California Wine Advisors

Once again, Kenzo’s Rindo bottling is a candidate for Napa Cabernet of the vintage in its price tier. This new edition features ULTRA velvety tannins and rich red fruit, including honeycrisp apple. Hints of Lindt chocolate, caramel, and espresso bean combine with notes of pipe tobacco on the tangy finish. Pair this gem with a...

The new Yui Rosé once again offers clear evidence that this style of wine can be as serious as any Napa Cabernet. The bouquet is crisp and refreshing, offering plenty of bright raspberry, and hints of spring flowers. The palate flexes a bit of muscle, but displays classic notes of ripe red raspberry, crisp pomegranate,...

This uniquely delicious + silky smooth Cabernet blend is a likely crowd-pleaser as it sports a deep garnet-purple color and vibrant nose of black and red currants, red plums and wild blueberries with hints of Provence herbs. Medium to full- bodied, the bold palate features a firm structure of grainy tannins and notes of dark...

A commanding Cabernet with the polish and allure that live up to the noteworthy winemaker pedigree. The bouquet opens with ripe blueberry and mocha, then turns deeper and more serious, layering dark cocoa, baker’s chocolate, graphite, and a subtle Cohiba-like cigar box note that portends grandeur to come. On the palate, it’s broad-shouldered and seamless,...

We were delighted by the voluptuous texture, inky dark & sumptuous fruit (blueberry, plums, figs), coconut and creamy vanilla oak plus hints of Maraschino cherry on the sensational finish. Wow! This sumptuous red is ready to rock now (decanting recommended) and poised to impress fans of the boldest Napa Cabernets through 2027+.

This luxurious beauty delivers classic Napa sophistication with modern finesse, creating a wine that will last for decades but tremendous fun to drink today. Rich, grainy tannins lead to notes of black currants, mocha, espresso beans, flint, anise, and cedar spice. This bold new release reveals blackberry, cassis and a hint of caramel toffee on...

This rare new Cabernet is both decadent in silky smooth richness and distinguished with an abundance of opulent dark fruit flavors! A monumental core of dark cherry and cassis on the front palate introduce hints of warm fudge brownies made from Valrhona chocolate. We savored the lavish amounts of kirsch, mocha and blackberry flavors supported...

This oh-so sumptuous new 2017 Reserve bottling offers obsession-inducing thrills for fans of Napa’s most hedonistic Cabernet. The velvety smooth texture and plush tannins (plus creamy new oak) bode well for enjoyment tonight and anytime over the next decade. A voluptuous core of dark cherry and cassis on the front palate introduce hints of roasted...

This opulent and alluring new Cabernet delivers supreme gratification tonight while the luxurious texture and deftly integrated tannins (plus creamy new oak) bode well for enjoyment over the next decade. A voluptuous core of dark cherry and cassis on the front palate introduce hints of roasted espresso and allspice. We savored the lavish amounts of...

A sensational wine for all fans of immensely rich and silky California Chardonnay, with exotic tropical fruits that are masterfully balanced across a voluptuous texture and an ethereal mouthfeel reminiscent of cotton candy. Launching forth with a strikingly bouquet of spiced apple fruits, crème Brule and ginger, this is a tremendous new effort that includes...