Dark red. Deep cherry and dark berry aromas show rooty, cola and herbal qualities reminiscent of a wine from Morey-Saint-Denis. Suave bitter cherry and blackcurrant flavors are framed and enlivened by juicy acidity. Fleshes out on the finish, with the cherry and cola qualities repeating. This is the most backward of this impressive set of pinots.

Enticing aromas of orange zest and minerals. Juicy, tightly wound and sharply delineated, with flavors of lemon drop and minerals firmed by ripe acids. Finishes vibrant and quite long. This should age nicely for five to seven years.

Sleek and vibrant, with expressive raspberry and cherry flavors that are laced with rose petal and dusky spices as this gathers richness toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2033. 30,449 cases made.

The 2024 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley is a deep, youthful ruby color with purple undertones
and offers seductive aromas of sandalwood, though not heavy incense, more of a hippy
incense with petrichor-like mossy earth, black raspberries, and flowers. Medium-bodied, it
has super-fine tannins, elegant freshness, delicate iron tones, and a weightless, even texture.
Drink now or over the coming 6-8 years. Drink 2026-2034.

Though not yet labeled as such, this is all Pocket Peak fruit. The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma County pours a youthful purple/magenta-rimmed color and balances mountain
fruit with plush accessibility. A blend including 20% Merlot raised in both French and
American oak, it reveals granite, plum compote, blueberry, vanilla, and floral spice. Fullbodied and youthful, it has coating fruit balanced by enough acidity to remain lifted. It’s
ideal for near-term drinking over the next 3-5 years.

The smallest of their single vineyards, the 2024 Zinfandel Winberrie Knolls Vineyard pours a
saturated youthful ruby/magenta color and is fruity and attractive on opening, with mixed
berries, juicy plum fruit, pressed flowers, toasted earth, and delicate baking spice. Medium
to full-bodied, it has ripe tannins and subtle baked fruit and savory notes on the close.
Coming from Piner Road, this should drink beautifully now or over the next 4-6 years.

This is distinctive, showing a lovely, floral thread of lemon blossoms and lilac up front, with fennel seed and star anise, plus a savory thread of crushed rock minerality. At the core is a fleshy core of white peach, nectarine and citrus zest alongside fresh acidity. Drink now. 451 cases made.

An impeccably made, rock-solid Chardonnay, the 2024 Chardonnay Katherine's Vineyard
was fermented in a combination of stainless steel and barrel and aged eight months in 15%
new French oak. Beautiful stone fruits, peach, croissant, and honeysuckle nuances all
emerge on the nose, and it's medium-bodied on the palate, with a soft, supple mouthfeel,
nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. It has tons to love and would make one
sensational house white. Drink 2026-2030.

The 2024 Pinot Noir Julia’s Vineyard is bright, spicy and floral, redolent of Santa Maria
character in every dimension. Rosewater, red cherry, cinnamon, truffle and turned earth
blossom in the glass. The 2024 is nicely balanced and very engaging – an especially
notable accomplishment at this very modest price point.

This is a fiery old school, full-flavored Zinfandel, with aromas of baked blackberry pie, sarsaparilla, clove, vanilla bean, and violets on the nose. The palate delivers flavors of dark raspberries, black strawberries, bittersweet chocolate, and juicy mouthwatering tannins to wrap up the finish. Pair with braised brisket.

Always an excellent value, the latest vintage of La Crema’s Willamette Valley Pinot Noir does not disappoint. The wine is packed to the brim with aromas and flavors of blackberries, boysenberries, lilacs, and loamy soil. This virtual perfume of a pinot is supported by just enough acidity and velvety tannins and a bit of grip. What a superb value for this price.

Zippy aromas of tart berry, Meyer lemon, and sliced peach pop from the glass on the nose of this pale, peachy-hued rosé. Broad texture and zesty acidity on the palate frames flavors of apricot, cut flowers, strawberry, and lemon balm across the pithy finish.

Dusty cherry, licorice, and cinnamon aromas drive the nose of this wine. The palate balances supple tannins with bright acid and flavors of baked raspberry, dark chocolate, cola spices, and roses across the finish.

A whisper of flinty reduction swirls with aromas of baked apple, cinnamon, and flowers on the nose of this wine. The palate brings broad texture and rich flavors of pear tart, toasted hazelnut, barrel spices, brioche, and fresh lemon that lifts the finish.

Dark berry, plum, and licorice aromas drive the nose of this spice-forward Pinot. The palate brings flavors of fresh blackberry, mint, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and sage before a long and acid-driven finish.

Dark, intense aromas of blackberry, plum, cracked pepper, and licorice drive the nose of this wine. The palate pops with lively acid and lavish tannin, framing flavors of grilled plum, Bing cherry concentrate, graphite, orange peel, and violets across the gripping finish.

Rich and spicy aromas of dark chocolate and cinnamon mingle with fresh berries and plums on the nose of this wine. The palate delivers decadent, ageworthy tannin and balanced acid that frame flavors of spiced plum compote, blackberry coulis, turned earth, violets, and licorice that linger along the finish.

There’s an appealing note of lemon wax candy and a whiff of savory to the citrus and peach flavors, plus density to the texture. Grey sea salt, lemon verbena and sliced apple elements leave a mouthwatering and fresh impression on the finish. Drink now. 134,633 cases made.

Fragrant and distinctive, with a juicy core of lime sherbet, pomelo and orange blossoms. Salted melon, dried mango, honeysuckle, ruby grapefruit and fresh-cut apple notes linger on the sleek finish. Malvasia Bianca, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay and Sémillon. Drink now. 1,500 cases made.

The 2023 Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton opens in the glass with a rich blend of cherry sauce and sage, elevated by a whiff of sweet lavender. This is round and supple, with juicy acidity that energizes its ripe red and blue fruits beneath an air of violet notes. Sweet spice and those floral accents resonate through the long, lightly structured finish.

The 2018 Blanc de Blancs wafts up with an airy mix of sweet white smoke, dusty mint and peach sorbet. It cascades across the palate with mineral-infused orchard fruits over a bead of saline bubbles. Crisp and clean, the 2018 Blanc de Blancs finishes with a salty flourish, hints of nectarine and spice.

The NV Brut Éclatant opens with a whiff of white flowers and gingery spice before giving way to nuances of peach sorbet. It's soothingly round, with plush bubbles and ripe orchard fruits elevated by a core of brisk acidity. This finishes perfumed, leaving a sour lime twang. Disgorged: June 2025.
By Eric Guido on July 3026

This 2023 Pinot Noir opens with a bouquet of vivid black cherries, sage and a twist of blood orange. On the palate, it is fruit-forward yet balanced, with a solid core of ripe strawberry and raspberry that adds saturating grip toward the close. Nuanced tannins linger beneath an air of violet and lavender as the 2023 tapers off with admirable length.

Dark olives and red cherries with rose hips, raw spices and a touch of peony. A touch of licorice. Medium-bodied, with firm, dusty tannins turning slightly loose-wound and chewy at the end. Best from 2027.

The lifted, floral nose of this wine delivers aromas of baked cherries and raspberries alongside notions of rose petals, sweet cinnamon, and sage. The palate brings rich tannic structure, supple acidity, and flavors of roasted plum compote, cola spices, black tea, and wildflowers.