California Wine Advisors

Deep and sultry in tone, the 2023 Belly of the Whale opens with layered aromatics of dark plum, black cherry, and ripe berry flesh, with hints of cola and red berry seed. On the palate, it is notably silky and precise and lifted by bright acidity that offers poise and energy. Red apple skin and...

A hedonistic, crowd-pleasing beauty, it bursts from the glass with spiced cherry, cola, and dark fruit layered over a core of ripe, juicy sweetness. The palate is silky and vibrant, delivering wave after wave of lush, perfectly ripened fruit with a texture that is polished and effortless. There’s richness here, but it never tips into...

Simply stated, this is a mind-blowing red wine that must be tasted to believe; reminding us why we fell in love with Chateauneuf du Pape decades ago. We adored the balance of power and irresistible layers of opulent flavors including kirsch, framboise, black cherry, baking spices and a monumentally delicious finish that dazzled with notes...

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 thriller straight out of the gates, this new Pinot is truly FUN in a glass! The palate bursts with vibrant, fresh fruit including generous red raspberries and juicy strawberries. Luxuriously full-bodied texture with silky, polished tannin and lingering notes of baking spices on the finish. Once again, this Pinot master has crafted a huge...

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...

A magical young Tuscan treasure that tastes far above its price, offering a generous, velvety texture and plush yet prodigious tannins built for the table—and for time. The palate is ripe and creamy with dark cherry and deep blue-fruit tones, accented by herbal notes, olive tapenade, and a whisper of charcuterie. A balsamic-menthol lift carries...

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...

A commanding, cellar-worthy effort that pushes the boundaries of the appellation. Deep and dark in the glass, it reveals an intense bouquet of ripe plum and earth, layered with savory notes of aged balsamic and cured meats. On the palate, it is full-bodied and powerful, with a dense core of dark fruit framed by dusty,...

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...