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It is a classic 2014 that is approachable, and frankly irresistible already, but promises to evolve gracefully for another 15 or more years.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarnett Vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e is located off of the narrow windy Spring Mountain Road which connects Napa and Sonoma Counties – about 1.5 miles in. This is a small estate winery (founded in 1983 by Hal \u0026amp; Fiona Barnett) located on very steep hillsides with slopes up to 35%! Their original intent was never to build a winery but rather to have a weekend private getaway location from San Francisco. For a fairly small production they make a wide variety of wines – as of our latest visit, 11 different wines are made here. They are strong believers in unique terroir sites and will source fruit from a variety of locations (not necessarily within Napa) based on where specific varietals grow best.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21172874822,"sku":"6714009286","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/Barnett_14_cab.jpg?v=1771365261"},{"product_id":"barnett-rattlesnake-hill-cabernet-sauvigon-napa-valley","title":"Barnett 2023 \"Rattlesnake Hill\" Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e95+ Points - limited\u003c\/span\u003e                           \u003cbr\u003eOne of highest-scoring Cabernets of the stellar 2014 vintage - limited.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e96 Points Robert Parker:\u003c\/b\u003e \"The pinnacle of the range at Barnett Cabernet Sauvignon Rattlesnake Estate Bottled. It's the most concentrated of the various bottlings, accenting black cherries, cassis and raspberry notes with hints of crushed stone and pencil shavings. Full-bodied and firm but approachable, it's a classic mountain Cabernet with two decades of potential longevity...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-OIPhM eLnstg\"\u003e...Hal and Fiona Barnett purchased their 40-acre Spring Mountain property in 1983; the first vintage was 1989. The property lies at approximately 2,000 feet above sea level, above the usual fog line, planted in a series of terraced blocks to accommodate the steep contours of the site. With 14 acres planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, yields average less than two tons per acre. The winery is near the top of the property, with caves extending back into the mountain. Since the 2020 Glass Fire, which destroyed numerous vines and the tasting platform—the winery itself and most of the vines were saved—the site now offers expansive views over Napa Valley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the founders still in charge, a second generation joining the team this year (daughter Stephanie Barnett Rehrmann) and longtime Winemaker and General Manager David Tate heading up operations, Barnett seems well positioned for the future. To supplement the estate offerings, the winery has a long history of sourcing grapes from outside Napa and pricing those wines at lower levels. There's a Sauvignon Blanc from Dry Creek, two Chardonnays from the Sonoma side of Carneros and a Pinot Noir from the Green Valley of Russian River Valley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of the winery's offerings are consistently well made, at prices that reflect long-term ownership, a commitment to taking care of existing customers and a lack of corporate overhead. While the top offerings—the MMV and Rattlesnake Cabernet Sauvignons—are limited and allocated, the rest of the lineup is reasonably well distributed and well worth trying.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21172875334,"sku":"6714010182","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/barnett_rattlesnake_cab.jpg?v=1771365261"},{"product_id":"beringer-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley","title":"Beringer 2018 \"Private Reserve\" Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"H2ReviewNotes\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e98 Points - limited    \u003c\/span\u003e                                           \u003c\/span\u003e                               \u003cbr\u003eLimited Reserve Cabernet from Beringer.  One of the top-rated Cabs of the vintage.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"\u003cstrong\u003eBreathtaking.\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional integration of super ripe blackberries and the very finest oak. The tannins build up beautifully, forming wave upon wave as the wine flows across the palate. Then the wave breaks on your palate and shoots way out at the finish, so that you wonder where it will end and normal life begin again. Needs time to soften, but \u003cstrong\u003ethis is so, so good\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve is brilliant, with a ripe, powerful style that’s going to age gracefully. Deep blackcurrants, dark chocolate, scorched earth, and graphite notes all emerge from this concentrated, powerful Cabernet that has ripe tannins, a big, rich mid-palate, and a great finish. It’s going to benefit from 3-5 years of bottle age and keep for upwards of two decades with no issues.