Category | Name | Rating | | Notes |
Zinfandel | Adelman Makor 'Westside' Zinfandel | 3.5 | | Flavors: dried fruit, eucalyptus, peppery, raisin. |
Chardonnay | Babcock Chardonnay | 4.5 | | A gorgeous wine that won't ruin your monthly budget. Rich and ripe tropical fruit is balanced with crisp citrus notes, which makes it an ideal Chardonnay to pair with food. Flavors: buttery, citrus, kiwi, pear, toast. |
Pinot Grigio | Babcock Pinot Grigio | 3 | | Flavors: green bean, kiwi, white pepper. |
Merlot | Baron Herzog Merlot | 3.5 | | Flavors: black cherry, cigar box, fruitcake. |
Zinfandel | Baywood Vineyard Select Zinfandel | 3 | | Flavors: menthol, nutmeg, raisin. |
Chardonnay | Bernardus Chardonnay | 2.5 | | Flavors: orange, passion fruit. |
Sauvignon Blanc | Bernardus Sauvignon Blanc | 3.5 | | Flavors: citrus, green apple, lemon zest. |
Barbera | Bonny Doon Ca' del Solo Barbera | 3 | | Flavors: blackberry, cola, dried herbs, tea leaves. |
Barbera | Boony Doon Reciotto of Barbera | 2.5 | | Flavors: candied fruit, mocha, molasses. |
Marsanne | Buttonwood Marsanne | 3.5 | | Flavors: licorice, mineral, nectarine, orange, peach. |
Red blend | Buttonwood Syrah - Cabernet | 4 | | Powerful wine with solid licorice and chocolate notes. A great wine for rich meat dishes. Flavors: black cherry, chocolate, cigar box, currant, licorice, spicy. |
Chardonnay | Calera Chardonnay | 2 | | Flavors: canned asparagus, vegetal. |
Chardonnay | Calera Chardonnay | 3 | | Flavors: oak, pear, toast. |
Pinot Noir | Calera Jensen Vineyard Pinot Noir | 4 | | A nicely maturing wine developing earthy, ripe character, but still retaining vibrant fruit. Flavors: black cherry, cedar, currant, dried fruit. |
Pinot Noir | Calera Pinot Noir | 2.5 | | Flavors: cherry, geranium. |
Chardonnay | Chalone Chardonnay | 4 | | Rich and full-bodied, but so well balanced. Classic Chalone. Try it with tangy cheeses or rich fish dishes. Flavors: citrus, mineral, papaya, tropical fruit, vanilla. |
Pinot Noir | Chalone Estate Pinot Noir | 3 | | Flavors: mocha, strawberry, vanilla. |
Syrah | Chateau Julien Barrel Aged Syrah | 3 | | Flavors: blueberry, cranberry, herbal, white pepper. |
Chardonnay | Cinnabar Quicksilver Chardonnay | 3 | | Flavors: grapefruit, macadamia , tropical fruit. |
Cabernet Sauvig | Clos LaChance Cabernet Sauvignon | 4 | | Full of excellent fruit and structured tannins, this wine is delicious now but worth cellaring 4-5 years. Flavors: black cherry, cassis, chocolate, mint. |
Viognier | Concannon Vineyard Viognier | 3 | | Flavors: citrus, floral, orange blossom, orange rind. |
Viognier | Curtis Viognier | 3.5 | | Flavors: anise, clove, honeysuckle, melon, orange, tangerine, vanilla. |
Viognier | Eberle Glenrose Vineyard Viognier | 3 | | Flavors: apricot, butterscotch, custard, orange, toast, vanilla. |
Viognier | Eberle Mill Vineyard Viognier | 3 | | Flavors: anise, lemon, peach. |
Syrah | Eberle Reid Vineyard Syrah | 3 | | Flavors: boysenberry, leather, licorice, spicy. |
Syrah | Eberle Steinbeck Vineyard Syrah | 3.5 | | Flavors: black cherry, blueberry jam, dill, leather, vanilla, white pepper. |
