The 2020 Chardonnay Silene comes mainly from the young vines in Fijnbosch (32% of the blend) mature in French oak for ten months (30% new). It has an attractive, classically styled nose with scents of dried honey, praline and hints of grilled hazelnut. Fine delineation. A little fume in style. The medium-bodied palate has a light tropical-tinged entry with touches of pineapple and passionfruit, leaning slightly towards California. Fine weight, with just a hint of orange rind towards the finish; for the price, this represents great value for money.

Quite deep in color and rich in black fruits, the wine wraps blackberries and blueberries in moderate tannins and a full body. It will be fun to glug this hearty, fruity wine with pizza, burgers and barbecue. —J.G.

Dark and structured, with black-raspberry scents and a mild clove-like spice, this lively wine has plenty of acidity to lend elegance and finesse to its dark fruit character. -P.J.C (189 cases)

Santa Lucia with an edge: This starts out classically dark, with blackberry and plum scents, and the thick-skinned depth of fruit from the windy Highlands. Fresh raspberry flavors play on the palate, lithe with a juicy lift for cured salmon. -P.J.C (1,530 cases)

Remarkably balanced, with details of fresh, crisp apple, citrus and pear that mingle with salted butter pastry and touches of brown sugar on a supple, creamy frame. Reveals a touch of lemongrass on the finish. Drink now. 70,000 cases made.

The nose shows a lot of sulfur that dissipates with air along with a ferrous, herbal component. The palate entry is a juicy, vibrant red berry with a mouth-coating core of wax-textured acidity. Drink 2023-2025.

The nose is supple raspberry and strawberry with graphite, a polished background of vanilla bean and pie spices. The palate entry is lean with a drier presentation of cherry and pomegranate in the midpalate. A 20 minute decant will open the wine up. Drink 2023-2028.

The nose is ripe blueberry and root bark with notes of cherry and hibiscus tea. The palate entry is mouth-coating dry red fruit with herb and wet stone showing in the core. Drink 2023 - 2025.

The nose is toasted pineapple, white blossoms and mango. The palate is rich white peach with polished notes of dried citrus, spice and pear. Drink 2023 - 2027.

A fresh, juicy and compact fruit-driven style, with plum cake and blackberry compote notes laced with licorice, singed toast and a subtle tug of tobacco. Drink now through 2025. 236 cases made.

A forthright style, with a core of ripe plum and blackberry fruit, framed by singed vanilla and scored by light tobacco and toast accents on the finish. Drink now through 2025. 489 cases made.

Aromas are just as delicate as the pale pastel pink hue in the glass with subtle notes of watermelon, strawberry and
white chocolate. A strong dose of acidity gives the palate a zest for life; flavors bring on additional notes of fresh basil and pink grapefruit zest. —S.B

A true, honest pink in the glass, initial aromas are quite delicate. Thepalate, on the other hand, gives a big jolt of lightening with its acidity, bringing to life notes of just-ripe strawberry, watermelon juice, cranberry, tart raspberry and rose petals. It’s well-balanced, engaging and just pure fun.

The nose is fresh pink grapefruit, white blossoms and ripe pineapple. The palate entry is crisp lemon and chalk with a core of ripe yellow stone fruit with silky acidity. Easy lighter weight drinking and well balanced. Drink 2023 - 2025.

The nose is ripe raspberry, graphite and sappy underbrush. The palate entry is juicy candied cherry, violet, herb and strawberry extending through the core finishing with firm acidity. Drink 2022-2025.

The nose is sweet cherry, tobacco and notes of orange peel and meaty licorice spice. The palate entry is ripe red cherry lozenge with sleek acidity in the core leading to a simple, yet well-developed finish. The Appellation wines from Siduri are reliable values for near-term enjoyment. Drink 2023-2027.

The nose is yellow apple, toast and mineral. The palate entry is generously ripe peach, verbena and tropical fruits finishing with clove-like spice and slippery oiliness. Drink 2023-2025.

Friendly and open-knit, with lightly mulled strawberry and raspberry notes laced with cinnamon and vanilla. Polished finish. Drink now through 2024. 287 cases made.

This K-J classic never disappoints. Find fun, engaging aromas and flavors of chamomile blossom, cut grass and white grapefruit—along with grapefruit pith and
zest. The palate carries with in an energetic acidity along with a smooth texture and medium body.This is fresh, vibrant and versatile enough to pair with your favorite foods and best friends

This sports a pronounced, lively chaparral and savory edge that surrounds a core of pomegranate and blood orange fruit flavors. Light, racy finish. Drink now through 2025. 23,466 cases made.

Simple but refreshing, this wine has orange and grapefruit flavors.

Pineapple, citrus and white peach notes dominate this multi-layered, well-priced sauvignon blanc.

Ripe honeydew melons combine with citrus and nectarine to make for a nicely layered wine.

The 2018 Fijnbosch Chardonnay is instantly impressive in the glass with aromas of popcorn kernel, sweet citrus, brown baking spices, ripe yellow apple and hints of graham cracker. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is open and accessible, with gobs of yellow citrus flavors before oak tones sway into focus, with delightfully fresh, energetic acidity. The mid-palate shows surprising weight, and the wine ends with a fantastic finish that should drink well for another decade or so. Just under 700 bottles were produced after the wine aged in French oak barrels, 50% new. This beauty should please most New World Chardonnay drinkers.

Balanced, oaky and with notions of sweet citrus, the 2020 Chardonnay Silene offers notes of golden delicious apple, sweet pear and brown baking spices with delicate aromas of citrus blossoms. Medium to full-bodied, the Chardonnay shows impressive balance with an elegant frame of ripe citrus and pomaceous character before succulent acidity drives the finish, showing layered expressions of oak essence, citrus and delightful minerality on the aftertaste. Bravo! Just under 20,000 bottles were filled after the wine rested for 10 months in French oak, 30% first fill. Give it a try.