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Inventory updated: Fri, Apr 25, 2025 04:02 PM cst
| Producer |
Vint. |
Wine |
Price |
Qty |
Order |
| | Bordeaux Red |
| Ch. Pontet Canet |
2003 |
Pauillac  Lightly Bin-Soiled Label |
$139 |
1 |
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WA 95 (4/2006): One cannot say enough about the labors of proprietor Alfred Tesseron, who has personally overseen the dramatic increase in quality of the wines at Pontet-Canet which started in a significant manner with 1994. This is a classic Pauillac-styled wine (meaning oodles of cassis flavors), as one might expect from a vineyard on the plateau of Pauillac, across the street from Mouton-Rothschild. One of the great successes of the vintage and certainly one of the most profound Pontet-Canets made over the last decade is the 2003. Deep purple to the rim with a glorious nose of scorched earth, black currant jam, smoke, licorice, and roasted meats, it is full-bodied, incredibly powerful, dense, with low acidity but high tannin, broad-shouldered, and savory. This is a stunning, pure, classic Pontet-Canet that should be at its best between 2010 and 2035.
WS 94 (3/2006): Gorgeous raspberry, licorice and currant with hints of toasted oak. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and lots of currant and berry character. Refined. Long, long finish. Best after 2010. 6,580 cases made.
VM 93 (6/2006): Ruby-red. Roasted blackberry, coffee and mocha on the nose, along with a grapey quality. Fat, superripe and sweet; wonderfully full, sexy and broad. Just this side of exotic, but sound natural acidity gives shape to the thick, mellow dark berry and chocolate flavors. Finishes with substantial tannins and resounding length. This will be drinkable several years earlier than the 2005. |
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| La Tour du Pin |
2010 |
St. Emilion |
$89 |
2 |
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WA 93 (2/2013): The 2010 La Tour du Pin is showing incredibly well. A blend of 75% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc from just over 17 acres, this wine is a sleeper of the vintage. It offers up loads of blueberry, black raspberry and boysenberry fruit, stunning opulence, freshness and precision, despite its flesh and fat. Pure, fragrant and -open for business,- so to speak, this is a gorgeous wine to drink over the next 10-15 years.
JS 93 (2/2013): This shows a wonderful nutty character with chocolate. It's round and soft with a beautiful texture. Wonderful character of jasmine and cocoa powder. Delicious now but wait for four or five years. This is the best wine from here ever. From same owners and team as Cheval Blanc. Mostly Merlot. Try in 2016.
WS 91 (3/2013): Frankly ripe, with a slightly jammy edge to the blueberry, plum and boysenberry notes, which slowly give way to a solid charcoal spine and a lingering alder note on the finish, which is needed to offset the up-front feel of the fruit. Best from 2014 through 2024.
NM 89 (11/2012): Tasted at Cheval Blanc, the La Tour du Pin ’10 is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. It has a perfumed, floral bouquet of crushed strawberry, raspberry and a little iodine. It would benefit from just a little more delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with a pointed entry, crisp acidity, a little disjointed at the moment although it comes together in the glass. I just find the finish needing some more flesh, especially on the second half.
VM 87-90 (5/2011): (3.7 pH; 85 IPT; 14% alcohol) Deep ruby. Fresh aromas of blackcurrant, boysenberry and violet. Enters the mouth tart and fresh, with lively flavors of red berries and minerals, then finishes long and bright, with smooth tannins and a hint of raspberry syrup. This compact, flavorful wine seems to be the most successful La Tour du Pin of the last three vintages. Owned by Cheval Blanc, and made by the same team, this wine was formerly called La Tour du Pin-Figeac. |
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| | Bordeaux White |
| Ch. Pape-Clement |
2013 |
Pessac Leognan Blanc Very Lightly Bin-Soiled Label |
$109 |
1 |
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JS 97 (2/2016): Fantastic aromas of papaya, lemons, and pears with hints of cream. Full body, very layered and intense. Superb flavors and intensity. Vibrant acidity and freshness. Lasts so long on the palate. One of the wines of the vintage. A blend of 54% semillon, 36% sauvignon blanc, 8% sauvignon gris and 2% muscadelle. Drink or hold.
