A Tribute to Grace Grenache Morro Vineyard 2019, 0.75L
Grenache from Edna Valley, California

"The 2019 Grenache Morro View Vineyard offers tons of immediacy and sheer appeal. The decision to destem all the fruit worked so well here. Forward, bold and racy, the Morro View is one of the many compelling wines in this lineup. Red/purplish berry fruit, blood orange, spice and mint are all kicked up. The Morro View is one of the more resonant, ample wines in this range. (Drink between 2024-2034)" ​94 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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Accendo Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, 0.75L
Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California

"Accendo's 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is every bit as alluring as it was from barrel. Plush and sensual, with no hard edges, the 2019 possesses magnificent balance from start to finish. Dark-fleshed fruit, spice, leather, tobacco and menthol build as this sumptuous, racy Cabernet shows off its tremendous charm. Best of all, the 2019 offers quite a bit of immediacy. I would choose to drink it ahead of some of the more structured recent vintages. As always, the Accendo Cabernet is a blend of several top sites in Napa Valley. (Drink between 2027-2041)" 98, Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com

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Adaptation by Odette Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, 0.75L
Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California

"The 2018 Adaptation Cabernet Sauvignon is opaque purple in color, presenting notes of wild blackberries, luxardo cherries, plums, crème de cassis with hints of fresh spring flowers. This full bodied expression displays beautiful ripeness with elegant, very fine, well integrated tannins and a gorgeous silky texture. Built for near term appreciation and long term potential, this forward, upfront and approachable style can be enjoyed over the next decade+." ​Winery Notes

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Anthill Farms Chardonnay Peugh Vineyard 2018, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Russian River Valley, California

"The 2018 Chardonnay Peugh comes from a vineyard originally planted in 1887 and grafted to Chardonnay in 1944. It was made with 20% new Austrian oak and has bright notions of petrichor, lime peel, green herbs and green pineapple with honeyed notes in the background. The palate is medium-bodied and satiny, swelling with savory flavors that are refreshed by mineral accents and lively acidity, and it finishes very long. The dynamic dichotomy of brightness and savory bass tones is compelling and provides a hint of what this may be like with another five years in bottle." 94+ points Erin Brooks, The Wine Advocate

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Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, 0.75L
Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California

"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is brilliant. Deep purple-hued, with incredible cassis and blueberry fruit as well as tobacco, graphite, damp earth, leather, and violets, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a round, layered, seamless texture, ultra-fine tannins, and a great, great finish. This tour de force is going to evolve gracefully for 30 years or more. It's one of the finest wines I've tasted from this estate."98 Points, Jeb Dunnuck

"Arietta's 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is outstanding. It will require a number of years to be at its most expressive and for the bouquet to fully open, but all of that potential is there. Deep, layered and so well balanced, the 2019 is impressive right out of the gate. There is so much to look forward to. Inky dark fruit and a whole range of cooler-climate mineral/savory notes typical of Coombsville punctuate the huge, redolent finish." ​96 Points, Antonio Galloni

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Arietta Merlot Hudson Vineyard 2019, 0.75L
Merlot from Carneros, California

"Always a standout from this winning combination of site and producer, this is a 100% varietal vineyard-designate, from the cool landscape of Carneros. Rainier cherry, cassis and a dusting of baking spice highlight a seamless body of integrated tannin and oak, the wine offering power but also enduring elegance. While enjoyable now, it will benefit from further aging; enjoy best 2029–2039" 97, Wine Enthusiast

The 2019 Merlot Hudson Vineyards is packed with dark plum fruit, chocolate and a whole range of cool-climate savory notes that add complexity as well as nuance. The Hudson Merlot is one of the most distinctive wines in Napa Valley, but it needs cellaring to be at its best. These are the oldest vines on Lee Hudson's property. (Drink between 2025-2039) 94, Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com

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Arnot-Roberts Rose 2022, 0.75L
Touriga Nacional / Tinta Cao / Trincadeira / Grenache from California, California

"This lightly-colored, direct-press rosé is at the top of its class, which includes all the great rosés of the world. Arnot-Roberts has single handedly introduced this Portuguese varietal to the greater market for California wine. Though obviously well-known as playing a big part in the blends used to make fine port, it took these young California winemakers to show us what a great rosé it is capable of producing. Beginning with the 2020 vintage, small percentages of Gamay, Cabernet Franc and Grenache have been added to the mix. Touriga Nacional still remains the dominant varietal in the blend."

