California Wine Advisors

Wow! This awe-inspiring beauty from the oh-so-sexy 2023 vintage impresses the very first pour. The bouquet is gracefully expressive, offering enchanting notes of honeysuckle, lemon verbena, and a delicate floral lift that immediately signals pedigree. On the palate, the texture is remarkably silky, unfolding into a refined medley of crisp pear, orchard apple, and subtle...

Immediately impressive, this wine opens with a rich and spicy bouquet of dried cherries, leather, thyme, and Tuscan herbs. Aromas of blackberry, currant, and pipe tobacco waltz gracefully with vanilla and a hint of blood orange, inviting you into a deep and complex relationship. On the palate, it’s both round and chewy, layered with thick...

Once again, this nectar ranks atop our short list of America’s most refreshing white wine (& finest Sauvignon Blanc on the planet) and must be tasted to believe the tantalizing blend of ultra-fresh citrus fruit across a sumptuous and silky texture. An alluring bouquet of star jasmine and honeysuckle lead to delightful notes of key...

“This upcoming release is another outrageously delicious, refreshing Sauvignon Blanc and, once again, fully delivers on its reputation as one of America’s most coveted white wines! The 2021 vintage boasts a particularly flashy bouquet of honeysuckle and ginger snaps that introduce enticing flavors of lemon sorbet, Key lime tart, tangy grapefruit slices, and freshly baked...

“Once again, this nectar ranks atop our short list of the best Sauvignon Blanc on Earth and must be tasted to believe the harmonious blend of ultra-fresh citrus fruit across a sumptuous and silky texture. Ethereal aromas of lemon zest and honeysuckle lead to delightful notes of caramelized grapefruit slices, crème Brule, and freshly baked...

An incredibly complex and seamless wine, this opens with a savory, meaty nose layered over bright red fruit, marine air, fresh herbs, and coastal salinity. Aromas of red apple skin, black cherry, tomato, mushroom, and potpourri swirl with notes of baking spice and black soil. The palate is silky and velvety, delivering cranberry, red plum,...

Juicy and jammy in the most delicious, balanced way, with succulent dark fruit and a chewy, tangy finish. The milk cocoa (Toblerone) finish is absolutely irresistible. It’s gamey and savory, with aromas of blue and black fruit, fruitcake, and deep red fruit. On the palate, it’s richer and fruitier than the other Realm Cabernets in...

Opens with a super flashy bouquet that promises complexity, with deep purple fruit, chewing tobacco, and smoky, spicy notes. The palate is intense, with grainy tannins that lend structure to chewy dark fruit and a mouth-coating texture. It’s firm and well-built, with a nice balance of acidity and richness, though still tight now and set...

Rich, brooding, and built for the long haul, with a velvety full body and deeply expressive notes of dark fruit, espresso, cocoa, and earth. The nose is lifted and pretty with rose, violets, soft blue and red fruits. Hints of fresh herbs and black rock adding depth. On the palate, it’s smooth and creamy with...

A study in finesse and power, with ultra-velvety tannins and an ethereal texture that delivers high-toned dark blackberry, espresso, and a whisper of butterscotch and vanilla, without ever feeling heavy or alcoholic. The oak is perfectly integrated, offering a toasty caramel lift that stays in the background, letting the fruit and structure shine. It’s tightly...