WS 95 (3/2016): This is on the showy side, with toasted macadamia nut, butter and creamed white peach aromas and flavors leading the way, followed by warm shortbread, mirabelle plum and lemon curd notes that stretch through the lengthy finish. Almost languid, but a fine thread of verbena maintains the tension while allowing the hedonistic side to strut its stuff. Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris and Muscadelle. Drink now through 2020. 1,583 cases made.
WA 94-96 (8/2014): Strikingly concentrated, a la a grand cru white Burgundy, the 2013 Pape Clement exhibits notes of orange zest, white currants, flowers, exotic mango and melony fruit. This medium to full-bodied, compellingly deep, fresh white wine should drink well for 10-20 years. It is a candidate for the white wine of the vintage in Bordeaux.
VM 90-93 (5/2014): Bright straw. Lively aromas and flavors of fresh citrus fruit and white flowers are complicated by nuances of custard cream, vanilla bean and fresh herbs. Builds nicely in concentration and complexity in the mouth, finishing with lingering bright acidity that does not hide the wine's underlying opulent mouthfeel. Ian d'Agata.
NM 90 (10/2016): The 2013 Pape Clement Blanc does not quite deliver the precision of the Smith-Haut-Lafitte Blanc 2013 this year, the oak is still quite pronounced and eroding some of the detail. The palate is well balanced with lime and citrus peel on the entry, hints of toffee apple emerging towards the finish that, again, feels a little oaky. I was hoping for more after the commendable 2013 Pape Clement Rouge, though it still might appeal to those who like their white Bordeaux with a hedonistic bent. |
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| Ch. Smith Haut Lafitte |
2010 |
Pessac Leognan Blanc |
$129 |
1 |
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JS 97 (11/2013): Wonderfully complex nose in this white with ripe lemon, green papaya, lime peel and lots of ripe yellow peach. Full and focused, it offers a beautiful ripe acidity and silky texture on the palate. Long and precise finish with lots of flowers and mineral. What a wonderful white wine! Drink or hold.
WA 95 (2/2013): A stunning wine with hints of pineapple, caramelized citrus, mandarin oranges, smoky figs and hazelnuts, this is a full-bodied, rich, superb white Graves from the Cathiard family. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2035.
NM 95 (3/2014): Tasted blind at the Southwold Bordeaux 2010 tasting. The Chateau Smith Haut-Lafitte Blanc has a comparatively subtle bouquet with peach skin and nectarine scents, nicely defined but perhaps needing a little more vigour. The palate is a little simple compared to its peers, more backward and reticent, with green apple and shaved ginger towards the somewhat conservative finish. This is ageing beautifully in bottle - one of the finest Bordeaux whites of the vintage. Tasted January 2014.
WS 93 (3/2013): This crackles with thyme and savory notes, offsetting the powerful core of lemon curd, white peach and fennel. The long, pure finish has a stony thread and extra waves of fruit and herb. Drink now through 2019. |
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| Ch. d' Yquem |
2001 |
Sauternes (375 ML) |
$359 |
2 |
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VM 100 (9/2021): Just weeks after tasting the 2001 Château d’Yquem at the estate, another bottle was served at a lunch in London and it was perfection. The aromatics are practically identical and likewise the palate, but this bottle, which had been decanted, displays a scintilla more tension, perhaps more "vibrancy" that so effortlessly counterbalances the richness. Irrespective of points, it is simply one of the most magnificent wines of any kind that can pass your lips. Neal Martin.
WA 100 (8/2019): I have had the very good fortune to taste the 2001 d'Yquem perhaps a dozen times since its release and have never been less than absolutely floored by its combination of poise, purity, precision and layer upon intricate, jaw-dropping layer of flavor nuances. It is among a very small clutch of incredible wines that crash through the 100-point ceiling and rocket beyond the stratosphere! A testament to that magic that can be created when an uncommonly great vintage for Sauternes brings out the best of an extraordinary vineyard and is skillfully, sensitively crafted, the 2001 is a true wine rarity that must be tried to be believed.