Chardonnay | Edna Valley Paragon Chardonnay | 3.5 | | Flavors: pineapple, toast, tropical fruit. |
Chardonnay | Fess Parker Marcella's Vineyard Chardonnay | 3.5 | | Flavors: grassy, green apple, green wood, lemon zest. |
Sauvignon Blanc | Fess Parker Sauvignon Blanc | 3 | | Flavors: caramel apple, melon, peach. |
Chardonnay | Foley Bien Nacido Chardonnay | 3.5 | | This is a classic California coastal Chardonnay, even if not that exciting. Flavors: green plum, peach, toast. |
Pinot Noir | Gainey Limited Selection Pinot Noir | 2 | | Flavors: earthy, rhubarb, strawberry. |
Chardonnay | Gainy Limited Selection Chardonnay | 3.5 | | Flavors: anise, honey, lemon, papaya, toast. |
Meritage | Hahn Meritage | 2.5 | | Flavors: earthy, leather, walnut. |
Merlot | Hahn Merlot | 2 | | Flavors: herbal, smoky, tomato, weedy. |
Cabernet Sauvig | Harmony Cabernet Sauvignon | 2 | | Flavors: bell pepper, blackberry jam, dried fruit, molasses. |
Merlot | J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot | 3.5 | | Flavors: black currant, blueberry jam, coffee, toast. |
Cabernet Sauvig | J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon | 3.5 | | Flavors: cigar box, currant, mint, oak. |
Syrah | J. Lohr Syrah | 2.5 | | Flavors: medicinal, rhubarb, vegetal. |
Zinfandel | Joullian Sias Cuvee Zinfandel | 2 | | Flavors: black cherry, rubbery, weedy. |
Chardonnay | Kendall-Jackson Camelot Vineyard Chardonnay | 4 | | Full-bodied but not over-powered by oak. The complexity of the wine unfolds with each sip. Flavors: kiwi, papaya, pear, vanilla, white pepper. |
Chardonnay | Lin Court Chardonnay | 3 | | Flavors: citrus, honey, toast, tropical fruit. |
Sangiovese | Lockwood Estate Sangiovese | 3 | | Flavors: blackberry jam, dusty, earthy. |
Cabernet Franc | Longoria Blues Cuvee Cabernet Franc | 3 | | Flavors: blackberry, pine, raspberry, toast, wet wood. |
Chardonnay | Longoria Huber Vineyard Chardonnay | 2.5 | | Flavors: green wood, honeysuckle. |
Nebbiolo | Martin & Weyrich 'Il Vecchio' Reserve Nebbiolo | 4 | | A breakaway Nebbiolo from California. Beautifully balanced enough to enjoy now, yet complex enough to let it age 4-5 more years. Flavors: black cherry, boysenberry, cranberry, dried flowers, dusty, earthy, mocha, sandalwood, walnut. |
Nebbiolo | Martin & Weyrich Nebbiolo | 3 | | Flavors: black cherry, cranberry, dusty, plum. |
Pinot Grigio | Martin & Weyrich Pinot Grigio | 3 | | Flavors: anise, floral, green apple, spicy. |
Chardonnay | Mer Soleil Chardonnay | 3.5 | | Flavors: green bean, macadamia , pineapple, quince, spicy. |
Pinot Noir | Meridian Pinot Noir | 3 | | Flavors: black cherry, cocoa powder, green wood. |
Red blend | Midnight Cellars 'Reserve Mare Nectarus' Red Wine | 3 | | Flavors: black currant, chocolate, cola, tobacco, weedy. |
Chardonnay | Mirassou San Vicente Chardonnay | 3 | | Flavors: cinnamon, melon, papaya, yeasty. |
Merlot | Mission View 'Midnight Mischievous' Estate Merlot | 3 | | Flavors: anise, blackberry, blueberry, cola, fresh herbs, rose petal, sandalwood, spicy, toast. |
