New US Cellar

Today at Flickinger Wines we would like to showcase a recently acquired cellar of white and red wines from the California. This impeccably curated cellar is anchored by three of California’s most distinguished names—Patz & Hall, Donelan, and Three Sticks. This collection reflects a discerning palate for producers who marry craftsmanship with site expression, yielding wines of both immediate allure and remarkable aging potential. At the heart of the cellar lies an extensive selection of Patz & Hall, a benchmark in California Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Known for their single-vineyard bottlings from iconic sites across the Sonoma Coast, Russian River Valley, and Carneros, these wines consistently deliver precision, elegance, and depth. Collectors will appreciate both breadth and vertical strength here. Balancing this is a formidable representation of Donelan Family Wines, a producer that has become synonymous with Rhône-inspired intensity and finesse. With vineyard sources across Sonoma’s most celebrated terroirs, Donelan Syrahs and Grenache offer layered complexity, concentration, and a proven track record of cellaring beautifully. Completing the trio, Three Sticks brings a modern, artisanal approach, crafting small-lot Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that capture the nuance of Sonoma’s prized vineyards. Their reputation for detail-driven winemaking makes these bottlings among the most sought-after in contemporary California wine. Apart from these three producers there a many domestic treasures below, happy hunting!!

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Producer	Vint.	Wine	Price	Qty	Order
		USA Red
Donelan	2014	Cushing’s Block Barbed Oak Vyd. Pinot Noir	$69	1
	JD 95 (7/2017): Coming from a single block in the Barbed Oak Vineyard located in Bennet Valley, the 2014 Pinot Noir Cushing’s Block is a ripe, sweetly fruited and downright sexy beauty that offers classic Pinot fruit as well as complex forest floor, rose petals and spring flowers aromas and flavors. This medium-bodied, plush, incredibly elegant 2014 has a silky texture, fine tannin and a great finish. While it’s drinking beautifully today it will easily keep for a decade. It’s much more seamless and approachable than either of the 2013s.   WA 94+ (2/2017): Coming from the Calera clone planted to gravelly soil, this vintage of Cushing’s Block was produced with 30% whole cluster and aged in French barrels for 16 months, 25% new. Medium ruby-purple colored, the 2014 Pinot Noir Cushing’s Block gives pronounced earthy notes of forest floor, damp earth and fungi over scents of warm cranberries, pomegranate, red currants and violets. Medium to full-bodied with plenty of opulent red fruits accented by earthy/herbal notes, it has a solid frame of grainy tannins and lively acid, finishing with great length.   VM 93 (3/2017): An addition to the range, 2014 Pinot Noir Cushing's Block emerges from Barbed Oak Vineyard in Bennett County. Dark red cherry, plum, blood orange and exotic spice give the wine its alluring personality. Deep, pliant and expressive, the 2014 is a real beauty. This is an impressive debut. Antonio Galloni.
	2011	Cuvee Keltie Syrah	$59	1
	WA 93 (12/2013): The 2011 Cuvee Keltie, which came in under 14% alcohol, spent 22 months in neutral wood, and 100% whole stems were used. The wine reveals a chocolaty, smoky, bacon-scented nose that at first suggests a French Cote Rotie, but as it hits the palate with its full-bodied creme de cassis, blackberry, charcoal and graphite personality, it moves more toward a single vineyard Hermitage from the likes of Chapoutier. This supple, rich 2011 can be drunk now or cellared for a decade.   VM 92+ (2/2014): The 2011 Syrah Cuvée Keltie is a selection of the best barrels in the cellar from Walker Vine Hill, Obsidian, Richards and Steiner. One of the darker 2011s here, the Cuvée Keltie boasts terrific depth, power and raciness. Black fruit, smoke, licorice and incense flow through to the finish. This resonant, expressive Syrah could use another year or two in bottle to fully assimilate the 80% whole clusters. Today the 2011 is deep, dense and a bit compact, yet full of promise. (Drink between 2015-2023). Antonio Galloni.   JD 91 (6/2019): While the 2011 Syrah Cuvee Keltie isn’t at the same level as the other vintages here, it’s nevertheless a beautiful wine. Medium-bodied notes of cracked pepper, smoked earth, graphite, and sweet black fruits all emerge from this fresh, elegant Syrah that has terrific balance, moderate depth and richness, and outstanding length. It’s drinking nicely today yet is still youthful and lively, and I’m sure will continue drinking nicely for another decade. (Drink between 2019-2029).
