2010 Pinot Noir - Windsor Oaks Vineyard - Russian River Valley

750 mL - $296/half case promo                               Magnum (1.5L) - $48

 

 

 

 

91 points - The Pinot Report.

The color of red peonies. Strikingly flamboyant aromas of black cherry, strawberry jam and stone fruits.

Layers of Asian spices and flowers, with perfect balance and very long and sultry pull-through.

100% hillside pinot noir, clones 115, 459, 667, 777. Unfined, unfiltered. This is classic, somewhat

heavyweight RRV pinot with “more bass in the monitors.” Enjoy in September but if you want the

full, layered effect, wait until November. For fans of the ‘09 Sonoma Coast: just put on your bib and

get cooking beyond the lighter style. Think sweet BBQ sauces, hearty vegetables and blackberry pie.  

65 cases.

 

2008 Chardonnay - Sonoma County - $72/ half case promo

 

 

 

**Bronze Medal, American Wine Society**   **Bronze Medal, CA State Fair Commercial Wine Competition**   ** Silver Medal - 2010 Los Angeles International Wine Competition **

From Sebastopol and the Sonoma Valley, this lovely wine refuses to show all of its cards at first pass. Aged for just a couple of days in French oak, then in stainless steel, there’s a balance of crisp Sonoma County sunshine lain over a base of lemon, pear and honey. Garlic chicken dishes call for this beautiful wine, and it need not be consumed in one evening. There’s a lot more to this delectable chardonnay that can be discovered after many hours of aeration. It’s polite, pure and harmonious. Not steely, not a butterball and definitely not insipid.  Again, farmed by smart stewards of the land. 125 cases.

 

2009 Rosé of Merlot - Napa Valley - $65/half case promo

 

 

 

 

 

A weighty, creamy and most unique version of a serious wine. Blueberries, pie crust and gardenias dance on the palate, in a BBQ context, as a cool sipper for a hot summer day, or as a Valentine’s Day treat. The color of this wine is just BEAUTIFUL and the finish is remarkable, sprinkling bits of white pepper and cherries along the way.  47 cases.

 

2007 “Convex” - Sonoma County - $108/half case promo

No dents here, just a wine that curves outward to embrace the senses. Bennett Valley and Russian River Valley fruit offer leather, berries, sandalwood, bubblegum, roasted meat... This is 80% syrah blended with 20% grenache that pulls no punches. Cote Rotie comes to mind when searching for a stylistic description. 35 cases.

 

 

 

 

 

2008 Cabernet Sauvignon - Washington - $108/half case promo

Washington is all about finesse, ageability, purity and, in this case, approachability. A rich, extracted cabernet - primarily Yakima Valley - blended with a dollop of merlot from Walla Walla Valley, this wine brings a tantalizing headful of flavors and aromas to the table. Fined and aged in French oak.  45 cases.

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2008 “Locus” - Monte Rosso Vineyard, Sonoma Valley

750 mL - $180/half case promo                               Magnum (1.5L) - $60

 

 

 

 

 

Cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc are the points along this curve that share similar but unique properties, converging at a point that forms a perfect circle before your eyes - with a pinch of syrah to fill in the mid-palate. Rugged terrain and dense clay translate well here, straight to the glass. Lovely color, dancing berries and spices. This is one to hold onto, and as such, it’s available in magnum format as well. 40 cases, and 36 magnums.

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon - Sonoma County     SOLD OUT

**Bronze-Plus, American Wine Society**  88 points, The Connoisseur’s Guide to California Wine  Gold Medal - SF Chronicle Commercial Wine Competition

86 points, Wine Enthusiast

Vigorous, rigorous. This is no shrinking violet. Clones 15 & 337 from the Bugay Vineyard lend brooding black fruit tones of black cherry, plum and earth. The acidity calls for muscular foods, and the wine pulls through  for miles.  A Left Bank Bordeaux lover’s dream, but at the same, piles of crowd appeal for seekers of up-front fruit. From the Mayacamas Mountains, facing south and  cooled by a most unique breeze. Aged for over two years in French oak.  65 cases.

 

2008 Pinot Noir - Napa Valley     SOLD OUT

**Bronze-Plus, American Wine Society**

Silver Medal, 9th Annual Pinot Shootout

86 points, Wine Enthusiast

90 points from Greg Walter, The Pinot Report

This is the hockey player in a top hat. Bracing black cherry, earthy cola spices and fabulous acidity make this a delightful addition to the dinner table. The flavors and textures skate across the palate in notably distinct episodes. The wine develops for many minutes in the glass and the resulting notion is one of cherry pie with a dash of cinnamon-persimmon. Fantastic. From certified organic vineyards in an interesting part of Napa, near the marina. 48 cases

 

2008 Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley     SOLD OUT

**Bronze Medal, American Wine Society**  87 points, Wine Enthusiast

90 points from the Tasting Panel, “Most Likely to Succeed, Class of 2010”

This is a nearly miraculous find. From one of Napa Valley’s finest vineyards, organically grown, and a source for vintners on the California Top 10 list. Exciting aromas of eucalyptus, fudge and dried cherries open the floodgates to a sensuously textured, richly layered home run. 21 months on new Francois Freres barrels impart lush caramel notes, and the tenacious finish makes this a memorable piece of math that isn’t intellectually challenging - except when it comes to how you’re going to hoard this wine and keep it away from neighbors who’ve heard you got some! Share wisely with only those you like. 48 cases.

 

2009 Pinot Noir - Sonoma Coast     

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92 points - The Pinot Report

Black cherries, baking spices. Balance, grace and power. Sustainably farmed Gap’s Crown, Rodgers Creek, Keller and Sangiacomo Vineyards bring forth the glory of the Petaluma Wind Gap. 65 cases, and 30 magnums.

 

2007 Zinfandel - Topolos Vineyard, Sonoma Mt.    

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Pure, harmonious, sincere zin. A classic exhibiting great fruit, some curvaceous texture and structure. Not the overextracted or inky type; reminiscent of raspberry/allspice/sandalwood, the way you find it as a grape right from the vine. This biodynamically grown, organically produced wine is destined for finicky fans. 30 cases