Good, bright ruby-red. Aromas of raspberry, strawberry, menthol, earth and violet. Flavors are distinctly purple: blackberry, violet and minerals. Supple but not yet filled in; in a rather closed stage today. The fruit character is complicated by a suggestion of exotic woodsmoke. Finishes firmly tannic and in need of patience.

Bright, saturated ruby. Youthfully brooding aromas of blackberry, mulberry, cocoa powder and licorice, with slow mounting spiciness and a hint of dried violet. Deeply pitched dark berry and bitter cherry flavors are slow to unwind, showing serious structure without coming off as hard. The gripping finish is a touch rigid but packs a lot of rich fruit. Give the bottle a little age.

Good full ruby. Aromas of black cherry, blueberry, gunflint, smoke and slate. All crushed fruit in the mouth: black cherry, boysenberry and blackberry. Juicy and imploded today, with very fresh acidity intensifying the fruit. Finishes with powerful but ripe tannins that will require at least a few years of bottle aging. Very bright, structured zinfandel.

The 2022 La Crema ‘Russian River Valley’ Pinot Noir offers forward and juicy red fruits that meld well with orange peel and salty soils on the palate. Enjoy now. Drink 2025-2030

Honest and straightforward in its ripe style, this gutsy Cabernet achieves good balance between the sweet core of dark cherry and blackberry fruit with some pleasantly grippy tannins. The pure sweetness of the fruit will permit cocktail-style sipping for those who enjoy structured reds while enabling this to also work well at the table.

The first vintage of the 2023 Chardonnay Sonoma County, it comes from Cougar Ridge, with a splash from Matanzas. The nose opens to notes of fresh chamomile, dewy wet stones, fresh yellow apples, and honied citrus. The palate is fruity and fresh, with a medium to fullbodied frame, and it has a suggestion of sweet citrus and melony fruit along with a clean, silky finish. Drink 2025-2030.

A pale silver/straw hue, the 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma County comes from across 12 different vineyards in Sonoma County and is zesty with notes of citrus pith, fresh white f lowers, pear, and fresh mango. The palate has light white pepper spice upfront that gives way to a delicate fruity feel of sweet melon on the finish. It’s delicate on the palate and perfect for drinking over the near term. This is a lovely lens into this pretty style the estate offers.

A new wine in the range, the 2024 Chenin Blanc boasts a bright silver/straw hue and is fresh and savory with notes of salty earth, citrus pith, and melon rind. The palate is fresh, with a lightweight and lean frame, a haunting feel, and a delicate touch. It’s a refreshing wine with a clean, chalky texture that would disappear quickly at the table. Drink this lovely, fresh white over the next several years.

A medium ruby color, the 2022 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley is a ripe, spicy wine offering a generous perfume of cherry pie, baking spices, floral perfume, and cedar spice. It’s juicy and ripe on the palate, with a medium to full-bodied-frame, ripe tannins, and a clean, fruity, spiced finish. It’s a very charming wine to drink now or over the next few years. It was raised in French oak barrels for nine months.

The first time I have tasted this wine, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Merlot, along with a small amount of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. A saturated dark red hue, it’s stylistically ripe and lush, opening to notes of plum, cassis, cedar, sweet tobacco, and vanilla. The palate has a plush, ripe, chocolate texture, with a rounded and approachable feel, although its undertones of more mountainous fruit come through on the finish. It will be best enjoyed over the next few years.

Bright and fresh aromas of red cherries, raspberry coulis and blood oranges. The palate is light-bodied with crunchy tannins and energetic acidity. Made for early drinking with lots of instant pleasure. Drink now

This wine is supple, with aromas of boysenberry, blackberry, molases, brown sugar and potpourri on the nose. The flavors on the palate are black currant coulis, olallieberry and dried sage, layered with lemon zest, mineral and dry, grippy tannins.Pair with meat loaf.

Rustic aromas of tart cranberry, oregano and thyme show on the nose of this bottling. The Palate is also rugged and earthy, pairing red fruit with sage-like spices and dusty soil tones.

Aromas of roasted pear, cinnamon and buttery pastry highlight the nose of this wine. The palate brings a bit more lively citrus character, with flavors of Meyer lemon, green apple, marzipan and chalk lingering across the finish.

Aromas of macerated cherry, cranberry and cinnamon dominate the nose of this wine. The palate brings the satisfying grip of plush tannin, pithy orange acidity and concentrated raspberry and mint flavors that linger.

Ripe peach, apricot and melon flavors show accents of candied ginger, dried apricot, persimmon puree and wildflower honey that linger through the long, expressive finish, with bright acidity. Drink now. 8,400 cases made.

Displays a harmonious mix of spice, oak, toast and sleek fruit flavors, with peach, lemon and apple notes that are bright and fresh, plus toasted brioche and apple pastry elements that linger. Drink now. 200 cases made.

Mulled morello cherry and raspberry notes are open-knit in feel, while singed mesquite and red licorice add a flattering edge on the finish. Drink now through 2027. 5,540 cases made.

Sleek and generous, with lively flavors of apple, lemon and spices that zip along the finish. Drink now. 7,049 cases made.

This boisterous and ultimately pleasurable wine starts with aromas of muddled cherry and loamy earth that are both sultry and rustic. The palate shows a richer side, offering caramel, nutmeg and baked black-plum flavors, all clinging to a decent frame. 

This potent and richly textured Petite Sirah brings flavors of blackberry coulis, boysenberry and black pepper on the nose. The palate displays decadent tannin and flavors of blueberry compote and lilac in a framework of barrel spice.

This is understated in style, showing gentle and silky-textured notes of cherry, damson plum and mulberry that lightly sparkle. Offers pretty energy, with hints of rose hip, hibiscus and red tea. Drink now through 2028. 204 cases made.

Shows remarkable seamlessness and complexity, with flavors of lemon blossoms, orange sherbet, papaya and marmalade. A fresh thread of acidity leaves a terrific impression on the finish, along with lemon verbena and fresh ginger notes that show a hint of marzipan. Drink now. 30,000 cases made.

Salted butterscotch, poached pear, grilled peach and pineapple flavors are bold, generous and supple, with grace notes of lemon verbena, crunchy sea salt and fresh acidity on the long finish. Drink now. 1,623 cases made.

Soft and elegant, with a pretty thread of nutmeg-laced spice flavors. The supple, creamy texture shows notes of pear, lemon and ripe, salted melon, plus soft juiciness on the finish. Drink now. 582 cases made.