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.

The 2021 Chardonnay Saralee's Vineyard pours a youthful yellow/straw hue and offers notes of lime blossom, wet stone, and fresh peach. Full-bodied, but with some lift on the palate, its fresh acidity feels a touch more linear, with ripe pineapple, a delicate note of vanilla, and citrus pith. Drink it over the next few years.

A deep but transparent red hue, the 2021 Pinot Noir Anderson Valley moves to a darker profile of black cherry, rocky earth, and pressed flowers. Medium to full-bodied, with expansive juicy fruit of sweet berries and more structure in its notes of blackberry andfresh earth, it’s a solid wine with a bit of meatiness to drink over the next few years.

An attractive perfume opens in the glass of the 2021 Pinot Noir Saralee's Vineyard with
wild raspberry, leather, and candied roses. Medium-bodied, with elegant structure, fine tannins, and a graceful softness to its texture, it has notes of preserved strawberry,lavender, and turned soil. It’s a very charming wine to drink 2024-2030.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast is floral and juicy, with ripe cherry, candied flowers,
and sweet herbs. Medium-bodied and attractive on the palate, with more ripe mixed berries, fine tannins, and a supple, soft texture, this is a clean and very charming wine to drink over the next few years.

Also saturated ruby, the 2021 Pinot Noir Jackson Estate Outland Ridge is ripe with roasted aromas of cedar, leather, redcurrant, and kirsch. Full-bodied, with a supple texture, ripe,sweet tannins, and notes of ripe berry fruit, orange peel, and soft stone, it’s long on the palate and has good balance. Drink it over the next 8-10 years.

Highly aromatic, the 2021 Viognier Yorkville Estate is expansive with a perfume of orange oils, honeysuckle, and frangipane. Full-bodied, with a supple texture, juicy ripe apricot fills the palate, joined by notes of beeswax, vanilla bean, and ripe melon. This is a classic and juicy wine to drink over the next serval years, although I would prefer to drink it young to preserve its expressive aromatic profile.

A nearly opaque ruby, the 2021 Pinot Noir Jackson Estate Anderson Valley takes on layers of ripe black cherries, pine sap, and purple flowers. Generous and mouth-filling, it’s fruit-forward on the palate, with fresh notes of ripe berries, tea leaf, and fresh forest floor, but its meaty structure comes through, and it has a good finish with ripe tannins and warming spice. Drink over the next 5-7 years.

A deep and youthful ruby with a hint of purple, the 2021 Zinfandel Russian River Valley is ripe and juicy with boysenberry, mocha, and pine. Full-bodied, it lends a nice balance of ripe and tart fruit on the palate, with a classic feel to its fine tannins underneath a sheen of silkiness. It is ripe and rounded, with notable freshness and a good finish. Drink it over the next few years.

Ripe and flinty, the 2021 Chardonnay Russian River Valley pours a golden hue and reveals aromas of ripe peach, wet stone, and candied ginger. This full-bodied white is ripe with honeyed citrus, ripe melon, and a bit of vanilla spice and has a good, clean finish. A good value for this classic, ripe style, it’s approachable and ready to drink over the next few years

Generous and open, this wine’s pineapple flavors have a broad leesy frame which reins in the ripe fruit and crates a creamy impression. It’s simple, but thoroughly irresistible for a grilled bird. -P.J.C (389 cases)

The first of the two wines produced under this label, the 2019 Prequel takes on some
umami richness, with BBQ spices, baked plum, and fresh earth. Full-bodied, it has a
plush, velvety structure, with notes of ripe mixed berries and mocha, sweet tannins, and a floral finish. Juicy and approachable, I would prefer this for fresher youthful drinking.

Pretty, with high-pitched damson plum and cherry notes infused with rose petal and iris hints. The fresh finish is lined with red tea and sanguine hints. Drink now through 2027. 6,836 cases made.

Brisk and steely, with refreshing lemon and quince flavors laced with green apple and hints of saline. Drink now. 150 cases made.

Mouthwatering up front, showing lemon, lime zest and tangerine flavors that are fresh and energetic, with a savory thread of minerality. Offers hints of lanolin and honeycomb that add an appealing note on the long finish.

This light-bodied, graceful wine leads with a singed sandalwood note, followed by light red tea, damson plum and mulled cherry accents. Reveals a subtle sous-bois gloss on the finish.

This profoundly ripe, densely concentrated Chardonnay is a bolder expression of the Santa Rita Hills AVA. Weighty and voluminous but still squarely anchored in acidity, this powerful wine pulsates with ripe Asian pear and yellow cherry flavours speckled with hints of dill, candied ginger and toasted brioche.

Broad aromas of white pear, poached apple and citrus peel draw the nose into this widely popular bottling. There’s a yuzu and grapefruit zestiness to the palate, giving an edge to the fleshy pear core