California Wine Advisors

Almost Cabernet-like in its thickness and richness, with a bold, spicy, heavy-toast character that will appeal to Cab-lovers. Dr Pepper, dark fruit, and a touch of vanilla bring depth, while cherry red and black fruit, black tea, black mushroom, and dark soil provide earthy complexity. Red apple skin and pomegranate add a final burst of...

Flashy and fun to drink, with a bright red fruit core of cherry and raspberry wrapped in a delightfully balanced caramel cream finish. Hints of root beer and dried meat add intrigue, while subtle herbal notes lend complexity. A little rustic, but the ripe fruit and charm make it a big crowd pleaser. Very impressive.

Flashy nose and just as flashy on the palate. Bold, fun, and deeply satisfying. Silky and rich, with layers of black cherry, deep red fruit, and blood orange wrapped in vanilla and black tea. Notes of black soil, underbrush, mint, and licorice emerge toward the finish, adding depth and intrigue. Decant or revisit in two...

Silky and well-built with a sense of ease and charm. Raspberry and wild strawberry lead with a richer, rounder profile that brings a touch of vanilla and tea into play. Pretty fun and expressive, with a chewy finish that lingers. Satisfying balance of pleasure and structure.

Superb structure and detail. Tangy and well-built, with a lifted core of dark red fruit layered over black tea and a grounding of black soil. There’s a touch of Volnay-like elegance in the mid-palate. Polished and compelling.

Offers a moody, quietly compelling expression of the variety, with a creamy, velvety texture that gains momentum as it unfolds. While the front palate is reserved, the mid-palate channels a distinctly Burgundian elegance showcasing darker red fruits, subtle sour cherry, and a savory mix of herbs and spice. It’s not overly complex, but its brooding...

A classic expression of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir that begins with appealing fragrances of potpourri, bright red fruit and black cherry. Clean and deep on the palate with fruit and oak in perfect harmony – this is almost too easy to drink. Everything we love about Russian River fruit is here in abundance. Wonderful...

Right from the start, this beauty reveals itself as a fuller-bodied crowd-pleaser that is already approachable and fruit-forward. Seductive flavors of bold black cherry and blood orange are cradled in the satisfyingly polished texture. The foreground flavors are framed by ample spice and mineral that give the wine dimension and make the mouth water. A...

Deep and layered, it opens with aromas of dark cherry and damp earth. The palate is both dense and ethereal, balancing rich, round fruit with a bright, lifted acidity. Notes of black tea and wild herbs add complexity, while a juicy core of red and black berries lingers through a long, refined finish. The interplay...

Showcasing a bright and fragrant nose of ripe strawberry, cream, and sweet red berries. A touch of wildness adds intrigue, leading into a palate that is soft, open-knit, and effortlessly drinkable. Notes of black cherry, strawberry, and baking spice create a harmonious balance, while darker red berry undertones add depth and complexity. Elegant and lifted,...