New Arrivals - California Gems

Today we have the first of a series of great offers from a phenomenal new consignment. These groups come a passionate collector and friend of Flickinger Wines whose cellar is deep and varied. Many of the world's best producers and wines are represented, and we are thrilled to offer them to you. First up are the domestic wines that include selections from Abreu, Bevan, Colgin, Ridge, SQN and many, many more. Browse this great list and add some new gems to your collection today. Happy Hunting!

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Producer	Vint.	Wine	Price	Qty	Order
		USA Red
Abreu	2002	Madrona Ranch Proprietary Blend	$599	3
	WA 98 (12/2005): The 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Madrona Ranch has turned out better out of bottle than it was from cask. An extraordinary expression of Cabernet Sauvignon with ethereal notes of Asian spice, white flowers, creme de cassis, licorice, blackberries, and roasted espresso, the wine cascades over the palate with no hard edges. Extraordinarily pure, rich, and sweet with everything in perfect proportions and integrated impeccably, this is a monumental Cabernet Sauvignon with complexity, finesse, and amazing balance. It should drink well young but keep for 20 or more years. This is a prodigious effort from Napa’s top viticulturalist - a man who has had an enormously positive impact on the quality of the finest wines of Napa Valley.
	2003	Madrona Ranch Proprietary Blend	$249	3
	WA 95 (12/2006): The 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Madrona Ranch is just an amazing wine in the vintage. Notes of smoked meats intermixed with licorice, camphor, graphite, blackberry, and flowers, with a hint of cedar and spice box, have produced a wine that is more up-front and forward than most Abreu wines have been, and gorgeously rich and full-bodied. Last year I thought the wine needed 2-3 years of cellaring, but based on this tasting, I could drink it now or cellar it for 20+ years.
	2001	Thorevilos Cabernet Sauvignon	$795	1
	WA 99 (2/2005): Abreu’s newest baby, the Cabernet Sauvignon Thorevilos, is fashioned from a vineyard he co-owns with Ric Forman. It is truly monumental, if not immortal stuff. The amazing, virtually perfect 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Thorevilos (85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot) boasts an opaque purple color along with a tantalizing perfume of blueberry liqueur intermixed with scents of espresso roast, chocolate, and black truffles. Voluminous in the mouth, revealing flavors of cedar, chocolate, cassis, blueberry, and flowers along with a striking minerality, this full-bodied, opulently-textured 2001 is as good as any red wine can possibly be. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2030.
	2005	Thorevilos Proprietary Blend	$525	1
	WA 99 (12/2008): The 2005 Thorevilos comes close to perfection, a beautifully ripe, weighty, but with a European, almost Bordeaux-like structural profile. The sensational nose of acacia flowers intermixed with blueberry liqueur, blackberries, espresso roast, and crushed rock is provocative and intense. The wine is very full-bodied, has a terrific, layered mouthfeel, sensational equilibrium for a wine of such massive concentration, and a staggering finish. This is about as extraordinary a glass of Napa Cabernet Sauvignon as one could hope to find. Drink it over the next 25+ years.
Agharta	2010	Cataclysm Proprietary Blend	$37.99	1
Araujo Estate	2002	Eisele Vyd. Cabernet Sauvignon	$345	1
	WA 98-100 (2/2005): A sleeper selection, it is by no means a second wine in the pejorative sense of the word. A potential candidate for perfection is the exquisite 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard. A 1,650-case blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot made from extremely low yields, it boasts superb intensity, flavor, elegance, and nobility in addition to a marvelously complex nose of minerals, licorice, cedar, creme de cassis, vanilla, and spice. Exceptionally rich, nuanced, and precise, it is a magnificent expression of Cabernet Sauvignon that offers the elegance of a Bordeaux with the power and potency of Napa Valley Cabernet. A tour de force, this wine can be drunk now or cellared for up to two decades.   VM 95 (6/2005): (includes 2.6% cabernet franc and 1.6% petit verdot) Good saturated ruby-red. Superripe, complex, slightly roasted nose combines black raspberry, dark chocolate, smoked meat, maple syrup, toffee, tobacco and licorice. Dense and aromatic in the mouth, with compelling sweetness and suavity of texture. Wonderfully opulent and seamless red wine. This finishes with huge but utterly fine tannins and lush, lingering flavor.   WS 95 (11/2005): Firm, rich and concentrated, with ample tannins wrapped around a core of earth, currant and black cherry fruit. With excellent balance and depth, it serves up lots of rich, complex flavors without being heavy, offering a floral, perfumed currant edge. Best from 2007 through 2014. 1,630 cases made.
