Checking in as a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Bosché offers plums, black fruits, spice, graphite, dark chocolate, and scorched earth wood smoke aromas and flavors. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it shows concentration and nice balance, with a structured mouthfeel and ripe tannins. While the fruit leans to the very ripe side, this impressive effort will evolve for 8-10 years.

There's a lot of whole cluster; 50-60% minimum says winemaker Shane Moore. These specific Zena Crown blocks are adjacent to the Cristom estate. Stone and savoury with smoky notes on the nose of rose petals and mountain scrub. On the palate, you get ample fleshy berries; this wine has a depth and sweet fruit character.

The coolest site, Clairiere, is one of the sweet spots on the vineyard, with fruit coming from the clearing. Winemaker Erik Kramer believes it drives a mineral, cerebral Pinot Noir—gobs of mint leaves and white pepper with a noticeable wack of ocean air salinity. The fruit comes second in this wine, following the savoury core: salty and crunchy red fruits and tart berries.

Emery is at the top of the Willakenzie estate and tops out at 730ft. It has great airy seaspray aromas and wet clay with notes of crunchy cranberry and mint leaf. Its layered complex minerality and savoury spice mingle with notes of sweet blue fruits and dazzling red currant on the palate.

Robust red and black fruit flavours with notes of sweet spices, the Kiana neighbourhood on the southwest portion of the Willakenzie Estate this block sits at 450ft. While the knoll is exposed, it's not the windiest portion of the estate. There's a depth of fruit and great classic Willamette character—notes of turned earth, mint leaves and taut candied raspberry aromas. There is a lengthy savoury depth and saline linear character to the finish.

Bella Vida abuts Maresh Vineyard in the Dundee Hills. It's been a part of the Penner-Ash program for many years and is part of the house's signature style. Planted to a multitude of Dijon clones, it shows classic berries and forest tree aromatics. Red berries and savoury herbs frame the palate with flavours of pomegranate and red plums carrying into the spicy clove finish.

From the renowned Hyland Vineyard, this wine comes from younger vines at the older vineyard, planted in the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s. The aromas are generous with sweet, lush
berries and turned earth. The palate gives a depth of fleshy fruits. Sweet blueberries mingle with alpine herbs on the palate and a white pepper dash at the finish.

Fruit from old and younger vines off this founding site in the Dundee Hills is wildly floral and alluring. Notes of sweet red and blue berry fruits that mingle with violets, rose petals and lilac, the palate is elegant and refined with blue fruits, red plums and tones of gorgeous dried herbs.

This Willamette Valley bottling is comprised of 12 different sites from throughout the valley. This is the focus of her Pinot program, says winemaker Kate Ayres. It shows the classic signature of the region: red berries, blood orange, and gorgeous florals on the nose. The palate is sleek and
composed. There is an elegance through the fruit-first fore palate with ample wild spices and savoury mint leaf that brings a beautiful finish.

For winemaker Kate Ayres, the Pas de Nom is about delicacy and lightness. The nose is floral and ethereal, with sweet strawberries, clove, and a touch of sweet earth. The palate flashes delicacy, with sweet fleshy raspberries.

Stunning aromatics, with full creamy notes of lemon curd, I put more effort into my chardonnay than anything else, says Shane Moore. Gorgeous clove honey, lemon merengue and the
mouthfeel are beautifully layered, with rich lemon pastry cream and piquant touches of candied ginger.

Napa Valley’s historic Freemark Abbey has been in business for over 100 years. Its wine was even included in the 1976 Judgement of Paris. This is a beautiful single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon with deep black and blue berry aromas and hints of dried herbs. The palate is as deep as a Napa Cab can go with subtle yet present tannins soaking into the core of fruit. It's a young wine but it’s drinking wonderfully now.

This is Rutherford from the get-go, with a large, broad-shouldered core of cassis and black cherry notes liberally laced with singed cedar and tobacco. A well-buried iron detail provides a steady underpinning on the fine-grained and lengthy finish. Solid. Best from 2027 through 2040. 1,641 cases made.

An impressive version, offering a firm and compact mix of peach, tangerine, mango and grilled Meyer lemon flavors, with details of salted butterscotch, orange blossoms and white tea that expand on the finish, which is long, broad and fresh. Drink now.

Dense, dark and succulent, with plenty of precision to the details on this polished red. Starts off with a deep core of blackberry, spiced plum and cassis flavors, showing notes of espresso, dried porchini and rosemary. Black and white pepper details and dense tannins leave a lasting impression. Drink now through 2037.—M.W.

Black olive, grilled plum and sage notes are firm and generous up front. Details of white pepper, thyme, eucalyptus and cigar box are expressive and intense, with salted black licorice and black walnut liqueur on the finish. Drink now through 2038.—M.W.

Fresh and vibrant satsuma tangerine, Meyer lemon, pear pastry and ginger notes mingle with Honeycrisp apple and lemon sherbet, with accents of brioche, sweet cream and spices on a supple, elegant frame. Drink now through 2034. 1,139 cases made.

Fresh and vibrant satsuma tangerine, Meyer lemon, pear pastry and ginger notes mingle with Honeycrisp apple and lemon sherbet, with accents of brioche, sweet cream and spices on a supple, elegant frame. Drink now through 2034. 1,139 cases made.

Offers a stunning, precise mix of lemon, apple and pear flavors, with a touch of grilled peach, all on a sleek, mouthwatering frame that gains momentum on the finish. White tea, spice, ginger and lemongrass notes emerge. Drink now through 2036. 246 cases made.

Offers a vibrant, mouthwatering mix of apple, lemon, yuzu and lime, with a firm element of crushed rock minerality. Fresh notes of lemon verbena and lemon basil join freshly grated ginger, lime zest and lemon blossoms on a sleek, impressive frame. Drink now through 2033. 172 cases made.

The 2022 Château Lassègue is terrific and just another incredibly impressive Saint-Emilion in this sensational vintage. Based on 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, its deep ruby/plum hue is followed by a ripe yet vibrant perfume of darker berries, truffly earth, tobacco, and floral nuances. With plenty of classic Right Bank minerality as well as a full-bodied, layered, opulent mouthfeel, it has sweet yet present tannins, impeccable balance, and outstanding length. It offers ample pleasure today yet will cruise for two decades in cold cellars

Notes of black currant, black cherry, black olive, tobacco, bell pepper, iron and sweet spices permeate this sleek, polished red. Harmonious and really comes together on the long, fruit-stained finish. Approachable now, but there's no rush. Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2033.

Talk about convincing. This is firm, rich, impressive and delicious. Redcurrant, florals, woodsmoke and cloves with a potpourri burst on the finish. Lots of fine-grained tannin here. This is both a serious wine, and a seriously good one.

Very deep, colour with a brilliant purple rim; as dark as Australian pinot noir gets. The bouquet is a mixture of fragrant herbs, sweet Turkish Delight, pot-pourri and underbrush, while the palate is medium-full-bodied and very deep, with impressive structure and a long follow-through. Dark cherry is deep within the core and takes its time to emerge. There's a mass of fine, dry, powdery tannin, perfectly balanced with the concentrated flavour. An impressively powerful pinot noir which should have a rosy future.

From the producer's high-elevation estate vineyard, which grows both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and one of the largest vineyards in the Anderson Valley, the 2022 Skycrest Vineyard Chardonnay is aged in a mix of French and Austrian oak, never more than 25% new. Soft layers of pear, melon, and fig accent a medium-bodied palate of tremendous texture and refinement. Aging potential is at least 10 years.