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A supple, accessible Zinfandel with aromas of blueberry, blackberry and mocha. Medium weight and with a bright acid lift to the palate, that makes this very easy drinking.

Considering Angela Osborne's skill at crafting fabulous wines from Grenache, it's no surprise that her GSM doesn't disappoint. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre from gently sloping plots blanketed in morning fog, slowing the...(read more)

Our first vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon from Land of Saints is an absolute humdinger. With fruit from some of the warmest AVAs in Santa Ynez, but from higher elevation plots, bringing a wonderful ripeness but lift and el...(read more)

This wine comes from the Schmidt family Zinfandel vineyard, which was planted in 1902.  It has a staggeringly serious plum and damson-soaked flavour, with a mighty 15.5% alcohol on board and a fair slug of French oa...(read more)

We first met Michael as he released his 2014 Mourvedre which was a complete humdinger and soon became a huge favourite for lovers of Rhone style wines - but also wines with depth and spice and juicy lift. Three years on...(read more)

This wine is an absolute joy from first sniff to final sip. Very much on the red fruit spectrum with cherry, mulberry and strawberry fruit concentration. It is deliciously open in style with a bright juicy acidity, plent...(read more)

This intriguing Bordeaux blend is dominated by Merlot, but also has a good slug of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and some Malbec. Each adds a sophisticated extra and this is remarkably charming. Very Napa in feel and inte...(read more)

Angela Osbourne's raison d'être as a winemaker is replicating a bottle of Château Rayas she had many years ago, and finding the truest expression of Grenache possible, and my word she has got very c...(read more)

The 2018 Lytton Springs is a blend of 72% Zinfandel, 18% Petite Sirah, 8% Carignane and 2% Mataro. The nose is lush and open, with aromas of aniseed, red and blue berries, blood orange and earth plus touches of tobacco l...(read more)

If you want to compare Angela's Grenache to the best Pinot Noir, then consider her Shake Ridge bottling to be her Grand Cru. From a vineyard sitting atop Sutter Creek in the Sierra Foothills, this parcel is littered with...(read more)