	2010	Cuvee Moriah Proprietary Blend	$50	11
	JD 89-91 (12/2011): I was able to taste each component destined for the 2010 Donelan Cuvée Moriah and this cuvee always excels aromatically, and this vintage is no exception. Sporting already complex notions of herbs de Provence, pepper, earth, and meaty characteristics, each component was medium-bodied, well balanced, and possessed an overall fresh, pure character. Lighter styled and elegant, this will most likely benefit from 1-3 years of bottle age, and have upwards of a decade of prime drinking.   VM 88-90 (2/2012): Donelan's 2010 Cuvee Moriah is a blend of 54% Grenache, 26% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah fermented with 25-50% whole clusters depending on the variety. Mint, licorice, tar, smoke and blackberries are some of the notes that take shape in the glass as this intensely aromatic wine opens up in the glass. Today the tannins are a bit firm and I get a sense the fruit may not have achieved full ripeness. It will be interesting to see how the wine develops after bottling. Antonio Galloni.
	2013	Kobler Family Vyd. Syrah	$60	1
	JD 95 (7/2017): Coming from the Green Valley region of the Russian River Valley (this is a cooler terroir), the 2013 Syrah Kobler Family Vineyard is always cofermented with a big chunk of Viognier (10% in 2013) and is aged mostly in neutral oak. It offers an ethereal, elegant and seamless style as well as classic notes of black raspberries, white pepper, rose petals and white cherries (no doubt from the Viognier). Nuanced and deep, with a great finish, it’s never the largest scaled wine in the lineup, but it shines for it complexity and incredible elegance. Drink it anytime over the coming decade.
	2011	Richards Family Vyd. Syrah	$49	11
	VM 89 (1/2015): The 2011 Syrah Richards Family Vineyard comes across as compact and dried out, especially on the mid-palate. Attractive savory notes develop in the glass, but the 2011 lacks freshness and depth. Sweet tobacco, crushed flowers, mint and dried cherries add a measure of nuance, but that is not enough to compensate for an overall faded feeling that runs through the wine. I can't help the 2011 may have ultimately spent too much time in barrel. Antonio Galloni.
	2011	Two Brothers Pinot Noir	$50	5
	VM 92 (2/2014): Dark red/black cherries, wild flowers, mint and licorice meld together in the 2011 Pinot Noir Two Brothers. Savory notes develop in the glass, adding nuance and aromatic complexity. Hints of sage, sweet tobacco, anise and earthiness meld into a juicy finish supported by firm yet well-integrated tannins that should allow the wine to age nicely for a number of years. The 2011 was fermented with 40% whole clusters and spent 18 months in barrel, 20% new. The sites are Steiner Ranch, Perli, Goldrock Ridge, Walker Vine Hill and a dollop of Gap's Crown. (Drink between 2014-2021). Antonio Galloni.   WA 92 (12/2013): The red wines include the 2011 Pinot Noir Two Brothers which comes from four relatively high elevation sources, three in Sonoma and one in Mendocino. It was aged 18 months in 20% new French oak and finished with 14.4% alcohol. Its medium ruby color is followed by seductive aromas of kirsch, strawberries, loamy soil and a hint of oak in the background. A remarkably successful 2011, it is a medium-bodied, velvety, long Pinot Noir to consume over the next 5-7 years.
	2013	Walker Vine Hill Syrah	$59	1
	JD 97+ (7/2017): One of the larger scaled examples of this cuvee I’ve tried, the 2013 Syrah Walker Vine Hill saw only partial destemming and 20 months in 25% new French oak. Reminding me a great vintage of Hermitage Les Bessards from Delas, it boasts phenomenal notes of crème de cassis, graphite, roasted herbs, melted licorice and burning embers. Rich, voluptuous, seriously ripe and decadent, yet with density, tannin and structure, it needs 3-4 years of cellaring (it needs an hour decant or more if drinking today) and will have two decades of overall longevity. This is what great California Syrah tastes like!
Donum	2021	Anderson Valley Pinot Noir	$75	1
	JD 94 (7/2023): The first of three wines from the Anderson Valley, the 2021 Pinot Noir Anderson Valley brings aromas of preserved wild raspberry, licorice, and pressed flowers. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied and offers fresh alpine herbs, purple flowers, and a hint of blue fruit. With fine tannins and a good lift of refreshing acidity on the finish, it has a bit more cooling nature, as well as good ripeness. Drink 2023-2028. (Drink between 2023-2028). Audrey Frick.
	2022	Carneros Pinot Noir	$75	4
	VM 89 (5/2025): The 2022 Pinot Noir (Carneros) is plump, juicy and easy to like. Succulent red cherry, blood orange, cinnamon and sweet oak are front and center. Drink this supple, mid-weight offering over the next few years. (Drink between 2025-2028). Antonio Galloni.
