California Wine Advisors

The 2020 Aloft Chenin Blanc opens with aromas of lemon zest, stone fruit, and a pretty orange blossom perfume. The aromas carry through on the palate, which has a medium body, satiny texture and a mouthwatering acidity softened by notes of lemon meringue pie, ripe nectarine and a hint of vanilla. The wine coats the...

Opens with a nose of creamy lemon, accented by subtle oak spice. On the palate, there’s a vibrant burst of bright lemon, complemented by a powdery texture that provides a refreshing, almost silky mouthfeel. While the wine feels viscous, it retains a fresh quality, with a slight botanical undertone. The finish is crisp and clean,...

This new discovery is pale salmon pink in color, it offers enticing aromas of fresh cut red roses, cherry tart and fresh strawberries, with hints of baking spices. The palate flexes a bit of muscle, but displays classic notes of ripe red raspberry, crisp cherry, and refreshing brightness that culminate in a memorable finish. This...

The Arietta Quartet tastes more expensive than it actually is. This opulent Bordeaux-style blend is an incredibly intense and serious wine. Copious quantities of exotic spices and intense fruit launch from the glass. Dense, ripe, and full-bodied, with plush tannins, this magnificent effort displays a core of cassis, blackberry, blueberry, and caramel complemented by creamy...

Copious quantities of exotic spices and intense fruit launch from the glass. Dense, ripe, and full-bodied, with plush tannins, this magnificent effort displays a core of cassis, blackberry, mocha and caramel complemented by creamy vanilla oak on the prodigious finish. Enjoy tonight after decanting for a distinguished experience we expect to mature gracefully through 2025.

This new 2017 release is another impressive blend that includes a ‘Quartet’ of grapes (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot) and sensational notes of cassis, blackberry, mocha and caramel complemented by creamy vanilla oak on the memorable finish. Enjoy tonight after decanting for a distinguished experience we expect to mature gracefully through 2027.

Once again, Quartet is a sumptuous blend of four varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot all combine for a harmonious (pun intended) experience guaranteed to thrill the senses. Vivid fresh fruit and exotic spices combine to create a dense, ripe, and full-bodied Cabernet blend that tastes quite serious (i.e. reminiscent of big...

Quartet is always one of Napa Valley’s tastiest Cabernet treasures under $100 and this upcoming 2021 edition is another winner with luxurious notes of spices and intense ripe dark fruit (black cherry, blueberry) plus hints of dark cocoa on the spicy finish. Full-bodied and open on the palate, but with satisfying firmness, chewy tannins and...

Bouquets of citrus fruit and blossoms drive the aromas of this inviting wine. Opening with kaffir lime leaf, sweet orange peel and ripe pommelo with hints of juniper berry, the flavors are bright and woven together by veins of flinty minerality. A delicious, creamy texture creates a foundation for the pallet with subtle hints of...

A classically-styled Heidi Barrett top tier Cabernet from a now legendary vintage. Captivating aromatics of succulent black cherries, Santa Rosa plum, clove, cedar and cinnamon waft from the glass. Well-structured with fine, grainy tannins, the palate offers deftly balanced layers of red and black berries, currant, and hints of mint and pipe tobacco on the...