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Gnarly Vine Zinfandel is a big, deep wine with intense aromas of blackberries, vanilla and pepper that leads to a fusion of fruit flavors, including blackberry pie, cranberry and black currant. The fruit blends with layers of spice notes ranging from fresh peppercorns to clove and mulled spices. The wine is full-bodied, vibrant and robust, balanced by velvety tannins and distinctive minerality that is characteristic of Monte Rosso’s iron-rich volcanic soils. The extraordinarily long and luxurious finish concludes with rich hints of vanilla and molasses.

Lodi Zinfandel is pale ruby in color and filled with aromas of juicy raspberry, tobacco and toasted oak on the nose. Medium bodied and food-friendly, flavors of blackberry, plum and clove lead to a balanced, oak-inspired finish.

Juicy, bold red blend from California, packed with sun-ripened raspberries and dark plums, the nose sweet with vanilla.

Bursting aromatics of honeydew, honeysuckle and ripe peach are complemented by a hint of jasmine, pineapple and cream. With lots of weight and viscosity, the full-bodied palate brims with ripe stone fruit, wet stone and a touch of sweet Meyer lemon. The fleshy, golden mid-palate evolves into a pointed, textured finish that closes with lots of minerality.

The new Ovid Cabernet blend “Experiment N3.8” 2018 delivers a luxuriously smooth blend of bold and rich dark fruit + delightfully fresh tannins that provide sublime enjoyment now and bode well for pleasure for at least another decade. This Cabernet blend contains a dollop of Merlot which adds rich mocha and bakers chocolate flavors as well as spicy Cabernet Franc for an exotic thrill on the zesty finish. The core palate displays traditional notes of blackberry, cola, dark cherry, plum, pipe tobacco, cocoa and caramel.

The 2020 Pahlmeyer Chardonnay commands a beautiful balance between richness and tension, depth and focus. Captivating aromas of dried apricot, wild honey, and toast are lifted by notes of gardenia and orange zest. Creamy lemon meringue and ripe nectarine intermingle on the succulent, layered palate, underscored by hazelnut, toasted almond, and a glint of freshly baked brioche. Juicy acidity lends texture and length, culminating with a refreshing Meyer lemon flourish.

The commanding concentration of our Napa Valley Merlot is evident from first swirl, as bold aromas of crushed wild blackberries dominate the bouquet. The palate abounds with silky layers—an abundance of ripe black cherry and currant unfurl to earthy, savory notes of leather, camphor, and prosciutto, finishing long with an echo of anise, almond brittle,and tea leaf. Gorgeous structure and mid-palate focus suggest this cellar-worthy wine will evolve beautifully for a decade or more.

A beckoning perfume of ripe pineapple, Buddha’s Hand, and brioche leaps from the glass, leading to a broad, lively palate of lemon curd, mango, and guava. The supple mouthfeel is buoyed by fresh acidity, sustaining the bright flavors, a touch of butterscotch lingering on the finish

The Red Wine offers bright, fresh-picked fruit notes, as notes of dark plum, raspberry and black currant weave playfully with hints of smooth caramel and butterscotch that linger on the finish. Velvety, expansive and deeply expressive, this is a Merlot-based blend at its fullest potential.

The Sauvignon Blanc beams with freshness and breadth, delivering voluminous layers of bright fruit and floral notes that ride on lifting acidity. Opening notes of citrus blossom, lemongrass, and Kefir lime leaf lead to gooseberry, Key lime, and lemon meringue on the juicy, well-textured mid-palate. Refreshingly crisp, the finish echoes with peach and green apple.

The 2018 ‘Au Paradis’ appears near-black to ruby in color with perfumed aromas of red rose and distinct black currant and cassis. Equally, the flavor delivers dark fruit reminiscent of plum and crème de cassis aside bright and savory notes of raspberry, rose petal, and graphite. Well-rounded on the palate, showing refinement with complexity and the hallmark aromas and flavors characteristic of the acclaimed iron-rich, red dirt soils of Oakville. Approachable now, the wine will reward five years of cellaring and will continue to age gracefully for two decades or more.

Intense aromas of orange blossom, nectarine, peach, and rose petals showcase the marriage of remarkable old-vine Chardonnay with an exceptionally unique terroir in the 2020 ‘Belle Côte.’ The rich, beautifully creamy entry with mouthfeel is followed by a broad, powerful yet balanced mid-palate and an extraordinarily long finish. Hints of toasted almond and pain d’épices embrace an expressive core of marmalade, custard, and nougat. A wonderfully balanced wine, the 2020 ‘Belle Côte’ is approachable in its youth but will continue to blossom for more than a decade.

