2021 California Wine

A cooler-climate expression of the famous Sonoma Coast terroir from one of our favorite domestic producers! Restrained and delicate, with tart red fruit flavors—cranberry, sour cherry—and subtle hints of forest floor.... Read More

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

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

This bold, powerful Cabernet comes from the organically-farmed Montecillo, Monte Rosso, & Lichau Hill Vineyards. Fermented with native yeasts and aged in older French oak, it is powerfully dark-fruited and ripe, with hints of... 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 an organically and dry-farmed ‘monopole’ vineyard on the Sonoma Coast, this is as pure and focused an expression of domestic Pinot Noir as you’ll ever find: lively aromas and flavors of fresh cranberry,... Read More

A consistent crowd favorite, this affordably-priced Cab bursts with ripe blue and black fruit, balanced acidity, and richness from well-integrated oak. Designed to be versatile with a variety of cuisines, this will please many... 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

This Old World-inspired, low-intervention Chardonnay comes from one of the SLO Coast’s best vintages in recent memory. Lees-y & complex, it has crisp, lively acidity with aromas of lemon peel, chamomile, wet stone, and creamy... Read More

If our recent tastings are any indication, Dunites is quietly making some of the United States’ finest examples of Syrah, especially for fans of restrained, cooler-climate expressions. This fresh, lively single vineyard... Read More

Inspired by the finesse of Burgundy, this is a hugely delicious Sonoma Coast wine bursting with layers of ripe red berries, star anise, fresh mint, and subtle spice. A cool, refreshing core of minerality adds grace and elegance—superbly... Read More

The Gravelly Loam is sourced from porous, gravelly soil that is home to some of the greatest Cabs in Napa. Loaded with juicy black fruit, this Cab is no stranger to complexity. Red plum, mocha, and cedar compliment the incredibly... Read More

A rich, round Cali Chardonnay at a great price, this wine offers food-friendly, lifting acidity and a fruit-forward palate allowed to show through thanks to aging only in 3rd-use oak. A great everyday wine for any dinner table... Read More

Inspired by Gideon Beinstock’s work at Clos Saron, Aaron & Cara Mockrish are making low-intervention, natural wines reminiscent of their mentor—this Rhône-esque blend is lively, fresh, and juicy, but with plenty... Read More

Iconic is the brainchild of two college friends who wanted to make high-quality, affordable wines in a classic California style. Here, malolactic fermentation results in a rich, full-bodied style with a creamy mouthfeel and notes... Read More

This ripe, juicy merlot is sourced from vineyards in Alexander Valley and Lodi. With vibrant plum and black cherry flavors leading to silkier, softer tannins than you’d find in, say, a Cabernet Sauvignon. Versatile and crowd-pleasing—a... Read More

Inspired by the famous Sauvignon Blancs from Sancerre, this wine is beautifully balanced and vibrant, with notes of Mandarin orange, other citrus fruit, hints of minerality, subtle floral aromatics. Fermented in stainless steel... Read More

Named for the French slang for chillable, chuggable light reds, this low-intervention red blend marries approachability with surprising structure. Refreshing acidity with notes of raspberry, hibiscus, & wet rock.

A delicious Chenin from natural winemaker Mike Roth, with surprisingly crisp, citrusy acidity and a more fruit-forward profile than many of its Loire Valley cousins. Fossilized deposits in the vineyard’s soil impart impressive,... Read More

A collaboration between viticulturist Erik Mallea and winemaker Justin Willet (of Lieu Dit and Tyler wineries), this classic GSM blend comes from sustainably-farmed fruit fermented with native yeasts and aged in neutral oak. Red... 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

Tendu is Steve & Jill Matthiasson’s second label, an opportunity to experiment with unusual varieties and new sources of fruit. The 2021 rosé offers mouthwatering acidity, bright red fruit aromas and flavors, and... Read More

Tendu is Steve & Jill Matthiasson’s second label, an opportunity to experiment with unusual varieties and new sources of fruit. The 2021 rosé offers mouthwatering acidity, bright red fruit aromas and flavors, and... Read More