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Big Basin Vineyards Syrah Rattlesnake Rock 2016, 0.75L
Syrah from Santa Cruz Mountains, California

"The 2016 Syrah Rattlesnake Rock is a powerful wine. Red fruit, iron, chalk, white pepper, game and incisive tannins give the 2016 a real feeling of drive that distinguishes it in the range. This is an especially mineral-driven, savory, taut Syrah, with all the elements in the right place. Dried herbs, licorice and crushed flowers add aromatic intrigue. It will be interesting to see if the 2016 gains a bit more volume in bottle. It is such a promising wine. The Côte-Rôtie selection Syrah from John Alban works so well here." ​94 Antonio Galloni, Vinous

"From the home estate in the Santa Cruz Moutains, the 2016 Syrah Rattlesnake Rock is a firm, mineral-laced, yet concentrated and textured Syrah that's going to benefit from bottle age. Red and black fruits, spiced meat, bacon fat, and dried flower notes are just some of its nuances. A concentrated, classic mountain Syrah, it needs 2-3 years of bottle age and will cruise . . ." 94+ Jeb Dunnuck

"The 2016 Rattlesnake Rock bottling of syrah from Big Basin is one of their estate vineyard bottlings, as these vines were planted in 2000 in this windy parcel that sits between thirteen hundred and fourteen hundred feet above sea level. The 2016 version includes one-third whole clusters, was fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged for twenty-one months in used, three hundred liter barrels. The cépages here includes two percent of viognier that was co-fermented with the syrah. The wine comes in at 13.9 percent octane and offers up a deep and properly reserved bouquet of cassis, black raspberry, grilled meats, pepper, a touch of black olive, fine stony soil tones and a smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, focused and rock solid at the core, with a superb core of fruit, firm, ripe tannins and outstanding balance and grip on the long, nascently complex and very, very promising finish. There is a strong vein of iron in the soils here and this really comes across on the backend here. This is outstanding syrah in the making, with plenty of structure and outstanding depth of fruit. Think of old school Hermitage with a different, stony soil signature." 93 John Gilman, View From The Cellar

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Capiaux Old Vine Russian River Pinot Noir 2018, 0.75L
Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley, California

"Sean Capiaux's 2018 Pinot Noir Old Vine is a blend from Widdoes and Starscape, both planted with Martini clone, which tends to give an especially aromatic, exotic Pinot. Blood orange, mint, spice, star anise and kirsch all lift from the glass. Like all of these Pinots, the Old Vine is a bit clenched today, and yet its potential is evident. This is such a pretty and distinctive wine with a ton of underlying energy that just needs a bit of time to be at its most express." ​93​​​+ Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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Chanin Syrah Schock Family Vineyard 2018, 0.75L
Syrah from Santa Barbara County, California

"This is a cooler-climate Syrah done with the light touch of a Pinot Noir master. The nose is extremely peppery, reminiscent of a tour through a Tellicherry peppercorn factory, yet with tart cranberry, rust and soil elements as well. The palate is immensely grippy with more white pepper as well as charcoal and brisk red-fruit flavors. It will also cellar very well." ​95 Points Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast

"The 2018 Syrah Schock Family Vineyard is Gavin Chanin's first Syrah, and it is fabulous. Deep and rich, but not at all heavy, the 2018 has so much to offer. Readers will have to be patient, as the 2018 is an embryonic wine at this stage. What comes across is the wine's exceptional balance and harmony. Time will be needed for Syrah aromatics to emerge." ​94 Points Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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Chateau Montelena Chardonnay 2019, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Napa Valley, California

"I remember standing at the press as the first squeeze from our first lot of Chardonnay in 2019 began to trickle into the pan…and thinking WOW. Even at 6am and at that stage – cold juice scarcely 2 hours removed from the vine – it was clear that the potential for an effusive, rich, complex wine was there. The excitement lasted scarcely 10 seconds before it was time to get to work; time to envision, time to make (irreversible) decisions, and time to act. Seeing the potential, the mosaic in our minds, is one thing. Being naturally curious and receptive to new, creative ideas is another. But it’s in the translation, the execution, and the eventual realization of what’s finally in the glass that’s the greatest challenge yet ultimately the most gratifying." ​Winemaker Notes

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Cobb Pinot Noir Coastlands Vineyard Diane Cobb 2019, 0.75L
Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, California

"The 2019 Pinot Noir Diane Cobb Coastlands Vineyard has a medium ruby color and pure, layered scents of raspberry jam, tobacco leaves, lemon peel, pencil shavings and saline. The light-bodied palate is chalky and refreshing, with detailed, mineral-laced berry fruits and a very long finish with expansive floral and spice tones." ​97 Points, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate

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Cobb Pinot Noir Emmaline Ann Vineyard 2019, 0.75L
Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, California

"The 2019 Pinot Noir Emmaline Ann Vineyard was made with 50% whole clusters and matured for 22 months in 40% new French oak. It is delicate and broody on the nose at this stage, with a core of raspberry fruit and accents of saline, seaweed, cracked pepper and violet. The light-bodied palate is delicate, grainy and fresh, with layer after layer of detailed fruits and a latent finish that hints at more to come as this matures in bottle." 96 Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate

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Corison Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018, 0.75L
Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California

"In spite of a lightness to the palate weight, this is no doubt a serious wine. It's complex and integrated, with intriguing aspects of leather, earth and truffle. Soft and supple, it shows flavors of clove, tart red raspberry and cassis, and is deliciously memorable in every way." 95 Points Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast

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Dalla Valle Maya 1996, 3L
Cabernet Blends from Oakville, California

"The 1996 Maya is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Vivid, intense aromas of new saddle leather, plums, black currants, underbrush, and licorice are followed by a full-bodied, sensationally concentrated wine with sweet tannin, a deep, exceptionally pure and concentrated mid-palate, and an opulently-textured finish. It was surprisingly open-knit and delicious when tasted in October, but there is more tannin lurking beneath the surface. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2025." ​96 Points, Robert M. Parker Jr., Wine Advocate

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Donnachadh Family Vineyards Chardonnay Sta Rita Hills 2021, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Santa Rita Hills, California

"The 2021 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills is the first vintage of Chardonnay from Donnachadh. It was barrel fermented and matured for around 10 months. Its aromas combine bright herbal, green apple and pear tones with underlying savory hints. The light-bodied palate is bright and fresh,yet offers a touch of anchoring creaminess that draws out the finish. Proprietor Drew Duncan says that for this vintage, fruit came from the Donnachadh estate, although that may not be the case in the future as this new project really gets up and running." 94 Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate, Dec 2022

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DuMOL Syrah DuMOL Estate Vineyard 2016, 0.75L
Syrah from Sonoma Coast, California

"Even better, and a dead ringer for a top Cornas from the likes of Pierre-Marie Clape or Allemand, the 2016 Syrah Estate Vineyard comes from a tiny 1.5-acre vineyard on the Sonoma Coast. Meaty, peppery, bloody, and incredibly complex, with lots of black olive, cracked peppercorns, smoke, and ripe, dark Syrah fruit, it has building tannin, awesome mid-palate depth, and a remarkable purity, elegance, and balance about it that’s going to keep it drinking beautifully for 10-15 years." ​97 Points, Jeb Dunnuck

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Enfield Wine Co. Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast 2018, 0.75L
Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot from North Coast, California

"A brand new cuveé, the North Coast Cab is meant to explore an ever so slightly riper style of Cabernet, bottled young to capture the energy and freshness of its youth. A juicy core of pure, joyous cherry fruit is balanced with mild herbal notes and a gentle stony texture. This wine is vibrant and alive and does not need to be cellared to enjoy, please drink this in the presence of laughter. fresh cherry juice, black currant, mint, fragrant white pear, river stones." Producer Notes, Enfield Wine Co.

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Epoch Estate Red Blend Catapult / Paderewski / York Vineyard 2018, 0.75L
Syrah / Mourvèdre / Grenache / Tempranillo / Graciano from Willow Creek District, California

"The 2018 Estate Blend comes from all three of Epoch's estate vineyards and is a blend of 47% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre, 18% Grenache, 12% Tempranillo and 3% Graciano, aged 19 months in 50% new French oak barrels and puncheons. It has a deep ruby-purple color and gregarious aromas of blackberry and blueberry jam, with accents of milk chocolate and pie spice. The palate is medium-bodied with an abundance of grainy tannins, seamless freshness and a very long, flavorful finish. This is ready and open to drink! 1,663 cases were made." 95 Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate, Nov 2021

"Opaque ruby. Aromas of candied black and blue fruits, allspice, mocha and smoky minerals pick up a suave floral nuance with aeration. Juicy and energetic on the palate, offering sappy blackberry, cherry cola, candied violet and spicecake flavors and a hint of salty olive paste. Polished tannins add shape to an impressively long, lively finish that leaves a repeating floral note behind. Raised in a combination of French oak barrels and puncheons, half of them new." 94 Josh Raynolds, Vinous, Jul 2022

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Far Niente Chardonnay 2021, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Napa Valley, California

"Far Niente Chardonnay is a blend of superlative Napa Valley vineyards located in Coombsville, a cool growing region nestled in the rolling countryside and protected by the hills east of the city of Napa. Coombsville offers the characteristic climate of Carneros, with less wind, along with deeper, well-drained gravelly loam and volcanic ash soils. The combination of these spectacular vineyards results in the subtle, tropical flavors, complex aromas, and uncommon richness that have long been associated with Far Niente Chardonnay." ​Winery Notes

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Gemstone Cabernet Sauvignon Heritage Selection 2018, 0.75L
Cabernet Sauvignon from Yountville, California