Intense and multi-layered, the bouquet is dominated by mineral, vine blossom, yellow nettle blossom, honeysuckle, white vine rose, hawthorn, lemon, lime, white peach, completed by acacia honey and candied anise. Rich, balanced, and elegant, the zesty flavors are reminiscent of the aromas with additional guava, Williams pear, Mirabelle plum and fresh almond notes. The strong mineral background, a stamp from our terroir, balances the overall richness and gives superb refinement. The finish is layered, extremely long and elegant. The 2018 L’Après-Midi will benefit from three years of cellaring and will age gracefully for a decade.

The 2018 ‘L’Esprit des Pavots’ presents a nearly black color with highlights of crimson ruby. An elegant, floral nose is heightened with accents of dark cherry, caramel, truffle, blackberry, cassis, and toffee. Generous essences of blueberry, blackberry, the black cherry are hallmarks of the Les Pavots terroir, along with plum and hints of mocha and vanilla bean. The Au Paradis terroir brings notes of currant and crème de cassis with meaty nuances. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, exhibiting savory leather, tobacco, and white pepper with chestnut, black truffle, cedar, and supple tannins with a lingering finish.

‘La Carrière’ 2020 is a refined Chardonnay from the acclaimed Peter Michael Winery, based in Sonoma County. Sourced from the La Carrière vineyard, it reveals a captivating nose of lemon zest, green apple and wet stone, underscored by hints of well-integrated oak. The palate combines bright acidity and minerality, boasting notes of citrus fruits, white peach and a subtle touch of almond.

The 2019 ‘Le Caprice’ shows the typicity of Pinot Noir from this coastal, sunny site, exhibiting a deep ruby color with crimson highlights and lofty aromatics of Griotte cherry, a touch of raspberry and sweet plum framed by savory rosewood, baking clove, and cedar. Abundant flavors of dark, morello cherry and briary blackberry meld with the essence of black tea and earthy notes of forest floor. Expressive while young, the 2019 ‘Le Caprice’ will continue to develop for a decade.

The 2019 ‘Le Caprice’ shows the typicity of Pinot Noir from this coastal, sunny site, exhibiting a deep ruby color with crimson highlights and lofty aromatics of Griotte cherry, a touch of raspberry and sweet plum framed by savory rosewood, baking clove, and cedar. Abundant flavors of dark, morello cherry and briary blackberry meld with the essence of black tea and earthy notes of forest floor. Expressive while young, the 2019 ‘Le Caprice’ will continue to develop for a decade.

The powerhouse, opaque purple/blue-colored 1996 Les Pavots is a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc. The nose offers up blackberry, licorice, cassis, and pain grille aromas. The superb extract, well-defined personality, and smoky, licorice, Asian spice, and blackberry flavors provide a thrilling tasting experience.

The brilliant, straw-gold 2020 ‘Ma Belle-Fille’ springs from the glass with a gorgeously vibrant nose of jasmine, orange blossom, vanilla custard, and acacia honey combined with a bouquet of yellow spring flowers. The palate begins with a creamy, rich entry showing hints of vanilla bean and nougat, followed by an intensely opulent, mineral-driven midpalate framed by hints of hazelnut and pear. The many layers of ‘Ma Belle-Fille’ culminate in a long, round, mouthwatering finish for this grand cru–level wine.

This Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon leads with pencil shavings and cola aromas. On the palate, cherry, sweet vanilla cream and strawberry share the bill, alongside dusty tannins and a lasting finish that reminds of toasted nuts. This wine is enticing now and will drink well for at least 5 years.

"The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is every bit the charmer it was last year. Sumptuous and bold, with bright acids, the 2018 is absolutely gorgeous. I especially admire the energy and vibrancy here. Black cherry, plum, spice and new leather build into the vivid, beautifully delineated finish. In a word: Superb."
-Antonio Galloni 95/100

Red and black currants, plum, toffee, cherry, raspberry, forest floor, tar and cocoa dense attack rich, dense and solidly structured bold and fresh with perfect acidity and firm tannins and lots of promise for a wonderful future. A potentially legendary Cabernet Sauvignon for the collector.

Classic hint of citrus that characterizes mountain Cabernet. Black fruits, cedar and tobacco, mineral, plum, red currant, coffee and toffee. Drink 2023-2050.

"Composed of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve comes from 84% Sonoma County and 16% Napa County. Deep garnet-purple in color, it charges out of the glass with bold notes of crème de cassis, redcurrant jelly and Black Forest cake followed by nuances of red roses, cinnamon stick, unsmoked cigars and dusty soil with a touch of oolong tea. The medium to full-bodied palate is chock-full of mouth-coating red and black fruit preserves, supported by ripe, finely grained tannins and beautiful freshness, finishing long and perfumed."
-Robert Parker 95+/100