Bevan Cellars	2012	Moaveni Vyd. Syrah	$99	2
	WA 93 (12/2014): I also tasted one Syrah from this estate. The 2012 Syrah Moaveni Vineyard (only 100 cases produced) was aged in a combination of Gamba and François Frères oak. Full-bodied, with notes of black olives, tapenade, asphalt, smoky barbecue, blackberries and bouquet garni, it reveals beautiful purity, sweet tannin and long, heady finish. Drink it over the next 10+ years.
Booker Vineyard	2009	Tempranillo Lightly Scuffed Label; Bin-Soiled Label	$75	1
	WA 93 (8/2011): The 2009 Tempranillo is impressive. Dark red fruit, flowers and spices come to life in this rich, textured red. The aromas and flavors caress the palate with considerable richness and depth. The finish is long and striking for its purity. The Tempranillo was aged in 80% new barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2021.   VM 91 (10/2011): Deep ruby. Candied cherry, flowers, woodsmoke and cured tobacco on the assertively perfumed nose. Deep, broad and velvety, with impressive depth and sweetness to its cherry and cassis flavors. Picks up spiciness and notes of vanilla and bitter chocolate with air and finishes with excellent clarity and lingering spiciness. I like this wine's balance.
	2014	Fracture Syrah	$99	2
	VM 95 (9/2016): Dark purple. A heady, assertively perfumed bouquet evokes ripe black and blue fruits, sandalwood, Indian spices and smoky minerals, and a suave floral pastille topnote builds in the glass. Deeply concentrated yet lively blackberry and boysenberry flavors unfold slowly, picking up allspice, black cardamom and cola nuances on the back half. Shows Outstanding clarity and power on the sweet, supple finish, which is given shape by smooth, steadily building tannins. I've no doubt that this wine will reward patience, but it's awfully delicious right now. Josh Raynolds.
	2015	Fracture Syrah	$99	1
	WA 97 (9/2017): “I want my softest, most textured, rounded Syrah with density and gentle tannins to go into this label,” winemaker Eric Jensen informed me. Produced from 100% Syrah, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Fracture has a vibrant nose of crushed red currants and black cherries with hints of bay leaves, cloves, aniseed and forest floor, plus a touch of roses. Full-bodied and beautifully structured, it has a lively backbone supporting the dynamic fruit, finishing with a beautiful herbal lift.   JD 96 (8/2017): Leading off the 2015s, the 2015 Fracture is 100% Syrah that was brought up mostly in new barrels. It’s a classic, elegant Paso Syrah that delivers loads of black raspberries, cassis, toasted spices and crushed flower-like aromas and flavors. A more elegant, streamlined example of this cuvée, it shows the freshness of the vintage, supple tannin and a charming, elegant style that’s a dream to drink. It is already approachable, yet will still be better with another year or two in bottle.
	2013	Fulldraw Proprietary Blend	$79	1
	WA 93-95 (8/2014): A new cuvee, the 2013 Fulldraw is a GSM blend of 48% Syrah, 35% Grenache and 17% Mourvedre. While it’s from young vines, you wouldn’t know it by tasting it, and it has a serious, mineral-laced profile to go with full-bodied, richness, incredible purity and lots of finely polished tannin. It should easily be an Outstanding wine and thrill for 5-8 years.
