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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
