California
From the fog-kissed coastlines of Sonoma to the sun-baked hills of Paso Robles, California is less a single wine region than a state of mind - vast, varied, and vibrantly expressive. It’s a land where the Pacific’s cool breath meets mountain heat, where each valley and vineyard tells its own story. Across more than 800 miles of vineyards, the climate shifts from oceanic to desert, producing wines that range from the delicate and mineral to the bold and hedonistic, all with that unmistakable Californian glow.
Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon may be the headline acts, defining the state’s global reputation with opulent texture and polish, but California’s strength lies in its diversity. Pinot Noir thrives in the coastal fog of Santa Barbara and Sonoma Coast; Zinfandel, the old-vine hero, channels spice and history from Lodi and Dry Creek; Rhône varieties flourish in Paso Robles, while Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and even sparkling wines showcase the region’s restless creativity. Each AVA, from the grandeur of Napa to the windswept edges of Mendocino, brings its own accent to the chorus.
What ties it all together is the state’s pioneering spirit. California winemakers have always dared to dream big, to experiment, blend, and redefine what’s possible. The result is a winemaking culture that’s open-minded yet precise, luxurious yet fresh, rooted in terroir but unafraid of innovation. California doesn’t follow the rules; it writes them in sunlight, in soil, and in every glass that captures its golden heart.
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2016 Pinot Noir Founders Vines, Sanford
The Origin Story From the original 1971 own-rooted vines of the historic Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, this is Pinot Noir with pedigree and pois...
View full details2017 Dolce, Far Niente
Dolce is Napa’s true Sauternes-style dessert wine. Dolce embraces the pursuit of perfection in the art of late harvest winemaking. Created in 1985...
View full details2019 Pinot Noir 'MCM88', Senses
A rich, concentrated Pinot Noir with aromas of black raspberries and pomegranate layered with hints of lavender, rose oil and wild sage. Black frui...
View full details2017 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Montelena
Chateau Montelena is one of California’s most storied estates, globally recognised after its 1973 Chardonnay triumphed in the famed 1976 Judgment o...
View full details2021 Tomahawk Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District, Chimney Rock
This wine is made from a single vintage, from a single site and crafted to be enjoyed during a single moment in time. Tomahawk Vineyard is a cooler...
View full details2019 Chardonnay 'B.A. Thieriot Vineyard', Senses
This Chardonnay comes from the famed Thieriot Vineyard, over the years, the grapes from these blocks have been sold to top- class producers in the ...
View full details2019 Pinot Noir 'Day One', Senses
Classic aromas of mulled red and black fruits, forest floor, conifer, and spiced orange carry through to a velvety palate showing wonderful purity ...
View full details2016 Rubicon, Inglenook
Founded in 1879, Inglenook is one of Napa Valley’s most historic and revered estates. Under the visionary stewardship of filmmaker Francis Ford Cop...
View full details2023 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay, Kistler Vineyard
Refined, radiant and perfectly poised, the 2023 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay from Kistler Vineyards is a study in balance, the harmony of ripe fruit, co...
View full details2023 Durell Vineyard Chardonnay, Kistler Vineyard
Complex, sculpted and utterly captivating, the 2023 Durell Vineyard Chardonnay from Kistler Vineyards is a wine that walks the line between power a...
View full details2023 Stone Flat Vineyard Chardonnay, Kistler Vineyard
Refined, textural and deeply expressive, the 2023 Stone Flat Vineyard Chardonnay from Kistler Vineyards is a study in balance and precision. Pale s...
View full details2023 Stock Ranch Chardonnay, Kistler Vineyard
Elegant, layered and pure, the 2023 Stock Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay from Kistler Vineyards is California refinement at its most poised. It opens wi...
View full details2023 McCrea Vineyard Chardonnay, Kistler Vineyard
Elegant, finely etched and quietly powerful, the 2023 McCrea Vineyard Chardonnay from Kistler Vineyards is one of the most distinctive expressions ...
View full details2023 Laguna Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir, Kistler Vineyard
Sumptuous, aromatic and utterly seamless, the 2023 Laguna Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir from Kistler Vineyards is a masterclass in California precision...
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