We are delighted to present a quartet of recent arrivals in our cellar from a trio of top Californian producers. All from the 2021 vintage, these Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs from Mayacamas, Cerita and Kutch are phenomenal in quality and very fairly priced, the perfect combination.

Mayacamas is one of Napa’s historic wineries. In recent years, it has undergone a huge upswing in quality while prices are yet to catch up. The 2021 Chardonnay is a prime example, as with a 95-point score from Antonio Galloni and a great note, it is terrific value.

Ceritas is a new cult winery. It was begun in 2005 by John Raytek. He has no investors or partners, so enjoys complete freedom to produce exactly the kind of wines he wants. Those wines “express a pure, focused style that will appeal to those who seek tension and precision” (Dunnuck). The 2021s are some of the best ever made here.

Kutch is also a relatively new operation. It was founded in 2005 by Jamie Kutch and, thanks to meticulous winemaking and a focus on cool climate vineyards, has attracted a loyal following and rave reviews. The 2021 McDougall Pinot Noir is a stellar wine that provides superb bang for buck.