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.

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.