An exemplar of warm-climate shiraz, full-weighted and plush, yet managing to come across as fresh, poised and eminently drinkable all at once. Not an easy feat. Hand picked and extracted gently, with the cap kept wet across a three-week period on skins. Matured in oak (30% new) for eight months before blending and transfer to an old 25L foudre and a concrete egg for a further 10 months. Raspberry coulis, clove, star anise and black plum. The tannins, impeccably managed, as is the wont here, with a fine line of savoury chew. The freshness, bright and salty. Excellent wine.

A large-framed wine defined by a serendipitous ripening season and skilled craftsmanship. The tannins, impeccably managed and refined. The oak, all sex appeal. The sheer density of currant, sage, black olive, rosemary and thyme, an immaculate forcefield. This is built for the cellar. An Australian wine that tastes, as it always has, as if it was made by an American with a deep comprehension of tannin management.

A joint effort from Chris Carpenter and Pete Fraser. Majority cabernet (60%) riding riffs of cassis, mint, rolled sage, tapenade and bay leaf over shiraz's warmer chord below. A rich wine of immaculate tannic cladding, attesting to optimal fruit quality and a deft hand. Like alloyed ballbearings running through the mouth. The mocha-cedar of the oak is salubrious of feel rather than obtuse or excessive. Maritime freshness, a classy undercarriage infusing energy while towing impressive length. This is an immensely classy wine that sets the bar very high for the quintessential home blend.

Powerful but still approachable upon release, the nose reveals blackberry, cherry, black tea, and white pepper. Notes of rich mocha and dried herbs show up shortly after. On the palate, flint and minerals give a savoury edge to the wine, while acidity breathes freshness into this full-bodied wine. The texture is expansive across the palate with supple tannins and a long finish.

Lush and dense, with both black cherry and blackberry fruit, but firm, ripe tannins too. Fluid and balanced, with a burr to the finish, along with a mineral, mouthwatering impression. Finds nice harmony and length in the end. Best from 2025 through 2042. 960 cases made, 453 cases imported.

Very attractive with subtle aromas of red and blue fruit, ground spices, sandalwood and crushed stones. Medium-bodied with finesse and delicacy. Compact and balanced. It shows layers of fine tannins with depth and polished texture. Long and even. Needs some time. Try after 2025.

Rounded and fresh aromas of boysenberry jam, lavender and rose petal are floral while rich and juicy on the nose of this bottling. The mouthfeel is creamy with fine-grained tannins that slowly grow more rigid, as acidity rips through the boysenberry, strawberry and white pepper flavors, with a hint of herb on the finish. Cellar Selection.

Youthful and lively in the glass. Complex aromas of grapefruit, melon skin, mineral and just-ripe stone fruit, teaming nicely with a mealy nuttiness. Focused and precise on the palate. Up front, there's a core of citrus and nectarine at play, then a swift punch of minerally acidity kicks in and keeps all taut and fine. Plenty of texture and lovely mouth-feel. A very complete wine

Complex aromas of wet stone, struck match, just-ripe nectarine, white flowers and melon skin: there’s a whole lot going on here. Fine, textured, mouth-filling and layered with stone fruit, grapefruit pith, minerals, nuts and talc. Long, layered and very complex with punchy acidity and a nice lick of phenolic grip.

Greg Brewer’s wines manage to reflect both a winemaking style and a specific
site at the same time. In this version, aromas of sour cherry, pepper and herbs lead into a palate loaded with raspberry jellies and more minty herbs, capturing the wind-cooled sunshine and surrounding
nature with glee.

Even Greg Brewer’s appellation cuvée
carries his hallmark, addictive combination of sensory sensations. Light in the glass, it begins with aromas of fresh strawberry, red plum, wild thyme and chaparral spice on the nose. The palate snaps with refreshing acidity, powering through vibrant
red fruit, earthy herb and peppery spice flavors. Delicious, fun, memorable

A medium golden hue, the 2021 Riesling has fresh and attractive aromatics of ripe peach,citrus blossoms, and lime candy. Fully dry, this medium-bodied white has a wonderfulcore of fresh acidity and concentration. It off ers a beautifully elegant texture and revealsnotes of savory herbs, mouthwatering salinity, fresh lime zest, green apple, and darkminerals. I love this wine for its impressive, layered aromatics and its savory character.Drink it over the next 10 or more years.

Pouring a youthful yellow with a shimmering green hue, the 2020 Chardonnay Broken
Road Vineyard has the most energy and focused drive in this lineup. Its aromas of lemon curd, honeycomb, ripe pear, and wet stone are followed by a medium to full-bodied white with a cushion of fruit, a driving feel, and a stony texture that’s balanced well with melon,
peach, and delicate spice. Drink 2024-2034.

