The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Réserve Spéciale is a polished, rich, forward wine that impresses with its smoothness and supple curves before firm, powdery tannins perk up. Mocha, incense, blueberry preserves and espresso bean tones saturate deeply. Élevage was 32 months, on the long side, which lends the 2021 a slight sense of heaviness.

Sleek and dynamic, with zesty cherry and cranberry flavors highlighted by orange peel and fresh violet elements that finish on a snappy note. Drink now through 2033. 6,979 cases made.

Earthy and delicate, the light-bodied 2023 Pinot Noir Afleet offers tangy red fruit and Asian spice, with firm tannins and ample length to coat the midpalate to a broad finish. Blood orange flavors accentuate the crisp acidity at its core. Drink now through 2035.

Great aromatics of baked cherry pie and cardamom open the 2023 Pinot Noir, sourced from both of the producer’s high-elevation estate Skycrest and Sable vineyards and from a vineyard in the Deep End’s crisp, high-acidity climes. It’s light on its feet yet rounded, with some stemmy earthiness and a thread of dried herb. The textural approachability of supple tannins and inviting red berry fruit make it a crowd-pleasing wine that’s ready to go, drinking well now and for the next 5-7 years.

Sourced mostly from the producer’s estate Skycrest Vineyard, the core block for the 2023 Chardonnay is all Wente clone, low-yielding and known for its tiny berries and resulting intensity. The coolness of the vintage allowed for long hangtime, the grapes building up plushness and texture without losing freshness. There’s a viscosity to the wine, an unctuous ripe pineapple flavor that works well with the French oak, 34% new. In all, this is a medium-bodied, well-balanced white that should drink best now through 2033.

Cherry, pomegranate and hibiscus notes marry nicely, with juicy acidity and a flash of rose hip helping to lengthen the finish. A fan-friendly Pinot. Drink now through 2028. 235 cases made.

Crisp, with aromas of baked Golden Delicious apples, pears, and notes of cinnamon and vanilla bean are on the nose. The flavors on the palate are reminiscent of white peach, orange peel, hazelnut, sedimentary rock, and mineral notes.

Cinnamon, mace, and pomegranate syrup meet with a light oak spice on the nose of this clonal selection. The palate is soft with cherry flavors and a pinch of baking spice, proving clean and pleasant.

Toasted hazelnut, baked lemon and seared nectarine aromas converge on the nose of this bottling. The palate adds almond flake and cinnamon spice richness to the core of seared apple.

The nose on this bottling is expansive yet sharp, offering key lime pie and jasmine alongside flinty earthy aromas. Melon candy flavors make for a pleasant, easy-to-enjoy palate.

Effusive cherry and blackberry fruit leads the way, with singed anise, licorice snap and gently toasted vanilla notes filling in on the finish. Drink now through 2031. 219 cases made.

This unique blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris displays a joyful nose of fresh strawberry, black cherry, roses, and toasted spice aromas, while the palate shows flavors of crushed raspberry, orange peel, cinnamon, and rose petals in a light bodied frame. Give this a little chill and fire up the grill. —T.R.C.

Flinty reduction dances with aromas of tart pineapple, fresh Bosc pear, marzipan, ginger, and lemon peel on the nose of this Chard. The palate feels structured and intense, with mouthwatering acid and flavors of tangerine, lemon blossom, apple skin, toasted almond, and citrus blossoms blooming on a long finish. —T.R.C.

The 2022 Pinot Noir Edmeades Vineyard, from an estate site in Anderson Valley, is another wine in this range that shows mineral depth ahead of fruit expression, which makes for a complex translation of site. Rose petal, orange peel and white pepper tones pick up steam through the understated, chalky finish. Quite delicate.

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Réserve Spéciale is a polished, rich, forward wine that impresses with its smoothness and supple curves before firm, powdery tannins perk up. Mocha, incense, blueberry preserves and espresso bean tones saturate deeply. Élevage was 32 months, on the long side, which lends the 2021 a slight sense of heaviness.

The 2024 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) is a classically built, nicely rendered interpretation of the region. Elegant and decidedly mid-weight, the 2024 balances its inherent juicy red cherry fruit by way of gentle acidity and a fine coating of dusty tannin. Layers of spice and cocoa powder build in the glass. This is super approachable, pleasantly restrained and subtly complex. The 2024 is in fine form.

The 2022 Merlot Alexander Valley is a structured, decidedly mid-weight wine. Cocoa powder tannins are front and center, supporting the tart red/blue fruit, black olive and graphite minerality with a sense of intent. It’s a balanced wine that could use some time in the cellar to soften—certainly not a crowd-pleaser, but very much a serious, slightly rustic Merlot.

The 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Taylor Peak is floral and delicate. Slightly ethereal in its aromatics of crushed chalk, iodine and lemon oil, the 2024 has a tactile feeling of minerality in its structural build as well. It’s a wine more about texture than expressiveness, and that works well in this style. Flavors seem to gain cohesion and clarity on the finish. A bit cerebral, the 2024 is not an obvious wine.

The 2024 Chenin Blanc California, from sites in both Mendocino and Sonoma, is varietally pure and expressive. Chenin roundness and rich orchard fruit tones join with a chalky, steely sense of tension and a lift of white flowers. Though it’s very low in alcohol (around 11.5%), there’s a sense of textural generosity that works so well.

The 2023 Pinot Noir Warrior Princess Block comes from Zena Crown in the Eola-Amity Hills of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. This is a decidedly plush, concentrated wine for the region. Dark cherry jam, pomegranate, baking spices and a kiss of sweet French oak all come together nicely. The 2023 has a decidedly warm-season feel, but there’s nice balance and elegance despite the wine’s inherent heft.

The 2023 Pinot Noir MacLean's Block is decidedly riper and more exuberant within the context of this range. Sweet dark cherry, red licorice, toasted spices and underbrush speak with confidence, leaving the mouth watering on the plush, enveloping finish. Ripeness is pushed right to the edge, but the 2023 holds itself together. It’s not a shy wine, that’s for sure.

The 2023 Pinot Noir Jennifer's comes from the Sebastopol Hills, a blend of Swan and 667 clone. Classic Russian River Valley signatures come through in spades—sassafras, wintergreen, cedar, cola and bright cherry fruit. The 2023 has an attractive mid-weight build, but the oak tannins and barrel signatures are a bit out in front today. That said, it's very nicely done.

The 2023 Chenin Blanc Jurassic Vineyard is plush, oily and unctuous. Apricot, orange curd, toasted spices and white flowers build through creamy, leesy mid-palate. It’s soft around the edges and delicate at the finish line. Lovely.

The 2025 Rosé of Pinot Noir is jubilant, aromatic, energetic and nicely weighted—everything Rosé should be. White cherry, green melon, pineapple and crushed rocks ride a wave of lime-like acidity, finishing with gentle roundness and a pleasant tinge of bitterness. Lovely.

The NV Brut Souverain is a blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay, and 5% Pinot Meunier. The dosage is less than 5 grams per liter, and it spends more than 3 years on lees. The base vintage for this iteration is 2020—Cellar Master Alice Tétienne’s first year. This was disgorged in 2024. It skips out with cheery notes of fresh yellow apples and crunchy pears with hints of chalk dust, honeysuckle, and baking bread. The palate is creamy and crisp with fine bubbles supporting the bright orchard fruit flavors, finishing on a compelling yeasty note.