California Wine

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

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

From the practicing-organic Andrus Island ‘Gomes Vineyard,’ this 100% Albariño is produced in the methode champenoise but with a surprisingly short three months on the lees. The result? A fresh, lively bubbly... Read More

Aromas of freshly-picked cherry, raspberry, and strawberry open into flavors of luxurious red fruit and the exotic spice characteristic of the Carneros AVA, next door to more-famous Napa. Pleasant acidity and a supple mouthfeel... Read More

This bold, broad-shouldered example of Merlot comes from California’s Sonoma County. Displaying rich, layered notes of cassis, subtle red fruit, eucalyptus, baking spice, and well-integrated oak, it offers firmly structured... Read More

This bold, broad-shouldered example of Merlot comes from California’s Sonoma County. Displaying rich, layered notes of cassis, subtle red fruit, eucalyptus, baking spice, and well-integrated oak, it offers firmly structured... 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

From the original, half-acre parcel of Gideon Beinstock’s home vineyard, planted in 1980, this outstanding Pinot Noir showcases the elegance & age-worthiness of this terroir and talented winemaker. Like the greatest Burgundy,... Read More

Produced in tiny quantities from the home estate vineyard of one of the country’s finest low-intervention winemakers, this gorgeous wine marries elegance & restraint with age-worthy structure that will reward significant... Read More

Benefiting from the relatively cool climate of the Sta. Rita Hills, this California Pinot Noir hearkens to the higher acidity, more elegant wines of the Willamette Valley or even Burgundy. Notes of bright red fruit—cherries,... Read More

This well-balanced & well-priced California Sauvignon Blanc comes from Santa Barbara County, California and offers refreshing acidity, hints of tropical citrus fruit, and a touch of stony minerality on the finish. Very crowd-pleasing!... Read More

This fresh, lively red blend is 53% Valdiguie, a grape frequently confused with Gamay, while much of the remaining blend comes from a co-planted field with dozens of variety. Bright acidity, juicy raspberry, blackberry, and a... 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

Balanced on the line between the rich, buttery California Chardonnays of a decade or two ago and the fresher, Old World-inspired wines of today, this wine offers concentrated notes of lemon oil, honeysuckle, orchard fruit, and... Read More

Balanced on the line between the rich, buttery California Chardonnays of a decade or two ago and the fresher, Old World-inspired wines of today, this wine offers concentrated notes of lemon oil, honeysuckle, orchard fruit, and... 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

Another excellent example of Dunites’s fresh, low-intervention style, this Pinot Noir from Bassi Vineyard was naturally fermented with 40% whole clusters & gentle extraction. Aromas and flavors of juicy berries, plum skin,... 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