The 2019 Pinot Noir Bella Vida Vineyard has spicy, wild scents of blackberries and cranberries accented by touches of earth and mushroom. The medium-bodied palate is notable for its detailed, perfumed flavors and addicting juiciness that calls you back to the glass for another spicy sip.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Ridgecrest Vineyard draws you into the glass with its tricolored berry fruit and accents of cinnamon, forest floor and ringing floral perfume. Despite generous fruit, the medium-bodied palate offers a weightless feel with its silky tannins and fresh acidity, and it has a long finish with detailed, spicy accents.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard has autumnal aromas of bark, allspice, dried orange peel and tea leaves complementing intense red and black cherry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with concentrated, nuanced fruit, grainy tannins, refreshing acidity and a long, bitters-laced finish. 1,184 cases produced.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Hyland Vineyard has dark aromas of black cherries, tar, coffee and flint. The medium-bodied palate is concentrated and nuanced with finely chalky tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, spicy finish. 308 cases produced.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Ridgecrest Vineyard has aromas of pomegranate, cranberry and orange peel with nuances of forest floor and spice. The medium-bodied palate is concentrated and broody, framed by chalky tannins and vibrant acidity, and it has a long, layered finish replete with bright fruit, spice and earth tones. 317 cases produced.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Elevee Vineyard takes lots of air to reveal red and black cherries, tea leaves, cardamom and earth aromas. The medium-bodied palate is concentrated and spicy. Its soft frame and vibrant acidity make it easy to drink, and it finishes long and layered. 290 cases produced.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Zena Crown Vineyard has alluringly broody scents of red and black cherries with nuances of bergamot, mushrooms and toast. The medium-bodied palate offers understated, earthy fruit. Its powerful, clay-like tannins are balanced by bright acidity, and it has a long, spicy finish. 826 cases produced.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Aegrina Vineyard has layered aromas of red cherries, cranberries, lemon peel, tea leaves, earth and cinnamon. The medium-bodied palate is finely chalky and fresh with a deep core of nuanced fruit and a long, spicy finish. 359 cases were made.

Aromas of honey drizzled on ripe honeydew melon invite the nose into this comfortingly classic style of California Chardonnay. Toasted hazelnut and apple pie flavors on the palate are balanced by brisk lemon, cinnamon and star anise spices

Rounded cranberry and cherry aromas pick up rustic notes of chaparral and charred meat on the nose of this bottling, which is widely available and fairly priced. The palate is packed with toasted sage and marjoram flavors that enliven the blood orange and pomegranate core.

This wine made by the legendary Greg Brewer offers a very affordable taste of his mastery. Extremely floral aromas of jasmine meet with tangerine sorbet, mint and green apple on the nose. The palate is awash in honeysuckle, poached pear and green peppercorn flavors

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This wine is complex, with aromas of baked fruit, orange blossom, papaya and dried allspice on the nose. Flavors on the palate are baked Golden Delicious apple, peach, orange zest and dried apricot interlaced with mineral, caramel, cardamon and a dry, juicy finish. Pair with grilled pork chop, roasted peach and arugula.

This wine is bright, with aromas of black strawberry, boysenberry, citrus, mulled spices and toasted vanilla on the nose. The flavors on the palate are dark cherry, sweet maple, blood orange, crushed dried herbs and grapefruit rind. It finishes with dry, juicy tannins. Pair with mushroom risotto.

One of the better pure Malbecs I've had from Napa, Mt. Brave's 2021 Malbec Mt. Veeder takes the variety's tutti-frutti mixed berry and cherry fruit and adds notions of dried herbs and something that winemaker Chris Carpenter calls rhubarb. It's full-bodied and supple, shows a slight hollow in the mid-palate but expands nicely on the finish, adding notions of a more savory character.

A frankly fruit-driven version, with fan-friendly boysenberry and mulberry fruit pumping through. Offering racy acidity for balance, this red is backed by a gloss of anise and roasted apple wood toast on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 200 cases made.—J.M.

The 2021 Chardonnay Estate Cuvée is deep and layered on the nose; white peach and quince paste are accented by toasted hazelnut, manuka honey, cream and elderflower aromas. The medium-bodied palate is satiny and expansive with opulent, honeyed fruit, a foil of focused acidity and a very long, nuanced finish. 270 cases produced.

The 2019 Chardonnay Willamette Valley has an alluring perfume of white peaches, citrus blossoms, orange peel and undertones of roasted almonds and beeswax. The light-bodied palate has a satiny texture, expansive flavors balanced by vibrant acidity and a long, shimmery finish.

The 2019 Chardonnay Yamhill-Carlton was matured in 10% new oak for 19 months and an additional six months in stainless steel. It has very pretty scents of poached pears, citrus blossoms, cashews and clover honey. The medium-bodied palate is satiny with expansive honey-and-citrus character, mouthwatering acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish.

The 2021 Chardonnay Yamhill-Carlton has deep scents of honey, hazelnut, toasted meringue and yellow apples. The medium-bodied palate features layers of ripe fruit made more complex by spice and mineral layers. It has a satiny texture, vibrant acidity and a long, gently creamy finish. 982 cases were made.

A vibrant version, offering a mix of Honeysuckle apple, pear and pineapple flavors, with notes of candied ginger, lemon zest and orange blossoms on a sleek, mouthwatering frame. Notes of fleur de sel and lime leaf linger.

The 2021 Chardonnay Estate is a bright straw yellow hue and was aged for 10 months in 30% new French oak. It’s expressive on opening, with notes of honeysuckle, melon, fresh pear, and candied citrus. Medium to full-bodied, it’s juicy on the palate, with a lovely, elegant feel and a kiss of sweet fruit through the finish. It’s going to show its best over the next 5-6 years.

Inky black/purple-hued, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is expressive, leaping from the glass with its packed aromas of wood spices, toasted cedar, preserved blackberries, and resinous tobacco. Full-bodied, it reveals a sanguine, iron-rich mineral profile that’s forward on the palate, with mouthwatering tension, ripe tannins, and good balance on the finish. It’s a very appealing wine that’s starting to drink well now. Drink 2024-2034.

The 2022 Pinot Noir Dutton-Perry Ranch is a medium ruby red color and has an expressive and floral perfume of candied roses, ripe strawberries, herbes de Provence, and pomegranate. Medium-bodied and elegant all the way through, its pretty, juicy perfume lasts throughout, and it has fine tannins and a weightless feel. Drink over the next 6-7 years

A bright straw/green hue, the 2022 Chardonnay Bennett Valley comes from the two blocks in front of the winery and was raised without oak. It offers aromas of fresh white flowers, linen, lemon zest, lime blossom, and green apple. Medium-bodied, it has a rounded, weightless feel and a delicate floral finish. It is a very pretty, approachable wine that’s going to do well over the coming 6-7 years.