"The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Heritage Selection, from the back part of the property, is plump, juicy and full of character. Inky dark fruit, mocha, floral notes and spice . All the elements come together so nicely. Picking a bit earlier than in the past helps preserve freshness as well as energy. Time in the glass brings out the wine's volume and resonance. The juicy, creamy style works well here. Inky dark red/purplish fruit, spice, rose petal and new leather build into the resonant finish. I find a bit better balance here than in the Alluvial Selection. (Drink between 2022-2038)" 95, Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com

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Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2019, 0.75L
Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California

"Primarily from the Hardester Ranch in Pope Valley, with other major contributions from St. Helena, Soda Canyon and Glass Mountain, it's a medium to full-bodied effort, with bold flavors of cherries, cassis and cedar. It's easy, but not soft, nicely firm, with a long, silky-textured finish. Craig and Kathryn Hall Sacrashe-d onto the Napa Valley wine scene with the 1994 purchase of the Sacrashe property, at the eastern edge of the Rutherford AVA. Craig was a successful businessman; Kathryn's family had owned a vineyard in Mendocino when she was growing up. From 1997–2001, Kathryn served as U.S. ambassador to Austria, which put a brief hold on the couple's plans to expand their wine business, but in 2001, they purchased the property on Highway 29 that has become their signature attraction. Mike Reynolds came on board in 2002 as winemaker and has since been promoted to president; my extensive tasting visit was conducted with the winery's current vice president of winemaking, Megan Gunderson, who joined Hall in 2005 as an enologist." 90 Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate

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Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Lot C-91 2016, 0.75L
Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California

"Blue fruit with stone, lavender and currant aromas and flavors. Fresh herbs too. Medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins. Such firmness and focus and beauty. A blend of all their top single vineyards. Drink or hold." ​96 Points, James Suckling

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Hoopes Vineyard Chardonnay 2020, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Napa Valley, California

"I was blown away by the 2020 Chardonnay, a clean, crisp, vibrant expression of Chardonnay that has medium to full-bodied richness, wonderfully integrated acidity, and a distinct sense of minerality in its citrus, stone fruit, and white flower-driven aromatics. It's shockingly good and tastes like it cost 3-4 times its price." 96 Jeb Dunnuck, Jebdunnuck.com, Feb 2023

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Jax Vineyards Block 3 Cabernet Sauvignon Calistoga 2019, 0.75L
Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga, California

"Produced from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Block 3 has a deep garnet-purple color. After a few swirls, it comes barreling out of the glass with bold notes of wild blueberries, blackberry preserves and cassis, plus hints of chocolate mint and rose oil. Full-bodied, rich and plush, it coats the mouth with tons of juicy black fruit and delivers a long, fragrant finish." 94+ Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate, Oct. 2021

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Joseph Swan Pinot Noir Cuvée de Trois 2017, 0.75L
Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley, California

"As always, a blend of Swan’s vineyard designated Pinot Noir. Every Pinot Noir is made to be the best it can be with
a barrel-by-barrel selection process just before bottling. As opposed to the vineyard wines, which, by their very nature are idiosyncratic, the attempt with this wine is to make one that represents the whole of the Russian River Valley." ​Winery Notes

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Kistler Chardonnay Kistler Vineyard 2019, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Sonoma Valley, California

"The 2019 Chardonnay Kistler Vineyard is stunning all the way, with a vibrant, racy, focused, and salty nose of crushed lemons, crushed stone, white flowers, and green almonds. Also gorgeous on the palate, this medium to full-bodied, quintessential, layered, balanced Sonoma Chardonnay is going to shine for a solid decade or more if well stored." ​98 Points, Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com

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Kistler Chardonnay Trenton Roadhouse Vineyard 2020, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Russian River Valley, California

"The 2020 Chardonnay Trenton Roadhouse is much more reticent than the other Chardonnays in the Kistler portfolio this vintage, with flinty, stony notes on the nose. The medium-bodied palate is bright and silky, with lemon candy flavors, sweet spice accents and a long, gently textured finish." 94, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate

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L`Aventure Optimus 2019, 0.75L
Syrah / Cabernet Sauvignon / Petit Verdot from Paso Robles, California

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Larkmead Vineyard LMV Salon Proprietary Red 2019, 0.75L
Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley, California

"A blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon and 49% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2019 LMV Salon bursts with bold scents of crème de cassis and blueberry preserves, plus underlying notes of wild sage, camphor and pencil shavings and a waft of raspberry leaves. Medium to full-bodied, the vibrant red berry palate is tightly knit with fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and fragrant." ​94+ Points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate

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Lieu-Dit Cabernet Franc Sans Soufre 2021, 0.75L
Cabernet Franc from Santa Ynez Valley, California

"Sourced from own rooted vines planted at the Happy Canyon Vineyard in the east side of the Santa Ynez Valley. The wine is fermented using native yeast. Once dry, we rack the juice and press off the whole cluster lots. The wine is transferred to neutral oak barrels for the winter. Once malo is complete we transfer to tank prior to bottling." ​Producer Notes