Barbera | Norman Barbera | 2.5 | | Flavors: black cherry, earthy, smoky, spicy. |
Meritage | Norman 'No Nonsense Red' Meritage | 3.5 | | Flavors: black cherry, oak. |
Chardonnay | Paraiso Springs Chardonnay | 4 | | Ripe, full and stylish. A Chardonnay for lovers of big and bold whites. Flavors: butterscotch, mango, toast, tropical fruit. |
Pinot Noir | Paraiso Springs Pinot Noir | 2.5 | | Flavors: blackberry, green wood, leather. |
Zinfandel | Peachy Canyon Benito Dusi Ranch Zinfandel | 3 | | Flavors: blackberry jam, toast, walnut. |
Zinfandel | Peachy Canyon Zinfandel | 2.5 | | Flavors: black cherry, rhubarb, spicy. |
Merlot | Robert Mondavi Coastal Merlot | 3 | | Flavors: blackberry, spicy, tea leaves, weedy. |
Syrah | Rosenblum Rodney's Vineyard Syrah | 3.5 | | Flavors: black cherry, blueberry, leather, licorice, mushroom, white pepper. |
Viognier | Rosenblum Rodney's Vineyard Viognier | 3.5 | | Flavors: anise, apple, lemon, peach, spicy, vanilla. |
Viognier | Rusack Viognier | 3.5 | | Flavors: anise, apricot, cinnamon, honey, orange. |
Sauvignon Blanc | Sanford Sauvignon Blanc | 2.5 | | Flavors: green peppercorn, macadamia , papaya, tropical fruit, vegetal. |
Syrah | Santa Barbara Syrah | 3 | | Flavors: black cherry, cranberry, leather, white pepper. |
Shiraz | Seven Peaks Shiraz | 3 | | Flavors: boysenberry, fresh herbs, licorice, vanilla. |
Pinot Noir | Steele Bien Nacido Pinot Noir | 3.5 | | Flavors: blueberry jam, meaty, strawberry. |
Chardonnay | Steele Goodchild Vineyard Chardonnay | 4 | | Well-rounded, soft wine with supple, ripe fruit. Seamless in the mouth. Flavors: buttery, macadamia , pear, toast, vanilla. |
White blend | Tablas Creek Estate Blanc | 4 | | A graceful and intriguing white wine. Give it room to grow and open. Flavors: anise, lemon, pear, tropical fruit, vanilla. |
Chardonnay | Talley Olivers Vineyard Chardonnay | 4 | | A stylish wine that combines vibrant fruit flavors with touches of oak. Well-balanced and ideal as a dinner wine. Flavors: green plum, lime, toast, white pepper. |
Chardonnay | Testarossa Santa Barbara/Monterey Chardonnay | 4 | | A well-balanced wine with hints of spice on the palate. Flavors: orange rind, pear, pineapple. |
Red blend | Thunder Mountain Bates Ranch 'Star Ruby' Red Wine | 3 | | Flavors: cassis, currant, medicinal. |
Chardonnay | Thunder Mountain Ciardella Chardonnay | 2 | | Flavors: onion, vegetal. |
Cabernet Sauvig | Thunder Mountain Miller Vineyards 'Doc' Cabernet Sauvignon | 3 | | Flavors: black currant, currant, grassy, herbal. |
Merlot | Turning Leaf Coastal Reserve Merlot | 3 | | Flavors: blackberry jam, spicy, strawberry. |
Syrah | Ventana Syrah | 2.5 | | Flavors: black cherry, herbal, spicy. |
Cabernet Sauvig | York Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon | 3.5 | | Flavors: black currant, cigar box, eucalyptus. |
Red Rhone | Zaca Mesa 'Z Cuvee' Rhone-Style Red | 3 | | Flavors: currant, gamey, herbal, leather. |
Viognier | Zaca Mesa Zaca Vineyards Viognier | 3 | | Flavors: apricot, caramel, melon. |