WS 100 (11/2005): (WS #10 wine of 2005) The greatest young Yquem I have ever tasted from bottle. Yellow, with a golden hue and an almost green tint. Intense aromas of botrytis, spices and blanched almonds follow through to honey, maple syrup, dried apricot and pineapple. Full-bodied, sweet, thick and powerful, with layers of fruit and a bright, lively finish. Coats the palate yet remains exciting. So balanced and refined, showing the pedigree that only this Sauternes estate can deliver. Best after 2012. 10,000 cases made. |
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2009 |
Sauternes (375 ML) |
$259 |
2 |
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WA 100 (3/2019): Pale to medium gold colored, the 2009 d'Yquem bursts from the glass with gregarious crème caramel, allspice, dried apricots, mandarin peel and pineapple upside down cake scents plus a fragrant undercurrent of fungi, acacia honey, candied ginger, musk perfume and frangipani. Full-bodied and full-on hedonic in the mouth, the rich, tightly wound layers are still amazingly youthful with bags of citrus sparks and an incredibly long, perfumed finish. Possessing a residual sugar of 157 grams per liter and 13.6% alcohol as well as a laser-focused line of freshness, the rock-solid structure and through-the-roof opulence here is simply mind blowing. Pure perfection.
WS 98 (11/2014): The aromas are closed today, but the core is loaded with apricot, nectarine and orange notes, bolted by a citrus zest spine and backed by toasted almond and piecrust accents on the finish. A large-scale Yquem that shows the richness of the vintage.—Non-blind Yquem vertical (July 2014). Best from 2020 through 2050. 10,000 cases made.
JS 98 (4/2012): The length to this is exceptional with an intensity yet subtlety. Full and medium sweet with bright and exciting acidity. It's all in balance here. Creme brulee, pineapple, and papaya. Lasts so long on finish. It's so fabulous now. It will age forever but it's already a joy to taste, even drink. Better in 2020.
VM 97 (3/2019): The 2009 d'Yquem is a vintage that I have awarded perfect scores to in the past however, neither bottles merit that on this occasion. The first bottle feels scalped, so much so that a second bottle is checked. This has a very refined and sophisticated bouquet with wild honey, brioche, vanilla pod and light orange blossom aromas, beautifully refined. The palate is very well defined with fine acidity, very elegant in style with pure botrytised fruit and superb acidity on the finish. Ah...that is more like it. However, on this occasion it does not quite hit the high notes. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 2009 Bordeaux tasting. Neal Martin. |
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2014 |
Ygrec "Y" du Yquem Bordeaux Superieur |
$189 |
1 |
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WA 93 (6/2016): The 2014 Ygrec is a blend of 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Semillon with seven grams per liter of residual sugar. It has an attractive nose with scents of nettle, dandelion, gooseberry and grass clippings, the Semillon taking a back seat to the Sauvignon Blanc at the moment. The palate is very well balanced with the 20% new oak nicely integrated (the remainder is matured in two-year-old Yquem barrels). It is very refined with lovely passion fruit and kumquat notes towards the second half where finally the Semillon makes its presence felt, with touches of brioche and lemongrass developing in the glass. What a gorgeous Ygrec.