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Lieu-Dit Melon de Bourgogne 2021, 0.75L
Melon de Bourgogne from Santa Maria Valley, California

"From Bien Nacido in Santa Maria, this is a crisp, mineral-driven wine with captivating brininess. Made for shucking oysters and popping bottles on a fresh spring day." ​Winery Notes

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Marietta Cellars Proprietary Red Old Vine Red Lot #73 NV, 0.75L
Zinfandel / Syrah / Petite Sirah / Carignan / Barbera from California, California

"The NV OVR Lot 73 is composed mainly of Zinfandel with smaller portions of Syrah, Petite Sirah, Carignan and Barbera. Medium ruby, it offers intense red cherry, blood orange and apricot perfume with accents of rooibos tea leaves, red licorice, saline, lilac and loads of spicy nuances. The medium-bodied palate is light on its feet with soft tannins, bursts of refreshing acidity and detailed amaro accents on the long finish. This is so easy to drink!" 95 Points, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate

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Matthiasson Cabernet Sauvignon Village No. 3 2019, 0.75L
Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California

"Sometimes you just want an honest glass of Cabernet. Refreshing, flavorful, not too heavy, and not too light. A Cab for drinking at the table, not looking at in the cellar. And a Napa Cab that doesn’t break the bank. A “Village” Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. A bright lively wine with lots of flavor that is great with food. We blended a “table Cab” from delicious lots of our wine that didn’t quite make it into our Matthiasson Cabernet blend but that taste great together as a “Village” wine. 

Village Cab No. 3 is a blend of wines from multiple vineyards throughout Napa Valley, from Rutherford down to Oak Knoll, all of which were organically farmed, fermented, and aged by us and us alone."

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Mayacamas Chardonnay 2020, 0.375L
Chardonnay from Mt. Veeder, California

"The 2020 Chardonnay marries textural richness and energy, all in grand style. Lemon confit, white flowers and light tropical accents lend quite a bit of character. There is striking creaminess and oiliness to the feel, even though the malolactic fermentation was fully blocked. The 2020 is just gorgeous in the way it conveys mountain energy while avoiding any sense of austerity." ​95 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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Mayacamas Merlot 2019, 0.75L
Merlot from Napa Valley, California

"The 2019 Merlot is a real powerhouse. Rich dark fruit, leather, tobacco, grilled herbs and chocolate are dialed up. This extroverted, dense Merlot is going to need at least a decade to come into its own. Today, it is almost shockingly concentrated. Readers will find a Merlot that is mostly an expression of place rather than of variety. I loved it." ​94 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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Mount Eden Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2017, 0.75L
Cabernet Sauvignon from Santa Cruz Mountains, California

"The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is going to need a number of years to come around. The only question is how many. In 2017, the Mount Eden Cabernet is shockingly opulent. Inky black fruit, bittersweet chocolate, spice, leather and incense are all dialed up in this super-sized Cabernet. Even so, there is plenty of structure lurking beneath. I can't wait to see how this ages. (Drink between 2027-2042)" 97, Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com

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Mount Eden Pinot Noir Estate 2019, 0.75L
Pinot Noir from Santa Cruz Mountains, California

"This is more bone than flesh, with a wiry tannic structure around a core of savory, damson plum and blood orange flavors, all backed by a tangy sanguine note. The taut, piercing finish is very persistent. Should be interesting to cellar; only for fans of the style, though. Drink now through 2029. 753 cases made." 91, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator

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Newfound Grenache Yount Mill Vineyard Napa Valley 2019, 0.75L
Grenache from Napa Valley, California

"The aromatics are explosive and reminiscent of those spring-time post card Napa Valley mustard blooms. This bottling is a perfect for the for the summer with its nervy, fresh tones and elegant textures. A little air and a slight chill will go a long way in enhancing your experience with the wine." ​Winery Notes

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Outward Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Massa Vineyard 2021, 0.75L
Cabernet Sauvignon from Carmel Valley, California

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Massa Vineyard comes from old vines planted in 1968 in the Carmel Valley near the coast. "For us, the best expressions are varietally distinct, and we wanted to pay homage to that older style in California," say Natalie Siddique and Ryan Pace, the newly married couple behind Outward, founded in 2016. Grapes were destemmed and spent 30 days on skins with delicate pour-overs done "by hand with a pitcher," they quip—their production is still tiny, with about 1,100 cases made in 2021. The Massa Cabernet has a medium ruby-purple color and bright aromas of red and black currants, blueberries, sage, aniseed and tobacco leaves. The medium-bodied palate is delicately intense with perfumed fruit and savory accents. It has an approachable, lightly chalky frame, energetic acidity calling you in for another sip and a long, floral finish. It's an elegant, easy-to-drink style to enjoy over the next 3-5 years. Only 144 cases were made. 93 Points, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate

