Sleek and steely in structure, with precise black cherry, anise and pepper flavors that build toward fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2025.

Brooding and concentrated, with deep blueberry and blackberry flavors that build tension and structure, accented by stony mineral and sage details on the way to well-buffed tannins. Best from 2022 through 2030.

Zesty, with smoky pepper and raspberry flavors that finish with briary tannins. Drink now through 2024.

This pale straw-colored Chardonnay from La Crema is impressive. It opens with a lemon custard and mild oak bouquet with notes of pineapple. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, round and smooth. The flavor profile is a mild mineral infused pineapple with notes of Anjou pear and oak. I also detected hints of apricot and a dash of white pepper towards the end. The finish is dry and its flavors drift away nicely. I would pair this very nice Chard with pan seared sea scallops drizzled with herb butter.

15 Wines That Pair Perfectly With Steaks, Burgers and Everything Else You’ll Grill This SummerA guide to the varietals that you want with you by the grill.From the father-son team of Pierre and Nicolas Seillan, the 2016 vintage of Lassègue’s flagship (60 percent Merlot, 33 percent Cabernet Franc and 7 percent Cabernet Sauvignon) is a study in the balance between generosity and terroir. An alluring nose of violet, dark cherry, cassis and flint aromas underpinned with slate and earth is followed by a juicy and succulent palate. Beautiful dark-berry fruit flavors are delivered with dense, supple tannins that build to a minerally finish.

15 Wines That Pair Perfectly With Steaks, Burgers and Everything Else You’ll Grill This SummerA guide to the varietals that you want with you by the grill.From the dual-continent winemaking team of Chris Carpenter (Cardinale, Lokoya, etc.) and Hickinbotham’s Peter Fraser, this now-iconic Aussie Grenache is lively and beautifully textured, reflecting a cooler year. Anise, earth and cherry compote on the nose lead to juicy dark cherry and berry flavors with an edge of orange citrus.

Kendall-Jackson has been America's #1 selling Chardonnay for 25 years. A quarter century. Two and a half decades. Aromas of butter and oak weave elegantly into citrusy, apple notes to create this smooth Chardonnay.

Bold, but balanced, though not afraid to show off that fact from time to time.

COMMENTARY: The 2018 Carmel Road Chardonnay drinks fresh and crisp. TASTING NOTES: This wine offers pleasant aromas and flavors of apple and light chalkiness. Enjoy it with a crab salad.

Each have class and breed along with deep color and depth of chocolate-covered cherries (Bosché) and left bank black currant flavors (Sycamore). And, each are in the very top tier of Napa Cabernets at $150 each.

Each have class and breed along with deep color and depth of chocolate-covered cherries (Bosché) and left bank black currant flavors (Sycamore). And, each are in the very top tier of Napa Cabernets at $150 each.

Sourced from all over the valley–blackberries, dark chocolate and sweet tobacco.

Right bank plums, delicious.

Apples, good acidity, well-structured.

Delicious with restrained hints of apple/orange. Pretty finish.

Gorgeous tropical fruit flavors.

Over 100 year-old field blend including Petite Sirah.

Red fruits, jammy, good acidity.

45 year-old vines, vibrant cherry, bright acidity.

Elegant, silky, concentrated.

Peaty, earthy, delicate and powerful at the same time.