From a vineyard named after the region's pionering pair of Garys (Pisoni and Franscioni), this utterly satisfying bottling begins with aromas that blend umami-focused hints of soy, shiitake and smoke with fresh fruit and flower scents. Solidly chalky in texture, the palate delivers Bing cherry and pure blackberry flavors cut by a steady acidity. — Matt Kettmann

Hailing from one of the premier sites in the Santa Lucia Highlands, planted in 1996, the 2022 Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard is flat-out gorgeous. Beautifully rendered, it boasts generous fruit density, crystal-clear delineation of flavors and bracing structure. Fully destemmed, the 2022 finishes with a ton of persistence in its dark berry flavors, even darker cherry, black licorice and black sage. The 2022 leaves behind a fine web of powdery tannins, neatly wrapped up with a little bow on top, concentrated, effusive, and ready to rock. What a complete package. This may be the red wine of the vintage in the SLH. -- Billy Norris

Medium ruby-purple in color, the 2022 Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir comes bounding out with eager-to-please scents of black cherry compote and juicy blackberries followed by hints of spice cake, fallen leaves, and tilled soil. The medium to full-bodied palate is jam packed with black and red berry layers framed by velvety tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and spicy. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Black cherries, smoky darker fruits, iron, scorched earth, and black tea notes all emerge from the 2022 Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard, one of the bigger, more fruit-forward examples of this release in some time. With medium to full body, lots of sweet fruit, and a round, opulent mouthfeel, it's perfect for drinking over the coming 5-7 years.