750 mL
Cakebread Cellars 2020 Napa Valley Chardonnay
Jordan Vineyard & Winery 2018 Chardonnay Russian River Valley
Honeysuckle, lemon blossom and Fuji apple lead this light, elegant Chardonnay. Bright citrus runs through the palate, joined by pear, green apple and crushed-rock minerality. Careful barrel ageing brings a subtle hint of oak and gentle creaminess, while fresh, lasting acidity keeps the texture precise and carries the fruit into a clean finish.
Freemark Abbey 2020 Huichica Hills Vineyard Chardonnay Napa Valley
Apple cobbler, crème brûlée and ripe pineapple open with orange marmalade and fresh peach. The palate is supple and integrated, layering stone fruit, candied lemon zest, baking spice, ambrosia and vanilla through a creamy texture. Vibrant acidity keeps the richness balanced, carrying the fruit into a long, nuanced and lingering finish.
Martin Ray 2021 Concrete Dutton Ranch Chardonnay Russian River Valley
Jonagold apple and Bartlett pear lead, with honeycomb, quince and a fresh squeeze of lemon adding detail. Bright acidity keeps the weighty mid-palate focused, while citrus and bergamot bring lift and aromatic clarity. Clean and linear through the finish, the Chardonnay balances ripe orchard fruit with freshness and a fine mineral edge.
Racines 2017 Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
Lemon confit, white flowers, mint and light tropical notes create a creamy, open-knit profile with understated richness. The palate is inviting and layered, placing ripe core fruit beside savoury spice and gentle earthy depth. Fresh structure keeps the Chardonnay composed, while subtle breadth carries the flavours into a lingering, food-friendly finish.
Signorello Estate 2014 Hope’s Cuvée Chardonnay Napa Valley
An expressive nose of honeysuckle, orange blossom, hazelnut and butterscotch opens into a full, richly textured palate. Pear and apricot sit beside toasted nuts, resin and a measured touch of vanilla, while mineral detail adds shape. Broad but composed, the Chardonnay carries its weight with clarity through a lingering, gently savoury finish.
County Line Vineyards 2018 Chardonnay North Coast
Crisp and savoury, with pineapple, Meyer lemon and other tropical fruit brought forward by a clean, unoaked profile. The palate stays bright and fresh, balancing ripe fruit with persistent acidity and a lightly textured mid-palate. A subtle herbal edge adds contrast before a precise, refreshing finish with lingering citrus and tropical detail.
Forman 2020 Chardonnay Napa Valley
A restrained, fresh white whose fruit is framed by lively acidity and subtle lees-aged richness. Older barrels bring gentle texture rather than overt oak, allowing the clean fruit to remain central. The palate is composed and balanced, with quiet aromatic complexity and a precise, refreshing finish that favours clarity over weight.
Continuum Estate 2017 Proprietary Red
Rated 98 points by James Suckling, this full-bodied red opens with blackberry, blackcurrant and cassis, lifted by mint and fresh sage. Wrought iron and pencil-shaving notes add savoury mineral depth. The palate is tight yet elegant, with plush tannins and lively tension carrying the fruit into a fine, focused finish. Serve with grilled ribeye, roast lamb or aged cheddar.
Continuum Estate 2016
Citrus blossom and rose petal aromas bring immediate vibrancy, followed by cassis, dark fruit, bergamot and dried wild herbs. The palate builds in power and richness, with cigar box and leather adding depth. Graphite and earthy minerality provide sinewy balance through the close. Decant and serve with roast beef or lamb.
Trim Wine 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi
Cherry and bright red fruit lead, joined by baking spice and softly perfumed wood. The palate is generous yet immediately approachable, with supple tannins shaping the ripe fruit rather than adding weight. A smooth texture carries the Cabernet through a balanced finish, where savoury spice and gentle oak detail linger behind the fruit.
Josh Cellars 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon California
Blackberry leads a round, juicy Cabernet, with toasted hazelnut and cinnamon giving the ripe fruit a warm, savoury edge. Vanilla and toasted oak sit comfortably underneath, adding sweetness and structure without overwhelming the palate. Smooth, generous and easy-moving, it closes with lingering berry fruit, gentle spice and polished oak.
Bacio Divino 2013 Napa Valley Proprietary Red
Blackberry and blackcurrant lead, joined by new saddle leather and a savoury, gently earthy edge. The palate is full-bodied and voluptuous, with generous dark fruit carried by silky tannins and a broad, supple texture. Powerful yet composed, it holds its concentration through a long, polished finish with plenty of warmth and personality.
Gemstone Vineyard 2012 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Yountville Napa Valley
Blackberry, cassis and violet lead with crushed rock, liquorice and warm spice. Dense Cabernet fruit and plum move across a finely grained palate, balanced by energetic acidity and a distinctly gravelly mineral edge. Dark chocolate, espresso, smoke and tobacco build underneath, while mature tannins carry the layered fruit through a long, resonant finish.
Klinker Brick Winery 2019 Old Ghost Old Vine Zinfandel Lodi
Dark berries and tobacco lead with concentrated depth and a bright line of acidity. Layers of fruit and savoury detail unfold across the palate, supported by medium tannins and a richly textured feel. The structure stays composed through a long finish, making the Zinfandel a natural match for grilled meats, roasted vegetables or charcuterie.
Inglenook 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Napa Valley
Blackberry bramble and black cherry open with truffle, fennel and cocoa. The Cabernet palate is tightly woven yet polished, with fine, round tannins supporting redcurrant, damson plum and dark cherry. Vanilla, liquorice and cedar add quiet richness, while incense and mineral notes carry the fresh, elegant structure into a long, generous finish.
Paradigm 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville
Juicy blackcurrant leads a powerful, richly inviting profile, with clove and brown sugar adding warm spice. Gravelly texture and a cohesive structure keep the fruit focused, while a supple palate gives the wine generosity without losing shape. Lengthy and composed through the finish, it benefits from air. Serve with roast beef, lamb or deeply browned mushrooms.
Beran 2017 Sonoma County Zinfandel
Fresh blueberry and raspberry meet dark chocolate and a measured touch of vanilla oak. The palate is rich yet elegant, layering red and black berries with clove and black pepper. A firm seam of black cherry, toast and espresso adds structure, while polished tannins carry the fruit into a long, generous finish.
Keever Vineyards 2012 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Blackberry and black cherry lead an elegant bouquet, joined by floral lift, vanilla and mocha as it opens. The palate is soft yet densely flavoured, with darker fruit carrying into a smooth finish. Fine, well-integrated tannins provide length without domination, making this a composed match for roast beef or lamb.
Hobel 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Sweet oak and cedar frame a deeply coloured, concentrated Cabernet core of boysenberry, blueberry and bitter chocolate. The palate is massive yet silky, with ample fruit, firm vineyard-driven structure and a line of tension running through the richness. Fresh acidity keeps the scale balanced, carrying violets, crushed rock, incense and blackberry into an energetic finish.