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It takes time to unfold from youthful flint and crème brûlée aromas to deeper tones of baked quince, warm peaches and roasted almonds. The light-bodied palate pairs concentrated, creamy flavors and generous yet integrated oak spice with lively acidity, and it has a long, nutty finish. 272 cases were made.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94 Points Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Bright medium yellow\/green-hued, the Ferren 2021 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast has a gorgeous, fresh nose of bright flint, delicate oak spice, crystalline starfruit, fresh white flowers, and lime blossoms. Medium-bodied, it’s lovely on the palate, with a fantastic chalky texture and a great finish that gently tapers away. It’s long on the palate and is going to offer a wide drinking window over the coming 8-10 years.\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwner and winemaker Matt Courtney started Ferren after an eight-year apprenticeship with Helen Turley at Marcassin Vineyard \u003c\/strong\u003eand also currently makes the wines at Arista. The wines are made using traditional Burgundian methods without fining or filtration, and native yeasts on the grapes from the vineyards perform fermentations. Matt Courtney was featured in a full page picture in \u003cem\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/em\u003e for their first release and got some great attention. This is on the wine list at the French Laundry, Meadowood, and Solage.  Excellent bouquet, this opens beautifully on the palate with Asian pear, stone fruits, nice energy and structure, really nice acidity on the finish, long complex. A blend of Frei, Silver Eagle and Lancel Creek vineyard and only 10% new French oak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wines are made using traditional Burgundian methods without fining or filtration, and fermentations are carried out exclusively by native flora that arrive on the grapes from the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Ferren should now be at the top of your wine wish list. 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It carries its 15.6% natural alcohol naturally, with no heat or harshness. It is an elegant, nearly Pinot Noir-like red in its delicacy and grace. Medium-bodied with beautiful ripeness, crisp, tart acids, and a refreshing, cool climate-like character, it offers a complete contrast to the Russian River and Sonoma Zinfandels. Drink now-2020...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...A great success story, Mike Officer’s Carlisle Winery continues to not only protect heritage old-vine sites in Northern California, but to also turn out a bevy of realistically priced, delicious, consumer-friendly wines, primarily from Zinfandel, although Officer can also turn a trick or two with Grenache, Petite Sirah and Syrah.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brix26.com\/collections\/carlisle\/products\/carlisle-2021-piner-olivet-ranches-zinfandel-russian-river-valley\"\u003e2021 Carlisle Zinfandel\u003c\/a\u003e Piner Olivet Ranches is another great option, offering rich fruit notes and a smooth, elegant finish from the Russian River Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carlisle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12701600186477,"sku":"1388945473645","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/Carlisle_dupratt_e964608e-4da7-4a32-a9e5-51ff7bf2622c.jpg?v=1771365156"},{"product_id":"sandhi-2016-pinot-noir-santa-barbara-county","title":"Sandhi 2019 Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA phenomenal buy in California Pinot Noir from Rajat Parr and Sashi Moorman.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points Robert Parker:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The 2016 Pinot Noir offers up an expressive bouquet of crushed currant, red cherry and earthy soil, followed by a medium-bodied, juicy and succulent palate that's structurally open-knit but nevertheless endowed with lovely concentration and intensity. 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Both 2018s are concentrated, powerful wines. The Amoenus possesses a beautiful sense of freshness and purity, yet backs that up with a huge, opulent profile that carries incredible black and blue fruits. Showing more chocolate, tobacco, graphite, and foresty, earthy notes with air, this full-bodied beauty has ample ripe, polished tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. It certainly shows the more brooding, backward, powerful style of the vintage and is built for the long haul. Hide bottle for 5-7 years, count yourself lucky, and enjoy over the following 40 years or so.