	2022	Hypersonic Pinot Noir	$65	1
	VM 90 (5/2025): The 2022 Pinot Noir Hypersonic lives up to its name. A blast of jammy dark blue/purplish fruit, incense, licorice, leather and scorched earth stains the palate. The 2022 is a big wine, that much is clear. It would be great to see more finesse, though. (Drink between 2025-2030). Antonio Galloni.
	2021	Russian River Valley Pinot Noir	$60	1
	JD 92 (7/2023): The 2021 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley is a rich ruby with classic ripe cherry, tea leaf, and cola aromas. It has much charm and is medium-bodied, with juicy and attractive fruit up front with vanilla spices. It offers good freshness and will drink well over the next few years. Audrey Frick.
Patz & Hall	2018	Alder Springs Vyd. Pinot Noir	$50	1
	2020	Alder Springs Vyd. Pinot Noir	$50	1
	2020	Bootlegger’s Hill Pinot Noir	$65	1
	JD 86 (6/2024): The 2020 Pinot Noir Bootlegger's Hill is a deep red saturated color and smells a touch roasted, with notes of charred earth and a smoky side masking notes of black cherries and pine. Full-bodied and hearty on the palate, with building tannins and more toasted notes throughout the finish, it's not overly affected, but it doesn't show a lot of promise either. Drink now. 214 cases produced. (Drink starting 2024). Audrey Frick.
	2019	Burnside Vyd. Pinot Noir	$65	1
	2019	Jenkins Ranch Pinot Noir	$60	1
	2019	Little Boots Vyd. Pinot Noir	$55	1
	2020	Little Boots Vyd. Pinot Noir	$55	1
	2020	Moses-Hall Vyd. Pinot Noir	$55	1
	2019	Sanchietti Vyd. Pinot Noir	$55	1
Three Sticks	2022	Monarch Pinot Noir	$75	6
	VM 91 (1/2025): The 2022 Pinot Noir Monarch is a blend from the six estate vineyards. Crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit, chalk and a kick of spice all grace this open-knit, charming Pinot. The 2022 will drink well on release. It’s quite enjoyable today. (Drink between 2025-2032). Antonio Galloni.
	2021	One Sky Vyd. Pinot Noir	$85	5
	VM 95 (1/2024): The 2021 Pinot Noir One Sky Vineyard emerges from Bill Price's estate vineyard on Sonoma Mountain. Translucent and finely cut, the One Sky is so refined. Crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit, chalk, mint and white pepper all give the 2021 notable brilliance. Vibrant saline notes shape the exquisite finish. (Drink between 2025-2033). Antonio Galloni.
	2021	William James Vyd. Pinot Noir	$85	1
	VM 94 (1/2024): The 2021 Pinot Noir William James Vineyard emerges from an estate site in Sebastopol. Lifted floral and citrus notes meld into a core of red-toned fruit. Aromatic and gracious, with silky tannins and fine balance, the 2021 is super-finessed. It is one of the more understated wines in the range. This is the last Pinot pick in 2021. (Drink between 2024-2031). Antonio Galloni.
		USA White
Donum	2021	Carneros Reserve Chardonnay	$75	1
	JD 92 (7/2023): Taking on a bit of smokiness, the 2021 Chardonnay Carneros Reserve is perfumed with incense and ripe with peach, melon, and vanilla bean. Fleshy and round, with a silky texture and notes of buttered pear and toasted sweet baking spice, it’s long on the palate and made in a ripe, fleshy style to drink over the next few years.
	2021	Ferguson Chardonnay	$65	4
	JD 94 (7/2023): The 2021 Chardonnay Ferguson has a nice balance of ripeness and freshness, with flinty reduction, fresh melon rind, and lemon curd. Medium to full-bodied, it displays good balance in its notes of almond, orange peel, and fresh pear. It retains both the sunny ripeness and sense of place of Carneros, while having a lifted and Burgundian-like appeal for its freshness and snap. Drink 2024-2030. (Drink between 2024-2030). Audrey Frick.
	2021	Goldfields Chardonnay	$60	9
	JD 90 (7/2023): A rich golden hue, the 2021 Chardonnay Goldfields was fermented in concrete and tank on the skins. Aromatic of resinous herbs, chamomile, and yellow pear, a savory tone emerges, revealing aromas of yellow apple, hay, and dried herbs. Full-bodied, with ample ripe texture and notes of apricot, ripe melon, and honeyed citrus, the finish lends a bit of almond skin texture with pithy orange. Drink this over the next several years. Audrey Frick.
