The N.V. Fine Muscat offers the most complexity of this hedonistic trio. Dark amber-colored, it delivers flavors of toffee, caramel, brown sugar, and dates. It is well balanced and has a long, pure finish. -Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate ...More

The 2009 Pirouette offers vibrant aromas of black cherry, violets, and incense that leap from the glass. Ripe currant flavors, hints of black olive, roasted coffee bean and vanilla nuances provide layers of depth, with excellent structure and polished tannins contributing to its lengthy finish. ...More

The 2009 Vietti Nebbiolo Perbacco offers up generous fruit along with menthol, spices and hard candy, showing notable intensity while retaining an essentially mid-weight style. Round, suave tannins add to the long and refined finish. ...More

The nose is full of high toned red fruit and complimented by minerals and subtle spice. The front palate exudes raspberry jam and cherry pie, which gives way to rich flavors of French oak. The tannins are well balanced and approachable from a young age. The elegance and sense of place that this wine exudes will prove to be a hallmark of the vintage. The finish is long and pure, leaving no doubt that this is a well balanced Zinfandel. Enjoy the 2011 Dry Creek Zinfandel over the next 4-6 years. ...More

Intensely perfumed with honeysuckle, fresh pineapple and melon, this effusive Chardonnay unfurls in the glass to reveal underlying tones of pine needles and vanillin … with just a touch of muskiness. The focused mineral-laced entry leads to mouthwatering acid and fresh citrus flavors on the palate. This wine finishes long, with lime peel and an echo of tropical fruits. Both elegant and energetic, our North Coast Chardonnay is decidedly coastal in structure. ...More

The 2010 Estate Zinfandel is handcrafted from 30 year old vines grown on the valley floor of the wineries Estate, a 5 acre site that produces wines that are rich in color and flavor. In this garnet hued wine, look for aromas of blackberry, black and red cherry, wild berry, anise, and subtle dusty earth tones. It is a well structured Zin with a balanced mouth feel and elegant tannins. Flavors of blackberry, black and red cherry, red licorice, carry through to it’s delightful finish. ...More

Very dark garnet in color, with a big, brooding, black cherry nose, it shows hints of cola, exotic spices, black coffee, and toast. The palate is rich, juicy, and highly extracted, with bright berries and cream flavors. A wine with intense structure but no trace of harshness, and its finish just goes on and on. ...More

Lip Smackingly Delicious!!! Dark plums, loads of blue/purple stone fruits, spicy vanilla, herbs...imagine a big handful of rosemary, lavender, sage, etc. toasting away on the grill and you get the idea. Smooth, ripe and beautiful wine that is an unabashed crowd-pleaser in my book. Get some! ...More

The 2009 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted to highlight the best qualities of our estate vineyards. Dark, rich and extracted, this wine has aromas of cassis, black cherry and currants. Balanced oak nuances add both a sweetness and roundness to this aromatic and powerful wine. Extraordinarily complex, while amazingly rich and smooth in the mouth, this wine offers superb richness and balance, and builds in intensity. The huge finishing fruit coats the entire palate. ...More

Super Kung Fu Girl! More depth and complexity than ever. Apricot, kumquat, nectarine and lime leaves. A great mid-palate intensity with a long, long minerally finish. ...More

Dark plum, anise, and Pu-erh tea aromatics set the stage for the flavors of dried cherries, dried wild mushroom and baker’s cocoa flavors that follow. Tender and cohesive in the mouth with a very firm and savory palate impression and finish. ...More

Ripe black cherries and vanilla bean come to mind when appreciating the aroma of our 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon. Hints of cinnamon complement the rich fruit character. The palate is warm and inviting with bold flavors of ripe black cherries, wild blackberries and cocoa. The creamy texture of this wine is enhanced by soft tannins and a finish of warm toasty cedar. To date, we feel this is the richest example of Cabernet Sauvignon from our hillside vineyard. ...More

The nose reveals ripe plum, baked cherries, crème de cassis and faint asphalt, and the palate is dense, showing rich flavors of currants, plum, mineral notes and a hint of cedar and cigar box. An ultra-silky finish discloses notes of tobacco and bittersweet chocolate. ...More

In two words, fresh and bright. We are thrilled with the agility and silkiness of this wine, with a touch of structure that gives it a pleasing body. On the nose, fresh cherries and bramble fruit dominate, with a little candied cranberry, pomegranate and orange zest. On the palate, red and black cherries comingle with unique tropical fruit notes that give this wine an edge. A moderate acidity, coupled with elegant and silky tannins, delivers a serious bang for your buck. ...More

The 38th vintage of Napa Valley Chardonnay is a classic Trefethen Chardonnay which highlights tropical and floral aromas with a hint of almond. This Chardonnay has a soft mouthfeel balanced with acidity and a stony minerality which makes this a very food-friendly wine. Flavors of apple pie and citrus, especially that of lemon zest, fill the palate of this rich and balanced Chardonnay. ...More

