Thomas Bachelder will be known to many of our customers as the first winemaker at Le Clos Jordanne. He has now gone out on his own, together with his wife, Mary Delaney. In their first vintage in 2009, they made three Chardonnays from three different regions - Burgundy, Niagara and Oregon. Using the same winemaking techniques in each region (wild yeasts, minimal intervention and the same barrel makers), the difference in the wines is solely down to the vineyard which makes for some very interesting blind tasting results. The Oregon Chardonnay shows a more robust, honeyed character compared to the Niagara Chardonnay which is particularly fresh and lifted with aromas of white stone fruits.

Wente Vineyards is the country's longest, continuously operated family-owned winery, founded in 1883. Blending traditional and innovative winemaking practices, they draw from their estate vineyards in the Livermore Valley and Arroyo Seco, Monterey appellations to create an outstanding portfolio of fine wines. They are recognized as one of California’s premier wine country destinations featuring wine tasting, dining, concert experiences, championship golf and more.

Deeply perfumed aromas of raspberry and dark fruits with hints of cinnamon. The old vine Zinfandel's woody spiciness explodes on the palate, alongside a mid-palate richness, vibrant acidity and balanced tannins that continue through the long, lingering finish.

From old, bush-trained vines grown in Sonoma County, this zinfandel is fresh, brim-full of fruit and beautifully balanced. Full of the spicy, lush black fruit of the Alexander Valley. Wild raspberry and blackberry flavours emerge on the palate along with the structure of the cooler Dry Creek Valley.

This is the pet project of Peter and Cathy Seghesio. A Burgundian expression from Sonoma, this offers rich, detailed flavors of pear, spice, nutmeg and honeydew, presenting a level of sophistication demonstrated through textural finesse and nuance. Delightfully tantalizing, the stylish Journeyman Chardonnay exhibits an attractive balance between elegance and power. The bouquet show aromas, that are ripe and creamy. The palate is lively and bright. A combination of mineral and oak on the finish.

There are delicate aromas of red cherry, cranberry, and rose petal but with time in the glass aromas of tobacco, toast, and stinky barnyard take over. Light and elegant in style, with a core of red fruits accent with piney oak. Easygoing!

A delicious aromatic white with beautiful white peach, jasmine and honeysuckle notes. Refreshing and rounded finishing with a hint of zesty lime.

Bold nose of dark red fruits followed by a luscious palate of dried plums, medjool dates, and red currants. Soft, round tannins and a long lasting finish.

Aromas of red berries and vanilla on the nose. Silky on the palate with flavours of strawberry, plum and hints of clove. Well-balance with moderate tannins and a bright acidity.

The winery and vineyards were originally owned and run by Cecil and Christine De Loach. In 2003, the family run Burgundian estate Jean-Claude Boisset purchased De Loach and brought the focus back to the estate's original high-quality winemaking philosophy, with specific emphasis on small lot winemaking, particularly of Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley. The winery's 7-hectare estate vineyard has been completely restored and converted to organic and biodynamic viticulture, a tradition upheld by many foremost Burgundian vineyards. The De Loach estate vineyards are certified organic by CCOF.

Rich aromas of key lime, white peach and baked apple pie. Vibrant acidity on the tongue with a good body - full of lemon zest, nutty roundness, and touches of kumquat.

Full of spice on the nose and palate, this wine has full body and flavours of big ripe red fruits with hints of molasses. Soft tannins and lingering pomegranate on the finish.

Lovely aromas of deep, red fruits followed by rich silky flavours which is typical of the Merlot grape. This wine is a delight to drink now but would do well with many years in the cellar.