California Wine Advisors

A spicy bouquet of black cherry immediately draws you in, followed by a palate that is rich, bold, and beautifully polished. Layers of bright red berries mingle with blood orange zest, savory forest notes, and a distinctive salinity. Though it flaunts plenty of depth and power, the texture remains silky and seamless, making it easy...

Ultra-rich and velvety smooth texture with layers of dense dark fruit and an enticing finish that includes notes of mocha and espresso lasting a full minute. This is a real blockbuster but micro-production was super limited so jump on this tiny bandwagon asap.

Another blockbuster Cabernet release from Napa’s dynamic duo of genius winemaker Celia Welch and viticulturalist Mike Wolf. The sumptuous new 2022 edition boast and array of delicious ripe fruit (blueberry, plum, and figs) plus hints of semi-sweet dark chocolate and exotic spices on the finish that are a delightful result of the traces of Malbec...

Truly superb and a tremendous crowd-pleaser (thriller actually!). An array of awe-inspiring flavors launch forth to combine for a velvety rich Cabernet that dazzles with statuesque proportions of creamy vanilla, graham cracker, mocha, cassis, and dark fruit. A luxuriously smooth texture builds up to a majestic crescendo of black currant, dark chocolate and classic grainy...

This spectacular Chardonnay allures with a bouquet of tropical fruit and fresh coconut. The creamy texture features tropical fruit, hints of citrus and a complex finish that delights. This gem reminds us of favorite releases by Pahlmeyer or Ramey! – California Wine Advisors (Spring, 2024) Winemaker Notes An elegant Chardonnay with aromas of mango, honeysuckle,...

With about a third of the blend as Semillon, Leçons des Maîtres translates to lessons of the masters as a tribute to Bibiana’s years at Château Haut-Brion. Supremely bright, savory, vivacious and bold, with tons of citrus fruit, hints of cotton candy, peaches and cream, Tahitian vanilla and key lime pie mark the long finish...

The 2021 Timeless is a striking, Bordeaux-inspired wine that impresses with its structure and savory complexity. Full-bodied and intense, it showcases grainy tannins that frame a core of dark fruit, fresh herbs, cracked pepper, and earthy spice. Vibrant and beautifully structured, this is a serious, classically styled wine with exceptional poise and persistence. – California...

This luxurious new Cabernet blend is bold and rich tasting, unveiling sumptuous layers of dark fruit, blackberry, and dark cherry wrapped in a silky, sultry texture. The bouquet blooms with alluring notes of dark cocoa, Madagascar vanilla, and toasted coconut, leading into a palate reminiscent of Black Forest cake—lush, decadent, and irresistibly smooth. Firm yet...

Launching forth with a generous bouquet of currant, black cherry, and ripe berries, Sojourn’s 2016 Georges III Cabernet evolves into a full, yet elegant wine that is ultra-velvety smooth on the palate. Captivating layers of red and black fruit, hints of dark chocolate and espresso beans, and classic tannins (bold to ensure long term aging)...

The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate has the ripe, expansive, sexy style of the vintage front and center. Loads of crème de cassis, blueberries, crushed violets, and spice all soar from this beauty, which is powerful and rich, yet perfectly balanced. At the same quality level as the 2013, it’s nevertheless in a much more approachable,...