California Wine Advisors

Already a lovely and sophisticated Pinot, the brand new 2021 release of Beaux Freres commences with a classic, billowy display of raspberry, rose petals, and baking spices. Rich and displaying a sublime texture, this is an intense and beautifully balanced wine that showcases red and blue fruit, Earl Grey tea, and orange peel. This beauty...

A deeply expressive and characterful Pinot Noir that marries sophistication with a touch of wildness. The nose opens with dark cherry, plum, and cola layered with savory herbs and a hint of earth. On the palate, it’s silky yet firm, showing grippy tannins that frame the juicy core of black raspberry and spiced prune. There’s...

A super spicy nose balanced with red cranberry and pomegranate, the new ‘Anne Katherine’ proprietor’s reserve Pinot Noir has an intense and luscious palate, lifted by bright acidity and structured black tea tannin. Every aspect is in perfect harmony, and demonstrates the singular nature of the Sonoma Coast. Delicious.

Silky-smooth Pinot enthusiasts will be delighted by the alluring bouquet of violets, creme de cassis, cherries, and spice box. On the palate, waves of dark berries, black plum, dried tea leaves, cranberry, hints of creamy oak combine for thrills to enjoy now through 2027+.

Bright, lively aromas of fresh berries lead to a fresh and intensely delicious palate of raspberry, cherry, black tea and baking spices. The supremely silky texture make this winner a delight to drink anytime now-2025.

A super spicy nose balanced with red cranberry and pomegranate, the King Ridge Pinot Noir has an intense and luscious palate, lifted by bright acidity and structured black tea tannin. Every aspect is in perfect harmony, and demonstrates the singular nature of the Sonoma Coast. Delicious.

Bright, lively nose full of fresh berries. A fresh palate of ripe, jammy berries with background notes of slate and earth. Very exciting and rich on tongue, with plenty of tension and texture to balance it out. Drink anytime now – 2025.

Bright, alluring bouquet of fresh berries and vanilla lead to a rich palate boasting intensely delicious raspberry, savory strawberry, cherry, black tea and baking spices climaxing with creamy vanilla on the finish. The supremely silky texture makes this winner a delight to drink anytime now through 2027+…and candidate for Sonoma’s top Pinot Bargain once again.

Delivers a super-luxurious experience that will thrill Cabernet lovers venturing into Pinot. Aromatically dark and brooding with hints of currant, dark berries, and a subtle hint of forest floor that adds intrigue. On the palate, it’s bold and oak-rich, with generous notes of blackberry, vanilla, baking spice, and just enough grip to keep things structured....

This flashy, red fruit-driven new Pinot is truly sumptuous! Not surprisingly, it reminds us of favorite Russian River Valley discoveries such as Rochioli and Williams Selyem as it boasts ripe raspberry, cherry, strawberry, cinnamon notes on the palate. Gorgeous cherries and baking spice combine with silky tannins to create a sensation guaranteed to thrill avid...