WS 93 (7/2016): This has a gorgeous whiff of toast, with alluring shortbread, lemon curd and white peach flavors. The long, creamy finish lets echoes of clementine and honeysuckle drift through. Rounded and creamy overall, but plenty long. A beauty. Drink now through 2020. 1,000 cases made. |
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| | Burgundy Red |
| Bouchard Pere et Fils |
2019 |
Beaune 1er Cru Greves Vigne de L’Enfant Jesus Very Lightly Bin-Soiled Label |
$165 |
3 |
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| BH 92-94 (4/2021): A markedly floral-suffused nose blends red and dark currant scents with those of a plethora of spice and earth elements. There is impressive volume to the caressing but solidly punchy and powerful middle weight plus flavors that possess better depth and superb length. Excellent and very much built-to-age. Drink 2034+ |
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| Dom. Jean-Jacques Confuron |
2008 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru |
$200 |
1 |
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2010 |
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru |
$225 |
1 |
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| Dom. Follin-Arbelet |
2019 |
Le Corton Grand Cru |
$225 |
5 |
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2019 |
Le Corton Grand Cru Lightly Wine-Stained Label |
$225 |
1 |
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| | Champagne |
| Billecart-Salmon |
2002 |
Cuvee Nicolas Francois Champagne (1.5 L) Lightly Scuffed Label |
$495 |
2 |
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| VM 97 (7/2015): A mesmerizing, thrilling Champagne, the 2002 Cuvee Nicolas François Billecart is a great example of the vintage at its best. Silky and racy on the palate, yet a bit more restrained than many wines of the year, the Nicolas François Billecart remains vivid and remarkably nuanced. Brioche. apricot jam, wild flowers and honey are some of the many notes that blossom as the Cuvee Nicolas François Billecart shows off its voluptuous personality. The 2002 is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. Antonio Galloni. Drink 2017-2042. |
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| | Italy |
| Piero Antinori |
2015 |
Solaia |
$475 |
1 |
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WA 100 (9/2018): There is a magical infinity, a continuous loop of compatibilities, between the icon wines of Tuscany and the 2015 vintage. The stunning 2015 Solaia is solid evidence of this perfect alignment. This was a warm vintage that shows less favorably in my opinion in different parts of Italy and with other grapes that render their most elegant performances in the cooler vintages. I would put pure expressions of Nebbiolo and Sangiovese in this category. However, Tuscany and many of her great blended reds (made partially or fully with international grapes) operate according to a different logic. To me, their maximum expression comes when you can taste that Tuscan sunshine beaming from within. Its rays are brilliant and warm. They shine across the senses with opulence and intensity. The very name Solaia evokes the concept of sunshine and this unique Tuscan wine archetype I am referring to. With the 2015 vintage, Solaia is liquid sunshine not just in name but also in fact. The bouquet is immediately soft and sensual with dark fruit, spice and sweet tobacco. The mouthfeel shows intensity and power, but you don't get any heavy residue from the dry extract (measured at 33 grams per liter). Indeed, the wine feels glossy, tonic and fresh. It is composed of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese and a tiny part Cabernet Franc. There is a bit of crunch or snap that comes thanks to the more acidity-prone Sangiovese grape (the wine measures 3.5 in pH). Finally, the tannins are beautifully sweet and ripe. This wine is meticulously executed, and the 2015 vintage lives up to an ideal of what we imagine Solaia to be. It will be released about a week after this review is published. Some 80,000 bottles were produced.
JS 100 (9/2018): The nose to this Solaia is truly phenomenal with currants, blackberries, roses and violets. So perfumed. Full-bodied and everything is in check and harmony with polished tannins that last for minutes. Purity and focus. Is it the greatest Solaia ever? So drinkable already, but this is a wine for ages ahead. |
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2016 |
Tignanello |
$195 |
1 |
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| WA 95-97 (9/2018): Tasted from barrel, the 2016 Tignanello will be released next year in April. This celebrated red blend is of course mostly Sangiovese with about 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. If 2015 is an ideal vintage for Tuscan blended reds made with the great Bordeaux varieties, the 2016 vintage is better suited to Italian grapes such as Sangiovese. This classic vintage of Tignanello has a leg up, albeit slim, over the previous vintage precisely because the protagonist here is Sangiovese. This wine shows a high caliber of fresh primary fruit that is direct and intense. In the mouth, the wine is focused and sharp. Ultimately, the 2016 Tignanello is slightly more streamlined compared to the more fleshy 2015. This adds to the firm elegance you get here. |
