California Wine Advisors

A deeply colored, opulent yet finely tuned expression of Oakville. It opens with an intense bouquet of violet and graphite, followed by ripe black cherry, cassis, and subtle orange zest. Full-bodied and seamless on the palate, it strikes a compelling balance between richness and lift, with silky tannins framing notes of clove, cinnamon, and exotic...

The Vineyard House ‘The Boss’ is an ultra-silky, sexy, and fun thrill ride! Aromas of dark Lindt chocolate and mocha lead to intensely satisfying layers of luxuriously rich fruit. This is a stupendous wine that epitomizes the style of this neighborhood of cult wineries, with grace and power in one, contributing to a near-perfect bottling....

A gorgeous WOW wine from start to finish, this is an intensely satisfying Cabernet that reminds us of many Napa ‘Cult’ favorites. Rewa 2017 already shows impeccable integration of TOP CLASS new oak and a rich core of dark fruits along with a kirsch dimension of red berry sweetness underneath….. a plethora of cassis, blackberry,...

Begins with enticing aromas of dark chocolate and toasty oak. Visually dark and luxurious. Decadence and concentration with dark fruit and chocolate notes up front. The density and length are very impressive and lead to a long and harmonious finish. Absolutely built for the long haul and should age majestically for 10-20 years or more.

This masterpiece launches with all cylinders firing for a towering effort that must be tasted by every serious collector of Napa’s finest mountainside Cabernets! The ultra-silky texture reminds me of the most delectable vintages of Checkerboard upon release or even favorite releases from Hundred Acre or Lokoya. A bouquet of violets and chocolate covered espresso...

The dazzling new 2019 Toymaker Diamond Mountain Cabernet is a show-stopper (literally) as our entire tasting panel fell silent upon first sip! The cashmere-like texture is guaranteed to delight fans of Napa’s most intense, Cult-style reds such as Checkerboard (same vineyard source) or even Harlan (original winemaker). The intensely pleasurable, dark fruit favors entice with...

This brand new release of Toymaker Cabernet is a deep, dark and dazzling winner from Napa’s unanimously acclaimed 2016 vintage. The texture reminds us of luxuriously smooth cashmere in a glass and is guaranteed to delight fans of Napa’s most intensely rich Cult-style reds. The full-throttle fruit favors display notes fresh figs, blackberry compote, and...

The 2022 Tench Estate Cabernet doesn’t hold back. It’s rich and racy with dark fruit laced with exotic spice. There’s a sleek tension between ripeness and lift, making each sip both plush and precise. Silky, serious, and just a little wild, this is Tench showing off. Oakville pedigree with a wink and a swagger, finishing...

Once again, this revered Estate asserts itself as a clear leader among Napa Valley’s elite in the exceptional 2022 vintage. From the first glance, the wine captivates with its deep purple hue, foreshadowing the complexity to come. On the nose, high-toned aromatics lift from the glass; pure crème de cassis and blackberry interwoven with seductive...

A true BLOCKBUSTER from a world-famous vineyard tucked in between Ovid and Colgin on Napa’s Pritchard Hill. Definitely not for the faint of heart, the 2018 Sire Cabernet offers an alluring bouquet that charms with blueberry liqueur, espresso, pipe tobacco, and toasted oak. This regal wine already delivers the magical combination of full-throttle fruit +...