“Always one of California’s finest Zinfandels, the new Aida Estate is another powerhouse. Aromas of freshly baked berry pie and spicy sangria lead the way into a full-bodied, fruit-driven palate carried by Napa Cabernet-like structure. This is a decadent wine, but one with balance and elegance to spare. Impressive. Enjoy now through 2025.” – September...
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Reminiscent of the highly rated Harlan or Scarecrow vintages, this nearly flawless behemoth embodies the triumvirate that one looks for: historic vintage, spectacular vineyard (in high-rent neighborhood), and a renowned winemaker hitting his stride! Built like a skyscraper yet lithe on the palate with cashmere-like texture, the galaxy of complex aromas and flavors includes dark...
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A delicious game-changer for this under-the-radar winery , the 2019 Karl Lawrence Pocai Vineyard Cabernet soars from the glass with lavish, dark ripe fruit flavors including currant, raspberry, black cherry, and plum with an inviting mélange of sweet tobacco leaf, mocha and creamy caramel. A prodigious effort, the flamboyant flavors are deftly balanced with plush...
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An exquisite balance of refreshing fruit and minerals, this Sauv Blanc shows what the upper echelons of quality can achieve. The bouquet is extremely expressive with fresh mint, citrus zest, and honeydew melon. The palate showcases a lip-smakin’ tasty key lime pie component balanced by refreshing minerality and an exquisitely creamy mouth feel. The tangy...
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This elegant Estate Pinot Noir is a gorgeous value that will impress on any day of the week. The bouquet pulls you in with juicy red cherry, cranberry, raspberry, ripe strawberry, and savory herbs. The palate is silky smooth with a mouthwatering finish. – August 2022
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Soaring out of the glass with perfumed, fresh fruit aromatics, this showstopper captures the depth and complexity found exclusively in the most luxurious Pinots in America (a short list!). The palate features an array of intense dark fruit flavors including cranberry, chocolate-covered cherry, toasty oak, and truffle. The deftly balanced finish offers hints of smoky...
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Inspired by the wines of Meursault, this Sonoma Mountain Chardonnay exhibits notes of pear, melon, and tropical fruit with layers of toasty creamy oak. It’s extremely approachable and has delicious flavors of freshly baked banana bread, butterscotch pudding, caramel, and white chocolate. Don’t be fooled by the delicious laundry list of desserts we just named;...
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This outrageously delicious & silky smooth new release is a bottling of the winery’s ‘best of the best’ {as described by the world-famous wine team} selections that showcases an array of bright fruit flavors and complexity including cherry cola, pomegranate, cranberry, subtle spice and notes of herbal tea. Burgundian in profile with red plum and...
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This delightfully delicious Chardonnay is both elegant and refreshing in style. Supremely balanced with hints of bright fruit flavors (melons, citrus, plus honey crisp apples) and minerality that delivers an overall elegance rarely found outside France. This wine truly has something to offer Chardonnay lovers of every stripe and we highly recommend.” – August 2022
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The Suerte Vineyard Pinot Noir is succulent, bright, and finessed, with notes of fresh strawberry, boysenberry, red cherries, and sweet baking spice, translating to a palate that is a perfect balance of sweet ripe fruits, savory herbs, oolong tea and silky tannins that establish a firm backbone. Delicious now with a wide array of menus...
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