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| Gianni Masciarelli |
2015 |
Montelpuciano d’Abruzzo Riserva Villa Gemma |
$75 |
1 |
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| Luciano Sandrone |
2016 |
Barolo Le Vigne |
$275 |
2 |
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| VM 98+ (2/2020): The 2016 Barolo Le Vigne is brilliant and explosive in the glass, with tons of brightness, energy and tension. Classically austere, the 2016 is going to take a few years to be at its best, and yet the wine is so arrestingly beautiful today. A mix of freshly cut and dried flowers, mint and pine add an intriguing upper register. In 2016, Le Vigne is finely chiseled and sculpted from start to finish. Bright saline notes add a closing kick of freshness. Antonio Galloni. |
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| | Liquors & Spirits |
| Pappy Van Winkle |
NV |
15 Year Old Family Reserve Bourbon 107.0 Proof; 2008 release |
$1,300 |
1 |
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NV |
20 Year Old Family Reserve Bourbon 90.4 Proof |
$1,900 |
1 |
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| George T. Stagg |
2009 |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 141.4 Proof (release) |
$2,500 |
1 |
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| | Rhone Red |
| Etienne Guigal |
2014 |
Cote Rotie La Landonne |
$279 |
3 |
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JD 97-99 (1/2018): Probably the wine of the vintage is the 2014 Côte Rôtie La Landonne, a beauty that gives up everything you could want from Côte Rôtie. Cassis, tobacco leaf, graphite, crushed rocks and peppery meat notes all emerge from this concentrated, full-bodied 2014 that has a Bordeaux like tannin structure. It certainly bucks the vintage stereotype and has real density and depth. Give bottles 3-5 years and enjoy over the following 20-25 years.
WA 96-98 (12/2017): The 2014 Cote Rotie La Landonne offers complex aromas of smoke, pressed flowers, cured meats, black olives and asphalt. Full-bodied, rich and quite firm, it doesn’t show the early appeal of the other 2014s, yet it should ultimately be the pick of the three and the most long-lived. Impressive.
JLL ****[*] (12/2015): This has its usual dark robe. The nose is lined with a sleek cassis, also blackberry aroma that lingers well, is all en finesse, has spots of inky darkness, a little mystery. The palate presents attractive blackberry, blueberry fruit with ripe, streamlined tannins that fit in well. This gets rolling after half way, ends with purpose. Its tannins are searching on the close. It has more established depth and length than the Mouline and Turque 2014; it can amplify on the palate into a serene, accomplished wine. From 2021. |
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| Jean-Luc Jamet |
2021 |
IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Rouge Syrah Valine ex-Domaine |
$24.99 |
1 |
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| JD 88 (5/2024): The 2021 Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah Valine has a perfumed, exotic nose of red plums, candied violets, and cedary, peppery spice. These carry to a medium-bodied Syrah offering good ripeness, a rounded, juicy mouthfeel, and a good finish. It's not going to make old bones, but it’s another rock-solid wine in the lineup from this terrific producer. |
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| | USA Red |
| Altamura |
2013 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
$125 |
1 |
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| WA 93 (12/2016): The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, barrel aged three full years before being bottled. He makes just under 4,000 cases of this exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon, which has an opaque purple color and a dense, powerful mouthfeel, with notes of toast, blackberry and blackcurrant, some cedar wood, licorice and smoky barbecue notes. It is deep, full-bodied, multi-layered and should drink well for another 20+ years. |
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| Aubert |
2007 |
UV Vyd. Pinot Noir |
$129 |
1 |
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WS 96 (12/2009): Spicy baked cherry pie, plum and wild berry aromas turn elegant and refined. Full-bodied, but not weighty, allowing the rich flavors to dance on the palate. Ends with a long, lingering finish. Drink now through 2015.
WA 93-95 (12/2008): The 2007 Pinot Noir UV Vineyard reveals blueberry and black raspberry fruit along with the tell-tale underbrush, forest floor, and spring flower garden characteristics found in a great grand cru from Vosne-Romanee. It possesses a ruby/purple-tinged color, sweet tannins, and beautiful acidity as well as length. This beauty ranks just a notch below its sibling from the Reuling Vineyard.
