West Coast
These wines from California, Oregon and Washington are full of flavor and character, including some familiar names and varietals. Mark Ryan’s Monkey Wrench is a red blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon.
ET FILLE Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2023 (93, $34) Sleek, polished, refined; raspberry, orange peel, sassafras
MARK RYAN Monkey Wrench Columbia Valley 2022 (93, $35) Black cherry, bay leaf, toasty spices; generous, well-built
PIEDRASASSI Syrah Santa Barbara County PS 2021 (93, $30) Complex, savory; black currant, black plum, brambly berry, flowers
MOUNT EDEN VINEYARDS Chardonnay Edna Valley Wolff Vineyard Old Vines 2022 (91, $26) Tangerine, citrus zest, orange blossoms, honey-suckle, toasted brioche, mineral; juicy, firm
BABS WINE COMPANY Chardonnay Santa Barbara County Dail Tone 2023 (90, $24) Elegant, precise; lemon, apple, pear, pomelo, lemon balm, lemon verbena, Himalayan sea salt…
