Products tagged with California

This easy drinking bourbon is aged in three different types of oak casks and matures for at least 2 years. Kentucky Walker was founded in 1887. Fruit and gentle spice compliment the deep vanilla flavors.

A little less wild than some of Deux Punx other offerings, with a softer, more yellow-fruited palate. Not surprisingly, Deux Punx is the project of two aging ex-punk rockers, Dan Schaaf and Aaron Olson. Their mission is to let the grapes and terroir speak

This is a stunning cider that reminds us of some great French renditions. Vibrantly crisp, dry, and mineral driven. Ben Neilsen taught himself home brewing for years, and eventually branched out into cider when he had the opportunity to experiment with hi

Juicy ripe red fruits and elegant texture. Shaunt Oungoulian and Diego Roig make two lines of wine: Les Lunes (more classic and rustic) and Populis, where the focus is easy drinking, yummy wines. They purchase fruit from historic sites around Mendocino, a

The mysterious old vines for this cuvée were planted in the 1940’s or so, making them some of the oldest Chard vines in the US. Anthill has produced tiny quantities of well-crafted wines from the beginning; their Chardonnay is only made in certain vintage

Full-bodied but fresh, with a complex array of pineapple, golden stone fruits, and even a hint of lime. It’s a classic Cali Chardy without any overwhelming buttered popcorn notes. The wine is fermented in a mix of used oak and stainless steel.

The nose opens with yellow flowers and subtle pineapple, leading to an ethereal palate of subtle apple, dried thyme, and a deep texture and weight. The growing season for this vineyard is long and cool, tempered by the Redwood forests at the foot of Mount

Sadly, this is Dirty & Rowdy’s swan song, as the pair of winemaking couples have chosen to move on to new projects. Dark earth, rich spices, and generous red fruit. Mourvèdre can truly do exciting things when grown in the Californian sun, and it make sens

A classic Cali Chard but with Burgundian structure; buttery and ripe, with stone fruits, a fresh minerality, and persistent acidity. Samantha Sheehan founded POE in 2009 after visiting Burgundy and Champagne. Her wines are minimal intervention, with a str

Underripe strawberry and peach fruits, lemon blossom, and a touch of lively grapefruit on the palate. Samantha Sheehan was inspired by Champagne, and crafts all her sparklers in the traditional method. She sources only organic fruit, using a minimal inter

Easy and fresh, with ripe cherry, a touch of tomato skin, and a hint of spice. Affordable Pinot Noir is always a tough find, and this little number does the job just right. Pavette is a rough translation of “Little Peacock” , hence the label.

Very dry, with a depth of red fruit, a bright acid, and tight bubbles. Madson is the project of viticulturist Ken Swegles and winemaker Cole Thomas. They’re focused on making wines that express the terroir of each vineyard site.