A white Pinot Noir turned into bubbles, the peach/orange-colored 2023 White Pinot Noir Pet-Nat sparkler is cloudy in the glass and offers aromas of fresh butter, radish, and wild strawberry. Fresh and refreshing, it's best enjoyed soon after release and served cold.
The 2021 Pinot Noir Skycrest Vineyard is made in a full-bodied style with a firm tannin profile and hearty oak. Crowd-pleasing and approachable, with lush berry, a light hint of baking spice, and a finishing touch of oak, it should drink well through 2028.
The 2022 Siduri ‘Santa Barbara County’ Pinot Noir was stored for ten months in 20% new French oak before bottling. Sage and salty soils alongside lighter bodied red fruits all meld together in the glass. Drink 2024-2030
This deeply colored and intense Cabernet shows a fresh and lively character, with aromas of currant, blackberry and fresh mint on the nose. The palate shows loads of tannin and flavors of dried cranberry, cigar box, black pepper and floral notes lingering across a long and grippy finish.
This heavy Cabernet shows aromas of black cherry, cedar and dark chocolate on the nose, while the palate displays flavors of black plum, pencil shavings and black pepper in a framework of barrel spice and potent tannin.
Tropical hints including mango and pineapple mingle with a touch of peach at the core, while floral accents of honeysuckle, matcha, dried rose petal and dried fennel seed linger on the finish. Malvasia Bianca, White Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Chenin Blanc, Viognier and Chardonnay. Drink now. 1,033 cases made. From California.—M.W.
Crisp lemon peel, white flower and lightly earthy clay and dust aromas show on the nose of this bottling. There’s a maritime influence to the palate, where moist orchard floor flavors meet with grapefruit pith and tart lime peel touches. —M.K.
Plump and friendly, with a fleshy edge to the mix of blood orange and bitter cherry notes, all dotted with a light savory edge. There's an accent of singed anise on the finish. Drink now through 2028. 1,300 cases made.
Plump and up-front, with a core of cherry and plum puree flavors laced with black licorice and black tea. Keeps enough of a juicy feel through the toasty finish for balance. Drink now through 2028. 481 cases made.
Peach cobbler, vanilla cream and mango flavors are generous and complemented by a note of salted butterscotch, with a thread of acidity on a juicy frame, plus lingering details of nutmeg and ginger. Drink now. 29,855 cases made.
Sassy, mid-weighted chardonnay. A solid curtain raiser, especially given the bounties to come. Nougat, creamed cashew and oodles of vanilla-pod oak, meshed with some struck-match reduction. Stone fruit allusions beyond. I've liked this wine very much in the past and appreciate this iteration. Yet I feel, perhaps for the first time, that the fruit weight is not sufficient for the oak tannins. The finish is rocky-road okay and tough. This needs time and plenty of optimism. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
Quite tasty Prosecco in relation to its price tag, this showed very fresh flavors and abundant effervescence from the bottle. The lightly floral aromas lead to flavor notes of white peaches and green apples, with sweetness nicely offset by a suggestion of bright grapefruit in the finish.
An earthy, hazy, leesy wine with frothy bubbles, light raspberry and oatmeal flavors and good, apple-cider style acidity. It's medium-bodied, adventurous and edgy but clean and refreshing. Drink now.
Exuberant and refreshing, featuring juicy Fuji apple, peach and ripe melon flavors that complement the core of lemon and pomelo notes. Touches of fresh grated ginger and vetiver linger with green tea notes on the finish. Drink now. 38,223 cases made.
Lightly mulled cherry and raspberry notes mix with gently singed cinnamon and red tea hints. Streamlined and fresh through the finish. An understated style. Drink now through 2027. 236 cases made.
A sturdy, straightforward wine with good, ripe black fruits and meaty, spicy accents on a generous texture. Light tannins and a rather full body give a relaxed mouth-feel. Drink now.
Fresh, clean and balanced, this is fruit-driven and refreshing. Medium body and good, citrus acidity back up crisp green-apple and Bosc-pear flavors, while showing slightly oaky, buttery influence. Drink now.
A blend of equal parts of Merlot, Petit Sirah, and Syrah. It spent 20 months in oak, gaining a rich garnet color and flavors of blueberry, chocolate, blackberry, and a firm toasty oak structure. Perfect with rich meats like prime rib or leg of lamb.
Fragrant and expressive, with vibrant citrus and white nectarine flavors. Picks up speed toward the snappy finish. Drink now. 270 cases made.
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.
Sourced from the Perilune Vineyard, the 2022 Syrah is pretty and spice-driven on the nose, with green peppercorns, dried cloves, olive brine and menthol aromas. The palate is bright, redfruited and supple, finishing on a balanced, simple, savory note.
From vines planted in 2017, the 2022 Pinot Noir Perilune is soft and delicately red-fruited and floral on the nose. The palate is richly saturated and plush, leading to a simple, straightforward finish with pleasant saline refreshment. Given the performance of this site's Chardonnay, I am excited to taste future iterations of the Pinot Noir as the vines mature.
Similar to the Chardonnay expression from this site, the 2022 Pinot Noir 3D is a ripe, lush take on a cool-climate Pinot Noir. Aromas of candied and preserved red fruits, fruit liqueur, citrus peels and menthol accents bound from the glass. The palate is dense and concentrated, with a sweetly fruited finish subtly propped up by lift from whole-cluster inclusion.
The 2021 Riesling, from vines planted in volcanic soils on a steep slope, is elegant and ethereal. It's scented of underripe pineapple, green herbs, petrol and slate. The lightbodied palate is transparent and energetic with zesty, mineraldriven flavors and a long finish. 252 cases were made.
The 2021 Sauvignon Blanc has alluring aromas of white peach, kiwi, green herbs, flint and candle smoke. The medium-bodied palate is concentrated and perfumed with a slightly grippy texture and a long, layered finish. 316 cases produced.