California Wine Advisors

From the deep dark fruited nose to the succulent finish, this Cabernet is truly in a league of its own. A wholesome wine, succulent in plum, currant, sage, blackberry, dark chocolate, cassis, licorice and toasted cedar. The tannins are regal with sufficient vibrancy to fill in the polished, bold and intense palate. So beautiful now,...

Opaque, with a deep ruby color and purple tinge. Layered aromas include generous cassis, super-ripe raspberry and black licorice, with notes of graphite and anise. These aromas are echoed on the wine’s voluptuous palate. The wine coats the mouth with ripe, silky tannins, and hints of clove and pain grillé from well-integrated French oak follow...

This delightful new release from the renowned Tench vineyard (next door to Screaming Eagle) exudes aromas of blackcurrant and loads of red berries, hints of tobacco leaf and lavender. A mouthwatering entry coats the palate with elegant and well-defined layers, while the flavor and texture are complemented by notes of creamy French oak. This is...

Dark, rich, and delicious, the brand new release of Aloft is another winner! After just a few years of cellar time, this boutique production Cabernet blend is displaying a velvety smooth texture, serious impressive mountain fruit (on steroids) and youthfully prominent tannins. Hints of dark chocolate coated cherries, blackcurrants, baking spices, espresso and vanilla emerge...

This deliciously dense and rich Cabernet offers enticing notes of plum, currant, sage, blackberry, cranberry, dark chocolate. The impressive finish bodes well for enjoyment now through the next 7-10 years. Highly recommended.

An expressive and finely tuned Cabernet, the 2022 Bonny’s Vineyard is silky, richly layered, and brimming with vivid energy. Aromas of alluring cappuccino and warm spice draw you in, while the palate delivers a striking interplay of plush black fruit, citrus peel brightness, and subtle oak. Despite its polish and seamless texture, firm tannins frame...

This intensely satisfying new 2018 Cabernet discovery entices from the first sip with rich fruit and luxurious Lindt milk chocolate flavors at its core. Those are melded with silky smooth tannins for a supremely impressive wine experience now through the next decade. When sampling, one member of our panel exclaimed ‘I just LOVE this’! This...

This distinguished new Cabernet discovery impresses from the first sip with rich fruit and luxurious Toblerone milk chocolate flavors at its core. Those are melded with silky smooth tannins and bold blue fruit for a tantalizing experience now through the next decade. When sampling, one member of our panel exclaimed ‘this is Fun’! This gem...

The 2022 Arkenstone NVD Cabernet opens with a gorgeous wave of rich dark fruit, layering blackberries, dark cherry, and fig preserves. On the palate, it’s sumptuous and beautifully proportioned with a seamless interplay of ripe fruit, fine structure, and lively acidity. The texture is luxuriously mouth-filling, carrying notes of strawberry jam and dark cherry across...

This newcomer is polished and elegant and wears its impressive pedigree on its sleeve. Dark fruit, baking spices and dried flowers on the nose are followed by ripe blackberry, cherry and plum on the palate. Finely textured and sleek, this is a stylish effort that will turn the heads of everyone lucky enough to find...