	2012	Oublie 24 Proprietary Blend	$109	2
	WA 93-95 (8/2014): Slightly more savory and rich than the straight Oublie release, the 2012 Oublie 24 gives up more bouquet garni, black fruits and ground herbs to go with a full-bodied, fabulously concentrated feel on the palate. It too has a southern Rhone-like feel and should drink nicely on release and evolve gracefully for 7-8 years.   VM 92-94 (7/2014): Dark red cherry, plum, smoke, mint, tobacco and cedar are some of the many notes that blossom in the 2012 Oublié 24. Pliant, expressive and nuanced, the 2012 is above all else a wine of pure silkiness. There is a lot to like here. Next to the straight Oublié, the 24 is a bit more seamless, vibrant and perfumed.
	2012	Oublie 24 Proprietary Blend Cracked Wax Capsule	$109	1
	WA 93-95 (8/2014): Slightly more savory and rich than the straight Oublie release, the 2012 Oublie 24 gives up more bouquet garni, black fruits and ground herbs to go with a full-bodied, fabulously concentrated feel on the palate. It too has a southern Rhone-like feel and should drink nicely on release and evolve gracefully for 7-8 years.   VM 92-94 (7/2014): Dark red cherry, plum, smoke, mint, tobacco and cedar are some of the many notes that blossom in the 2012 Oublié 24. Pliant, expressive and nuanced, the 2012 is above all else a wine of pure silkiness. There is a lot to like here. Next to the straight Oublié, the 24 is a bit more seamless, vibrant and perfumed.
	2013	Oublie 24 Proprietary Blend	$99	2
	WA 94 (8/2016): Checking in as a blend of 46% Grenache, 34% Mourvèdre and 20% Counoise that spent 24 months in barrel, the 2013 Oublie 24 offers an open, sexy style in its mulled red fruits, dried flowers, spice and dried soil aromas and flavors. Sporting a semi translucent ruby color, this full-bodied beauty has no hard edges, a beautiful core of sweet fruit, and an endearing hard to resist personality that will drink well for 5-7 years.
	2010	Oublie Proprietary Blend	$69	1
	WA 94 (8/2012): The 2010 Oublie opens with exquisite aromatics. Dark cherries, incense, exotic spices, flowers and mint are beautifully layered in this delineated, striking wine. A gorgeous, totally refined finish elevates the Oublie to a rarified level. The blend is 43% Syrah, 26% Mourvedre, 16% Counoise and 15% Grenache, with about 30% whole clusters used in vinification. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018.
	2011	Oublie Proprietary Blend	$75	1
	WA 94 (8/2103): Also more finesse oriented than normal, the 2011 Oublie is a great blend of 38% Syrah, 23% Counoise, 20% Mourvedre and the balance Grenache. Spending 16 months in barrel, it gives up big bing cherry, licorice, pepper and complex underbrush-like qualities to go with a medium to full-bodied, seamless mouthfeel that stays remarkably well- focused and precise. Beautiful stuff that offers both richness and freshness, it will age gracefully for over a decade. Drink 2014-2021.
	2012	Remnant Proprietary Blend	$65	1
	WA 93 (8/2014): Getting the remnants from the other cuvees, the 2012 Remnant (which was formerly called the Alchemist) is 35% Tempranillo, 25% Petit Verdot, 23% Syrah and the balance Cabernet Sauvignon that saw the standard 18 months in a combination of new and used French oak. Full-bodied, rich and voluptuous, with some serious texture and depth, it also has superb balance, notable underlying structure and integrated acidity, all of which keep it a joy to drink. Loaded with notions of blackberry, raspberry, smoke, roasted herbs and licorice, this masculine-styled beauty can be consumed anytime over the coming 7-8 years.
	2015	Ripper Grenache	$85	2
	WA 96+ (9/2017): Made from 100% Grenache, the 2015 The Ripper (Grenache) has a pale to medium garnet-purple color and charges out of the gate with vibrant raspberry, black cherry and wild strawberries with hints of dried flowers, cinnamon stick and Sichuan pepper. Full-bodied, rich and seductive, the palate is packed with spicy red berry coulis flavors, paved with plush tannins and finishes with loads of layers.