On the back side of the Hossfeld Vineyard lies a steeply terraced block of old vine Cabernet Sauvignon that sits across a gorge from a 19th century miniature Roman coliseum. Like this landmark, the 2009 rendition of Coliseum Cabernet is a pure mix of power and grace delivered seamlessly to the glass. Dark purple to the rim, immediately you are drawn to the core of this wine which is comprised of crushed dark fruits, floral notes, anise and subtle spices from perfectly seasoned French oak barrels. The mid palate embraces a multilayered texture, loads of soft and supple tannin and well integrated oak followed by a cocoa powder finish that takes this wine to the next level. It is a young and eager wine at this point, so cellaring for 4-5 years is recommended. Look for it to evolve further for ...More

On the nose abundant bouquet of dark red currant, vanilla and roasted coffee, with a subtle floral component . On the palate a well-balanced entry of fresh, lush red cherry and cassis, followed by warm spice and café mocha. Concentrated fruit flavors lead the way on the finish, wrapped in silky tannins, leaving a parting touch of pure, dark cassis. ...More

This sparkling wine is a pale, golden straw in color. Bubbles are full textured and persistent. On the nose the wine brings fresh citrus with hints of honey and white flowers. The flavor is fresh and clean, with ripe citrus, lemon, green apple, and touches of grapefruit, minerality, and some toast. The finish is light, refreshing, and crisp. ...More

This wine features massive tannins and flavors of dark fruit, toasted oak and characteristics of Amador County spicy aromas. ...More

Honeysuckle and Bosque Pear are immediate on the nose of the 2011 Sangiacomo Chardonnay. The nose also offers hints of white pepper, caramel, lily-perfume with some soapstone minerality. This Chardonnay has good viscosity, which becomes richer in time. More tropical notes of mango and pineapple are present on the palette. The residual Malic acid balances out the viscosity of this weighty wine. Bright with fruit in its youth this wine will develop nicely over the next 7-8 years. ...More

This wine comes almost entirely from Olsen Ranch vineyard, which is located on the east-facing hillsides on the west side of the Salinas Valley near the towns of Greenfield and Soledad. The wine is clear with a transparent ruby hue. Although this is a lighter hued Pinot Noir, it does not lack for flavor; it has a youthful explosive aroma of cherries and candied red fruit. Exuberant in its nose, it is silky and fine in its texture. This is an elegant, light and expressive Pinot Noir from a great appellation and wonderful vintage. ...More

Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino is a clear ruby red with garnet highlights. Pronounced notes of blackberry are elegantly accompanied by floral notes such as violet. The nose is complex and well-blended: spicy notes of black pepper and clove, tobacco and leather, and "jus de viande" reflect well the evolution of the wine. Resonating tannin textures, mellow structure with a long and elegant finish. ...More

The 2011 Failla Sonoma Coast Pinot is Outstanding! Rich tones of wild berry mountain fruit, earthy notes, herbs and sweet black cherries. Elegant with a expansive, savory mouth-feel show's impressive purity, and should drink great for another 6-8 years. ...More

The winemaker Joseph Wagner (son of Chuck Wagner from Caymus), the wines diverse fruit sources really come together to create a mindblasting Pinot! Bright, deep garnet color. Aromas of cola, blackberries and a sweet cedar note. A greatly layered palette abundant in flavor and texture. The first entry incases the mouth with a velvety richness. Then the wine unloads with flavors of bright cherry, cola, dried leaves undertoned with vanilla, leather and high style oak. The many layers emerge independently, then refocus while the supple tannins carry the wine through to a lingering, succulent finish. ( Fruit source 51% Monterey County 26% Sonoma County 23% Santa Barbara County) ...More

The wineries Central Coast Pinot Noir is a medium bodied wine which displays aromas of strawberry, cherry cola and raspberry fruit. On the palate, the Pinot offers bright and approachable flavors of cherry and strawberry combined with subtle layers of spice. The bright acidity combined with sweet oak results in a lingering finish. ...More

The growing conditions produced dark fruit flavors, very well balanced acids and tannins, and beautifully colored wines. This vintage is packed with intense fruit aromas of cherry, blackberry, cassis and sweet oak. Plus, there is sweetness to the intense fruit and oak flavors and a mouth watering, velvety structure from the tannins. The resulting character makes this a great vintage for enjoying now as well as aging. ...More

Rombauer Chardonnay Fans will totally be pleased! Fruit source 100% from Sangiacomo Family Vineyards the same vineyards used by Rombauer, and winemaker Richard Litsch whom previously was working at Romabuer! On the nose rich tones of honeysuckle, pear, coconut, and vanilla. On the palate tropical notes backed with lively acidity. A beautiful creamy vanilla-oak finish! ...More

A classic example of the nobility and consistently of Morey village vineyards—“Herbuottes” is a vibrant mix of spice and stony definition, with a pure and silky mouthful of red berries and orange rinds. ...More

Bright red color with a violet rim; aroma of red berries and mineral; palate is classic Barbera, bright raspberry/cranberry flavors with a very long finish. ...More