Fleshy fruits of white peach and guava and fragrant white flowers trend tropical on the nose of this bottling, but are cut by green apple and citrus skin flavors. The palate is broad with guava cream, apple blossoms, mango and lime chiffon flavors. Quite tasty, but very tropical.

Sleek and focused, with notes of red currant, cedar and herb.

Pure, fresh, ripe and spicy, with pithy citrus-infused green apple and pear notes, ending a little raw and edgy, though that's a minor quibble.

Aromas of jasmine, rose petal, raspberry and cherry give this a tight aromatic focus. Fresh and snappy, revealing touches of spice and cedar.

Rich flavors and a juicy texture make this dark-colored but medium-bodied wine fun to drink. It smells like ripe boysenberries, tastes almost jammy, and has a nice grip on the palate. It comes with a very reasonable price tag for the quality.

Displays sturdy, gripping, earth-and-herb laced tannins that tilt toward the drying side, revealing its savory personality and supple texture.

Marked by a strong show of citrus, quince, lemon, lime and white peach notes that give this a mouthwatering presence.

Well-structured, with a frame of firm tannins and cedary oak overshadowing the modest core of graphite-laced dark berry.

Concentrated raspberry fruit meets with earthy rhubarb, cranberry, beet, orange rind and thyme herbs on the nose of this new project from the Jackson family. Tighter pomegranate and raspberry fruit show on the palate, alongside graphite and woody herbs. It's a reliably down-the-middle and fresh wine.

Presents a modest mix of dusty red berry, savory herb and light cedar in a style that's balanced yet short on dimension.

The light herbal and citrus aromas of this medium-bodied wine lead to light grassy, herbal, grapefruity flavors. A good backing of acidity keeps it lively.

Marked by dry, gutsy tannins, that drying presence and savory herb mix of flavors turns this one in the direction of austerity and brevity. Ends with a dusty, cedary character.

Shows good intensity to the lemon and green apple flavors, set on a light body, with crunchy acidity and a whiff of fresh fennel on the finish.

Much of the chardonnay fruit that grows on the Cambria estate in the Santa Maria Valley dates back to the 1970s and, since 2009, has been cultivated sustainably. This brilliant wine is teeming with green apple and ripe tropical flavors, like pineapple. Generous acidity and a lovely spicy thread add character. Fresh fish off the grill or a bevy of aperitif cheeses will make a perfect match. Another standout chardonnay by longtime winemaker Denise Shurtleff.

This is my one out-of-town choice, a just-released white from cool-climate vineyards in Monterey. This wine is juicy and refreshing, especially if you're trying to cool off during a toasty summer afternoon spent by the pool. It's full of grassy notes and flavors of peaches, apricots and lemons. Pinot gris expresses itself best when handled gently, so we pressed the grapes without de-stemming and fermented the wine slowly in 100 percent stainless steel to preserve with vibrant fruit flavors, says winemaker Elizabeth Grant-Douglas. This wine drinks really well on its own; a spread of fresh fruits, nuts and semi-soft cheeses, though, won't hurt.

A blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon and 44% Shiraz, the Hickinbotham 2014 The Peake Cabernet Shiraz has a deep garnet-purple color and very spicy with warm red and black fruit preserves, mocha, vanilla and yeast extract, with a touch of lavender. This blend is firm, rich, full-bodied and concentrated in its very spicy, fruity profile. It also has a long finish.

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2014 Brooks Road Shiraz possesses baked blueberries and Black Forest gateau flavors. This Syrah is meaty - savory in style rather than a fruit-bomb - with dark chocolate and licorice nuances. Rich and full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins, it is more structured on the palate. The finish is long and harmonious.

A polished, flavorful red, boasting floral, black currant, raspberry and spice flavors. Firm yet harmonious, with the fine aftertaste lingering with fruit, iron, tobacco and tea elements. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2024. 11,829 cases made

Tightly focused and balanced, with aromas of boysenberry, mint and crushed stone. Features deep, complex flavors of plum and blueberry, accented by hints of fresh anise, mineral and fresh white pepper. The tannins are big but ripe. Needs time.

Aromas of ripe raspberry, anise and licorice open to layered, slightly jammy flavors of black cherry, blueberry pie and cracked pepper.

Plump and fleshy, with a dense core of focused tannins and lively acidity. Aromas of ripe black raspberry, anise and licorice open to layered, slightly jammy flavors of black cherry, blueberry pie and smoky cracked pepper.

The 2014 The Revivalist Merlot shows a deep garnet-purple color, and has a lovely floral and spice-laced nose with hints of baking spices, vanilla and plum preserves. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, this Merlot has nice velvety tannins, a lively backbone and great length.

Catches your attention with a distinctive aroma of fresh pine trees, then follows through with complex, focused flavors of raspberry, licorice and mineral. Ripe overall, but bright acidity keeps this balanced.

Compact and rather brooding, the personality still shines through. Eucalyptus and boysenberry aromas slowly open to complex, dense flavors of smoky blueberry, mineral and spicy anise. The tannins are big but the acidity keeps this moving.

Plump and burly in structure but keenly focused and complex. Aromas of jammy black raspberry and mint open to layered flavors of smoky plum, crushed stone and cracked pepper. The tannins are big but fleshy.