The NV Éclatant Brut is a composition of 48% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay and 12% Pinot Meunier. Base wines were barrel-fermented, and this iteration is composed mainly of wine from the 2020 vintage (picked before the wildfires) plus 12% reserve wine. It spent four years en tirage and received 3.5 grams per liter dosage. Disgorged in June of 2025, it has layered aromas of red apples, toasted bread, iodine and saline. The palate is nuanced and mineral-driven with a luxurious, creamy texture. Bright acidity adds tension, and it has a long, elegant finish. Its seamless blend of orchard fruit and autolysis is more reminiscent of Champagne than some of the fruit-driven styles made in California. 137 cases were made.

Of Arceno’s two Gran Selezione, Strada al Sasso is the earthier and wilder in 2022, showing more of a Sangiovese accent. The nose layers animal musk and seaweed over orris root and amarena cherry, its aromatic intensity boosted by the sandstone-derived soils of this 420–450 m asl site. The palate keeps the same dark tone, led more by bitterness than acidity, a cacao bittersweetness giving it shape. Toward the back, tannins gather into a tight central strip, touched with a faint sweetness.

Succulent and generous, with lemon curd, ripe peach, marmalade and wildflower honey. Shows generous notes of tangerine, mango and orange blossoms, plus a hint of green tea, and juicy, mouthwatering acidity keeps the flavors fresh and in focus, especially on the long finish. Drink now through 2036.

Very chalky and dusty, showing golden raspberries and grapefruit on the nose as well as a burst of red raspberries and juicy cherries with pits on the palate. Brioche too. Rich and satisfying with a clean, dry finish. 88 months en tirage. Dosage 0 g/L. Disgorged 2024. Drink or hold.

Generous and salty, showing aromas of yellow apples, chalk and cream with a wonderfully dense texture and flavors of lemons, grapefruit, a little iodine and brioche. The crisp, dry finish has long minerality and a bit of richness. 88 months en tirage. Dosage 0.2 g/L. Disgorged August 2024. Drink or hold.

Lovely perfumed aromas of orange peel, black pepper and sandalwood. Medium-bodied, the mouthwatering palate has tense acidity and fine, elegant tannins with sweet spices and citrus zest in the finish. Drink or hold.

This plush, full-bodied wine shows ripe lemons, golden apples, yellow peaches and green mangoes with creme brulee and pleasant crushed-almond flavors. The finish carries baking spices and creaminess. Drink or hold.

Really juicy and pleasurable, showing chalky, dusty loam and grapefruit on the nose with tropical flavors and citrus on the palate. Medium-bodied with lime zest and minerals in the long finish. Drink or hold.

Aromas of chalk, bergamot, bright red fruit, hibiscus and subtle anise. Medium-bodied, the exuberant, juicy and succulent palate is very refreshing. Drink or hold.

A sweet nose of salted pineapple and green melon leads to nicely tart acidity with flavors of green apples and other plump orchard fruit. This luscious, flavorful, medium-bodied wine finishes clean and precise. Drink now.

A magenta/ruby color, the 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva kicks it up a notch on the nose,
with layered notes of Mediterranean herbs, sweet mixed berries, violets, and fresh leather.
The palate is very well-balanced, and I’m impressed with this wine for both its integration
and purity. It has refined tannins, wonderful purity of ripe fruit, and even acidity. It is a lovely
wine already but should age gracefully over the coming 12-15 years.

The dark ruby 2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Strada Al Sasso is lush with aromas of
black raspberry liqueur, fresh lavender, toasted cedar, and forest floor. The palate is plush
and expansive while retaining good freshness at this early stage, and the wine has a
rounded mouthfeel, with its more blue-fruited notes shining through the long finish. It’s
hard to resist now and should drink well over the coming 12-15 years.

The 2019 Arcanum is entirely Cabernet Franc and pours a purple/magenta color. The nose
is spicy and ripe with notes of menthol, cassis, blueberry, violets, polished leather, and
vanilla. Full-bodied, it has salty, mouthwatering accents, ripe tannins, and even acidity. It
closes with savory and light gamey richness and will likely benefit if given another year or
more to come together. Drink 2026-2040.

The 2023 Pinot Noir Seascape Vineyard, matured for 10 months
in 25% new French oak, has slowly opening scents of raspberry,
blackberry, tea leaves, gravel dust and bitters. The full-bodied
palate is brimming with concentrated, spicy berry flavors. It’s
framed by softly chalky tannins and vibrant acidity and has a
long, dynamic finish. It opens dramatically with air and will
benefit from time in a decanter. 235 cases were made.

