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The finish is long and expressive. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e Top 100 Wines of 2012!\u003c\/b\u003e The new chapter from Tuscany's legendary Piero Antinori's Atlas Peak project has found its footing with a distinctive Antica Napa Cabernet.     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points James Suckling: \u003c\/b\u003e\"A full and juicy red with berry and mushroom character, round and juicy tannins and a flavorful finish. Shows focus and tension. Drink after 2020. 100% Estate-Grown – 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94 Points Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e \"The Antica Cabernet shows its mountain provenance in meaty, grippy and gritty tannins and a broad expansive weight on the palate. But beneath its brawn is beauty and a rounded lushness of delicious drinkability, a mix of brambly blackberry, cherry, cassis and crushed rock. Let it sit in the glass over time or consider cellaring.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21172872070,"sku":"6714004422","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/antica_2011_cab_86c6ae59-7a88-437d-99e3-65a2a32719bc.jpeg?v=1710488143"},{"product_id":"barnett-cabernet-sauvignon-spring-mountain-napa-valley","title":"Barnett 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e93 point boutique Cabernet  \u003c\/span\u003e                   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fantastic Cabernet from Spring Mountain.  Limited.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94 Points Robert Parker:\u003c\/b\u003e  \"The Barnett Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain is a blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc and the rest Petit Verdot and Merlot.\u003cstrong\u003e A beautiful example of Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e with its blue and black fruits (raspberries, blueberries interwoven with white flowers), this wine has an opaque purple color, a wonderful sweet kiss of delicate oak and forest floor. It is full-bodied and rich with supple tannins. 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=1509490207"},{"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 stellar 2017 vintage.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 2017 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                                                                                \n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-8\"\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=1710486893"},{"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":"Brix26","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=1614907272"},{"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. 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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=1601230966"},{"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=1707530895"},{"product_id":"laird-jillians-blend-napa-valley","title":"Laird 2018 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 2018 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"On the slightly rugged, old-school style of the spectrum, with a core of steeped red and black currant fruit backed by a burly structure and notes of chestnut, sage and bay leaf. Shows singed cedar and alder notes that thread up the finish, with nice latent energy. For fans of the gutsy style. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Best from 2024 through 2036. 2,380 cases made.\"\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=1724805898"},{"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=1552414097"},{"product_id":"la-jota-howell-mountain-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"La Jota 2018 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content DEBUG\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e97+ 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e97+ Points Robert Parker: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain was aged for 22 months in oak barrels, 84% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it explodes from the glass with bombastic black currants, black cherries and boysenberries notes plus underlying hints of violets, dark chocolate and tobacco leaf. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a solid structure of firm, grainy tannins and tons of freshness, finishing long and fragrant. 3,997 cases were made..\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e96 Points James Suckling: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Aromas of pine needles, asphalt, graphite and black fruit follow through to a full-bodied and chewy palate with so much tannin, giving this real Howell Mountain character. It goes on and one. Muscular and in need of time in the bottle to soften.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e95 Points Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon shows its Howell Mountain terroir nicely yet still has a supple, textured, elegant style that gives it plenty of upfront appeal. Beautiful cassis and darker currants, chocolate, tobacco, and cedar pencil notes emerge from the glass, and it’s medium to full-bodied, with present yet silky tannins, plenty of mid-palate depth, and a great finish, where it shows more and more tannins with time in the glass. It can be drunk today with plenty of pleasure,\u003cstrong\u003e but smart money is on giving bottles 2-4 years of bottle age and following for 10-15\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e...\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is the greatest set of wines to emerge from La Jota Vineyard Co. since the early 1990s, when it was under different ownership and the winemaker was Helen Turley\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Limited.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e \"A combination from two sites, the Lokoya 2019 Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is another elegant, yet concentrated, structured, and expansive Cabernet from Chris that shines on all accounts. Crème de cassis, black raspberries, graphite, scorched earth, and some floral notes all define the nose, and it's full-bodied on the palate, with terrific purity, building, ripe tannins, bright acidity, and an undeniable sense of minerality on the finish. This rich, concentrated, structured 2019 warrants 5-6 years of bottle age and will be incredibly long lived.