Another big winner (over-delivers!) from Napa’s celebrated 2021 vintage! We savored this sensational upcoming release and highly recommend for enjoyment – – with prime rib – – tonight (after decanting 30 minutes) and/or anytime over the next 7-8 years thanks to the silky smooth and rich texture which features grainy tannins, tangy baking spices (primarily...
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A beautifully composed Chardonnay that showcases vibrant energy and precision. It balances ripe tropical notes of pineapple, papaya, and a touch of muskiness with tart green apple acidity and a signature saline-mineral backbone. There’s a lovely interplay of tangy spice (think ginger) and smoky oak, leading to a nutty, spicy finish that lingers with freshness....
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An unapologetically fun, voluptuous wine bursting with blueberry cream, tart red and blue berries, and a bold streak of acidity that keeps all its richness in check. Notes of caramel, coffee, toffee, and a touch of salinity add layers of indulgence, but this isn’t a brooding or contemplative Shiraz, it’s all about pleasure and presence....
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A classic expression of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir that begins with appealing fragrances of potpourri, bright red fruit and black cherry. Clean and deep on the palate with fruit and oak in perfect harmony – this is almost too easy to drink. Everything we love about Russian River fruit is here in abundance. Wonderful...
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An outrageously good time in a glass. Bursting with bold, juicy black cherry, tangy blood orange, and ripe raspberries up front, then deepening into savory waves of leather, salt, and spice. It’s surprisingly approachable for such a structured wine, with rich, polished tannins that coat the palate without overwhelming it. The body is full and...
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Right from the start, this beauty reveals itself as a fuller-bodied crowd-pleaser that is already approachable and fruit-forward. Seductive flavors of bold black cherry and blood orange are cradled in the satisfyingly polished texture. The foreground flavors are framed by ample spice and mineral that give the wine dimension and make the mouth water. A...
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The richest and most tropical Riverbound we’ve tasted yet. This is luscious and intense with three-dimensional fruit that jumps out of the glass and demands your attention. Everything that is promised on the nose is delivered on the palate. Deep and concentrated layeres of pineapple, melon, citrus, and kiwifruit are here by the basketful with...
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Offers an irresistible bouquet of delicate spice, crushed stones, and zesty lime and lemon. The palate opens with a vibrant, tangy freshness before unfurling into richly textured citrus, mandarin, and layers of mineral. Silky yet present, its has a saline edge and subtle grassiness, while sticky marmalade and golden honey weave through the palate. A...
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Deep and layered, it opens with aromas of dark cherry and damp earth. The palate is both dense and ethereal, balancing rich, round fruit with a bright, lifted acidity. Notes of black tea and wild herbs add complexity, while a juicy core of red and black berries lingers through a long, refined finish. The interplay...
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Showcasing a bright and fragrant nose of ripe strawberry, cream, and sweet red berries. A touch of wildness adds intrigue, leading into a palate that is soft, open-knit, and effortlessly drinkable. Notes of black cherry, strawberry, and baking spice create a harmonious balance, while darker red berry undertones add depth and complexity. Elegant and lifted,...
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