Vintage Producer Product Name Notes Source Score Sell Sheet Updated
2020 Frey Petite Sirah Mendocino This tightly wrapped wine boasts concentrated black fruits and black pepper on a firmly tannic texture. Its concentration and tannins counteract the funky, earthy notes that often come with no-sulfite-added wines. Singed herbs, wood smoke and darkest chocolate give it subtleties to savor. Best 2026–2036. Editors’ Choice. Wine Enthusiast 91 2022-07-05
2020 Frey Syrah North Coast This bold and smoky wine tests the limits, blending wild berries, wood smoke, raspberry vinegar and grilled beef flavors that will appeal to natural-wine enthusiasts. Contains no added sulfites. Wine Enthusiast 90 2022-07-05
2017 Marziano Abbona Barolo Ravera Rose petal, forest floor and culinary spice aromas shape the nose. The elegantly structured, savory palate offers dried black cherry, tobacco and cinnamon alongside fine-grained tannins. Drink 2023–2032. Wine Enthusiast 92 2022-07-05
2017 Marziano Abbona Barolo 'Pressenda' Aromas of violet, scorched earth and cedar emerge from the glass. The rich, already accessible palate offers ripe black plum, tobacco and star anise alongside polished tannins. Drink 2023–2029. Wine Enthusiast 91 2022-07-05
2019 Isabel Estate Pinot Noir This is on the dense, rich side by Pinot standards, but is balanced and food friendly. It leads with supple black cherry, plum, chocolate, medicinal herbs, black pepper and warm tarmac aromas. A zing of acidity buoys the succulent fruit. Spicy tannins keep a firm grip right to the finish. Drink now with protein until 2029. Wine Enthusiast 90 2022-07-05
2019 Lafond Chardonnay Santa Rita Hills Nutty aromas of sweet cream and marshmallow kick off the nose of this bottling. The palate is more chiseled, with hints of rocky earth and dried oregano as well as the core flavors of lemon curd and apple confit. Wine Enthusiast 91 2022-07-05
2020 Dancing Crow Vineyards Field Blend 'Old Stake 1901 Vineyard' Lake County Dried herb and mineral aromas lead to concentrated and tangy red and black cherry flavors and savory, spicy accents. This full-bodied blend, made from 65% Zinfandel plus Cinsault, Alicante Bouschet and several other grape varieties, is moderately tannic and well-balanced. Wine Enthusiast 90 2022-07-05
2021 Foris Gewurztraminer The aromas pop, with notes of grated ginger, flower, rose and pink grapefruit—classic Gewürztraminer. A medium-bodied, flavorful palate follows. Fruit flavors sail off into the distance. It’s impressive. Editors’ Choice. Wine Enthusiast 91 2022-07-05
2016 Aldonia Garnacha '100' Bright ruby to the eye, this wine has a bouquet of cassis, dried hillside herbs and black olive paste. It features flavors of black cherry, pomegranate, black tea, dark chocolate and pickled jalapeño. Substantial tannins coat the palate before evaporating into a spicy finish. Wine Enthusiast 90 2022-07-05
2020 Zoppi Cristina Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato Pronounced aromas of red rose mingle with leather, tilled earth, spice and truffle. On the savory palate, fresh acidity and chalky tannins accompany blackberry, Morello cherry, peppercorn and an earthy hint of game. Drink through 2025. Wine Enthusiast 91 2022-07-05