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points Robert Parker:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Lokoya 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain is a blend of two parcels: Wallis and Rhyolite Ridge, with mainly volcanic soils. Scents of crushed stone, pencil shavings, cassis and cherries lead the way, while the palate is full-bodied but not overly ripe or broad, just finely honed, polished, silky and long, with a dusting of fine-grained tannins on the finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e...It will be hard to eclipse the quality of this quartet of 100% Cabernet Sauvignons from the Jackson Family boutique winery of Lokoya, fashioned by their brilliant winemaker, Chris Carpenter. \u003cb\u003eLokoya’s offerings are consistently among the greatest Cabernet Sauvignons made\u003c\/b\u003e, and their 2012s represent the pinnacle of what Chris Carpenter has been accomplishing from these vineyards. All four wines are aged in 100% new oak and are bottled with minimal clarification. They are extraordinary expressions of their terroirs. 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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=1710491852"},{"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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Limited.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e97 Points James Suckling: \u003c\/b\u003e\"This is a really solid white with so much structure and depth, as well as a border-less, encompassing palate. Full-bodied and polished with lots of length. Shows complex flavors, from cooked apples and lemons to stones and hints of flowers. Still tight. Needs time to come together.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94 Points Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/b\u003e\"The classic Napa release from this estate, the Beringer Chardonnay Private Reserve has lots of beautiful golden apple, caramelized citrus, toasted nut, and hints of acacia flowers. With a rich, textured style, it still stays beautifully fresh, balanced, and layered. It's a brilliant effort.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeringer's Private Reserve Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e is primarily sourced from their Gamble Ranch property in the Oakville AVA of Napa Valley. Each lot was kept separate from harvest all the way through the winemaking process. The wine was aged for 9 months in 88% new French oak with full malolactic fermentation, and the lees were stirred weekly to enrich the texture and profile. Only the finest lots were then selected for inclusion in this Private Reserve bottling. From winemaker Laurie Hook: \"Aromas of hazelnut and grilled pineapple are followed by flavors of lush, tropical fruits, balanced by a hint of citrus. 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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=1667872841"},{"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. 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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. 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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. 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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 2019 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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Limited.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95 Points Robert Parker: \u003c\/strong\u003e \"The 2021 Claude's Cuvée is a blend of 52% Syrah, 31% Graciano, 10% Mataro and 7% Grenache matured for 22 months in 70% new French oak. It has a perfume of wild berry jam, charcuterie, orange peel, aged balsamic and loads of spicy accents. The full-bodied palate is light on its feet with fine, powdery tannins and a focused spine of acidity, and it has a long finish with tremendous spicy layers. Its fruit is somewhat coiled from its recent bottling, but it opens dramatically as it airs in the glass, so give it 3-5+ years in bottle to unwind. 344 cases were made.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e...There are few estates in California today that are more exciting than Don Burns’ Turtle Rock\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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As I wrote in the past, \u003cstrong\u003ereaders interested in finding the next up and coming superstar in Paso Robles need to put Don and Claudia Burns’ Turtle Rock estate at the top of their list.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Turtle Rock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27350387846,"sku":"8220867078","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/TR_ClaudesCuvee17_16675.png?v=1580958805"},{"product_id":"robert-mondavi-2013-to-kalon-vineyard-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley","title":"Robert Mondavi 2016 To Kalon Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e96 Points - limited   \u003c\/span\u003e                                                            \u003cbr\u003eRobert Mondavi's new release of the limited Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"\u003cspan class=\"reviewText\"\u003eAromas of black currants, violets, lavender, and stone follow through a full body, chewy tannins and toned muscular structure. This is a Mondavi reserve that harkens back to the great years of the 1970s. A tribute to the 50th anniversary of the winery. Try in 2022\u003c\/span\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points Robert Parker:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"\u003cspan class=\"reviewText\"\u003eA beautifully polished wine, with a dense ruby\/purple color, it is still tightly knit and showing high-quality oak. The wine is full-bodied and rich, with outstanding depth, ripeness and purity. There is plenty of backbone and tannin for 25-30 years of cellaring. The wine shows notes of chocolate and plenty of blackcurrant fruit and blackberry. This is a beauty and certainly a great reserve and worthy homage to the legendary Robert Mondavi\u003c\/span\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the third vintage ofTo Kalon Vineyard-designated Reserve. 