Medium yellow with a tinge of silver, the 2021 Chardonnay Jennifer's is ripe but has lift, with aromas of flint, yellow flowers, chamomile, and fresh yellow apple. Medium-bodied, with a driving, vibrant structure, it has more dryness and citrus tones on the palate, with
Meyer lemon, smoky earth, and green apple skin. It’s long on the palate, with a more
linear feel. Drink 2024-2032.

Taking a darker and savory tone aromatically, the 2021 Chardonnay Fog Dance Vineyard is a youthful yellow with a tinge of silver and lifts with notes of salty earth, hay, lime leaf, and mango skin aromas. This medium-bodied Chardonnay is ripe up front, with juicy melon followed by a nice spine of lemon-lime citrus on the finish and a more persistent sense of acidity. Give it another year and drink 2024-2032.

A ripe golden hue, the 2021 Chardonnay Far Coast Vineyard offers more broadness right
away with its perfume of jasmine, ripe tropical fruit, toasted spice, and apricot. Fullbodied, with a soft, viscous texture and notes of honeyed citrus and ripe salted pineapple, it’s long on the finish, with a sunny, opulent feel. It’s approachable now or over the next
6-8 years.

Medium ruby, the 2021 Pinot Noir Warrior Princess is lifted with wild herbs and spiced
with clove, raspberry, and orange oil. Medium-bodied, it has fine tannins and fresh acidity throughout, with a bright and ripe nature, including notes of fresh herbs,
grenadine, and lifted menthol. Drink 2024-2034.

A medium ruby hue, the 2021 Pinot Noir Velvet Sisters is minty and fresh with ripe
raspberry, menthol, cinnamon, and quinine. Medium-bodied, with a clean mineral feel,
ripe dusty tannins, and notes of tangerine, grenadine, and fresh earth, it’s a refreshing
wine in the range. Drink 2024-2034.

The ruby-hued 2021 Pinot Noir Seascape Vineyard is expressive in its floral and spicy
perfume of candied roses, wild cherry, and cinnamon spice. Medium-bodied, with fine
tannins and bright acidity, it’s ripe with fresh cranberry, orange zest, and smoky earth. It has a good, snappy finish, with wild forest herbs and a lightly musty note. Drink 2024-2032.

Rich ruby with a purple hint, the 2021 Pinot Noir Docker Hill Vineyard is forward with
aromas of ripe cherry, sage, and fresh pine. Medium-bodied, it’s ripe with fruit on the
palate and has fine, sweet tannins and a clean finish. Fresh with wild herbs, violet, and mixed berries, elegant, and long, it’s drinking well now and will drink well over the next 10 years.

The deepest ruby of all these Pinots, the 2021 Pinot Noir Maggy Hawk takes on a deeper mineral tone, with gravelly earth, black cherry, and a touch of cooling menthol. Fullbodied without weight, it has sweet tannins, fresh acidity, and a long, balanced finish.Ripe and complete, with notes of black raspberry, wild herbs, and sweet earth, it will do well to see another year or two in bottle. Drink 2025-2035.

From a single vineyard in the Alexander Valley, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Vales Edge pours an inky purple, with slightly more introspective aromas of boysenberry liqueur, graphite, and violets. Full-bodied, it offers more expansive fruit though the mid-palate, with sweet tannins, black tea, blackberry, and fresh mountain herbs. Offering a lovely bit of bright acidity that cleans up on the sides of the palate to keep things fresh, it has a
more immediate appeal. Drink 2026-2046.

Under wax and cork. I received this from the great people at Jackson Family Wines (who acquired B-C shortly before this fruit was harvested) in December 2021, shortly after my annual American Pinot Noir tasting. Oops. Well, this had been sitting in my cellar until my wife randomly grabbed it tonight. Good choice. Whoa. The nose is rich, fruity, brambly, and loaded with character. The palate is all New World in style, this would never be confused with a Pommard or a Nuits-St-Georges, but nor does it try to be. Rich, even unctuous, loaded with red and dark brambly fruit, this would likely piss off every French wine drinker on the planet, but this is a big, tasty gem. Outstanding.

Exuberant, showing bittersweet dark chocolate, espresso and notes of kirsch, framboise and maraschino cherry at the core, with accents of rosemary, oregano and cigar box and a wonderfully dense, plush body. This wine really takes off on the generous finish, which packs momentum and complexity. Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Drink now through 2035. 489 cases made, 150 cases imported.

A fairly pale but luminous purple-red in the glass. It’s full-bodied and mouthfilling with lots of puppy fat, vibrant raspberry and strawberry fruit and garrigue herbs. The keen, deep-set acidity feels natural, it’s low but balanced. This has layers and movement. Really quite fluid, with no heaviness. A sandy, mineral touch on the finish. This has complexity and depth, and will improve with age. From unirrigated bush vines planted in 1962 at 225m altitude. Fermented and matured in egg-shaped amphora.