Raspberry, thyme and fennel pollen make for an engagingly delicate nose on this clonal study. The palate is more expansive, showing cranberry, bay leaf and citrus peel flavors that range from sharp to broad in expression. —M.K.

Deep, almost impenetrable ruby red colour. Mulberry, mocha and black olive tapenade aromatics. Rich and dense black and purple fruits fill the senses. It carries serious fruit intensity but as it builds we see layers of ferrous minerals and rosemary undertones. Good length with finely built tannins ensuring a dry finish. Still youthful, and cellaring will be well rewarded

Bright, deep purple colour; aromas of dark plum and blackberry with a slightly smoked-meaty reductive overtone. The wine is rich and deeply fruit-sweet on the palate. Blackberry conserve. Luscious fruit and abundant soft, powdery tannins.

A very fresh and vibrant wine from this obscure southern French variety. Aromas of lemon confit, orange blossoms and grapefruit rind. The palate is light- to medium-bodied with precise acidity, giving notes of lemon peel, ocean spray and oyster shells. Delicious. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Full-bodied and steeped with tension, serving up black cherry and blueberry flavors highlighted by black tea and forest floor tones as this builds toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2032. 276 cases made.

Sourced from five blocks of the Maggy Hawk vineyard, this Pinot offers a bold and rustic take on Anderson Valley. It opens with a mix of peppery and savoury aromas, dried herbs and an earthy, soily, grounded character. On the palate, ripe fruit pairs with the brightness of crunchy berries, creating a lovely contrast of freshness and richness. A good level of acidity keeps things interesting with well-integrated tannins.

The 2022 ‘Grand Moraine’ comes from this outstanding site in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. This underwent just a touch of whole cluster fermentation. Stored in 30% new French oak for 14 months before bottling, this offers red currants and tobacco on the nose alongside stony minerals. Loaded with crunchy red fruit this shows beautiful body and texture. Enjoy now and over the next ten plus years. Drink 2024-2035

The 2022 Siduri ‘Santa Lucia Highlands’ Pinot Noir offers orange rind and beautiful red florals on the nose with red raspberry notes. Filled with class and texture, this is a rich wine filled with weight and overall tension. Drink 2024-2030

Smells strong and concentrated with lots of oak and dark fruit nuances. Cool blue fruit with vanilla and tobacco, still needs time to harmonise and for the wood to integrate and as such isn't giving total balance and connectivity right now. The texture is sleek, and there is weight and acidity, but the flavours need to meld a little. Confident and structured, shows lots of promise.

Blackcurrant and vegetal notes with evident oak. Subtly enticing flavors of bruised plum and damson. The fresh palate is rich and exuberant, with lively fruit and a hint of salinity. Drink 2024-2036.

Red and black cherry on the nose, with a touch of earth. The palate is juicy, even really juicy with a hint of anise on the backend, but it works and this is tasty.

They take the top 20% of their site for this wine, about 15 blocks, with a fantastic melange of fruits, blue and red brambles, sweet cherries, hints of herbs, and mint. It's a nice balance of fruit and spice; the tension is lovely in the 21s, says winemaker Shane Moore. Released early with the lack of a 2020 vintage for the brand.

An unoaked chardonnay that's full-bodied but balanced and amazingly rich in ripe fruit. Flavors of lemons, green apples, pineapple. mangoes, minerals and chalk. Harvested late in the year, fermented in steel tanks, then bottled and sold early while it's fresh and racy in texture. Despite not aging in barrels, it offers good butter and spices considering how crisp and tangy it is. Drink now.

Achieves excellent balance between a tangy feel and generous flavors. Quite toasty, flinty and nervy in aromas before a ripe, buttery palate delivers good richness and length. Minerals and sea salt on the nose, then bright pineapple, baked apple, butter and lemon zest on the palate. Drink now or hold.

Impressive for its purity and fleshy black cherry flavors, with details of pomegranate, strawberry and fresh herb details of thyme, sage and rosemary on a crisp, juicy frame. Accents of cherry cola and red licorice, as well as polished tannins. leave a lasting impression on the finish. Drink now through 2035.

The Il Fauno Bordeaux blend is dark ruby red in color with aromas of cassis, plum and lavender.  A delicious, medium plus weight wine that offers refinement in the glass.  Excellent value. A blend of 35% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot matured up to 12 months in 50+% new French oak. pH 3.59, 15% alc. 

Dark and brooding but retains a sense of finesse, with blackberry and red currant flavors that take on mocha, dusty herbs and spices.

This deeply extracted and spice driven Merlot farmed at just under 3,000 feet of elevation displays aromas of dark-chocolate-covered cherry, cinnamon and pepper. The palate gives flavors of ripe black plum, tobacco and rich minerality in a powerful tannic framework. Although the wine needs time to evolve, it will be excellent with hearty meat courses in time.

Spirited and handsomely built, with expressive flavors of cherry and blueberry accented by anise and juniper berry as this builds tension toward fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2032. 639 cases made.

The nose of this Pinot gives punchy aromas of dusty cherry, spiced raspberry compote and sassafras. The silky palate brings rich dark-cherry fruit with a wide streak of raspberry lime acid and clove. Cinnamon lingers across the finish.

Lively aromas of fresh tangerine, pear and lime peel dominate the nose of this wine. The palate gives waves of fresh citrus, spice, honeysuckle and apple, with bright and focused acidity dancing along the palate. Best from 2027–2035.

Aromas of fresh apple, river rock, white flowers and lemon peel dance on the nose of this wine. The palate brings a lively pear-tangerine vibe with an electric finish, just zipping with acidity, salinity and minerality. Editors’ Choice.

Attractively dense aromas of baked strawberry and stewed cherry meet with nutmeg and star anise on the nose of this bottling from an iconic vineyard. The bold, very ripe palate pairs cherry-cola soda flavors with tons of powerful spices

This lively wine has aromas of strawberry coulis, black plum, dried oregano and vanilla cream on the nose. Flavors on the palate are cranberry-pomegranate compote, pink grapefruit peel and hibiscus tea, with a long, mouthwatering finish. Pair with grilled lamb lollipops.

From vines planted in 2017, the 2022 Chardonnay Perilune is the midpoint of rich creaminess and zesty focus in the BrewerClifton Chardonnay roster. While initially slightly reticent and less intense on the nose, it delivers lifted, floral, orchard fruit aromas in the glass with time. The palate is tensile and refreshing, leading to a finish that fills in this raciness with a subtle but pleasing creamy texture. An impressive showing from such young vines, this is a wine to follow for fans of BrewerClifton's more chiseled side.