California Wine Advisors

Soaring out of the glass with perfumed, fresh fruit aromatics, this showstopper captures the depth and complexity found exclusively in the most luxurious Pinots in America (a short list!). The palate features an array of intense dark fruit flavors including cranberry, chocolate-covered cherry, toasty oak, and truffle. The deftly balanced finish offers hints of smoky...

One of the first 2020 1er Cru Burgundy we’ve judged from bottle, this awe-inspiring nectar is every bit as spectacular as our barrel tastings last Fall. An alluring bouquet of fresh pears, honeysuckle and gardenia introduce a satiny texture and exhilarating flavors of lemon oil, poached apples, plus hints of buttery croissant and deliciously toasted...

The Nid Tisse Bacigalupi Vineyard 2019 is also superb with an even more impressive finish that is simultaneously refreshing and supremely delicious with silky white peach, lemon crème Brule, and freshly baked croissant flavors. Savor this gem with an array of seafood menus or creamy French cheeses for a memorable happy hour. Best now through...

A monumentally impressive young red from Italy’s lauded 2015 vintage, the aromas of this Barolo leap from the glass with notes of truffles, aged balsamic, and fresh figs. A plethora of dazzling flavors commence with notes of currants, olive tapenade, white truffles, baking spices and savory hints of prosciutto. The mesmerizing finish culminates with notes...

The Fiancée 2019 is an intensely delicious red wine (reminding us why we fell in love with Chateauneuf du Pape decades ago) that is impressive now and has a distinguished future. This thoroughbred displays immense power with bold tannins and irresistible layers of opulent flavors tightly wound including kirsch, framboise, black cherry, baking spices and...

This awe-inspiring white wine boasts fragrant honeysuckle and gardenias on the bouquet. Charming notes of kiwi, honeydew melon and Key lime pie romanced us from the beginning. Refreshing lemon zest, tangerine and white peaches led to a sultry finish that was oh-so-creamy and pure fun! This is a winner. – October 2021

The Amiot Clos de la Roche 2017 is an exquisite new discovery that displays all the finesse and age-worthy elegance guaranteed to impress true Burgundy connoisseurs. Reminiscent of pricier selections from the adjacent Chambertin vineyard, this Clos de la Roche features bright aromas including lavender and Oolong tea leading into a cornucopia of subtle fruit...

This oh-so-luxurious new 2019 Meursault captivates with a bouquet of fresh peaches and pears, plus citrus oil, hazelnuts, flakey pastry and nutmeg. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, satiny and supremely delicious with beautiful freshness plus hints of peach tart, nectarines, and mouth-watering vanilla wafers on the delightful finish. This is a...

Sampling yesterday, my personal notes were that this treasured red is already a gloriously satisfying, generous wine, possessing remarkable density across a silky smooth texture. Mesmerizing notes of olive tapenade and prosciutto blend delicately with notes of ethereal red fruit. The wine continues to grow in the glass, gradually revealing its superb pedigree with hints...

An incredibly layered, full-bodied crowd pleaser from a couple of Napa Valley’s most talented personalities. Not shy on the nose, it opens with a gorgeous floral nose of rose petals and violets, followed by intensely delicious notes on the palate of irresistible black cherries, red currant, raspberry coulis, mocha, exotic vanilla and a touch of...