\"","brand":"Brix26 Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39292720939090,"sku":"6555682635858","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/Maybach_a68f26ae-375f-4afd-adfd-b515b0791574.jpg?v=1771365174"},{"product_id":"copy-of-inglenook-2015-rubicon-rutherford-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley","title":"Inglenook 2018 \"Rubicon\" Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e97 points\u003c\/span\u003e                                                              \u003cbr\u003eFormerly Rubicon Estates,  \u003cb\u003eFrancis Ford Coppola\u003c\/b\u003e reacquired the rights to the \"Inglenook\" namesake in 2011 and has now restored the original name of this historic Napa Valley estate, founded in 1879, and is working to bring its reputation for high-quality Napa Valley wine out of retirement. To that end, Coppola brought in winemaker Philippe Bascaules, from Chateau Margaux. The Rubicon name remains the moniker of the signature estate wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Subtle and complex red with blackberry, black truffle, sweet tobacco and mahogany. Highlights of lavender and violets. Full-bodied and very tight with finesse and tension. Very polished, fine tannins. Long finish. \u003cstrong\u003eDelicious already, but best after 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Rubicon is based on a blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, and the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot offering classy notes of crème de cassis, lead pencil shavings, freshly crushed stone, and cedar. 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Limited.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e97 Points Robert Parker: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"The Peter Michael 2021 Les Pavots is a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot. \u003cstrong\u003eIt's a beautiful wine you could drink now or stash in the cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a concentrated, broody yet polished profile. It has pure scents of blueberry liqueur, lilac, cast iron, grilled meats and soy sauce plus hints of wild thyme and truffle. The full-bodied palate offers a structural balance of clay-textured tannins and bright acidity, deriving its power from its sheer depth of dark fruit, and it has a long, detailed finish. 2,769 cases were made, and the Les Pavots will be released in February of 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Pavots\u003c\/strong\u003e is Peter Michael's flagship blend of red Bordeaux varietals from our Knights Valley Estate. While the blend varies from vintage to vintage, typically it is two thirds Cabernet Sauvignon with roughly equal parts Cabernet Franc and Merlot and a touch of Petit Verdot. Les Pavots captures an elegant refined expression of the terroir embracing the full spectrum of Cabernet family varietal expression with its trademark touch of herbes de provence. The name translates to 'The Poppies' and is named after the California poppies that grow wild on our estate and are the inspiration for the winery's logo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Michael","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39322308837458,"sku":"6569937862738","price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/Les_Pavots_3fc1797a-41f8-42c8-8861-c292e1863af8.jpg?v=1771365247"},{"product_id":"black-slate-2019-la-conreria-dscala-dei-escaladei","title":"Black Slate 2019 Escaladei Vi dela Vila, Spain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e 90 points - best buy \u003c\/span\u003e                                                     \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the best buys from Spain we've discovered.  Limited.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack Slate Escaladei, a blend of Garnatxa, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Carinyena sourced from the foothills of the Montsant mountains. It stands out among its Black Slate siblings as the most elegant of the lineup being inclined more towards red fruit than black, with a high-toned minerality and spiciness. It is selected from fruit aged in foudre and French oak demi-muids.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe inspiration for the \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Slate Project\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Burgundian concept of village nomenclature, applied to the Priorat. One region, nine historic villages, each with its distinct character, but all unmistakably Priorat. Sun-scorched vines cling to breathtakingly steep hillsides with their roots deeply plunged in the llicorella soils of this pristine, ancient region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBodegas Mas Alta\u003c\/strong\u003e is a joint project with renowned Rhone negociant and winemaker, Michel Tardieu, and noted French enologist, Philippe Cambie. It is located in the middle of D.O.C. Priorat, based in the village of Vilella Alta. The estate vineyards are high density plantings at approximately 1050 feet above sea level, in front of Serra del Montsant, a mountain range that reaches 3300 feet. Very steep and abrupt, the altitude, inclination, and slopes make a decisive influence on grape's maturity. The vineyards of La Viella Alta are situated on steep slopes of slates alongside of what once was the river of Escaladei. The heat of south-facing vineyards combing with the cooler north-facing parcels to create a well-balanced wine with ripe fruit and softness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39420257566802,"sku":"6610346704978","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/black_slate_93dd2809-ad28-4e68-a265-b6b3686753d4.jpg?v=1771365176"},{"product_id":"tyler-2019-mae-estate-pinot-noir-santa-rita-hills","title":"Tyler 2019 Mae Estate PInot Noir, Santa Rita Hills","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eInaugural release of the Estate Vineyard Pinotr Noir from Central Coast superstar Tyler Winery. Limited.