Opens with delicate aromas of violet and freshly ground baking spices atop layers of creme de cassis, fresh Santa Rosa plum, and luscious black cherry. On the palate, rich fruit melds seamlessly with exultant, plush tannin as... Read More
Energetic with a bright and impactful first impression imparting flavors of black and red cherries. Medium-bodied with well-integrated, powdery tannins. Notes of blackberry bramble, raspberry, and red currant mingle with cocoa,... Read More
Very dense with a dark blue/black color and an opaque center. This is a stellar wine with black cherry and blue fruits. The flavors are bright and focused with gorgeous layers of black cherry, plum butter, and mixed berry compote.... Read More
It bursts from the glass with generous pomegranate, cranberry and raspberry preserves aromas and accents of orange peel, aniseed and tea leaves. The palate is stunning: it strikes a balance between highly concentrated, nuanced... Read More
Tucked away just east of the town of Occidental, Charles Heintz Vineyard is one of the region’s oldest historic vineyard sites. This site begged for wine grapes, specifically Chardonnay, with its classic Goldridge sandy... Read More
Notes of wild blackberries, luxardo cherries, plums, crème de cassis with hints of fresh spring flowers. This full bodied expression displays beautiful ripeness with elegant, very... Read More
The cool vintage preserved the brighter, fresher, more delicate aromatics of the Chardonnay grape and retained a vibrant, mouth-watering acidity, allowing us to craft a Chardonnay of great complexity, purity, and precision. The... Read More
This gorgeous wine is fragrant with cinnamon, rose petal and cedar aromas, then rich in black cherries, plums and flowers with a medium body and moderate tannins. A firm texture and balancing acidity lead to good length in the... Read More
The wine leaps from the glass with notes of candied cherry, crushed raspberries, allspice, and a fresh bay note that lends the wine lift. The palate is open with purity on entry, it’s knit together with beautiful acidity... Read More
Deep ruby with a jeweled appearance, the 2021 Pinot Noir West Sonoma Coast is pure with framboise and lavender wildflowers. Medium to full-bodied, with great structure, it’s beautifully pure and persistent, with notes of... Read More
Brimming with savory white pepper, lavender, blackberry, cassis, dried herbs and anise. Signature Howell Mountain tannin and texture provide a cohesive balance in this elegant behemoth.
Dragon Vineyard is an estate-farmed, certified... Read More
A brilliant Pinot Noir! Rose, lavender and rosemary aromas spring from the bottle. Layers of ripe strawberries, cranberries, red plum, raspberry and Rainier cherry unfold shortly thereafter. Textured fruit flavors of blood orange,... Read More
As usual for this site, the hue is the darkest, most intense ruby/purple. The nose shows off ripe raspberry, black plum, cherry liquor, tea leaf, rose petal and citrus peel with subtle soil notes. While expressive right away,... Read More
Expressive aromas of boysenberry liqueur, dried cherries, sweet pipe tobacco, dark chocolate, black figs, and clove. The wine sweeps over the palate with an unctuous, immensely pleasurable texture.
Generous aromatics of both unique herbal and intense dark fruit tones leap from the glass. A symphony of eucalyptus, black cherry, fig, and sage evolve and sing with some time in the glass, while supple tannin and integrated acidity... Read More
For lack or better description, Burgundy in color. Ether like aromas of cherry, earth, and tea. A brisk acidity and lingering fine finish. Grown amongst the coast and redwoods of Santa Cruz. A sophisticated wine.
With superbly ripe fruit from a patchwork of vineyards all over the Napa Valley, Joe Wagner makes a statement with his new fruit-forward and supple Quilt Cabernet. It's a dark beauty with intense notes and flavors of black... Read More
Fragrant nose of plum, lavender, black cherry, graphite, anise, herbs, and roasted coffee. A liberal dose of mountain tannins adds additional gravitas. The overall effect is wondrous, and the powerful finish left us awestruck.... Read More
This Chardonnay shows aromas of ripe golden apple with white peach, cream and notes of sweet oak. On the palate, apple and pear characters are balanced by fresh acidity. It's medium-bodied with crisp acidity. Creamy and straightforward.... Read More
True to the Dundee Hills, this Mirabai begins with a beautiful, fresh, and concentrated strawberry nose with subtle spices and tastes of the same along with raspberries. There is a very pleasing sappiness that adds to the red... Read More
On the nose, beautiful aromas of ripe yellow peach, meyer lemon, and chamomile mingle together with hints of clove and vanilla. The peach, lemon, and vanilla spices continue onto the palate which is rich and concentrated, the... Read More
Blackberry, black plum, and cassis. Plush on the entry and midpalate with tones of espresso, smoked herbs, and raw chocolate, the wine also shows off notes of fire-roasted pepper and tobacco within its voluminous mouthfeel and... Read More
A pale straw hue. Aromas of flint, brioche, and lemon curd. A beautifully delicate and pristine Chardonnay. Aging will only help this wine develop weight and complexity.
Concentrated notes of blackberries and raspberries with hints of orange zest and herbs. The rich and juicy palate is balanced by fresh acidity and silky tannins. Aged for 14 months in 25% new French oak, 25% terra cotta Amphora,... Read More