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e...As I have written in the past, the Beringer Private Reserve program incorporates many of the single vineyards that they own and also bottle separately in lots from 250 up to nearly 1,000 cases. These wines are generally only available at the winery or through their membership club. Various parts of these single vineyards are all put through taste trials, and the result, when there’s a unanimity of opinion, is \u003cstrong\u003ethe great Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from Beringer, one of the most successful Cabernets of Napa Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                                                                                \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21172876678,"sku":"6714012166","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/beringer_12_reserve_cab_c0603bc4-b837-4e22-878f-9db28240b0ac.jpeg?v=1771365261"},{"product_id":"colgin-tychson-hill-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley","title":"Colgin 2018 Tychson Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp class=\"producer-note-content\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e100 points    \u003c\/span\u003e                                                      \u003cbr\u003eLimited Colgin Cabernet available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100 points, Robert Parker:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Opaque purple-black in color, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Tychson Hill Vineyard jumps from the glass with bold, gregarious scents of blueberry compote, black cherry preserves and warm cassis plus nuances of roses, star anise and candied violets with gentle wafts of dark chocolate and cinnamon. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is super intense with a whole fireworks display of floral sparks going off among the red and black fruits, framed by exquisitely ripe, finely pixilated tannins, finishing long and mineral laced. This edifying beauty takes Napa Valley elegance and grace to a whole new level....\u003cem\u003eColgin knocks it out of the park again in 2018. The wines beautifully represent the vineyards and the vintage. Tychson Hill, in particular, blew my mind. With the main 2.5-acre part of the vineyard, planted in 1997, now in full swing, some of the newer 2014 plantings on the next-door slope have started to come on board, and the effect is WOW. The new section is also a tiny plot of 2.5 acres, but this more sloped block has a northern aspect and a gravelly loam profile. The combination makes for a truly magic, ethereal, wonderfully fragrant style.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wine-review\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Points Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Tychson Hill is\u003cstrong\u003e straight-up off-the-charts and one of the true gems in the vintage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Revealing a deep purple hue as well as extraordinary notes of crème de cassis, white flowers, spice, tobacco, and classy oak, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, no hard edges, and just perfect integration of its fruit, tannins, and acidity. I’d happily enjoy a bottle today, but smart money would give these a solid 4-5 years in the cellar and it should keep for 30-40 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a lot of magnificent estates with Shangri-La-like beauty spread throughout California, and the Colgin property is in the top ten list for spectacular views as well as top quality. Sitting atop Pritchard Hill with stunning views of Lake Hennessey and the surrounding mountains, their IX Estate Vineyard is on a steep, intimidating hillside. It is one of the must-see attractions in Northern California, if not the entire state. The longstanding winemaking team of Ann Colgin, Allison Tauziet and Bordeaux consultant Dr. Alain Raynaud has produced some magnificent wines over the years (the 2001s, 2002s, 2005s, 2007s and 2008s) as well as amazing efforts in 2009, 2010 and 2012. There are three Bordeaux blend offerings, one from their Tychson Hill estate vineyard off Highway 29, north of St. Helena, and the second, the IX Estate blend. The Cariad is fashioned from a blend of grapes purchased from a number of David Abreu-s well-known and highly respected vineyards. There is also a fourth wine, the IX Estate Syrah, which is often a dead-ringer for a great Northern Rhone. In 2010, March and early April were very cold, but normal conditions persisted over the summer with no heat spikes, and September and October were ideally warm. The results include some spectacular wines that are among the finest I have ever tasted from Colgin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Colgin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21172914438,"sku":"6714056582","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/ColginTychson.jpg?v=1771365260"},{"product_id":"gemstone-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley","title":"Gemstone 2021 'Heritage Selection' Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFantastic new release from superstar winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown. Limited.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94 Points Wine Spectator: \u003c\/b\u003e\"Seductive, from the rich core of dense dark berry, mocha, licorice and cedar flavors to the supple, fleshy texture, firming on the finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points Robert Parker:\u003c\/b\u003e  \"Deep purple-black in color, the Gemstone Estate 'Heritage Selection' Cabernet Sauvignon has an enticing nose of chocolate box, blackberry pie and preserved plums with touches of aniseed, unsmoked cigars and chargrill plus a waft of Chinese five spice. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is finely crafted with elegantly played black fruit preserves and exotic spice layers, structured with very finely grained tannins and a lively backbone, finishing on a fruitcake note. 750 cases were made....\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOne of my favorite Napa estates\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, proprietors Carol and Michael Marks own 16 acres on a gentle, west-facing slope in Yountville. They have long used the services of French winemaking consultant, Philippe Melka, to produce their two terrific red wines.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21172941638,"sku":"6714095494","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/Gemstone.jpg?v=1771365260"},{"product_id":"grassi-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley","title":"Grassi 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e95 Points - new release\u003c\/span\u003e                                                  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA great newcomer to the Napa Cabernet scene!  Silver Oak has a vineyard next door and their neighbor to the west sells their fruit to Caymus: Grassi comes from prime Cab country.  \u003c\/b\u003eMary Maher, vineyard manager for Harlan, and winemaker Robbie Meyer were instrumental in developing the vineyard and crafting a fantastic small-production Cabernet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points Antonio Galloni:\u003c\/b\u003e \"The Grassi Cabernet Sauvignon is the highlight in this range from Grassi. Fresh, vibrant and delineated, it is incredibly delicious, even in the early going. In this vintage, the Grassi Cabernet is especially refined, displaying a striking floral quality and fewer of the jam\/chocolate flavors that were common just a few years ago. Gentler extractions than in the past have paid off, big time. \u003cstrong\u003eA gorgeous wine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Parker:\u003c\/b\u003e \"\u003cb\u003eGrassi is one of my favorite under the radar producers in Napa Valley\u003c\/b\u003e. The estate excels with both Ribolla Gialla – a white grape native to Italy’s Friuli – and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best of all, the wines remain very fairly priced considering the quality of what is in the glass.”\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/i\u003e: \"A Newcomer To Watch\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grassi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21172944006,"sku":"6714099014","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/files\/Grassi_339.1.jpg?v=1771365260"},{"product_id":"laird-jillians-blend-napa-valley","title":"Laird 2019 Jillian's Blend, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e93 Points WS                        \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fantastic new Cabernet-based blend from Laird.  A must-try.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e \"This Laird 2019 Jillian's Blend is a bodacious blend thats boasts a beautiful blushed red color followed by an alluring nose of tamarind, wood fire toasted marshmallow, marionberries and fresh ground espresso. The balanced palate showcases bright fruit qualities highlighted by plum, mountain blueberries and juniper. The tannic structure of the wine lingers on your palate and leaves lasting notes of cigar box and unsweetened cocoa. Structured enough to be laid down but elegant enough to be enjoyed. Drink 2024 through 2032.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points James Suckling: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Currants and dried berries with fresh flowers and spices. Medium to full body with round, juicy fruit and ripe, firm tannins. 62% cabernet sauvignon, 20% syrah, 12% merlot, 5% malbec and 1% petit verdot. Needs time to come together. Drink after 2025.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaird Famil has been proudly growing grapes in Napa Valley for two generations; this unique fusion of four varietals honors the third generation in our farming family, our daughter Jillian. Jillian's Blend, a Left Bank Bordeaux-style blend with a twist of Rhone is structured and easy to drink. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21172984838,"sku":"6714124742","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/files\/Bottle-JilliansBlend-NonVintage-LARGE_1txo5d1fwlqy6.png?v=1771365260"},{"product_id":"lancaster-cabernet-sauvignon-alexander-valley","title":"Lancaster 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e95 Points Parker\u003c\/span\u003e                   \u003cbr\u003eNew Lancaster Cabernet release - limited!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe Lancaster 2019 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon captures the pure expression of our unique terroir at Lancaster Estate. It is a blend of all five of the red Bordeaux varietals we have planted on our volcanic hillside slopes. The wine has an intensely deep color with rich aromas of dark berry fruits, espresso and violet. Commanding and multi-layered flavors of plum, black currant, and blackberry jam meld together with savory leather and mocha. Refined and polished tannins provide amazing structure and depth that gain power as the wine moves across the palate for a long, decadent finish. This wine should be decanted when young, and will only gain in complexity for the next 15-20 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Ripe and layered, the Lancaster 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is packed with notes of redcurrant, leather, cedar, and forest floor. Full-bodied, with more purity on the palate, it offers notes of ripe kirsch, blackberry, pressed violets, and turned soil, and while the tannins are more rounded, the fruit catches up. Drink 2025-2034.