Aromas of fresh, ripe Fuji apple, juicy pear, citrus blossom, flinty sediment rock, and vanilla bean arise on the nose of this wine. The succulent energy of high-toned orange, yellow plum, peach, frangipane, cinnamon, and white tea saunters across the finish. Pair with steamed petrale sole.

Aromas of violets, purple sage and blue fruits. This wine is comprised seven sites, most of
it coming from Lone Oak, Paraiso and Kite Winder make up the bulk of this Pinot Noir. Fruit
is round and red, bright, and concentrated at the same time. Ripe berries mingle with
gravelly minerality and this is a nice bottle of SLH appellation for only $25.

Aromas of tart berry, black olive, nori, and pepper drive the nose of this wine. The palate
comes with flavors of black plum, toasted spice mélange, Darjeeling, and flowers, with rich
tannin and nicely balanced acid. It’s a softer style that’s perfumed and elegant. —T.R.C.

Dusty cherry, cranberry, black tea, and roses highlight the nose of this Pinot Noir, giving way
to flavors of tart raspberry, roasted shiitake, and flowers on the palate. Lively acid balances
plush tannins that seem to swell through the finish. —T.R.C.

An elegant nose opens this lively, well-crafted Chardonnay. The plush palate is flavorful,
offering herbs, spices, and citrus notes like mandarin and lemon, all supported by
energizing acidity. Enjoy this wine with creamy dishes. Sovereign Wine Imports. —J.V.

From old vines planted in the early 1980s, 2023 Chardonnay DuPratt is one of the last places harvested by winemaker Ryan Zepaltas, often picked after he’s done with the reds. The place hangs on to the grape’s acidity, allowing them to evolve slowly at high elevation. Zepaltas takes a less-is-more approach in the cellar, doing a native ferment before starting the aging process in 5% new French oak for six months and moving on to six months more in stainless steel. Only 150 cases made, the wine is light and bright, with a floral crunch of fresh apple and dried herb. Drink now through 2033.

The grapes in the 2023 Pinot Noir Anderson Valley are sourced 75% from Edmeades Vineyard in Philo and the Maggy Hawk property in Navarro. Winemaker Ryan Zepaltas cherry picks what he’s looking for, keeping the clones separate during native ferments and blending them later to age 14 months in 10% new French oak. There’s nerve and backbone to this savory, spicy wine, layered in fresh acidity and crunchy red fruit with supple tannins. Drink now through 2033.

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Christopher's Vineyard is a totally different animal from the 2016 Rockfall, even though these vineyards are only a stone’s throw apart. Muscular, brooding and potent, the 2016 is a dark, intense, primary wine that is a little reticent today. The body and structure are there, but it’s very closed down. I would expect the 2016 to be giving up the goods a bit more at ten years old, but there’s nothing pointing to evolution here. Jury's out as to whether this will ever soften.

The 2022 Pinot Noir Sealift Vineyard is the best of the Pinot Noirs in this range, with an extra measure of concentration that helps the wine get its point across. That said, it’s still a bit reserved, delivering its dark berry fruit, orange peel, lavender and white pepper tones with grace. A breeze of salty acids leaves behind a particularly refreshing sensation. Very nicely done.

The 2022 Cabernet Franc is a new wine in this range, made as an earlier-drinking, more affordable offering than the flagship Cabernets. Mocha, espresso, rich blackberry fruit and underbrush tones saturate in generous layers, all motivated by absolutely mouthwatering acidity. There’s so much concentration here at only 13.6% alcohol. Balanced, fine structure and a lifted, fresh finish are quite attractive. Lovely, especially for the year.

The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon (Knights Valley) delivers a potent, powerful array of crème de cassis, tobacco leaf, sage, cedar and crushed rocks, soaking into the palate with real confidence. The addition of 6% Petit Verdot can be felt in the wine’s chalky, upright structure. While approachable today, the 2022 will likely benefit from some time in the cellar.

