California Wine Advisors

A striking and beautifully layered Pinot Noir that opens with vivid aromatics of blood orange, black cherry, and a touch of sweet vanilla. On the palate, bright red fruit is interwoven with a subtle vermouth-like nuance that lends sophistication. There is a fine sense of grip and structure beneath the wine’s expressive fruit, giving it...

Another spectacular release from the preeminent Pinot team in America. We’ve been fortunate to sample the last ten vintages of Marcassin’s Estate Pinot and this one ranks high with favorites such as 2009. The intense dark fruit flavors are deftly melded together with a plethora of complex minerals and exotic spices guaranteed to dazzle your...

Deep garnet in color, this stunning Pinot Noir opens with intoxicating aromas of blackberry, cherry, and ripe raspberry. The palate is rich, layered, and luxuriously textured. Waves of fresh raspberry, dark cherry, rhubarb, exotic spice, and toffee glide across the palate followed by a velvety, polished finish. Glorious to enjoy tonight with a light decant,...

Cult Pinot fans rejoice! This Pinot Noir neighbors the Marcassin vineyard on the Sonoma Coast, and it the breathtaking quality shines through after a few years of bottle age. Ripe boysenberry, red cherry and raspberry coulis are woven seamlessly with spicy ginger, sarsaparilla, and vanilla. Rich and mouth-filling, red and black fruits and black tea...

This is the best vintage yet of this already iconic bottling from the Kistler family. Blended from their array of celebrated vineyards on the far Sonoma coast, the 2024 Freestone-Occidental offers a thrilling, energetic bouquet of bright cherry and ripe red berries. Very racy on the palate, with generous and bold fruit, blood orange zest,...

This thrill ride embarks with characteristic Pisoni flavors of racy raspberry, creamy strawberry, lightly toasted oak, and a hint of milk chocolate that flow throughout this sensuous experience. The palate of this monumental crowd-pleaser is deceptively soft and lush at first, then leads into a plethora of ripe blackberry, Bing cherry, clove, smoke and the...

A gloriously flashy, succulent, and satisfying Pinot that will enhance a multitude of menus. Paul Lato is a true master of balance and finesse, with ripe cherry and raspberry perfectly balanced by savory baking spices and subtle hints of creamy vanilla on the finish. A sense of fresh fruit plus acidity and oh-so silky tannins...

A spicy bouquet of black cherry immediately draws you in, followed by a palate that is rich, bold, and beautifully polished. Layers of bright red berries mingle with blood orange zest, savory forest notes, and a distinctive salinity. Though it flaunts plenty of depth and power, the texture remains silky and seamless, making it easy...

This spectacular new discovery dazzles with vibrant red fruit flavors (strawberry, rhubarb, and hints of cherry) balanced by fresh baking spices on the savory finish. This dreamy Pinot reminds us of favorite releases from Russian River Valley neighbors Williams Selyem and Kistler. Highly Recommend!

What a joy to re-taste this gorgeous Pinot now that it has benefitted from just a few years of cellar time! The fragrant bouquet fragrant reminds us of strolling through a red rose garden. The velvety rich texture leads to dark berries, black plum, pomegranate, and fig jam all perfectly woven together. Just approaching its...