Described by the winemaker as a ‘three-legged stool’, this wine features fruit from Sebastapool Hills, Green Valley and the Santa Rosa Plains—lots of cola aromas, ripe berries and fleshy cherry. The palate is reflective with notes of cola, smoky spice, and red and black fruits combined in a chewy, ripe Pinot Noir.

From a higher altitude site in the rugged Anderson Valley not far from the Pacific Coast comes a Pinot that still carries plenty of ripe fruit—brawny fruit aromatics of candied cherry and dusty raspberry fruits, along with cinnamon spice. The palate is a core of ripe black fruit, with ample ripe tannin: plums, blackberries, cloves, and some baking chocolate to finish.

“Plush yet snappy, with pear, tropical fruit and spice flavors that finish on a succulent accent.”

The deep yellow 2021 Chardonnay Willamette Valley is ripe with aromas of wet stone, fresh pineapple, and lemon rind. Lush, rounded, and full-bodied, with a creamy texture and hints of almond nuttiness and honeycomb on the palate, it’s in a good spot now and should hold up well over the next 4-5 years.

With 80% of the wine coming from the 2019 vintage (48% Pinot Noir, 48% Chardonnay, and a splash of Pinot Meunier), the NV Brut Rosé is a medium salmon hue and reveals aromas of ripe peach, wild strawberry, and sunbaked hay. Dry and medium-bodied, with a nice balance of ripe fruit and fresh acidity, a creamy mouthfeel, and a lively yet fine mousse. It’s drinking well now and will drink well over the next 5-7 years. Disgorged in April 2023, with 5 grams per liter dosage.

A ripe and dark fruited style that pours a deep but transparent red, the 2021 Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton is sunny and ripe with notes of baked black cherry, red plum, potting soil, and cedar. Medium to full-bodied, it’s ripe through the palate, with meaty cherry fruit, although it cleans off the palate nicely, and it has a bit of toasty incense on the finish. Drink it over the next few years.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Kiana feels more cohesive in its aromatics, with spicy notes of black raspberry preserve, anise, mocha, and candied violets. Full-bodied with more structure, ripe tannins, and notes of cocoa and turned soil on the finish, despite its ripeness, it’s holding onto more freshness and structure and will drink well over the next several years.

The 2021 Pinot Noir 459 is aromatic and nicely lifted, as all wines are this year. Blood orange, crushed red berry fruit, mint and spice are all nicely laced together. This lithe, delicate Pinot Noir sure is a charmer. The purity of the flavors is quite attractive, but I would have liked to see a bit more depth.

A beautiful shade of pink in the glass, this bottling shows wet stone, pink rose petal and strawberry on the juicy nose. The palate offers plenty of strawberry cream flavors balanced by a persistent acidity. —M.K.

This is
a bold style of Pinot Noir, starting with aromas of
violet, lilac, black cherry and fennel pollen on the
nose. The palate is ripe and rich, with baked cherry
aromas layered in dried flower and hard-spice elements. —M.K.

Spiced cherries, mulberries, iron, and rose petal
notes all emerge from the 2021 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita
Hills, another pure, medium-bodied, elegant,
classy wine from this team. It has more notable
structure and acidity compared to the softer,
broader Santa Barbara County release. Both are
terrific.

Black raspberries, toasted spice, dried flowers, and
some savory herb notes all emerge from the 2021
Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands, a terrific,
medium-bodied, supple, yet nicely concentrated
Pinot Noir. It's delicious now but will evolve for 7-
8 years. This comes from a mix of the Sierra Mar,
Garys’, Rosella’s, and Kitewinder vineyards, was
90% destemmed, and spent 10 months in 25%
new French oak.

Beautiful orchard fruits, toasted bread, and some sappy flower notes all emerge from the 2021 Chardonnay Katherine's Vineyard, a medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced, elegant wine that has nicely integrated acidity as well as a
supple, up-front, delicious style.

Lots of ripe red and black fruits, bouquet garni, bay leaf, pepper, and cedary notes emerge from the 2021 Syrah Tepusquet Vineyard, a remarkably pure, elegant, medium-bodied Syrah with a distinct, cool-climate style that has tons to love. Made from 100% destemmed Syrah aged 16 months in 20% new French oak, it's a terrific value well worth your time and money

Made by Greg Brewer and a smoking value, the 2022 Diatom has vibrant citrus and tart pineapple-like notes as well as a medium-bodied, seamless, silky style on the palate. It's a joy to drink already yet has complexity, layers, and depth, and is a beautiful Chardonnay. The 2022 comes 85% from the Mission Hills Vineyard and 15% from Bar-M (Los Alamos), both in Santa Barbara County, and it was fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks, with malolactic fermentation blocked.

Snappy and generous, with raspberry and blueberry flavors accented with clove and other dusky spices as this builds tension toward the vibrant finish. Drink now through 2030. 17,500 cases made.

This has black and red cherry preserves pumping through, flanked by singed vanilla and bramble hints and a late flash of anise. For fans of the flattering, toasty style. Drink now through 2026. 446 cases made.

Delicate on the nose, light and lively on the palate—this is a wonderfully balanced Chardonnay that has a casual
attitude but can certainly button up and attend a finer affair, no problem. Find nuanced notes of lemon, lime, raw Marcona almond, dewy grass and lawn daisy. —S.B.

Smooth and darkly fruity, this full-bodied wine offers good, deep black cherries and blueberries along with light oaky accents of cedar, clove and mint. It firms up
in texture with each sip, offering good structure for midterm aging. Best through 2028. —J.G.

Moving to the still whites, the vibrant yellow 2020 Chardonnay Estate has expressiveherbal aromas, as well as notes of grapefruit, hops, sage, and white fl owers. Full-bodied,with an elegant, supple texture and silky, fl oral notes of honeysuckle, melon, and vanillaon the palate, it’s an attractive wine to drink over the next few years.

The only white wine Siduri produces, the 2021 Chardonnay Willamette Valley is a youthful pale yellow color and reveals fresh aromas of peach, white flowers, and lemon-lime citrus. This medium-bodied white is rounded out on the palate with great, fresh notes of crunchy green apple as well as some tropical fruit of papaya and rounded citrus. Drink 2023-2028.

There are more lifted aromas of red raspberry, candied roses, and minty pine in the 2021 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast. It offers a more linear feel on the palate, with medium body, ripe tannins, and more crunchy fruit, as well as smoky earth, cranberry cocktail, and fresh soil. Drink 2024-2030.

Predominantly sourced from Pocket Peak and barrel fermented in 28% new oak, the 2021 Chardonnay Alexander Valley is fresh and lightly floral, with fresh pear, citrus blossom, and wet stone. More expressive on the palate, it is full-bodied with a supple rounded mouthfeel and notes of beeswax, chamomile, white pepper, and ripe apple. It lends more richness and immediacy up front and should be drunk over the next few years.

Taking on a golden tinge, the 2021 Sauvignon Blanc Journey has a bit of oak spice along with lemon curd, supple tropical papaya, fresh herbs, and a touch of vanilla. Mediumbodied, with more density to the core, it delivers driving citrus oils, green apple skin, savory herbs, and bitter citrus pith. It’s persistent on the palate, with a note of saline in its clean finish. I like its savory element, which may be interesting to watch as it ages. Drink it over the next several years.

The 2021 Sauvignon Blanc Helena Bench is elegant and rounded with soft tropical aromas of mango, honeysuckle, and pink grapefruit. Medium-bodied, with a bit of a pithy grip and a touch of green almond, it offers notes of citrus pith and tarragon, a chalky texture, and a clean finish. Drink it over the next few years.