For Wine Collectors, By Wine Collectors

California Wine Advisors

Tasted Blind, No Advertising

Saturday, September 5, 2026
Navigation
  • Reviews
  • About CWA
  • Ask an Expert
100 Points

Featured Wine Review

CIRQ Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2021

This is an awe-inspiring example of Pinot Perfection that simply must be tasted to believed. Three-dimensional aromas of ripe cherry, bright red berries, and spices. Layers of bright red fruit on the palate and a towering structure that puts this into a category of its own when compared to its peers. So much charisma in... Read Full Review →
96 Points

Domaine Yves Boyer-Martinet Meursault En l’Ormeau

Gorgeous aromas of Meyer lemon, toasted hazelnuts, and bracing minerality lead to a palate that is fleshy and ultra-approachable. Read Full Review →
95 Points

Dotted Line Cabenet Sauvignon 2014

Intense aromatics of chocolate, spice, and crushed walnuts, the palate is rich and layered, showing cassis, blackberry liqueur, baking spices, and a touch of white pepper. Read Full Review →
97 Points

Marciano Proprietary Red Napa Massaglia 2013

Offering up a bouquet loaded with blue and black fruit, black truffle, and roasted espresso, the Massaglia evolves on the palate into a voluptuous, high-tone wine with plush tannins and plenty of pure Napa fruit. Read Full Review →
94 Points

Stuhlmuller Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2014

This alluring Cab is packed with intense black fruit, spice, and creamy oak. Read Full Review →
94 Points

Domaine Marius Delarche Pernand Vqergelesses Combottes 2015

A dead-ringer for Corton Charlemagne, this is one of the best values available in Burgundy. Read Full Review →
96 Points

Flowers Chardonnay Camp Meeting Ridge 2013

The palate shows marvelous focus and precision, displaying ample citrus and pear, with a core of fine minerality and texture. Read Full Review →
97 Points

Michel Rolland Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

The long elegant finish is met with superb structure and balance, leaving one wanting another sip to continue the experience. Read Full Review →
Araujo Estate Cabernet Blend Altagracia 2011
97 Points

Araujo Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Altagracia 2013

A truly monumental effort promising to deliver copious pleasure now through 2025+ Read Full Review →
96 Points

RAEN Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2015

The bouquet is loaded with black cherry, raspberry, and subtle hints of Darjeeling tea. Read Full Review →
95 Points

Otra Vez Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Copious amounts of black currant, cedar, crushed earth and spice box carry through with a very pleasing texture that suggests purity. Read Full Review →
+ Load More

Filter Wine Reviews

Clear

California Wine Advisors

  • Subscribe to our RSS Feed
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Vimeo
© 2026 California Wine Advisors, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use