A salted caramel note and a hint of flint up front give way to complex and lush flavors of ripe melon, peach and mango. Whiffs of cognac and toasted, buttery brioche create wonderful complexity on the long, seamless finish. Drink now. 1,400 cases made.

Well-structured with bright acidity, dark fruit, cedar wood and sage leaf. Earthy and leathery, tabacco, rosemary and thyme on the palate with cherry, cassis and vanilla. Big, bolf and youthful, with lovely...

La Crema continues to elevate its Monterey Pinot Noir by doing a diligent job of expressing the character of its AVAs. 2022 has just the right amount of sweet strawberry to counterbalance the red florals and cool, red plum-rhubarb on the mid-palate. It was a wet spring and a regular growing season before a warm fall culminated in slightly lower yields. It aged eight months in new and used French oak barrels. Ready to drink and an excellent match for a sweet soya poke, salmon steaks, or duck pizza.

This wine is lush, zesty with aromas of cinnamon apple, orange cream, vanilla bean and fresh herbs on the nose. The midpalate has flavors of tangerine, cardamom and yellow apple wrapped around mineral, earth and a dry finish. Pair with a Poboy sandwich. Best Buy.

This wine is fresh, zesty with aromas of strawberry, red plum, florals and sandalwood. The midpalate has flavors of pomegranate, watermelon, raspberry and guava interlaced with star anise to finish. Pair with roast duck breast. Best Buy.

This wine is fresh, concentrated with aromas of blackberry, black cherry, ginger and dried florals. The palate has flavors of boysenberry, blood orange, coriander and dried sage intertwined with orange zest and dark chocolate. It finishes dry. Pair with brisket. Best Buy

Aromas of marzipan, banana and caramel waft from the nose of this wine. The palate shows a lively freshness of Bosc pear, Golden Delicious apple and white flowers alongside vanilla-cream soda.

This dark and earthy Pinot exudes black cherry, mushroom and woodsy aromas as the glass swirls. The palate shows a ton of tart cherry, cranberry and sassafras flavors, with a tannic snap of black tea that balances the acid and kicks off a long, grippy finish.

Baked black cherry, cola and root beer aromas are pleasantly rich on the nose of this bottling. The palate is bold and ripe with more cherry, caramel and nutmeg-dust flavors. Rose petal nuances add a floral kick to the finish.

This blend shows a deeply saturated ruby color with lots of juicy boysenberry and blueberry aromas on the nose. The palate shows candied raspberry fruit alongside leafy tobacco flavors and peppery spice, dancing between lively acidity and drying tannin.

This wine is a beautiful, vibrant gold in the glass, conveying delicate floral aromatics on the nose. On the palate, very ripe pear, marzipan and sweet cinnamon emerge. There’s also a potent, perfumy dried-floral component that some drinkers will love.

The nose of this wine is dominated by dusty black cherry aromas and a hint of cocoa powder. On the palate, a mélange of cranberry, black plum, earthy shiitake mushroom and grilled meat flavors create a savory experience. This wine is surprisingly grippy, with a lot of dry tannin balancing out the juicier acidity. A few years in the cellar should smooth this out nicely.

This ruby colored Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast opens with a cranberry and pomegranate bouquet with hints of raspberry and rhubarb. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, fresh and bright. The flavor profile is an oak and red plum blend with notes of tea and black pepper. I also detected hints of loam and strawberry in the aftertaste. The finish is dry, and its flavors, gentle acidity and friendly tannins linger nicely. I would pair this versatile Pinot with pork tenderloin with roasted figs. 

La Crema continues to elevate its Monterey Pinot Noir by doing a diligent job of expressing the character of its AVAs. 2022 has just the right amount of sweet strawberry to counterbalance the red florals and cool, red plum, rhubarb on the mid-palate. It was a wet spring and a regular growing season before a warm fall culminated in slightly lower yields. It aged 8 months in new and used French oak barrels. Ready to drink and an excellent match for a sweet soya poke, salmon steaks, or duck pizza.

Toasted brioche, butterscotch and salted butter notes are lush in this white, with notes of grilled peach, mango and dried pineapple on a smooth, creamy frame. Fresh acidity keeps the flavors light on their feet, while spice notes linger on the finish. Drink now. 6,000 cases made.

This white's flavors of plump nectarine, melon, pear and lime are fresh and focused, with hints of lemon blossom and litsea oil. Offers sleek details of salted, preserved lemon on an elegant, supple frame. Drink now. 513 cases made, 150 cases imported.

Elegant, with lemon sorbet, Fuji apple, pomelo and tangerine flavors that are vibrant and aromatic, lingering with a drizzle of wildflower honey, a note of candied ginger and a touch of salted butter shortbread. Drink now. 15,500 cases made.

Easygoing, fruity and refreshing, with stone fruit, ripe lemons and mixed spices on the nose following through to a medium body with crisp acidity. Mellow and creamy with a mouthwatering finish. Drink now. Screw cap.

The 2022 Chardonnay Yarra Valley offers up an engaging mix of grapefruit, pear and citrus aromas, with savory layers of nutty barrel ferment and spicy oak. It presents good volume of flavor in a creamy package, with chalky acidity adding energy and tighterning up the finish. This is good now but wull get better in time.

Aromas of red cherries, moist earth and dried flowers leading to a refreshing palate of red and dark fruit. A medium-bodied wine with smooth tannins and nice balance that has a crunchy, satisfying finish. Drink now.

Scents of oak and dark berry compote give way to a plump and generous red, saturated with plum-skin flavor and rich fruit. It needs something big to pair with, like duck. (650 cases)

Bright and loaded with tension the 2022 Rose by winemaker Erik Kramer offers red rose water with orange rind and pretty guava and red raspberry fruit flavors. Enjoy this beauty now and over the next several years to come. Drink 2024-2028.

Pale to medium ruby-purple in color, the 2021 Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands flies out of the glass with gregarious notes of raspberry coulis and wild strawberries plus nuances of dried herbs and wet slate. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers mouth-filling red berry and savory flavors with a lively line and fine-grained texture, finishing with a refreshing lift.

Very well crafted and quite versatile in style, this rings true to Cabernet’s reputation for rich, robust flavors while finishing with sufficiently soft structure. Aromas and flavors of blackberries and dark cherries are pure and very appealing, its firm tannins without any drying effect.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Estate Cuvee is dusty and floral with pretty wild berries and sweet spices. This soft, juicy effort shows crisp red berry fruits and rosy inner florals forming toward the close. It finishes fresh and with medium length, leaving hints of licorice.