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tyler 2019 Mae Estate vineyard is located above Highway 246, the northern Mae is host to ocean winds and fog and comprised of marine sedimentary soils. They planted this property in 2017 and chose to look to our immediate surrounds and work with a balanced collection of California heritage selections and clones that have long thrived in the rugged Santa Rita. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the Pinot Noir, they chose the clay-rich grounds east and upslope from their Chardonnay—and we planted at half the density of Burgundy (two meters between rows, one meter between vines) to promote a balanced crop and to cater to our organic cultivation practices.","brand":"Brix26 Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39449444679762,"sku":"6631717601362","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/TylerMaePiknot.jpg?v=1771365176"},{"product_id":"beaulieu-vineyard-2020-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley","title":"Beaulieu Vineyard 2020 \"Reserve\" Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - new release                           \u003cbr\u003eNew Reserve Cabernet release from Beaulieu Vineyard, one of Napa Valley's classic wineries. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"A very attractive red now, with complexity and yummy drinkability. It’s medium-bodied with medium, round tannins that are fresh and more-ish. It’s dusty and lightly earthy with dark currants as well as tobacco. So much going on, in a subtle and refreshing way. 85% cabernet sauvignon, 10% petit verdot, and 5% malbec. Drink or hold. \"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Point Wine Enthusiast\":\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Deep black-fruit flavors, moderate tannins and a sense of good density make this wine from one of Napa's oldest producers impressive. Cloves, cedar, blackberries and a touch of anise combine for good complexity on the palate. Best from 2026–2032. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more than 100 years, Beaulieu Vineyard has set the standard for rich, classic Napa Valley wines. Our Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is no exception, defining the signature profile of our renowned Rutherford estate vineyards. The wine exemplifies a true sense of place, with fine powdered tannins and notes of unsweetened cocoa powder recalling the Rutherford Dust character made famous by foundational BV winemaker André Tchelistcheff. Affectionately called “Baby Georges,” in homage to the iconic Georges de Latour release, our Rutherford Reserve demonstrates approachability with power – a true sense of what Tchelistcheff would have described as “an iron fist in a velvet glove.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot and 5% Malbec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39551095406674,"sku":"6691695689810","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/BeaulieuReserveCab.jpg?v=1771365177"},{"product_id":"sena-2019-red-aconcagua-valley-chile","title":"Sena 2019 Red, Aconcagua Valley, Chile","description":"\u003cp class=\"producer-note-content\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of Chile's most sought-after wines. Limited.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep, bright ruby red color with purple hues, Seña 2019 shows complexity on the nose with red and black fruits aromas and a distinctive freshness. Several layers of aromatics deliver suggestions of pepper, dill and rosemary alongside coffee beans, pastries and vanilla. On the palate Seña shows blueberry pie and cassis cream notes whilst brimming with fresh-picked red and black fruits. Seña 2019 is a very elegant wine, with great structure, complexity and depth – with notable freshness and polished tannins. Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Malbec, 15% Carmenere, 4% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"producer-note-content\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points Robert Parker: \u003c\/b\u003e\"The 2019 Seña was produced with a Bordeaux blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Malbec, 15% Carmenere and 4% Petit Verdot with the Chilean character of the high percentage of Carmenere. Most of the volume fermented in stainless steel with some 10% in concrete vats, and the final blend matured for 22 months in French oak barrels, 80% of them new, and 10% in Stockinger vats. It's 13.5% alcohol and has good acidity and freshness, coming through as medium-bodied, elegant and balanced. This is incredibly elegant, subtle and harmonious even at this early stage. It has floral aromas, notes of orange peel, a touch of creamy sweet spices and great freshness. The palate is medium-bodied, seamless and pure, with pungent flavors and a soft texture. It's long, clean, defined and super tasty. I feel this wine is getting better and better by the vintage. The grapes were picked quite early, and that helped to contain the ripeness and seems to have been a great decision. There was also an exception in the Panquehue zone where the Seña vines are, where the summer was cooler than the average, so quite different to many other regions in Chile.