The lead-up to vintage 2019 in the Yarra was very warm but Tarraford, with its distinctive and cooler microclimate, fared well. The typical minerality that this site provides its defining character, absorbing 10 months in oak with ease. The fruit is mainly on the citrus spectrum, but it's more the overall structure of the wine that stands out. The palate is juicy but fine, the finish long and crisp.

Matured in French oak barriques (25% new) for 8 months, no fining or filtration. Balance is the outstanding quality of this wine. You don't really need to pick it apart, just enjoy the flow of ripe cherry and other typically varietal pinot characters that run through the bouquet and palate. The tannin, although quite light, melds in seamlessly and there's a feeling of freshness on the finish.

Upper Yarra fruit from this vineyard at Woori Yallock. MV6 and 115 clones, pre-ferment handling; 8 months in French oak barriques (25% new). Soft red fruit, a touch of green herb and a little bit of coffee oak on the bouquet, all nicely in harmony. Quite broad through the palate, and mouthfilling in a way, but holds its shape courtesy of the gently persistent tannins which maintain well through the finish.

Hand picked, mechanically sorted. Fermented with ambient yeast, 25% whole bunches. 16 days maceration. Matured for 9 months in 32% new French oak. The 25% whole bunches bring a briary complexity, while building a tannic bridge between the attack and mid palate. The tannins, grape and oak, serve as a long arc across blue/boysenberry, anise, clove and violet. Peppery and vibrant as much as it is plush and firm.

The 2018 Sauvignon Blanc Aurora Point is gorgeous. Creamy, ample and wonderfully open-knit, the 2018 is super-expressive. Dried pear, sage, mint, anise and wild flowers all meld together in a beautifully textured Sauvignon Blanc. Lees stirring brings out striking layers of nuance and dimension.

The 2018 Chardonnay Broken Road Vineyard is laced with expressive notes of graphite, lemon confit, chamomile, white flowers and apricot. A wine of focus and cut, the Broken Road is decidedly mineral and savory in style. It is one of the most distinctive wines in this range from Stonestreet.

The 2018 Chardonnay Red Point is rich, creamy and textured in feel. Apricot, lemon confit, dried flowers and graphite are some of the many aromas and flavors that open in the glass. The Red Point emerges from a slightly warmer exposure on the property, below the fog line, that seems to naturally produce wines with a bit more of an overt fruit profile relative to some of the other bottlings. A long, beautifully persistent finish adds to the wine's considerable charm.

The 2018 Chardonnay Gravel Bench Vineyard is a dense, inward wine. It is also one of the more closed wines in the lineup. This rugged site yields a Chardonnay of notable character, but not a lot of immediate appeal. Readers will find a Chardonnay that is intensely savory, mineral and structured. The 100% new oak is not all evident.

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Hawkeye Mountain emerges from a single block in Alexander Valley perched at 2,400 feet in elevation. Inky dark fruit, crushed rocks, mocha, red cherry jam and flowers open with a few hours of air. This mountain Cabernet has much to offer.

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Trace Ridge, from a site in Knights Valley, is fabulous. Inky, deep, and so expressive the 2018 offers up copious dark fruit laced with chocolate, savory herbs, blood orange, rose petal and spice. Ample and large-scaled, this dramatic Cabernet is showing so well today.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Outland Ridge, from a site in Anderson Valley, is one of the highlights in this range. It shows tremendous breadth and power from start to finish. Red/bluish fruit, spice and licorice lend quite a bit of complexity, but it is the wine's balance that is so compelling. All the elements are wonderfully knit together.

The 2018 Pinot Noir Land's Edge Vineyards is so expressive. The blend of sites (Far Coast and Sea Scape) works so well. Blood orange, spice, rose petal and succulent red cherry are all laced together in an open-knit, racy Pinot that will drink beautifully right out of the gate. It is unquestionably one of the better wines in the range. I loved it.

