California Wine Advisors

The 2022 DB4 is an ethereal expression of the estate that is lifted, elegant, and quietly complex. Cocoa emerges immediately on the nose, followed by glimmers of blueberry and red apple. On the palate, it’s creamy, layered, and beautifully composed, revealing waves of floral notes, polished fruit, and a supple textures. The balance is exceptional,...

The 2022 is another impressive edition of this Napa benchmark that does not seem to be resting on its laurels with current vintages. Satisfyingly timeless appeal with captivating flavors of cassis, graphite and dark chocolate in perfect proportion. The luxurious mouthfeel reminds me of classic Napa reds from years past, but the concentration and ripe...

The new King’s Row is SUPERB; another vivid new Cabernet thriller, that thrills with intensely satisfying notes of silky, rich chocolate and vanilla bean. This Kings Row is in a wine that is full bodied and with tannins that are deftly integrated and approachable now but also bode well for enjoyment through 2027. The new...

This seamless blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and a dash of Cabernet Franc plus Petit Verdot is a testament to the superb quality a blue-chip winery can produce with some of the finest Estate vineyards in America! This captivating new release features nuanced aromatics of black cherry, dark chocolate, and cinnamon impeccably balanced with sophisticated...

This seamless blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and a dash of Cabernet Franc plus Petit Verdot is a testament to the superb quality a blue-chip winery can produce with some of the finest Estate vineyards in America! This captivating new release features nuanced aromatics of black cherry, dark chocolate, and cinnamon impeccably balanced with sophisticated...

Less than twenty barrels of this profound wine have been released for the inaugural vintage and we highly recommend you don’t delay! Dark and sultry, the bouquet opens up with alluring notes of incense, spring flowers, blueberry and blackberry liqueur. Superbly concentrated with impeccable purity and balance, this full-bodied wine is one of both power...

This 100% Cabernet delivers pure elegance, boasting luxurious notes of blue and black fruit, dark chocolate-covered cherries and cassis, with a perfumed scent of violets. The mouthfeel is velvety, refined, with plush tannins showing creamy oak accents on the truly delicious finish. A fun Cabernet to savor now (decanting recommended prior to 2026) and savvy...

This is a seriously impressive Napa Cabernet that delivers the kind of structure and pedigree you normally associate with far more exalted trophy labels. The bouquet unfurls with dark cocoa, cigar box, and semisweet chocolate layered over fresh blueberry and a tangy edge of crunchy red-and-blue fruit. Medium in body yet beautifully proportioned, it strikes...

The texture of this glorious new release is velvety smooth and envelops your palate like a warm Cashmere sweater on a cold winter night. Flashy, fun and and indulgent yet perfectly balanced by vibrant acidity and refined tannins that promise graceful evolution. A luxurious medley of dark cocoa cream, espresso, and baker’s chocolate unfolds across...

This nearly flawless Cabernet blend dazzles from the start with a hedonistic, almost Amarone-like bouquet along with toasty oak, cassis, and blackberry liqueur. Monumental in its grandeur, super-rich, and velvety-textured, this is a spectacularly impressive, Cabernet featuring majestic notes of dark chocolate intermingled with deeply concentrated black fruit (currants, plums, dates) deftly balanced across a...