2021 Red Wine

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

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

Very dense with a dark blue/black color and an opaque center. This is a stellar wine with black cherry and blue fruits. The flavors are bright and focused with gorgeous layers of black cherry, plum butter, and mixed berry compote.... Read More

“Le Trame” expresses powerful, punchy minerality and a purity of fruit—robustly healthy, untampered fruit—that soars from the glass.

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

Elegant yet powerful supple red fruits with great concentration. Great finesse and length on the palate.

Vinified in steel with 30% whole clusters and aged 18 months in oak—notably, with no new barrels—it emphasizes... Read More

This wine is the very embodiment of the Mediterranean sun, garrigue and abundance, with stunning intensity and the ability to age in bottle for 10-15 years. Focused with harmonious notes of spice and fruit, and fine tannins offering... Read More

This is a Cornas that delivers admirably following a decanting. The mouth is superb, lusty and gentle with notes of blackberry, violet, lavender, raw meat and blueberry. Definitely accessible, but with obvious cellaring potential.... Read More

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

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

100% Sangiovese from the 0.5ha “il Bosco” parcel that sits by woodlands at 400-410 meters. Iron rich, red clay soils marine sediments. It comes from the highest vineyard parcel, surrounded by oak forests. Spontaneous... Read More

Brilliant magenta. Explosive red berry liqueur, incense and floral scents, along with hints of allspice and smoky minerals. Silky and seamless on the palate, offering deeply concentrated black raspberry, spicecake and violet and... Read More

This wine consistently delivers one of the greatest values to be found in Italian wine. The G.D. Vajra 2018 Barolo Albe has all its cards in play as an immediately enjoyable and extremely food-friendly Nebbiolo. This really is... Read More

Fresh on the nose with flavors of cassis, blackberry, herbal notes and minerality with silky tannins. Beautiful complexity and drinkability.

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

Deep ruby red, tending towards garnet with age. Opening with scents of red fruit, the bouquet evolves to become reminiscent of unsweetened cocoa, coffee and spices. Full-bodied and structured on the palate, dry and persistent.... Read More

A brilliant ruby red shade with notes of wild strawberry, rose petal, and a touch of tomato skin. Similar notes continue onto the palate with a light structure and mouthwatering, bright acidity.

Aromas of blackberries, blueberries, and earth turn to a palate that is intensely juicy and structured. Flavors of red plum and lingonberry are layered with woodsy herbs and bay leaf. Aged for 6 months in large used Austrian oak... Read More

Orange peel and fresh berry aromas and flavors. It’s medium-bodied with firm and racy tannins that are well-integrated in the wine.

Dark brick red with intense gooseberries and leather notes on the nose and hints of hay, with a surprisingly clean palate and playful tannins.

From organically farmed Xinomavro grapes, fermented by their native yeast with some... Read More

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

Aromas of red fruit and spices, with a medium full body, soft tannin, integrated acidity and a fruity finish.

Sourced from their estate vineyard in the western edge of the Upper Galilee at 800m ASL. Soils are composed of a gravelly... 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.

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