There’s a cool jasmine buzz to this varietal pinot noir, while the fruit is warm and cherry-scented, like kirsch. It ends with a malic-acid bite, needing bottle age to integrate and mellow.

This is a supple chardonnay with baked apple and baking spice scents, as creamy and pale as Wheatena. It’s a soft, round white to serve with braised chicken thighs.

Presents a rugged mix of road tar, crushed rock, graphite and cedary notes amid a core of dried dark berry fruit, ending with tobacco, underbrush and chalky limestone flavors. Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. Drink now through 2027.

A Bordeaux-like expression, reminiscent of Ausone, exhibiting a mix of gravelly, crushed rock earthiness, with dried herb, licorice, cedar and dusty, drying currant flavors. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Best from 2017 through 2028.

A frankly toasty version, with a cocoa and cedar frame surrounding fresh plum and blackberry compote flavors. Reveals a loamy edge through the finish, which is a bit too reliant on toast in the end. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Drink now through 2022.

Bay leaf, savory and tobacco leaf notes lead off here, followed by a mature core of softened black currant and plum paste flavors. The finish pulls in worn cedar and loam accents, while the herbaceous element takes an encore. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Drink now through 2022.

Direct, with cherry and dark plum fruit flavors backed by singed vanilla and sweet licorice notes. Drink now through 2022.

Ripe and forward, with juicy raspberry and blackberry compote flavors. Anise and cocoa notes fill in on the toasty finish. Drink now through 2021.

Smoky oak and flavors of plums and cassis mark this wine. It finishes sweet. For flank steak.

Good plum, berry and light vanilla character. Medium body. Fine tannins. Fresh finish. Nicely done. But not outstanding. Best after 2004.

A good wine with a very good core of fruit and ripe tannins. Medium-bodied, with silky tannins and a long licorice and berry aftertaste. Lots of tobacco. Best after 2004.

The vineyard provides a cool climate for Syrah, indicative of its relatively low alcohol levels. The nose is hard cherry and notes of black licorice and spice. The palate entry is lean, bright red fruit with higher acidity. Reminds me more of Grenache then Syrah. Drink 2020 - 2025.

The nose is cola, tomato and bark with notes of vanilla bean and plum turning herbal and crisp with air. The palate entry is silky, waxy red berries with a firm mineral streak in the core. Dry and compact finish. Drink 2020 - 2023.

Tempting vanilla and butter overtones meet slightly tangy fruit flavors in this full-bodied white wine made from dark grapes. It overflows with ripe peach notes and has a mouthfilling texture.

Simple red fruit is lifted by moderate acidity in this light, softly approachable wine. There’s an underlying firmness of tannin that meets the brightness halfway, adding weight to the finish.

This medium-bodied blend is a snappy potpourri of flavors, with blackberry, briary cherry and smoked pepper elements. Syrah, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Grenache and Sangiovese. Drink now through 2024.

Pinot Noirs are food-friendly for Thanksgiving and other occasionsLook for cranberry, raspberry, laurel and damp earth aromas. Lots of fruit on the palate, big raspberry accented with black cherry, boysenberry and pie spice. Grilled tuna or salmon or medium-rare duck breast go well.

Savory, with good backbone to the dried red currant and berry flavors. The trim finish features notes of forest floor and dried tarragon. Drink now through 2022.

This rich and ripe expression of chardonnay comes from Clark Ranch, located on the foothillsof the Santa Lucia Mountains in Monterey County, Calif. It’s made in a fruity and flavourfulstyle, with yellow apple, tropical and peach fruit flavours that carry through to a satisfyingfinish. Old oak barrels were used for a small portion of the blend to build richness and texture,without adding any of the obvious vanilla or spice notes commonly associated with oak-agedchardonnay. The majority was fermented and aged in a stainless-steel tank to preserve thefresh, fruity character. Drink now to 2023.

Creamy, with hints of sandalwood and crushed stone to the dried red fruit flavors. Plush and well-spiced finish. Drink now.

A light-salmon color and abundant fruit flavors give this medium-bodied wine a very likeable expression and easy drinkability. It tastes fresh and well balanced.

This well-balanced and nicely fruity wine offers honeydew-melon flavors, lively acidity and a very fresh, palate-cleansing texture—a versatile wine for all seasons.

This wine is made in a light, fresh and minimal style, barrel-fermented in a small percentage of new French oak. High-toned, it offers focused layers of green apple and Meyer lemon.

This is bright and spicy, with cranberry fruit at the core. It’s more like a Northwest Gamay than most Willamette Valley Pinots, dark and lively with an astringent minerally finish.

Lots of fresh apple and a touch of lemon give this medium-bodied wine an appealing, fruity profile, while a touch of good acidity keeps it feeling fresh and well balanced.