Dense, dark, and brooding. An inviting richness comprised of black fruits: mountain berry, plum, and cherry. The intensity of the fruit profile is threaded by clove, leather, and dried herbs. A luxurious profile, savory tannin... Read More
This wine is a throwback to the earliest Cabernet Sauvignon made in California. It is taught, vibrant, and boasts refined tannins. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon using the Rixford clone planted in the 1920s at 1312 to 1660 ft. elevation... Read More
Elegant, medium-bodied, fresh, and pure with moderate acidity and lingering tannins. Concentrated flavor of cherry, blackberry, earth, licorice, citrus, salinity, chocolate, and baking spices caress the silky palate. In the late... Read More
Planted in 1981 to the Mt. Eden clone of Pinot Noir in shale soils which are intermixed with decomposed marine sediments with slightly less clay than the neighboring Hellenthal vineyard. No soil amendments are added, enabling... Read More
The San Andreas Fault Estate Pinot Noir is charming and complex, with a captivating dark cherry nose with notes of licorice and baking spice. The tannins are gentle yet present, making this a perfect wine for both the impatient... Read More
It bursts from the glass with generous pomegranate, cranberry and raspberry preserves aromas and accents of orange peel, aniseed and tea leaves. The palate is stunning: it strikes a balance between highly concentrated, nuanced... Read More
Tucked away just east of the town of Occidental, Charles Heintz Vineyard is one of the region’s oldest historic vineyard sites. This site begged for wine grapes, specifically Chardonnay, with its classic Goldridge sandy... Read More
Notes of wild blackberries, luxardo cherries, plums, crème de cassis with hints of fresh spring flowers. This full bodied expression displays beautiful ripeness with elegant, very... Read More
This gorgeous wine is fragrant with cinnamon, rose petal and cedar aromas, then rich in black cherries, plums and flowers with a medium body and moderate tannins. A firm texture and balancing acidity lead to good length in the... Read More
Deep ruby with a jeweled appearance, the 2021 Pinot Noir West Sonoma Coast is pure with framboise and lavender wildflowers. Medium to full-bodied, with great structure, it’s beautifully pure and persistent, with notes of... Read More
A brilliant Pinot Noir! Rose, lavender and rosemary aromas spring from the bottle. Layers of ripe strawberries, cranberries, red plum, raspberry and Rainier cherry unfold shortly thereafter. Textured fruit flavors of blood orange,... Read More
Brimming with savory white pepper, lavender, blackberry, cassis, dried herbs and anise. Signature Howell Mountain tannin and texture provide a cohesive balance in this elegant behemoth.
Dragon Vineyard is an estate-farmed, certified... Read More
As usual for this site, the hue is the darkest, most intense ruby/purple. The nose shows off ripe raspberry, black plum, cherry liquor, tea leaf, rose petal and citrus peel with subtle soil notes. While expressive right away,... Read More
This wine jumps out of the glass with aromas of fresh black cherry and plum. Layers of savory cherry compote, earth, cedar and graphite are rounded out by a long finish with hints of dark chocolate, balanced acidity and minerality.... Read More
A very pretty, understated offering from Hirsch. Silky tannins wrap around a core of bright red-toned fruit, cedar, sweet pipe tobacco and dried herbs. This mid-weight Pinot is all charm.
43% Hirsch Vineyards (Fort Ross-Seaview... Read More
Generous aromatics of both unique herbal and intense dark fruit tones leap from the glass. A symphony of eucalyptus, black cherry, fig, and sage evolve and sing with some time in the glass, while supple tannin and integrated acidity... Read More
For lack or better description, Burgundy in color. Ether like aromas of cherry, earth, and tea. A brisk acidity and lingering fine finish. Grown amongst the coast and redwoods of Santa Cruz. A sophisticated wine.
