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.

This Willamette Valley designate, with the new 2023 label for Siduri, comes from two top appellations, the Eola-Amity Hills and Yamhill-Carlton. It shows classic Willamette Valley aromas of fresh taut pomegranate pulp, Oregon blackberry and a savoury, raspberry leaf framing. The palate balances savoury herbs with blood orange, turned earth and a structured finish of black tea and clove. Drinking Window: 2025 - 2030

It comes from the Estate, Zena Crown, and Jory Hills Vineyard; the latter was planted by the Willakenze founders in 2002. It has aromas of baked tart, flower pollen, and meadow grasses.
The palate is lean and fresh, with salted lemon, white pepper, and a tart lemon pulp finish.

Butterscotch, lemon curd and dried mango flavors are powerful in their generosity and precision. Orange blossom and Fuji apple notes linger on a juicy frame alongside a drizzle of wildflower honey. Drink now. 246 cases made.

Succulent peach, mango and orange sherbet notes are juicy, with a fresh thread of acidity. Shows accents of ginger, spices, apple and lemon blossoms, with a hint of crunchy salt minerality on the sleek frame. Drink now through 2032. 199 cases made.

Fragrant and dusty dry, with lovely strawberry, watermelon and rose petal accents that finish on a steely note. Drink now. 6,690 cases made.

Refined and elegantly structured, with precise honeysuckle, Meyer lemon and apple flavors that build richness on the polished finish. Drink now. 121 cases made.

While Trousseau Noir and Poulsard are known for producing punchy, bright reds in France’s Jura region, this wine shows they can thrive in Sonoma’s Russian River Valley as well. The blend shines with notes of wild berries, black tea, and a wisp of pepper on the nose. The palate is high-toned, but well-balanced, with a good core of juicy fruit.

Enticing aromas of wheat puff, baked apple, sweet pastry, nectarine, cooked orange and white flowers. Textured, creamy, mouth-filling and layered. Stone-fruit and nuts, mealy and creamy in flavour. The acidity is snappy and precise and there's some decent phenolic kick on the finish

Racy aromas of candied cherry, raspberry coulis and licorice mingle on the nose of this wine. The palate brings a purposeful energy, with Amarena cherry and rose petal flavors coming to the front, while the finish balances between rich tannin and juicy acidity, with echoes of slate and white pepper.

Candied cherry, raspberry and cedar aromas jump out on the nose of this wine. The palate is high energy, with candied cherry vitality mingling with flavors of cinnamon and clove in a nimble, light-bodied framework. This is great wine for salmon or roasted chicken.