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