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A stunning, full-throttle Riserva that delivers a sumptuous, ultra-velvety texture with plenty of richness and depth. The palate is mouth-filling and layered, driven by ripe black cherry, dried red berries, and hints of apple skin, all framed by notes of cacao, baking spice, and refreshing menthol. Despite its opulence, the wine maintains excellent freshness, with...

Such an electrifying, joyful, full-throttle white that fans of bold, rich Chardonnay are going to absolutely adore. The bouquet bursts with ripe pineapple, mango, and candied citrus, all wrapped in creamy notes of honeysuckle, warm vanilla, and a playful hint of cotton candy. On the palate it’s luscious and ultra-creamy, with succulent tropical fruit, melted...

Absolutely sublime is this exclusive new Cabernet from the most coveted source for that varietal in America! This new release is supremely satisfying now with a cashmere-like texture and depth of glorious flavors tightly packed now and promising to age gracefully for at least a decade. This new discovery reminds me of some of winemaker...

Another supremely delicious bottling from these geniuses. The ethereal experience driven by deeply complex red fruit and uniquely exotic spices once again proves why Marcassin is in a league of their own in California. Enjoy now through 2025.

Absolutely unique and totally captivating, the new Donna’s Block is simply ethereal. The flavors are impossibly deep for how fresh and balanced it all is. Dark purple in color and very aromatic from the moment the cork is lifted with notes of plum, dark berries and citrus. On the palate, it’s so unique and wonderful...

Holy smokes! This magnificent Sauvignon Blanc has everything going for it. While it has a richness and complexity, a strong, mineral backbone and lifted acidity makes it supremely refreshing and satisfying. Lemon, lime zest, orange marmalade, and white flowers lead to a mineral driven palate reminiscent of the best Bordeaux Blanc (or California’s best Sauvignon...

The 2022 Masseto is a total stunner. This truly magical wine is an ethereal Super Tuscan that satisfies both the intellectual and hedonistic senses. After a swirl or two, a ‘fireworks’ display of black cherry preserves, black raspberries, and juicy black plums rocket out of the glass, followed by suggestions of star anise, lilacs, rose...

A truly vivacious, Reserve-level Sancerre, delivering a sensory fireworks show of mouth-watering thrills. The bouquet is immediately captivating with sea-breeze minerality wrapped around honeysuckle, lemon zest, and golden delicious apple, with an almost Silex-like flintiness that snaps the wine into focus. On the palate, it unfolds in captivating layers: a passionfruit-and-Key-lime bomb (in the best...

Exotic bouquet of peaches, honey crisp apple pie, baking spices and honeysuckle leap from the glass of this of this vibrant young Chardonnay. Those flavors continue through the palate combined with a suave texture and notes of bosc pears, freshly baked croissant, white chocolate and tangy butterscotch. This delightfully refreshing Chardonnay should drink well for...

Simply, WOW! Flashy, succulent, and satisfying, this is easily one of the most awe-inspiring Pinot Noir of 2017 or any other vintage for that matter. Paul Lato is a truly master of balance and finesse, with ripe cherry and raspberry perfectly mingling with lifted, fresh acidity and assertive yet silky tannins establishing a firm backbone....