Zwick's Picks

The HdV Chardonnay is our flagship wine, showcasing the legendary terroir of Hyde Vineyard. Two selections of mature Hyde Chardonnay vines build its frame: the small clusters of Wente bring out notes of citrus blossoms, yellow apple, and a touch of gunpowder while enhancing the complex mineral and savory characters....

Vintage after vintage, the 1910-planted vines at Dolinsek Ranch continue to deliver exceptional fruit. Picked on September 13th, these tiny vines—rooted in sandy Goldridge soils—produced a modest yield of one ton per acre, offering densely packed and thrillingly vibrant fruit. A field blend based around Zinfandel this wine also contains...

Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2010 is made exclusively from Grand Cru chardonnays, 90% of which are grown on the Côte des Blancs (Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, Chouilly and Cramant) and 10% on the Montagne de Reims (Sillery). This iconic grape variety reflects the rich diversity of terroirs in the Champagne...

Bedrock Wine Co., founded by Morgan Twain-Peterson, is renowned for its dedication to preserving California's historic vineyards. The 'Ode to Joel' Zinfandel is a tribute to the rich heritage of Zinfandel in the region. This wine is crafted from old vine Zinfandel grapes, showcasing a robust and complex profile with...

Certified organic, estate-owned, single-vineyard fruit from Turley's home in the heart of Napa Valley. Classic, compelling, and comforting, this Cabernet hits all the right notes. Red cherry, leather, lavender, graphite, and sweet spices on the nose. The palate is structured yet approachable, with a supple, satisfying texture and just enough...

Clean and bright, light yellow colour. It is a complex and layered wine, dominated by minerality, white owers, pears and int. It combines the structure of the red clay very well with the minerality of the soil. It is long, tense and refreshing and very long on the palate, with...

Deeply saturated in color, the 2019 Ceanda Cabernet Sauvignon immediately charms with a bouquet of black currants, cassis, cocoa powder and violets. This full-bodied wine seamlessly weaves around the palate with layers of anise, fresh coffee grounds, black cherries and pops of violets. Concentrated and rich but never losing its...

Expressive and powerful, the 2018 Aida Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Aromas of ripe black currants, wild blackberries, sweet chocolate, with hints of spice and minerality lead way to a tremendously rich and juicy entry, beautiful balance and...

With 12% Picpoul and 3% Roussanne, the 2024 Grenache Blanc spends eight months in five-year-old barrels, able to retain crisp acidity on the lengthy, textured palate, the grapes sourced from such great local sites as Adelaida, Fossil Creek, and Halter Ranch. Apricot shines bright amidst a floral jasmine character that's...

Ridge Vineyards, a renowned winery located in California, is celebrated for its commitment to producing high-quality wines with a focus on sustainable practices. The 'Three Valleys' Red is a blend that showcases the diversity of Sonoma County's vineyards. This wine is crafted from a mix of grape varietals, predominantly Zinfandel,...

Ridge Vineyards, a renowned producer in California, is celebrated for its commitment to sustainable winemaking and producing wines that express the unique terroir of their vineyards. The Ridge Geyserville is a distinguished red blend primarily composed of Zinfandel, complemented by Carignane, Petite Sirah, and other varietals. This wine hails from...

Ridge Geyserville Vineyard 2024
71% Zinfandel, 19% Carignane, 8% Petite Sirah, 2% Alicante BouschetOrganically Grown
This year’s Geyserville release is the same Geyserville that RIDGE has been producing since 1966. We added “vineyard” to the front label in 2024 to differentiate the historic Geyserville Vineyard from the town of Geyserville.

Ridge Vineyards, a renowned winery located in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California, is celebrated for its exceptional Bordeaux-style blends. The Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Monte Bello is a testament to their expertise, crafted predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, with small percentages of Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc adding...

Celebrating its milestone 45th anniversary (1978–2023), the Pieropan 2023 Soave Classico La Rocca shines with golden intensity and offers a compelling bouquet that draws from both the character of Garganega and from careful oak aging. This 100% Garganega is aged in 500-liter French and Slavonian oak for 15 months. Varietal...

Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet/Shiraz is a celebrated wine from the renowned Australian winery, Penfolds. Known as the 'Baby Grange', this wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, showcasing the best of both varietals. The wine is crafted using fruit sourced from multiple regions across South Australia, including Barossa...

Rise of Thunder:
Located on the right bank of the Serein, bank of the Grands Crus, the Montée de Tonnerre is certainly the most prestigious and sought-after of the Chablis Premier Crus.Isn't it sometimes said that the Montée de Tonnerre is the 8th Grand Cru?: