Aromas of blackberries, sarsaparilla, fresh plums and flowers. The palate is mid-weighted with firmly framed tannins and balanced acidity. Nicely constructed. Drink or hold.

Aromas of orchard fruit, sliced pears, lemons and sea spray. The palate is mid-weighted with bright acidity and a rounded mouthfeel that finishes with a phenolic edge. A nice mineral touch at the end. Drink or hold.

Lemon balm, baked apricot and macadamia nut aromas converge on the appealing mose of this bottling. A Blast of acidity cuts into the lightly salted core of pear, apple and citrus peel flavors, with a warm oak note carrying the finish.

The nose of this wine jumps from the glass with aromas of cranberry, macerated cherry, cinnamon and orange peel. The palate has flavors of earthy mushroom, cola spice and black cherry along an energetic finish.

Ex Post Facto’s Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir is quite enjoyable, with lighter-bodied but full-flavored taste of dark cherry in the beginning and brighter cherry in the aftertaste. There are some savory notes and herbal accents with modest tannins and good acidity. To use the cliché, it over-delivers for the price.

The 2022 Siduri Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast is sourced from the Seascape and Sealift Vineyards, perched on the fog-kissed fringes of the AVA. Incorporating 20% whole cluster, the wine pulses with vibrancy and finesse. Juicy cranberry, alpine strawberry, and watermelon rind glide across the palate, lifted by hints of sea spray and crushed shale. Its clarity and energy are notable, carrying a brightness that keeps the fruit pristine and expressive. A sleek and coastal Pinot Noir with poise and salty charm, showing off the nuance of its marine-influenced sites. 84 cases made.

The 2022 Siduri Pinot Noir from the Santa Lucia Highlands shows off a lush and structured side of the appellation, shaped by 10 months in 25% new French oak. It immediately presents aromas of blood orange zest, crushed rose petals, and red plums, creating an alluring and layered aromatic profile. The palate leans into ripe cranberry, wild strawberry, and hints of rooibos tea, offering both depth and clarity. Silky yet firm, there's a driving sense of energy beneath its fuller texture, balancing richness with freshness. A poised and generous Pinot that captures the region’s coastal brightness and natural intensity. 1000 cases made.

The 2022 Siduri Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley delivers an expressive and inviting profile that overdelivers for a regional cuvée. Crafted from a selection of premier vineyard sources and matured for 10 months in 25% new French oak, it pours a rich ruby shade with immediate aromatic lift. Notes of wild strawberries and blood orange peel mingle with dried lavender, crushed rocks, and a faint hint of mountain sagebrush. The texture is supple and rounded, with a juicy red fruit core that fans out effortlessly across the mid-palate. Lively acidity and faint mineral tension add dimension without interrupting its friendly, fruit-forward nature. About 11,000 cases produced.

Bright, fruity (raspberry, watermelon), and fun, this is truly a delicious nose. Yum. The palate is bright and tasty as well, but the fruit is a bit more subdued than the nose did portend. Still, very nice balance with a zingy acidity; this is fantastic.

Rich and pure yet elegant, this red opens with toasted fennel and subtle rosemary notes. Fresh coffee bean, fleshy plum and berry flavors linger nicely around the silky finish, where a gentle swirl of clove chimes in. Drink now through 2032. 129 cases made, 129 cases imported. AR

Elegant and expressive, this white displays lovely apple blossom and clove notes up front that join a vibrant core of baked quince and spice-poached pear, with a measure of minerally richness underneath that builds as this works its way to the finish around salted melon notes. Drink now through 2035. 128 cases made, 128 cases imported. AR

This wine comes from vineyards located 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean in the Itata Valley and starts with enchanting aromas of red berries and a touch of spices. It's silky and has an umami character on the palate. Cherries and blackberries are enhanced by clove, nutmeg, black pepper and earthy notes, alongside optimal acidity. Hints of salt linger in the elegant finish.- JR

This is a very satisfying Chardonnay at a fair price, starting with familiar aromas of toasty coconut and juicy white peach on the nose. The palate is broadly laid across flavors of buttercream, lemon and passion fruit, with sandy tannins providing textural depth. 