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Malbec, 6% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21172985606,"sku":"6714125190","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/Lancaster_cab.png?v=1771365259"},{"product_id":"la-jota-howell-mountain-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"La Jota 2019 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content DEBUG\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eLa Jota 97+ Points - Limited   \u003c\/span\u003e                    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew release of one of Napa's most sought-after Cabernets. Limited.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLa Jota's cooler temperatures, wetter climate, iron-volcanic soils, and forests filled with conifers make Howell Mountain one of Napa's most Bordeaux like appellations and a place where Cabernet based wines shine. This Cabernet showcases anise and blackberry fruit with notes of pine and toast, combined with great textural length and a lingering finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): \u003c\/strong\u003e\"The La Jota 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is another superb wine from La Jota. Rich and explosive, the 2019 possesses tremendous density and plenty of mountain power. A rush of black cherry, blackberry, licorice, spice and menthol builds into the huge finish. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is a fabulous vintage for the La Jota Cabernet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Lead pencil and dark fruit with wet earth. 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In this case, winemaker Chris Carpenter, who has done such a fabulous job at Lokoya and Cardinale, has finally gotten this acquisition by the Jackson family up to the high potential they had hoped for when they purchased the estate.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21172988230,"sku":"6714126342","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/La_jota_14_cab.jpg?v=1771365259"},{"product_id":"stags-leap-cask-23-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley","title":"Stag's Leap 2021 \"Cask 23\" Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e97 Points WS - limited \u003c\/span\u003e                  \u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe top Cabernet from Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, the Cask 23 is their most limited wine. \u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0033;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2024!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points \u003cem\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \"This is loaded with gorgeous flavors of boysenberry, mulberry and blackberry puree that maintain a sleek and refined feel as violet, iris and anise notes add range, lift and energy. A super fine-grained feel completes the seduction on the lengthy finish, where subtle minerality chimes prettily. Drink now through 2042.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 CASK 23 combines the signature perfume notes of FAY vineyard with the structure and dark fruit of S.L.V. Inviting aromas of dark currents, blueberry compote, black cherry, tobacco, and spices lead to a flavorful and dense mid-palate with rich and refined tannins and a persistent finish with flavors of dark chocolate, anise, and black fruits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/files\/Top_11_27d3bd5a-9ded-457b-b34e-cca04d7bd7f8.jpg?v=1731525086\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21173056710,"sku":"6714168390","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/stags_leap_12_cask23_cab.jpg?v=1771365265"},{"product_id":"buoncristiani-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley","title":"Buoncristiani 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e 95 Points - limited   \u003c\/span\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Buoncristiana Cabernet Sauvignon is a blockbuster from one of our favorite small Napa producers that drinks like one of the highest rated Cabs of the vintage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points Robert Parker:\u003c\/b\u003e  \"Blended with 3% Malbec and 2% Petite Verdot, the deep garnet-purple colored Buoncristiani Cabernet Sauvignon features cedar, warm blackcurrants, black cherry compote and blueberry pie with touches of dark chocolate, dried herbs, garrigue and lavender. 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It has a delicate mouthfeel that makes it a joy to savor.\" Only 571 cases produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003e96 points\/Gold ~ North Coast Wine Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarren Dutton planted this Chardonnay vineyard on an east-facing hillside west of the town of Graton in 1969. 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One of the best Napa Valley Merlots we've discovered this year. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points Brix26:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\"This is going to surprise you by being bigger than many Cabs in your cellar. This well-balanced and darkly colored wine evokes the scents of saddle leather, coffee and plum, with traces of smokiness amidst its rich fruit. Smooth with ripe flavors of plums, prunes and cocoa, balanced by acidity and a grippy tannin character. Fantastic.