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Hartford
2019 Jolene's Vineyard Zinfandel
94 Points Antonio Galloni, Vinous

The 2019 Zinfandel Jolene's Vineyard is laced with dark blue/purplish fruit, spice and lavender, all wrapped together by powerful, incisive tannins that need time to soften. Like all of these Zinfandels, the Jolene's is incredibly vivid and distinctive.

Hartford
2019 Highwire Vineyard Zinfandel
94 Points Antonio Galloni, Vinous

The 2019 Zinfandel Highwire Vineyard is gorgeous. Layers of bright, punchy red/purplish berry fruit race out of the glass. Forward and succulent, with tons of allure, the Highwire is so expressive today. Star anise, blood orange, white pepper and mint add an exotic flair to this distinctive and alluring Russian River Zinfandel.

Brewer-Clifton
2019 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills
94 Points Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast Magazine Editors' Choice

For a slightly reduced price, this appellation blend allows fans of this brand to check into the magic that Greg Brewer is up to. The floral nose is redolent of violet and scarlet roses as well as pomegranate and red currant. The palate zings with acidity, presenting bright and fresh flavors of raspberry, citrus rind and herb.

La Jota
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain
94 Points James Molesworth, Wine Spectator

Very sleek and tightly coiled, with a pure, racy beam of cassis and plum reduction notes coursing through, inlaid seamlessly with a bright iron spine and lively licorice snap and apple wood notes. Shows its grip at the very end, so no rush. Best from 2022 through 2038.

Hartford
2018 Old Vine Zinfandel
94 Points Tom Lee, Zinfandel Chronicles

Purple in color. 15.3% ABV. Sublime nose of red and blue fruits, black licorice and white pepper. Full bodied with mouth watering acidity. Rich, lush and silky. Boysenberry, blueberry, raspberry liqueur and pepper on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish. Incredibly plush and polished Zinfandel and a great reflection of the ’18 vintage. Best over the next 3-5 years.

Siduri
2018 Pratt Vineyard-Sexton Road Pinot Noir
94 Points Antonio Galloni, Vinous

The 2018 Pinot Noir Pratt Vineyard-Sexton Road is once again one of the most distinctive wines in the range. Sage, cedar, tobacco and dried flowers give the 2018 its strong savory and floral scents. Deep dark fruit fills out the layers nicely. Sweet pipe tobacco, mint and dried flowers add aromatic signature.

Matanzas Creek
2017 Desvelado
94 Points Antonio Galloni, Vinous

The 2017 Desvelado is fabulous. Inky dark blue/purplish berry fruit race out of the glass, followed by a whole range of floral and spiced notes that develop over time. This mid-weight, Malbec-based red from Matanzas Creek is a knockout.

Matanzas Creek
2018 Chardonnay Bennett Valley
94 Points Antonio Galloni, Vinous

The 2018 Chardonnay (Bennett Valley) emerges from blocks on the Matanzas Creek property. It balances fruit depth, aromatics, freshness and nuance, all in an understated style that is incredibly appealing. Time in the glass brings out layers of creaminess and texture. Bright and saline through to the finish, the 2018 captures the essence of this site and Bennett Valley more generally.

Matanzas Creek
2018 Journey Sauvignon Blanc
94 Points Antonio Galloni, Vinous

The 2018 Sauvignon Blanc Journey is the top wine in the Matanzas Creek-Journey range. Classy, elegant and polished, the 2018 marries varietal character with energy in a gracious mid-weight style that is hugely appealing. Lemon peel, sage, mint and bright saline notes build into the intense, salivating finish.

2019 Pine Mountain Sauvignon Blanc
94 Points Antonio Galloni, Vinous

Capture's 2019 Sauvignon Blanc Pine Mountain is stellar. Rich, ample and so resonant, the 2019 exudes character from the very first taste. Apricot, peach, melon, sage and dried flowers build in a gorgeous Sauvignon full of mountain character. The 2019 was aged in a combination of puncheon, stainless steel and concrete. I would give it 6-12 months in bottle, as it is a serious wine.

Stonestreet
2017 Rockfall Cabernet Sauvignon
94 Points Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com

Red and blackcurrants, gravelly earth, tobacco, and assorted spice notes all emerge from the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Rockfall Vineyard, and this rich, powerful 2017 has medium to full body, rich, chewy, substantial tannins, good overall balance, and a great finish. It shows more purity and elegance with time in the glass, yet it's still going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and should have an easy two decades of overall longevity.

Stonestreet
2019 Gravel Bench Vineyard Chardonnay
94 Points Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com

Chamomile, mulled lemons, sappy herbs, and toast are just some of the nuances in the 2019 Chardonnay Gravel Bench Vineyard, a rich, textured, yet concentrated, chalky Chardonnay that stays nicely compact and focused on the palate. It has solid structure and will keep for 7-8 years.

Stonestreet
2019 Broken Road Vineyard Chardonnay
94 Points Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com

More chamomile, poached pear, honeyed lemon, and ample spice notes emerge from the 2019 Chardonnay Broken Road Vineyard, another ripe, rich, medium to full-bodied Chardonnay with loads to love. It's beautifully done, textured, and opulent, and ideal for drinking over the coming 4-6 years or so.

