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
Soft, generous red wine with beautiful notes of red fruits, sweet spices and delicate herbs, all coming together in a medium-bodied, terroir-driven style. The wine offers excellent depth, a long, elegant finish and an inspiring... 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
Cerbaiona's Rosso di Montalcino shares the same great terroir and micro-climate as the Cerbaiona Brunello, but is subjected to less wood treatment and refinement in bottle before release. It is produced in even fewer amounts... 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
Ripe, but not in excess. A strong limestone character that gives it a nice texture. A very fine wine with a dominant red fruit flavor such as redcurrant, pomegranate with a spicy background and extremely fine tannins.
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
Dense garnet red. Aromas of wild strawberries, raspberries, dark cherries, plums, dried herbs, undergrowth, rocks and branches. Juicy, supple with subtle tannins and a lively, powerful acidic. A great charmer that is already a... 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
Nose of ripe apple and notes of honey, a touch of lemon and hot stone. Round and fresh mouth, then almost tannic, with increasing acidity. The finish is chalky and refreshing, with a fairly pronounced bitterness reminiscent of... Read More
Medium, slightly transparent ruby red color. Aromas of sour cherries, sweet cherries, raspberry, blackcurrant, undergrowth and a subtle hint of gunpowder. Juicy, clear, sophisticated; ripe, agile acidity with well-integrated tannins.... 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.
“Le Clousot” encompasses Michel’s youngest Trousseau vines (30 years old), and as such it offers perhaps the least concentration but the most lift of his three pure-Trousseau bottlings, with high-toned cherry... Read More
The Bourdy Jura Rouge is a blend of Pinot Noir, Trousseau and Poulsard from high elevation alpine vineyards with various exposures. This wine really takes the drinker to its place of origin. Little red flowers, sweet herbs, perfume,... Read More
Aged for 4 years in barrel without being topped up before bottling. This is a “baby Vin Jaune” according to Jean Francois. Powerful aromatics and richness. Nutty, appley, spiced.
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 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
Golden yellow color. Fine, fresh and elegant nose of pear and hay, toasted bread with melted butter, spicy notes of tobacco, vanilla and frankincense. On the palate, it balances mineral notes with considerable weight and richness.... Read More
Light ruby color. The nose is soft and fragrant with red berry fruit and floral aromas. The palate is elegant and harmonious with flavors of raspberry, pine needles and spice. Medium-bodied, clean, chalky tannins with an impeccable... Read More
With a tight core of saline terroir enveloped within ripe medium bodied fruit, this Chenin Blanc delivers a focused example of Thibaud’s style of ripe fruit matched with elegance and precision.
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 wine presents a pale yellow color and a discreet, mineral nose highlighted by notes of lemon. On the palate, it is rich and fleshy, with a fresh, tangy finish that opens up delightfully.
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
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
Rich bouquet of crushed plums, sage and balsamic spice. It's pure energy on the palate, silky yet sleek with racy acidity and depths of crisp wild berry fruits, underpinned by tactile minerals and hints of tangerine. It leaves... 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
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.
Juicy yet with a Volnay-like sense of savory earth, its finesse and equilibrium allow it to sit comfortably alongside Bitouzet’s wines from more hallowed terroirs.
Francois’s Bourgogne Passetoutgrains, from the Grange... Read More
Bright, floral and effusive, it strikes right out of the gate. Crushed flowers, mint, spice and blood orange all race out of the glass. A wine of vibrancy and nuance, impresses with its exceptional beauty and overall harmony.... Read More
An intriguing mix of Old World and New World with a commanding presence in the glass. Macerated whole cluster for two months before aging in neutral French oaks for 14 months. Tobacco, dark cherry, and mint aromatics lead to a... 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
Aromas of ripe raspberry, strawberry and red currant with hints of rose and blood orange. The palate is fresh and creamy with raspberry and tart strawberry with a nice mineral kick and sappy fruit in the refreshing finish. 50%... Read More
The Uccelliera Rosso is highly limited in production, featuring an unusually powerful nose. Aromas of crunchy dark cherries and black currants, compounded by smoke and tobacco notes. Pure and unctuous in the mouth with loads of... Read More
Elegant Sauvignon with a very distinct fruity aroma dominated by citrus (grapefruit) and at the same time floral elements – passion fruit, roses and white flowers. A smooth, delicate "vin feminine".
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.
This wine has a unique mineral character that is bone dry with zero residual sugar. Not a fruit bomb, but quite elegant and long with earthy red currant and black raspberry fruit. Enjoy, served slighty cool.... 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.
