A sleek and light-bodied kitchen-sink blend that offers easygoing cherry, cinnamon, orange blossom and spice flavors that glide on the finish. A fun, chillible quaff. Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio, Trousseau, Malvasia Bianca, Verdelho, Chardonnay and Grenache. Drink now through 2030. 2,500 cases made.

The 2023 Chardonnay Yamhill-Carlton wafts up with a confectionery mix of ripe yellow apples, almond custard and sweet spice. It's soothingly round on the palate, with ripe orchard fruits tinged by sour citrus, yet I find myself craving more depth. Hints of hazelnut linger on the fresh but somewhat short finish.

The 2023 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley wafts up with a pretty blend of chalk dust, violet and lavender tones that give way to black cherry. It is soft-textured, with fleshy red berry fruit and nuances of spice elevated by a citrus inflection toward the close. Firm yet fresh, the 2023 leaves a tart sensation and tapers off with medium length.

The 2023 Chardonnay Willamette Valley wafts up with a pretty mix of yellow apples, mint and sweet smoke. It is round in feel, with ripe pit fruits and a gentle wash of confectionery spice on the palate. Fresh acidity maintains balance as hints of lemon sorbet fade, leaving the mouth watering for more.
- By Eric Guido on July 2026

The 2024 Chardonnay Willamette Valley slowly evolves with a whiff of yellow apples, fresh mint, stone dust and sweet spice. It washes across the palate with ripe orchard fruits over a tactile stream of minerality. The finish is nuanced, leaving a hint of mint and a saline inflection that adds a firming grip.

This wine’s blazing acidity almost knocked me out of my chair, and I liked that. If puckering up isn’t your thing, look for another Pinot Gris. This one opens in almost Sauvignon Blanc-like fashion with tart pineapple, fresh-cut grass, and wet concrete aromas. Flavors of lemon zest, ginger, passion fruit, and lemongrass tea only add to the goose bump tally.

This classic, cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc is kissed by both the warm sunshine and the ocean breezes of Northern California. It is richly aromatic, with notes of citrus, stone fruit, dried river brush, and freshly cut grass. The palate is crisp with flavors of lemon-lime, orange zest, fresh cilantro, and a dry, supple finish.

Deep, earthy aromas of lush blackberry, allspice, and violets arise on the nose of this wine. The palate is supple, with dark plum, mushroom, espresso, mocha, and silky tannins on the finish.

Light notes of straw, lemon peel and white peach stay in lockstep through the modest finish. Drink now.

A dark fruit core of açai and black currant is garnished with Darjeeling and tobacco flavors. Toasty and assertive, with a serious pull of intense oak tannins that persists through the finish. Drink now through 2028. 750 cases made, 350 cases imported.

Light notes of straw, lemon peel and white peach stay in lockstep through the modest finish. Drink now. 17,343 cases made.Jul-26

Friendly, winey Bing and morello cherry fruit is laced with a zip of red licorice. The finish is sleek and fresh. Drink now through 2028. 9,000 cases made.

Aromas of citrus blossom and white tea join flavors of spiced apple sauce with a dollop of caramel pudding through a palate washed clean by fresh acidity. Youthfully taut upon opening, this wine continues to reveal additional flavors and aromas with further sipping.

The 2021 Murphy-Goode Zinfandel Liar’s Dice, Sonoma County, aged 18 months in 63% French oak and 37% American oak, delivers a firmly structured expression that favors grippiness over overt sweetness. Concentrated dark berry preserves and crushed red plum are framed by sturdy tannins, while hints of roasted herbs and cracked allspice weave through the fruit, carrying the wine to a dry, confidently built finish. Almost 5000 cases made.

The 2024 Murphy-Goode Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast, composed of 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Sauvignon Musqué, presents a ripe, spice-tinged aromatic profile suggestive of poached pear, citrus curd, and crushed fennel layered over a subtle herbal lift. A rounded entry gives way to flavors of blood orange and baked apple framed by gentle earth and stone, finishing dry and composed with enough tension to balance its generosity. About 23,000 cases produced.

The 2024 Matanzas Creek Winery Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma County opens with brisk green lift, carrying Thai basil, crushed mint, and tangerine zest over a taut chalky frame. White nectarine, gooseberry, and a pinch of pink peppercorn sharpen the tasty close, giving the wine a clean, lively finish.

The 2024 Matanzas Creek Winery Helena Bench Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from Knights Valley carries brisk energy, with green mango, passionfruit, snap pea, and tangerine peel lifted by a clean herbal edge. A racy line of acidity sharpens the medium-bodied palate, where kiwi, crushed verbena, and wet stone move through a lightly grippy, mouthwatering finish.

The 2022 La Crema Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, shows a supple, medium-bodied shape, its nine months in French oak lending quiet polish to notes of black raspberry, red plum, star anise, rose hip, and sandalwood. Ripe yet neatly balanced, La Crema carries smooth tannins, juicy red-fruited depth, and a softly seasoned close that makes it especially appealing for near-term drinking.

The 2023 La Crema Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast opens with supple polish, carrying red plum, pomegranate, cocoa nib, and a faint clove accent through a smooth, medium-bodied frame. Fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity keep the wine poised, drawing out a clean but short finish.

The 2023 La Crema Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma Coast draws firmness and blackberry tones from Alexander Valley estate fruit, with Merlot lending supple black plum and cassis richness. This Cabernet builds layered tannins, steady length, and a polished, balanced finish.

The 2023 La Crema Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma Coast is brisk and finely cut, carried by a light-bodied shape that favors snap and refreshment over weight. White peach, Meyer lemon, gooseberry, galangal, and lemon thyme move through a lively center, finishing with a clean chalky grip.

Bright aromatics of rose petal, red fruits, red liquorice with herbal tea notes. Sappy on the palate, showing freshness.

Neatly delineated aromas of fresh raspberry, candied cherry, licorice, and caramel drive the nose of this wine. The palate is decadent, displaying opulent mouthfeel, supple tannin, and soft acid, along with flavors of sweet berry coulis, cherry compote, lemon zest, and minty herbs.

Clean aromas of lemon zest, lime pith, and sliced apple show on the nose of this always-reliable brand. The palate is energetic with familiar flavors of Meyer lemon and nectarine.

A nice version of the bracing style, with pinpoint acidity that lets raspberry and damson plum coulis notes ripple along, set against a backdrop of red tea and rose hip. Drink now through 2028. 125 cases made.