\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJenny Wagner, Winemaker: \u003c\/b\u003e \"My goal for this wine was to create a well-balanced Merlot with superbly rich fruit,soft tannins and dark color. 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Limited       \u003c\/span\u003e                          \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe legendary Cristal Champagne now available for a limited time.  Treat yourself to one of the world's highest-rated and best Champagnes made.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e98 Points Wine Spectator: \u003c\/b\u003e\"This vivid Champagne shows up-front and linear definition, thanks to rapierlike acidity, with finely meshed flavors of ripe black cherry and mandarin orange fruit, raw almond, anise and cardamom spice as well as a touch of honeycomb, which all unfurl and expand on the fine, creamy palate. Sleek acidity continues through to the finish, with additional racy character provided by a streak of minerally saline and chalk, which gains momentum through the midpalate and rings out on the well-cut, lasting finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): \u003c\/b\u003e\"The 2014 Cristal is another in a long line of gorgeous wines from Roederer and long-time Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon. \u003cstrong\u003eA dazzling, vibrant Champagn\u003c\/strong\u003ee, the 2014 impresses with a stunning combination of fruit density and linear energy that brings to mind a hypothetical blend of 2012 and 2008. At times, the bubbles feel totally wrapped up in waves of creamy, resonant fruit to the point the mousse is barely perceptible, especially with aeration. The flavors are bright and finely sculpted, leaning very much into the citrus, floral and mineral end of the spectrum.\u003cb\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe 2014 Louis Roederer \"Cristal\" Brut Champagne is composed of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay from estate vineyards. Only the best, mid slope, old vine sites are selected for this estate within an estate, and all the farming is done organically. One third comes from sites on the Mountain of Reims, another from the Marne Valley and the last thrird from the Cote des Blancs. The 2014 is 32% fermented in wood and dosed at just 7 grams per liter\u003cb\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/files\/Top_11_480x480.jpg?v=1595900564\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/files\/Top_11_480x480.jpg?v=1595900564\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21202754822,"sku":"6723051654","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/Cristal.jpg?v=1771365248"},{"product_id":"louis-roederer-brut-premier-champagne","title":"Louis Roederer \"Collection 243\" Brut Champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e92 Points \u003c\/span\u003e                                           \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \"Best Buy\" from Louis Roederer, one of France's top Champagne houses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94 Points James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e \"Dried-lemon, apricot, green-apple, salted-almond, walnut and light caramel notes. Vinous and layered, with small and tight bubbles. Excellent focus and intensity. Based on 2018, with reserve wines going back to 2009.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The NV Champagne Collection 243 Brut is the third release and is based on the 2018 vintage, with the addition of 30% of the perpetual reserve started in 2012 and 10% reserve wine that has been aged in oak. It is ripe and balanced, with yellow flowers, honeycomb, and plum, and it has elegant concentration and underlying tension, precise mousse, and rich salinity, with lingering notes of croissant and delicate smoke. This will be an exciting wine in the range to follow.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 points Robert Parker: \u003c\/b\u003e\"Based on the 2018 vintage, the NV Brut Collection 243 bursts with aromas of honeyed peaches, citrus oil, toasted nuts, white flowers and buttery pastry. 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Soils primarily Galestro, vineyards orientated Southwest and are 400 meters above sea-level. Paolo believes that vintage is part of terrior and wines of origin reflect the vintage. Limited.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e97+\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ePoints Robert Parker: \u003c\/b\u003e \"Supple and smooth, the Isole e Olena2020 Cepparello brings Sangiovese to soaring heights in a manner only Paolo De Marchi can manage. This is his second to last vintage before he would retire and sell this historic estate. The wine opens to medium to full-bodied concentration with dark plum and redcurrant. Those cede to sweet spice, earth, crushed stone, rusty nail and candied orange peel. Give the wine more time to flesh out with cellar age. It registers a powerful 15% alcohol content.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97+ Vinous:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The 2020 Cepparello is dense, powerful and soaring in intensity. A dark, almost somber Cepparello, the 2020 possesses remarkable depth from start to finish. Black cherry, plum, gravel, dried herbs and lavender build in a vivid, stunningly beautiful Cepparello that hits all the right notes.