California Wine Advisors

The 2014 Au Sommet launches forth with captivating aromatics high-toned red berries, Santa Rosa plum, clove, tobacco leaf and cocoa waft from the glass.

The palate is ultra rich, providing a hedonistic purity of fruit that its vineyard sites are famous for.

This 2012 Valbuena launches forth with a bouquet of lavender and hints of dark molten chocolate then transitions to succulent flavors that include figs, deep blueberry compote, tobacco leaf, toasted coconut and baking spices on the finish.

Sumptuous aromas of white pepper, roasted savory herbs and dark raspberries are enhanced on the palate to show black cherry, plum, saddle leather and loads of spice.

The palate is concentrated and lively with focused flavors of black cherry, plum, chocolate and hints of tobacco and star anise.

Intense aromatics of chocolate, spice, and crushed walnuts, the palate is rich and layered, showing cassis, blackberry liqueur, baking spices, and a touch of white pepper.

Notes of black cherries, blackberries, anise, and bouquet garni.

An astounding combination of spectacular opulence plus tremendous density make this an instant classic.

This wine is ready to go right now and will continue to be pleasurable...