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
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
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
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
This wine jumps out of the glass with aromas of fresh black cherry and plum. Layers of savory cherry compote, earth, cedar and graphite are rounded out by a long finish with hints of dark chocolate, balanced acidity and minerality.... 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.
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
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
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
Showing aromas of cherry, cranberry, wild blueberry, and red plum with hints of pink peppercorn and bergamot, the medley is bright and cheerful. The beautifully textured palate shows loads of juicy red and black cherry, blood... Read More
Bright, aromatic and chiseled, it bristles with energy. This translucent Sauvignon Blanc has so much to offer. Lemon confit, white flowers, crushed rocks and mint extend the intense, mineral finish beautifully.
Citrus-driven notes, with a sprinkling of yellow apples and pineapples. On the palate, the wine has refreshing minerality, a touch of well-integrated oakiness, and crunchy pears.
The sage, autumnal older sister to the spring verve of the Juvenile, Old Vines encompasses everything Turley stands for. Teeming with dark berries, currants, baking spices, earth, and a sprinkle of petrichor on the nose. The palate... Read More
Fragrant scents of raspberry, strawberry and blueberry with touches of blood orange, charcuterie and dried herbs. The light-bodied palate is chalky and vibrant with an understated yet perfumed core of fruit and a long, ethereal... Read More
Beautiful pale straw color. The aroma is richly layered, offering integrated notes of caramelized nuts, caramel, pie crust, ripe pear, praline, and brown sugar. Opulent flavors of baked apple and pear, toasted oak, roasted nuts... Read More
This Pinot is lighter colored but deep in aromatics of bright fruit notes of cherry and white raspberry with a slight dusting of chalkiness. The finish is long and keeps your palate reminded of what you just sipped until the next... Read More
Aromas of crushed raspberries, black cherries, orange peel, purple flowers, pomegranate, rose petals, river rocks, forest floor, and subtle spices. The palate is smooth and supple with fine-grained tannins.
Les Brebis ("breu-BEE") White peaches, strawberry, rose petal, baking spices, and a hint of white pepper. Unpretentious, approachable Pinot Noir that can be paired with any appetizers.
This is a very delicate expression of California Cabernet, with mild tannins in the background from the small berries. There is also a mineral core to this wine, a common thread that you’ll find in many of the wines from... Read More
Yellow jasmine in color with flecks of green. Intense aromatics of starfruit, lemony sorrel leaf, juicy green pear and mandarin orange open to honeysuckle and linden flower. Followed by flavors of lemon curd, oyster shell, candied... Read More
An intriguing mix of Old World and New World with a commanding presence in the glass. Macerated whole cluster for two months before aging in neutral French oaks for 14 months. Tobacco, dark cherry, and mint aromatics lead to a... Read More
The Wonderland Project was founded in 2010 by wine broker and former sommelier, Matt Ahern with the help of pedigreed Sonoma grape growers. The Wonderland Project produces Sonoma County Appellation Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from... Read More
