The 2022 Chardonnay is done in an airy, understated style that emphasizes freshness. Hints of apple, apricot, white flowers, chamomile and spice all grace this floral Chardonnay. Readers should expect an especially lifted white.

Yellow straw color. Interesting aromas and flavors of melon balls with mint, baked nectarine, apple tart with powdered sugar, and coconut water with a silky, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, captivating, medium-long finish conveying notes of grilled apple, clementine and endive and lemon juice with no oak flavor. An intriguing and unique Pinot Grigio with beguiling fruit and smoky earth notes; this will be sensational with grilled seafood.

This is a classic expression of California Merlot, with aromas of fresh cassis, baked plum, dried floral notes, and toasty oak. The palate is youthful, featuring notes of blackberry, coffee, and chocolate throughout, culminating in a dry, creamy finish.

Aromas of roasted cherry, blueberry compote, dark chocolate, and purple flowers waft on the nose of this wine. The palate feels lifted and juicy, with lively acid, lighter tannins, and buoyant flavors of fresh raspberry, chopped mint, and cinnamon that echo all along the finish.

This sports a fruit-forward but sincere burst of mulberry and raspberry coulis flavors lined with red tea and guided by a subtle sandalwood edge on the finish. Drink now through 2027. 236 cases made.

The 2024 Chardonnay opens with a textbook bouquet of green orchard fruits, sea spray and spice-driven undertones, accompanied by a honeyed backdrop. The palate is supple, polished and lifted by a high-toned, cleansing quality that carries through the straightforward, saline-tinged finish.

Butterscotch and salted caramel accents complement the elegant notes of poached pear, grilled peach and salted Marcona almond at the core. Offers marmalade and a drizzle of wildflower honey, plus a juicy core of acidity. Drink now. 249 cases made.

Elegant and seamless, with plenty of generosity to the core of peach preserves, poached pear and baked apple flavors. Hints of marmalade and lemon oil linger on the finish. Drink now. 270 cases made.

The Hartford family produces over two dozen different wines, and about half a dozen of them are Zinfandels. This says a lot about the family’s love for this variety. This expression from the Russian River Valley offers coffee and cranberry notes on the nose with a dollop of oak. The palate is even and refreshing with a salty minerality that helps contrast the ripe fruit.

The 2014 Fog Dance Blanc de Noirs is made entirely from Pinot Noir. Base wines were matured for 15 months in used French oak, and it spent 88 months en tirage. Disgorged in August of 2024, it has layered aromas of struck flint, rye bread, dried red apples and mushroom powder. Crafted without dosage, the light-bodied palate is dry with enveloping, savory flavors and creamy mousse. It’s balanced by bright acidity and has a long, savory finish. Only 90 cases were made.

Generously juicy and flavorful, this fruit-forward Cabernet shows quite deep color for its price category as well as substantial palate weight. There’s just enough tannic grip to let this stand up to moderately robust food, but natural fruit sweetness makes this a Cab that can easily be enjoyed as a cocktail-style sipper.

Matured for 10 months in 25% new French oak, the 2023 Pinot
Noir Willamette Valley has open-knit aromas of red cherry,
cranberry, Earl Grey tea leaves and earth. The palate offers
concentrated yet nuanced flavors. It’s framed by soft, chalky
tannins and mouthwatering acidity and has a long, spicy finish.
6,980 cases were produced.

Matured for 10 months in 25% new French oak, the 2023 Pinot
Noir Dutton-Perry Ranch is scented of flint, baked raspberries
and strawberries, shiitake mushrooms, charcuterie and earth.
The palate is concentrated, ripe and spicy with dusty tannins,
vibrant acidity and a long, spicy finish. 278 cases were made.

This juicy Russian River Pinot brings textbook aromas of crushed cherry, cola spice and cedar on the nose, giving way to flavors of raspberry, cocoa powder, orange pith and black tea on the palate and through the finish.

Red currant and cinnamon aromas are fairly faint on the nose of this bottling. The palate is broadly styled, showing rhubarb, hibiscus and clay flavors.

If you are looking for a light-bodied, chillable red wine that won't bust your wine budget, look no further than the Unsanctioned. Its bright red cherry, quince and straw aromas lead to flavors of dark raspberries, basil, black pepper and a trace of aged balsamic. This is a spicy, higher-acid Pinot Noir packed with tang and twang.

Classic cool climate Sauvignon Blanc aromas of grated lime zest, grapefruit, jalapeno and cut grass drive the nose of this wine. The tense and acid-drenched palate layers flavors of fresh squeezed lime juice, herbs and candied lemon peel before a floral, citrusy finish. Lovers of a more high-toned style will enjoy this.

Yellow apple, pear peel, and a tinge of earth show on the nose of this bottling. There’s a
decent tension to the palate, where fresh tangerine and grippy chalk flavors align.

This one-two aroma punch of blackcap raspberries and Thai basil knocked me out. There's even a tiny note of a waxy, childhood Halloween chocolate bar lurking in the background. The wine's black cherry and black tea flavors are joined by a burst of carob. Given its alcohol percentage, the wine's lighter body and energetic acidity surprised me. If you need more tart and tang in your life, look up the Warrior Princess.

A distinctive white, offering a fresh, floral mix of honeysuckle, lemon blossom, melon, sliced apple and apricot flavors that are intense and fleshy, with a vibrant thread of acidity and an appealing, firm backbone. Tangerine, citronella and green tea notes emerge on the long, expressive finish. Chenin Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Roussanne, Albariño, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drink now. 240 cases made.

Subtle aromas of cherry and raspberry swirl on the nose of this wine, with flavors of cocoa, berry compote, and cedar arising on the weighty and sumptuous palate. Pair with smashburgers and caramelized onions.

Aromas of fresh apple, pear skin, white flowers, and caramel drive the nose of this wine. The palate delivers flavors of ripe nectarine, pithy lemon, candied ginger, and pineapple sage, with barrel spice and floral notes through a generous finish.

A deeper pink color in the glass, this rosé offers lovely cherry and bubblegum aromas on the nose. The palate starts tightly and then opens into cherry and red apple flavors.

Notes of apricot, tangerine and ripe peach are firm and focused, with lemon zest, fresh ginger and Fuji apple accents. Grace notes of salted butterscotch, vanilla cream and toasted brioche linger in the background, with a juicy, bright finish. Drink now. 35,037 cases made.

All Syrah that was completely destemmed and aged 16 months in 25% new French oak barrels, the 2022 Syrah Tepusquet Vineyard reveals darker berries, black cherries, peppery herbs, and some underbrush notes with a kiss of leather. It's medium-bodied, has a balanced, polished mouthfeel, lots of complexity, and a good finish. Drink 2025-2032.