An expertly curated journey through the iconic wine regions of California, this 6-bottle collection is a celebration of the Golden State’s diverse terroir. From pioneering Sauvignon Blanc in Napa Valley to cool-climate Syrah from the Sonoma Coast and a rare, single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, this pack offers a comprehensive tasting tour of California excellence.

The Lineup: A Tour Of California Icons

The Whites

1. 2023 Crocker & Starr, AVA Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley

"Napa’s Sauvignon Blanc Pioneer"

For decades, Pam Starr has cleaved her own path through the Napa wine scene, championing Sauvignon Blanc when others focused solely on Chardonnay. Her collaboration with the historic Crocker estate has produced a Sauvignon Blanc of uncommon depth and structure. The cool 2023 vintage allowed for extended hang time, resulting in a wine fermented in a mix of stainless steel, concrete eggs, and older French oak. The result is a mouthwatering expression with profound minerality and stone fruit character, offering both power and refreshment.

• Region: Napa Valley, California
• Tasting Notes: White peach, apricot pit, lime zest, jasmine, oyster shell, seaspray
• Pairing: Grilled shellfish, oysters, light summer fare

2. 2022 Red Car, Chardonnay, "Mohrhardt Ridge Vineyard", Fort Ross-Seaview

"Coastal California Chardonnay"

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
• Pairing: Raw oysters, grilled halibut, fresh crab

The Reds

3. 2023 Lioco, "Indica" Mendocino Red Table Wine, Mendocino

"The Quintessential California Field Blend"

A true “field blend,” this wine is a co-fermentation of Carignan, Valdiguié, and other varietals from old vines in Mendocino County. It’s a unique and delicious red that is both complex and easy-drinking, with notes of red cherry, raspberry, and a hint of spice, with a fresh, juicy finish.

• Region: Mendocino County, California
• Tasting Notes: Red cherry, raspberry, spice, fresh herbs
• Pairing: Pizza, burgers, charcuterie

4. 2023 Drew, Pinot Noir, Mid-Elevation, Mendocino

"Elegant, High-Altitude Pinot Noir"

From a mid-elevation vineyard in Mendocino, this elegant and expressive Pinot Noir is a beautiful example of the region’s ability to produce world-class Pinot Noir. It has a delicate balance of fruit, earth, and spice, with notes of black cherry, wild strawberry, and a hint of forest floor, with a long, silky finish.

• Region: Mendocino, California
• Tasting Notes: Black cherry, wild strawberry, forest floor, spice
• Pairing: Roast chicken, duck confit, mushroom risotto

5. 2022 Arnot-Roberts, Syrah, Sonoma Coast

"Cool-Climate California Syrah"

From the cool-climate Sonoma Coast, this stunning Syrah is a beautiful expression of the varietal, with a complex and savory character. It has notes of blackberry, black pepper, and a hint of smoked meat, with a firm tannic structure and a long, persistent finish.

• Region: Sonoma Coast, California
• Tasting Notes: Blackberry, black pepper, smoked meat, violets
• Pairing: Grilled lamb, roasted game, aged cheeses

6. 2019 Katali, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coombsville, Napa Valley

"A Star from Coombsville"

We conclude our journey with a truly special, micro-production Cabernet Sauvignon from the cool-climate Coombsville AVA. A single-vineyard, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is a masterpiece of structure and complexity. It boasts deep notes of cassis, blackberry, and spiced cherry, with a long, elegant finish. A wine built to last, it’s a stunning example of modern Napa Cabernet and a memorable finale to our tour of California.

• Region: Coombsville, Napa Valley, California
• Tasting Notes: Cassis, blackberry, spiced cherry, tobacco, dark chocolate
• Pairing: Ribeye steak, braised short ribs, aged cheddar