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Expressive and sumptuous from the get-go, this red features cherry, strawberry, rose, orange peel, mineral and Tuscan herb aromas and flavors. Sangiovese. 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Aromas of dried violets, uncrushed boysenberries and pencil lead make for an ethereal nose that seems to hold secrets one must uncover. Precise tannins on the palate offer floral yet savory flavors of black sesame, nori, violet and mulberry. It’s mellow yet mysterious.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points Robert Parker:\u003c\/b\u003e \"A fabulous introduction to the Domaine Eden Pinot Noir is flat-out beautiful in the way it captures the essence of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the house style. Sweet dark cherries, flowers, mint and herbs caress the palate. There is a purity of fruit that is stunning in its beauty. Partial use of whole clusters (20%) gives the wine much of its fragrance, but ultimately the Domaine Eden bottling is all about class. \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAt $35 it represents one of the very finest buys in Pinot Noir from anywhere, including the hallowed vineyards of Burgundy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2020.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Eden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23373452614,"sku":"7330457542","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/Domaine_eden_13_Pinot.jpg?v=1771365136"},{"product_id":"joseph-phelps-freestone-vineyards-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast","title":"Joseph Phelps 2022 Freestone Vineyards Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast","description":"\u003cp\u003e 94 Points Parker                        \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFantastic new Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir release from the legendary Joseph Phelps. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wine-review\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points Robert Parker:\u003c\/b\u003e \"The Phelps Pinot Noir Freestone Vineyards takes time to open, metamorphosing from iron and woodsmoke to raspberries, dried flowers, dark spices and aniseed. The medium-bodied palate is silky and seamlessly fresh, loaded with perfectly ripe, earth-laced fruits whose flavors linger for a very long time in the mouth. This has the fruit intensity and structure to age very well in bottle.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e \" Blueberry and spice with lightly toasted notes and some nuts. Full, yet very tight, with refined tannins and polish. Linear and long. Intense and vivid. A beauty. This needs time to open.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Lastly, the Phelps Pinot Noir Freestone Vineyards reveals a medium ruby, semi-opaque hue to go with stunning notes of ripe black cherries, black tea, spice, and a distinct, racy, reductive, mineral nuance that builds with time in the glass. 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They are making some very Burgundian, cool-climate Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs from sites they own, and the wines merit considerable attention. Most of the Chardonnay vineyards are planted with the Old Wente selection, along with some of the newer Dijon clonal material. 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A fantastic buy to load up on by the case. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRitual is the realization of a dream for Agustin Huneeus, proprietor of \u003cb\u003eQuintessa\u003c\/b\u003e in Napa Valley, to produce world-class Pinot Noir in Casablanca Valley.  Teaming up with \u003cb\u003elegendary winemaker Paul Hobbs\u003c\/b\u003e, this all-star team is applying the same time-honored viticulture and winemaking methods as those used in Burgundy, to produce Pinot Noir of superior quality, structure and elegance. Whyt his wine isn't 2-3 times more expensive is a mystery but one we're going to take advantage of while it lasts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points James Suckling: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"This is a high-toned and focused red with strawberry, lemon and cherry aromas and flavors. 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Intense, deep Pinot with so many interesting flavors and nuances. Really needs some air and time in the bottle to fully develop. Amazingly deep and complex, this is a Pinot that never ceases to impress me.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sojourn Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot Noir exhibits the lush creamy textures and dark red fruit flavors that fans have enjoyed in previous vintages. The warm growing season resulted in complex flavor development at optimal tannin levels. A small percentage of Swan clone was blended tothe traditional blend of clones 115 and 777.  The resulting wine is nicely balanced with seductive aromas of dark cherry, black tea, and earthy forest floor. Textures are creamy and silky with an extra level of elegance and finesse. Fantastic farming by the Sangiacomo Family ensured that the crop was in the best possible condition on pick day, resulting in a concentrated and luxurious wine. Dedicated work in the vineyard meant extended hang-time to provide smooth tannins and balanced structure alongside vibrant fruit and complex characters. 