California Wine Advisors

The 2016 Fontodi Flaccianello is a sublime wine, with a cool menthol nose balanced with luscious red cherries and deep dark chocolate. With a mouth coating, creamy texture, loads of ultra bold and firm tannins lead to a several minute finish. Delicious with a hearty decant now, but will age seamlessly for another 10+ years....

This deeply satisfying Brunello is super intense and supremely delicious thanks to the approachable nature of the prized 2016 vintage. Initial flavors include layers upon layers of ripe red fruit, smoky oak, flowers and chocolate. The palate is delicious and fresh, with red and black cherries, tobacco, dried flowers, spices and olive tapenade. Wonderful acidity...

A stunning, full-throttle Riserva that delivers a sumptuous, ultra-velvety texture with plenty of richness and depth. The palate is mouth-filling and layered, driven by ripe black cherry, dried red berries, and hints of apple skin, all framed by notes of cacao, baking spice, and refreshing menthol. Despite its opulence, the wine maintains excellent freshness, with...

We were simply enchanted with the quality of the Val de Sugo Brunello Vigna Spuntali 2016, another testament to the unanimous acclaim for this vintage. The velvety texture introduced intensely delicious, dark fruit flavors, hints of tapenade and balsamic. Savory notes of baking spices, bay leaves and tarragon are enveloped by bold tannins. Gosh we...

Immediately impressive, this wine opens with a rich and spicy bouquet of dried cherries, leather, thyme, and Tuscan herbs. Aromas of blackberry, currant, and pipe tobacco waltz gracefully with vanilla and a hint of blood orange, inviting you into a deep and complex relationship. On the palate, it’s both round and chewy, layered with thick...

A thrilling, tightly wound wine brimming with potential. Currently reserved but already showing impeccable balance, it layers bright black cherry, baking spice, leather, and bay leaf with a hint of pine. The structure is firm, the finish grippy, and the overall impression one of luxurious restraint. While it offers flashes of brilliance now, its true...

An outrageously good time in a glass. Bursting with bold, juicy black cherry, tangy blood orange, and ripe raspberries up front, then deepening into savory waves of leather, salt, and spice. It’s surprisingly approachable for such a structured wine, with rich, polished tannins that coat the palate without overwhelming it. The body is full and...

WOW! This monumentally satisfying Brunello is a show-stopper, just now approaching its drinking window after a few years of cellar time. Launching forth with a fanfare of savory herbs plus layers upon layers of ripe red fruit, smoky oak, flowers and chocolate. The palate is luxuriously rich, with awe-inspiring notes of red and black cherries,...

This 2014 Brunello shows beautiful balsamic notes and savory aromas of sage, rosemary, red currant and pomegranate. Mid-palate flavors include hints of truffles and olive tapenade that will enhance a wide array of Italian menus. Savor now through 2027.

A delicious red blend with a creamy texture and ample fruit.