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Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay
If you’ve visited Sonoma County, you may have driven past Chalk Hill and thought, “why aren’t we going in there??” It’s a beautiful 1300-acre estate with a hospitality center, a culinary garden, and even horse stables, complete with an equestrian pavilion. More than two-thirds of the Chalk Hill Estate remains uncultivated. The higher elevations offer stunning views of the Russian River Valley to the west and the Mayacamas Mountains to the east. Sonoma winemaking legend David Ramey put the place on the vinous map, after he had done more or less the same at Simi and Matanzas Creek, and before he finally created his own namesake estate. Knows his stuff. This sees a native yeast fermentation in barrel, with completed malolactic fermentation for all the richness you seek.
Type, Body & Flavor
Chazeaux Des Beuchottes
In warmer spots in the southern region of Languedoc-Roussillon, Pinot Noir can prosper but only in the cooler sites. With Chazeaux des Beuchottes, these cooler sites help produce complex, bright and fresh Pinot Noir. At this price, we dare you to find better Pinot Value!
Type, Body & Flavor
Clarington Chenin Blanc
South Africa is a bewildering wonder; one of the most beautiful places on earth. Their wines are first rate, courtesy of that delectable landscape and the old vines that have been tended there for centuries. Chenin Blanc here is special and Normandie Est 1693 has old vineyards at its disposal. They understood that growing Chenin Blanc on the sides of the Groot Drakenstein Mountains would yield something far more than pleasant white wine.
Type, Body & Flavor
Clos Delfines
Albarino is Spain's most successful white wine and Clos Delfines is a benchmark for the style: crisp, green apple, pear and peach skins.
Type, Body & Flavor
Combeval Grand Cuvee
This wine’s aromatics are generated by the Sauvignon Blanc, always bursting with character whether under ripe or overripe; here it’s all green pear and melon. But Colombard can add significant texture; Gros Manseng might offer some tropical notes. Put them together and this is one of the true values that classic French wine regions can create.
Type, Body & Flavor
Copain Tous Ensemble Chardonnay
Copain was once the doyenne of the “balanced” wine set. That’s to say, it was not uber-rich or possibly even sweet like so many Chardonnays. Founder Wells Guthrie was a hero to many who felt that California Chardonnay was being given a bad name by all these butter bombs. Wells’ wines, on the other hand, had some steel in their backbones and were better for it. Wells got bought out but the Chardonnays have stayed true to the founder’s vision.
Type, Body & Flavor
Copain Voisins Syrah
Any experienced taster will observe that this wine is an excellent example of Syrah from the New World. Why? Because it’s clean and redolent with fresh, well-preserved fruits of red and black cherries, with spices of new barrels. But consider it great? What separates “commercial” wines from those that we find greatness in? There should be depth and complexity in wines that approach greatness and I argue that this wine embodies all that.
Type, Body & Flavor
Daou Cabernet
Georges and Daniel Daou didn’t just buy land in Paso Robles, they bought the old Hoffman Mountain Ranch and its famed barn as well. Founded by Dr. Stanley Hoffman in 1964, this was the site of some legendary wines. I can go on about the 1976 and 1977 HMR Cabernet, but then that would be rude. Let’s just say that Daou wines have an excellent and established pedigree. Their Cabernet is solely from estate fruit; powerful and plump.
Type, Body & Flavor
Darley Napa Red
We argue about vintages and that’s because we don’t all like the same style of wines. You may hate Napa Cabernet in 2011 because you think they're weak and insipid; I might find them elegant and sleek. You might champion Napa Cab 2013s; most people do. I might complain that some are too ripe. But 2018 is one of those vintages that makes fans of us all. Napa Cabernet in 2018 has richness but also balance. Check out Darley’s 2018 Napa Cab and make your own mind up.
Type, Body & Flavor
Domaine Carneros Brut
Back in the 80s and 90s, Champagne houses began producing bubblies in California and some of them have come to rival the houses back in France. Indeed, Domaine Carneros not only makes delicious, complex wine, they have their own damned, French-looking chateau. This is inspired by the parent Taittinger, but finding a way to weave in an American-styled richness and friendliness to it as well.