A fresh, pinpoint style, with rose hip, strawberry core and red tea notes accenting a brisk-edged and high-pitched core of damson plum and blood orange fruit. Shows pretty cut on the finish. Best from 2027 through 2031. 166 cases made.

Juicy and lively, with dark cherry paste and bramble notes that knit well, while iris, rose hip and violet fill in throughout. An apple wood accent frames the finish judiciously. Drink now through 2032. 9,000 cases made.

Plump and enticing, with a steady flow of plum sauce and red licorice backed by mulling spice and savory accents. The gently toasted finish plays out slowly and steadily. Drink now through 2030. 219 cases made.

Made entirely from Pinot Noir grapes, the 2024 White Pinot Noir has the acidity and brightness of a white wine (and color), with the texture of a red. Lengthy acidity coats the light-bodied frame of spicy raspberry, cherry, and plum fruitiness balanced by spice and sea spray. There's substance to the mouthfeel at low alcohol levels, making it an easy-drinking, food-friendly, chillable-like red, aged in neutral barrels. Drink now.

An undoubtedly full-bodied, well-concentrated wine, the 2023 Pinot Noir Muldune Trail is from a site at 1,600 feet elevation and offers plush, lush, and richly woven black cherry liqueur seasoned in baking spice and toasted oak. The soft midpalate shows the ease of the tannins and the power of the underlying acidity's ability to refresh. Drink now through 2033.

Lemon peel and tangerine-spray aromas make for a bright nose on this bottling that’s layered in earth tones. The palate’s leathery texture frames baked lemon and salted-apple slice flavors.

There’s an aggressive herbaceousness to this bottling that will please those seeking a savory style. Crushed rock, dank herbs, and mossy raspberry aromas lead from the nose into a palate of cranberry, cherry, thyme, and petrol flavors.

The nose of this Pinot delivers aromas of Bing cherry, pomegranate, cedar, and flowers, while the palate shows flavors of fresh berries, roses, barrel spice, and orange peel, with powder-fine tannins and lively acidity peaking through the finish.

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Christopher's Vineyard is a totally different animal from the 2016 Rockfall, even though these vineyards are only a stone’s throw apart. Muscular, brooding and potent, the 2016 is a dark, intense, primary wine that is a little reticent today. The body and structure are there, but it’s very closed down. I would expect the 2016 to be giving up the goods a bit more at ten years old, but there’s nothing pointing to evolution here. Jury's out as to whether this will ever soften.

The 2022 Pinot Noir Sealift Vineyard is the best of the Pinot Noirs in this range, with an extra measure of concentration that helps the wine get its point across. That said, it’s still a bit reserved, delivering its dark berry fruit, orange peel, lavender and white pepper tones with grace. A breeze of salty acids leaves behind a particularly refreshing sensation. Very nicely done.

The 2022 Cabernet Franc is a new wine in this range, made as an earlier-drinking, more affordable offering than the flagship Cabernets. Mocha, espresso, rich blackberry fruit and underbrush tones saturate in generous layers, all motivated by absolutely mouthwatering acidity. There’s so much concentration here at only 13.6% alcohol. Balanced, fine structure and a lifted, fresh finish are quite attractive. Lovely, especially for the year.

The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon (Knights Valley) delivers a potent, powerful array of crème de cassis, tobacco leaf, sage, cedar and crushed rocks, soaking into the palate with real confidence. The addition of 6% Petit Verdot can be felt in the wine’s chalky, upright structure. While approachable today, the 2022 will likely benefit from some time in the cellar.

The 2023 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) is a classic wine from this appellation. Exuberant and fruit-forward in its bouquet, it’s more restrained and cohesive on the palate. Gentle acids and powdery tannins carry the 2023 through the finish, leaving behind echoes of brambly fruit and grilled herbs. It’s another Hartford wine with impressive balance

The 2023 Chardonnay Stone Côte Vineyard shows lovely balance and a sense of roundness that nicely frames its river rock minerality and mid-weight build. Layers of yellow stone fruit, marzipan, chamomile and slate drape gently across the palate, motivated by subtle acids.