Juicy black cherry, spicy raspberry compote and cedar aromas swirl on the nose of this dark and firm Pinot Noir. The palate displays a wealth of rich tannin alongside cherry, plum and cinnamon flavors. It finishes with some grip and lingering tangerine acidity. —T.R.C. 

A well-driven, composed, textured and focused gran selezione. The nose shows aromas of dark cherries, dark plums, grilled herbs, chestnuts and baking spices. It’s full-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Dense and vibrant at the center, thanks to a lift of spices and dried herbs kicking in. Focused and well defined, with a long, flavorful finish. Try after 2025.

A well-composed, balanced and harmonious 100% cabernet franc. On the nose it showcases aromas of blueberries, dried herbs, gunpowder and some black pepper. It’s full-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Lively and voluptuous with a delicious purple fruit character. Vivid and succulent with a long, flavorful finish. Drink or hold.

A well-rounded, serious and textural gran selezione showing notes of dark cherries, cassis and baking spices. Full-bodied with sinewy tannins. Well driven and structured, with a juicy core of berries at the center and a textured finish with length. Drink or hold.

A well-balanced, velvety and harmonious riserva. Aromas of plums, spiced cherries and violets dominate on the nose, following through to a medium body with fine tannins. Subtle and juicy, with a vivid stream of berries at the center and a flavorful, lively finish. Drink or hold.

Dusty and cedary nose of dark berries, toasted spices and hints of dried herbs. Dry and a little tight on the palate, with raw, chewy tannins. Medium-bodied. I like the fruit concentration and succulent mid-palate, yet it needs a bit more time to integrate the tannins. Try after 2027.

A juicy, dense and velvety merlot with aromas of dark cherries, currants, dried herbs and sweet spices. It’s medium- to full-bodied with plush tannins. Well rounded and textured, with balance and energy. Focused, with a long, flavorful finish. Drink or hold.

A solid, balanced and intense Chianti Classico with aromas of sweet cherries, raspberries and sweet spices. It’s full-bodied with fine tannins. Solid core of red berries at the center, with a refined texture and an intense development in the finish. Drink or hold.

The 2021 Pinot Noir La Crête has a complex perfume of pomegranate, blueberry, licorice, orange peel and sagebrush. The medium-bodied palate is characterized by powerful, generously perfumed fruit. It has a finely chalky frame, vibrant acidity and a very long, dynamic finish laced with flowers, herbs and citrus. It's a great candidate for the cellar. Only 100 cases were made.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Clairière is inviting and kaleidoscopic on the nose: wild red and blue berries are accented by tones of orange peel, wildflowers, tea leaves, mushrooms and damp earth. The light-bodied palate is finely chalky and refreshing with latent flavor layers that gain detail as the wine opens. Despite its aromatic generosity, it's tightly wound on the palate and deserves 3-5+ years in bottle. 330 cases produced.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Slope comes from grapes planted in volcanic soils, and on the nose, tar and scorched earth aromas give way over time to pomegranate, rhubarb, dried herbs and amaro. The medium-bodied palate is expressive and inviting, flooding the mouth with dynamic flavor layers. It has suede-textured tannins, vibrant acidity and a very long finish streaked with flint and spice. It will reward five or more years in the cellar and should be long lived. 378 cases were made.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Conifer comes from grapes planted in both volcanic and marine sedimentary soils and offers aromas characteristic of its name: pine needles, mushrooms and botanical nuances complement a core of wild berry fruit. The medium-bodied palate is concentrated yet seamless. Its spicy fruit is framed by clay-textured tannins and vibrant acidity, and it has a long, layered finish. It opens dramatically with air and will benefit from time in bottle. 629 cases were made.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Kiana blossoms slowly on the nose like a flower unfolding. Wild berry aromas are laced with wafts of juniper, oolong tea leaves, blood orange and lavender. The medium-bodied palate is powerful, with layers of berry, earth and bitters. It's structured by silky tannins and fireworks of fresh acidity, and it has a pure, expressive finish. 400 cases were made.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Triple Black Slopes has an alluring broodiness to its aromas that calls you back to the glass again and again. Pomegranate, blueberry and blackberry are laced with details of tar, mossy bark, wild fennel and oolong tea leaves. The medium-bodied palate is bursting with kaleidoscopic layers of wild berries, bitters and citrus. It has a silky frame, fireworks of fresh acidity and a very long finish. It's a great candidate for the cellar. 400 cases were made.

