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Pale straw color with aromas of white flowers, star fruit, guava and apricot. ... Pale straw color with aromas of white flowers, star fruit, guava and apricot. Minerality with lemon curd and zest on the finish. Baked apple, stone fruit and wet-stone aromas show on the nose of this bottling. There’s a clean, earthy grip to the... more

This is a hidden gem in the portfolio. Chateau Montelena’s take on Riesling ... This is a hidden gem in the portfolio. Chateau Montelena’s take on Riesling certainly rewards some bottle age and culinary experimentation, and many are amazed at how easy it is to finish the bottle. The wine offers only a hint of sweetness, and... more

The grapes were picked by hand. At the winery the grapes were given 24 hours o... The grapes were picked by hand. At the winery the grapes were given 24 hours of whole cluster maceration to extract tannins, aroma, and flavor compounds in the skins, followed by pressing the grapes. No sulfur was added to allow the juice to oxidize.... more

This Riesling is dry – with 0.0 grams of residual sugar – which gives cent... This Riesling is dry – with 0.0 grams of residual sugar – which gives center stage to the pleasures of its unique minerality and evocative floral and stone fruit aromatics. This wine is alive and humming with vibrant acidity and deeply perfumed in... more

Luscious, ripe fruit aromas of dried peach and candied orange slices follow th... Luscious, ripe fruit aromas of dried peach and candied orange slices follow through on the palate with undertones of sweet flowers, honey and a hint of petrol. Accentuated by uplifting acidity, these dense, ripe fruit flavors beautifully balance the... more

On the palate the wine opens with some lively orange zest and finishes with su... On the palate the wine opens with some lively orange zest and finishes with subtle hints of minerality. A dry and well-balanced Riesling like this accommodates all types of cuisine, and is sure to elevate your favorite seafood, poultry or pasta dish.... more

Kick On Ranch gives a piercing expression of Riesling, one that’s striking i... Kick On Ranch gives a piercing expression of Riesling, one that’s striking in the way it blurs your sense of the familiar and the exotic. In this 2021 bottling you have this cool, stony kind of earthiness mingling with heady fragrances that make you... more

This 2021 Riesling dessert wine is surely the best example of it that Ojai has... This 2021 Riesling dessert wine is surely the best example of it that Ojai has ever made. There’s an effusive blast of Riesling character—intense-as-can-be fragrances of ginger blossoms, citrus confit, honeyed stone fruits and buttery brioche. Just... more

This Lake County Riesling is the perfect companion for a relaxing day. With on... This Lake County Riesling is the perfect companion for a relaxing day. With only 2% residual sugar, it holds just the right amount of sweetness balanced by crisp, clean citrus notes of Meyer lemon. The nose of this lovely wine jumps out at you with the... more

Cole Ranch is an anomaly as it is both a vineyard, and the smallest appellatio... Cole Ranch is an anomaly as it is both a vineyard, and the smallest appellation in America. Originally planted by John Cole back in the 1970s the vineyard now has Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Riesling. Mike Lucia recently purchased the 150-acre... more

This rich supple wine bursts with blackberry and dark cherries with hints of s... This rich supple wine bursts with blackberry and dark cherries with hints of spice followed by lush, rounded tannins and a lingering finish. Blend: 36% Zinfandel, 32% Merlot, 21% Malbec, 6% Riesling, 5% Petit Verdot more

Flavors of summer melon, anise, and dried citrus peel are well integrated with... Flavors of summer melon, anise, and dried citrus peel are well integrated with the Riesling's delicate body and spritely acidity. This wine is ready to drink, although extended bottle-aging will bring about interesting, complex nuances not found in a... more

Honey, guava, lemon zest and apricot. Palate reminiscent of a juicy nectarine,... Honey, guava, lemon zest and apricot. Palate reminiscent of a juicy nectarine, burstingwith succulent fruit and lively acidity. Mouthwatering. Unadorned by oak, thiswine shines with freshness and focus, depth and balance. The 2016 Chardonnay Old Guard... more

Calcite is the predominant parent material of the soils found in the Cienega V... Calcite is the predominant parent material of the soils found in the Cienega Valley Ava; an ancient limestone rock that weathers into an alkaline soil suitable for wine grapes of intense flavor, acidity, and sense of place. A true rarity in California.... more

A crisp orange wine perfect to pair with spicy foods, springtime, and... well,... A crisp orange wine perfect to pair with spicy foods, springtime, and... well, anything. It will make you a believer in non-red wines. Field Recordings uses a mix of white grapes from different vineyards that the winemakers destem and ferment on skins,... more

#70 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2021 In the glass, this Rose is a pretty pink wi... #70 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2021 In the glass, this Rose is a pretty pink with intense ripe strawberry, juicy watermelon, and fresh red cherry fruit aromas and flavors. On the palate, this wine is creamy and seductive with a defined structure from... more

The Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from their estate vineyard in Los Olivos as wel... The Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from their estate vineyard in Los Olivos as well as a number of other carefully farmed vineyards with the Los Olivos Ava. This is over 50% of Brander's entire production and most popular wine. They are also celebrating... more

This Dry Riesling comes from old, dry farmed, head pruned vines. The wine show... This Dry Riesling comes from old, dry farmed, head pruned vines. The wine shows white peach and apricot on the nose with an oyster shell minerality and waxy honeycomb aromas to provide depth and complexity. Long and mouth coating richness gives way to... more

Refreshing aromas of lime zest and apple are layered with floral hints of jasm... Refreshing aromas of lime zest and apple are layered with floral hints of jasmine and orange blossom. Bright on the palate, flavors of guava and peach are lively with notes of Granny Smith apple and citrus. Pair this wine with dishes containing minimal... more

This wine is the liquid version of a walk through a Carneros vineyard in Sprin... This wine is the liquid version of a walk through a Carneros vineyard in Spring. Bursting with aromas of white flowers, fresh peach and tangy apple notes. With time in the glass, the nose opens to beeswax, lavender and honey. The tangy complex palate... more