2021\u003cb\u003e is a fantastic Pinot noir vintage and we are especially proud of the Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot noir.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23373642502,"sku":"7330527430","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/sojourn_13_sangiacomo_pinot_05d12bb9-ad3a-4d78-9323-b25f9df2e6c2.jpg?v=1771365139"},{"product_id":"sojourn-cellars-pinot-noir-sonoma-coast","title":"Sojourn Cellars 2022 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e94 Points Pinot Report    \u003c\/span\u003e                                      \u003cbr\u003eA fantastic new Pinot Noir label from - get on the bandwagon now!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points \u003ci\u003ePinot Report\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e \"Medium-deep ruby color; bright spice and complex dark cherry aromas; complex dark cherry flavors with spice and loamy notes; silky texture; great structure and balance; long finish. Complex and rich Pinot with great flavors. \u003cb\u003eThis wine is an awesome value\u003c\/b\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sojourn Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir showcases a number of exceptional coastal vineyards. These vineyards span the whole breadth of Sonoma County, from the southern Petaluma Gap to northern Annapolis. Pinot noir from Sangiacomo and Rodgers Creek vineyards provide familiar lush textures and concentrated flavors. Campbell Ranch adds highlighted fruit characters. Riddle and Wohler vineyards add big ripe berry fruits and richness to this complex Pinot noir.  The vintage shows bright aromas of crushed berries and dark cherries with notes of earth and forest floor, leading to lush textures and a long finish. A respected wine critic said it best \"...a testament to the fact that an appellation blend in the hands of the right winemaker can be as good or better than a vineyard designate.\" This wine is a tremendous value!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23373643526,"sku":"7330527814","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/files\/sojourn-cellars-sonoma-coast-pinot-noir__30367.1752496092.1280.1280__87337.jpg?v=1771365139"},{"product_id":"walter-hansel-cahill-lane-pinot-noir-russian-river-valley","title":"Walter Hansel 2022 'Cahill Lane' Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley","description":"\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e93 Points                        \u003c\/span\u003e                                                                                \u003cbr\u003eAnother beautiful small-production Pinot Noir from Walter Hansel who continues to make a small amount of Pinot Noir down the road from Kistler, at unbelievably sane prices.  As a result they always sell out quickly. Stock up while it's available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e93+ Points Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/b\u003e\"Pouring a deep magenta\/ruby hue, the Walter Hansel 2022 Pinot Noir Cahill Lane Vineyard is ripe but has wonderful purity throughout and was raised the same way as the other reds, with 24% new French oak. On the nose, it is ripe with toasty spice, spiced plum, black cherries, menthol, and rosemary. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the palate and expands, with a ripe feel, but it retains good balance and is a decadent wine with a lot to offer over the next 6-8 years. 387 cases were produced.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCahill Lane Pinot Noir: A blend of 3 separate acres surrounding the Hansel home. 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It is red-fruit driven and dazzles in white and black pepper, accented by dashes of cinnamon and nutmeg. It has a long-lasting texture and richness.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hendry family has been farming in Napa since 1939. The Hendry Block 7 and Block 22 were planted in 1975 and 1995 respectively. All of the Hendry wines are made with estate fruit, and blocks 7 and 22 are located on the benchlands west of the city of Napa. 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Drink now through 2032. \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e \"You could use Seghesio as a teaching tool for classic Sonoma County Zinfandel. It's full-bodied, dry and spicy, with briary flavors of wild berries, mocha, tobacco, leather and exotic spices. More importantly, it's absolutely delicious. The grapes come from Seghesio's best vineyards in the Alexander and Dry Creek valleys. An astonishing value.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23523259910,"sku":"7371639238","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/files\/Seghesio_Zin.webp?v=1771365141"},{"product_id":"turtle-rock-2023-claudes-cuvee-red-paso-robles","title":"Turtle Rock 2023 Claude's Cuvee, Paso Robles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e98 Points  - hot new label\u003c\/span\u003e                                                       \u003c\/span\u003e                 \u003cbr\u003eOne of Paso Roble's up-and-coming Superstars. Turtle Rock  is a new label from Don Burns, assistant winemaker at SAXUM. Limited.