VM 93 (6/2009): Good deep red. Aromas of black cherry, black tea and a spicy hint of chocolate. Tactile and dense but with a light touch considering its 15.8% alcohol, showing lovely lift to its dark berry, spice and saline soil tones. There's a brooding quality to this pinot's dark fruit flavors, but its pliant texture and early sweetness and personality should give it more immediate appeal than the Rueling bottling. Finishes with ripe tannins, a slight suggestion of warmth and sneaky length. |
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| Booker Vineyard |
2014 |
My Favorite Neighbor Proprietary Blend |
$69 |
1 |
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| Carter Cellars |
2018 |
The Grand Daddy Beckstoffer To Kalon Vyd. Cabernet Sauvignon |
$199 |
1 |
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2018 |
The O.G. Beckstoffer To Kalon Vyd. Cabernet Sauvignon |
$199 |
1 |
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| Caymus |
2012 |
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (1.0 L) Signs of Old Seepage; Torn Label |
$239 |
1 |
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2014 |
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (1.0 L) |
$185 |
1 |
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WA 94 (12/2016): The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley has a dense opaque purple color, a kiss of blackberry and cassis fruit, a full-bodied mouthfeel with ripe tannin and a long finish. It is very Caymus in its immediate accessibility, but has plenty of staying power and depth. This is lush, full, intense and pure. Drink it over the next 15 or so years.
WS 90 (6/2017): Supple and fruit-forward, this is designed to win broad appeal, with easygoing plum, black cherry, loamy earth and blueberry flavors, supported by vanilla bean-accented oak. Features just enough tannins to remind you of its pedigree. Drink now through 2026. 125,665 cases made.
JS 88 (5/2017): Lots of raisin character with berry and vanilla flavors. Full-bodied, slightly fluid and a fruity and off-dry on the finish. Not my style but some may like it. Drink now. |
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2014 |
Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Nicked Label |
$169 |
1 |
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| WS 91 (10/2017): Pure and rich, well-centered on melted black licorice, spice, cedar and dark berry flavors. Deep and complex, if short on finesse and grace, ending with musclebound tannins. Drink now through 2028. 25,964 cases made. |
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2015 |
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (1.0 L) |
$169 |
1 |
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2016 |
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (1.0 L) |
$109 |
1 |
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| WS 92 (2/2019): This is frankly ripe, showing waves of plum and boysenberry compote flavors gliding through, liberally laced with sweet singed vanilla bean and warm anise notes. Very polished in feel, the toast marrying nicely with the showy fruit on the finish. For fans of the style. Drink now through 2026. 81,583 cases made. |
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| Dom. de la Cote |
2014 |
Bloom’s Field Pinot Noir |
$170 |
1 |
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| VM 93 (9/2016): Domaine de la Côte's 2014 Pinot Noir Bloom's Field is terrific. All the elements come together effortlessly. The 2014 is lifted and translucent, as these wines always are, and yet there is more than enough depth through the mid-palate and finish to give the wine harmony and texture throughout. Rose petal, mint and chalk add freshness to the vibrant, red-fleshed fruit notes. Antonio Galloni. |
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| Horsepower Vineyards |
2022 |
Sur Echalas Vyd. Grenache |
$169 |
1 |
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2022 |
Sur Echalas Vyd. Syrah |
$169 |
1 |
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| Robert Mondavi |
2013 |
To Kalon Vyd. Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon |
$149 |
1 |
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2014 |
To Kalon Vyd. Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon |
$129 |
1 |
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| Myriad |
2019 |
Empyrean Beckstoffer Georges III Vyd. Cabernet Sauvignon |
$165 |
1 |
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2020 |
Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vyd. Elysian Cabernet Sauvignon |
$269 |
1 |
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| Newton |
2018 |
Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 L) |
$225 |
4 |
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2018 |
Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 L) |
$225 |
4 |
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| Radio-Coteau |
2005 |
Las Colinas Syrah |
$55 |
1 |
