The 2019 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills is an attractive, ethereal wine. Sweet dried cherry, mint, tobacco and sage are some of the aromas and flavors that open in the glass. I would give this a few years in bottle to soften...

A rather svelte pinot with black-cherry, leather, bark and sauteed-mushroom character. It’s medium-bodied with fine and polished tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Some redwood and dried sea wood. Salted caramel, too...

Ripe and fresh, offering a lovely mix of mulberry, mulled red currant and damson plum notes that stretches out lengthily, this red is dotted with dried anise, potpourri and black tea accents, plus a pretty, lingering...

Fascinating aromas of blackberries, volcanic ash and some stone follow through to a medium-bodied palate with medium, round tannins and a juicy finish. Fine tannins. Drink or hold.

From the Zena Crown vineyard, sitting smack dab in the path of the Van Duzer Corridor, comes a wine of pure elegance. Persistent aromas of violets, rosehips, clove and fresh mint are pronounced alongside a strawberry...