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e98 Points Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"A blend of 52% Syrah, 24% Graciano, 13% Mataro, and the rest Grenache, fermented with 30% stems from the Syrah and aged in 80% new French oak, the 2023 Claude's Cuvée reveals ripe red and black fruits, leather, camphor, pepper, and spicy, loamy earth notes. It's full-bodied and concentrated on the palate, with a pure, seamless mouthfeel and gorgeous tannins, all pointing to plenty of accessibility as well as excellent aging potential....\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI’ve been raving about Don and Claudia Burns’ Turtle Rock label for years now, and I think it’s safe to say they’re making some of the most exciting wines in the region, year after year\u003c\/strong\u003e. Don launched Turtle Rock in 2014, initially making the wines at Justin Smith’s estate, though they’ve since moved to Tin City. The portfolio pulls from top sites throughout the region, including G2, 4 Hearts, Terry Hoage, and James Berry. The wines always deliver that classic Paso Robles fruit, but like the best estates in the area today, they also show purity, finesse, complexity, and elegance. While the focus has always been Rhône-based, Burns has recently begun working with Bordeaux varieties as well, and the results are terrific.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere are few estates in California today that are more exciting than Don Burns’ Turtle Rock\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pulling from some of the top vineyards on the westside of Paso Robles and making the wines as Justin Smith’s Saxum estate, Burns has consistently produced some of the wines of the vintage since his first releases in 2014. 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The standard here is very high, starting with the impeccably maintained vineyards and extending to the winemaking, overseen since 2010 by Eric Johnson, who has helped place Talley in the upper tier of New World Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producers, a slot that they easily maintain with the 2018 vintage. Talley has slowly been expanding outside the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay box in recent years, with great success. Production is still small for their Riesling, Grüner Veltliner, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache and Syrah bottlings, but they are more than worth the search, which is probably best done by contacting the Talleys directly.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe one superstar for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the Edna Valley is Talley Vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e. Interestingly, they make most of their money growing vegetables rather than grapes. Yet Brian Talley and his team continue to turn out extremely elegant, European styled wines from this micro-climate at the southern end of the Edna Valley, not far from Arroyo Seco.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTalley's Estate Pinot Noir is bright crimson in appearance and expressive of the distinctive character of the Arroyo Grande Valley which produces well structured pinot noir. Mineral notes in the aroma are complemented by hints of cranberry chutney and a faint trace of cigar box. On the palate, this elegant and well balanced pinot noir displays notes of bright raspberry and a touch of black pepper. 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The generous, full-bodied palate offers beautifully rounded, pebble-like tannins with invigorating freshness and so many fragrant layers that linger with edifying persistence.\u003cstrong\u003e An absolute diva of a wine!\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"producer-note-content\"\u003e\"Colgin knocks it out of the park again in 2019. The wines beautifully represent the vineyards and the vintage. Tychson Hill, in particular, blew my mind. With the main 2.5-acre part of the vineyard, planted in 1997, now in full swing, some of the newer 2014 plantings on the next-door slope have started to come on board, and the effect is WOW. The new section is also a tiny plot of 2.5 acres, but this more sloped block has a northern aspect and a gravelly loam profile. 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The Hyde vineyard contributes to the mineral depth of the wine and the super high tones in the aroma.  The unusually long barrel-ageing regime encompasses the slow fermentation and the subsequent very gentle exposure to oxygen, which both prepares the wine for graceful bottle ageing and unifies the wine’s diverse character into one complex voice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points Robert Parker:\u003c\/b\u003e  \"A barrel sample, the Kongsgaard Chardonnay bursts from the glass with bold notes of warm peaches, spiced pears and applesauce with hints of candied ginger, honeycomb and lime cordial. 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Their daily Russian River Valley bottlings have received 94- and 95-point scores, with reviews that are often reserved for wines 3-4 times their prices. But now, it seems their Zinfandels are beginning to shine on their own! \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Hartford Family Winery began back in 1994 by Don and Jennifer Hartford. Since their inaugural release in 1996, Hartford has continued to produce wines with lots of personality and charisma. The single vineyard wines they produce range from as little as 90 to 800 cases and receive high accolades from the top wine critics. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Old Vine Zinfandel is produced from true old vines from some of California’s oldest Zinfandel Vineyards. 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