Broad shouldered and deeply structured with a core of tannins that drive the dark blackberry, bay leaf and espresso flavors that build tension toward firm tannins. Best from 2027 to 2035.

A red with torque and potent tannins that is balanced by deep and rich blackberry flavors that are laced with espresso and savory herb flavors that build toward a firm, broad-shouldered finish. Best from 2026 through 2035.

Full bodied and rather brooding for now, with keenly structured currant and blackberry flavors that are laced by dusty herb and cedar tones that build tension toward muscular tannins. Best from 2026 through 2035.

This white’s sleek, mouthwatering and impressive mix of ripe pear, ginger and pomelo shows striking restraint, coiled as it is around a mouthwatering thread of acidity. Details of lime zest, white peppercorn and dried tarragon linger, along with a whiff of sea spray. Drink now.—M.W.

Shows harmony and intensity, with focused flavors of tangerine, Meyer lemon, lime and pomelo that are lovely at the core, plus aromatic notes of lemongrass, lemon thyme and oregano. A fresh thread of acidity and details of Himalayan sea salt gain momentum on the finish. Drink now.—M.W.

Generous and expressive, with well-sculpted raspberry and pomegranate flavors that take on orange peel and spiced tea accents as this finishes with fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2033.

Rather brooding at the core yet rich and generous, with dark raspberry and blueberry flavors that take on cinnamon, forest floor and clove accents. Ends with fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2032.

There's a curious magic that goes on in some of Greg Brewer's Chardonnays, which can be an acquired taste because they are unlike other Chards but always deliver intriguing sensations. This bottling smells of dairy, damp earth and minty verbena on the nose. The palate combines sage-y herbs with wet rocks as flashes of yuzu peel add vibrancy.

The 2022 Chardonnay Pas de Nom slowly develops in the glass as coaxing reveals nuances of vanillin spice, chalk dust and freshly sliced yellow apples. Silken and round, it is almost weighty in feel, with cooling acidity to balance and pure white pit fruits swirling throughout. A hint of almond paste lingers as the mouth waters for more while a subtle sour citrus twang adds a pleasant punctuation.

The 2022 Pinot Noir Zena Crown is dusty and floral on the nose, slowly evolving with nuances of sage and rose petals that give way to crushed blackberries. Lifted and finessed, it offers pretty violet inner florals and ripe red and black fruits elevated by a core of tactile minerals. The finish shows admirable length, a pleasantly chewy sensation and a bitter hint of red plum pinched at the cheeks.

The 2019 Éclatant Brut wafts up with a wildly fresh mix of chamomile and dust flowers that complement fresh pears and apples. Sharply focused and mineral up front, it is balanced by a pretty inner sweetness as ripe orchard fruits cascade throughout. The finish is long and mineral in character, with nuances of sour citrus that linger. Disgorged in July 2024.

The 2022 Chardonnay Estate Cuvée is sweetly floral, as a whiff of vanilla custard, white flowers and raw almond gives way to vivid nectarine. Wonderfully pure in style, it sweeps across the palate with silken textures and polished ripe pit fruit, all supported by brisk acidity. A gentle mineral tinge and nuance of tart lime linger, tapering off with excellent length and clarity.

The 2022 Pinot Noir Estate Cuvée blossoms in the glass as dried black cherries and raspberries mingle with nuances of blood orange and rosemary. cool-toned and graceful, it displays bright red berry fruits and rosy inner florals, underscored by tactile mineral tones. Balanced structural heft from the tannins and concentration remains as a hint of tart licorice fades.

The 2022 Pinot Noir Estate Cuvée blossoms in the glass as dried black cherries and raspberries mingle with nuances of blood orange and rosemary. cool-toned and graceful, it displays bright red berry fruits and rosy inner florals, underscored by tactile mineral tones. Balanced structural heft from the tannins and concentration remains as a hint of tart licorice fades.

The 2022 Pinot Noir Conifer opens with alpine freshness, as nuances of freshly
split pine, mint and stone dust complicate dried strawberries. Juicy in character,
it features soft textures that give way to ripe wild berry fruits and violet inner
orals, all supported by tantalizing acidity. Blue and purple oral tones echo as
spice fades through the gently tannic nale.

A robust and confident Cabernet Sauvignon, this offers flavors of dark fruit, dried tobacco and a touch of grapefruit pith, filling the mouth with powdery-fine, palate-coating tannins. Balanced acidity carries the wine into a profoundly long finish. —E.C.B.

Sourced entirely from Clone 1 Sauvignon Blanc, all fruit was picked on the same day. The lot is primarily estate-grown from St. Helena, with 16% sourced from Longwood Vineyard just north of Coombsville. As part of an experimental approach, the wine was made without oak or malolactic fermentation and split into four separate fermentations at different temperatures to highlight varying levels of fruit ripeness. Bottled just five months after harvest, the wine shows impressive freshness and clarity. The texture is surprisingly rich, with excellent depth and a vivid saline-acid mineral tension. Aromatically lifted with white flowers and zesty citrus, the palate follows through with bursts of tropical fruit and a long, spicy finish. Balanced and precise throughout.

This year’s blend is composed of 63% Bosche Vineyard and 27% Sycamore Vineyard, aged
for 20 months in 64% new French oak. The wine is especially generous in this vintage, with
tannins that carry a distinctly chocolatey quality—almost matching the darkness of the oak
itself. Cocoa notes wrap around a rich core of blueberry and blackberry fruit, mingling with
espresso bean and a deeply perfumed character on the palate. Ripe fig notes emerge and
carry through the long, polished finish.

Minerally and detailed, with wet stones, graphite, dark cherries, blackcurrants, licorice, cocoa and black olives on the nose. Compact and seamless on the palate, with firm tannins and a dusty texture that leaves a chalky, minerally impression. Focused and balanced. Drink or hold.

Attractive nose of beautiful fruit, earth, spices and a nutty edge. Medium- to full-bodied and intense. It’s not overpowering but laser-focused, with firm tannins pushing through the long, bright and layered finish. Complex and delicious. Drink or hold.

A darkly fruited, graceful wine with structured tannins. Aromas of plums and wild blackberry bush, with juicy flavors of earth and black cherries on the palate. The finish is dry with fine and lingering tannins. Medium-bodied. Drink or hold.

An elegant, complex, medium-bodied and dark-fruited wine. Plum skin, dried cranberries, blackberries and baking spices on the nose. The palate shows flavors of bitter cacao and minerals with silky tannins. Drink or hold.

A scorched apple wood note runs from start to finish along the flanks of a core of steeped blackberry and boysenberry fruit. Licorice snap and tar details pump underneath. Definitely on the toasty/extracted side stylistically, but this offers a rare display of balanced power, depth and definition in this vintage. Best from 2025 through 2036. —J.M.

Offering a dark profile of boysenberry and blackberry fruit, this is fleshy and focused, with anise and apple wood, plus a hint of fruitcake, underscoring the finish. Shows length as the fruit easily keeps pace through the finish thanks to a modest hand with the toast. - J.M.

This is fairly dense in feel, but with energy amid its core of dark boysenberry and blackberry compote. Pretty notes of iris and licorice snap fill in as a strong spine of roasted apple wood provides support, with a subtle twinge of balsam wood along the edges. A strong effort. Drink now through 2037. —J.M.