‘Hero’ is part of the Beau Vigne ‘Cult’ series of wines produced by Julien Fayard. Sourced from Napa, Sonoma, and appellated North Coast, this wine offers a richly savoury bouquet of rose petals, red liquorice,... Read More
This wine is a crowd-pleasing smash hit! We'd compare this to blends at twice the price. Lush, dark, and bold with big flavors of blackberry pie and black cherries, dark chocolate, and baking spices. It's silky and full... Read More
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Crown Vineyard is a saturated inky red color and is compact and deep on the nose, with notes of pencil lead, black cherries, compact currants, and cedar. It was raised for 32 months in 52% new... Read More
Just bottled, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Montecillo Vineyard Old Vine is one of the most elegant wines I have ever tasted from this site. Orange peel, mint, chalk and white pepper are all beautifully lifted. The 2023 possesses... Read More
The 2023 Zinfandel Beeson Ranch is a very pretty wine. Floral and spice overtones lead into a core of red cherry fruit, blood orange, cedar, mint and sweet pipe tobacco. There's a ton of pure Zinfandel character here. This... Read More
This wine consistently makes a compelling case for one of the best under $50 Oregon Pinot Noirs. Winemaker Ben Casteel believes that the entry-point wine is often the most reflective of an estate’s quality, and therefore... Read More
Blackbird's entry-level red is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Zinfandel. Marked by scents of black cherries, dried herbs and a hint of red berries on the nose, the 2021 Arise Proprietary... Read More
LFG. I'm guessing the winemakers mean, Let's freaking go. Given the beautiful 2023 vintage, LFG should stand for let's freaking grin. A captivating boysenberry sorbet and blueberry aroma combination is counterpointed... Read More
A supple, deeply fruity wine that’s generous in blueberry, milk chocolate and black cherry flavors on a full body. Mild tannins keep the texture smooth and easy in this Bordeaux-style red blend that is dominated by cabernet... Read More
The 2019 Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County brings more up-front fruit, with lots of ripe framboise and strawberry notes as well as flowers and spice. Pure, up-front, wonderfully balanced, and elegant on the palate, it has nicely... Read More
The newer ownership of this historic brand is doing a solid job of keeping the Rhône vibe and mission alive. This blend of 69% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 14% Cinsaut and 2% Petite Sirah offers fresh red currant aromas that are... Read More
Here's a Cabernet Franc from Paso Robles that retains varietal character while showing the region's inherent power. Aromas of oregano, thyme, purple flower, and black plum draw in the nose. The palate shows a slightly... Read More
