California Wine

Located just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean and right at the boundary of the marine layer, Campbell Ranch provides a cooler microclimate for Syrah reminiscent of the northern Rhône. Dark-fruited, savory, and slightly... Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 bright, elegant Cali Pinot is made from biodynamically-farmed fruit and spontaneously fermented with native yeasts before aging in neutral oak. Fresh & well-balanced, with bright red fruit and elegant, almost chalky, minerality,... 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

This bold, full-bodied Amador County Zinfandel still manages balance, thanks in large part to keeping its alcohol in check and using only 10% new oak. The resulting wine is classically-styled, with ripe, jammy dark fruit flavors... Read More

This is an exceptional vintage. The 2019 Altagracia Cabernet emerges out of the glass with intense aromas of black cherries, black currant liqueur and blackberry pie spiced up with cinnamon, nutmeg and a hint of rosewood and sandalwood.... 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

Affordable, sustainably-farmed Cali Pinot Noir from the top-notch people at Norton Ridge: medium body and ripe fruit characteristics bely the old world inspiration of this “Vin de France-inspired” Pinot Noir. Delicious,... 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

Orange wine from Matthew Rorick?! Yes! An experimental blend of skin-contact white varieties fermented partially in open-topped containers & partially in concrete egg, this is a funky, cidery, subtly tannic, & ultimately delicious... Read More

Natural wine enigma Matthew Rorick brings us this delightfully complex Napa Valley Sémillon—already with six years of age! Opening with aromas of sea spray, lemon peel, and subtle tomato leaf, the palate offers vibrant... Read More

Coming from Matthew Rorick's own vineyard, this natural expression of Sierra Foothills Grenache opens with tart acidity that leads into crunch red fruits, briny minerality, and dried rosemary. Super drinkable already, it also... Read More

Natural winemaker Matthew Rorick was inspired by the Jura to create this distinctly Sierra Foothills expression of Trosseau Noir—no new oak, no additions or subtractions during winemaking, just hints of fresh wild strawberry,... Read More

This second-label Pinot Noir from Bob Varner features fruit from only the Edna Valley, but at a value-oriented Central Coast AVA price point. Vibrant and fresh, it offers lively acidity, bright red fruit aromas and flavors, and... 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 approachable Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from desirable parcels from Anderson Valley to Lodi. Ripe dark fruit—plum, blackcurrant—is balanced out by a distinct green note, subdued oak, and a well-structured finish.... 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

Hearkening back to the 70s era that made California famous, this Cabernet balances richness and freshness, rather than leaning into the overly-oaked, overly-extracted style that dominates the market today. Dark-fruited and pleasantly... Read More

This Bordeaux-inspired blend offers characteristically New World ripeness & richness, with jammy, dark fruit flavors and hints of chocolate and spice provided by aging in new oak barrels. Dense, bold, and powerful!... 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

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

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

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.

Dark rosé or light red? This zero-zero natural wine from Las Jaras defies categorization! A co-fermented blend of red & white varieties, it is bright, juicy, and fresh, with undertones of wildflowers and spice. Delicious!... Read More

This delightful red blend comes from organic vineyards around Mendocino and is hand-picked, separately vinified with minimal intervention, and bottled with minimal effective sulfur. Hints of red cherry, juicy blue fruit, subtle... Read More

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

Marty Winters and Alex Pitts teamed up in 2012 to start making accessible, well-made wines with a true sense of place—terroir. Vibrant and juicy with red and black fruit, plus restrained alcohol and tannins, it is an ideal... Read More

Organically farmed, spontaneously fermented with native yeasts, and matured for four months in stainless steel, this is a crisp, focused style of Grenache Blanc, with lifting acidity providing balance to the fleshy, textural mid-palate... 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

Steve Matthiasson’s juicy, gulp-able take on Mataro—also known as Mourvedre or Monastrell—trades the variety’s typically full-throated, inky, tannic heft for zinging acidity, juicy dark berry 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

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

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

Like a perfect marriage between racy Chablis and rich Napa chardonnay, with layers of crisp green apples, yellow peaches, musk melon, and honey on the nose and through to the palate, the medium acidity is balanced by pleasant... 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

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

Dark-fruited and powerful, with savory and spicy undertones, this is a distinctly Californian take on the noble grape, but still well-balanced and versatile, rather than syrupy or over-ripe. Hints of plum, kirsch, black pepper,... Read More

Biodynamically-farmed, carbonic Sangiovese from Pax Mahle and Patrick Cappiello! Fresh, juicy, and bright, this fun, food-friendly wine also spends ten months in neutral oak for a touch of structure—an excellent domestic... Read More

A collaboration between sommelier Patrick Cappiello & winemaker Pax Mahle, this limited-production Petite Sirah comes from organic fruit that went through carbonic maceration & fermented with natural yeasts before aging in stainless... Read More

The Mt. Veeder AVA is a sub-region within Napa Valley valued as the coolest of Napa’s mountain AVAs, resulting in higher-tannin, more age-worthy examples of Cabernet and Zinfandel. This Cab is full of dark fruit—plum,... Read More

Made with fruit sourced from Lodi and Lake County, this Cabernet Sauvignon-based red blend offers ripe, generous aromas and flavors of jammy blackberry and dark cherry supported by hints of dark chocolate and fine tannins—a... Read More

Dark red cherry, plum, smoke, new leather, tobacco, cloves and mocha meld together in this terrific Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Rich, ample and textured, this is full of intensity—a bold wine for big meals.