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| VM 90+ (5/2007): Deep ruby. Youthfully pungent blackberry and cassis aromas joined by an exotic floral quality. Very sweet and primary, with energetic dark berry flavors complicated by cracked pepper and graphite. Gains weight and richness with air, picking up firm tannins but maintaining sweetness. Stephen Tanzer. |
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2013 |
Lemorel Zinfandel |
$30 |
3 |
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2016 |
Las Colinas Syrah |
$30 |
3 |
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| Ridge Vineyards |
2017 |
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon |
$69 |
1 |
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| JD 93 (5/2020): The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate showed beautifully, with gorgeous notes of cassis, crushed violets, graphite, and lead pencil all emerging from the glass. Showing plenty of richness and depth, medium to full body, good acidity, and plenty of firm tannins, it's not a blockbuster, but it has the balance and class to evolve for 15 years or more. The blend is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot. |
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2017 |
Estate Merlot |
$49 |
1 |
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| VM 94 (9/2020): The 2017 Estate Merlot is fabulous. Rich, dense and exotically ripe, the 2017 might shock Ridge fans with its opulence. Time in bottle should help some of the baby fat drop off. Inky dark fruit, smoke, licorice, spice, chocolate and leather race out of the glass in an explosive, full throttle Merlot that hits all the right notes. What a wine. The Merlot Estate is sourced from one block on the Klein Ranch. The lower altitude and lower presence of limestone vis-à-vis some of the other ranches yield a Merlot that is decidedly opulent by Ridge standards. Antonio Galloni. |
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2017 |
Guadagni Ranch Vyd. Zinfandel |
$30 |
1 |
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2017 |
Rockpile Ridge Vyd. Proprietary Blend |
$39 |
2 |
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2018 |
Estate Merlot |
$54 |
1 |
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2019 |
Estate Merlot |
$54 |
1 |
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| JD 92 (8/2022): I loved the 2019 Merlot, which comes from the Monte Bello Vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It sports a deep purple hue as well as lots of ripe plum, blueberry, and blackberry fruits supported by spicy oak, tobacco, and spicy, almost cigar nuances. Textured, medium to full-bodied, plump, and rounded on the palate, it’s ready to go yet should keep for a decade. (These wines always age better than I expect.) |
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| Saxum |
2021 |
The Hexe Proprietary Blend |
$175 |
1 |
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2022 |
G2 Vyd. Proprietary Blend |
$145 |
1 |
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2022 |
James Berry Vyd. Proprietary Blend |
$145 |
1 |
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| Sea Smoke |
2017 |
Southing Pinot Noir Bin-Soiled Label |
$109 |
1 |
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| Turley Wine Cellars |
2001 |
Duarte Vyd. Zinfandel |
$65 |
2 |
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WA 92 (10/2003): A big, ripe, Amarone-like bouquet emerges from the dark ruby/purple-colored 2001 Zinfandel Duarte Vineyard. Full-bodied, rich, and chewy, with loads of briery black cherry, raspberry, and currant fruit, it remains the reference point for what Zinfandel can achieve in Contra Costa. A sweet spot in the mid-palate (because of the high glycerin) results in a hypothetical blend of California Zinfandel and Italian Amarone. Enjoy it over the next 5-7 years.
VM 92 (6/2003): Bright ruby. Superripe aroma of maraschino cherry liqueur, with exotic hints of peach and apricot. A large-scaled, lush fruit bomb with dense, creamy fruit and noteworthy depth of flavor. Has the sheer guts to buffer its substantial tannic spine. Reminded me of the 2000 version. |
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2018 |
Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon |
$149 |
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2007 |
Three Sisters Vyd. Chardonnay |
$225 |
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| WA 96+ (2/2011): The 2007 Chardonnay Three Sisters Vineyard (a terrific site owned by the Martinelli family) reveals a straw color with a greenish hue (always a positive sign) and a wonderful citrus oil, lemon blossom and crushed rock-scented perfume with a subtle hint of oak as well as a distinctive minerality. Full-bodied with good acidity and superb purity, it should drink well for 10-15 years. |
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2017 |
James Berry Vyd. White |
$159 |
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2019 |
James Berry Vyd. White |
$159 |
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2022 |
James Berry Vyd. White |
$179 |
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