California Wine Advisors

Deep crimson hues reflecting its full, rich body, this uber-impressive new wine captures your attention immediately. The opening aromatics of spices and dried floral notes give way to black cherry and mocha. As it opens, the aromatics continue to develop and perfumed floral notes become more dominant. An initial tease of pomegranate and cranberry move...

Supple and refined with bright aromas of nutty oak, red berries, mocha and flowers that leap out of the glass. Big, lush and spicy, this is made in a modern, rich style with notes of black cherries, black currants and coffee. Firm yet plushy tannins and a finish that won’t stop, this is a tremendous...

This magnificent Cabernet blend (90% Cabernet Sauvignon plus trace amount of all five Bordeaux ‘meritage’ grapes) will tantalize your taste buds starting with classic Cabernet characteristics of cassis and blackberry on the front palate while hints of mocha lead into concentrated layers of ripe plums, dark cherry, and bakers chocolate that shine through in a...

Features a marvelously smooth texture and well integrated tannins plus classic Napa fruit melded together with polished tannins reminiscent of Bordeaux s best vintages. The chocolate covered black cherry nose leads to a rich dense mid palate with a solid fruit core layered with baker’s chocolate and spice which linger on the palate tempting you...

This remarkable new effort tastes like a $100-$200 Cult Cabernet launching forth with deliciously juicy black fruit deftly melded across a velvety smooth texture with a hint of spice and creamy vanilla French Oak on the finish. Masterfully elegant to enjoy tonight after decanting this voluptuous, pure, well-balanced Cabernet features plushy tannins that bode well...

Gorgeous aromas of raspberry, boysenberry and dark chocolate lead out, then expanding onto the palate with undeniable richness. broad and brooding wine, with a layered texture and a sweetness to the tannin, which makes it accessible while young but should also prove its aging potential. Almost addictive in it’s purity and concentration.

Features a silky smooth texture with a wide array of deep, dark, and complex fruit including blackberry, plum, herb and cedar flavors balanced by ultra-plush tannins typical of Napa Valley s finest Cabernets. The structure and balance of this wine is seamless with a velvety texture reminiscent of my favorite age-worthy wines. The smoky oak...

The La Reina 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon blend includes a dash of Merlot (silky texture) and Cabernet Franc (exotic spices) that combine for an intensely satisfying experience for collectors that love Napa Cabernets with a bit of cellar age! A leviathan bouquet of dark berries, cassis, dark plum, and savory herbs, followed by a beautifully delineated...

While maintaining the delightful freshness and citrus tones of the Sauvignon Blanc grape, Luc Morlet has brought out a luscious fruit component and silky texture rarely achieved with this fruit alone by blending it with the more smooth and rich Semillon grape. The finished wine is magnificent; pleasing in color and rich in nose. Extremely...

Featuring the captivating elegance of a Montrachet combined with big rich tropical fruit, this wine truly elevates Chardonnay in this price tier to the upper echelon of collector white wines. Deliciously smooth notes of honeysuckle, poached pear, and brioche are deftly balanced with alluring citrus oil and a creamy vanilla oak. Launching forth with notes...