Unique Napa Valley Wine Tasting

Our very first Riesling debuts with this off-dry rendition crafted entirely of gorgeous fruit from Las Brisas Vineyard in Los Carneros. Wafts of lime peel, lemon verbena, gummy bears, slate, and wet stones stand out in this crisp, off-dry Riesling. An impossibly bright and refreshing wine, sip it with breakfast, lunch, or dinner year round.

Exotic layers of Asian pear, Golden Delicious apples, and jasmine transition into a satisfying mouthful of lemon curd, spiced pears, flint, and lanolin. Fantastic acidity backs up a crunchy mid-palate full of personality and precision, with a finish that goes on for days.

Classic aromatics of wild strawberries, pink grapefruit, red berries, Mandarin orange, wet rocks, and crushed watermelon are wrapped in crunchy minerality and mouthwatering acidity. The finish is reminiscent of watermelon Jolly Ranchers and strawberries & cream. The grapes are whole cluster pressed and spend just enough time on the skin to obtain the alluring salmon pink color.

92 points, Wine Enthusiast

Straw gold in the glass, heady aromas of spiced apples, poached pears, wet stone, white flowers, toasted marshmallow and hints of vanillin bound out of the glass. They all meld effortlessly into a soft and unctuous palate rich in textured citrus, lime custard and brioche, all wrapped in a thin veil of acidity that holds it all together. Whole cluster pressed and barrel fermented in 30% new French oak with 11 months on the lees, this wine possesses a sophisticated combination of weight, balance, and nuance that marries old world philosophies with new world style.

Sourced from the rolling hills of Carneros, a dazzling ruby hue welcomes in aromas of pomegranate, spiced cherries, black tea, cocoa powder, violets, salinity and baking spice, while a palate full of red berries, warm earth, orange peel, wet stones and mouthwatering acidity make for a truly splendid sensory experience.

The red clay, sandy quartz and loamy soils in the Russian River Valley have set the stage for a sensational Zinfandel that channels old California style with some new school flair. Ripe cherries, cherry liqueur, crushed gravel, underbrush and black pepper lead into a spicy palate of peppered red berries, purple flowers, grilled plums and brambly fruits, framed by keen acidity and polished tannins. Aged in 20% new French oak for 12 months, this wine is 100% esteemed placing all the emphasis on purity of fruit and this exceptional single vineyard.

91 Points, Sunset Magazine

A medley of wild strawberries, gardenias, milk chocolate, warm earth, iron ore, smoked meat, pine trees and pepper transition into a palate full of red fruits, crushed minerals, and baker’s chocolate. Aged in 20% new French oak, the Grenache is co-fermented with Mourvèdre and topped with a splash of Syrah for some added weight and heft.

Discover bursts of black currant, chocolate covered cherries, and warm plums. Notes of tobacco, graphite, baking spice, and bay leaves embellish the experience with supple tannins, mid-palate lift, and a lingering finish. Find this wine accessible in its youth, while also possessing the power to age gracefully should you choose to lay some down for future enjoyment.

Crisp notes of white peach, orange blossoms, lemongrass, honeydew melon, cardamom and slate are backed by a steely minerality that is both energetic and exotic. Hints of salinity and wet stone front a crunchy backbone of electric tension and sublime florality.

92 points, Wine Enthusiast

A shining example of why Napa Valley and Sauvignon Blanc make beautiful music together. Energetic notes of green apple, lime zest, gooseberry, fresh peach and white flowers meld into a clean and refreshing palate that finishes with a soft yet steely reserve and nervy acidity. Perfect for warm days, cool nights and good times.

92 Points, Wine Enthusiast

Crafted from the storied ‘Old Wente Clone’ grown at the acclaimed Durell Vineyard, this wine radiates pristine notes of Meyer lemon, Golden Delicious apple, and stone fruit. Hints of roasted cashew, blanched almond, and flaky croissant complicate delicate wafts of fresh white floral tones. Baking spices expose a kiss of French oak while stony minerality provides reflections of world-class coastal terroir. It’s clean and bright yet polished on the palate, bridging traditionally round and crisp styles– proving Burgundian-style white wine can be made in California.

The grapes were picked at 19 Brix for a brighter, fresher take on Zinfandel, a contrast to the classic Lodi Zinfandel characteristics of jammy overripe fruit and oak. The wine packs a wallop of fresh, red fruit aromatics and flavors– think strawberries, raspberries, and Rainier cherries, layered with black pepper, star anise, wet river rock, spiced plum, and hoisin. The complex flavors are delightfully balanced by great acidity and a crunchy mineral finish.

Double Gold, San Francisco Chronicle

Often cast as the black sheep of the valley, Napa Merlot deserves a place on your table. This classic example is bursting with black cherry, bramble, plum, hoisin, and black tea. Subtle notes of milk chocolate, mocha, bay leaf, sage, vanilla, and clove are interwoven with concentrated layers of juicy, ripe fruit framed by velvety plush tannins.

92 Points, Wine Enthusiast

Crafted from the storied ‘Old Wente Clone’ grown at the acclaimed Durell Vineyard, this wine radiates pristine notes of Meyer lemon, Golden Delicious apple, and stone fruit. Hints of roasted cashew, blanched almond, and flaky croissant complicate delicate wafts of fresh white floral tones. Baking spices expose a kiss of French oak while stony minerality provides reflections of world-class coastal terroir. It’s clean and bright yet polished on the palate, bridging traditionally round and crisp styles– proving Burgundian-style white wine can be made in California.

92 Points, Wine Enthusiast

Hailing from the legendary Gap’s Crown Vineyard in Sonoma’s famed Petaluma Gap, this wine emits expressive hints of juicy pomegranate, red cherry, freshly-picked strawberry, and orange peel within an expansive, yet delicate fruit core. Notes of green tea, forest floor, pine cone, and nori emerge to provide clean natural charms. A dusting of cardamom, cinnamon, and clove contribute a range of gorgeously lifted spices. After an incredibly layered and nuanced presentation, the wine finishes with a silky and downright irresistible mouthfeel.

This gives the wine bolder color and greater complexity and texture. Find notes of raspberry coulis, lavender, red currants, sage, pluot, clove, and cherry Twizzlers. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

94 Points, Wine Enthusiast

A burst of blackberry, boysenberry, and huckleberry jam mingle with violets, anise, sage, black pepper, and allspice. Notes of cured meat and woodsmoke add a pleasant heartiness with herbal California garrigue. Each sip brings an intense concentration of flavors and tannin. For maximal enjoyment, decant for an hour before serving. Hold onto a few bottles and watch them age gracefully into the next decade.

Classic aromatics of wild strawberries, pink grapefruit, red berries, Mandarin orange, wet rocks, and crushed watermelon are wrapped in crunchy minerality and mouthwatering acidity. The finish is reminiscent of watermelon Jolly Ranchers and strawberries & cream. The grapes are whole cluster pressed and spend just enough time on the skin to obtain the alluring salmon pink color.