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e98 Points James Suckling: \u003c\/b\u003e\"Such beautiful aromas of crushed berries, currants, walnuts, allspice and nutmeg follow through to a full body with tight, ultra fine tannins that provide length and intensity. A finish of slightly dried cherries with wet earth, slate and stone. Chewy and fine-grained. A wine with soul and length. Give it time. 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A ramrod of graphite adds to the racy, structured feel. Best from 2030 through 2050.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOwner Frédéric Rouzaud hired Nicolas Glumineau as general director in 2012, and this famed Bordeaux second-growth has been on an upward trajectory ever since. Glumineau has overseen a replanting program, increasing the percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon in the vineyards and shifting steadily to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/glossary?page=1\u0026amp;submitted=Y\u0026amp;word=organic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/glossary?page=1\u0026amp;submitted=Y\u0026amp;word=organic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eorganic\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/glossary?page=1\u0026amp;submitted=Y\u0026amp;word=biodynamic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/glossary?page=1\u0026amp;submitted=Y\u0026amp;word=biodynamic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebiodynamic\u003c\/a\u003e farming. A cellar renovation included new, smaller vats for a more exacting, parcel-by-parcel and even intra-parcel vinification process. The results show: In 2018, the estate hit the bar set by its acclaimed ’82 and ’59 vintages with its \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egrand vin\u003c\/em\u003e blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It’s a blue chip built for long cellar time.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\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 \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26 Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39734980870226,"sku":"6792021442642","price":224.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/PichonLalande18.jpg?v=1771365180"},{"product_id":"radio-coteau-2019-savoy-pinot-noir-anderson-valley","title":"Radio-Coteau 2018 'Savoy' Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreat new small-production Pinot Noir from hot producer Radio-Coteau - get the new release before the scores come out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Points Antonio Galloni (Vinous):\u003c\/b\u003e  \"The Radio Coteau 2018 Pinot Noir Savoy is a classic Anderson Valley Pinot that offers the warm embrace so typical of Anderson Valley Pinots. Succulent red cherry fruit, spice, rose petal and blood orange meld together effortlessly. Open-knit and racy, with soft curves, the Savoy has a ton to offer. Best of all, it is already quite inviting...\u003cstrong\u003eThe bottled 2018s capture all the promise I saw last year. It is simply a fabulous vintage for Radio-Coteau\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn a stunning hillside vineyard located in the heart of Anderson Valley, Savoy’s Pinot Noir grapes develop intense flavor over a growing season lengthened by the cooling maritime influence that funnels through the valley. A complex patchwork of clonal selections, each block is organically farmed to its own specific needs. Hand-picked at night and trucked to the cellar in the early morning allows for optimum handling and whole berry integrity. The growing conditions in 2018 were near ideal, with moderate summer temperatures resulting in gradual ripening and allowing for nearly 20% whole cluster inclusion. Following extended time in bottle, the 2018 is an elegant, harmonious expression of the Savoy vineyard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e...Eric Sussman has over a decade of experience at his Radio Coteau winery. All his fermentations are by indigenous yeasts, the SO2 regime is low, and the vineyards are either organically or biodynamically farmed. The gentle approach to winemaking is further evidenced by the fact that his wines are bottled without fining or filtration. Moreover, this Sonoma estate has generally kept its prices modest, especially given the quality of the wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39809227227218,"sku":"6821763514450","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/Radio_Coteau_Savoy.jpg?v=1771365182"},{"product_id":"keenan-2018-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley","title":"Keenan 2018 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeenan is one of our favorite wineries on Napa Valley's Spring Mountain. Neighboring Pride, Paloma, Barnett and Cain.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of the highest rated Cabs of the vintage. Limited.