California Wine Advisors

The 2022 is another impressive edition of this Napa benchmark that does not seem to be resting on its laurels with current vintages. Satisfyingly timeless appeal with captivating flavors of cassis, graphite and dark chocolate in perfect proportion. The luxurious mouthfeel reminds me of classic Napa reds from years past, but the concentration and ripe...

The new King’s Row is SUPERB; another vivid new Cabernet thriller, that thrills with intensely satisfying notes of silky, rich chocolate and vanilla bean. This Kings Row is in a wine that is full bodied and with tannins that are deftly integrated and approachable now but also bode well for enjoyment through 2027. The new...

A beautifully poised new Sauvignon Blanc that drinks with the cool precision of top Bordeaux Blanc, yet boasts a sunlit California generosity of fruit. The bouquet is invigorating with tangerine zest, a hint of kiwi, and white peach, touched by a delicate, lightly reductive flourish that adds intrigue. On the palate, it’s crisp, elegant, and...

The brand new 2020 edition of Continuum ‘Novicium’ contains a significant percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon that is typically reserved for the winery’s flagship bottling and vividly displays why the fruit from their Pritchard Hill Estate is coveted by collectors world-wide. This rare treasure features a delicious level of dark, opulent fruit that we know collectors...

Showing superb balance of ripe red fruit plus a fresh interplay of minerals including sage, thyme, and tarragon delight from the beginning. The alluring and expressive nose leads with baked strawberries, lavender, rose petals, and graphite. The palate is luxuriously rich, layering cherry-chocolate cake, baker’s cocoa, and flashy black and blue fruit over a firm...

This seamless blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and a dash of Cabernet Franc plus Petit Verdot is a testament to the superb quality a blue-chip winery can produce with some of the finest Estate vineyards in America! This captivating new release features nuanced aromatics of black cherry, dark chocolate, and cinnamon impeccably balanced with sophisticated...

This seamless blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and a dash of Cabernet Franc plus Petit Verdot is a testament to the superb quality a blue-chip winery can produce with some of the finest Estate vineyards in America! This captivating new release features nuanced aromatics of black cherry, dark chocolate, and cinnamon impeccably balanced with sophisticated...

Year in year out this is one of Napa’s most acclaimed over-achievers, Altagracia 2021 edition is a particular blockbuster featuring bold + fresh dark fruit and an oh-so-creamy texture. This new Altagracia displays concentrated red and black fruit flavors, truffle, and savory spices. Silky tannins give way to notes of fennel, graphite, espresso, dark chocolate...

Year in year out this is one of Napa’s most acclaimed over-achievers, Altagracia 2022 offers perfection for the price as it delivers similar thrills to many iconic Cabernet that require double the price. Initial aroma of espresso and rich leather lead to another blockbuster featuring bold + fresh dark fruit and an oh-so-creamy texture. This...

Less than twenty barrels of this profound wine have been released for the inaugural vintage and we highly recommend you don’t delay! Dark and sultry, the bouquet opens up with alluring notes of incense, spring flowers, blueberry and blackberry liqueur. Superbly concentrated with impeccable purity and balance, this full-bodied wine is one of both power...