California Wine Advisors

The 2017 Pintia is rich and velvety with a bountiful portion of dark fruit and notes of deep cocoa reminiscent of favorite Napa Cabernet blends from 2016 or 2018. The delightful mix of black and red fruit delivered pleasure now with a creamy + satisfying finish that reminded us of walnut brownies. Best ever Pintia?

This is what happens when you get two masters together. A robust bouquet of ripe, red fruit, new saddle leather, but with New World polish. The palate is loaded with chocolate, caramel, black cherry liqueur, toast, smoke, coffee, vanilla, balsamic, smoked meat, and plenty of sweet fruit. This is ready to go right now and...

This 2012 Valbuena launches forth with a bouquet of lavender and hints of dark molten chocolate then transitions to succulent flavors that include figs, deep blueberry compote, tobacco leaf, toasted coconut and baking spices on the finish.

This Spanish treasure from cult producer Pingus astounds with its intensity of dark fruits and silky polish, all while the weight and power, though substantial, are laser focused, providing a level of elegance that is what makes the great Ribera wines, well, great.

The 2010 Psi is rich and inky in the glass, with aromas of baking chocolate, blackberry, and hints of rose petal.