Ruby red with purple tones. The nose is full and ripe with fruit of plums and cherries with an undertone of coffee and cocoa. On the palate, this medium-bodied wine has a beautiful creamy mouthfeel with flavors of blackberries,... Read More
A fresh and energetic style, displaying fresh raspberry and cherry flavors with zesty mineral overtones. The palate consists of bitter cherry and red berry flavors. Juicy acidity lifts the fruit and carries it through a long,... Read More
Clean nose, bright, rich, soft and earthy. Aged in barrel for 12 months before being racked to concrete and stainless steel for an additional 8 months of aging before bottling.
Medium-gold in color. Aromas of key lime, peach, and lemon pith. Medium-full bodied on the palate, with a refreshing acidic grip. Aged in barrel for 12 months before being racked to concrete and stainless steel for an additional... 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
Bright cherry fruit, red berries, and candy-like aromas on the nose. Its opens up on the palate, with notes of sour cherry, blood orange, and cola on the front of the palate, with subtle earthy undertones, forest floor, and touch... 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
A younger, fresher and more lively wine that is the expression of their flagship grape variety, Grillo, and its territory. Six months on fine lees has lent some texture, but otherwise this is all about zip and salty moreishness.... Read More
Open and expressive in its youth, it pairs stone fruits, brine and a pleasant, almond-like bitterness to great effect. The wine is fermented and aged in old concrete vats and while the majority is given a direct press, around... Read More
This is an overdelivering Sangiovese, with perfectly encapsulated fruit and just the right amount of supporting grip. The Chianti Colli Senesi ‘normale’ is 100% Sangiovese. Maceration lasted a month. Aged for one year... Read More
Pale golden hue, releasing a captivating bouquet of floral aromas, ripe peaches, and a whisper of citrus. The Sylvaner provides a crisp backbone, the Pinot Auxerrois contributes a creamy texture, and the Muscat Chasselas imparts... Read More
The Montesecondo Sangiovese is a very pretty wine that emphasizes freshness and vivacity. Crushed red berries, spice, orange peel and floral notes give this mid-weight, translucent Sangiovese tons of character and complexity.... Read More
Light-bodied, fruity, and floral. Rich with flavor while still soft and vibrant, bursting with inky black plum, blueberry, fig and a dusting of lavender.
Here we have the quintessential Italian table wine. Generous red berries, smooth tannin, bright finish. Organic farming, spontaneous fermentation, no fining or filtering, low sulfur additions. In simpler terms, Montepulciano that... Read More
The wine is youthful and very expressive delivering an abundance of high-toned, red fruit character with background flavors of spice. On the palate, the wine is fresh and juicy with a medium body and light, airy finish.... Read More
The color is beautiful bright light rose. The aroma is pure and filled of fresh hay and fine baked apple, hints of kumquat and of a rose in full bloom. The mouth-feel is vibrant and refreshing, perfectly balanced with lovely fruit... Read More
This is no-nonsense, organically farmed, young-vine Chardonnay that is ripe, yet sizzles with energy and acidity. And just to make sure that the wine glows in the dark, the Brand brothers add a small bit of Riesling to the cuvée... Read More
The wine shows surprising complexity with notes of spring flowers and a streak of minerality that provide a beautiful framework. Because the wine finishes with such clean and bracing acidity, the rich mid-palate of melon and stone... 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
This Cabernet Sauvignon touts a gorgeous bouquet of blackcurrant, gravel, mint, and violets. Fresh and lifted, the palate boasts additional notes of black cherry, plum, and blood orange. The finish is long and bright, shaped by... 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
This wine is 100% Grenache and produces a classically spicy, full-bodied wine that speaks clearly of the “garrigue” of the region. Produced from the younger (but not young) vines (average 35 years old) of the estate.... Read More
Fresh, dry and delicious, making the case for bigger is better (at least in terms of volume). Bright aromatics of red cherries and raspberries give way to copious amounts of strawberry and hints of cedar on the palate.... Read More
As brisk and aromatic as a late-autumn walk in the woods, this spectacular-value red epitomizes why Beaujolais is one of the most talked-about regions in the wine world right now.
This wine displays a bright ruby red color, with lively violet hues. On the nose it is intense, showing notes of red fruits, strawberry and fresh plums. As the wine opens, it also shows mineral notes of graphite. On the palate... Read More
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
100% hand-picked, this luminous cherry colored Malbec with pink hues offers a delicate first nose of red currant, minty blackberry leaves and tenuous smoky notes. Aromas of passion fruit, accompanied by gentle white pepper complete... Read More