting structure here.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Van der Kamp Vineyard is one of the most distinctive wines in this range. Then again, Van der Kamp is an incredibly singular site. Bright floral and mineral accents complement a core of sweet red berry fruit in a beautifully layered, vibrant Pinot that impresses with its balance and persistence. Give the 2019 a few years to come together.

The 2019 Chardonnay (Alexander Valley) is one of the hidden gems in this range, as it so often is. Rich and tropical, but also light on its feet, the 2019 is a total knockout. All the elements are so nicely balanced. There's terrific complexity and plenty of character. The purity of the flavors is compelling. A hint of new oak frames the finish nicely.

The 2018 Merlot Jackson Park Vineyard offers notable freshness and energy, which works so well in complementing the natural plushness of Merlot. Black cherry, gravel, spice, menthol and licorice lend nuance throughout. This is such a classy wine.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Afleet is a very pretty, gracious Pinot. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, sage and rose petal meld with whole cluster overtones that lead through to the bright, saline finish. I especially like the vibrancy here. This, too, needs quite a bit of air to show at its finest.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Stormin' shows plenty of dark cherry, plum fruit along with the body typically associated with the 777 clone that is at the core of this blend. Ample and creamy, with striking depth, the Stormin' has a lot to offer. Give it a year or two to soften.

The 2020 White Pinot Noir is an unusual, creamy wine. Orchard fruit, dried flowers, mint and chamomile all grace this delicate, incredibly distinctive wine. In 2020, some of the edges are a bit evident, but I suspect most of that has to do with the conditions of the growing season.

The 2019 Chardonnay Jennifer's is a wild, exotic wine that combines heady, tropical inflections with strong phenolic character such that it could be easily confused with a red wine. Apricot, chamomile, spice and tangerine oil give this Chardonnay tons of personality. Intensely cool, coastal air extends the growing season, yielding a wine of notable distinction.

The 2019 Chardonnay Sevens Bench offers lovely textural richness and nuance. Apricot, peach, lemon confit and white flowers meld together in a Chardonnay that deftly balances textural richness and energy. Sweet floral top notes lift the finish nicely. There's certainly plenty to like here.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Land's Edge Vineyards, a blend from Far Coast and Seascape, is bright, effusive and wonderfully inviting. The aromatics and the vibrancy of the fruit are so appealing. Sweet red cherry fruit, kirsch, rose petal, blood orange and mulling spice all meld together in the glass. Shorter time in barrel (10 months) relative to the other Pinots seems to really accentuate the vibrancy of the fruit.

The 2019 Syrah Brosseau is a powerful, dense wine. Black cherry, scorched earth, leather, game, licorice and tobacco infuse the Brosseau with tons of brooding intensity. This is an especially savory, mineral-driven style, with the fruit pushed to the background.

The 2019 Syrah Hawkes Butte offers terrific brightness and energy. Sweet red berry fruit, white pepper, mint, blood orange, cinnamon and chalk lend notable aromatic intensity to the high-toned flavors. Medium in body and attractively nervy, the 2019 has a ton to offer.

The 2019 Chardonnay Skycrest is bright, airy and finely cut. Lemon confit, white flowers, mint and white pepper all grace this high-toned ethereal Chardonnay from
Copain. This opens beautifully with some air.

The 2019 Chardonnay Tidal Break is absolutely delicious. Apricot, tangerine oil and light tropical inflections all grace this classy, beautifully layered Sonoma Coast Chardonnay. Silky and plush, with terrific persistence the 2019 is another winner in this range. The 2019 is impeccably done.

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Vales Edge is packed with sumptuous dark fruit, chocolate, spice and sweet spice. It is one of the riper wines in the lineup, and yet it has plenty if the vibrancy that is such a signature here.

The 2019 Chardonnay Estate is plush, creamy and super-expressive. Apricot, mint, chamomile and light pastry notes all grace this smooth yet understated Chardonnay from Stonestreet.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Lingenfelder Vineyard offers attractive brightness to play off a core of sweet red cherry/plum fruit. The style is a bit on the linear side, and yet there is plenty of both fruit and mid-palate pliancy to pull it all together. This is nicely done.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Perry Ranch Vineyard is a bold, potent wine. Super-ripe dark cherry, plum, clovers, licorice and mocha give the Perry Ranch its dark, rather brooding personality. The 2019 needs a bit of time to come together, as it is a bit awkward in its contours. But there is certainly plenty to look forward to.

The 2020 Pinot Noir Edmeades Vineyard is a very pretty wine. Sweet floral and spice accents give the Edmeades lovely brightness to complement the dark red fruit. There's plenty of vintage 2020 richness, and yet Edmeades also offers a good deal of aromatic intensity and overall energy as well.

The 2019 Sauvignon Blanc Journey is a blend from Matanzas Creek, Knights Valley, Alexander Mountain Estate and Jackson Park, four top estates. Apricot, ginger, mint, lemon confit white flowers and sage all meld together in a Sauvignon Blanc endowed with terrific textural finesse and fine balance. This is a magnificent wine for the year.

The 2018 Merlot (Alexander Valley) is sof, fruity and easygoing, all of which make it a fine choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years. Bright red cherry, plum,spice, new leather, chocolate, and licorice are nicely pushed forward.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Unforgettable shows a lovely red berry fruit character to match its understated, mid-weight personality. Soft, silky tannins wrap it all together. This firms up a touch with air as the acids begin to emerge. The brightness is quite attractive. I would open this an hour or two in advance to allow all the elements to be fully expressive.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Jolie is the most ethereal and lifted of these Pinots. Crushed red berry fruit, cedar, mint and orange peel hover across the palate. Understated and classy to the core, the 2019 is impeccably balanced, not to mention a real charmer.

The 2016 Syrah Outer Limits Vineyard, from Far Coast, is a rare Syrah from the Annapolis district in the northern part of the West Sonoma Coast. It offers up copious dark fruit, black pepper, five spice and bittersweet chocolate. Even at six years of age, the 2016 has a wild, rough around the edges feel that is quite present.