Fragrant nose of plum, lavender, black cherry, graphite, anise, herbs, and roasted coffee. A liberal dose of mountain tannins adds additional gravitas. The overall effect is wondrous, and the powerful finish left us awestruck.... Read More
Blackberry, black plum, and cassis. Plush on the entry and midpalate with tones of espresso, smoked herbs, and raw chocolate, the wine also shows off notes of fire-roasted pepper and tobacco within its voluminous mouthfeel and... Read More
A pale straw hue. Aromas of flint, brioche, and lemon curd. A beautifully delicate and pristine Chardonnay. Aging will only help this wine develop weight and complexity.
Concentrated notes of blackberries and raspberries with hints of orange zest and herbs. The rich and juicy palate is balanced by fresh acidity and silky tannins. Aged for 14 months in 25% new French oak, 25% terra cotta Amphora,... Read More
Brambly berries, leather, cedar, dried herbs. With no new oak influence, this wine is a transparent taste of beautiful coastal mountain Cabernet Sauvignon ... Outward's ode to the old-school Cabs of California.
A brilliant ruby color. Lifted and inviting aromas of cherry, dried roses, cardamom and tea leaf, with dark cherry, a deep, base note that continues to transfer to the palate. This blend of all our Sonoma Coast sites has come... Read More
Showing aromas of cherry, cranberry, wild blueberry, and red plum with hints of pink peppercorn and bergamot, the medley is bright and cheerful. The beautifully textured palate shows loads of juicy red and black cherry, blood... Read More
The inaugural vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon is exclusively sourced from the stony, serpentine block 46B of the Santa Ynez Vineyard, tucked into the easternmost reaches of the Happy Canyon AVA. This 170 acre vineyard - planted... Read More
County Line Chardonnay unfurls with a delicate roundness, offering notes of lemon curd, golden delicious apple, acacia honey, and jasmine blossom. A hint of flintiness coupled with lean acidity quenches the palate, and lends a... Read More
Vivid dark red color. Effusive aromatic intensity with a perfume that translates to the palate in notes of red cherry liqueur, black plum, sage, violet and peach blossom that both lift from the glass and linger on the finish.... Read More
A harmonious balance of fruit and earth, County Line Pinot Noir opens with notes of raspberry compote, strawberry rhubarb pie, wild sage and dried clove. Rounded tannins further accentuate the bright berry flavors and warm spice... Read More
Citrus-driven notes, with a sprinkling of yellow apples and pineapples. On the palate, the wine has refreshing minerality, a touch of well-integrated oakiness, and crunchy pears.
The sage, autumnal older sister to the spring verve of the Juvenile, Old Vines encompasses everything Turley stands for. Teeming with dark berries, currants, baking spices, earth, and a sprinkle of petrichor on the nose. The palate... Read More
A pale yellow in glass with aromas of fresh cut hay, apples, and citrus. A brisk acidity keeps the wine lively and is signature of this mountain grown fruit. A long finish with brioche and citrus.
Fragrant scents of raspberry, strawberry and blueberry with touches of blood orange, charcuterie and dried herbs. The light-bodied palate is chalky and vibrant with an understated yet perfumed core of fruit and a long, ethereal... Read More
A blend of Yamhill-Carlton and Dundee Hills fruit – reflects a gorgeous ruby robe segueing to deep aromas of black cherries, cranberries, dried rose, sweet tobacco, and smoky soil. On the palate, cherry, and black plum fruit... Read More
The nose is poised and elegant, with inviting aromas of orchard fruits, toasted marshmallows, nougat and praline. The palate is energetic and laser-like in focus, leading to a crunchy, salivating finish that adds weightlessly... Read More
Moderately saturated ruby color leads into aromas of red cherry, black plum, apple skin and cinnamon. Lithe and textured, and a pure pleasure to drink. Refined tannins and acids keep this gulpable blend balanced and inviting.... Read More
Aromas of crushed raspberries, black cherries, orange peel, purple flowers, pomegranate, rose petals, river rocks, forest floor, and subtle spices. The palate is smooth and supple with fine-grained tannins.