Maggy Hawk
2018 Afleet Pinot Noir
94 Points Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com

Another Anderson Valley release, the 2018 Pinot Noir Afleet Estate Vineyard has plenty of spicy, red cherry and mulberry-styled fruits as well as dried flowers, tea, and loamy earth styled nuances. I love its elegance. Medium-bodied, with a light, silky texture, light tannins, and outstanding length, it's beautifully done and will shine on the dinner table over the coming decade or more.

Maggy Hawk
2018 Jolie Pinot Noir
94 Points Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com

The 2018 Pinot Noir Jolie Estate Vineyard is more perfumed and angular, with lots of Bing cherry and dried strawberry fruits to go with white flowers, chalky minerality, and rose petal-like aromas and flavors. It's another ethereal, seamless, medium-bodied beauty that shines for its complexity, elegance, and purity.

Hartford
2019 Highwire Vineyard Zinfandel
94 Points Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com

Lots of red and black plums, briary herbs, cigar wrapper, and candied violet notes emerge from the 2019 Zinfandel Highwire Vineyard, a juicy, medium to full-bodied wonderfully pure Zinfandel that's going to continue to offer incredible pleasure over the coming 5-7 years.

Hartford
2019 Old Vine Zinfandel
94 Points Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com

The 2019 Zinfandel Russian River Valley is a gem and certainly a great candidate for those looking for a great Zinfandel, or those interested in the style and quality of this great estate. Classic red and blue fruits, sandalwood, cigar wrapper, and candied violets dominate the bouquet, and it's medium to full-bodied, with considerable structure, good purity, and a great finish. It will have 8-10 years of prime drinking.

Hartford Court
2019 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
94 Points Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com

Readers looking for an incredibly charming, delicious Pinot Noir that’s going to deliver the goods should check out the 2019 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley from Hartford Court. Revealing a translucent ruby/plum color, it has a wonderful nose of spiced red and black fruits, candied violets, orange blossom, and incense. Medium-bodied on the palate, it’s wonderfully balanced, with soft, supple tannins, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. Drink this beauty any time over the coming 5-6 years.

Hartford Court
2018 Sevens Bench Vineyard Pinot Noir
94 Points Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com

Coming from Carneros, the 2018 Pinot Noir Sevens Bench Vineyard has a spicy, black cherry, gamey style that offers medium to full-bodied richness, a round, beautifully textured mouthfeel, supple tannins, and outstanding length. It's already complex and hard to resist, yet it firms up nicely with time in the glass, and I suspect it has a solid 8-10 years of longevity ahead of it.

Hartford Court
2018 Jennifer's Chardonnay
94 Points Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com

More tropical fruits and exotic, honeyed flower notes emerge from the 2018 Chardonnay Jennifer's, a medium to full-bodied, textured, rich, and fleshy Chardonnay that has a touch of botrytis character, yet is clean, dry, and lengthy on the finish.

Cardinale
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
94 Points James Molesworth, Wine Spectator

Ripe and dense, but sleek and polished, with red and black licorice notes framing the core of lush plum sauce, blackberry compote and boysenberry reduction flavors. A licorice edge struts on the finish too. A showy style that should have lots of fans. Drink now through 2036.

Yangarra Estate Vineyard
2013 Small Pot 'Ceramic Egg' Grenache
94 Points James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

Their first grenache to be fermented in ceramic egg. This has such attractive, fresh dark-plum and berry aromas. So pure with very pristine fruit. The tannin texture is very different, quite fine and granular. The long, succulent finish carries dark-plum and blueberry flavors. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Yangarra Estate Vineyard
2011 High Sands Grenache
94 Points James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com

This is a tiny make (only two barrels) with quite a delicate, floral edge and lightly spicy elements sitting in redder-fruit aromas. The palate has a very plush, sleek and assertive feel. Taut with fresh crunchy red fruit. So fresh. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Giant Steps
2020 Fatal Shore Pinot Noir
94 Points Huon Hooke, The Real Review, AUS

A notably deeper colour than the Giant Steps Yarra pinots, looking more Central Otago than Yarra! The bouquet shows dark fruits rather than red, rich and ripe, with more stemmy whole-bunch overtones than the 2020 Yarra pinots, although they all have about 50% whole-bunch ferments. The wine is medium-bodied and has more weight and tannin than the Yarra wines, finishing with a conclusive grip which is in balance and simply calls for heartier food. It has less perfume and detail but more brawn. (From a vineyard near Tee Tree in the Coal Valley, 80-90m altitude and hungry soil, sand over limestone)

Giant Steps
2020 Ocarina Clay Ferment Chardonnay
94 Points Huon Hooke, The Real Review, AUS

Buttery Burgundian complexity sets this apart from the other 2020 Giant Steps chardonnays. It's rich and remarkably complex for an unoaked wine. Ageing in clay 'egg' vessels provided some similar effects to a wood-matured effect. A more up-front, generous style and a quite remarkable wine. (50% malolactic, unfiltered. A blend of one egg from each of the four individual vineyards, Sexton, Tarraford, Applejack and Wombat Creek, plus Gruyere Farm)