California Wine

The 2013 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) captures the essence of the appellation in its plump exuberant fruit and supple personality. Bright saline notes underpin a finish that sparkles with brilliance. This is another impeccably... Read More

Medium red. Energetic red and dark berry scents with suave notes of potpourri and smoky minerals adding complexity. Deep black raspberry and cherry flavors are firmed by silky tannins and gain sweetness and spiciness with air.... Read More

Medium red. Deeper and muskier than the Central Coast bottling showing dark berry and cherry aromas and a hint of licorice. Chewy dark fruit flavors pick up a hint of candied flowers with air and show good clarity and vivacity.... Read More

Aromas of dark cherry spice sandalwood tea lavender and anise introduce delicious and attractively textured medium weight flavors

Medium red. Ripe smoky cherry and dark berry aromas are brightened by fresh rose and minerals. Cassis and blueberry flavors coat the palate with velvety tannins providing shape. The minerality gains power with air adding urgency... Read More

The 2013 Pinot Noir Vista Verde Vineyard is bold juicy and forward. Ripe red and blue fruit and sweet spices give the Vista Veder much of its exotic flamboyant personality. The 2013 offers terrific up-front appeal although it... Read More

A wine of precision and understatement the 2014 Pinot Noir Vista Verde Vineyard offers up generous sweet red and bluish-hued berry flavors with good supporting acidity and nuance to match. The Vista Verde is one of the smaller-scaled... Read More

(The Withers Winery Mr. Burgess Red Wine Sierra Foothills) (a 90/10 blend of syrah and mourvedre; all of these Withers Winery releases say 14.1% alcohol on the label): Good medium-deep red. Purple berries licorice and sweet oak... Read More