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96+ Points Antonio Galloni (Vinous)\u003c\/b\u003e:  \"The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is such a great example of Spring Mountain. Powerful and virile, the classically-built Reserve packs a serious punch. I would give it a few years to soften, but it is super-impressive, even in the early going. Crushed red berry fruit, iron, dried flowers, mint and spice lead into the long, sculpted finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e...\u003cb\u003eKeenan has been on a real high-quality roll for a number of years, and they are among my favorite wines in Napa Valley\u003c\/b\u003e, combining power and complexity. They’ve certainly found their groove, so to speak, in this last 10-15 years.  Michael Keenan has done a fabulous job of ratcheting up the quality of the wines from this Spring Mountain estate.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Keenan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39920929833042,"sku":"6875047657554","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/keenancabsauv18spring.jpg?v=1771365183"},{"product_id":"nid-tisse-2019-bacigalupi-vineyard-chardonnay-russian-river-valley","title":"Nid Tissé 2019 Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay, Russian River Valley","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eRare boutique Chardonnay from the legendary Hyde Vineyard - limited.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"In the same ballpark quality-wise, yet in a very different style, the 2019 Chardonnay Bacigalupi Vineyard comes from the Russian River and offers a bigger, richer style in its notes of ripe melon, pear jam, flower oil, and toasted bread. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a beautifully balanced mouthfeel, nicely integrated acidity, plenty of mid-palate depth, and a great finish.\u003cstrong\u003e It's another beautiful wine from this winemaker that merits serious attention\u003c\/strong\u003e. Drink bottles any time over the coming 10-12 years.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMarie-Laure Ammons founded Nid Tissé, the name itself translates to “woven nest”, in French. A native of France, she studied wine in Burgundy and Bordeaux. Nid Tisse evokes traveling to a new place and making a home - hers being in Napa Valley for nearly 20 years, 18 of them working with Philippe Melka. Nid Tisse reflects a marriage of the old and new world -California sunshine with freshness, texture and ability to gracefully age that are rooted in the tradition of old world wines. Great wines come from great vineyards and she is excited be working with the historic vineyards and some of the great grape growing families in the region, Bacigalupi and Hyde.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26 Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39974706511954,"sku":"6893332955218","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/nidtissechardonnayhyde19_76312f80-c285-47ef-9fb4-6217baccd52f.jpg?v=1771365184"},{"product_id":"nalle-2020-zinfandel-dry-creek-valley","title":"Nalle 2020 Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Nalle makes on of Calfornia's classic and classiest Zinfandels. 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On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied, focused and nascently complex, with a rock solid core of fruit, ripe, tangy acids, buried tannins and fine balance and grip on the long and very promising finish. Like all of the Nalle Zinfandels, the 2020 is built for the cellar and will need some bottle age before it blossoms properly and starts to drink with generosity. 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Highly recommended. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95 Points Wine Enthusiast \"Cellar Selection\": \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia;\" face=\"Georgia\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Aug\/Sept 2022): \"Quite flavorful and nicely structured, this well-concentrated wine grown at 2,300 feet in elevation is worth keeping to enjoy how it develops over time. Engaging raspberry, red cherry and redwood aromas are followed by mouthfilling, ripe black fruit flavors on a full body braced by moderate, fine-grained tannins. Best from 2026.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp data-uw-rm-mod=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Waits-Mast Cellars\u003c\/strong\u003e began in 2005, crafting their first barrel of Pinot Noir, and within two years, Brian Mast and Jennifer Waits watched their dreams become a reality with their boutique brand focused on high-quality Pinot Noir. Shalini Sekar joined the team as the winemaker in 2013 and came from a background in music with a Master’s Degree in Flute and Piccolo Performance but shifted her focus to studying Enology and Viticulture and sharpened her skills at Williams-Selyem and Copain Custom Crush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Mariah Vineyard is sustainably farmed and found in the Mendocino Ridge AVA at 2300 feet above sea level, resulting in more sunlight hours because of its position above the fog layer. 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Limited.