California Wine between $50 and $75

A bolder offering within the much-loved Anthill Farms single-vineyard lineup, ‘Campbell Ranch’ is very savory, with layers of ripe raspberry, brambly blackberry, crushed wildflowers, fresh mint, pine, and a gamey undertone.... Read More

From a single vineyard just below Occidental Ridge, this gorgeous Pinot Noir benefits from a large diurnal shift, resulting in an elegant wine with precise acidity and structure. A particularly exceptional vintage, this offers... Read More

From some of the oldest Chardonnay vines in the entire state of California—approximately 80 years!—this classic example of Russian River terroir deftly balances richness and restraint, with lively acidity lifting notes... Read More

From a small, dry-farmed block of vines planted in 1980 comes this stunning domestic Chardonnay: full-bodied, with present but subtle oak, and a creamy mouthfeel, this is an opulent white for rich feasts or simply a special night... Read More

A stunning Chardonnay from one of California’s most exciting boutique producers! Vibrant aromas of pear skin and agave with subtle floral notes. Stony on the palate, offering vibrant citrus fruit and quince. Finishes dry... Read More

Made in collaboration between farmer Matt Hardin and winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown (of Rivers-Marie), this Sonoma County Cab manages to balance big, broad-shouldered ripeness with real tannic structure that indicates good aging... Read More

From hillside vines at the base of Howell Mountain, this is an excellent example of Napa Cabernet that retains its Bordelais inspiriation—bold & structured, but not quite so jammy and overly oaked as many others. Dark fruits,... Read More

Coming from the same family that owns and operates Schramsberg—probably the country’s most famous sparkling wine—this is a bold, broad-shouldered Napa Valley Cabernet that will please those who like their wines... Read More

An outstanding example of properly made domestic Cabernet! Aromas of blackberry, blueberry, and ripe plums. Light and gripping tannins. Hints of vanilla, toast, & kirsch that evolve on the mid-palate, intertwined with mint, eucalyptus,... Read More

While many Anderson Valley producers chase the bold, overly-ripe style of Pinot that is popular today, the Drews have stayed true to their roots, producing wines of remarkable elegance—reminiscent of ‘90s Littorai... Read More

From a low-yield, high elevation vineyard on the westerly slopes of Napa Valley’s Atlas Peak, this Syrah is classic in profile—dark fruit, earth, spice, savory meatiness, and powerful structure make it a prime candidate... Read More

Beautifully balanced and elegant. This Cabernet Sauvignon is rooted in Bordeaux stylistically with all of the fruit and richness that a Napa cab should have! With some spice and complexity added by new French oak this is the ultimate... Read More

Rich and luscious with dark red fruit, black cherries, currants with earth and spice. The tannins are lovely, smooth, and approachable. The wine is aged for 22 months in 75% new French oak. This wine is a classy and elegant example... Read More

Boasting some of Sonoma’s oldest vines and steepest vineyards, the Martinelli family is in turn responsible for some of the state’s most sought-after Zinfandel. Big, bold, and expressive, it offers powerful aromas... Read More

Inspired by ancient Greek Retsina production, this experimental offering from Steve Matthiasson was produced by fermenting Greco di Tufo in contact with its skins and preserved with Aleppo pine resin. Crunchy exotic fruit flavors,... Read More

Most commonly found in Champagne, Meunier is in fact a red-skinned grape that can produce fresh, lively, & incredibly expressive red wines. Matthiasson’s is restrained in alcohol, with bright, juicy red fruit, floral undertones,... Read More

Citrusy, fresh, and pleasantly dry, this organically-farmed rosé from Steve and Jill Matthiasson might just be their best vintage yet! With lively acidity lifting hints of strawberry, it is a perfect accompaniment to a... Read More

Although bold, rich, and powerful—as you’d expect from a high-end domestic Cabernet Sauvignon—this barrel selection from Richard Luftig still displays excellent freshness and balance. The oak is very present... Read More

From a single vineyard spanning both Napa and Sonoma Counties, this is a richly textured, powerful Chardonnay that still offers bright acidity alongside notes of quince, Bosc pear, beeswax, marjoram, and toasted oak. The finish... Read More

Sinskey’s Pinot Noir is a favorite year after year thanks to its subtle marriage of Old World restraint and New World terroir—lush red fruit (cranberry, cherry, strawberry) is layered with baking spice, orange zest,... Read More

The first POV release impacted by the string of mega-fires in Napa Valley, the 2017 focuses on Merlot & Cabernet Franc in lieu of Cabernet Sauvignon. The result is distinctly Right Bank in style: red berry, bramble, earth, and... Read More

From organically-farmed vineyards in Anderson Valley, this is California pinot with the elegance and balance of good Burgundy—vibrant acidity lifts generous but not overly ripe notes of red fruit, subtle spice, and gorgeous... Read More

With history dating back to 1870, White Rock benefits from volcanic soils that impart terrific minerality. Bold and full, this wine bursts with ripe raspberry, black cherry, and licorice supported by subtle crushed violet, black... Read More

This Rhône-inspired blend comes from the Sierra Foothills, one of the most exciting regions in California for fans of Old World and lower-intervention wines—notes of fresh raspberries and brambly blackberries are layered... Read More