Figgins Estate, Walla Walla Valley
Winemaker Chris Figgins crafts a blend of Bordeaux grapes washed by mountain air
2015 Edna Valley Vineyard Chardonnay Central Coast
Saline and sensitive; quite elegant
Lazy Lady Farm Thin Red Line
Mushroomy and umami-rich, it’s a natural with lightly sweet wines
Tasting Columbia Crest Reserve Wines
This high-volume producer also makes tiny lots of premium wine
2016 S. Pratsch Rosé Niederösterreich
Sparkly and refreshing rosé of Zweigelt
2015 Jordan Chardonnay Russian River Valley
Springy and fresh, a mélange of tree fruit and herbs
2016 Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Rosé Russian River Valley
Stony, serious, tart, and delicious
2014 Broadside Chardonnay Wild Ferment Central Coast
Elegant and well elaborated, plus a terrific value
2015 Dutton Goldfield Pinot Noir Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley
A concentrated wine spiked with barrel spices
2016 Vinum Cellars Rosé Paso Robles
Piquant and generous, a structured GSM rosé
2016 Martin Ray Pinot Noir Rosé Russian River Valley
A brisk and refreshing rosé of Pinot Noir
2015 Talley Vineyards Chardonnay Rincon Vineyard Arroyo Grande Valley
Youthful and spirited Chardonnay from own-rooted vines