From grapes grown on marine sedimentary soils, the 2021 Pinot Noir Block 6 is bursting with cranberry, rhubarb, cola, mushroom and botanical aromas on the nose, and it reveals finer nuances as it spends time in the glass. The light-bodied palate is silky and electric, its linear acidity enlivening concentrated, bitters-laced fruit, and it has a long finish with a flourish of spicy accents. 230 cases were made.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Emery is characterized on the nose by pretty, tricolored berry fruit and alluring accents of forest floor, juniper, aniseed and tobacco. The medium-bodied palate features layered, floral fruit structured by clay-textured tannins and vibrant acidity. It's powerful and inviting, and its structure and detail point to a positive evolution in bottle. 430 cases were made.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Aliette opens dramatically with time in the glass, its aromas segueing from tar and forest floor to pure red cherry, cranberry, licorice and lavender. The medium-bodied palate features a concentrated core of fragrant red fruit. It has a finely astringent texture, vibrant acidity and a long finish with a fan of spicy accents. 425 cases produced.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Estate Cuvée is dark and savory on the nose: red cherry and cranberry are accented by tones of tar, forest floor and amaro. The medium-bodied palate explodes with generous red fruit and complex spicy accents. It's structured by finely astringent tannins and fireworks of fresh acidity, and it has a long, expressive finish. 1,500 cases produced.

A barrel selection, the 2021 Pinot Noir Pas de Nom offers notable purity and complexity this vintage. It opens with detailed aromas of blackberry, raspberry, black tea leaves, woodsmoke and lavender. The medium-bodied palate's layered flavors are framed by chalky tannins and vibrant acidity that give it a weightless feel, and it has a very long, fragrant finish. 229 cases produced.

From grapes grown on volcanic soils and crafted mostly from whole clusters, the 2021 Pinot Noir The Sum has layered, spicy aromas of tar, licorice, forest floor, aniseed and wild berry fruit. The medium-bodied palate is concentrated but still youthfully wound and latent. It has chalky tannins and mouthwatering acidity and finishes long and spicy. It deserves several years in the cellar to unwind. 887 cases were made.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Upland is dark-fruited and wild on the nose: wild raspberry and blackberry are accented by touches of mossy bark, dried herbs and Angostura bitters. The medium-bodied palate is structured by luxuriously silky tannins and fireworks of fresh acidity that brighten its slowly unfurling flavors. It has a long finish that segues from red fruit to spice and floral perfume, and its seamlessness and complexity point to a long life in the cellar. 214 cases were made.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Cascade has pure, layered scents of cranberry, raspberry, dried roses, licorice and dusty earth, with wonderful spicy tones emerging as it airs in the glass. The light-bodied palate's concentrated, spicy flavors are structured by suede-textured tannins and vibrant acidity, and it has a long, floral finish. 156 cases were made.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Dropstone opens with raspberry and blackberry fruit that gives way to forest floor, potpourri and bitters on the nose. The medium-bodied palate offers expansive, alluringly perfumed fruit. It has a silky frame, fireworks of fresh acidity and a long finish with a fan of spicy accents. 254 cases were made.

The 2014 Pinot Noir Pas de Nom has aged gracefully and is at an ideal juncture between youthful fruit and tertiary maturity. It has a pale ruby color and layered scents of red and black cherries, dried tobacco and orange peel, mushroom and graphite. The medium-bodied palate is grainy and fresh, with ripe berry fruit and savory tones, and it has a long finish. It's in a great spot for drinking!

The 2019 Pinot Noir Pas de Nom has layered aromas of cranberry, blueberry, blood orange, aniseed and forest floor. The medium-bodied palate features generous, expansive flavors. It's structurally seamless and refreshing and has a long, spicy finish.