California Wine Advisors

The 2022 Tempest is a hedonistic delight that will make Napa devotees swoon over the captivating array of opulent notes of black cherries, espresso, and chocolate walnut brownies across a velvety smooth texture. But it’s the richness, polish and finesse that catapults this new release into the upper echelon of Merlot blends, even rivaling Bordeaux...

Vivid and generous right from the abundant nose of ripe grapefruit and tropical fruit. So much intensity on the palate with layers of citrus, fresh flowers, kiwi, peach, lime. I could go on. So satisfying and refreshing.

The richest and most tropical Riverbound we’ve tasted yet. This is luscious and intense with three-dimensional fruit that jumps out of the glass and demands your attention. Everything that is promised on the nose is delivered on the palate. Deep and concentrated layeres of pineapple, melon, citrus, and kiwifruit are here by the basketful with...

Wow! This gorgeous, opulent wine is packed with black cherries, blackberry, lavender, and rich mocha. Full-bodied and hedonistic, cassis, black olive tapenade, toasted brioche, and cocoa nib are woven seamlessly together with a long, velvety finish. Completely overdelivers for the price, grab a case!

– NO WEBSITE – 97+ Points | CWA The debut release of this Cabernet blend is simply majestic! An ooooooooh so sumptuous effort that features ‘LOADS of delicious ripe fruit’ {consistent team note!} that is so fresh tasting and deftly balanced with tangy, smooth tannins that bode well for enjoyment for the next 5 –...

A thrilling, hedonistic white that immediately seduces with explosive notes of lemon-lime zest, pineapple, and guava, layered with hints of white peach, apricot, and fresh herbs. Subtle accents of toasty caramel and yeasty complexity add dimension, while a pronounced mineral streak keeps everything lifted and precise. On the palate, it is weighty and round yet...

An ultra-rich and velvety Cabernet that has already benefited from a few years of cellar time but has a deliciously long path forward. Dense and plush tannins support a core of black currant, blackberry and fig fruit paste flavors, steeped with sagebrush and tobacco accents. The finish shows impressive creamy oak and hints of Lindt...

Rich and intense dark fruit, with notes of blackberry, espresso, cocoa and freshly cracked Tellicherry peppercorns. A whiff of classy oak compliments the black cherry, cassis, and sassafras and sage accents punctuate the rich and concentrated palate. Robust tannins impart a vibrant finish with a fresh cigar box notes to round out this astonishing bargain.

Rich and intense dark fruit, with notes of blackberry, espresso, cocoa and freshly cracked peppercorns. A generous dose of classy oak compliments the black cherry, cassis, and sassafras and sage accents punctuate the rich and concentrated palate. Robust tannins impart a vibrant finish with a fresh cigar box notes to round out this impressive bargain.

This new 2015 vintage gracefully demonstrates why Silver Oak remains one of the most popular Cabernet Sauvignons in the world’s top restaurants and private cellars across America. This robust vintage delivers satisfying dark fruit plus a signature depth of new American oak, accompanied by tobacco and herbs that give it a hedonistic irresistibility. Dazzling, elegant...