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"description\" data-hook=\"product-description\" tabindex=\"0\" _ngcontent-spb-c162=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePeay Viognier does not often resemble the typical French or American Viognier in style. This is due to their very cold location for growing this grape variety. The wine has a more mineral and herbal-driven character with high acid and balanced alcohol; in other words, the opposite of the typical Viognier. The 2020 reflects the warm vintage and has fewer green, herbal descriptors but captures the lemongrass, jasmine and candied ginger notes often featured in their Viognier. These bright aromas are underpinned by lanolin, biscuit and beeswax notes. The mid-palate is silky and round and finishes with bright acidity which is well-integrated with the overall profile of the wine. You can drink this now and for the next 3-5 years without any concern of fading.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBased in the *true* West Sonoma Coast, Peay Vineyards focuses on terroir-driven, single-variety wines that underscore the beautiful expressions of the coastline's rugged terroir. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40122044907602,"sku":"6957401210962","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/Peay_Viognier.jpg?v=1771365185"},{"product_id":"snowden-2018-melchior-kemper-vineyard-estate-cabernet-franc-napa-valley","title":"Snowden 2018 Melchior Kemper Vineyard Estate Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e96 pts\u003c\/span\u003e                                                                        \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Franc is hot and Snowden makes one of the best Cab Francs in Napa Valley. 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The vineyards were fermented separately in barrel with native yeasts, natural malolactic fermentation, and no sulfur added. In the late spring, the wines were blended and tirage bottled. After nearly two years on lees, the bottles were riddled and disgorged with 6 g\/L dosage. Pressure: 5.5 bar. Sourced from several sites including Rorick Heritage Vineyard high in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Alder Springs from Mendocino County, Keefer Ranch in Sonoma, and a small amount of wine for Linda Vista in Napa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points Robert Parker:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The 2018 Tradition Sparkling Rosé is a new cuvée from Cruse Wine Co. 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Medium-bodied and dry, the palate is intense and savory, with biscuit-laced flavors and bright bursts of pure raspberry character. It has a fine, creamy texture, a long finish and loads of personality! 565 cases were made.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMichael Cruse might no longer be the new kid on the block but his wines are still the freshest around. The wines of Cruse Wine Co. are crushable homages to modern Californian cuisine and culture. Cruse helped revolutionize the image of what California wines can be and was one of the first proponents of a more balanced and delicate style. In 2016, he was recognized by the SF Chronicle and named Winemaker of the Year. Sadly, since the secret is out, his wines don’t stay on the shelves too long. Now is your chance to get your hands on some of the best locally made wines around that push the envelope! What makes Cruse wines a must for your wine rack is that these are wines made for the type of local and ethnically diverse food we’re actually eating, and for the outdoor park-chilling life we will one day get back to. These aren’t stodgy extracted Cabs and Chards of yesteryear that demand big hunks of meat or floods of butter and heavy cream. 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Coming all from Oakville, it has a classic Cabernet nose of black and blue fruits, green tobacco, cedar pencil, damp earth, and chocolate. It's not over the top and has beautiful varietal character as well as medium to full body, ripe yet present tannins, good overall freshness, and a great finish.\u003cstrong\u003e This is beautifully done and well worth a case purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e I'd lean toward drinking bottles over the coming 10-12 years, but I certainly wouldn't be surprised to see it evolve longer. \u003cstrong\u003eIt's a candidate for the best Napa Cabernet under $100.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIn 2000, Fred Schrader launched Double Diamond, just two years after he founded Schrader Cellars in 1998, as part of his ongoing mission to make the most exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon that Napa Valley could offer. 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I don't think it's going to be the longest-lived vintage of this cuvée, yet its beautifully balanced and will certainly shine for another 8-10 years.\u003cbr\u003e               \u003c\/span\u003e                      \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e91 Points Robert Parker: \u003c\/b\u003e\"As noted during my visit to the estate last year, there is no separate Excellence bottling this vintage, so the 2018 Gigondas includes the fruit from those old vines. It's slightly less concentrated than the 2019 or previous vintages, but don't discount it because it's more approachable and less of a long-term proposition—it's still a solid effort, with attractive spice and herb notes layered over ripe, silky fruit that recalls raspberries and blackberries, finishing fresh and vibrant.