California Wine Advisors

Commencing with pristine, classic Chablis notes of lemon-lime, nectarine, oyster shells, and a hint of white lilies on the bouquet. Flavors reminiscent of juicy Harry & David pears plus a touch of ginger and peach pie lead to a crisp & vibrant finish. Clean and pure as snow, begging for fresh shellfish or a grilled...

WOW! This monumentally satisfying Brunello is a show-stopper, just now approaching its drinking window after a few years of cellar time. Launching forth with a fanfare of savory herbs plus layers upon layers of ripe red fruit, smoky oak, flowers and chocolate. The palate is luxuriously rich, with awe-inspiring notes of red and black cherries,...

The new Marcassin 2016 commands immediate attention with a flamboyant bouquet full of fresh flowers (red roses, star gazer lilies, etc) and Provençal herbs. Succulent notes of bright strawberry,sarsaparilla, maraschino cherry compote, and cassis gracefully waltz across the palate like a ballerina. Flawlessly balanced hints of vanilla bean, cotton candy, and hints of blueberry cream...

This deeply satisfying new release showcases the superb quality of dark red fruit from this 2020 vintage in Burgundy. This inaugural release is a blend of two Premier Cru vineyards (Les Bressandes and Les Teurons) outside the town of Beaune. The velvety texture delivers thrills from start to the creamy rich finish. Aromas of Violets...

The 2019 DVO (Dalla Valle Ornellaia) is a tour-de-force and wins our vote as ‘most likely to succeed’ new player on Napa’s Cult Cabernet scene!  2019 is only the second public release and is a proprietary blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, demonstrating how well these two grapes blend together when crafted by two brilliant...

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

The new 2018 vintage is another masterpiece and the most impressive new release we’ve ever judged from this acclaimed Estate. Bravo! Dark purple-colored, this nectar offers a hypnotic perfume of lilacs and red roses plus Darjeeling tea. The texture is weighty – – think heavy corduroy – – and delivers an array of captivating dark...

This remarkable new Grand Cru from Burgundy’s universally celebrated 2019 vintage is simply dazzling. The texture is velvety smooth with rich and refreshing bright fruit thanks to this harmonious vintage. Honeysuckle and lilacs on the bouquet lead to a plethora of sumptuous flavors including flaky croissant, toasted almonds, Crème Brûlée. Hints of fresh tropical fruit...

Wow, this dazzling beauty is a thrill ride straight out of the gate and clearly the finest vintage of Château La Nerthe’s rarest bottling (merely two barrels crafted for the entire world). The hypnotic experience commences with a bouquet of Star Gazer lilies and holiday potpourri. We adored the symphony of lavish flavors including kirsch,...

Once again, Kenzo’s boutique Rosé is absolutely captivating from the first sip! This salmon-hued thriller races out with a plethora of fresh raspberry, creamy strawberry, ruby red grapefruit notes plus hints of spring flowers. The mid-palate flexes a bit of muscle, and then features ripe red strawberry in a memorable finish. This is a perfect...