Wine

"Dark in color, with strong licorice, chocolate, espresso and sweet, blackberry and and jam center, this is full bodied, round and ripe." - 93/100,...

"This is one of those great, classic, California Cabernet Sauvignon wines that really delivers the goods. Dark in color, full bodied, concentrated,...

"Groth's regular cuvee of Cabernet Sauvignon offers the classic Groth style - sweet, almost intensely opulent fruit flavors, silky tannins, and hed...

"Our last tasting of the 1984 revealed a bouquet of crushed violets and black currants with shy notes of earth, leather and spice with a touch of d...

"Quite impressive. This is rich and harmonious, supple, dense and persistent, with lively red berry flavors." 93/100 - Wine Spectator

"Beautiful aromas of licorice, spice and berries, with hints of minerals. Full-bodied, yet refined and silky. Long, caressing finish." - Wine Spect...

"Supple and sublte, an elegantly structured wine that's almost ready to drink." - Wine Spectator

"Nearly opaque black ruby-violet color. Pronounced, herbal, licorice-vanilla and dark cherry aromas, fragrant and explosive intensity. Full-bodied,...

"You could feel the excitement ripple around the table at the aromatics on this wine, as a clutch of wild roses came floating out of the glass. 197...

"Medium ruby-purple, the 2019 Pinot Noir Lewis MacGregor Estate Vineyard has pure, layered scents of raspberry preserves, licorice, laurel leaves, ...

"The 1982 Gruaud Larose has long been a “winner” in this competitive vintage. Gorgeous scents of sloes, loam, leather and wild heather emerge and b...

"One of the vintage's high points is the 1979 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, a superb wine that wafts from the glass with notes of blackcu...

"The fully mature, open-knit 1986 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve is totally delicious. The color is dark garnet with some amber at the edge. Th...

"The 1982 Gruaud Larose has long been a “winner” in this competitive vintage. Gorgeous scents of sloes, loam, leather and wild heather emerge and b...

"Chateau Montelena has made so many sensational Cabernets that it seems almost impossible to believe that their 1987 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate coul...

"Refined, elegant, soft and silky, the sweet red fruits are spicy, vibrant, clean and pure. Fully mature, medium-bodied, charming and fresh, the pe...

"Refined, elegant, soft and silky, the sweet red fruits are spicy, vibrant, clean and pure. Fully mature, medium-bodied, charming and fresh, the pe...

"This wine is still young and precocious, but don't judge it too quickly. Let it air in your glass, and watch how it changes. One minute it's all c...

Winemaker's notes: "Red fruited on the nose, the 2020 Weir Vineyard Pinot Noir is complexed with dried herbs, crushed rocks, and minerals. Typical ...

"This commingling of sites from across Eastside Road is seamless and seductive, with a robust notion of rich fruit complemented by fresh acidity. D...

"A bountiful, nearly perfect crop of consistently high quality grapes was created by flawless weather with moderate, but steady temperatures throug...

"An earthy and savory nose of walnuts, black fruit, moss and bark. Full-bodied and elegant. The fruit is rich, but remains lean and well balanced. ...

"Medium ruby-purple, the 2019 Pinot Noir Savoy Vineyard features pure, layered scents that continue to unfold with each return to the glass: cranbe...

"Tangy red fruit, crushed rock and notes of violet and rose permeate from the glass of this outstanding wine, a perennial showcase for the array of...

Winemaker's notes: "A knockout nose of berry fruits and sassafras jump from the glass in this terrific offering from the eastern hills above the Ru...

"Deliciously fresh and lively from start to finish, this wine shows exceptional balance, elegance and complexity, a stunning showcase for the appel...

"This is a beguiling, spicy, structured and tightly wound red that becomes soft and supple in the glass as it opens. Dark plum, cherry and pomegran...

Winemaker's Notes: "In this offering from the Bucher Vineyard, dark red raspberry fruit notes are intertwined with an earthy, loamy character, whic...

"The 2019 Pinot Noir La Côte is beautifully focused and bright. Sweet red fruit, crushed rocks, white pepper and mint unfurl notable vibrancy throu...

"The 2019 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) is elegant and gracious. Sweet red cherry, plum, rose petal mint and lavender give this ethereal, perfumed P...

"The 2020 Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard, matured for 16 months in 63% new oak, is very expressive and easy to drink. The nose is bursting with bla...

Winemaker's Notes: "On the nose, rich, dark berry notes are immediately apparent, and aromas of underbrush and coffee beans soon follow. The Rochio...

"The 2019 Pinot Noir Bloom's Field is soft, ethereal and very pretty. Understated and medium in body, the Bloom's Field is a wine of reserve more t...

"From the south-facing slopes on the Sea Smoke Estate Vineyard, this expresses the site and the reliable, long growing season of the Sta Rita Hills...

"Combining elegance, power, purity, and complexity, this hits all the right notes from start to finish. The nose displays a floral bouquet along wi...

Winemaker's notes: "Dark and brooding, the aromatics showcase a broad spectrum of black and red fruits in the 2020 Lewis MacGregor Estate Pinot Noi...

"Even better than the 2015, Glaetzer's 2016 Bishop Shiraz is very similar in style, with many of the same notes of charred meat, espresso, black ol...

"Opulence and power mark the Ten bottling from Sea Smoke. This wine is comprised of ten Pinot Noir clones across the Sta Rita Hills estate—a ...

"The 2018 Pinot Noir Savoy is a classic Anderson Valley Pinot that offers the warm embrace so typical of Anderson Valley Pinots. Succulent red cher...

"The 2019 Pinot Noir Alberigi is a pretty, translucent Pinot. Dried herbs, cedar, spice and crushed flowers are nicely lifted. I would prefer to dr...

"Disgorged with six grams per liter dosage, the 2007 Brut Cuvée Nicolas François is showing very nicely, offering up aromas of fresh bread, citrus ...

"Aromas of violet and burnt sandlewood lend a seductive, perfumed tone to this richly concentrated Pinot. Compared to the producer's fresh-fruited ...

"A very tight and acid driven chard with sliced green apple and lemon rind. Nougat and candied apple. Full-bodied with a solid density and length. ...

"The spice and walnut aromas are so enticing. Undertones of blackberries and black truffles. Full-bodied, dense and layered with fantastic tension ...

"Winemaker Matt Crafton embraces the winery's longstanding tradition of elegant Napa Valley Cabernet in this estate wine—a beautiful expression of ...

" 2019 Pinot Noir Rice Spivak Vineyard was made with about 40% whole clusters and matured for 22 months in 40% new French oak. It has a medium ruby...

"A deft application of wood sets off spiced liqueur-like aromas of plum and cassis along with a hint of warm earth. The mouthfeel of the larger-sca...

"The 2019 Chardonnay Auruta is perfumed with yellow flowers, tropical fruits, and light incense. The palate is ripe without weight and is fresh wit...