Goldschmidt Singing Tree Chardonnay 2020, Russian River Valley
Winery notes: The 2020 Chardonnay brings a little extra plushness as a result of smaller berries and high concentration. Ripe creamy aromas open, leading to flavors of lychee, tangerine, Asian pear, and a little nutty brioche. Rich yet light and …
Groth Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2016, Oakville
96 points Wine Spectator, #4 in 2019 Top 100: This delivers a very tightly focused, almost piercing beam of cassis, raspberry coulis and bitter cherry fruit, scored with singed alder and iron notes. Incense and tobacco details chime in on …
Herman Story Casual Encounters 2019, California
Winemaker notes: That courtside seat wasn’t occupied, so why not? You grab caramel corn, violet-tinged drinks, and rosemary-laden hors d’oeuvres from waiters bearing platters. You slap five with the players after their soaring dunks. And right next to you, there’s …
Hill Family Estate N.O.T.G. Late Harvest White Wine, Napa Valley 2012
Winemaker Alison Doran’s Tasting notes:bottled 6/14/13Zesty botrytis aromas leap out immediately with sweet candied orange and ginger, followed by cloverhoney, musky old-fashioned roses and mango. Concentrated and rich, the zingy caramelized grapefruit flavors keep it interesting and focused, with almost …
Howling Cellars Pinot Noir 2020, California
Formerly known as Howling Moon, this is a great value in California Pinot Noir!
Jeff Runquist “R” Syrah 2020, Paso Robles
Winery notes: The 2020 vintage has a deep ruby purple color with hues that are bright and youthful. One whiff and it is obvious this is a “New World” Syrah; bursting at the seams with plenty of ripe blackberry and …
Jeff Runquist R Barbera 2021, Amador County
Winery notes: The 2021 Amador Barbera has a ruby purple color of a moderate depth. The aroma centers on raspberry, cherry and currant, along with a perfumed note of violets and lavender. The aromas are framed with notes of vanilla, …
Jeff Runquist R Petite Sirah 2022, Clarksburg
Classic Jeff Runquist, this oozes ripe fruit, with toasty oak, vanilla and caramel notes. Smooth tannins help create a lush mouthfeel.
Jeff Runquist Z Zinfandel 2019, Amador County
Winery notes: The 2019 wine has a purple color of substantial depth and the hues are a youthfully bright garnet. The aroma is loaded with classic Zinfandel fruit; black raspberry, dark cherry and boysenberry. The bouquet has a hazelnut and …
Justin Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Paso Robles
Winery notes: Bright with a deep ruby core that lightens at the rim of the glass, with moderately thick, slow forming tears. Aromatic with ripe black cherry, red berries and blackcurrant fruit with spice notes of vanilla and cinnamon with …
Katherine Goldschmidt Cabernet 2022, Alexander Valley
91 points James Suckling: Very ripe, warm and intense, with notes of plums, sweet berries, ground cloves, cedar and tar. Full-bodied with generous purple fruit character and creamy tannins. Plush and opulent.
L’Aventure Estate Cuvee 2020, Willow Creek District, Paso Robles
99 points Wine Advocate: A blend of 45% Syrah, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Petit Verdot, the 2020 Estate Cuvée is another outstanding wine from L’Aventure in the challenging 2020 vintage, offering singular concentration and elegance. Deep ruby-purple, it has …
Melville Estate Pinot Noir 2019, Santa Rita Hills
95 points Wine Enthusiast: Fresh and open aromas of strawberry sorbet, pomegranate and plum draw the nose into this bottling, but it’s the black-tea and dewy pine needle aspects that hold the attention. Tremendous energy bursts forth on the sip, …
Moss Roxx Ancient Vines Zinfandel 2017, Lodi
Winery’s notes: A dense and dark red wine. Mature round tannins accenting generous cherry, raspberry, chocolate, caramel, and baking spice with a smooth, long finish. This Zinfandel is truly a delectable expression of Lodi’s signature terroir.
Orin Swift Abstract 2021, California
92 points Decanter: Black cherry and kirsch, with pronounced oak, vanilla and chocolate notes. Broad and mouthfilling, with a deep concentration of blueberry fruit, black currant, vanilla and mocha. Grippy, angular tannins resolve with good acidity and a lengthy finish …
Orin Swift Papillon 2019, Napa Valley
Winery notes: The 2019 Papillon pours a neon crimson and settles into a dark core with a ruby rim—crimson through and through. Aromatically, the wine opens with powerful notes of blackberry, kirsch, coastal sagebrush and evolves into ripe pluot and …
Roederer Estate Brut Rose, Anderson Valley, NV
94 points Decanter: This wine exudes class. It displays a wonderful pale pink colour with apricot and copper hue as well as tiny persistent bubbles. Aromas are delicate and refined including a combination of fresh berry fruits, toast, wild flowers …
Rombauer Chardonnay 2022, Carneros
Winery notes: Ripe peach, citrus fruits, spice, and pie crust aromas all mingle and lift from the glass. The citrus, supported by notes of apricot, continues on the palate which is concentrated with a rich, creamy middle palate, and strong …
Sans Liege Cotes-du-Coast 2018, Central Coast
91 points Wine Enthusiast: This blend of 33% Viognier, 26% Roussanne, 22% Grenache Blanc, 11% Marsanne and 8% Clairette is an excellent display of everyday white Rhône potential along the Central Coast. Aromas of peach, buttered toast, pineapple and …
Sans Liege The Offering 2015, Santa Barbara
Winemaker Notes: “The study is dense with the scents of kirsch, oolong tea and cinnamon bark. Beside you sits a plate of fennel and anise spiced sausage along with the crumbs of your biscuit that was smeared with strawberry preserves. …
Summer Water Rose’ 2018, Central Coast
88 points Wine Enthusiast: Quite mellow on the nose, this blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah, is one of the most accurately named wines on the market. It shows restrained aromas of nectarine, struck flint and crushed gravel. The …
The Prisoner Red Wine 2021, Napa Valley
Winery notes: The Prisoner was inspired by the “mixed blacks” first made by the Italian immigrants who originally settled in Napa Valley. The Prisoner is now the most recognized Napa Valley red blend, leading the resurgence of interesting blends by …