California Wine Advisors

This 2024 Blanchot has an ultra-expressive bouquet of melon, Honeycrisp apple, and zesty minerality. Flashy and refreshing layers of lemon zest and orchard fruit around a core of classic Chablis minerality framed by delightful hints of lightly toasted oak. This delightful nectar will continue to impress through 2033+.

We were immediately captivated by the ultra-silky and rich texture. This charming new Corton impresses with alluring note of lemon meringue, baked apple, vanilla and nutmeg. The bright flavors of ginger, meyer lemon and minerals crescendo with tangy butterscotch hints on the enchanting finish. We recommend decanting (seriously) prior to 2023 and enjoying this exceptional...

A striking and beautifully layered Pinot Noir that opens with vivid aromatics of blood orange, black cherry, and a touch of sweet vanilla. On the palate, bright red fruit is interwoven with a subtle vermouth-like nuance that lends sophistication. There is a fine sense of grip and structure beneath the wine’s expressive fruit, giving it...

Another extremely well-rounded and superbly delicious Cabernet from Macauley, who blend special lots from their impressive stable of vineyards to create this Reserve cuveé. Explosive aromas of creamy oak, blackberry, vanilla and espresso to start. The lavish, velvety texture is so polished and luxurious. On the palate there’s loads of ripe fruit with dark espresso...

Another spectacular release from the preeminent Pinot team in America. We’ve been fortunate to sample the last ten vintages of Marcassin’s Estate Pinot and this one ranks high with favorites such as 2009. The intense dark fruit flavors are deftly melded together with a plethora of complex minerals and exotic spices guaranteed to dazzle your...

Perfumed and floral on the nose. Full-bodied on the palate with vibrant cantaloupe, guava, papaya and almond notes. So exotic, yet familiar. This is a dream for seafood lovers. Enjoy now through the next five years.

This new release from Morlet is truly dazzling; a bouquet brimming with flakey buttery biscuits, lemon curd, succulent orange pith leads to a creamy and ultra-velvety palate balanced with sweet baking spice and stunning minerality. A must-have for fans of Peter Michael and Marcassin.

Deep garnet in color, this stunning Pinot Noir opens with intoxicating aromas of blackberry, cherry, and ripe raspberry. The palate is rich, layered, and luxuriously textured. Waves of fresh raspberry, dark cherry, rhubarb, exotic spice, and toffee glide across the palate followed by a velvety, polished finish. Glorious to enjoy tonight with a light decant,...

Cult Pinot fans rejoice! This Pinot Noir neighbors the Marcassin vineyard on the Sonoma Coast, and it the breathtaking quality shines through after a few years of bottle age. Ripe boysenberry, red cherry and raspberry coulis are woven seamlessly with spicy ginger, sarsaparilla, and vanilla. Rich and mouth-filling, red and black fruits and black tea...

The Reserve version of the iconic Mount Eden Chardonnay takes the estate’s already sublime style and elevates it with an added layer of textural elegance, achieved not through heavier oak influence, but extended time resting on the lees after barrel aging. The result is a Chardonnay of remarkable elegance, offering a gentle, satisfying roundness while...