The 2018 Chardonnay Stone Côte Vineyard is a very pretty, airy wine that captures the more finessed side of Durrell, one of the most highly regarded sites in Carneros. Lemon peel, mint, white pepper and strong mineral accents give this lifted Chardonnay tons of character. This is an especially restrained style for the Stone Côte, a blend taken from four blocks at Durrell.

The 2018 Chardonnay Sevens Bench is rich, ample and so expressive. Apricot, tangerine oil, hazelnut and tropical accents all build in this creamy, resonant Chardonnay from Hartford. This is an especially unctuous style. And it works so well. The Sevens Bench emerges from site on the Sonoma/Napa border.

The 2018 Chardonnay Fog Dance Vineyard, from a site on decomposed sandstone, is lifted and very pretty, with terrific depth and striking balance. Tangerine oil, spice, mint, ginger and light butter nuances all open in the glass, framed by pretty floral accents that add an exotic flair.

The 2018 Chardonnay Far Coast Vineyard is sourced from a site in Annapolis four miles from the Pacific, at 1,000 feet in elevation. Readers will find an especially phenolic, structured Chardonnay laced with plenty of strong savory and mineral inflections. The Far Coast is a wine of notable complexity, although it is reserved and far less immediate than most of the wines in this range.

The 2018 Pinot Noir Jennifer's has terrific fruit presence. Bright red cherry, blood orange, pomegranate, mint and spice all open in the glass, but it is the wine's midpalate sweetness and pliancy that stand out most. I would cellar the 2018 for at least a year or two, as the tannins are a bit imposing.

The 2019 Zinfandel Jolene's Vineyard is laced with dark blue/purplish fruit, spice and lavender, all wrapped together by powerful, incisive tannins that need time to soften. Like all of these Zinfandels, the Jolene's is incredibly vivid and distinctive.

The 2019 Zinfandel Highwire Vineyard is gorgeous. Layers of bright, punchy red/purplish berry fruit race out of the glass. Forward and succulent, with tons of allure, the Highwire is so expressive today. Star anise, blood orange, white pepper and mint add an exotic flair to this distinctive and alluring Russian River Zinfandel.

For a slightly reduced price, this appellation blend allows fans of this brand to check into the magic that Greg Brewer is up to. The floral nose is redolent of violet and scarlet roses as well as pomegranate and red currant. The palate zings with acidity, presenting bright and fresh flavors of raspberry, citrus rind and herb.

Very sleek and tightly coiled, with a pure, racy beam of cassis and plum reduction notes coursing through, inlaid seamlessly with a bright iron spine and lively licorice snap and apple wood notes. Shows its grip at the very end, so no rush. Best from 2022 through 2038.

Purple in color. 15.3% ABV. Sublime nose of red and blue fruits, black licorice and white pepper. Full bodied with mouth watering acidity. Rich, lush and silky. Boysenberry, blueberry, raspberry liqueur and pepper on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish. Incredibly plush and polished Zinfandel and a great reflection of the ’18 vintage. Best over the next 3-5 years.

The 2018 Pinot Noir Pratt Vineyard-Sexton Road is once again one of the most distinctive wines in the range. Sage, cedar, tobacco and dried flowers give the 2018 its strong savory and floral scents. Deep dark fruit fills out the layers nicely. Sweet pipe tobacco, mint and dried flowers add aromatic signature.

The 2017 Desvelado is fabulous. Inky dark blue/purplish berry fruit race out of the glass, followed by a whole range of floral and spiced notes that develop over time. This mid-weight, Malbec-based red from Matanzas Creek is a knockout.

The 2018 Chardonnay (Bennett Valley) emerges from blocks on the Matanzas Creek property. It balances fruit depth, aromatics, freshness and nuance, all in an understated style that is incredibly appealing. Time in the glass brings out layers of creaminess and texture. Bright and saline through to the finish, the 2018 captures the essence of this site and Bennett Valley more generally.