California Wine Advisors

Silky, rich, and absolutely delicious. Bursting with red and blue fruit, wrapped in smooth layers of dark chocolate, espresso, and vanilla. Fun caramel oak adds charm, while herbal undertones, bay leaf, and cigar box notes bring complexity. Extremely smooth and full-bodied. Stunning value and quite possibly the best ever

Super impressive. A masterclass in Napa at this price. Beautiful structure and balance, with grainy tannins that benefit from a decant and a juicy, persistent finish. This is a fun Cabernet, full of dimension and flavor. Serious, yet totally enjoyable.

A tightly coiled powerhouse with an ethereal edge. Ultra-silky in texture yet brimming with density and tension. The bouquet evokes leather, cigar box, and Cohiba, while the palate reveals tangy dark fruit wrapped in chewy tannins and savory herbs. It’s dry and firm on the finish, impressive in its structure but clearly built for the...

A purely opulent thrill ride, a glorious crescendo of sumptuous fruit, seamless balance and profound depth of flavor wrapped within a smooth, cashmere-like texture. Deliciously ripe plums, cherries, toasted pecan and semi-sweet cocoa, culminating in a captivating finish featuring hints of butterscotch that linger for a full minute. Remarkably distinguished and worthy of a 98...

Another big winner (over-delivers!) from Napa’s celebrated 2021 vintage! We savored this sensational upcoming release and highly recommend for enjoyment – – with prime rib – – tonight (after decanting 30 minutes) and/or anytime over the next 7-8 years thanks to the silky smooth and rich texture which features grainy tannins, tangy baking spices (primarily...

The 2021 Highest Beauty is the best vintage yet of this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from this special site. Dense, chewy and magnificently-layered, it features dark berry flavors and captivating mineral and tobacco notes. At first, I found it very intellectual and serious, but as it opened up it became more playful and downright exuberant with...

Simply stated, this is pure perfection, guaranteed to deliver a truly WOW experience for fans of the most luxurious Napa Cabernet! Intensely flavorful with prodigious dark fruit, a divinely silky smooth texture, and an overall complexity + freshness that reminds me of far pricier Cabernet icons (in prime vintages) or even legendary Bordeaux from Pomerol....

Deep, dense and dark, the new Dark Matter Cabernet is another thriller from Howell Mountain. Structured and built to last but already tasting so exciting and luscious. The texture is so captivating with a velvet-like sensation that glides across the palate. Gushing with dark red fruit and berry flavors that seamlessly combine with baking spices...

A bold and compelling wine marked by driving blood orange acidity and firm tannins that give it a structured, almost brooding edge. Notes of black cherry and dark fruit dominate, layered with intriguing hints of menthol, cinnamon, and a touch of fleshy stonefruit. There’s a striking balance to the acidity lending energy to the wine’s...

Pure sultriness from the first note to the last. Inviting aromas of red berry and spices. The palate lines up perfectly behind the nose with bright ripe red fruit flavors that go SO deep. The texture here, though, may steal the show. Seamless, silky sexiness that just captivates thoroughly. Remember when you first fell in...