WORDS CLIVE PURSEHOUSE WINE SELECTION JONATHAN CRISTALDI

‘We are seeing a shift back towards the known, the familiar and, ultimately, the comforting’

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At a time when progressive rock labels seem to be closing faster than they are opening, this indie is going from strength to strength. Owners Mark and Rayna Monforti take a moment to draw breath and reflect on their 2025 successes.

A selection by Jonathan Cristaldi from 43 wines at a vertical tasting held in March 2025. Those marked O are certified by California Certified Organic Farmers. To see full notes and scores on these and the 33 other wines tasted, go to decanter.com/premium

The wine critic for The New York Times would love a bottle of Cheval Blanc 1947, but will happily drink a $14 Garnacha from Navarra