Exciting news! Agustina Hobbs, daughter of Paul Hobbs, has released her first wine. Agustina has attended her dad’s wine dinners at Stage Left Steak since she was a teen. Now she’s a winemaker in her own right! And... Read More
The 2019 Beckstoffer Las Piedras Cabernet from one of Napa Valley’s most iconic vineyards boasts a show-stopping, deeply pigmented red hue in the glass. It opens with beautiful aromas of black cherry, dark chocolate, and... Read More
In 2005, Kat and Rob founded Art+Farm Wine in Napa. Art+Farm is home to the girls in the vineyard, The Messenger, 11*14, Circadia, Pure Ugly and St Mayhem, their game changing Craft Wine Coolers.
The Balletto family started in the late 1970's as commercial Vegetable farmers growing 70 different vegetables on over 700 acres. Sensing the growing difficulty with the supply of water in California, they realized that they... Read More
The 2023 Sonoma County Cabernet is a straight-up banger of a wine for the price. Cabernet did brilliantly in the extended 2023 season, developing loads of color and richness while holding onto great freshness and perfume. Based... Read More
A native of San Jose who grew up in Southern California, Corison arrived in the Napa Valley in the mid-1970's with $200 and the standard wine maker's credential, a masters degree in oenology from the University of California... Read More
Hailing from Lebanon by way of Paris, Daniel and Georges moved to California in their youth and soon achieved success in business. This, however, was just the beginning of their journey. Inspired by their family history and worldview,... Read More
This spectacular California red blend gives a dark ruby red hue in the glass. Followed by an expressive bouquet of dark fruit including black current, black raspberry, plum, and lighter highlights of cranberry and pomegranate.... Read More
We here at Stage Left have been big fans of Chris Dearden for many years (since he was GM / COO at Robert Biale Vineyards). It is only recently that we've been able to taste Dearden Wines. In March 2024, we held a tasting... Read More
The 2022 vintage in San Luis Obispo was characterized by a dry winter, a
cool spring, and a Labor Day heat wave that accelerated ripening, resulting
in reduced yields but concentrated flavor.
VINTAGE
2022 began with enormous potential for an average yield with superior quality.
Spring was warm, bloom and set saw no bad weather and the summer began
perfectly, setting the stage for an early harvest. But, as the berries... Read More
The Santa Cruz Mtns is truly a special place to grow Pinot Noir. Kenny Likitprakong farms this old heritage vineyard in the cool micro terrior using only organic methods. This is... Read More
ULTIMATUM is dedicated to producing the very best Cabernet Sauvignon possible from the pinnacle of Double Rock estate in Oakville, Napa Valley. The word “ultimatum” has Latin roots which mean “final.”... Read More
Lucas & Sophie Wines is a label founded by Alex Guarachi, who after a career ending injury dashing his dreams of becoming a professional soccer player in the late 1970's, embarked upon a journey that began with importing... Read More
A Heroic Wine - Not Sure How Long It's Going To Be Around
Kathryn's son continues (as he has for more than 40 years) to farm what's left of his mother's vineyard. Development encroaches and there is but one acre... Read More
A Heroic Wine - Not Sure How Long It's Going To Be Around
Kathryn's son continues (as he has for more than 40 years) to farm what's left of his mother's vineyard. Development encroaches and there is but one acre... Read More
2022 La Cruz Vineyard Pinot Noir comes from Keller Estate’s lower-elevation hillside vineyard, planted to a selection of Pinot Noir clones including Pommard. Shaped by cool marine influence from the Petaluma Gap, La Cruz... Read More
Every once in a while you come across something that defies your expectations in a most delightful way. Kevin Kinsella did not grow up on a vineyard. He did not live through many vintages toiling in a cellar. Kevin made his success... Read More
Kinsella Estates is an organically farmed vineyard 500 feet above theRussian River Valley. The East-West running valley enjoys a warm climate that never sees winter frost. It is planted with 12 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon on the... Read More
La Pelle Wines was founded in 2016 by Maayan Koschitzky, Miguel Luna and Pete Richmond. With a mission to create terroir-driven wines that are the ultimate expression of the sites from which the fruit is sourced. Though the partner's... Read More
La Pelle Wines was founded in 2016 by Maayan Koschitzky, Miguel Luna and Pete Richmond. With a mission to create terroir-driven wines that are the ultimate expression of the sites from which the fruit is sourced. Though the partner's... Read More
The, Syrah 'Rancho Real Vineyard hosts a singular ubiquitous balsamique (resinous) quality imparted some say by the local underbrush, the garrigue - lavender, rosemary and sage, notably - but perhaps also by proximal pine... Read More
Rancho Réal is one of the coolest sites where vines are successfully grown in California. Overall, 2021 was an excellent vintage in the Central Coast with no major weather events. While we did not have the opportunity to... Read More
Laurel Glen has been a certified organic farm since 2014. We believe that farming organically is not only responsible stewardship, but additionally provides a degree of purity and sense... Read More