A blend of signature Santa Barbara County vines, it's intensely savory, textured and a testament to its cool growing season. Maple bacon, white pepper, black currant and perfume leap from the glass before squeezing back into... Read More
Pretty scents of quince, poached pear, spring honey, chalk and roasted almonds. The medium-bodied palate is satiny, savory and expansive with dynamic flavor layers and a very long finish.
This is a very delicate expression of California Cabernet, with mild tannins in the background from the small berries. There is also a mineral core to this wine, a common thread that you’ll find in many of the wines from... Read More
Dry with rich citrus fruit and light red berries. Made up of 70% Pinot Gris grown at 1000ft elevation in the Chehalem Mountains, allowing sugar ripeness and physiological ripeness to move in tandem resulting in structural balance,... Read More
The Wonderland Project was founded in 2010 by wine broker and former sommelier, Matt Ahern with the help of pedigreed Sonoma grape growers. The Wonderland Project produces Sonoma County Appellation Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from... Read More
Very Pinot-y Pinot for people who actually like Pinot and not that mass-market swill. Co-farmed by Megan and vineyard owner Larry Makjavich. Three picks at varying degrees of ripeness. 100% destemmed. Fermented on skins for two... Read More
Fresh, crushed pineapple submerged in creamy coconut. A fancy Blended Pina Colada but with a balancing kick of Sauvignon Blanc crispness that rum could never deliver – maybe that special occasion virgin pina colada Mom and... Read More
This grenache rosé is intentional direct-to-press, Provençal-inspired rosé: crisp and mineral-driven while delivering vibrant fruit aromas. Notes of pink lemonade and rose petals all waft from the glass while... Read More
Dark red fruit, with notes of dried sage, roasted red pepper and a certain salty freshness that is common in Santa Barbara. There is ample acidity and great tannic structure.
Classical Oregon Pinot noir characteristics of bramble fruit (think raspberries and blackberries), smoky leather, wet rocks, and mushroomy earthiness. Aged in predominantly neutral oak barrels to let the fruit shine.
The Nouveau is a blend of rosé and red wine, everything brought in and made this year. Fox Hill Vineyard Sangiovese makes the base of the Nouveau and a co-fermented blend of more than 30 grape varieties Broc brought in... Read More
Dry, with tannic structure, it is aromatic yet accessible. Cloudy, and natural in style, this is an approachable and refreshing orange. Tangy notes of stone fruit.
Beautifully aromatic. Juicy black fruit and wild berries with spice.
Grenache 44%, Syrah 42%, Mourvedre 14% from four vineyard sites in Los Olivos and the greater Santa Ynez Valley - Rolling Vines, Bernat, Coteaux de Clair, and... Read More
A fragrant wine, bursting with candied violets, red berry fruit, forest, and conifer notes that mingle with lightly-roasted espresso beans. Lively, medium-bodied, fresh and inviting with flavors of juicy cherry and tart cranberry... Read More
Lieu Dit Sauvignon Blanc is gorgeous. Bright and racy in the glass, it presents a striking combination of varietal aromas and flavors, but with an added kick of texture from the portion of the wine that is fermented and aged in... Read More
Purple flowers and black raspberries are two signatures in this wine. The other feature is connected to the vast redwood forests found here. In sum, it is the melange of flowers, fruit, and forest that defines this terroir.... Read More
For Swick's second release of this blend, they applied two months of whole cluster maceration to all the varietals and then aged everything in neutral French oak for 14 months. The result is a bit more serious and firm as... Read More
Notes of ripe pear and apple backed by a fresh structure of well-balanced acidity. The wine lingers through the broad finish with concentrated citrus, fine minerality and light-footed fade that belies the richness of fruit.... Read More
Only 75 cases produced. The 2022 One Egg Sauvignon Blanc was fermented and aged in a 700 liter concrete egg tank for 24 months before bottling. The nose expresses very subtle aromas of cut grass with tropic hints of guava and... Read More
The close distance to the Pacific Ocean and sandy soils of the vineyard give this wine it's freshness and an aroma of seashells on the nose with soft, white flowers, yellow apple skin, tarragon, and french vanilla. The palate... Read More
Serve this wine with a chill! Bursting with fresh cherry through the mouth. A friendly carbonic upfront zip followed by a touch of tart berry eschewing in a dusting of zippy tannin.
The fruit on the nose spans from bright red to black plum. The body comes off deep and coating with fine chalky tannins on the finish. Fresh black plum sings above the rich density. The wine has the energy to stand up to all meat... Read More
It has a sunset cranberry color that comes as a result of Pinot gris skins being blended with the tangerine hues of Big Salt. It’s aromas remind me of a carrot orange creamsicle stirred into a cup of hibiscus tea, steeped... Read More
Pear and citrus notes on the nose and delicious flavors of pineapple and apricots on the palate. Harvesting the fruit early maintains the natural fresh acidity.
Mineral-driven and refreshing. Made with organically grown grapes from Santa Barbara County, this crisp, clean wine sees absolutely no oak and the result is an effortlessly delicious white that pairs well with almost any food.... Read More
Lemonade is a Pinot Noir based Rosé sourced from organic and biodynamic vineyards of Oregon. This vintage is bright and floral with nuances of strawberry, raspberries, grapefruit and candied cherry blossom
Firm, focused and dense, with blackberry, cherry, sandalwood and grilled rosemary flavors, coming together seamlessly on the long, vivid finish. Old world structure showing flavors of cassis, black cherry and cocoa with leather,... Read More
Ultra-aromatic sauv blanc zest and green apple blasting out of the glass. Complimented by touches of firm pear and a surge of lemon-lime, even tangerine citrus. One-Two-Three steps on the palate with acid leading, followed by... Read More
Sage and Cherry Jolly Rancher explode from the glass immediately after the first pour. The nose continues like a ping pong match between strawberry black tea and sweet herbs, often shifting shape between each pass. The palate... Read More
Tastes like fresh cranberry, Montmorency cherries, and strawberry jello shooters.
Partial carbonic fermentation to get the perfect balance of fresh fruit while maintaining a slightly rustic Italian funk. Fermented in sealed stainless... Read More
Strawberry married with cool, firm peach. Breezy lemon-lime and lifting mint combine effortlessly through the light and playful palate. Smooth, with just a hint of refreshing tang leaving you wanting more.
A dry rose with incredible cherry red aromas. Sourced from certified organic Cabernet Sauvignon, we take the free run juice to achieve the perfect pink color, and allow native fermentation to amplify the candy red aromas. At just... Read More
Big Salt is wildly aromatic, laced with Gewurz and Muscat overtones, but framed by citrusy Riesling. Ovum Wines tries to capture a day at the beach in a bottle. Fresh, dry, breezy - the bright aromas of the wine are met with a... Read More
Ripe apple, zesty citrus, and a touch of buttery goodness,
Fermented in a combination of stainless steel tanks and neutral French oak barrels, then racked to all older French oak barrels and left sur lies until the completion... Read More
Alluring dark berry and cherry flavors are nicely highlighted by toasty oak, vanilla and orange zest notes. Rich and concentrated with lots of good structural acidity
There's a rather discreet scent of white flowers and perhaps pineapple. But while the scent of Picpoul is subtle, one is forcefully struck by the wine's bracing acidity and its unique savoriness. A touch of Grenache Blanc... Read More
The color is a deep, vivid violet-red. On the nose, the wine has a haunting kirsch nose (from the Cinsault), along with associated small red fruit (red and black currant) and perhaps a bit of blackberry. Juiciness, fruit (but... Read More
Subtle, discreet oak spice nicely supports citrus and apple flavors. Hints of flint and mineral notes chime in on the finish. A very complex and well-structured Washington Chardonnay.
An initial impression of rich, buttery cream quickly turns to aromas of honey and lightly toasted almonds, followed by tropical aromas of pineapple, citrusy lemon and crème brulee. The wine is refreshing on the palate,... Read More
