This is a very pure, super-young style of shiraz that is all about the unadulterated taste of blueberry and red-plum shiraz fruit. Smooth, open-knit and plump, it has no sulphites added – hence the preservative-free acronym. Drink now. Screw cap.

Fresh and attractive fruit, in the pear and apple spectrum, with some light, pastry-like notes, too. The palate delivers a smooth, crisp impression with a gently chalky finish. I like the restraint here. A blend of 49% grenache blanc, 18% picpoul, 15% Claudette, 13% roussanne and 5% bourboulenc. Drink now. Screw cap.

2019 Pinot Noir, Zena Crown Vineyard The nose is wild blossoms, licorice and crème de cassis punctuated with tobacco and graphite. The palate entry is dry, solid black cherry with a textured core of tannins, menthol and spice. Finishes with lean, delicate red berries. Drink 2021 - 2027.

2019 Pinot Noir, Garys' Vineyard The nose is pure black cherry with notes of graphite and pie spice. The palate entry is forward, polished with a leaner, fresh red fruit in the core, backed by bright textured grapefruit acidity that persists through the finish. Drink 2021 - 2027.

2019 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley The nose is spiced cherry and herbed raspberry leading to a palate entry of broad, polished red plum and desiccated raspberry with a silky-textured core of red and blue fruits. A nice example of classic Russian River Valley from Siduri. Drink 2021 - 2026.

This dark red and clear colored Pinot Noir opens with a pomegranate and red raspberry with notes of cinnamon and clove. On the palate, this wine is light bodied with medium acidity. It is bright and mouthwatering. The flavor profile is juicy ripe red plum and cinnamon blend with note of pomegranate I also detected hints of cocoa dust and maraschino cherry. The finish is dry, and its flavors and gentle mild tannins fade away nicely. This Pinot Noir is delicate and food friendly. I would pair it with cherry amaretto chicken.

Broad-textured Gala apple and white peach flavors show lemongrass notes, with firm minerality midpalate, followed by accents of dried savory spices on the pure and direct finish. Drink now through 2025.

Both the 2017 and ‘16 Stonestreet Estate Cabs are excellent values; 92 McD under $45 for a top-flight Alexander Valley 100% Cab, aged 19 months in 38% new French oak, is a bargain. Both are just entering their window.

Both the 2017 and ‘16 Stonestreet Estate Cabs are excellent values; 92 McD under $45 for a top-flight Alexander Valley 100% Cab, aged 19 months in 38% new French oak, is a bargain. Both are just entering their window.

Aromas of baked berry biscuit and some gentle reductive nuances that add a charcuterie-like edge here. The palate has assertive, driving pomegranate and cherry flavors, as well as a flex of fine tannin that adds depth. Drink or hold.

Dark garnet color in the glass. Brooding aromas of blackberry jam, ripest cherry, dark red rose petal, earthy flora and vanilla. Blackfruited in a mid-weight-plus style with a good compliment of spice. Very gutsy with plenty of sap but everything in focus and balance. More giving when tasted several hours later from a previously opened bottle. Decant if you must drink now.

Sourced from the proprietary plot of 70+yo bush vines, all unirrigated, hand picked, mechanically sorted and fermented as 50% whole berries. Long. Matured briefly in an assemblage of puncheons, barriques and eggs. A light ruby. The nose, transmitting a crunchy energy from the first impression. Raspberry, sour cherry, orange zest, cranberry and pumice. Alive! Long and detailed with the sort of tannins that suck the saliva and force the 2nd and 3rd glass.

A savory style, with vibrant acidity to the fresh-cut green apple and ruby grapefruit flavors that are layered with dried tarragon acidity. Shows minerally richness on the lithe finish.

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Reserve is beautifully done. Deep, pliant and super-expressive, the 2018 has so much character. Iron, cedar, tobacco, menthol and licorice are some of the many notes that shape this inviting Sonoma Cabernet.

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley) is another very pretty wine in this range. Bright red toned fruit, cedar, iron, sweet pipe tobacco and mint add a striking aromatic upper register to this mid-weight, highly nuanced wine. Firm tannins and the energy of this site at 2,200 feet in elevation extend the finish effortlessly.

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Stature is done in a full-throttle, oaky style that offers plenty of immediacy, if not much subtlety. Blackberry jam, chocolate, licorice and generous new oak are front and center. The sweet, unctuous style is a bit much, in my view. The Stature is a blend from sites in Knights Valley and Alexander Valley, but much of that pedigree is buried under all the oak.

The 2019 Chardonnay Camelot Highlands is a classy Santa Maria Chardonnay. Tropical fruit, mint, chamomile, baked pear tart and marzipan lend nuance to this airy, understated Chardonnay. All the elements are so well balanced.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Grand Reserve is a blend from Sky Crest and Edmeades, both in Anderson Valley. Crushed flowers, bright red cherry fruit, freshly cut flowers and blood orange all grace this silky, nicely balanced Pinot from Kendall-Jackson. More than anything else, the Grand Reserve Pinot is a superb value.

The 2019 Chardonnay Seco Highlands is such an attractive and complete wine. Tropical, deep and yet also super-refined, the 2019 is simply impeccable. Silky, creamy contours wrap around a core of apricot, tangerine oil, mint and baked apple tart. In 2019, the Seco Highlands Chardonnay is a bit lighter than it often is, but all the elements are nicely balanced just the same.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Seco Highlands is laced with bright, red-toned fruit, mint, spice and crushed flowers, all wrapped together by soft, silky tannins. This gracious, inviting Pinot will drink well right out of the gate.

The 2019 Chardonnay Fulton Ranch is creamy and layered in the glass. Baked apple tart, apricot, chamomile and lightly spiced notes all meld together in a Chardonnay that impresses with its balance and class.

The 2019 Chardonnay Stature is a blend from vineyards in Los Alamos and Santa Maria. Rich and tropical in expression, the Stature is super-expressive right out of the gate. Tangerine oil, passion fruit and apricot add a very pretty, exotic flair.

The 2018 Pinot Noir MacLean's Block is sourced from a parcel between Occidental and Green Valley. Silky and aromatic, with a touch of whole cluster savoriness, the MacLean's is undeniably attractive. Dark blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice and menthol inflections build effortlessly over time. This is very nicely done.

The 2019 Chardonnay Four Hearts is another terrific wine in this range. Creamy and layered in the glass, the 2019 is exquisite. Old vines confer a good deal of character and nuance. White flowers, lemon confit, pineapple and pastry build into the creamy, inviting close.

The 2019 Zinfandel (Russian River Valley) captures all of the natural exuberance the appellation is known for. White pepper, mint and chalk lift a core of sweet red cherry fruit. Bright acids work so well in giving the wine energy and a real feeling of vibrancy. The 2019 is beautifully done.