California Wine Advisors

This dazzling new 2022 Sauvignon Blanc launches with notes of key lime pie, honeysuckle, ginger and passionfruit. Sumptuous layers of Honey Crisp apple, kiwi, tangerine and deftly integrated vanilla oak lead to an oh-so-refreshing finish. This captivating white wine is delicious now and will continue to impress for another 3-5 years for festive happy hours...

HdV’s Chardonnay is always one of California’s most impressive, but few realize how elegantly this wine ages over time. The 2016 is now in its early prime with its bright citrus notes still providing refreshment as the luscious texture of the wine submerges you in pure enjoyment. This beauty is drinking like a perfectly-aged Corton...

This 100% Cabernet delivers pure elegance, boasting luxurious notes of blue and black fruit, dark chocolate-covered cherries and cassis, with a perfumed scent of violets. The mouthfeel is velvety, refined, with plush tannins showing creamy oak accents on the truly delicious finish. A fun Cabernet to savor now (decanting recommended prior to 2026) and savvy...

An early contender for Cabernet of the vintage in this price category, the texture is ULTRA silky smooth preparing your pallate for thrills to come. This dazzling new releases launches forth with a flashy bouquet that includes lavender, sultry dark fruit notes and fresh oak from the French barrels. Hints of baking spices and Toblerone...

Simply stated, this is a big WOW wine! Bursting with intense dark fruit and boasting a divinely silky texture, it offers a level of freshness and finesse that rivals Napa’s top-tier icons. Like recent standout vintages, this magnificent effort reveals a core of cassis, blackberry, graphite, and espresso bean, all beautifully supported by a subtle...

Once again, Kenzo’s boutique Rosé is absolutely captivating from the first sip! This salmon hued thriller, races out with a plethora of fresh raspberry, creamy strawberry, ruby red grapefruit notes plus hints of spring flowers. The mid-palate flexes a bit of muscle, and then features ripe red strawberry in a memorable finish. This is a...

This new vintage of Yui Rosé is particularly vibrant, boasting a delightful array of bright raspberry, and hints of spring flowers reminiscent of the French Riviera. The palate flexes a bit of muscle, and displays classic notes of ripe red strawberry, crisp cherry, plus refreshing brightness that culminate in a memorable finish. This is a...

The 2022 release of Kenzo’s famously rare Rosé defies the notion that pink wine cannot achieve collector-level status for sensational menus pairings. This vintage launches forth a symphony of vibrant flavors including fresh cut roses, strawberry tart, and watermelon sorbet. Refreshing flavors include hints of citrus, pink grapefruit, and lavender crème Brule. A spicy crescendo...

This dazzling new Sauvignon Blanc launches with notes of key lime pie, honeysuckle, ginger and passionfruit. Sumptuous layers of Honey Crisp apple, kiwi, tangerine and deftly integrated vanilla oak lead to an oh-so-refreshing finish. This captivating white wine is delicious now and will continue to impress for another 3-5 years for festive happy hours and...

A brilliantly focused, high-definition Sauvignon Blanc offering vivid aromatics of grapefruit, lemongrass, and exotic citrus. This is a remarkably pure and energetic expression, favoring precision and lift over richness.