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Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2019, 0.75L
Cabernet Sauvginon from Spring Mountain District, California

"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a classy, sophisticated wine that shows the more restrained side of the year and this site. I imagine the 2019 will flesh out in time. Bright acids, red-toned fruit, dried herbs, mint and silky tannins convey finesse more than power. I especially admire the aromatics today. I can't wait to see how this ages." ​96 Antonio Galloni, Vinous

“The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a classic Togni wine, meant to be laid down for at least a decade and capable of aging well for 20 years beyond that in a cool cellar. Hints of green olive and thyme add savory nuance to the raspberry and cassis shadings on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is concentrated into a dense, streamlined shape that throws off waves of dusty tannins, buffered by hints of cedar and vanilla, with lingering cassis notes on the finish. Earlier this year, I was able to arrange a visit with Philip and Birgitta Togni. Now in their mid-90s, their daughter Lisa is largely running the show, but we spent some socially distanced time outside talking about their early days on Spring Mountain. Not surprisingly, the Glass fire was the first topic of conversation, as there were scorched tree trunks all around, and a crew of workers were cutting and removing dead and fallen trees. ‘Our neighbors [Lokoya] saved us,’ said Philip. It is an untold story of the recent fires in California, that in the wake of overstretched government-funded firefighting departments, private companies with deep pockets have had to contribute to the defense of their own properties—but they have also come to the aid of their neighbors. ‘We've been lucky to be here for 45 years,’ said Birgitta. The two of them have been in Napa since 1959, when Philip started working for Mayacamas. He later moved on to work for Chapellet—helping establish their vineyard on Pritchard Hill and making their legendary 1969 Cabernet Sauvignon—and Cuvaison, where he was working as winemaker, when, as Philip tells it, ‘Birgitta said, 'Let's not work for somebody else.' ‘ By 1981, they had purchased 25 acres on Spring Mountain and planted 4.5 acres—three of them devoted to Sauvignon Blanc, ‘for cashflow,’ said Philip. They made their first Cabernet in 1983 but replanted in 1985—most of their current vines date to then, a mix of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. ‘I made the '56 Château Lascombes,’ said Philip. ‘So, I mirrored that cépage.’ Lisa Togni, who has an MBA and worked harvests in Australia (twice) and at Léoville Barton, said, ‘So much of what we do here is similar to how things used to be done in the Médoc. If we can grow good grapes, the winemaking is easy.’ The vineyards now encompass a total of 10.5 acres, with two parcels that produce softer, less tannic wines, devoted to the production of Tanbark Hill. Yields are thinned to three tons per acre, never supplemented by outside fruit. But despite the small size of the estate, 10-ton fermenters are the norm. ‘We prefer the larger volume, for higher-temperature fermentations,’ said Lisa. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrel, with about 40% new French oak. The family does plan to bottle 2020 wines this summer. ‘We picked well before the Glass fire,’ said Lisa. ‘We'd just pressed the day before.’ Later, we went down into the cellar to taste, still being careful to stay far apart—Philip sat on a stool about 30 feet away. We didn't look at barrel samples on this occasion, but we did taste the current releases (2019) and a couple of library releases that are made available to long-term customers. These remain benchmark mountain Cabernets, with decades of aging potential.” 95+ Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate

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Piedrasassi Syrah Rim Rock Vineyard 2019, 0.75L
Syrah from Arroyo Grande Valley, California

"The 2019 Syrah Rim Rock Vineyard is compelling, as this wine so often is. Bright acids and a touch of whole cluster savoriness lend energy to this decidedly taut, nervy coastal Syrah. Blood orange, exotic spice, lavender, black pepper and grilled herbs build into the long, articulate finish. (Drink between 2022-2031)"​94 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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Racines Chardonnay Bentrock 2019, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Sta. Rita Hills, California

"A gorgeous wine, the 2019 Chardonnay Bentrock Vineyard dazzles with its purity and translucence. Crushed rocks, lemon confit, white flowers and mint give the 2019 its brilliant, sculpted personality. Soaring aromatics and bright saline accents build into the regal finish." ​96 Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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Racines Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills 2018, 0.75L
Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, California

"Racines is a collaboration between Tyler Winery’s Justin Willett, Domaine de Montille’s Étienne de Montille and Brian Sieve, and Rodolphe Péters of Champagne Pierre Péters, working with entirely Sta. RIta Hills fruit. For the most part, the entire lineup levels-up the intensity and structure of the Tyler wines, as is the case with their Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir. Sourced from multiple sites across the appellation with a backbone of La Encantada Vineyard. Meaty, dense, and reminiscent of a damp forest on the nose and palate, with a balanced, dark-fruited, saline-heavy finish." - 94 points, Decanter Magazine

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Realm Cellars Proprietary Red The Tempest 2019, 0.75L
Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Cabernet Franc / Petit Verdot from Napa Valley, California

