Moving to the reds and from the cooler Coombsville region of the valley, the 100% varietal 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon reveals a deep purple color as well as a classic bouquet of ripe black (and some blue) fruits interwoven...

Deep ruby-purple, the 2017 True Believer Reserve features pure scents of red and black currants, potpourri, aniseed and exotic spices. The palate offers generous, graphite-laced fruits supported by abundant, pixelated...

From the producer's first site that was planted in 1970, this wine is sumptuous in blackberry, fig and dark chocolate. A bright wisp of cassis shines on the midpalate, enlivening the bold, supple texture. Underlying...

96+ This is the first year that Cabernet Sauvignon makes up 100% of the Grand Vin State Lane. Aged in French oak, 90% new, the deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin State Lane Vineyard slowly...

This is wonderfully crafted with aromas and flavors of ripe strawberries and raspberries, as well as cream, light chocolate and earth. Full body, creamy texture and a long, flavorful finish. Tangy acidity drives the vivid...

This is always delicious and shows complexity and precision with sliced cooked apples, limes, lemons and hints of flan and butterscotch. Medium to full body. Tight and compact. Lovely wine to drink now or hold.

A beautiful, rich red with blackberry and blueberry character. Full-bodied, dense and silky with lots of tar and wet earth to the intense fruit. Pulls back at the end of the palate. Drink or hold.

Floral and earthy on the nose in apple blossom and sea spray, this coastal wine begins light in crisp green apple and Meyer lemon as it develops a hearty backbone of powerful intensity and lush texture. Full bodied, it...

The 2017 Purlieu Chardonnay Platt is silky, nuanced and totally classy, as the best wines from this Sonoma Coast site tend to be. Lemon confit, melon, white flowers and light tropical notes mingle together in this subtle...

This tilts clearly toward burly in style, with walnut husk and roasted chestnut notes leading the way for dense and chunky-textured dark currant and warmed fig fruit. There's a tumble of warm humus, alder smoke and bitter...

Moving to the two Pinot Noirs, the 2017 Pinot Noir Cleary Ranch The Settler from the Cleary Ranch Vineyard was all destemmed and brought up in 38% new French oak. It has a rocking nose of spiced cherries, raspberries...

Sleek, with powerful minerality to the pure-tasting flavors of pear tart, apple pastry and peach. Rich lemon curd accents fill in midpalate and linger on the spicy and well-framed finish. Drink now through 2025. 800 cases...

Focusing on higher elevation vineyards, the 2017 Chardonnay Cuvee Number Five offers a classic profile of orchard fruits, mulled pear, toasted spice, with a certain white flower and honeysuckle-like character that...