Dark plum, cherry and a touch of raisin notes. Rich and opulent with bruised apple, pepper and chocolate.

Ripe and fruit forward with ripe blackberry, cinnamon, Christmas spice and rum cake, reflective in both the aromatics and the palate. The wine shows heat on the finish from the alcohol.

Ripe and enticing, with a beam of raspberry and boysenberry coulis streaming through, flecked with light anise and sweet spice notes. Shows a light gloss of toast on the finish. Drink now through 2025. 315 cases made.

Simple but well-made and nicely integrated, this Chardonnay shows nicely ripened fruit with no distracting evidence of manipulation in the winemaking process. Baked apple and faintly tropical fruit notes finish with nice clarity, and this is well priced in relation to its quality.

Pouring a deep but bright ruby hue, the 2021 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley is forward with fruit and spice in its notes of ripe red cherry, cinnamon, and toasted cedar. Ripe and medium-bodied, the palate expands with sunbaked red plum fruit, ripe tannins, and modest acidity. It’s prime for youthful drinking to retain the ripe fruit while it’s still on the fresh side.

Ripe and enticing, with a beam of raspberry and boysenberry coulis streaming through, flecked with light anise and sweet spice notes. Shows a light gloss of toast on the finish. Drink now through 2025. 315 cases made. From California.—J.M.

This is a simply enjoyable Pinot Gris, with lovely notes of lemon, lime, green apple, white blossom, peach and nectarine. It’s the perfect casual sipper, either on its own or with any light-hearted meal. Best Buy. —S.B

A fresh, juicy and compact fruit-driven style, with plum cake and blackberry compote notes laced with licorice, singed toast and a subtle tug of tobacco. Drink now through 2025. 236 cases made.

A forthright style, with a core of ripe plum and blackberry fruit, framed by singed vanilla and scored by light tobacco and toast accents on the finish. Drink now through 2025. 489 cases made.

Offers a nice mix of ebullient ripe raspberry and red cherry fruit, along with a wave of sparkly savory and spice notes. Shows good energy through the breezy, open finish. Drink now through 2025. 12,100 cases made.

Aromas are just as delicate as the pale pastel pink hue in the glass with subtle notes of watermelon, strawberry and
white chocolate. A strong dose of acidity gives the palate a zest for life; flavors bring on additional notes of fresh basil and pink grapefruit zest. —S.B

A true, honest pink in the glass, initial aromas are quite delicate. Thepalate, on the other hand, gives a big jolt of lightening with its acidity, bringing to life notes of just-ripe strawberry, watermelon juice, cranberry, tart raspberry and rose petals. It’s well-balanced, engaging and just pure fun.

A youthful pale pink, the NV Brut Rose is lifted with ripe strawberry fruit, rosy perfume,and a bit of leesy Parmesan. This medium-bodied sparkler has a lively mousse, clean freshness on the palate, ripe notes of peach and orange, and a chalky texture. Offering good balance and drinking well now, it’s perfect for drinking on the patio.

Entirely barrel fermented in French oak, the 2021 Chardonnay Russian River Valley is a bit sunnier, with ripe spiced orange, apricot, and melon aromas. Full-bodied, it lends more depth and a sunny feel on the palate, with notes of orange oil, beeswax, and vanilla. It’s a more assertive style in this lineup, with balanced richness and a good finish. Drink 2023-2028.

Shows succulent dark cherry and boysenberry fruit, maintaining a light-bodied feel as this lingers on the spice-tinged finish.

A juicy, fresh and direct style, with a narrow beam of raspberry and cherry coulis driving through, underscored by light red tea and savory hints. Drink now through 2024. 283 cases made.

Crushed raspberries, burlap and black tea make for an interesting aromatic introduction. The wine’s acidity is tangy, with fresh, tart strawberry and lemonade flavors. The tannins are soft and unobtrusive.

Packed with black fruits and strongly structured with tannins, this full bodied wine boasts bold blackberry and black-plum flavors that make it a robust pour.

This crisp Chardonnay was fermented in a combination of stainless steel, concrete egg and barrel, followed by 10 months in French oak, 25% new. The aromatics are dominated by tropical fruit, mostly guava and a trace of orange. A nice, creamy texture awaits, along with ample acidity. Flavors of tangelo, lemon zest and saline rule the day.

This straw-colored Chardonnay from La Crema opens with a pineapple and pear bouquet with hints of oak. On the palate, this wine is light plus bodied with medium plus acidity. The flavor profile is an oak influenced butterscotch and pineapple blend with notes of stony minerality, pear and nutmeg. The finish is dry, and its flavors and acidity linger and last for a while. I would pair this Chardonnay with a crab cake.

Candied lemon, buttered apple and blanched-almond aromas show on the easy nose of this bottling. The palate is rich with lemon glaze and soft apple flavors, with caramel and beeswax elements that create a bolder finish.

The 2020 Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) is a very pretty appellation-level Pinot. A burst of dark red fruit, spice, tobacco, menthol and mocha hits the palate. This is a pretty overt Pinot for Siduri these days, but all the elements are nicely balanced for a year that faced significant challenges from heat and drought conditions.

The 2020 Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County) is bright and aromatic, but also has a good bit of texture that comes from the stirring of the lees. All the elements are so nicely balanced. Best of all, the 2020 should be a terrific value. It certainly has a ton of Bennett Valley character. Vibrant, grassy notes linger on the finish.

The 2020 Chardonnay (Russian River) is a terrific wine in this very challenging vintage. Bright and nervy, but with good depth, the Russian River Chardonnay offers lovely depth, without the awkward contours that are so typical of the year. Orchard fruit, white flowers and crushed rocks lend attractive energy throughout.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Velvet Sisters is a very pretty, understated wine. I would not push my luck on aging, but then again I doubt too any bottles will be around when longevity becomes an issue. Crushed red berry fruit, spice, cedar, mint and dried flowers give this mid-weight, classy Pinot lovely aromatic presence and fine balance.