Thick and earthy in forest floor and black tea, this wine is spiced in integrated oak and ripe in rich, dark-cherry flavor, made in a fullbodied style that shows the site and vintage well.

Rich and ripe in style, this wine is layered in dark cherry, vanilla and bolts of tea, with underlying accents of forest and oak.

Blended with small amounts of Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, this is an approachable, well-made appellation wine that shows a backbone of structure and power. Supple tannins wrap around a thick midpalate of black and red currant, cassis and toasted oak, finishing in clove and cedar.

Adam Lee made the name Siduri through his adept handling of some of the best Pinot Noir fruit in California. Since he sold the brand to Jackson Family Wines, the focus has shifted somewhat to incorporate other varieties and regions. Case in point. This light straw, tasty Willamette Valley Chardonnay has oodles of citrus fruit, a fair amount of toasty goodness, and an abundance of white flower aromas. The palate? Perhaps better than what the nose portends with fruit (albeit subtle), crisp acidity, and more than an ounce of verve. Sure, there are better Chards out there with more “interesting” pedigrees, but for around twenty-five bucks? It would be difficult to beat this one. Excellent.

The 2020 Riesling is fresh and reserved at first on the nose, and then opens to show vibrant lime pith and petrol. The palate is ripe with peach, lime candy, and wet stone. Medium-bodied, with fresh acidity that is refreshing without being aggressive, drink it over the next 8-10 years.

The 2020 Chardonnay Alexander Valley leads more with its citrus aromatics, fresh green apple, and baking spice, while the palate is fresh with pear, green apple, and lemon curd. Drink it over the next 5-6 years.

The 2020 Sauvignon Blanc Journey has aromatics of pilsner, fresh peach, candied pink grapefruit, and chive. The palate is concentrated, with a long finish noted by fresh guava, tangy citrus, and pith. Drink this now or over the next 5-6 years.

The 2020 Sauvignon Blanc Knights Valley has a light flinty aroma, with white flowers and grapefruit zest. The palate is upfront, with candied peach, baking spice, and lemon citrus on the finish. Drink over the next 3-5 years.

Sourced from the Maggie Hawk Vineyard, the 2020 White Pinot Noir is savory and red-fruited, with notes of white strawberry and fresh earth. The palate is soft and savory, with pithy citrus and orange rind. This is a great wine for the table that will drink over the next few years.

The NV Brut Rose is fragrant of fresh strawberry preserves, white flowers, and peach. The palate is fresh and has some snappy lemon citrus as well as light brioche. A great Rosé for youthful drinking, drink it over the next 6 years.

Classic aromas of cedar and spice emerge from the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Reserve, followed by notes of black cherry fruit and graphite. The palate is full-bodied and fruit-forward, with blackcurrant, fresh soil, and cocoa powder. Ripe tannins emerging from the fruit, and the wine has a fairly long finish. Drink it now or over the next 8 years.

The 2020 Chardonnay Estates Collection Santa Maria Valley is vinous with notes of pine resin, yellow apple, and chamomile. The palate is concentrated and juicy, with sweet mango, ripe pear, and a rounded texture. Drink over the next 5-6 years.

One hundred percent barrel fermented, the 2020 Chardonnay Grand Reserve is characterized by floral aromatics of honeysuckle, salted pineapple, and lemon. The palate is rounded and flush, with sweet honeydew melon, baked apple, and baking spice. Drink now or over the next 6 years.

Rich and dense, this is saturated with plum, blackberry, coffee and spice flavors. The juicy finish reveals a touch of earth. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2027.

Delivers lively raspberry and pomegranate flavors infused with a mouthwatering savory streak, ending with red tea and mineral notes on the finish. Structured but with an open feel. Drink now through 2024.

The 2018 Pinot Noir Bloomfield Vineyard, matured 10 months in 38% new French oak, has a medium ruby-purple color and alluring scents of wild berries, woodsmoke, iodine, licorice and graphite. The palate is medium-bodied and savory with a firm, grainy frame and a fresh, uplifted finish.

The 2019 Chardonnay Saralee Vineyard was matured for 10 months in 42% new French oak. It is scented of baked apples and lemon peel, with touches of toast and almonds. The medium-bodied palate is ripe and spicy, with a creamy texture, bright freshness and a yeasty, gently textural finish.

Medium ruby, the 2019 Pinot Noir Vintner’s Reserve has lush aromas of cranberry sauce, blood orange, licorice and forest floor. The medium-bodied palate features concentrated, ripe, spicy fruits along with a soft, fresh frame and long, layered finish. This offers a fantastic quality-to-price ratio!

The 2019 Chardonnay Vintner's Reserve is scented of yellow apples, baker’s yeast and hazelnut with tones of beeswax. The medium-bodied palate features concentrated, honeyed fruits, juicy acidity and a long, nutty finish.

The 2019 Chardonnay Grand Reserve is scented of baked apples, pie crust, toast and beeswax with top notes of citrus. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh, rounded and savory, with appealingly ripe, honeyed fruit and a long, flavorful finish.

The 2021 vintage from Monterey has a wonderful nose of pear and citrus, which awakens the senses to the flavors of apple, Meyer lemon and a touch of melon. The finish is clean and crisp, and the alcohol content is 13.5%, with Norm’s score being 90.

This large estate in Castelnuovo Berardenga is owned by Jackson Family Wines. This wine, from a single block of sangiovese vines planted in 1998, shows deeply concentrated flavors of black cherry and plum framed by fine, polished tannins. Notes of vanilla and sweet spice are balanced by earthy tones that emerge on the finish.

Aromas and flavours of grapefruit, guava and tangerine tinged with white flowers and almonds. Broad and mouthfilling. The 3% Semillon in the blend is barrel-fermented and lends a creaminess, while tank-fermented Sauvignon Blanc delivers its classic, tangy acidity. A very pleasant white that would be a perfect accompaniment to a cheese board.

This has aromas of plum stones, blueberries, walnuts, beeswax and flowers. Medium-bodied with creamy, firm tannins. Firm, clean and fresh. Drink from 2023.

This medium gold colored Chardonnay opens with a mild Anjou pear and gentle pineapple bouquet with some hints of oak and mild lemon. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with medium acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round and bright. The flavor profile is a pineapple and oak blend with some notes stone dust and butterscotch. We also detected some hints of green apple and lemon towards the end. The flavors drift away nicely on the finish. The Tasting Panel would pair this crowd-pleasing Chard with wild mushroom ravioli with a buttered cream sauce or with a squash ravioli with butter breadcrumbs.