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Stunningly concentrated and full-bodied, it’s another one of those rare wines that brings incredible richness and depth while holding onto a sense of purity, elegance, and weightlessness. Enjoy this Napa Valley magic over the coming 15-20 years.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"producer-note-content\"\u003e...Owned by the Getty family, the Odette estate in Stags Leap burst on the scene a few years back with a bevy of great wines, and it looks set to continue building an impressive portfolio.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PlumpJack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27736392326,"sku":"8301930374","price":899.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/Odtte_box.jpg?v=1580975786"},{"product_id":"staglin-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley","title":"Staglin 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e 98 Points - limited\u003c\/span\u003e           \u003c\/span\u003e                                \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStaglin Family produces one of Napa Valley's most collectible Cabernets. Very limited.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e98+ Points Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\"I was able to taste two wines from Staglin Family, both showing brilliantly. An utterly ultra-classic Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, the Staglin 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon from Staglin sports a deep ruby\/plum color to go with a gorgeous bouquet of ripe blackcurrant and blackberry fruits as well as spicy oak, chocolate, smoked tobacco, and lead pencil shavings. Full-bodied, perfectly balanced, rich, and opulent, yet also pure and precise, this might be the finest vintage of this cuvée ever produced. It will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and has 40-50 years of longevity ahead of it.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e97 points Antonio Galloni (\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVinous\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e: \"Staglin's 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate favors energy and tension over volume, at least at this point in its life. Bright, aromatic and sumptuous, the 2018 is fabulous right out of the gate. Inky red\/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, cedar and menthol race across the palate. The 2018 is bright and focused from start to finish, with impeccable balance, well-judged oak and tons of sheer appeal. It is one of the best recent editions I can remember tasting. Winemaker Fredrik Johansson captured the magic of the 2018 vintage and put it all into the bottle. I can't wait to see how this ages. (Jan 2022)\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e95 points Clare Tooley, MW (\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDecanter\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e: \"Opaque, deep ruby, hint of mahogany on the rim. Expressive, classic Cabernet nose of graphite, fresh green leaf, mulberry and fresh currants. Cedar oak underpins the fruit aromatics. The first impression is one of an intensely serious wine. On the palate, that impression continues until the dark, sweet, ripe berry fruit begins to emerge and broaden and intensify in flavour. At that point, the wine relaxes a little and shows its Napa Valley heritage; all fresh, healthy, ripe dark berries from a truly excellent vintage. The tannin texture is grainy and firm but well integrated, leaving no grippy edges, just a rounded mouthfeel. The finish, long and flavourful, mimics the opening in its freshness, with a hint of mint and wild sage. This wine is drinking now but is young and will benefit cellaring for another three to four years before enjoying a long and happy life likely shaking off its serious mantle and maintaining its overtly fruity profile over the next 12 to 15 years. Drinking Window: 2023-2036. (Sep 2021)\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Fredrik Johansson has done a fabulous job with these new releases. The Staglin wines are of note this year and point to an estate that may finally be finding a consistently high level.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Staglin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28005324934,"sku":"8357098630","price":345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/Staglin_cabernt.jpg?v=1557212306"},{"product_id":"talley-estate-pinot-noir-arroyo-grande","title":"Talley 2020 Estate Pinot Noir, Arroyo Grande","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e93 Points - great buy\u003c\/span\u003e                                                                                                                                      \u003cbr\u003eOne of the Central Coast's finest producers of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points Robert Parker:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \"listening ruby-red. Mineral- and spice-accented red berry and cherry aromas are complemented by cola and floral nuances. Silky and appealingly sweet, offering vibrant raspberry, cherry and rose pastille flavors braced by a building mineral quality. Shows fine definition and floral lift on the energetic, persistent finish, which is framed by smooth, well-knit tannins. 15% whole clusters and 30% new French oak....\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...Two thousand eighteen marked Talley’s Rincon Vineyard’s 36th anniversary as the oldest vineyard in Arroyo Grande and the 32nd vintage for their wines.\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt’s hard to overstate the impact that the Talley family has had on high-quality grape-growing and winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e (not to mention vegetable farming) in California’s Central Coast. 