Cyrus
This is a big, red leaning list of about 1,242 wines built around cool climate Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast, which is far and away the deepest category here, backed by serious Champagne and a strong run of Burgundy and Bordeaux. The local backbone shows up in producers like Peay, Ceritas, Ridge, and Hirsch, while the French side leans on names like Pierre Yves Colin Morey and Krug, and the cellar tops out with trophy bottles such as DRC La Tâche, Cheval Blanc, and Rayas. Whites are mostly Chardonnay, again Sonoma Coast driven, with sparkling well represented and only a token amount of rosé, so steer guests toward Pinot, Chardonnay, and bubbles rather than pink. Pricing runs the full range from $12 up to $8,500 with a median around $350, so there is honest value at the low end alongside the collector material. The 28 glass pours give you room to work the floor, and this list rewards anyone who loves California Pinot or wants to drink Burgundy and Champagne with real depth.