The 2023 Pinot Noir Van Der Kamp Vineyard matured for 14
months in 10% new French oak. It floods the senses with
singular aromas of blackberry, raspberry, shiitake mushroom,
underbrush and spice. The full-bodied palate is brimming with
perfumed, spicy berry flavors. It’s framed by fine, chalky tannins,
and vibrant acidity drives a very long, expressive finish. 155
cases were made.

Maturedfor 15 months in 19% new French oak, the 2023 Pinot Noir Far CoastVineyardhas slowly unfurling aromas ofwild berries, oolongtea leaves, nori andfloral perfume. The fullbodied palate is powerfully styled with generous, ripe, spicy flavorsand firm, grainytannins. It’sbalancedbyvibrantacidity andhas a long, dynamic finish. Itwill benefitfrom time inthe cellar. 348cases were made.

The 2023 ChardonnaySeascape Vineyardcomes from vines planted four miles from the Pacific Ocean in 1990. Barrelfermented andmaturedfor 14 months in24% new oak, the nose is burstingwith peach, guava, lime peel and saline.The mediumbodied palate pairsmouth-coatingflavors with tangy acidity, and it has a long, energetic finish. 266 cases were made.

The 2023Pinot Noir Arrendell Vineyardcomes fromvines planted in 1975. Maturedfor 14 monthsin 12%new Frenchoak, it has slowly unfoldingscents ofraspberries, orange peel, tobacco, mossybark andbitters. The full-bodied palate is powerfully styled with concentrated, earth-lacedflavors structuredbyfirm, grainytannins. It’sbalancedbyjuicyacidity andhas a long, spicyfinish. 133 cases were made

Maturedfor 15 monthsin 12%newFrench oak, the 2023 Pinot NoirMacLean'sBlock has layeredaromasof redcherry, blood orange,tobacco, tea leaves andgraham cracker. The full-bodied palate is burstingwith detailed, spicyflavors. It’sstructured by firm, grainytannins and brightacidity andhas a long, expressive finish. Itwill benefit from time in the cellar. 210 cases were made.

The 2023Pinot Noir Muldune Trail comes from vines planted in the late 1990s andearly 2000s. Maturedfor 14 monthsin 21% new French oak, it has intense aromas ofblack cherries, blood orange, tea leaves, chaparral and graham cracker. The fullbodied palate featuresopen-knit, botanical-laced flavors. It’s framed bysoft, silkytanninsand juicyacidity and has a long, layeredfinish. 251 cases were made.

The 2023 ChardonnayFar CoastVineyardwas barrel-fermented and maturedfor 14 monthsin used Frenchoak. Ithas intense aromas of saline,white peach, Meyer lemon, graveldustand herbal undertones. The full-bodied palate has a silkytexture and is burstingwith concentrated, mineral-drivenflavors. It’s balancedbyvibrantacidity andhas a verylongfinish. 266cases were made.

Fromvines planted between1975and1980, the 2023 ChardonnayFour Hearts Vineyardwas barrel-fermentedand maturedfor 10 monthsin 23% new Frenchoak. Ithasintense aromas ofmatchstick, ripe apple and peach andgenerous yet well-integrated oak spice.The full-bodied palate has a satiny texture and is burstingwith highlyconcentrated, spicyflavors. It’sbalancedbygently tangy acidity and hasa long, flinty finish. 1,106 cases were made.

From vines planted in 1995, the 2023Chardonnay Three Jacks Vineyardwas barrel-fermented andmatured for 15 months in 28%newFrench oak. Ithas pure,intense aromasof yellow peach, lemon, honey, chamomile andchaparral. The mediumbodied palate has a silky, mouth-coating texture andcreamy, citrusyflavors. It’sbalanced byvibrant, gentlytangy acidity, and it has a long, fragrantfinish. 160cases were made.

Bombastic aromas of juicy blueberry, spiced plum, and vanilla burst from the glass on the nose of this Syrah. The palate feels nervy and lifted, with powder fine tannin balanced by ripping acidity, with rich flavors of berry compote, chopped herbs, black tea, cinnamon, and dark chocolate. Yummy now, this will continue to unfold nicely with some time in the cellar.

Focused aromas of pineapple, ginger, lemon balm and apple blossom jump from the glass of this Chardonnay. The palate brings waves of mouthwatering acidity and flavors of tropical citrus, cinnamon and jasmine that reverberate all along the finale.