"The 2019 The Tempest, Realm's Merlot based red, is not surprisingly, quite accessible. Super-ripe blackberry, cherry jam, sweet spice, licorice and new oak all flesh out as this succulent, hugely inviting wine shows off its considerable charm. The 2019 is a looker, that's for sure. The blend is Merlot from Realm Estate, Farella and Orchard, with Cabernet Sauvignon from Houyi." 96 Antonio Galloni, Vinous

"The 2019 The Tempest is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, mainly coming from cooler sights this year, including Farella vineyard in Coombsville, Oakville, Stag’s Leap Estate and Oak Knoll, with the portion of Cabernet Sauvignon all coming from Houyi vineyard on Pritchard Hill.

Deep garnet-purple colored, the nose offers gorgeous notes of baked blueberries, black cherries and mulberries with hints of menthol, dark chocolate and licorice. Full-bodied, rich and velvety, the mouth is packed with loads of spicy layers, while bright sparks of red fruit offer compelling energy, culminating with a long, perfumed finish. This is a wonderfully poised, polished Merlot." 95+ Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate

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Ridge Vineyards Zinfandel Benito Dusi Ranch 2020, 0.75L
Zinfandel - Primitivo from Paso Robles, California

"This is a generous red with tannins that spread across the palate. The fruit shows so much dark berry, chocolate and walnut husk character. It's long and flavorful. Juicy Dusi. Drink now or hold." 94 James Suckling

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Round Pond Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2020, 0.75L
Sauvignon Blanc from Rutherford, California

"This wine is focused on purity of fruit; it is a flip book of the varietal as it ripens on our Rutherford estate. This zippy Sauvignon Blanc practically jumps out of the glass with its aromatics of fragrant jasmine, hints of lemon grass, lemon lime zest and citrus pith, which continue to develop as the wine opens up with air." ​Winery Notes

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Samuel Louis Smith Pinot Noir Montañita de Oro 2019, 0.75L
Pinot Noir from Monterey County , California

"Strong aromas of rose potpourri "Strong aromas of rose potpourri and sour strawberry pop on the nose of this bottling from the Coastview and Pelio vineyards, which is quite light in the glass. The palate is full of rounded red-currant and tangerine-rind flavors, wrapped in a soft structure." ​92 Points, Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast

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Sandhi Chardonnay Central Coast 2021, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Central Coast, California

Pretty aromas of citrus flowers and fruit. Notes of limes, lemons and toasty notes from oak. On the palate it will have good structure and plenty of restraint and balance making it a very food-friendly and approachable wine. ​Producer Notes

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Scar of the Sea Pinot Gris / Pinot Noir Co-Ferment Bassi Vineyard 2020, 0.75L
Pinot Gris / Pinot Noir from San Luis Obispo County, California

"Grown above the sandstone quarry at the Bassi Vineyard, this block has an ocean view. 1 ton of Pinot Gris was picked with ½ ton of Pinot Noir. The Pinot Gris was all wholecluster and we destemmed the Pinot Noir on top of the Gris. The wine was fermented for 11 days, then gently pressed in the wooden basket press. Bottled 8 month later without fining or filtering." Producer Notes, Scar of the Sea

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Scar of the Sea Zinfandel Lopez Vineyard 2022, 0.75L
Zinfandel from Cucamonga Valley, California

 "Planted in 1918, 70 miles inland from Los Angeles and certified organic by CCOF, this vineyard is part of California history. Farmed today by the Galleano family, we are lucky to be able to make wine from this old vineyard. The vines are farmed without irrigation in granite rocks and sandy soil surrounded by freeways and track homes. This vineyard is one of the last reminders of an old California.This wine was picked in early August, fermented with native yeast and 50% whole cluster. The grapes were basket pressed at dryness and then aged for 8 months in old French oak barrels before being racked for the first time to bottle, without fining or filtration, and with minimal sulfur used. Think candied raspberry and blueberry, accents of tea leaves, dried flowers and dusty earth"  Winery Notes

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Sea Smoke Chardonnay Estate Vineyard 2020, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Sta. Rita Hills, California

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Shafer Syrah Relentless 2018, 0.75L
Syrah from Napa Valley, California

"A blend of 94% Syrah and 6% Petite Sirah, the 2018 Relentless looks to be just about sensational, offering a dense purple color as well as rich, loaded notes of blackberries, currants, smoked meats, peppery spice, and violets. Reminding me of a great Cornas on steroids with its gamy, exotic character paired with beautiful richness, it has fabulous purity, ripe, polished tannins, and a great finish. This will undoubtedly be a great vintage for this cuvée, and my money is on it being one of the best yet." ​96-98 Points, Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com

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Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Lyndenhurst 2019, 0.75L
Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Helena, California

