This wine is bright, zesty, with aromas of baked Red skinned apple, raspberry, Lemon cream, dried herbs, and mineral on the nose. The flavors on the palate are pineapple, plum, Key lime cream layered with sedimentary rock, dried herbs and a long mouthwatering finish. This wine has no skin contact which is why is considered a White Pinot Noir. Pair with Sunshine and Friends. 

This brand’s current winemaker, Matt Revelette, is embracing and elevating the ripe yet fresh style mapped out by Adam Lee when he founded Siduri decades ago. This appellation cuvée pairs baked black cherry, chai and flower-petal aromas on the nose with a palate that’s fruity, spicy and chalky all at once. Editors’ Choice.

This is generous in feel, with a plump edge to its cherry and damson plum fruit compote notes, offering hints of tobacco, warm earth and singed herbs that stay in the background. The light-handed toast lets everything knit easily through the finish. Drink now through 2033.

Offers a bright, floral-tinged mix of pomegranate, cherry and raspberry fruit, with dried violet and iris hints racing along the edges. A subtle sandalwood thread curls around and knits up the finish. Drink now through 2032. —J.M.

Steeped boysenberry and mulberry fruit is succulent and focused in this vivid and fresh version, while light notes of anise, hibiscus and singed black tea fill in through the finish. Drink now through 2032. —J.M.

In reviewing the previous vintage, the 2020 Chardonnay Silene has certainly earned its "+" rating. Showing more oak and baking spices with waxy melons, plus apples and lemons, the wine is balanced, fresh and complex, with nutmeg notes and graham cracker tones and a long, lingering finish. 19,800 bottles were produced.

This stunning wine leaps out of the glass, with concentrated flavors and aromas of white peach, quince and pineapple, plus floral accents of orange blossoms and lemon curd. Finishes with mouthwatering acidity, a note of crunchy sea salt minerality and a whiff of lemon verbena. Drink now.

This juicy Pinot is a vibrant ruby in the glass, edged by a watery rim. Sage and orange-peel aromas dominate the nose, while the palate is saturated with cranberry-cherry compote flavors and a lighter-than-expected texture. This is quite elegant stuff

Ripe pear, apple and apricot are at the core of this bright and lively coastal Chardonnay. Notes of marzipan and white flowers emerge as it dances in the sun towards a juicy, acid-driven finish. Pair with scallops, halibut or other decadent seafood.

Brilliant garnet in the glass, this energetic Pinot shows loads of baking spice and candied cherry on the nose. Tart plum and hints of toasty pastry mingle on the palate, leading to a pure, long and warming finish.

Striking aromas of raspberry lemonade, cherry liqueur, quince and fresh flowers erupt from the glass as soon as it’s lifted. This nicely balanced wine is simultaneously juicy and decadent. Pair with salmon, duck or pork with sweet fruit in the preparation.

Impressively intricate but still harmonious in overall character, this is a fine example of a trend toward increasing complexity in Sauvignon Blanc from California. Multiple clones of and vessels for fermentation and aging plus a 3% dash of Semillon result in an interesting mix of aromas and flavors recalling pears, melons, and citrus fruits, with aromatic suggestions of dried herbs and wildflowers. – M.F

Precise and elegantly generous, this red shows detailed flavors of cherry and raspberry laced with rose petal, black tea and stony mineral notes as it builds richness and tension toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2031.

Very pretty and pure, sleek in raspberries and red and black cherries that integrate well with light oak spices. Moderate tannins, a good acid tension and a medium body support the focused and tangy fruit for a vibrant expression. Drink or hold.

Combines warm strawberries and cherries in the aroma with light pine and mint tones that multiply on the palate, while bracing acidity and full tannins hold them tightly for now. Intense black cherries, sour cherries and cranberries create a tight, concentrated core that needs time to fully develop. Best from 2027.

The wine is luscious and creamy, ripe in baked apples, peaches and vanilla on a silky texture and rather full in mouthfeel, yet modest in alcohol. Has the concentration to expand on the palate and linger in the finish. Drink or hold.

This white opens with pretty flavors of peach cobbler and a note of wild fennel, accented by sweet cream hints and a touch of lemon mint, before the intense acidity swoops in and brightens up the flavors, adding a mouthwatering liveliness on the finish. Drink now. 995 cases made.

A steely version, with pinpoint and refreshing acidity accenting the fresh lemon and kiwi flavors, this white is laced with tones of stony minerals and spiced lees. Drink now. 954 cases made.

A rich, red-fruited character with spices and hints of sandalwood and nutmeg. Medium-bodied with a silky texture and mild, delicate finish. Drink now or hold.

The 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, with 5% Petit Verdot and 1% Merlot in the blend, is deep garnet-purple in color. Notes of black cherries, warm cassis, and baked blackberries jump from the glass, followed by hints of clove oil, menthol, and tapenade with a touch of cumin seed. The full-bodied palate is packed with juicy black fruit layers and a firm, grainy frame, invigorated by just enough freshness, finishing long and savory. Just over 11,000 cases were made.

The 2022 Napa Valley Chardonnay comes 40% from Coombsville and 60% from Carneros, with 40% new oak and partial malolactic. It bursts with bold notes of ripe honeydew melons and juicy pears followed by hints of cedar, lightly buttered toast, and allspice with a touch of fresh ginger. The medium-bodied palate has a decadent oiliness to the texture, with well-knit freshness and bags of melon and pear flavors, finishing with a spicy lift.

Medium ruby-purple in color, the 2022 Land's Edge Vineyard Pinot Noir scoots out of the glass with ready-to-go scents of wild strawberries, kirsch, and redcurrant jelly plus wafts of dried herbs, damp soil, and wet slate. The medium to full-bodied palate is refreshing and crunchy, with energetic red berry flavors and fine-grained tannins, finishing with a mineral lift. Native strains were used for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation and the wine is unfined and unfiltered. Land's Edge Vineyard is sourced from Hartford Court's two Sonoma Coast vineyards, Far Coast and Seascape, both within 4 miles of the Pacific Ocean.

One of the few brands proudly proclaiming ingredients on the bottle, this bottling reflects the stony, rocky nature of Chalone, starting with aromas of crushed rocks, Meyer lemon curd and Asian pear. It’s tightly woven and restrained in that regional style, as lemon rind, almond and light honey take a backseat to the impressively rocky mineral flavors.

Rounded and bold aromas of strawberry, tobacco, black tea and clove kick off the nose to this bottling. The palate showcases a rounded red cherry core with incense, cola, thyme and eucalyptus leaf flavors adding nuance. Firm with tension, and protected by a screwcap. So drink now–2041.