The 2018 Pinot Noir Land's Edge Vineyards is so expressive. The blend of sites (Far Coast and Sea Scape) works so well. Blood orange, spice, rose petal and succulent red cherry are all laced together in an open-knit, racy Pinot that will drink beautifully right out of the gate. It is unquestionably one of the better wines in the range. I loved it.

The 2018 Chardonnay Stone Côte Vineyard is a very pretty, airy wine that captures the more finessed side of Durrell, one of the most highly regarded sites in Carneros. Lemon peel, mint, white pepper and strong mineral accents give this lifted Chardonnay tons of character. This is an especially restrained style for the Stone Côte, a blend taken from four blocks at Durrell.

The 2018 Chardonnay Sevens Bench is rich, ample and so expressive. Apricot, tangerine oil, hazelnut and tropical accents all build in this creamy, resonant Chardonnay from Hartford. This is an especially unctuous style. And it works so well. The Sevens Bench emerges from site on the Sonoma/Napa border.

The 2018 Chardonnay Fog Dance Vineyard, from a site on decomposed sandstone, is lifted and very pretty, with terrific depth and striking balance. Tangerine oil, spice, mint, ginger and light butter nuances all open in the glass, framed by pretty floral accents that add an exotic flair.

The 2018 Chardonnay Far Coast Vineyard is sourced from a site in Annapolis four miles from the Pacific, at 1,000 feet in elevation. Readers will find an especially phenolic, structured Chardonnay laced with plenty of strong savory and mineral inflections. The Far Coast is a wine of notable complexity, although it is reserved and far less immediate than most of the wines in this range.

The 2018 Pinot Noir Jennifer's has terrific fruit presence. Bright red cherry, blood orange, pomegranate, mint and spice all open in the glass, but it is the wine's midpalate sweetness and pliancy that stand out most. I would cellar the 2018 for at least a year or two, as the tannins are a bit imposing.

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.

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.

The 2018 Pinot Noir Docker Hill from a site in Mendocino, is brisk, finely cut and full of character. Bright red/purplish fruit, blood orange, cinnamon and spice are all finely sketched. Deceptively medium in body, the 2018 has terrific energy and tons of class. It is a typically nervy Pinot from this part of Northern California.

The 2018 Chardonnay Bear Point Vineyard is wonderfully lifted and effusive. White flowers, apple, mint and lemon confit all grace this transparent, layered Chardonnay. This is one of the most understated Chardonnays I have tasted from Stonestreet. The Hyde/Wente clone in this iron oxide part of the estate yields a Chardonnay with striking floral presence and tons of personality.

The 2018 Chardonnay Estate is a blend of various blocks on the estate. Not surprisingly, it is a beautifully balanced, harmonious wine. Lemon confit, sage, mint, white flowers and tangerine oil all meld together in the glass. The Estate captures all the natural breadth and texture of this site, but in a smaller-scaled style vis-a-vis the single block bottlings.

The 2019 Chardonnay Cloud Landing Petaluma Gap is a wild, exotic wine. A whole range of tropical and floral-infused notes fill out the layers. This is an especially oily, viscous wine, but that richness is balanced by the energy and freshness that are such signatures of the Petaluma Gap.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Cloud Landing is a powerful, brooding wine. Blueberry, plum, sage, mint and a whole range of savory, cool-climate accents fill out the layers, with earthy, gamy notes beneath that add darkness.

The 2018 Chardonnay Three Jacks Vineyard is redolent of baked apple, lemon confit and hazelnut. Layered and unctuous in the glass, the Three Jacks is all charm. This Green Valley Chardonnay sure has a lot to offer.

The 2018 Chardonnay Jennifer's is a rich, explosive wine. A burst of unctuous fruit makes a strong opening statement. This oily Chardonnay packs a serious punch. Apricot, orange marmalade, pineapple and exotic flowers build into the textured finish.

The 2018 Chardonnay Seascape Vineyard is another potent, rich wine from the Sonoma Coast. Bright saline notes play off a core of unctuous, textured fruit. Apricot, pineapple, crushed rocks, mint and white pepper lend brightness to this potent, structured Chardonnay. The Seascape is sourced from a site next to Coastlands.

The 2019 Old Vine Chenin Blanc Jurassic Vineyard is gorgeous. Bright and savory, with tons of character, the Chenin is exquisite. Dried pear, mint, sage, anise and lemon peel are all laced together in a wine of striking beauty. I haven't always been impressed when Hartford ventures outside their Sonoma comfort zone, but this Santa Barbara Chenin in certainly a welcome addition to the range.

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Reserve is beautifully done. Deep, pliant and super-expressive, the 2018 has so much character. Iron, cedar, tobacco, menthol and licorice are some of the many notes that shape this inviting Sonoma Cabernet.

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) is another very pretty wine in this range. Bright red toned fruit, cedar, iron, sweet pipe tobacco and mint add a striking aromatic upper register to this mid-weight, highly nuanced wine. Firm tannins and the energy of this site at 2,200 feet in elevation extend the finish effortlessly.

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Stature is done in a full-throttle, oaky style that offers plenty of immediacy, if not much subtlety. Blackberry jam, chocolate, licorice and generous new oak are front and center. The sweet, unctuous style is a bit much, in my view. The Stature is a blend from sites in Knights Valley and Alexander Valley, but much of that pedigree is buried under all the oak.

The 2019 Chardonnay Camelot Highlands is a classy Santa Maria Chardonnay. Tropical fruit, mint, chamomile, baked pear tart and marzipan lend nuance to this airy, understated Chardonnay. All the elements are so well balanced.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Grand Reserve is a blend from Sky Crest and Edmeades, both in Anderson Valley. Crushed flowers, bright red cherry fruit, freshly cut flowers and blood orange all grace this silky, nicely balanced Pinot from Kendall-Jackson. More than anything else, the Grand Reserve Pinot is a superb value.

The 2019 Chardonnay Seco Highlands is such an attractive and complete wine. Tropical, deep and yet also super-refined, the 2019 is simply impeccable. Silky, creamy contours wrap around a core of apricot, tangerine oil, mint and baked apple tart. In 2019, the Seco Highlands Chardonnay is a bit lighter than it often is, but all the elements are nicely balanced just the same.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Seco Highlands is laced with bright, red-toned fruit, mint, spice and crushed flowers, all wrapped together by soft, silky tannins. This gracious, inviting Pinot will drink well right out of the gate.

The 2019 Chardonnay Fulton Ranch is creamy and layered in the glass. Baked apple tart, apricot, chamomile and lightly spiced notes all meld together in a Chardonnay that impresses with its balance and class.