Dark, bold and pungent, the 2013 Merlot (Alexander Valley) possesses striking aromatic top notes and plenty of mountain tannin wrapped around a core of dark red and purplish fruit. Vivid, nuanced and beautifully sculpted, the 2013 is a real winner.

The 2015 Sauvignon Blanc is laced with the essence of white orchard fruit, sage, tomato leaf, mint and white flowers. There is plenty of varietal character, but fruit intensity and structure take precedence over greener, grassier notes. This is a rare Sauvignon that has the depth to stand up to fairly hearty foods.

The 2015 Sauvignon Blanc (Bennett Valley) is beautifully layered and creamy, yet also light on its feet. Lemon peel, mint, white pepper and a host of savory notes give the wine its distinctive personality. This is very nicely done, not to mention absolutely delicious.

Journey's 2015 Chardonnay is sourced entirely from Jackson's Alexander Mountain Estate. Deep, rich and pliant on the palate, the 2015 possesses striking richness and texture, not to mention terrific overall balance. Yellow orchard fruit, butter, mint, peach, matchstick and French oak infuse this deeply expressive Chardonnay. Beams of underlying minerality lend energy to the finish.

The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Stature is made in a soft, voluptuous style that is sure to find many admirers. This is an especially plush style for Sonoma, with soft contours and plenty of forward fruit that add to the wine's immediacy. Sweet red cherry, rose petals, chalk, mint and white pepper add lift and brightness throughout.

The 2014 Stature is the most complete Chardonnay in this range. Apricot jam, butter, spice and sweet French oak fill out the wine's ample frame. All the elements meld together effortlessly. Overt and voluptuous, the Stature is likely to be most appreciated by readers who enjoy racy, textured Chardonnays.

The 2015 Chardonnay Four Hearts Vineyards emerges from the Dehlinger estate in the heart of the Russian River. Creamy, layered and exquisite, the Four Hearts is super-refined, especially within the context of the year. All the elements fall into place effortlessly. Hints of sage, candied lemon and chamomile accent the expressive finish.

Inky blue/purplish fruit, crème de cassis, lavender, licorice and cloves run through the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Montana. Flamboyant and opulent to the core, the 2015 is shaping up to be a real jewel of a wine.

The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota is laced with the essence of graphite, smoke, gravel, pencil shavings, blueberry jam and dark spices. Firm, incisive tannins give the wine its shape and feel. This is a classic Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, with all of the signatures amped up by the natural intensity of the year.

The 2015 Chardonnay Far Coast Vineyard is one of the most reticent wines in the range, but that is the nature of the Sonoma Coast. Mineral, citrus and white pepper notes give the wine its lifted, chiseled personality. There is real phenolic weight and intensity here, but in the deceptively medium-bodied style that is typical of sites on the true Sonoma Coast.

The 2015 Chardonnay Fog Dance Vineyard is one of the most distinctive wines in this range. Slate, smoke and a host of soil-driven notes give the wine its signature aromatic complexity. Delicate and lifted, the 2015 is pure class. White pepper, mint and bright orchard fruit are all beautifully delineated. The Fog Dance is a real stand out.

A new wine in this range, the 2015 Chardonnay Sevens Bench emerges from a Jackson property in Carneros that was part of the original Buena Vista estate. Layered, supple and beautifully persistent, the 2015 is all class. The Mt. Eden and Rued clones add perfume and brightness, but there is also plenty of richness laced throughout.

The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Knights Valley) is a dark, powerful wine. Inky blue and purplish fruits, smoke, licorice and violets are pushed forward. This is a relatively soft, plush style for Knights Valley, with fewer of the mineral/savory notes often found here. In exchange, the 2013 will drink with minimal cellaring.

The 2014 Red Wine (Sonoma County) has turned out beautifully. Ripe, luscious and voluptuous to the core, the 2014 exudes richness and concentration. The high percentage of Cabernet Franc give the wine its lifted aromatics, while the Merlot adds softness and juiciness throughout. With a little aeration, the 2014 can be enjoyed with minimal cellaring. The 2014 spent ten months in oak, about 30% new.

The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Revelation has turned out well, but at the same time, the jump in quality here over the two vintages is marked. Black fruit, mocha, plum, smoke and licorice, along with big, grippy tannins, are among the signatures.

The 2015 Sauvignon Blanc Les Pionniers, from the Jackson family's Alexander Mountain Estate, is focused and nicely sculpted. Bright citrus peel, mint, white pepper and slate give the wine its distinctive, chiseled personality, while a dollop of Roussane adds texture.

Arrowood's 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Estates is plump, juicy and absolutely delicious. Dark cherry, plum, tobacco, licorice and savory notes are nicely delineated in a juicy, vibrant wine that will drink well right out of the gate. This is a superb entry-level Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon. The Sonoma Estates is an on-premise wine only and will sell for $15 by the glass

The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Monolith is plump, juicy and open-knit, all of which give it considerable immediacy. Dark red cherry, plum, spice and dried flowers all flesh out in the glass. This is one of the most supple, forward wines in the range.

The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Christopher's offers good up-front appeal and sweetness in its fruit. Dark, unctuous and expressive. Like all of these wines the Christopher's is lacking in structure and concentration.

The 2015 Chardonnay Red Point is another wine in this range that is airy and lifted in feel. Orchard fruit, white flowers and mint are nicely delineated in this decidedly understated, pretty Chardonnay. The 100% new oak is well integrated.

Pure and rich, well-centered on a core of honeydew, apricot, pear and fig flavors, showing touches of spicy oak, fresh earth and dried herb. Inviting.

The 2015 Sauvignon Blanc Helena Bench is the most pungent of these wines aromatically, but it also has the most textural depth. Bold, racy and beautifully layered, the 2015 blossoms nicely on the palate with broad, creamy flavors and textures that offer tons of appeal. The 2015 was aged mostly in foudre, with some puncheon and concrete.

The 2014 Chardonnay (Sonoma County) is a gorgeous appellation-level Chardonnay. Yellow stone fruit, slate, white flowers vanillin and French oak notes abound in this very pretty and nuanced Chardonnay from Matanzas Creek. This is another terrific value within the Matanzas Creek lineup.

Deftly balanced, this is slow to build nuance and complexity, unfolding to reveal tiers of spicy raspberry, black cherry and wilted rose. Though medium-weight, the flavors build intensity and nuance.

The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Jackson Estate Hawkeye Mountain is one of the most expressive wines in the range. Dark red cherry, plum, gravel, smoke and savory herbs give the wine much of its distinctive flavor profile. Persistent and nuanced, the 2014 shows very well today.