	2021	Russian River Valley Chardonnay	$60	4
	JD 93 (7/2023): The 2021 Chardonnay Russian River Valley pours a youthful yellow hue with ripe tropical fresh fruit aromas as well as the delicate oak spice of vanilla bean, honeysuckle, and fresh pear. Ripe with fresh peach, honeyed yellow apple, and fresh flowers, it has an attractive silky texture and freshness throughout. Drink 2023-2028. (Drink between 2023-2028). Audrey Frick.
Lioco	2022	Sonoma County Chardonnay	$20	1
	WA 90 (10/2024): The 2022 Chardonnay Sonoma County is scented of Meyer lemon, toasted meringue, acacia and beeswax. The light-bodied palate balances firm, focused acidity with a soft, creamy texture. It has slowly blossoming, lemon-drop flavors and a long, mineral-driven finish. It will benefit from some time in a decanter.
Three Sticks	2020	Cuvee Eva Marie Pinot Noir	$60	6
	JD 91 (7/2023): The 2020 Pinot Noir Cuvee Eva Marie is a rich ruby hue and has elegant aromas of raspberry, baking spices, and roses. Medium-bodied, with a linear feel and fine tannins, with notes of orange pith, pomegranate, and dusty earth closing out the palate. It has a graceful texture and a good, clean finish. Drink it over the next several years. Audrey Frick.
	2019	Durell Vyd. Chardonnay	$75	9
	JD 90 (8/2022): The 2019 Chardonnay Durell Vineyard is savory, with notes of salted lime, melon rind, and a hint of oak that transition to the palate, with the addition of a lightly bitter almond note on the finish. It has medium body and a chalky granular texture. Drink it over the next 5 or so years. (Drink between 2022-2027). Audrey Frick.
	2020	Gap’s Crown Vyd. Chardonnay	$60	1
	2021	Gap’s Crown Vyd. Chardonnay	$70	6
	VM 92 (1/2024): The 2021 Chardonnay Gap’s Crown Vineyard is a dense, textured wine. Apricot, lemon confit, marzipan, white flowers and a kiss of French oak are nicely amplified by a touch of lees-stirring that builds texture. The 2021 remains vibrant and light on its feet. It's a very pretty wine from Three Sticks. (Drink between 2024-2029). Antonio Galloni.   JD 92 (7/2023): Taking on a richer and softer floral profile, the 2021 Chardonnay Gap's Crown Vineyard is expressive of toasty oak spices, ripe peach, and a bit of smoky earth. This full-bodied white has more power and drive, with a good core of acidity, and offers notes of lemon balm and fresh pear, with more toasted spice on the finish. It’s a solid wine with good salinity. Drink 2023-2028. Audrey Frick.
	2022	Gap’s Crown Vyd. Chardonnay	$70	4
	VM 93 (1/2025): The 2022 Chardonnay Gap's Crown Vineyard is gorgeous. Creamy, open-knit and expansive, the 2022 is quite impressive. Citrus confit, marzipan, white flowers, slate and chalk are all woven together. There's a seamless quality here that is so attractive. (Drink between 2023-2030). Antonio Galloni.
	2020	One Sky Vyd. Chardonnay	$65	12
	2022	One Sky Vyd. Chardonnay	$70	4
	VM 94 (1/2025): The 2022 Chardonnay One Sky Vineyard shows just how compelling this site is. Rich and oily in the glass, the One Sky possesses notable textural volume that builds with time in the glass. Lemon confit, orange peel, chamomile and lightly honeyed notes build into the deep, resonant finish. Impressive. (Drink between 2023-2030). Antonio Galloni.
		USA Red
Donelan	2016	Cushing’s Block Barbed Oak Vyd. Pinot Noir	$69		Sold Out
	2012	Cuvee Keltie Syrah	$139		Sold Out
	2014	Kobler Family Vyd. Syrah	$60		Sold Out
	2013	Obsidian Vyd. Syrah	$149		Sold Out
Donum	2021	Carneros Pinot Noir	$75		Sold Out
Patz & Hall	2017	Pisoni Vyd. Pinot Noir	$55		Sold Out
	2018	Pisoni Vyd. Pinot Noir	$55		Sold Out
Three Sticks	2021	Durell Vyd. Pinot Noir	$75		Sold Out
	2021	Gap’s Crown Vyd. Pinot Noir	$70		Sold Out
	2021	Walala Vyd. Pinot Noir	$75		Sold Out
		USA White
Alpha Omega	2018	Reserve Chardonnay	$55		Sold Out
Donelan	2016	Venus Proprietary Blend	$40		Sold Out
Stony Hill	2014	Chardonnay	$75		Sold Out