Type, Body & Flavor
Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay
If you’ve visited Sonoma County, you may have driven past Chalk Hill and thought, “why aren’t we going in there??” It’s a beautiful 1300-acre estate with a hospitality center, a culinary garden, and even horse stables, complete with an equestrian pavilion. More than two-thirds of the Chalk Hill Estate remains uncultivated. The higher elevations offer stunning views of the Russian River Valley to the west and the Mayacamas Mountains to the east. Sonoma winemaking legend David Ramey put the place on the vinous map, after he had done more or less the same at Simi and Matanzas Creek, and before he finally created his own namesake estate. Knows his stuff. This sees a native yeast fermentation in barrel, with completed malolactic fermentation for all the richness you seek.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Chazeaux Des Beuchottes
In warmer spots in the southern region of Languedoc-Roussillon, Pinot Noir can prosper but only in the cooler sites. With Chazeaux des Beuchottes, these cooler sites help produce complex, bright and fresh Pinot Noir. At this price, we dare you to find better Pinot Value!
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Clarington Chenin Blanc
South Africa is a bewildering wonder; one of the most beautiful places on earth. Their wines are first rate, courtesy of that delectable landscape and the old vines that have been tended there for centuries. Chenin Blanc here is special and Normandie Est 1693 has old vineyards at its disposal. They understood that growing Chenin Blanc on the sides of the Groot Drakenstein Mountains would yield something far more than pleasant white wine.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Clos Delfines
Albarino is Spain's most successful white wine and Clos Delfines is a benchmark for the style: crisp, green apple, pear and peach skins.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Combeval Grand Cuvee
This wine’s aromatics are generated by the Sauvignon Blanc, always bursting with character whether under ripe or overripe; here it’s all green pear and melon. But Colombard can add significant texture; Gros Manseng might offer some tropical notes. Put them together and this is one of the true values that classic French wine regions can create.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Copain Tous Ensemble Chardonnay
Copain was once the doyenne of the “balanced” wine set. That’s to say, it was not uber-rich or possibly even sweet like so many Chardonnays. Founder Wells Guthrie was a hero to many who felt that California Chardonnay was being given a bad name by all these butter bombs. Wells’ wines, on the other hand, had some steel in their backbones and were better for it. Wells got bought out but the Chardonnays have stayed true to the founder’s vision.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Copain Voisins Syrah
Any experienced taster will observe that this wine is an excellent example of Syrah from the New World. Why? Because it’s clean and redolent with fresh, well-preserved fruits of red and black cherries, with spices of new barrels. But consider it great? What separates “commercial” wines from those that we find greatness in? There should be depth and complexity in wines that approach greatness and I argue that this wine embodies all that.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Daou Cabernet
Georges and Daniel Daou didn’t just buy land in Paso Robles, they bought the old Hoffman Mountain Ranch and its famed barn as well. Founded by Dr. Stanley Hoffman in 1964, this was the site of some legendary wines. I can go on about the 1976 and 1977 HMR Cabernet, but then that would be rude. Let’s just say that Daou wines have an excellent and established pedigree. Their Cabernet is solely from estate fruit; powerful and plump.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Darley Napa Red
We argue about vintages and that’s because we don’t all like the same style of wines. You may hate Napa Cabernet in 2011 because you think they're weak and insipid; I might find them elegant and sleek. You might champion Napa Cab 2013s; most people do. I might complain that some are too ripe. But 2018 is one of those vintages that makes fans of us all. Napa Cabernet in 2018 has richness but also balance. Check out Darley’s 2018 Napa Cab and make your own mind up.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions
Domaine Carneros Brut
Back in the 80s and 90s, Champagne houses began producing bubblies in California and some of them have come to rival the houses back in France. Indeed, Domaine Carneros not only makes delicious, complex wine, they have their own damned, French-looking chateau. This is inspired by the parent Taittinger, but finding a way to weave in an American-styled richness and friendliness to it as well.
Type, Body & Flavor
Pairings & Occasions