Young and vibrant with elegant ripe fruit. Aromatic and nuanced with a savory, earthy tang. Fruit underpinned by fresh acidity.

Vivid and youthful,displaying aromas of dark cherries, raspberry and floral notes. Toasty, sweet oak on the palate with concentrated fruit tempered by racy freshness. Tasty.

Concentrated red
and black fruits fill out a frame of velvety tannins
in this full-bodied wine. It offers ripe cherries and
blackberries along with touches of charcoal, sage
and mint. —J.G.

This is a
savory while fresh Syrah, starting with aromas of
smashed blackberries, plum skins and peppered
meats on the nose. The palate is medium to lighter
bodied, offering crisp açaí flavors alongside cracked
pepper and gamy meats. —M.K.

Fragrant honeysuckle
aromas and lush melon and lychee flavors animate
this full-bodied, ripe and creamy-textured wine. All
that floral goodness coats the palate and lingers on
the finish. The winemaker blended it from seven
aromatic varieties and it’s high on the enjoyment
scale. Hidden Gem. —J.G.

This is a textbook highquality Pinot Noir. Though a bit shy on the nose, the vivacious wine comes to life on the palate, driven by generous acidity and encompassed by well-integrated, chalky-textured tannins. Find layered flavors of red currant, cranberry, pomegranate, cacao, basil, tarragon, nutmeg, vanilla, licorice and toasted wood. It’s complex, yet maintains a casual attitude. Pair it with you favorite weekday or datenight meal. —S.B.

Give this guy a bit of time to open up—he’s shy. About 20 minutes to read the room should suffice, and then he’ll be talking all about the fresh red cherry, red currant, tarragon and basil mashed onto the redwood forest floor. He’ll stand tall on integrated tannins, refreshed by modest acidity. A balanced, medium level of alcohol means he’ll be great sipping all night long. —S.B.

A gentle texture and soft, ripe flavors of pear and peach nectar give this full-bodied wine an approachable, smooth style. The hints of lemon zest and crisp apple balance it out well. —J.G.

Expressive vanilla and butter aromas lead to butter, fig, coconut and honeydew melon flavors in this soft-textured, lush wine from the estate property of La Crema. —J.G

This beautifully fresh expression of Pinot Noir is just what you’d expect from Mendocino’s Anderson Valley. Find vivacious notes of tart red cherry, wild strawberry, just-ripe pomegranate, basil and toasted wood. Everything is knit together by firm tannins, driven by a solid dose of acidity and incorporates a balanced alcohol to give weight and lift to the midpalate. —S.B.

A beautiful shade of pink in the glass, this bottling shows wet stone, pink rose petal and strawberry on the juicy nose. The palate offers plenty of strawberry cream flavors balanced by a persistent acidity. —M.K.

This is
a bold style of Pinot Noir, starting with aromas of
violet, lilac, black cherry and fennel pollen on the
nose. The palate is ripe and rich, with baked cherry
aromas layered in dried flower and hard-spice elements. —M.K.

Vivid and expressive Pinot, aromas of red fruit, earthy and leafy notes, sage hebs with smoke, cherry and pepper. Good concentration, refinde tannins and pleasant freshness. Drink 2023-2030.

Shy but with promising aromas of ripe dark fruits, pure and precise. On the palate it is forward, dense and silky with excellent concentration of fruit, rounded tannins and balancing freshness with a drying finish.

Shy but with promising aromas of ripe dark fruits, pure and precise. On the palate it is forward, dense and silky with excellent concentration of fruit, rounded tannins and balancing freshness with a drying finish.

Seared pineapple and lemon peel aromas draw the
nose into this bottling. The palate is tight at first
and then opens toward popcorn, buttered peach and
sea-salt flavors. —M.K.

The wine’s blueberry and hyacinth aromas are nearly eclipsed by a woody-earthy note similar to a post-rain walk through a cedar forest. Flavors like tart black cherries, vanilla and Thai basil are joined by more cedar. The Warrior Princess has modest acidity and supple tannins. —M.A.

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

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

Oak tones lead on this darker, fuller-bodied Pinot Noir, with notes of cacao, vanilla, nutmeg and a smoky toast. These continue to black cherry, boysenberry and leather. The wine is woven together by a coarse tannic texture, doused with a modest acidic structure. —S.B.

Bright apple and citrus notes in
the aroma and ripe but slightly tangy peaches and
red apples in the flavor make this medium-bodied
wine an easygoing crowd-pleaser. —J.G.

Juicy aromas of strawberry, cherry and bubblegum show on the nose of this bottling. The palate
is ripe with bold red-fruit flavors, wrapped in ample
texture and acidity to balance the juiciness. —M.K.

A pale, watery lemon hue in the glass, this offers aromas that are as delicate as the visual. Predominantly floral tones waft gently from the glass, recalling white rose, lily of the valley, jasmine blossom, lychee, white grape and wet stone. The palate confirms those aromas and brings along a generous level of acidity. A bit of spritz adds extra energy and jazz to the experience. Best Buy. —S.B

An
overall balanced Pinot Noir, this offers notes of red
and black cherries and plums, cinnamon and licorice. The palate has a good dose of acid, a moderate
amount of tactile tannins and a solid finish. —S.B

A fresh and electrifying Chardonnay comprised of three different Sta Rita Hills sites. Herbal aromatics of sweet hay, wild dill and tarragon meld with notes of grilled orange rind. The palate offers flavours of candied ginger, grilled lemon, orange oil, crushed quartz and chalk minerality.