Master Sommelier's California Wine Collection | 6 Premium Bottles
A curated journey through the iconic wine regions of California.
This 6-bottle collection celebrates the incredible diversity and quality of Californian winemaking. We've selected six standout wines—three whites and three reds—from some of the most exciting producers in the Golden State. From the cool, coastal vineyards of Sonoma and the Central Coast to the prestigious slopes of Napa Valley, this pack offers a comprehensive tasting tour of California excellence.
THE WHITES
2023 Talley Vineyards, Estate Chardonnay, San Luis Obispo Coast
"The Central Coast Benchmark"
Discover the purity and precision of Chardonnay from the cool San Luis Obispo Coast. Talley Vineyards is a benchmark producer in the region, and their Estate Chardonnay is a masterclass in balance. It combines bright citrus and stone fruit with a subtle saline minerality, all framed by a touch of oak. It’s a versatile and food-friendly white that showcases the best of the Central Coast.
- Region: San Luis Obispo Coast, California
- Tasting Notes: Lemon zest, ripe pear, crushed stone, hint of vanilla
2021 Lasai, Chardonnay "Escole Vineyard", Santa Lucia Highlands
"Monterey Minerality"
From the wind-swept Escole Vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands, this Chardonnay from Lasai is all about texture and minerality. Winemaker Matt Rorick takes a hands-off approach, allowing the vineyard to speak for itself. The result is a wine with incredible energy, tension, and a complex aromatic profile of orchard fruit, white flowers, and a distinctive saline edge.
- Region: Santa Lucia Highlands, California
- Tasting Notes: Green apple, white peach, oyster shell, chamomile
2022 Red Car, Chardonnay "Mohrhardt Ridge Vineyard", Fort Ross-Seaview
"Extreme Sonoma Coast"
From the rugged, high-altitude vineyards of the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA, this Chardonnay from Red Car is a stunning example of coastal winemaking. The Mohrhardt Ridge Vineyard produces a wine with incredible tension, bright acidity, and a complex aromatic profile of citrus, green apple, and a distinctive saline minerality. It’s a vibrant and compelling expression of the extreme Sonoma Coast.
- Region: Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma Coast, California
- Tasting Notes: Lemon peel, green apple, sea spray, crushed oyster shell
THE REDS
2023 Chris Hamilton Cellars, Red Wine, Napa Valley
"The Crowd-Pleasing Napa Red"
A quintessential Napa Valley red blend that massively over-delivers. Crafted by a seasoned winemaker, this Cabernet-based blend is rich, bold, and fruit-forward, with layers of dark cherry, cassis, and a touch of mocha. It’s the perfect go-to red for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to weekend gatherings.
- Region: Napa Valley, California
- Tasting Notes: Dark cherry, cassis, mocha, supple tannins
2022 Arnot-Roberts, Syrah, Sonoma Coast
"Cool-Climate Syrah Icon"
Arnot-Roberts is one of California's most influential and iconic producers of cool-climate wines. This Syrah from the Sonoma Coast is a stunning example of their style—aromatic, savory, and full of energy. It’s a world away from the big, jammy Syrahs, offering notes of blackberry, olive, and white pepper with a vibrant, peppery finish.
- Region: Sonoma Coast, California
- Tasting Notes: Blackberry, olive tapenade, white pepper, smoked meat
2022 Marine Layer, Pinot Noir "Lyra", Sonoma Coast
"Coastal California Pinot"
Our journey concludes with a stunning Pinot Noir from the cool, maritime-influenced Sonoma Coast. Marine Layer is dedicated to producing wines that reflect the rugged beauty of this region. The "Lyra" is bright, aromatic, and full of coastal energy, with notes of wild strawberry, rose petal, and a refreshing salinity. It’s a vibrant and compelling expression of coastal California Pinot Noir.
- Region: Sonoma Coast, California
- Tasting Notes: Wild strawberry, rose petal, sea salt, bright acidity