Lively citrus aromas mingle with whispers of white flowers and spice on the nose of this wine. The palate brings some classic richness with flavors of roasted apple, cinnamon and brioche, finishing with a bit of salty lemon towards the end.

Dark on the nose with more mocha and a bit of heat. The palate is a bit subdued and I struggled to find the fruit. Sure, everything is there (the fruit showed up on the mid palate), but overall, this is lacking a bit of “wow”, for sure.

Medium color but still translucent with a bit of cranberry and subtle cherry. Good fruit and some nice acidity, fantastic balance in that regard, but the finish is a bit short despite the noticeable tannins.

This wine is a touch reticent at first, but a few swirls of the glass reveal a nose with bright apple, vanilla and toasty aromas. The palate gives flavors of ripe pineapple, roasted pear, orange blossom and caramel before a plush and generous finish.

Bright lemon, golden pear and caramel aromas dominate the nose of this richly oaked Chardonnay. The palate is fleshy and creamy, with all of the opulence you could expect, and a more vibrant acid profile.

A bit muted on the nose, really not much there even though this has been open for a while. The palate is similar. It’s fine, even very good, but after the fruit, there is some tartness but not a lot of depth.

Under screw cap. Vanilla and cherry on the nose with a hint of strawberry. Nice nose. The palate is fine, but lacking a bit of oomph. Sure, there is fruit and tartness, just no wow factor here.

a gem hailing from the remote, western reaches of the Anderson Valley along Greenwood Ridge. With some of the oldest vines and one of the region’s coolest climates, this exceptional site delivers a fresh, mineral-driven Chardonnay that’s as delicious as it is versatile—a wine crafted to shine at the tab

textural and flinty, with a depth of stone fruit richness, as the name suggests, this is one of the winery’s longest standing, most esteemed vineyard estates and will wow red and white wine drinkers alike

This is a new expression from Tenuta di Arceno—a limited-production Chianti Classico wine cultivated at high elevation (1800 feet)—the name is a nod to the wolves that wander the vineyard parcels. The palate is rich and supple with black cherry and spice notes. A lingering finish and satiny tannins make it a pleasure to drink now.

Complex aromas of lemon curd, candied lime zest, mandarins and flint. The palate is medium-bodied with bright acidity, giving notes of orange peel, hazelnuts, grapefruit pith, pralines and pastry. Very polished and refined with an underlying tension. Delicious. Drink or hold.

Complex aromas of blueberry bush, wild blackberries, graphite and pomegranates. The palate is medium-bodied with seamlessly integrated tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of Damson plums, dark cherries, coffee beans and wild raspberries. Vibrant and refined, with a firmly integrated structure. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Complex aromas of blackberry bush, cassia bark, coffee beans and autumn leaves. The palate is medium-bodied with refined tannins and integrated acidity, giving notes of wet bark, dried herbs, dark cherries and cured meat. A hint of reduction with a savory edge. 40% whole-cluster fermentation. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Complex aromas of lemon peel, gun smoke, orange blossoms and sea spray. The palate is medium-bodied with a creamy texture cut through with tightly wound acidity, giving notes of candied lime zest, mandarin peel and steely minerality. Very refined and pure with an underlying tension. The premiere release of this vineyard to Giant Steps. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Expressive aromas of lime curd, oyster shells, white rose petals and flint. The palate is medium-bodied with vivid acidity and a creamy texture, giving notes of orange zest, chalk and Meyer lemons. Very tightly wound and energetic, with an underlying power. Excellent. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Polished and refined aromas of wild raspberries, strawberries and graphite. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of blackberry bush, cedar, spices and cassia bark. Very pure and expressive, with an underlying tension. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Perfumed aromas of wild raspberries, Asian spices, dried herbs and potpourri. The palate is medium-bodied with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of strawberries, citrus peel and graphite. Very pure and refined with an aromatic lift. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Aromas of lemon peel, orange blossoms and oyster shells. The palate is medium-bodied with energetic acidity, a creamy mouthfeel and notes of grapefruit, flint and almond meal. Very tightly wound and delicate. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Juicy and brambly in feel, with dark cherry and boysenberry compote notes enlivened by anise, apple wood and black tea. Obvious in style, but there's some underlying zip for balance. Drink now through 2030. 998 cases made.

Powerful, with plenty of verve and polish to the generous flavors of morello cherries in syrup, spiced plum, black currant and juicy blackberry. Accents of bay leaf, sage and rosemary, along with pepper, black tea and licorice notes, linger on the long, velvety finish, backed by a hint of Sichuan pepper. Drink now through 2037.

Darker with a more rustic feel, maybe a little hot. The palate is fine, even close to excellent, but lacking a “wow” factor. Very Good. 89 Points.

La Crema Cabernet is from Sonoma and it is a potpourrie of scents. The wine had lots of black berry and medium tannins. It can go with a variety of meats and sauces. $45