Rose petals, lychee and pink grapefruit waft up from the glass in an aromatic stream before tangy acidity powers the delicious, dry and (for Gewurz) restrained flavors that light up the palate. This wine is perfect to serve any... Read More
A reserved, streamlined version, with fine-grained cedar and savory threads running through a core of gently mulled cherry, fresh damson plum and red currant coulis notes. There's pretty perfume on the finish. Best from 2025... Read More
There are 15,000 cases of Honig's affordably priced 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon. While it may not make you see stars, it's a solid value play (for Napa Valley), matching mixed cherries with mocha and cedar shadings and some... Read More
What first excited us about J. Wilkes wines is how affordable they are! Santa Barbara makes boutique wines - nothing is mass-produced there, so prices tend to be high. These babies are affordable and still have that classic, Santa... Read More
This Chardonnay comes from vineyards where the temperature often swings up to 50 degrees in a single day! This combination of warm days and cold nights yields mineral-rich Chardonnay with great acidity. This is not the creamy,... Read More
In this seamless expression of Syrah, the nose weaves through dark fruit and purple flower aromas with nothing obtrusive. The palate is also cohesive, loaded with purple fruit and flower flavors dusted in pepper and dried herb.... Read More
The 2018 Syrah Haley is a stunning Syrah from 25-year-old vines in the Rockpile vineyard (2,010 feet elevation) made with 40% whole cluster and aged 18 months in 80% new French oak. Deep ruby-purple, it is deeply scented with... Read More
The 2018 Zinfandel Rinaldi Vineyard comes from organically farmed vines, some more than 100 years old. It was made with 20% whole cluster and aged 18 months in 30% new French oak. It has a pale ruby color and segues from tar to... Read More
Checking in as a final blend of 40% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 8% Petit Verdot, the 2017 Fenix reveals a saturated purple color as well as sexy notes of black cherries, currants, ground herbs, chocolate,... Read More
The gorgeous nose of freshly ground pepper, red currant and red cherry immediately catches your attention. Medium-to full-bodied with fine tannins. There is so much pure and exhilarating red fruit and spice here. It always remains... Read More
Lovely, leafy aromas of fresh garden herbs, drying tobacco leaf, bay leaf, grilled plum and baked strawberry. Medium-to full-bodied with fine, slightly tense tannins. An array of juicy red and black fruit and berries on the palate.... Read More
A whiff brings a classic profile of caramel, black tea and heavy old oak. The palate brings notes of butter cookie, pie crust and sweet cherry that cascade into a long spicy finish comprised of cinnamon, black pepper and more... Read More
