The 2022 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast is scented of blackberry, raspberry, grapefruit and black tea leaves. The light-bodied palate is delicate and easy to drink, its citrusy fruit structured by finely chalky tannins and...

A beautiful, balanced and easygoing wine with almost-sweet cherry and plum flavors on a big, broad texture. Strawberries, red cherries, sweet plums, light baking spices and vanilla bean on light tannins. Full-bodied...

(90-92 points) The 2022 Maranges Rouge La Fussières 1er Cru is a blend of several cuvées with different proportions of whole bunches, averaging around 30%. It has more nuance on the nose than the Vieilles Vignes; the...

The nose of this wine displays generous raspberry and cola aromas. On the palate, waves of orange peel acidity are balanced by star anise, black cherry and tart plum flavors in a rich, but not heavy framework.

(91-93 points) A fine mid purple. A lovely luscious ripe red fruit, raspberry especially, but so welcoming. Beautiful balance, with just the ripe tannins, though quite low acidity. From racked barrel more precision.

(90-93 points) Ripe aromas include those of black cherry liqueur, kirsch, anise and a hint of violet. Here too the medium weight flavors are rich, concentrated and velvety with equally good minerality adding a similar...

(92-94 points) The 2022 Vosne-Romanée Clos des Réas 1er Cru is the monopole of the Domaine where they recently conducted a geological study revealing much of the vineyard consists of marl with clay/limestone topsoil. It...

Elegant and precise, this version offers a wild, savory and spicy floral note up front. Built around a fresh and juicy berry center, with mineral details on the fringes and subtle forest floor elements chiming in...

The 2022 Belle Dame is a tightly coiled Pinot Noir with a chili pepper-like firmness. This has a ripe, red cherry perfume with excellent concentration and an abundance of well-integrated oak. It has an incredible sense of...

(90-92 points) Supple and perfumed, the 2022 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Cras delivers aromas of plums, raw cocoa, vine smoke, orange rind and petals, followed by a medium to full-bodied, pure and seamless palate...

Plump, polished and friendly in feel, this offers plum, cherry and blood orange puree notes coated with a gloss of red licorice through the finish. Drink now through 2027. - JM

The 2022 Pinot Noir Ryan comes from the Dutton-Widdoes and Dutton-Jentoft Vineyards, and grapes were harvested August 18 and later on September 4, just before the Labor Day heat wave. It unfurls dramatically in the glass...