Made with fruit from some of Sonoma County's best vineyards and produced traditionally without excessive manipulation, this is a well-balanced example of California Cabernet done right! Aromas and flavors of bold, dark fruits... 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

This limited cuvée is Richard Luftig’s special barrel selection of the richest, most textural wine on offer from this vintage—powerful, broad-shouldered, and very ripe in style, it offers jammy dark fruit (cassis,... Read More

This Burgundian-inspired Chardonnay comes from California superstars Porter Bass—elegant, clean, and beautifully mineral in style, it offers notes of lemon zest, crisp green apple, a stony, refreshing finish with minimal... 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

This gorgeous, single-vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot shows Rivers-Marie’s skill at producing elegant, nuanced wines that still boast the power and structure for long-term aging. Crunchy and red-fruit, with high-toned white... 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

Although much of Cole Ranch has been replanted to varieties from Jura & Savoie, some older, dry-farmed vines of Cabernet Sauvignon remain, which are used to make this Old World-inspired wine with dark fruit, pleasant earthiness,... Read More

This classic Napa Valley cab bursts with seductive aromas and flavors of dark black fruit, cedar, bay laurel, cocoa, and plum with savory undertones of bay leaf and mushroom. Ripe and juicy with excellent complexity and depth.... Read More

From California’s prized Sonoma Coast AVA, this terrific Chardonnay is fermented in stainless steel and aged in French oak for an expression indicative of the area’s typical style: fresh, citrusy acidity lifts ripe... Read More

When he’s not making zinfandel for Turley, Tegan Passalacqua crafts the beautiful, small-production Sandlands wines—some of California’s most sought-after! This unique blend comes from three very old vineyards... 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

From organically-farmed estate vineyards in Los Carneros, this complex, balanced white displays aromas and flavors of jasmine, lemon blossom, summer melon, citrus peel, peach, and flinty minerality, all lifted by excellent acidity.... 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

Vibrant aromas and flavors of wild strawberry, peach, and hints of citrus zest. Mouthwatering acidity balances the pure fruit and strong mineral undertones. The finish is dry and refreshing with hints of lime, watermelon and hints... Read More

Inspired by California’s pre-prohibition days, when workhorse varieties were blended instead of focusing on single, better-known varieties, Daniel Callan’s ‘red table wine’ offers vibrant, lively red &... Read More

This fresh, funky ‘orange’ wine from Stolpman Vineyards offers the perfumed floral aromas characteristic of Muscat and Gewürztraminer with ripe tropical fruit, savory undertones, and elegant minerality, all lifted... Read More

Produced toward the end of Renaissance Vineyard’s heyday as one of the greatest cult producers of California Cabernet Sauvignon, and then bought back by the original winemaker, Gideon Beinstock, this is a rare example of... Read More

Tensley's 'Joey Tensley' line strives to offer distinct expressions of classic varieties at an exceptional value. The 2017 Chardonnay is a luxurious example of the Central Coast terroir with layered aromas of lemon... Read More

This restrained, lighter-bodied Syrah has all the varietal dark-fruit and savory flavors without jammy ripeness or out-of-balance alcohol—an incredibly versatile wine with food, this should please a wide variety of palates.... Read More

This fresh, funky blend makes use of two red varieties—Garnacha & Graciano—along with a small of Albarino, a white variety, for a bright, light, fresh wine with plenty of juicy red fruit, elegant minerality, and surprising... Read More

A classically-styled, powerful Zinfandel with jammy notes of dark stewed fruit, raisins, blackberry, mulberry, spice, and a hedonistic finish with more ripe fruit and vanilla. Bold, broad-shouldered, and perfect for fans of Cali... Read More

A classically-styled California Chardonnay from winemaker Jamey Whetstone, this wine deftly balances New World richness with Old World elegance. Notes of lime peel, ripe Meyer lemon, and yellow apple are lifted by linear acidity... Read More

Jamey Whetstone learned winemaking at Turley and spent a summer at Dujac, so it’s no surprise he knows his way around an excellent Pinot Noir! Bright, floral aromas of rose petal, dark cherry, and oak spice lead to a ripe,... Read More

Opulent and layered, with notes of currants, cassis, plums, bing cherries, clove, cedar, cocoa, and vanilla imparted by time in oak. This is a wonderfully bold, broad-shouldered wine for fans of big Cali reds that pair perfectly... Read More

Coming from two cool, coastal vineyard sites, this Pinot Noir is fresh, bright, and incredibly elegant, with aromas and flavors of cranberry, pomegranate, wildflowers, and wet stone. Aging in neutral oak adds pleasant structure... Read More