Ruby-red. High-pitched aromas of black raspberry, licorice, bitter chocolate, violet and menthol. Silky on entry, then dry and classic in the middle, with kirsch and dark berry flavors lifted by violet and licorice. Really spreads out and builds on the back. Powerful without being brawny or unrefined, this very young cabernet avoids the hard tannins that characterize so many Spring Mountain reds.

Saturated deep ruby. Crushed black fruits and minerals on the lively nose. The densest and richest of these 2006s, with a compelling sweetness to its extremely primary dark fruit and bitter chocolate flavors. Not yet complex but has terrific stuffing to support its big, chewy, broad tannins. Lay this one down.

Full ruby. Briary dark berries, licorice and tar, lifted by a floral nuance. Impressively concentrated but tightly wound and backward, with powerful flavors of briary berries, chocolate and truffle. Finishes with chewy, firm tannins and excellent aromatic persistence. This has turned out very well, but calls for at least five or six years of bottle aging.

Glass-staining ruby. Brooding dark berry, kirsch and licorice aromas and flavors are enlivened by a zesty blood orange nuance and an intense floral quality. Dense and chewy in texture initially but softens and becomes livelier with aeration. Shows excellent power and focus on the finish, which is firmed by dusty tannins and a touch of smoky minerality. The yield from this vineyard was reportedly under a half ton per acre in 2012.

Bright red. Exotic red and dark berry compote, cherry-cola and potpourri aromas are complicated by smoky minerals and herbs. Fleshy, seductively sweet raspberry and candied cherry flavors are strikingly pure and concentrated, with silky tannins adding support. Gains weight with air and finishes with excellent clarity and persistence. Put this one away for a couple of years, at least.

Deep red. Brooding aromas of cherry pit, licorice, dried rose and dark chocolate. Powerful, palate-coating dark fruit flavors slowly unfold to display sexy baking spices and flowers. The licorice note repeats strongly on the finish, which hangs on with great tenacity. I'd give this some time in the decanter or cellar.

Pale lemon-yellow. High-pitched aromas of orange blossom, lemon and minerals. Bright, lively and intense, with citrus, nectarine and stone flavors nicely framed by strong but well-integrated acidity. Very juicy, tautly structured chardonnay with a youthfully firm, lingering finish. I like this!

Handsomely structured and Old World in style, with refined flavors of cherry and blackberry laced with cedar, dried herbs and bitter chocolate. Finishes with fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2033. 458 cases made.

Though broad-shouldered and a bit tightly wound right now, this Zin offers deep blackberry flavors laced with bitter chocolate, licorice and briar patch. Builds tension and tannins on the finish. Best from 2027 through 2037. 102 cases made.

A brooding red that shows torque at the core, with vibrant acidity that’s framed by concentrated blackberry and blueberry flavors and laced with briar patch, bitter chocolate and savory spices. Finishes on a tight note. Needs time. Best from 2028 through 2038. 273 cases made.

Bold and deeply structured, with dynamic black cherry and blackberry flavors underpinned by underbrush, white pepper and sweet anise tones as this builds tension toward full-bodied tannins. Best from 2027 through 2037. 48 cases made.

Dark and brooding, this Zin is a bruiser. Concentrated flavors of blackberry and cherry are highlighted by roasted sage, licorice and black pepper and build intensity and tension toward full-bodied tannins. Best from 2028 through 2038. 273 cases made.

The 2023 Chardonnay was fermented and aged in concrete egg with blocked malolactic
fermentation. Very pure aromas and flavors and a feeling of tropicality, all in a light-bodied,
energetic frame. Gentle and understated, the 2023 presses out subtle aromas of white
flowers and orange peel, with a talc-like grip emerging on the close.

The 2025 Pinot Noir was done with 100% destemmed fruit and aged for a brief stay of three
months in barrel. That may seem extremely short, but the result is a bright, juicy, ebullient
wine that delivers cheerful character and a real sense of poise and completeness.
Lavender, blood orange, strawberry and cedar tones flesh out effortlessly, with great
presence, a feeling of restraint and bright clarity. -

The 2024 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) is mostly Perilune, with small dollops of fruit from the
other vineyards in the range. It’s an overperformer delivering real Sta. Rita Hills character
and a nip of fine structure that is typically tough to come by in wines at the appellation
level. Plush and saline, the 2024 is delicate, red-fruited and laden with tobacco leaf and
rose petal savoriness. This deftly reflects the seamlessness that runs through the rest of
the wines here.

A lovely shade of vibrant pink in the glass, this bottling is fresh on the nose with pomegranate, cotton candy, and citrus pith aromas. The palate is citrusy and vivid with easy-to enjoy raspberry flavors.

The nose of this wine leads with aromas of Bing cherry, plum, woodsy mushroom, and cola spices. On the palate, flavors of dark fruit, purple flower, and earthy tea come in a framework of rich tannin and sumptuous acidity across a long finish.

Bright and joyful aromas of roasted cherry, cocoa, and purple flowers swirl on the nose of this wine. The palate delivers rich tannin and neatly balanced acidity framing flavors of cranberry compote, salty plum, zesty orange, and cola spices that elevate the finish.

Bright, this wine offers aromas of saline, citrus blossom, wet stone, and dried herbs on the nose. Flavors on the palate convey juicy grapefruit segments, lime zest, lemongrass, white pepper, fennel, and mouthwatering, dry acidity on the finish. Pair with grilled sardines, olives, marinated bell pepper, and toast points.

On the nose, this wine pops with aromas of zesty lemon, muddled herbs, cut white flowers, and ginger. The palate brings nicely energetic acid and pithy mouthfeel that lend weight and intensity to flavors of pineapple, tart peach, lemongrass, chalk, and salty lime peel all along the finish.

Punchy aromas of tart raspberry, Bing cherry, cola spices, and cedar burst from the glass on the nose of this wine. The palate shows nice depth of tannin and acidity, with echoes of rose petals, cocoa, and mint mingling with dark berries and orange peel on the finish.

Pouring a deep purplish red color, the 2023 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley is lush with notes
of black cherry, cola, tea leaf, and forest earth. Full-bodied yet remarkably light on its feet,
it combines bright refreshing acidity with ripe tannins and excellent balance. It's ready to
drink now or over the next several years.

The 2023 Pinot Noir Estate is a dark red/purple color and is supple and ripe, offering
blackberries, baked cherries, baking spice, and mushroomy earth. Full-bodied, it is
generous and fleshy, with ripe tannins and broad, generous fruit. While well made, I
personally preferred the appellation bottling at this tasting. Drink over the coming 6-8
years.

Displaying a brilliant straw yellow color, the 2024 Chardonnay Willamette Valley offers
toasted spice, poached apple, mint, and lemon balm. Full-bodied, it balances refreshing
acidity with juicy, slightly tropical fruit, including passionfruit and salted lime. It delivers
immediate pleasure and can be enjoyed now or over the next 4-6 years.

Mouthwatering tangerine, mango and guava flavors leap out of the glass with effusive exuberance and a lip-smacking frame. Fresh grated ginger, sesame seeds and vetiver notes, along with beeswax and pear drop offer a candied edge, but that fresh acidity keeps the flavors fresh and bright, with a long and expressive finish. Drink now through 2032. 998 cases made.