The 2022 ‘Edmeades’ comes from a later harvest than most of the rest of California. This site was less impacted by the heat dome. This offers black truffle and dark raspberry notes on the nose with damp earthy tones. The palate is neatly textured with a smooth mouthfeel and gorgeous sense of weight. Delicious and dense, enjoy now and over the next ten plus years. Drink 2024-2034

Fantastic right out of the gate, the 2022 Siduri ‘Zena Crown Vineyard’ Pinot Noir is a beautiful wine that has some really nice aging potential. Stored in 30% new French oak the wine was sourced mainly from the stony part of the hill. The wine offers cranberry and orange peel flavors alongside volcanic earth and wild mushroom notes on the palate. Showing good weight and length this is drinking beautifully right now. Drink 2024-2036

Aromas of lemon peel, orange blossoms and oyster shells. The palate is medium-bodied with energetic acidity, a creamy mouthfeel and notes of grapefruit, flint and almond meal. Very tightly wound and delicate. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

A cluster of damson and black cherry notes dominate the nose. It takes a minute in the glass before peeling back the layers. It's clearly a complex, well constructed and enjoyable wine with lovely sweetness to the cherry and blackberry fruits, showing a touch of raspberry as things open up, with a fresh finish. There is excellent oak integration, as ever (from 20 different forests, one of the real specificities of this estate under winemaker Pierre Seillan). Malo took place in vat, then the wine was racked into barrels for ageing, with 60% new oak. 3.75pH. Harvested 24 September to 13 October, giving a good yield of 49hl/ha.

Rich plum in colour, this grips right from the off, and moves slowly and carefully through the palate, revealing brambly blue and red fruits, and a lovely sense of energy and uplift. Extremely good quality, with sage and saffron edges alongside layers of fine tannins that close in towards the finish, slowing things down even more. This will age well, and is an elegant yet concentrated wine.

So bright, ripe and full-bodied, an exuberant wine that's big but balanced. Vibrant red and black cherries, red currants, spearmint and ample baking spices on moderate tannins. It ages 16 months in one-third new French oak barrels. Drink now or hold.

Responsible Bottle. Fruity and floral on the nose with more cranberry than cherry. Fruity and full on the palate with crunchy fruit and a lovely zing. Another fantastic wine.

Two ‘dead south facing blocks’ toward the back of the vineyard, on a conical-shaped hill, winemaker Shane Moore believes these are among Willamette Valley's grand cru sites. ‘They're the best on our 200-acre vineyard,’ Moore says. 667 and Pommard clones, this Pinot Noir has a dark and savoury character to it, with savoury notes of roast seaweed, soy and balsamic. This is a wine that shows depth and concentration—showing elegance, depth and a brilliant acidity to finish.

A lush and ripe-tasting but also bright and balanced wine that's mouthwatering to sip. It offers sour cherry and red cherry aromas followed by good baked cherries, red currants and dried cranberries on the palate. Moderate tannins and tangy acidity give it life and energy through a lingering finish. Sustainable. Drink now or hold.

Bright, polished and layered, this is a harmonious wine that blends apples, lemon zest, light baking spices and vanilla bean. Medium-bodied with a rich mid-palate, vibrant acidity and a sense of chalky minerality. Drink or hold.

Semi-opaque ruby.  Dark cherry, plum and a hint of sandalwood show on the nose. Lovely, silky texture with pretty, up front fruit but not as much depth as the Strada al Sasso. On the palate notes of earthy tobacco complement fresh, dark red fruit. Finishes dry. This is the inaugural release of this Gran Selezione. 95% Sangiovese and 5%Colorino sourced from 550m high estate vineyards. Matured in second use French oak barrels for 12 months. pH 3.37, 15% alc 

Semi-opaque dark red.  This 100% Merlot (2018 is the first vintage to be all Merlot) is sourced from the Valadorna and Capraia vineyard blocks located in a cooler part of the estate with a stream running through it. It opens with scents of black plum, herbal spice, and a hint of blue fruit. This is a big, chewy wine that’s admirably concentrated, deeply flavored and beautifully balanced with a long, firm finish and fine tannins. 100% Merlot matured 12 months in 70% new French oak. pH 3.58, 14.5% alc. 

This clonal study is juicy and delicious, starting with aromas of cherry compote, alpine strawberry and the warmth of French toast spices. A firm grip grabs the palate, framing strawberry and Bing cherry flavors that are warmed by creamy spices and a tinge of orange rind

Bright cherry, cola spice and orange peel aromas jump from the glass of this fruit-forward but complex Pinot. The palate features flavors of black cherry, racy raspberry-lime acidity, plush tannin and echoes of barrel spice throughout the finish. This is an energetic wine with solid aging potential. Cellar Selection.

This wine is lush, with aromas of juicy plum, berries, citrus and floral notes on the nose. The flavors on the palate are strawberry-pomegranate, Bing cherry, cranberry cocktail, studded cinnamon spice, orange zest, watermelon, licorice-vanilla cream and dried herbs, with a mouthwatering, long finish. Decant and enjoy with roasted chicken.

This wine is rich, with aromas of red currant, Bing cherry, cream soda and toasty oak on the nose. The flavors on the palate are black strawberry, cherry and dried currant, with nutmeg, orange zest and a long, dry finish. Decant and enjoy

This wine is deep, with aromas of boysenberry, pomegranate, black plum, toasted Tahitian vanilla and dried florals on the nose. Flavors on the palate are black raspberry-rhubarb coulis and youthful strawberry, mingled with coriander, dark chocolate, orange cream and a long, silky finish. Pair with grilled chicken paillard.

This wine is concentrated, with aromas of stone fruit, citrus, toasted vanilla and notes of baking spice on the nose. The flavors on the palate are baked yellow apple, peach and orange marmalade, intertwined with cinnamon, mineral and a supple, dry and long finish. Pair with grilled pancetta-wrapped monkfish.

Impressive for its structure and detail, this Pinot serves up raspberry and boysenberry flavors laced with forest floor and crushed stone tones that build richness toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2032.

Opens with a supple texture and slowly builds tension at the core, with detailed flavors of raspberry and blueberry highlighted by dusky spice and crushed stone notes as this finishes with refined tannins. Drink now through 2032.

On the nose, the 2022 Chardonnay Machado is a lovely, balanced combination of herbal, floral and saline. It straddles taut focus and textural breadth with admirable precision on the palate, framed by intense salinity that propels through its delicious, multilayered finish. Within a diverse array of singlevineyard Chardonnays, I found this to be the most complete and age-worthy expression.

The 2019 Merlot Keyes Vineyard, matured for 20 months in 30% new French oak, has expressive scents of red and black currants, juniper, tobacco leaves, truffle and pencil shavings. The full-bodied palate features layer after layer of mineral-laced fruit. It’s structured by supple tannins and bright acidity and has a long, nuanced finish. 400 cases produced.

The 2019 Encantadora is a blend of 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc matured for 20 months in 30% new French oak. It has intense aromas of red and black cherries, tobacco, charcuterie, dark chocolate and juniper. The full-bodied palate is packed with juicy fruit. It’s structured by powdery tannins and has a long, elegant finish. 310 cases were made.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Stormin' was matured for 16 months in 48% new French oak. It has a medium ruby color and lush scents of black cherries, blueberries, bergamot and turned earth. The palate is silky and fresh with youthfully coiled fruits and a long, spicy finish. It could use another 2-3 years in bottle to unwind. 305 cases were made.