 "This shows lots of chocolate and vanilla on the nose, together with ripe dark fruit and some wet earth. Floral undertones, too. Full-bodied and balanced with a meaty structure and ripe tannin. Yet, it’s easy to drink with a medium, fruity finish. Tight, dry and firm at the end. Modern and poised. Try from 2023." 94 Points, James Suckling

"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Lyndenhurst is composed of 77.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9.4% Cabernet Franc, 4.1% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot and 3.8% Malbec. Deep garnet-purple in color, it skips out of the glass with lively blueberries, redcurrants and kirsch scents, plus hints of cedar chest, fragrant earth and rose hip tea. Medium-bodied, elegant and lively in the mouth, the palate is chock-full of bright and crunchy red and black fruits, finishing long and earthy." ​93 Points, Lisa Perroti-Brown, Wine Advocate

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Tatomer Gruner Veltliner Paragon 2020, 0.75L
Grüner Veltliner from Santa Barbara County, California

"The 2020 Grüner Veltliner Paragon stands out because its distinctly savory, phenolic personality. Dried apricot, sage, menthol and earthy undertones all run through the 2020. At times the Paragon almost feels like a red wine, such is its presence and overall feel. I was blown away by the wines I tasted with Grahama Tatomer this year. Tatomer has thoughtfully expanded his range over the last few years. At the same time, he has become more selective about what goes into the vineyard designate whites, choosing to use the rest for his entry-level Hinter der Mauer, which is easily one of the very finest values in all of Santa Barbara. Tatomer has acquired a reputation as a Riesling specialist in California, indeed he is one of the variety’s foremost exponents, but he is every bit as skilled with Pinot Noir. These new releases are superb across the board." 94 Antonio Galloni, Vinous

 

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The Joy Fantastic Chardonnay 2018, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Sta. Rita Hills, California

"This is a fascinating bottling that holds interest for repeat sips and is likely to age very well. Yuzu-peel, underripe apricot, honeysuckle and light toast aromas frame the nose. The palate zings with racy sharp laser-focused acidity, delivering flavors of bright grapefruit, crisp melon rind and tart apples." 94 Points Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast

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The Mascot Proprietary Red 2018, 0.75L
Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California

"The Mascot began as a family wine, unnamed, unlabeled—a blend made for and poured at our own table. The components were of the highest pedigree, harvested from the younger vines of the Harlan family domain. The domain traces its beginning to the founding in 1984 of Harlan Estate, located in the western hills of Oakville and conceived as a “first growth of California.” In 1996, the family established BOND, a portfolio of “Grand Cru” vineyards whose wines showcase the range of expression of cabernet sauvignon across distinct geographical sites within the Napa Valley. Promontory, whose land the family acquired in 2008, is led by the family’s second generation and represents a 21st-century approach to winegrowing. As these varied sites were gradually replanted, many of the young vines contributed to my project. Yet, despite these distinguished origins, my early endeavor could only hint at the individual character embodied by each of our grands vins." ​​Producer Notes

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Tyler Cabernet Sauvignon RSW 2018, 0.75L
Cabernet Sauvignon from Happy Canyon, California

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Tyler Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County 2021, 0.75L
Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara County, California

"The 2021 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills has a medium ruby-purple color and scents of cranberry, raspberry and blueberry with pure wafts of tea leaves and violet. The light-bodied palate is delicate, bright and chalky with a core of perfumed fruit and an ethereal, lifted finish." 93, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate

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Villa Creek James Berry Vineyard High Road 2020, 0.75L
Syrah / Grenache Noir / Mourvèdre from Paso Robles, California

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Vineyard 29 Cabernet Sauvignon Cru 2019, 0.75L
Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Petit Verdot / Cabernet Franc / Malbec from Napa Valley, California

“This deep and potentially age worthy blend from both valley and hillside sites is a baritone, showing deep bass notes of black currant, toasted oak and espresso on a great structure of fine-grained tannins and a full body.” 94 Wine Enthusiast, Sept 2022  

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Whitcraft Winery Chardonnay Zotovich Vineyard 2019, 0.75L
Chardonnay from Sta. Rita Hills, California

Drake Whitcraft makes beautifully balanced, site-specific wines in his low-fi Santa Barbara winery. Growing up in Santa Barbara under the tutelage of his father, who started Whitcraft Winery in 1985, and his friend Burt Williams, founder of Williams-Selyem in Sonoma, Drake has formed good relationships with some of the best vineyards in the Central Coast with a focus on the cool climate and diverse terroir of Sta. Rita Hills.

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Wrath San Saba Pinot Noir 2020, 0.75L
Pinot Noir from Monterey, California

"Deep and full-flavored, the 2020 San Saba Pinot Noir has aromas of spice box with flavors of blackberry fruit and cherry cola along with a pleasing earthiness and acidity that knits everything together in a wonderful glass of wine." Winery Notes

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