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLe Domaine du Grapillon d’Or\u003c\/strong\u003e evokes an authentic and beautiful family history. 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This classic, impeccably made Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is well worth seeking out and will evolve for 15+ years.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Estate wines express the terroir of their specific locations, \u003cstrong\u003eVineyard 29's Cru Cabernet\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases the broader character of wine-growing regions, and is an interpretation of classic wines from the Napa Valley. \"It's all about making the wine in the vineyard\" is how Keith Emerson, Director of Winemaking at Vineyard 29, describes the philosophy behind the Cru wines. Everything from site selection, crop yield, and picking decisions are made with the final blend in mind. This deliberate, detail-oriented winemaking results in elegantly composed wines that depict the best characteristics of their region. Cru Cabernet Sauvignon is composed of fruit from exceptional valley floor and hillside vineyards throughout Napa Valley. 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Rare library release!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Meaning the blood of Syrah, the 2009 Jonata Winery La Sangre de Jonata is aptly named and represents the sheer essence of Syrah. A blend of 98% Syrah and 2% co-fermented Viognier, it’s thrillingly dense and rich, with spectacularly deep, classy aromas of blackberry, charcoal, blood, lavender, and violets that literally soar from the glass. Incredibly concentrated and rich, this hits the palate with a full-bodied, dense, layered texture that partially conceals the massive underlying structure and tannin of the wine. Similarly styled to the ’07, yet possibly even more firm and structured, this is fun to taste at the moment, but not much fun to drink. It desperately needs 5-7 years of bottle age, and given how the ’04 is showing now, will have 2+ decades or more of longevity.\"\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan id=\"hs_cos_wrapper_post_body\" class=\"hs_cos_wrapper hs_cos_wrapper_meta_field hs_cos_wrapper_type_rich_text\" data-hs-cos-general-type=\"meta_field\" data-hs-cos-type=\"rich_text\"\u003eDedicated to expressing a range of red—and a handful of white—wines from its estate in the central coast of California’s Ballard Canyon (Santa Ynez Appellation), \u003cstrong\u003eJonata\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of a new breed of producers throughout the world who are thriving with a non-traditional amalgam of varieties and blends. 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Full-bodied, the palate sparks off a whole array of super-concentrated red berry and floral accents, complementing the intense earthy\/savory characters, finishing wonderfully perfumed. 500 cases were made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfooter class=\"blockquote-footer text-end\"\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe L'Usine 2018 Pinot Noir Annapolis Vineyard Pinot Noir exhibits darker aromatics of blueberry, raspberry, black pepper, vanilla crème and a slight funk. The entry is refined yet immense with notes of redcurrant, cherry tart and traces of spice that follow through to the mid-palate. 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Pale to medium ruby-purple colored, the L'Usine Pinot Noir Sleeping Hollow Vineyard soars out of the glass with intense notes of Bing cherries, fresh raspberries and cranberries with touches of Provence herbs, lavender and forest floor with a waft of roses. Full-bodied, the palate quivers with energy, delivering layers of red berries and fragrant herbs with a firm, grainy frame, finishing and savory. This one seems to need 2-3 years to really spring into action and should easily cellar for a good 10-12 years. 500 cases were made.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe L'Usine 2018 Pinot Noir Annapolis Vineyard Pinot Noir exhibits darker aromatics of blueberry, raspberry, black pepper, vanilla crème and a slight funk. The entry is refined yet immense with notes of redcurrant, cherry tart and traces of spice that follow through to the mid-palate. 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Looking first at the 2021 Syrah Soberanes Vineyard, its saturated purple hue is followed by a masculine bouquet of ripe plums, blueberries, iron, leather, toasted walnuts, and liquid flowers. Concentrated, full-bodied, and structured on the palate, it has a seamless mouthfeel, plenty of mid-palate depth, and gripping, ripe, yet building tannins on the finish. It's a serious wine that deserves 2-3 years of bottle age and will drink incredibly well over the following decade.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...Year in, year out, the latest releases under the Pisoni family’s Lucia label are not only some of the top wines I taste from the Santa Lucia Highlands, but also some of the greatest values I taste from all of California. 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