California Wine Advisors

Fresh roses, cherries and vanilla on the nose. A mouth filling Pinot that is really juicy, yet elegant and balanced with cranberries, cherry and nutmeg on the palate. Generous ripeness and depth of flavor with a fresh finish that goes on forever. Just about as perfect as Pinot gets in California.

Oh my! This enchanting new Pinot is a mind-bending experience that opulent Pinot enthusiasts (think Marcassin!) are going to adore. The captivating bouquet displays stunning aromas of violets, creme de cassis, cherries, and Christmas spices. A tour de force, this exquisite Pinot Noir delivers magically delicious waves of blueberry compote, black plum, oolong tea, cranberry,...

A masterfully vibrant, juicy expression that layers dense dark red fruits with a remarkable sense of lightness and lift. Wild strawberry, 3D raspberry, and blood orange burst from the glass, supported by a silky yet energetic structure. A rich core is laced with savory threads of rosemary and sarsaparilla, while exotic spices of cinnamon, clove,...

This is a mind-bending experience that opulent Pinot enthusiasts are going to adore. The alluring bouquet displays stunning aromas of violets, creme de cassis, cherries, and Christmas spices. A tour de force, this exquisite Pinot Noir flaunts waves of dark berries, black plum, oolong tea, cranberry, hints of creamy oak and then culminates in a...

Rion’s new 1er Cru ‘Les Chaumes’ 2020 is a sexy beauty now that could approach a triple digit score over the next decade. This tour-de-force offers the dreamy combination of exotic, age-worthy fruit and spices plus the monumental elegance of an age-worthy thoroughbred! Commencing with alluring aromas of Oolong tea, pomegranate, fresh cranberry and truffles,...

This is racy and vibrant right from the start but showing a lot of sophistication and balance. Dark fruit, including plum and currant and wet earth notes and baking spice. Very bright and lifted while also having a satisfying weight in the mouth. Though this should improve for several years, it’s already tremendously enjoyable and...

Wow, this new 2022 Corton Grand Cru Clos du Roi may be the best Grand Cru Burgundy bargain ever, or at least in the last decade. Commencing with an ellegant waltz of luxurious red fruit flavors across a velvety smooth texture. This new release is already sublime and delivering delectable hints of creamy vanilla oak...

The Corton Grand Cru Clos du Roi just landed and, as a testament to the awe-inspiring quality of the 2023 vintage, this truly majestic beauty unfolds as one of the finest Grand Cru Burgundy bargains ever, or at least in the last decade. Commencing with an elegant waltz of luxurious red fruits—bright cherry, cranberry, and...

The Raphet Charmes Chambertin 2018 is a truly majestic new wine that will provide awe-inspiring thrills tonight (after decanting) and also for at least the next decade. This spell-bounding red features a luxuriously smooth texture plus a captivating array of fresh red fruit (raspberries, cranberry, pomegranate) deftly melded together with exotic spices and hints of...

A truly majestic new wine that will provide awe-inspiring thrills tonight (after decanting) and also for at least the next decade. This spell-bounding red features a luxuriously smooth texture plus a captivating array of fresh red fruit (raspberries, cranberry, pomegranate) deftly melded together with exotic spices and hints of savory truffles that will unfold over...