Bright ruby-red. Almost mute on the nose today, with a lightly dusty quality to the black fruit and mineral aromas. Then suppler, sweeter and more pliant than the Christopher's but with a bit less spine and energy than that wine. Here the slightly medicinal tannins arrive earlier.

(from vines at 1,000 feet): Palish yellow with a green tinge. Cool aromas of lime ice, menthol and dusty stone, with a lightly metallic quality. Supple and quite dry, with subdued flavors of citrus peel and dusty stone. Very laid-back today, with the metallic quality carrying through in the mouth. This uncompromising chardonnay offered a hint of fresh apricot with air but its rather forbidding texture did not loosen up even after 24 hours in the recorked bottle.

Vivid ruby. Pungent aromas of dark berries, cherry pit and smoky minerals, with a hint of fresh herbs in the background. Juicy and precise, offering bitter cherry and black raspberry flavors that gain in sweetness and energy with air. Closes on a spicy note, with strong mineral cut and silky, slow-building tannins. This youthful pinot responds nicely to aeration.

Bright ruby. Cherry, dark berries and minerals on the nose, with hints of licorice and pepper. Offers a restrained sweetness and good depth to its dark fruit flavors. Shows a youthful, medicinal quality, a hint of black cardamom and dusty tannins on the long, incisive yet broad finish. This could use a bit of time to stretch out.

Deep red. Spicy cherry and cassis aromas are a bit musclebound but slowly open to show subtle floral and iron qualities. Powerful, deeply concentrated cherry and cherry skin flavors dominate the palate. Finishes with solid tannins and a hint of espresso. This needs time.

Good deep red. Complex aromas of raspberry, blackberry, kirsch, flowers and wild herbs. Juicy and tightly wound, but already demonstrating a strong kernel of dark berry fruit and lovely definition and verve. Tighter than the Seascape bottling and thus a bit less broad today. The acids carry the fruit on the finish, which shows a piquant note of pomegranate.

Good, bright ruby-red. Aromas of raspberry, strawberry, menthol, earth and violet. Flavors are distinctly purple: blackberry, violet and minerals. Supple but not yet filled in; in a rather closed stage today. The fruit character is complicated by a suggestion of exotic woodsmoke. Finishes firmly tannic and in need of patience.

Bright, saturated ruby. Youthfully brooding aromas of blackberry, mulberry, cocoa powder and licorice, with slow mounting spiciness and a hint of dried violet. Deeply pitched dark berry and bitter cherry flavors are slow to unwind, showing serious structure without coming off as hard. The gripping finish is a touch rigid but packs a lot of rich fruit. Give the bottle a little age.

Good full ruby. Aromas of black cherry, blueberry, gunflint, smoke and slate. All crushed fruit in the mouth: black cherry, boysenberry and blackberry. Juicy and imploded today, with very fresh acidity intensifying the fruit. Finishes with powerful but ripe tannins that will require at least a few years of bottle aging. Very bright, structured zinfandel.

Lively aromas of nectarine, bruléed banana, lemon blossom, and Gala apple drive the nose of this Chardonnay, while the palate delivers round texture and flavors of very ripe pear, citrus curd, and pineapple with echoes of white flowers and candied lemon peel on the finish.

This wine is rich, with aromas of blackberry, dark plum, sarsaprilla, and notes of toasty oak on the nose. The flavors are ripe, featuring notes of raspberry, elderberry, dried earth, clove, orange peel, and acidity with dusty tannins.

This juicy and vibrant Malbec shows aromas of tart cherry, black plum, licorice, and pepper on the nose. The palate brings zippy flavors of concentrated cranberry, orange pith, clove, and cinnamon along the finish. Drink this with grilled lamb or venison.

Lively aromas of tart lime, grapefruit, gooseberry, and jalapeno drive the nose of this classic Sauvignon Blanc. The palate delivers a pop of fresh acidity and pithy texture, with flavors of pomelo, lemongrass, and white flowers across the finish.

Rose hip and iris lead off, followed by gently firm-edged notes of strawberry, raspberry and damson plum coulis. A sandalwood edge acts as a spine, letting the fruit linger. Drink now through 2030. 251 cases made.

The 2024 Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County) is a crowd-pleasing dry white that delivers all the grassy, tropical charm you want from this variety. Passion fruit, guava, white peach and lime zest meld together in the glass, all shrouded in a creamy, rounded embrace of weighty barrel-fermented texture. Well done.

The 2023 Chardonnay Far Coast Vineyard is salty and chalky, but it’s a little reticent at this stage. Oyster shell, chamomile and lemon oil emerge with some coaxing. Time will tell whether the 2023 will put on weight and build some expressiveness. Today it's decidedly understated.

The 2023 Pinot Noir Marin County is light-footed, elegant and easy to like. Subtle layers of tart berry, stemmy herbs, new leather and orange zest build nicely through an easygoing, licorice-tinged finish.

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.