California Wine Advisors

The flamboyant bouquet of roses and spices leads to an ultra-rich & silky smooth new Pinot. Notes of cherries, strawberry, and baking spices (hints of cinnamon and nutmeg) lead to a delicious finish that lingers gracefully. – September 2023

Bold and fun right out of the gate, Jolie is a refreshing, easy to drink Pinot with bright red fruit flavors including strawberry and cranberry. The finish is rich and silky with hints of blood orange. – May 2023

The juiciest wine of the lineup, Stormin’ is an opulent Pinot with a delightful abundance of bright red fruit including raspberry and strawberry. The finish is graceful and refreshing with plush tannins and hints of oolong tea. – May 2023

Flaunting alluring aromas of creamy vanilla, cherry pie and Christmas spices, this memorable new Pinot launches forth with opulent Bing cherry, raspberry and a hint of strawberry – rhubarb pie on the silky finish. Copious notes of lavender, cassis and cranberries come through a full 20 seconds after finishing this tasty creation. This is a...

This majestic new Pinot is brimming with ripe raspberry, cherry, blood orange and fresh herbs, leading to a silky textured palate, with layers of currant, black tea, sweet baking spices and vanilla that crescendo with a creamy finish. Reminiscent of favorite Kistler or Kosta Browne, this gorgeous discovery is perfectly enjoyable now (decanting recommended prior...

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, Melville Pinot Noir Anna’s Block 2020 embodies elegance and complexity. This limited-edition vintage showcases the unique terroir of the region, delivering a symphony of flavors that will leave you yearning for more.  Indulge in the tantalizing aromas of ripe red berries, delicate floral notes, and a hint of earthiness....

This superb new release is redolent of raspberry and candied orange peel perfume. Savory and as sophisticated, with a gorgeous core of ripe cherry and pomegranate fruit backed by cassis, chamomile tea and spice box components that lead to a memorable finish. Decanting recommended (prior to 2025) and then enjoy this beauty through 2029. –...

The new Marcassin 2016 commands immediate attention with a flamboyant bouquet full of fresh flowers (red roses, star gazer lilies, etc) and Provençal herbs. Succulent notes of bright strawberry,sarsaparilla, maraschino cherry compote, and cassis gracefully waltz across the palate like a ballerina. Flawlessly balanced hints of vanilla bean, cotton candy, and hints of blueberry cream...

This deeply satisfying new release showcases the superb quality of dark red fruit from this 2020 vintage in Burgundy. This inaugural release is a blend of two Premier Cru vineyards (Les Bressandes and Les Teurons) outside the town of Beaune. The velvety texture delivers thrills from start to the creamy rich finish. Aromas of Violets...

Sexy herbs, spices, flowers and a superb purity of playful dark fruits on the nose. Deliciously round and full-bodied with silky tannins, all in sensational balance with bright pomegranate and raspberry liqueur intermingling on the robust finish. Enjoyment now through 2031. This inaugural release is a blend of top vineyard source. 96+” – March 2023