California Wine Advisors

This concentrated and fruit-packed wine from a storied vineyard walks the line between ripeness and restraint. Flavors of black cherry and blackberry fill the palate, bolstered by a mildly firm feel. It offers plenty to appreciate now and is worth cellaring through 2024.

This is a delicious experience that silky-smooth Pinot enthusiasts will admire now and enjoy for years to come. Aromas of violets, creme de cassis, cherries, and spice box lead to a plethora of succulent flavors including dark berries, black plum, cranberry, hints of creamy oak and baking spices. Although a mere youth, this is already...

The 2015 Sun Chase explodes from the glass with a beautiful bouquet packed red fruit notes of cherry and of raspberry jam that is forward and expressive. On the palate the fruit is more dark red plum and tart cherry with hints of brown sugar and subtle almond extract notes. It’s a wine that will...

The 2018 Fort Ross offers a bouquet of cranberry and rose petals that wafts from the glass. The mouthfeel is exquisite, offering generous amounts of Bing cherry tart, currants, Oolong tea leaves, blackberry bramble and hints of cooking spices.

Launching forth with vivid, mouth-watering, fresh fruit flavors this dazzling discovery caught our attention immediately! The thrill ride continues with deftly balanced sweet raspberry, blood orange, and black tea. This is a delightfully pure new Pinot that reminds us of early Kistler and is guaranteed pair well with a wide variety of menus. Well worth...

A truly delightful experience that silky-smooth Pinot enthusiasts are going to adore. The alluring bouquet displays aromas of violets, creme de cassis, cherries, and spice box. This exquisite example of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir boasts waves of Bing cherry cobbler, black fig, chamomile tea leaves, cranberry, hints of creamy oak and then culminates in...

This exotic new discovery launches forth with sexy notes of raspberry and cream that lead to hints of cranberry, roses, and Earl Grey tea. This is racy and delicious now (decanting recommended prior to 2024) and should deliver thrills through 2026+.

The 2018 Cerise exhibits aromas of black cherry, plum, raspberry and hints of Earl Grey tea. It displays exquisite balance and depth with nicely-integrated tannins and focused dark fruit plus baking spices. Enjoy this opulent Pinot now through 2027+.

This exotic Pinot Noir is warm and spicy on the nose, with notes of cherries and ripe strawberries. The palate is smooth and rich, with a persistent note of acidity that keeps the toasted vanilla in check. A fantastic showing of what Carneros Pinot Noir can achieve. Well done.

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...