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

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 blend this year was 60% from Mount Eden's estate vines and 40% from Domaine Eden. This wine is icy clean, vibrant and mineral in style with flavors of citrus zest, quince and spring flowers. For lovers of precision and delicacy in the expression of Chardonnay, this is it. The wine should age beautifully for 7-10 years. ...More

Aromas marked by lush fruit and soft, silken mouth feel. Red fruits are predominant showcasing wild cherry, raspberry and marionberry with intriguing savory undertones hinting at tarragon and clove. Bright acidity preserves the wine's inherent sleekness and overall charm. ...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

The traditional aromas of lychee, honeysuckle and spice greet not only the nose, but the palate too. The 2010 Gewurztraminer has an exquisite brightness and juiciness on the palate that is reminiscent of mandarin orange. This mix of floral, spice, and fruit notes makes the wine a pleasure to drink in its youth, although the structure of the wine suggests an additional year or two of aging would be worth the wait. Indulge your senses by pairing this wine with a favorite curry dish, all types of spicy Asian, Indian, or Mexican cuisines, as well as fresh tropical fruits, smoked salmon, or a ginger glazed honey ham. ...More

The Ministry of the Vinterior has spared no expense or effort in farming what it feels is a paradigm of this variety. But individual taste is subjective and the general population will decide the flavors and qualities it finds in the wine. ...More

The 2011 Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc is bright and fresh. White grapefruit and hints of fresh cut hay jump out of the glass. The entry is vibrant, yet maintains elegance. On the palette, a blend of stone fruits and minerals give the wine great complexity. As you would expect from a wine that see’s no oak and no malo-lactic, it finishes clean with perfectly balanced acidity. Enjoy this wine with light appetizers, salads, seafood dishes or on its own on a warm summer evening. ...More

This 2008 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a complex and layered expression of California Cabernet. The wine has a dark garnet color and is bursting with fruit even as it is poured. It has a nose of cassis, violets, licorice, allspice and roasting coffee. On the palate, it has an extraordinarily rich attack, a satin texture and an exuberant expression of fruit on the mid-palate that comes from picking grapes at the peak of their ripeness. The wine finishes with notions of savory umami, and fruit with a medium tannic grip. Given proper cellaring, this wine should give drinking pleasure through 2032. ...More

The 2011 Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Gris has sweet and unctuous aromatics while showing crispness on the palate with vibrant citrus and grapefruit. True to Elk Cove Vineyards' style, a rich mouthfeel leads to a full and satisfying balanced finish. Drink this lovely white wine as an aperitif or with a variety of food pairings from salmon and main-course salads to Asian and Thai influenced dishes. ...More

Always supple and sweet; red berry flavors here are broad and juicy, with just the right amount of mineral edge and cut to keep everything lively and bright. A wonderfully pretty Pinot in 2010 and on that will deliver immediate pleasure. ...More

The 2011 Rickshaw Chardonnay offers a zingy, racy, and lemony treat preceded by fresh aromas of apple and pear. The incredibly cool vintage aided in adding another layer of bright acidity to the mix. This wine has energy to burn. ...More

The nose is peppery and full of ripe blueberry and dried cherry aromas. Fresh, lively, and spicy at first, this wine gives way to a richer, more mature smoothness provided by 7-month aging in three-year old oak barrels. ...More

A wine for all seasons, End Post delivers what Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon is all about; deep color, inviting aromatics, plenty of forward flavor and above all drinkability. Sourced from both estate fruit and neighboring vineyards this second vintage of End Post is a worthy successor to the inaugural 2009 vintage. Crafted with immediate gratification in mind the wine opens up with mixed scents of blackberries, loganberries and pomegranate. The effusive bright berry fragrances are nicely framed with vanilla accents to complement the high toned wafts of nutmeg and allspice derived from barrel aging. Aromas of warm mother earth and forest floor complete the aromatic profile. On the palate the wine is round, soft and utterly charming, ringing high on the aforementioned overall drinkability ...More

Straw yellow color (100% Fiano minutolo) with pale green reflexes. On the nose fresh notes of lemon and jasmine that evolve towards the pineapple and the rose, in a bouquet intense and complex. On the palate finely acid, fresh, has a good minerality and great persistence. ...More

