“MV6 and 115 clones, planted in a cool spot at 230 meters. The cool, wet year is obviated to an extent by a good portion of whole berries servicing sumptuous florals and oodles of red forest fruits. Very pretty, reminiscent of a high quality cru Beaujolais. Silky tannins. The acidity, gentle and peppery. The finish, svelte and joyous. Drink now. Preferably in large drafts, so delicious this is.”

“A foray into Tasmania, in pursuit of great expressions of pinot noir. A very cool year, mitigated to an extent by long sunlight hours. Pepper, fecund strawberry and orange zest. The tannins, lithe and savory-astringent. The freshness, apposite. This mid-weighted wine should age well across the mid-term. Delicious, if not a bit prosaic. Drink or hold.”

I like the earthy sous-bois character here, with notes of dried flowers, mulberries, spiced cherries, mushrooms and truffles. Medium-bodied, sleek and savory, with fine-grained tannins and a spicy, long finish. Drink or hold.

A robust red that retains a sense of grace and structure, this offers expressive raspberry and tart blueberry flavors that mingle with rose petal, dusky spice and stony minerals as it builds richness toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2029. 312 cases made.

This has a wonderful sense of restraint, with powerful Meyer lemon, yuzu and tangerine flavors mingling with peppery white flower notes and an appealing thread of sea salt crunchiness. Energetic, showing plenty of verve on the finish. Drink now. 9,000 cases made.

A unique chardonnay with crushed stones, rice paper, cherry blossom, and lemon. Medium body. Bright and fresh. Lots of energy and purity to it. Raw beauty. Bottled a few months after the harvest. Drink or hold.

Medium garnet, the 1989 Cabernet Sauvignon Réserve Spéciale is enveloping in its softened, mature expression and dried fruits accented with tones of old cigars, dried thyme, mushroom powder and dusty earth. The palate offers a delicate core of sweet, graphite-laced fruits, a fully softened texture and an ethereal finish with savory accents. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered, and about 240 cases were made.

Notes of ripe dark berries and chocolate hazelnuts with crushed rocks and spices on offer. Medium- to full-bodied with creamy tannins and velvety texture. Sleek and mellow in the finish. Drink or hold.

Aromas of blackcurrants, blackberries, dark chocolate, toasted cloves and licorice. Vivid and juicy with a full body and compact tannins, that are fine grained and polished. Long and seamless with delicious dark berry succulence. Drink or hold.

Slick with layers of sweet cream and melted butter, this rich, opulent wine characterises that classic California sumptuousness but with a freshness of pear and quince flavours. While unabashedly soft and hedonistic, it's an elegant, smartly sculpted wine with a cooling, salty finish.

This has terrific intensity and density to the mango, peach and citrus flavors and bright hard lemon candy notes. Reveals peppery white flower and lime sherbet elements that sing out on the finish, while details of fresh-clipped herbs and green tea linger. Drink now. 666 cases made.

Effusive and fragrant, with lemon blossom, guava and lime flavors that are generous and bold, but there's plenty of restraint too, with a fresh thread of acidity, tarragon, litsea oil and minerality on the vibrant, pristine finish. Drink now. 214 cases made.

From the highest elevation of this winery’s single vineyards, this vintage of Applejack is rounder and creamier than Giant Step’s other Pinots. Succulent cranberry and strawberry fruit is accompanied by white pepper, florals, umami and savory spice. With a mouthcoating texture, the savory tannins tug gently on the pure, fresh red fruit. Although this Pinot has the capacity to age, it is complete and ready to drink now. Jackson Family Wines.

This bold, ripe but nicely polished wine wraps black cherries, black currants and mint in moderate, fine-grained tannins that will help carry it for several years. Subtle cinnamon, clove and cedar accents keep it interesting on the finish. Best through 2030.

Light in the glass, this clonal study pops with quince, red plum, red flower and peppery sage on the nose. The palate is loaded with wild herb and peppercorn spices, giving support to the brisk red fruit and lightly gamy funk that runs into the finish.

This rich, broad wine offers ripe, lush black-fruit flavors on a velvety, expansive texture. Attractive oak spices—cinnamon, cedar vanilla—add an almost-sweet allure from the heady aroma through the lingering finish. Best through 2029. —

Intense aromas of dark cherry, raspberry and vibrant cinnamon pop on the nose of this bottling. The palate combines floral flavors of elderflower and violet with a black plum core, pushing deeply into the finish.

Winemaker Matt Revelette follows in the footsteps of Siduri founder Adam Lee by producing appellation cuvées that rival his single-vineyard expressions, but for lower prices. Juicy aromas of black cherry, boysenberry, rosewater and white pepper entice the nose on this bottling, while the palate packs those cherry cordial and chai flavors into creamy tannins

Praline, green apples, wet stones, lemons and white grapefruit on the nose. White chocolate and salted caramel, too. It’s full-bodied, concentrated and full of flavor, with creamy and buttery layers balanced by vibrant acidity. Drink or hold.

Clocking in at under 13% alcohol, this powerfully concentrated, glossy Chardonnay is an impressive expression of this AVA in Willamette Valley’s western foothills. Yellow peach and green banana are accented with hints of honeycomb and chamomile; a sculpted, delicately oaked wine with persistence and longevity. Drink 2023-2033.

This has terrific intensity and density to the mango, peach and citrus flavors and bright hard lemon candy notes. Reveals peppery white flower and lime sherbet elements that sing out on the finish, while details of fresh-clipped herbs and green tea linger. Drink now.

A single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma's Alexander Valley, this offering from Stonestreet is a study in complexity—aromas of smoky flint, key lime, crushed chalk and apricot flesh. The palate is rich yet so vibrant. It is layered with flavours of savoury herbs, citrus peel, stone fruit and flinty minerality. The texture is sublime, the finish seemingly endless.

This is joyous. A round, floral, deeply weighted and resinous malbec. The classy French oak (60% new) harnesses lilac, blueberry confiture and a slick of licorice, mulberry and bramble. The oak is present, yet embedded beautifully. While far from profound, there is a great deal to enjoy here, with the signature of class that one expects from this address. Will age effortlessly across the mid-term.

The dark crimson hue belies an enthusiastic and energetic Pinot Noir from Gran Moraine's Yamhill-Carlton estate. The aromatics hint at the site's cooler circumstances, teasing dried violet and crushed basalt stone mineral-focused notes surrounded by red and blue fruit aromas. The palate is fresh and alive. Flavours of black tea, eucalyptus and sappy early-season blackberry offer abundant structure and deliver you to a tangy Montmorency cherry finish.

Very stylish with a hint of mint as well as beautifully balanced blackcurrant and cherry fruit. Lovely fruit character with brightness and balance. Has a supple character: lovely freshness. Tastes a little Australian, in a good way.