Aims for weight, with chewy, extracted tannins giving this a grainy edge, accented by touches of savory herb, green olive and dried herb. Ends with a strong cedary oak presence. Drink now through 2026. 1,189 cases made.

Aromas of Key lime pie, spiced lemon peel and baking spices dominate the nose of this wine. The palate brings more citrus fruit, tart pineapple and oak structure, leading to a high-acid finish, with echoes of cinnamon, clove and cedar. —T.R.C.

The 2021 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast was barrel fermented and matured for eight months in 17% new French and American oak. It’s scented of toast and nutmeg over a core of yellow apples and honey. The palate is creamy and flavorful with an easygoing, biscuity finish.

Matured for 20 months in 44% new French oak, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Poet's Peak is scented of black cherry candy, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, menthol and cured meats. The palate is full-bodied and chewy with fruit that’s more restrained than the nose indicates, and it has a simple finish. 499 cases produced.

The 2019 Winemaster's Blend is composed of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot matured for 20 months in 42% new French oak. It has very ripe aromas of red cherry candy, cassis, powdered sugar and vanilla bean. The fullbodied palate is dense and ripe, its sweet fruit structured by chewy tannins, and it has just enough freshness to carry the finish. Drink it over the next few years. 411 cases produced.

The 2020 Jackson Estate Pinot Noir Anderson Valley was matured for 12 months in 20% new French oak. It has somewhat muddled aromas of roasted plums and cranberries, forest floor and lavender. The medium-bodied palate is soft and floral with rounded freshness and a spicy finish. Drink it over the next year or two. 1,508 cases produced.

The 2020 Pinot Noir Grand Reserve, matured in 18% new French oak for nine months, has somewhat muddled aromas of red and black berries, mushrooms and autumn leaves. The medium-bodied palate is bright and perfumed with gently rustic, chewy tannins and a fragrant finish. Drink it over the next year or two. 2,524 cases produced.

Matured for nine months in 18% new French oak, the 2021 Pinot Noir Vintner’s Reserve opens with some rubbery reduction that gives way to briary fruit, orange peel, cinnamon, autumn leaves and earth. The light-bodied palate is soft and understated with easygoing flavors and a spicy finish. 75,000 cases produced.

The 2021 Gamy Noir Flavorscape is simple, fresh and fun to drink. It has a medium ruby color and scents of cherry and watermelon candy, burnt orange and dried herbs. The light-bodied palate is bursting with sweet berry fruit and finishes with pleasant herbal touches. 131 cases were made.

A plus-size chardonnay with plenty of flashy oak to contain its buttery lemon fruit and circus peanut flavors. —J.G. (389 cases)

High-toned cherry-skin flavors gain their lift from sprightly volatile acidity. That acidity bristles against an oaky bottom note, the wine a bit disjointed and need to settle into its structure. (259 cases)

Strawberry and raspberry fruit is plump and direct in this red, which shows a light sparkle of
savory through the friendly finish. Drink now. 155,606 cases made.

Supple and crisp, with easygoing raspberry, strawberry and spice flavors. Drink now. 14,359 cases made.

There's an appealing fresh-cut apple flavor at the core of this firm and juicy white, with notes of tangerine, mango and lemon peel, plus hints of spices and toasted brioche. Drink now. 750 cases made.

This wine has an initially unyielding nose with hints of quince, pear and spicy cinnamon that emerge slowly when coaxed. The palate is driven by oak, with flavors of caramel and toasted almond dominating throughout.

For lovers of ripe, rich Chardonnay—this pour is for you. Yellow apple, Bosc pear, yellow peach, mango skins and banana peel fruit notes intertwine with candied almonds, vanilla, nutmeg and buttery popcorn.

Kendall-Jackson Low Calorie Chardonnay is a different kind of low-calorie wine. According to Kendall-Jackson winemaker Randy Ullom, the initial harvest of grapes is picked earlier to keep the primary sugar low. A secondary harvest later in the season brings complexity and concentration to the wine. It balances the structure in light of its lower alcohol and calories, namely nine percent alcohol and zero sugar, hence the 85 calories. The palate is a blend of grapefruit and other citrus with pineapple and a taut citrus lees that leads to subtle hazelnuts and vanilla in the finish. Its only drawback is a high level of acid, but for fans of New Zealand sauvignon blanc, it should be no problem. It is 78% barrel-fermented and aged in neutral French and American oak, drawing 41/31/28 fruit from Mendocino County/Monterey County/Santa Barbara County. If you want to lower your sugar and alcohol intake while drinking wine, this may be a possible alternative, mainly because it tastes like wine.

Plump and open, with cherry and singed vanilla notes wrapped together through a lightly toasted finish. Drink now. 100,000 cases made. -J.M

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 rustic style, with briary cherry, underbrush, and pepper flavors that finish with wiry tannins. Best after 2023. 15,000 cases made.

Shows lightly mulled strawberry and raspberry fruit flavors, which mingle with a savory twinge on the open-knit finish. Drink now. 100,000 cases made.

Gentle, with dried rose petal, strawberry and blood orange notes infused with a savory accent. Drink now through 2024. 25,000 cases made.

A simple Zin that incorporates a bit of Petite Sirah in the mix and offers straight-forward notes of blackberry, black cherry, raisin, licorice, chocolate, prune and date.

A simple, straightforward Pinot Noir with notes of red cherry, vanilla, licorice, toasted wood, clove and cinnamon spice