This wine comes from gravely soil, that originates from the lower slopes of the Mayacamas. This Cab is all about bringing out the extract of the soil. Look for a dense black/purple rim in the glass. Vibrant black currant and dark cherry are followed by raspberry, vanilla, lavender and stones. The mid-palate brings exotic notes of cocoa, espresso bean, dried lavender and rose petals, while moving into the finish with minerality, spice and cigar box. The 2007 vintage is young and concentrated and should evolve beautifully for the next decade and a half. Opulence, intensity and power are the hallmarks of our 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon. ...More

Lively, zesty and endlessly pleasing, this Pinot Grigio seriously over-delivers. Borgo Belvedere vineyards sit at the feet of the inspiring Alps. Such high-altitude, cool terroir can only mean one thing-serious freshness. Wildflowers and a touch of fresh almonds on the nose; the mouth is a citrus festival, with one bracing gulp of energizing fruit after the next. A white wine that seriously outperforms on all counts. ...More

Grown on all iron-infused Devon Slate, this wine first feels like biting into a ripe white peach, juicy, rich, creamy and sweet, with a full aroma. Yet the wine offers great minerality and acidity to balance the sweetness and make it, well... a delicious joy. Most of the fruit comes from the famous grand cru vineyard site “Würtzgarten” (spice garden) in the town of Ürzig, which gives the wine its spicy profile. ...More

Top Pick!!! This wine is brought to you by the talents of Robert Foley (Paloma, Pride Mountain, Hourglass, etc.)! Big, ripe cherry pie, is accentuated with black cherry aromas and berry and camphor spice on the palate. A soft mid-palate with gripping Cabernet framework finishes with toasty oak and bright acidity. ...More

The 2010 Bishop's Peak Chardonnay has a lively bouquet of orange blossom with hints of green apple and tropical fruit. The fresh citrus theme continues on the palate and leads to a refreshingly crisp finish. This elegant chardonnay pairs well a wide variety of appetizers and light seafood dishes. ...More

This elegant Malbec is deep ruby red with violet tones and has an intense and bright bouquet with ripe fruit flavors of plums, red currants and raspberries. Aging in oak enhances and adds complexity and deep fruit character. ...More

This wine has been very difficult to keep in stock! It has been one of the best selling Chards at The Wine Stop! Be sure not to miss out on this one. Flamboyant bouquet of lemon zest, marzipan, fig, melon, butterscotch, lemon oil, roasted cumin, pineapple, and white roses. On the palate, rich and creamy, almost oily, with a zesty liveliness, wild honeysuckle, fresh melon, fennel, and crème brulee. The finish is long and penetrating. Drink now through 2018. ...More

The 2010 gives everything a Merlot should and more – lively, enticing red fruit with a core of deep, lush black fruit – red cherry and black cheery, red plum and black plum, spice and berry with hints of earth and smoke. This plush package is held together in a structure of fine, ripe tannins. ...More

Very dark garnet in color, this Pinot is juicy and ripe, lush and full. The nose is café mocha, clove, and cherry cola, and it’s very plush and rich in the mouth, with black cherry and cocoa flavors. The finish is soft and smooth, with bit of spicy oak. ...More

One of the top selling Zew Zealand Sauvignon Blancs in the world. This wine expresses wonderful notes of pineapple, guava and hint of citrus with a clean crisp finish. ...More

Rounded sweet tannins, full bodied on the mouth, ripe rich black fruit, mocha and chocolate with a generous rich finish. ...More

Typical of Grand Cru Bougros, this wine is always supple with a fresh style and a remarkably long finish.Its rich mineral character is balanced with fruity aromas and a hint of honey. ...More

The North Coast Pinot Noir offers a symphony of red fruits in the glass, joined by earthy forest floor elements and notes of rose petal, rosemary and sage. A bright entry of red cherry transitions midpalate to charcuterie and cranberry, offering a lovely acid/tannin balance. The late palate displays intriguing notes of quince and lavender, wrapped in a long, spicy finish. Overall, a multi-layered and palate-pleasing rendition of coastal Pinot Noir. ...More

Berries & spice! The 2010 features black currant and allspice flavors with a big mid-palate. The gentle grip of fine tannins lingers for a long while. Have fun pairing this with food! We’ll be enjoying this wine for years to come. The 2010 blend is 52% Merlot, 32% Petite Sirah, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Syrah, and 1% Petit Verdot. A winemaker’s dream is to be artistically free to combine characters into wine that is purely hedonic and non-compliant with varietal regulations, so the Griffin's blend will change with every vintage. Stock up if you find a favorite, as next year’s bottle will be a surprise. ...More