Juicy tangerine, white peach, lemon sherbet and pear pastry flavors show notes of vanilla cream and spices, plus a hint of graham cracker, all on a sleek, polished, mouthwatering frame. Drink now. 1,470 cases made.
Generous flavors of peach, pear and ripe melon are complemented by toasted brioche and salted butter details, with touches of creamy panna cotta, candied ginger and butterscotch for complexity. Drink now. 5,200 cases made.
Refined and well-proportioned, with expressive flavors of apple and lemon accented by
cinnamon and spice tones. Drink now.
Toasted brioche, spicy marmalade and grilled peach notes are plump and show details of tangerine, wildflower honey and marzipan on the juicy finish. Drink now. 554 cases made.
Vivacious aromas of green apple, yellow plum, and citrus catapulting out of the glass of this wine. The flavors mirror the nose with more intensity, adding acidity, minerality, dried herbs, and lemon peel into the mix, creating more texture and depth. Pair with oysters.
This wine is a classic to drink any day of the week. It is fresh, with aromas of yellow apple, pear, quince, orange, vanilla bean, and dried herbs on the nose. The mouth feels supple, with pronounced acidity, ripe stone fruit, citrus peel, and a dry, round, and juicy finish.
A light hue in the glass, this cleanly styled bottling offers honey, mango, and jasmine aromas on the nose. The palate is toastier with almond flake, baked apple, and salted lemon flavors.
The delicate 2023 Pinot Noir Jolie comes from the producer's high-elevation estate vineyard and is light-bodied and creamy on the palate, with refined tannins and subtle oak. The forested undertones are matched in pomegranate and dark cherry fruit, with the structure to drink well through 2030.
From a cool, long growing season, the 2023 Pinot Noir Jackson Estate Outland Ridge is textured and weighty, full-bodied in concentrated red berry fruit and baking spice, grown at the top of a hillside in rocky soils. Firm tannins give it a bold structure around which the layers of rich mountain intensity latch. The finish begins to soften the tannins. Drink now through 2030.
Lively aromas of nectarine, bruléed banana, lemon blossom, and Gala apple drive the nose of this Chardonnay, while the palate delivers round texture and flavors of very ripe pear, citrus curd, and pineapple with echoes of white flowers and candied lemon peel on the finish.
This wine is rich, with aromas of blackberry, dark plum, sarsaprilla, and notes of toasty oak on the nose. The flavors are ripe, featuring notes of raspberry, elderberry, dried earth, clove, orange peel, and acidity with dusty tannins.
This juicy and vibrant Malbec shows aromas of tart cherry, black plum, licorice, and pepper on the nose. The palate brings zippy flavors of concentrated cranberry, orange pith, clove, and cinnamon along the finish. Drink this with grilled lamb or venison.
Lively aromas of tart lime, grapefruit, gooseberry, and jalapeno drive the nose of this classic Sauvignon Blanc. The palate delivers a pop of fresh acidity and pithy texture, with flavors of pomelo, lemongrass, and white flowers across the finish.
Rose hip and iris lead off, followed by gently firm-edged notes of strawberry, raspberry and damson plum coulis. A sandalwood edge acts as a spine, letting the fruit linger. Drink now through 2030. 251 cases made.
The 2024 Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County) is a crowd-pleasing dry white that delivers all the grassy, tropical charm you want from this variety. Passion fruit, guava, white peach and lime zest meld together in the glass, all shrouded in a creamy, rounded embrace of weighty barrel-fermented texture. Well done.
The 2023 Chardonnay Far Coast Vineyard is salty and chalky, but it’s a little reticent at this stage. Oyster shell, chamomile and lemon oil emerge with some coaxing. Time will tell whether the 2023 will put on weight and build some expressiveness. Today it's decidedly understated.
The 2023 Pinot Noir Marin County is light-footed, elegant and easy to like. Subtle layers of tart berry, stemmy herbs, new leather and orange zest build nicely through an easygoing, licorice-tinged finish.
The 2022 Chardonnay is done in an airy, understated style that emphasizes freshness. Hints of apple, apricot, white flowers, chamomile and spice all grace this floral Chardonnay. Readers should expect an especially lifted white.
Yellow straw color. Interesting aromas and flavors of melon balls with mint, baked nectarine, apple tart with powdered sugar, and coconut water with a silky, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, captivating, medium-long finish conveying notes of grilled apple, clementine and endive and lemon juice with no oak flavor. An intriguing and unique Pinot Grigio with beguiling fruit and smoky earth notes; this will be sensational with grilled seafood.
This is a classic expression of California Merlot, with aromas of fresh cassis, baked plum, dried floral notes, and toasty oak. The palate is youthful, featuring notes of blackberry, coffee, and chocolate throughout, culminating in a dry, creamy finish.
Aromas of roasted cherry, blueberry compote, dark chocolate, and purple flowers waft on the nose of this wine. The palate feels lifted and juicy, with lively acid, lighter tannins, and buoyant flavors of fresh raspberry, chopped mint, and cinnamon that echo all along the finish.
This sports a fruit-forward but sincere burst of mulberry and raspberry coulis flavors lined with red tea and guided by a subtle sandalwood edge on the finish. Drink now through 2027. 236 cases made.
The 2024 Chardonnay opens with a textbook bouquet of green orchard fruits, sea spray and spice-driven undertones, accompanied by a honeyed backdrop. The palate is supple, polished and lifted by a high-toned, cleansing quality that carries through the straightforward, saline-tinged finish.
Butterscotch and salted caramel accents complement the elegant notes of poached pear, grilled peach and salted Marcona almond at the core. Offers marmalade and a drizzle of wildflower honey, plus a juicy core of acidity. Drink now. 249 cases made.
Elegant and seamless, with plenty of generosity to the core of peach preserves, poached pear and baked apple flavors. Hints of marmalade and lemon oil linger on the finish. Drink now. 270 cases made.