In the past decade, this Sonoma winery has introduced a series of small-lot wines from high profile vineyards. These wines have joined other well-known bottlings in Landmark's portfolio, such as Overlook Chardonnay and Grand Detour Pinot Noir. Founded in 1974 and known primarily for Burgundian varietals, Landmark has expanded into Rhone varietals.

2009 Overlook Chardonnnay: Elegant pear and toasty oak are balanced by lemon acidity

2008 Damaris Reserve Chardonnay: This satiny Chardonnay comes from the acclaimed Flocchini and Sangiacomo vineyards.

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San Francisco Chronicle

September 11th, 2011

Chronicle Wine Selections by Jon Bonne

2009 Landmark Kanzler Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ($65, 14.9%): This Kenwood property (recently sold to the owner of Fiji water) typically has more Rhone on the brain, but its foray into Pinot is a deft example of the deeply extracted style. Heady, spicy (about 20 percent of the grapes were left in whole clusters) and painted on a big canvas, with plush brandied cherry fruit, and an appealing forest-floor accent that adds intrigue