Sonoma County

Les Lunes Carignane shines a spotlight on one of California's historic but often overlooked grape varieties. This Sonoma County offering represents the new wave of California winemaking – celebrating heritage vines and indigenous varieties rather than chasing international styles. What makes this wine special is its combination of old-vine concentration and natural winemaking sensibility. Les Lunes (The Moons) follows biodynamic principles, working with the lunar calendar – hence the name. The result is a Carignane that shows remarkable purity and energy, with that perfect balance between fruit, savory elements, and structure. It's the kind of red that can be slightly chilled on warmer days, making it incredibly versatile at the table. For those tired of the same old California varieties, this bottle offers a delicious glimpse into the state's winemaking heritage and future direction.

Les Lunes Cabernet Sauvignon represents a different side of California Cab – one that prizes restraint and terroir expression over power and extraction. This Sonoma County offering from the natural-leaning Les Lunes winery showcases Cabernet's more elegant European-inspired personality. What makes this bottle special is its commitment to minimal-intervention winemaking while still delivering varietal clarity. There's beautiful fruit here, but it's not pushed to overripeness – instead, you get those complex secondary notes of herbs and minerals that can get lost in more manipulated wines. Les Lunes (The Moons) follows biodynamic principles, with vineyard work aligned to lunar cycles – hence the name. The result is a Cabernet that feels alive and vibrant, with a sense of place that many California Cabs sacrifice in pursuit of a specific style. It's for Cabernet lovers who want to remember that this noble grape has more to say than just 'big and bold.'

Forget everything that movie made you think about Merlot – this Cannonball expression shows exactly why the variety deserves your love and attention. Plush, fruity, and utterly drinkable, it's the wine equivalent of your favorite broken-in jeans – comfortable but still looking good. Cannonball's playful label (featuring a kid doing a cannonball jump into water) perfectly captures their wine philosophy – fun, approachable, and guaranteed to make a splash. This Sonoma County Merlot offers the perfect balance of New World fruit expression and elegant structure. It's soft enough to enjoy on its own but has enough backbone to pair beautifully with food. This bottle makes a strong case for the Merlot comeback tour – and at this price, you'll want a front-row seat.

Les Lunes Zinfandel offers a compelling alternative to the jammy, high-alcohol style that has dominated California Zin for decades. This Sonoma County offering shows what happens when old-vine Zinfandel meets minimal-intervention winemaking – the result is a revelation of purity and balance. What makes this bottle special is how it captures Zinfandel's inherent character without pushing it to extremes. Les Lunes (The Moons) follows biodynamic principles, working with the lunar calendar – hence the name. Their approach in the vineyard and cellar allows the wine to express its place rather than a winemaking recipe. The alcohol is kept in check, the fruit remains fresh rather than raisined, and there's a transparency that lets Zinfandel's spicy, brambly nature shine through. It's Zinfandel for those who appreciate nuance and drinkability – proof that this quintessential California grape can produce wines of elegance when given the chance.

Pax Lyman Ranch Chenin Blanc is a vibrant expression from old vines grown in Sonoma County. The wine showcases the natural acidity and complexity that Chenin Blanc is known for, with minimal intervention winemaking allowing the terroir to shine through.