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. With refreshing acidity and great structure, this wine is ready to enjoy now but will age gracefully over the next decade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Talley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31732637382,"sku":"8824734086","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/Talley_estate_pinot.jpg?v=1710489371"},{"product_id":"arbe-garbe-white-blend-sonoma-county","title":"Arbe Garbe 2022 White Blend, Sonoma County","description":"\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e93 Points\u003c\/span\u003e                                             \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of our favorite new white discoveries of the year!  A delicious blend that we highly recommend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points Robert Parker:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Arbe Garbe is a blend of Malvasia, Tocai and Ribolla Gialla. This is an exotic fruit cocktail of a wine with gorgeous aromatics of mango, caramelized melons, honeysuckle, apricot, a touch of pineapple, strawberry and even cherry notes, making for an intense, round and juicy wine. It is an intriguing wine that merits serious attention from readers.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points Antonio Galloni (\u003cem\u003eVinous\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e \"\u003cstrong\u003eThe White Wine Sonoma County is absolutely gorgeous\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sweet, floral aromatics lead to apricot, lemon confit, jasmine and mint. Beautifully perfumed throughout, the Arbe Garbe white offers a compelling interplay of exotic fruit, lifted aromatics and pliant texture. Not surprisingly, it has much in common with the white blends of Friuli.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArbe Garbe winemakers Letizia and Enrico Maria Bertoz make white wines in the style of the great white wines of their native Friul, with a little California flair.","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32100010566,"sku":"8868676230","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/Arbe_garbe.jpg?v=1710487543"},{"product_id":"peirson-meyer-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley","title":"Peirson-Meyer 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e94 Points Parker - limited \u003c\/span\u003e         \u003cbr\u003eA great small-production Nap Cab discovery. Limited.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWinemaker Robbie Meyer has crafted some of Napa's best Cabernet's at Lewis Cellars, Jericho Canyon, Del Dotto and Grassi and he's hit paydirt with his small-production private label Peirson Meyer 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon. Only 350 cases produced.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points Antonio Galloni (Vinous):\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Another stand out in this set of new releases, the Pierson-Meyer 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is powerful and deep, but very much in the mid-weight style that defines the Peirson Meyer wines. Tobacco, cedar, smoke, leather and licorice add savoriness and nuance to this super-expressive Cabernet Sauvignon. This is an especially bright and elegant style for Kenefick Ranch.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eprevious vintage\u003c\/em\u003e 94 Points Robert Parker:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \"The Peirson-Meyer Cabernet Sauvignon is a 395-case cuvée from Calistoga’s Kenefick Ranch. This is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 75% new French oak for 20 months. Dense purple with notes of creosote, charcoal embers, blackcurrant fruit, licorice and chocolate. It is full-bodied, rich, concentrated and layered. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is a beauty to drink over the next 20 or so years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32498126534,"sku":"8941850886","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/Peirson_Meyer_Cab_14.jpg?v=1497244515"},{"product_id":"roar-2022-rosellas-vineyard-chardonnay-santa-lucia-highlands","title":"Roar 2022 Rosella's Vineyard Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e96 points  - limited       \u003c\/span\u003e                               \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eROAR makes some of the best and hardest to get new Chardonnays in California. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \"From the coolest site this team works with, the 2022 Chardonnay Rosella's Vineyard reveals a medium gold hue as well as a classy nose of ripe stone fruits, honeyed lemons, minty herbs, and some subtle tropical flowers. With medium-bodied richness, it builds nicely with time in the glass and has beautifully integrated oak, a layered mouthfeel, integrated acidity, and a great finish.\u003cstrong\u003e It's another gorgeous Chardonnay from this team\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it's closer in style to the Sierra Mar than the richer Soberanes release.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker:\u003c\/strong\u003e...These latest from the team at Roar are a step up. They’re without a doubt the greatest wines I’ve tasted from this estate; readers wanting to taste some of the best wines coming out of the Santa Lucia Highlands need to get on this estate's bandwagon.\u003cb style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33124269510,"sku":"9073607814","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/Roar_chard_557ee191-840e-435b-9beb-6c4d3f611141.jpg?v=1552414246"},{"product_id":"colgin-2013-ix-estate-syrah-napa-valley","title":"Colgin 2019 IX Estate Syrah, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp class=\"tasting-note-content\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e97 points - limited\u003c\/span\u003e                                \u003cbr\u003eLimited Colgin Syrah available. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e98+ Points Robert Parker:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \"Sporting a deep garnet-purple color, the 2019 IX Syrah Estate hops up and down with its showy, flamboyant scents of chocolate-covered cherries, mulberries and preserved plums, before bursting into a gorgeous perfume of bouquet garni, candied violets, tar and roses, followed by unsmoked cigars with a waft of Sichuan pepper. 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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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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