California Wine Advisors

Another blockbuster Cabernet release from Napa’s dynamic duo of genius winemaker Celia Welch and viticulturalist Mike Wolf. The sumptuous new 2022 edition boast and array of delicious ripe fruit (blueberry, plum, and figs) plus hints of semi-sweet dark chocolate and exotic spices on the finish that are a delightful result of the traces of Malbec...

Truly superb and a tremendous crowd-pleaser (thriller actually!). An array of awe-inspiring flavors launch forth to combine for a velvety rich Cabernet that dazzles with statuesque proportions of creamy vanilla, graham cracker, mocha, cassis, and dark fruit. A luxuriously smooth texture builds up to a majestic crescendo of black currant, dark chocolate and classic grainy...

The 2021 Timeless is a striking, Bordeaux-inspired wine that impresses with its structure and savory complexity. Full-bodied and intense, it showcases grainy tannins that frame a core of dark fruit, fresh herbs, cracked pepper, and earthy spice. Vibrant and beautifully structured, this is a serious, classically styled wine with exceptional poise and persistence. – California...

This luxurious new Cabernet blend is bold and rich tasting, unveiling sumptuous layers of dark fruit, blackberry, and dark cherry wrapped in a silky, sultry texture. The bouquet blooms with alluring notes of dark cocoa, Madagascar vanilla, and toasted coconut, leading into a palate reminiscent of Black Forest cake—lush, decadent, and irresistibly smooth. Firm yet...

Launching forth with a generous bouquet of currant, black cherry, and ripe berries, Sojourn’s 2016 Georges III Cabernet evolves into a full, yet elegant wine that is ultra-velvety smooth on the palate. Captivating layers of red and black fruit, hints of dark chocolate and espresso beans, and classic tannins (bold to ensure long term aging)...

This majestic new release captures the true essence of Napa’s highly anticipated 2021 vintage; offering a best-of-both-worlds combination of luxurious dark fruit to enjoy now (after decanting) plus the promise of guaranteed thrills for collectors that set aside a few bottles for future splendor. We noticed the silky & creamy texture that introduces a panoply...

The enchanting new vintage of Textbook Dumas Reserve captures the true essence of Napa’s finest sources for Cabernet & Merlot! Once again, this exclusive, one-barrel-blend offers a magical combination of luxurious black & blue fruit to enjoy now (after decanting) plus the promise of guaranteed thrills for collectors that set aside a few bottles for...

The winemaker behind these magnificent wines is Dave Phinney, working from the Dr. George Beldon Crane Vineyard, which was first planted as a site in 1885. The new vintage is his best yet, full of decadent notes of current, plum, and toasted sweet spice, leading to a palate of opulent dark blackberry compote, chocolate, sage...

It’s hard to imagine a better Cabernet at this price. The texture is seamless, elegant and ultra-stylish and the flavors are vivid and right up front. There’s a burst of ripe red fruit from the beginning through to the long finish all wrapped up in a graceful vanilla-led creaminess. This is a wine that is...

This deliciously juicy new release launches with notes of espresso, butterscotch, and dark Ghirardelli chocolate. The deep flavors cascade through superb fine tannins in endless tiers, plum, black currant, sage, blackberry, sweet tobacco, mineral, cherry, mocha, Indian pudding, oak and spice, all coming together in a minute-long finish. Reminds us of Harlan. Highly recommended.