2021 California Wine

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

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, 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

A Note from Tom Meadowcroft -

As the winemaker I am ever in the pursuit of creating wines infused with an explosive strength of diverse character that strike a soulful chord. I proudly focus on a wide array of beautiful varietals,... Read More

A Note from Tom Meadowcroft -

As the winemaker I am ever in the pursuit of creating wines infused with an explosive strength of diverse character that strike a soulful chord. I proudly focus on a wide array of beautiful varietals,... Read More

WE here at Stage Left have been fans of Paul Hobbs before 'Paul Hobbs BECAME PAUL HOBBS'

PAUL HOBBS is a FARMER. WINEMAKER. FOUNDER.

Regarded as an international visionary for his accomplishments in the vineyard and winery,... Read More

WE here at Stage Left have been fans of Paul Hobbs before 'Paul Hobbs BECAME PAUL HOBBS'

PAUL HOBBS is a FARMER. WINEMAKER. FOUNDER.

Regarded as an international visionary for his accomplishments in the vineyard and winery,... Read More

We here at Stage Left have been fans of Paul Hobbs since before 'Paul Hobbs BECAME PAUL HOBBS'

PAUL HOBBS is a FARMER. WINEMAKER. FOUNDER.

Regarded as an international visionary for his accomplishments in the vineyard... Read More

Party Line is a great wine for every day drinking. Layered with aromatics of dusty strawberries, red licorice, black cherries and raspberry taffy. The entry is soft and weighty with succulent mid palate tannins that make for a... Read More

Salvestrin Estate Vineyards

The vineyard at Salvestrin has been farmed sustainably for over eighty years. Holistic guidelines have been utilized since 2006. Fruit trees planted around the property provide a habitat for beneficial... Read More

Scheid Family Wines is a family-owned and operated wine company founded in 1972. Based in Monterey County, California, Scheid produces estate-grown wines to the marketplace from its 4,000 acres of sustainably certified vineyards... Read More

Our own winegrowing journey began in 2003, the year we joined the Napa Valley Reserve and created our own Simon Family wines. For nearly two decades we gained the hands-on experience of tending vines, harvesting grapes, fermenting... Read More