The 2023 Siduri Zena Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley is crafted from
the 667 clone and matured for 14 months in 30% new French oak. It shines with a glowing
ruby-blue center and a vivid red rim. Aromas unfold with wild huckleberry, dried herbal
tones, holiday spice, purple blossoms, and a subtle earthy undertone. The palate delivers a
saline edge that frames the vibrant blue-toned fruit, adding complexity and lift. Firm yet
approachable tannins and moderate-plus acidity shape its medium-bodied profile, giving
both precision and length. 235 cases produced.

The 2023 Siduri Barbieri Vineyard Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley spent 20 months
in 25% new French oak and shines a vivid ruby hue. Aromas of black raspberry, mulberry,
and dried rose interlace with notes of cedary herbs and cracked pink pepper. On the palate,
layers of red currant and spiced plum unfold, accompanied by savory undertones of sea
spray and herbal depth. Medium to full-bodied, the wine exhibits brisk acidity and wellstructured tannins that frame its richness. 335 cases made

The 2023 Siduri Bloomfield Vineyard Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast, aged 10 months in
40% new French oak, reveals a glowing ruby-purple hue. Aromas of crushed cherries,
hibiscus, and lavender mingle with hints of wet stone and saline mist. On the palate, the
wine feels energetic yet layered, with red currant, pomegranate, and subtle savory spice
unfolding over a mineral-driven core. Medium-bodied yet expansive, it boasts polished
tannins and lively acidity that guide the flavors into a long, graceful finish, marked by a
lovely blue-fruit tone across the mid-palate. A little over 200 cases produced.

The 2023 Siduri J. Sebastiano Vineyard Pinot Noir from the Sta. Rita Hills was aged 10
months in 30% new French oak, with a touch of whole cluster included for added lift. It
shines with a medium ruby-cherry core and a glowing pink edge. Aromas of violet, ripe
blueberry, spiced licorice, and herbal tones emerge from the glass, layered with a touch of
warm spice. The palate is generous and full, delivering plush fruit framed by supple, sweetedged tannins. Bold yet balanced, this single-vineyard Pinot shows both richness and
finesse, carrying through to a long, flavorful finish. About 500 cases made.

The 2023 Siduri Parsons Vineyard Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley comes from
clones 115, 777, and Pommard, with 10% whole cluster included, and was aged 10 months
in 35% new French oak. It presents a medium to deep ruby-purple hue with a lighter red
rim. Aromas unfold with ripe blueberry, black cherry, dried sage, licorice, and hints of
baking spice layered with cedar. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and concentrated,
framed by fine-grained tannins and moderate-plus acidity that keep its richness in balance.
235 cases made.

The 2023 Siduri Perilune Vineyard Pinot Noir from the Sta. Rita Hills comes from sandy soils
and spent 10 months in 20% new French oak. It reveals aromas of dark cherry, wild
raspberry, crushed violets, and hints of savory herbs layered with spice and damp earth.
The palate is medium in weight yet carries striking poise, offering ripe fruit framed by
polished tannins and lively acidity. Subtle floral and herbal tones weave into the finish,
which is long and refined. Texturally smooth with impeccable balance, this single-vineyard
Pinot finishes strong. A little over 200 cases made.

This red has the energy and structure for the cellar, but enough fruit to make it hard to resist in the next few years. Bay laurel and mountain scrub notes are spiced with cracked pink peppercorns and layered with Rainier cherries, black raspberries, cocoa powder and hibiscus. Terrific complexity. Drink or hold.

The 2020 Ovitelli Blanc is today five years from its harvest, and the fruit has moved into a
floral, waxy, highly attractive space. Context is important, and it is good to taste the 2020
alongside the 2024. It appears to be aging very slowly, and while it is developing some nice
bottle-derived complexity, it hasn't moved much in the freshness stakes. It is composed of
50% Grenache Blanc, 25% Roussanne, 12% Clairette, 9% Piquepoul and 4% Bourboulenc.

The 2024 Ovitelli Blanc is led by Grenache Gris (31%), Grenache Blanc (28%) and Clairette
(22%), with the balance Roussanne. The season here was warm and dry, however
widespread rains in January positively set the tone for the season. The wine here is
perfumed and floral, with mineral/rock-based phenolics that shape the flavors across the
palate. Winemaker Pete Fraser credits the heightened aromas here to the increased
quantity of Grenache Gris in the blend. A tremendous wine, it is elegant and sophisticated,
and the experience is predicated on skin/fruit tannin.

For something approximating the quality of Lokoya's Mount Veeder bottling at a fraction of
the price, sharp shoppers should check out Mt Brave's 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Mt.
Veeder. It does include small percentages of blending varieties (6% in total), which no
doubt contributes to the wine's complex scents of dried sage and violets alongside ripe
black cherries. Full-bodied, it's rich, ripe and rounded but concentrated, flavorful and softly
tannic, with a long, gently dusty finish that adds a seductive hint of anise. It's a terrific
value, and with 4,701 cases produced, consumers may actually be able to get their hands
on some

A blend of 37% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Malbec, 16% Cabernet Franc and 7% Petit Verdot, Caladan's 2022 Red Wine delivers ripe cherries accented by hints of sage and bay leaves. It's full-bodied, really smooth and silky in feel—almost creamy across the mid-palate—then long and suave, with lingering tannins on the finish

Elegant aromas of eucalyptus, cloves, bark and vibrant fresh cassis. The palate shows ripe, velvety tannins that are almost silky, with integrated acidity and a full body. Toasty yet balanced finish with a hint of warmth. Plenty of cabernet franc character. Drinkable now, but better in two or three years.

Ruby/plum-hued, the 2023 Pinot Noir Perilune Vineyard offers gorgeous aromatics of redcurrants, framboise, spring flowers, spice, and hints of loamy earth and forest notes. Based on clones 114 and 828 with 10% whole clusters and aged 10 months in 30% new French oak, it's medium-bodied, pure, and wonderfully elegant, with silky tannins, a pure, layered mouthfeel, and outstanding length. This classic Pinot Noir is on another level compared to the appellation releases and will drink beautifully over the coming 8-10 years. Drink 2025-2035. 

As with all the Pinot Noirs from this talented winemaker, the 2023 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills was
not destemmed and was aged all in 100% neutral oak barrels. Medium ruby-hued, darker berries
and redcurrants intermixed with rose, damp forest floor, and subtle spicy, meaty nuances all
emerge from the glass. It's remarkably pure and medium-bodied, with a pure, seamless, layered
mouthfeel and ultra-fine tannins. This is classic Greg Brewer brilliance with Pinot Noir. Drink
bottles any time over the coming decade. Drink 2025-2035

The 2023 Pinot Noir Hapgood is 100% Pinot Noir that was not destemmed and spent 15 months in 100% neutral oak barrels, and it represents a more savory, complex expression of the variety. Medium ruby in color, it offers layered notes of savory red and black fruits, baking spices, rose petals, and subtle marine-like nuances. Those flavors carry onto the palate, where the wine is balanced and medium-bodied, with savory yet ripe tannins and a beautiful finish. Give it a year or two in bottle and drink bottles over the following decade. Drink 2027-2037.

Aged nine months in 100% neutral oak barrels, the 2023 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills offers crushed citrus, oyster shell, white flowers, and a kiss of salty minerality. It's medium-bodied, has remarkable purity, vibrant acidity, and a great finish. As I've written many times, this appellation release can stand toe to toe with any Chardonnay from Santa Barbara County. Drink 2025-2035.

The 2023 Chardonnay Hapgood, aged 15 months in neutral oak, has a medium gold hue and is a touch more reticent, offering ripe stone fruits, almond paste, Meyer lemon, and a distinctive oyster shell-like minerality and salinity. Balanced and medium-bodied, it has a layered, round mouthfeel, bright acidity, and a great finish. It’s going to age gracefully on its depth and concentration. Drink 2025-2040.

From a producer that's deftly making wines of refinement and finesse, the Flavorscape series represents more of a let-your-hair-down approach. The distinct influence of the vineyard area's plentiful river-borne basalt cobblestones in undeniable. This 100% Grenache spends 17 days on its skins and includes 30% whole clusters. A pick-early mantra and a light touch, combined with ageing in 50% new French oak barrels, brings tension and depth to the wine.

The 2023 Syrah Perilune is lights-out fabulous: clear, precise and expressively aromatic. Fleshy yet focused, with dense, floral-inflected red fruit, cedar, lavender, crushed rocks and mint, the Perilune Syrah is a swan song for this vineyard that will sadly no longer be in production moving forward. What a beautiful wine.

The 2023 Pinot Noir 3D is deeply mineral and savory, turning out shades of chalk, salt, smoke, crushed rocks and intense, gravelly minerality. Black-tea-like tannins and notes of rooibos tea are enshrouded by particularly suave textures. The 3D presents such a compelling, engaging juxtaposition of textural suppleness vs structural sternness. It's the most cerebral wine in the lineup.

The 2023 Chardonnay Perilune delivers a whisper of stylistic flinty reduction that highlights its sexy base layer of creamy stone fruit. Mouthwateringly juicy and impeccably focused, the 2023 impresses with its palate presence and calibrated balance. The It's an inherently rich white that makes all the right moves to keep it between the lines. Gorgeous.

The 2023 Chardonnay 3D is a powerful, intense white with loads of salty concentration and inner power to burn. Leesy, minty overtones lift a core of golden apple, toasted hazelnut and cream. Classic Sta. Rita Hills salinity and minerality speak clearly and intentionally here. This is everything Chardonnay from this part of the world can and should be.

Fresh, floral and dense with lovely sweet blackcurrant and blackberry fruit. There’s a sweet core to the fruit and a purity. Generous with a twist of ginger and dried herb sitting under the sweet, generous, floral, expressive fruit. A really lovely, complete wine.

This is firm, grippy and dense with a wide dynamic range with sweet blackberry and blackcurrant fruit, with a nice tension. Grippy and expressive with massive potential for development, with the ripe fruit hemmed in by nice acidity and firm tannins.

This is ripe and concentrated, with lovely dense blackcurrant fruit and some warm berry character. Lovely weight and texture in the mouth: smooth but well defined with fine-grained tannins. Has a hint of Indian spices around the edges. Lovely in a ripe style.