California Wine

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

Our 2022 Anthem Sauvignon Blanc showcases a bright bouquet of honeysuckle, jasmine and white peach on the nose. These fresh and vibrant aromatics lead to a full-bodied taste that is especially silky mid-palate. The rich palate... Read More

Arkenstone Description

The Arkenstone story is a tale of discovery and dedication, rooted in Howell Mountain's emergence as a prestigious wine region in the late 1970s and '80s. Acquiring their land in 1988, Arkenstone... 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.

Kat and Rob live in Napa with... Read More

Ashes & Diamonds Winery is a love letter to Napa Valley as it was when it took the world stage in the 1960s, revealing itself, along with Santa Cruz, as a geological wonderland capable of world-class wines.

Located at the gateway... Read More

BARRELHEAD is just one of the many wine projects in which Chris Corley is involved. Chris' father bought land in Napa in 1969 and started Monticello Vineyards & Winery. Chris and 3 of his 6 sibling operated the winery until... 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

CrauforD is just one of the labels for which Chris Corley is winemaker. CrauforD pays hommage the the women in Chris' life. His Mother, Marilyn Crawford Corley - Founder and Matriarch, who was born and raised outside Falkirk,... Read More

CrauforD is just one of the labels for which Chris Corley is winemaker. CrauforD pays hommage the the women in Chris' life. His Mother, Marilyn Crawford Corley - Founder and Matriarch, who was born and raised outside Falkirk,... Read More

CrauforD is just one of the labels for which Chris Corley is winemaker. CrauforD pays hommage the the women in Chris' life.

His Mother, Marilyn Crawford Corley - Founder and Matriarch, who was born and raised outside Falkirk,... Read More

CROCKER & STARR 2022 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ‘RLC’ Rock Loam Clay

Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon 100% Appellation: St. Helena, Napa Valley

Winemaking: Small lot fermentations, 22 months aging in 65% new French Oak... 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

About Dearden Winery

Owner-Winemaker Chris Dearden's journey into winemaking began with a profound connection to the land, nurtured amidst the familial warmth of California's Central Valley. It was here that he first understood... Read More

Dominus Napa Valley, California, United States Vintage: 2020 - 6 litre bottle

Dominus Estate is the Napa Valley property of Bordeaux producer Christian Moueix. Christian owns Ch. La Fleur Petrus, Ch. Trotanoy & Ch. Latour a Pomerol... 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.

WINEMAKING
Following time-honored... Read More

VINTAGE
The 2024 growing season featured a second winter of heavy rainfall (35 inches),
which benefited vine growth. Spring stayed cool, with temperatures under 80°F
through May, leading to a warm summer and early September... Read More

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

Ghostwriter 2022 Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains

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

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