California Wine

Multiple 90+ Points | Critical Acclaim Awards

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate writes in part: It offers up textbook notes of cherries and redcurrants, plus a hint of vanilla, all in an easy-drinking, medium to full-bodied format.

90+ Points | Critical Acclaim

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Palermo—a blend of estate-grown and purchased fruit aged 11 months in 34% new oak—includes small proportions of Merlot and Malbec. Offering up cherries, cassis and slightly earthy scents, plus hints of cinnamon and nutmeg on the nose.

Jonathan Cristaldi writes in part: Alluring aromas of ripe blackberry and black cherry fruit, spiced plums and nuances of clove and tobacco laced with vanilla.

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This beautifully balanced and deeply concentrated Zinfandel boasts elegant, complex layers of...

90+ Points | Critical Acclaim

Robert Parker writes 91-93 Points while not that complex, it does offer up bold cherry and cassis...

Luscious aromas of raspberry, plum and cassis fill your senses with a touch of cedar and vanilla....

JD 96, JS 94, RP 93

The Wine Enthusiast writes 96 Points this sophisticated and concentrated wine wraps lovely dark...

Made to showcase these grapes’ deep, dark and rich fruit, Cocobon Dark red blend exhibits notes...

Aromas of black cherry, blueberry, black currant, allspice and loam are followed by flavors of...

The 2021 Tri-County Pinot Noir showcases a beautiful garnet gem color in the glass with aromas...

Trousseau Noir, Mondeuse, Zinfandel, Barbera, and Grenache Bright and fruit forward, with sour cherry, red berry and that raw, sexy spiciness that comes from whole-cluster, there's a vibrance and energy to....

The 2021 Matchbook Red Gravel Cabernet Sauvignon opens with classic Cabernet aromas of saddle...

The palate is full-bodied and rich, with concentrated ripe cherry, cranberry, and blackberry flavors plus hints of mocha, leather, turned earth, baking spices, and rocky minerality...read more.

The Beringer Founders' Estate Merlot is approachable and delicious. Hints of plum and brown spice on the nose compliment the boysenberry, blackberry and blueberry finish on the palate..read more.

90+ Points | Critical Acclaim

The Tasting Panels awards 93 Points and writes made with certified organic grapes, utilizing...

Silky tannins and balanced acids combine seamlessly to produce a luxurious mouthfeel. Aged on...

90+ Points | Critical Acclaim

James Suckling writes 92 Points a nicely structured, nicely balanced wine, this is tangy and firm, offering black cherries, cinnamon and dark plums braced by red cherry freshness. Very fresh, focused and vibrant.....

Aromas of lemon, kiwi, orange blossom, and sweet basil with notes of jasmine, lime ginger and minerality on the palate... read more

Mevushal. The grapes were carefully selected from vineyards in Clarksburg, California. This full...

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Leather, plums, pepper, and some green vegetal notes on the nose. Lighter medium body. Some citrus, blackberries, and prunes on the palate. Very soft and fading tannins. Pair with roasted poultry. Herbed dishes would play well with this subtly green wine. Great for all your Thanksgiving sides or your favorite hearty salads_read more

90+ Points Critical Acclaim | Wine Enthusiast 90 Points

Expressive aromas of flinty cherry, blueberry, and_read more

{'V': '96'}

Sweet tobacco, cedar, dried flowers and mint all give this mid-weight Cabernet lovely complexity and nuance. The 2018 has shut down since I tasted it last year, but that is not surprising given the style here_read more

{'JS': '93', 'V': '93'}

A dark, potent wine, the 2019 captures plenty of mountain energy in its savory, earthy flavor profile. Dark cherry, mocha, spice, new leather, licorice and chocolate all flesh out_read more

90+ Points Critical Acclaim | WA': '92', 'JS': '93' Points

Deep garnet-purple in color, exuberant notes of fresh blackberries, boysenberry preserves and blackcurrant pastilles rocket from the glass, followed by hints of sautéed herbs, forest floor and black olives_read more

90+ Points | Critical Acclaim

James Suckling assigns 98 Points so much graphite and dark fruit here with some iron and spice...

90+ Points Critical Acclaim | 'JD': '90', 'JS': '93', 'V': '94' Points

A Cabernet of tremendous character and nuance, the Mohrhardt speaks with distinction. Rich, red berry fruit, rose petal, mint, spice and cedar infuse the Cabernet with striking inner sweetness and perfume_read more

Beringer’s Pinot Grigio has a refreshing bite of juicy white peach and citrus, finishing with a flinty minerality_read more

JS 98, WS 95

Full body and a round and ripe center-palate with a juicy interior. It opens at the end with a savory and juicy finish. Layered and beautiful_read more

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The 2020 Intercept Red Blend has aromas of berry cobbler, savory herbs, and caramelized sugar_read more

90+ Points Critical Acclaim | V97, WA96, WS95 Points

Yes, there's a cedary coat of oak, but the fruit comes through loud and clear, adding a rich, velvety textural component and mouthwatering berry flavors on the lingering finish_read more

90+ Points Critical Acclaim | JS99, D96, WA94+, V93, JR18.5 Points

Dense and savoury and beautifully balanced. Lovely and pure with a great future and tannins almost hidden by the fruit. Attractive savoury note. You could drink this now_read more

90+ Points Critical Acclaim | WS96, JS96, V93 Points

Flavors of apricot and mango round out the brighter tones of lime and other bright citrus. The lean texture and a tension in the wine promises to reward those that are able to cellar_read more

90+ Points Critical Acclaim

93 Points the high-altitude, north-facing Scopus Vineyard harnesses a blend of...