The 2021 Chardonnay Vintner's Reserve blends fruit from Monterey, Santa Barbara and Mendocino counties. It was barrel fermented and matured for seven months in 11% new French and American oak. It has gregarious aromas of apple, toast, allspice and citrus peel. The medium-bodied palate’s mouthcoating flavors are refreshed by bright acidity, and it has a pleasantly toasty finish. 2.1 million cases were made.

The 2020 Jackson Estates Collection Syrah was matured for 10 months in 6% new French oak. It’s scented of Morello cherries, blueberries, bitter chocolate, green olives and powdered sugar. The full-bodied palate is packed with concentrated, perfumed fruit. It’s structured by grainy tannins and bright acidity and has a long, gently candied finish. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. 421 cases produced

Appealing for its fruit-forward mix of peach, citrus and apple flavors, this is plump and juicy on a mouthwatering frame. Drink now. 64,997 cases made.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast was matured for six months in 20% new French oak. It’s bursting with aromas of cranberry jelly, lavender, licorice and mossy bark. The medium-bodied palate is soft and approachable with generous, earth-laced fruit and a perfumed finish. It overdelivers for its modest price and is widely available (205,000 cases were produced).

The 2021 Chardonnay Russian River Valley was barrel fermented and matured for 10 months in 30% new French oak. It’s scented of yellow apples, flint, pie crust and allspice. The palate balances gently creamy, buttery flavors with refreshing acidity, and it has a long, flavorful finish. 31,000 cases produced.

Matured in 28% new French and American oak, the 2021 Chardonnay Grand Reserve is scented of grilled peaches, matchstick, toast and honey, plus wafts of allspice. The lightbodied palate is bright and refreshing with a core of spicy fruit and a gently tangy finish. 145,000 cases produced.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Jackson Estate Outland Ridge, matured for 13 months in 39% new French oak, has layered aromas of wild berries, mushrooms, allspice and graphite. The medium-bodied palate is chalky and mouthwatering with bold flavors and generous new oak character. 1,180 cases produced.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Grand Reserve was matured for 10 months in 41% new French oak. It takes some time to reveal aromas of pomegranate, blackberry, Earl Grey tea leaves, aniseed and forest floor. The light-bodied palate is chalky and energetic with understated, gently herbal flavors and a spicy finish. 2,524 cases produced.

The 2020 Chardonnay Grand Reserve from Santa Barbara County was barrel fermented and matured for eight months in 28% new French oak. It's scented of baked yellow apples, honeysuckle, matchstick and beeswax. The medium-bodied palate features ripe stone fruit and honey-nut undertones. It’s balanced by bright acidity and has a flavorful finish. 175,833 cases produced.

The 2021 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast was barrel fermented and matured for eight months in 17% new French and American oak. It’s scented of toast and nutmeg over a core of yellow apples and honey. The palate is creamy and flavorful with an easygoing, biscuity finish.

Matured for 20 months in 44% new French oak, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Poet's Peak is scented of black cherry candy, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, menthol and cured meats. The palate is full-bodied and chewy with fruit that’s more restrained than the nose indicates, and it has a simple finish. 499 cases produced.

The 2019 Winemaster's Blend is composed of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot matured for 20 months in 42% new French oak. It has very ripe aromas of red cherry candy, cassis, powdered sugar and vanilla bean. The fullbodied palate is dense and ripe, its sweet fruit structured by chewy tannins, and it has just enough freshness to carry the finish. Drink it over the next few years. 411 cases produced.

The 2020 Jackson Estate Pinot Noir Anderson Valley was matured for 12 months in 20% new French oak. It has somewhat muddled aromas of roasted plums and cranberries, forest floor and lavender. The medium-bodied palate is soft and floral with rounded freshness and a spicy finish. Drink it over the next year or two. 1,508 cases produced.

The 2020 Pinot Noir Grand Reserve, matured in 18% new French oak for nine months, has somewhat muddled aromas of red and black berries, mushrooms and autumn leaves. The medium-bodied palate is bright and perfumed with gently rustic, chewy tannins and a fragrant finish. Drink it over the next year or two. 2,524 cases produced.

Matured for nine months in 18% new French oak, the 2021 Pinot Noir Vintner’s Reserve opens with some rubbery reduction that gives way to briary fruit, orange peel, cinnamon, autumn leaves and earth. The light-bodied palate is soft and understated with easygoing flavors and a spicy finish. 75,000 cases produced.

The 2020 Chardonnay Vintner's ReseThe 2020 Chardonnay Vintner's Reserve comes from Monterey, Mendocino and Santa Barbara counties. Ninety-four percent of it was barrel fermented, and the wine was matured for six months in about 11% new French and American oak. It has savory aromas of yellow apples, cheese rind, cream and flint. The medium-bodied palate has dense flavors, a somewhat tacky texture and a hint of bitterness. 1,888,120 cases were made. Drink it over the next year or two.rve comes from Monterey, Mendocino and Santa Barbara counties. Ninety-four percent of it was barrel fermented, and the wine was matured for six months in about 11% new French and American oak. It has savory aromas of yellow apples, cheese rind, cream and flint. The medium-bodied palate has dense flavors, a somewhat tacky texture and a hint of bitterness. 1,888,120 cases were made. Drink it over the next year or two.

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Vintner's Reserve is blended with 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot, 3% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot. It was matured for 14 months in French (52%) and American oak (28%). It has understated aromas of redcurrant and cherry, menthol, vanilla and allspice. The palate is full-bodied and somewhat rustic with ripe fruit, chewy tannins and muted freshness. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. 182,645 cases produced.

The 2020 Pinot Noir Vintner’s Reserve comes from Monterey, Sonoma, Mendocino and Santa Barbara counties. Matured for eight months in 12% new French oak, it’s scented of woodsmoke, cranberries, blood orange and forest floor. The light-bodied palate is chalky and fresh with somewhat dilute, earth-laced flavors and a simple, juicy finish. Drink it over the next year or two. 75,425 cases produced.

La Crema’s Monterey bottling (the winery makes Chardonnays from several regions) hits an ideal balance between the rich-and-oaky and lean-and-crisp schools of Chardonnay, with a mix of tropical and orchard fruit flavors.

Aromas of bright cherries, raspberries and a hint of sweet oak. Bright and juicy flavours of cherry and raspberry have a nice citrus backbone and barely perceptible tannins. Excellent acidity and balance. (AY) 14.2%

From the Yamill-Carlton region of Oregon, this balanced and understated chardonnay has bright acidity but a creamy finish. Apple, spice and vanilla notes

A bit deeper and richer than many Oregon pinot noirs. Ripe cherry and berry notes with a pleasant hint of oak.

This wine is complex, with aromas of baked fruit, orange blossom, papaya and dried allspice on the nose. Flavors on the palate are baked Golden Delicious apple, peach, orange zest and dried apricot interlaced with mineral, caramel, cardamon and a dry, juicy finish. Pair with grilled pork chop, roasted peach and arugula.

This wine is bright, with aromas of black strawberry, boysenberry, citrus, mulled spices and toasted vanilla on the nose. The flavors on the palate are dark cherry, sweet maple, blood orange, crushed dried herbs and grapefruit rind. It finishes with dry, juicy tannins. Pair with mushroom risotto.

Wet rock and peeled citrus aromas meet with warmer honeysuckle scents on the nose of this bottling. The palate combines soft lemon, butter and nectarine flavors into a very likable sip.