A pair of California labels over-deliver on classic wines. Click the links to purchase Al and Hugh's recommendations at Kenilworth Wine & Spirits.
The Wines
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley '15**1/2 $$
(Classic Napa cab flavors at a very good price.)
Rutherford Ranch Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley '17 **1/2 $
(Very approachable SB, with rich broad flavors, delicious.)
Scott Family Estate Pinot Noir "Dijon Clones", Arroyo Seco '15 *** $$
(Unbelievable value at this price, checks all the boxes.)
Scott Family Estate Chardonnay "Dijon Clones" Arroyo SEco '15 *** $$
(Pure California chard at its best, restrained yet deep and flavorful.)