The nose of this wine brings aromas of concentrated berry, roasted cherry and toasted spices, while the palate delivers rich tannin, bright acid and flavors of black plum, mint, espresso and dark chocolate. Delicious now, this will age seamlessly for at least a decade.

Bright and vibrant aromas of dried cranberry, Bing cherry, cinnamon and shiitake swirl on the nose of this Pinot. The palate displays flavors of berry compote, orange peel, cinnamon and black tea, with enough gripping tannin along the back end to age seamlessly for at least a decade

This bottle shows how quenching wines from the cool-climate sites of California's Central Coast can be. The nose is earthy with saline and crunchy fruit notes. There's a refreshing minerality on the palate that's perfectly balanced by the fruit.

Complex and serious. With beeswax, nectarines and brioche. Rich and textured solid acidity and subtle oak, finishing with a lingering, spiced aftertaste of nutmeg and cinnamon.

Deep, black-fruited aromas; perfume and panache. Ripe, fresh blackcurrants and blackberries, with a lift of fresh herbs and flowers, then lingering spice. Polished tannins allow the fruit purity to shine.

The 2023 Roussanne Roux Beaute is a wine of the vintage. This lacks the variety's characteristic weight and density. The 2023 has a lighter expression with melon and citrus aromas lifted by subtle chamomile nuances. This is acid-driven with a linear texture. Its best years will be down the track after building some bottle age complexity.

The 2022 Merlot The Revivalist is muscular in style, offering dense and punchy aromas of blackberry compote, black olive and cedar with a serious frame of oak. It is ripe, rich and heavyset, with oak tannins and jammy fruit delivering a long, strong finish that lacks delicacy.

This is well-built, offering an understated profile, with a mix of red currant and black cherry fruit flavors stitched with subtle iron and savory elements. A cedar accent underscores the finish, giving this a touch of old school. Best from 2026 through 2036. 937 cases made.

This bourbon arrives with a minimum age of 5-plus years, bottled at 47 percent ABV, and carrying a price tag of $60. Those are fairly lofty figures for what is ostensibly a sourced whiskey, but that’s also a reductive, clinical way to analyze whiskey when the liquid is this enjoyable. The nose is soft and approachable; the palate, likewise. There’s depth and complexity, too, with prominent notes of vanilla, berry compote, and Graham crackers. Barrel tannins bolster the finish and cement its credentials as a bona fide sipper — age and prominence be damned!

The Copain P2 is such a great idea. It’s a blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris and works beautifully. The 2023 vintage is light and fresh, with crunchy and tart red fruit, and a hint of citrus. The nose has a slight candied sweetness, balanced by a touch of phenolic complexity from the Pinot Gris. With low alcohol, it's easy yet thoughtful, food-friendly, and downright delicious. Yes, it’s 'rosé-adjacent' wine that some will prefer to call a chillable red. So well done.

This wine comes from the Gran Moraine vineyard in the Willamette Valley, a stunning site in the Yamhill-Carlton appellation. It shows a balance of refinement and rusticity. Aromas of red currant, raspberries, and savoury herbs sidle up next to dried lavender and rose petals. The palate is structured with wild spearmint, sweet cherry, and an undeniable note of sous bois. Drinking Window: 2025 - 2030

The 2023 Siduri Chardonnay comes from two Willamette Valley sites: the Gran Moraine Vineyard in Yamhill-Carlton and the Maple Grove Vineyard in the southern end of the Willamette Valley: honeyed aromas, peach fuzz and sweet poached pear. On the palate, it offers a ripe depth of stone fruit that balances the salty minerality with lovely peach and nectarine flesh and a piquant lemon pulp finish. Drinking Window: 2025 – 2029.