Bright ruby-red. Almost mute on the nose today, with a lightly dusty quality to the black fruit and mineral aromas. Then suppler, sweeter and more pliant than the Christopher's but with a bit less spine and energy than that wine. Here the slightly medicinal tannins arrive earlier.

(from vines at 1,000 feet): Palish yellow with a green tinge. Cool aromas of lime ice, menthol and dusty stone, with a lightly metallic quality. Supple and quite dry, with subdued flavors of citrus peel and dusty stone. Very laid-back today, with the metallic quality carrying through in the mouth. This uncompromising chardonnay offered a hint of fresh apricot with air but its rather forbidding texture did not loosen up even after 24 hours in the recorked bottle.

Vivid ruby. Pungent aromas of dark berries, cherry pit and smoky minerals, with a hint of fresh herbs in the background. Juicy and precise, offering bitter cherry and black raspberry flavors that gain in sweetness and energy with air. Closes on a spicy note, with strong mineral cut and silky, slow-building tannins. This youthful pinot responds nicely to aeration.

Bright ruby. Cherry, dark berries and minerals on the nose, with hints of licorice and pepper. Offers a restrained sweetness and good depth to its dark fruit flavors. Shows a youthful, medicinal quality, a hint of black cardamom and dusty tannins on the long, incisive yet broad finish. This could use a bit of time to stretch out.

Deep red. Spicy cherry and cassis aromas are a bit musclebound but slowly open to show subtle floral and iron qualities. Powerful, deeply concentrated cherry and cherry skin flavors dominate the palate. Finishes with solid tannins and a hint of espresso. This needs time.

Good deep red. Complex aromas of raspberry, blackberry, kirsch, flowers and wild herbs. Juicy and tightly wound, but already demonstrating a strong kernel of dark berry fruit and lovely definition and verve. Tighter than the Seascape bottling and thus a bit less broad today. The acids carry the fruit on the finish, which shows a piquant note of pomegranate.

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.

Strikes an appealing balance between its crisp and juicy citrus notes of Meyer lemon, yuzu and Valencia orange and a touch of apple, with details of buttery shortbread, orange blossoms, spices and toasted, salted almond. Drink now. 461 cases made.

Checking in as 100% Syrah from Tepusquet Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley and aged 17
months in 30% new French oak, the 2023 Syrah Tepusquet Vineyard has pretty berry fruits,
spring flowers, violets, and Jolly Rancher notes on the nose. On the palate, it's mediumbodied, with a juicy, lively mouthfeel, soft tannins, and just a charming, delicious style.
Drink bottles over the coming 4-6 years. Drink 2026-2032.

Checking in as 100% Pinot Noir from Julia's Vineyard and aged 14 months in 30% new
French oak, the 2024 Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard is a wine that would best many a rock-solid
village-level red Burgundy. Ripe red fruits, spice, and some underbrush notes all shine on
the nose, and it's medium-bodied on the palate, with a round, supple, nicely balanced
mouthfeel, soft tannins, and tons of charm. Drink bottles over the coming 4-5 years or so.
Drink 2026-2031.

The 2023 Pinot Noir was fermented with destemmed fruit and aged in concrete egg, an
approach that delivers real purity and clarity, with a touch more grip and texture than
Perilune Pinot typically displays. Richly spiced cherry, tar, rose petal and turned earth build
through a compact, grippy finale. This is a bit angular and phenolically underripe, but it’s
an engaging interpretation of site.

Bold and ripe cherry aromas are cut by sagebrush on the nose of this bottling. The palate shows a more-tart red fruit, as chaparral spices lead into a peppery finish.

Honeydew, white flower, and cinnamon-spiked apple pie aromas make for an intriguing nose on this bottling. The palate sizzles with acidity to start and then fades into an easygoing and fresh apple and Meyer lemon combo.

Concentrated cherry, raspberry, minty herb, and spiced floral aromas pop from the glass on the nose of this wine. The palate is soft bodied and long, with flavors of roasted berry, pomegranate, cedar, cocoa, and orange peel mingling across the finish.

This super-pale rosé leads with aromas of fresh citrus, tart berries, and white flowers on the nose, giving way to zippy acid and flavors of raspberry-lime, grapefruit, citrus blossoms, and chalky stone at the finish.

Aromas of grapefruit, gooseberry, cut grass, and ginger swirl on the nose of this wine. The palate brings bright acid and pithy texture that frame flavors of tart apricot, pineapple, lime peel, and lemongrass that linger well into the finish.

Punchy aromas of fresh grapefruit, lemon-lime, white flowers and grassy herbs pop on the nose of this wine. The palate brings pithy texture, bright acid, and flavors of juicy citrus, fresh herbs, tart pineapple, and ginger across the finish.

Pale to medium ruby-purple in color, the 2024 Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands waltzes out with gregarious notes of black cherries and black raspberries, opening out to hints of violets, mint tea, and fertile loam. The full-bodied palate is plump and plush with a lively backbone supporting the generous black and red fruit layers, finishing with a minty lift.

Positively zingy, with a light fizz and mouthwatering flavors of salted, preserved lemon, plus details of freshly grated ginger, white pepper and crisp green apple. A line drive of an acidic backbone creates a perfect pairing for food. Drink now. 1,065 cases made.

Juicy and crisp, showing off notes of tropical mango and pineapple, along with a firm core of lemony citrus. The sleek, juicy body leaves an impression, as does the way the flavors are knit together and harmonious on the finish, where herb salt, tarragon and basil linger alongside a touch of firming apple skin. Drink now. 302 cases made.

Elegant and juicy, with poached pear, baked apple and details of spice, honey and toast with marmalade, jasmine and candied ginger accents on the finish. Drink now. 20,000 cases made.

Juicy and intense, with a mix of grilled citrus, ripe peach and pineapple juice at the core, plus details of spices including dried ginger and toasted cumin. Drink now. 149 cases made.

Showing plenty of charm, this is fragrant and fruity up front, with candied green apple, dried apricot, lime sherbet and vetiver flavors, plus a whiff of pineapple. The aromatic notes of chamomile, hay and peppery white flowers add charm, as does the juicy body and lingering finish. Chenin Blanc, Malvasia Bianca, Albariño, Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino, Sauvignon Gris, Viognier, Falanghina, Loureiro, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris and Verdelho. Drink now. 8,500 cases made.