wineLX: Wine Luxury

Sbragia Family Vineyards-Zinfandel-Gino’s-Dry Creek Valley-Sonoma County-California-2014-14.8% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color.  A  full bodied single vineyard Zin, with black cherry, earth, licorice and spice on finish.  Just was missing something.          WS-90          CR-89          Good with steak, chicken, pasta.                        Frequency Wine Company-Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre-Santa Barbara County-California-2016-14.7% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of some red fruit […]

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                             Linne Calodo Cellars-Slacker-Sterotype-Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre-Paso Robles-California-2016-15.2% Alcohol-$35.70-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color.   A medium to full bodied Rhone blend with black cherry, cassis, minerals and a  spiced finish.          NR          CR-90           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.                                       Lava Vine Vineyards-Petite Sirah-Suisun Valley-California-2013-14.6% Alcohol-$32.63-A nose of dark fruit and some […]

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HOLIDAY WALK AROUND WINE TASTING Friday, November 22nd 7:00pm- 8:30pm $75 per person (tax and gratuity not included) Tis the season! We are hosting a walk around tasting that showcases 16 "must have" wines for the holidays. Nicholas chose these wines with your holiday entertaining in mind, showcasing crowd pleasing varietals that complement holiday meals […]

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Give Share Celebrate Hearst Ranch Winery’s Holiday Guide Give Show your appreciation for your friends and family this season with Hearst Ranch Wine. Our gift sets arrive beautifully packaged in our classic black boxes featuring iconic copper embellishments. Shop our selection to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. California Dreamin’ Gift Set […]

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                      Michael and David Phillips-Earthquake-Cabernet Sauvignon-Lodi-California-2014-15.0% Alcohol-$21.99-A big nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied red with blackberry, black cherry, spices, very fruit forward, spices on finish, a good a value.          WE-88          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.                                         Chateau Guiraud-Sauternes-Bordeaux-France-2011-13.5% Alcohol-$29.99-A none of sweet honey and […]

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                                  Mitolo Wines-Savitar-Shiraz-McLaren Vale-Australia-2007-15.0% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of muted dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.  A full bodied red, with blackberry, plum, tobacco and spice on finish, better than last time tried, still needs a short decant.          RP-93         WS-91          WE-93         CR-90         Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.                         Tuck Beckstoffer Wines- The […]

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                                  Yates Family Vineyard-Fleur De Veeder-Merlot-Mount Veeder-California-2014-14.8% Alcohol-$38.00-A nose of sweet dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.   A full bodied, delicious Merlot, yes it’s a Merlot, 100%, cassis, raspberry, velvet favors, mocha, with a long finish, very good every year.          NR          CR-92          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.                      DC Flynt […]

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Holiday Gifting Made Easy For Family, Friends  & Corporate Clients We are excited to present these delicious wine offerings to enjoy with great company or share with your best customers this holiday season. Select one of our box sets or customize your own gift. If you provide an address list and a gift note, we […]

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Greetings from Sebastopol, Many of you may be aware that this has been a harrowing week in Sonoma County, with a wildfire ripping through much of the north eastern part of the county. Our staff and winery are safe, and though operations briefly came to a stand still under the black outs and evacuation orders […]

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                      Soc. Agr. Castello Romitoro S.R.L.-Il Toro-Syrah-Petit Verdot-Toscana-Italy-2016-14.0% Alcohol-$16.98-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Tuscan blend, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice on long finish, was very good.          RP-95          CR-90          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.                         Quinta Nova De Nossa Senhora […]

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