	2012	RLF Proprietary Blend	$64	2
	WA 94 (8/2014): A new cuvee for me, the 2012 RLF (which is named after Eric’s father-in-law, Randy Lee Fannin, who died in a tragic incident in 2011) is a blend of 71% Grenache and 29% Syrah that was aged in a combination of used and new barrels. Tasting like a high-quality Chateauneuf du Pape, it offers perfumed black raspberry, framboise, crushed flowers, lavender and herbs de Provence aromas and flavors. This flows to full-bodied, silky and sexy wine that has impeccable balance, a rounded, supple texture and a great finish. It’s hard to resist now, and I see no reason to delay gratification either.
	2012	RLF Proprietary Blend Cracked Wax Capsule	$64	1
	WA 94 (8/2014): A new cuvee for me, the 2012 RLF (which is named after Eric’s father-in-law, Randy Lee Fannin, who died in a tragic incident in 2011) is a blend of 71% Grenache and 29% Syrah that was aged in a combination of used and new barrels. Tasting like a high-quality Chateauneuf du Pape, it offers perfumed black raspberry, framboise, crushed flowers, lavender and herbs de Provence aromas and flavors. This flows to full-bodied, silky and sexy wine that has impeccable balance, a rounded, supple texture and a great finish. It’s hard to resist now, and I see no reason to delay gratification either.
	2009	The Alchemist Proprietary Blend Lightly Bin-Soiled Label	$89	1
	WA 94 (8/2011): The 2009 Alchemist comes across as powerful, tightly coiled and quite inward. Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot add considerable structure as layers of blue and black fruit saturate the palate. This is another powerful, long wine endowed with exceptional definition and a dark, brooding personality. In 2009 the blend is 65% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot and 10% Grenache. The wine saw 55% new barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2024.   WS 93 (2/2012): Both intense and firm, this Syrah-driven red is more open-knit than the other Booker 2009s, yet it tightens the noose on the finish. A berry soup of reds. Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Grenache. Best from 2012 through 2022. 545 cases made.   VM 92 (10/2011): (65% syrah, 15% cabernet sauvignon and 10% each of petit verdot and grenache): Deep, glass-staining ruby. A sexy, intensely perfumed bouquet evokes dark berry preserves, cherry-cola, Asian spices and violet. No way I'd have guessed that syrah was the dominant variety in this lively wine, and I mean that in a positive way. Lithe and precise, given its size, with pure black raspberry and floral pastille flavors that stain the palate. A pure and focused blend with seductive finishing florality and superb length.
	2010	The Alchemist Proprietary Blend	$89	1
	JD 94+ (6/2012): The 2010 Booker Vineyard The Alchemist (80% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Petit Sirah and in 50% new French oak) is much more in the typical Booker Spectrum and is a classic, textbook Paso Robles blend. Offering up chocolate-laced aromas of blackberry, raspberry, spice, smoke, and tar, this full-bodied, powerful blend is voluptuous and gorgeously textured, while still showing the focused profile of the 2010 vintage. Beautifully pure, layered, and rich, this beauty will age gracefully for a decade or more.
	2010	Vertigo Proprietary Blend Very Lightly Scuffed Label	$79	1
	JD 94 (6/2012): A big, classic Booker Syrah, the 2010 Booker Vineyard Vertigo (63% Syrah, 25% Grenache, and 12% Mourvedre aged for 16 months in 70% new French oak) is loaded with juicy red and black fruits, dark chocolate, licorice, and subtle floral qualities to flow to a full-bodied, gorgeously textured wine. While there’s loads of texture and fruit here, this is far from soft, and possesses integrated acidity, notable balance, and a clean, focused finish. It should drink nicely for 5-8 years or more.
	2011	Vertigo Proprietary Blend	$75	1
	VM 95 (7/2013): The 2011 Vertigo is one of the clear highlights of the year in Paso Robles. A rich, resonant wine, the 2011 boasts gorgeous depth and power, especially for the year. The brightness of the vintage comes through on the finish laced with expressive dark Syrah fruit. Floral and spice notes add vibrancy as well as complexity. The 2011 is 69% Syrah, 24% Mourvedre and 7% Grenache. I very much like the sense of purity here.   WA 94 (8/2013): More Syrah heavy, with 62% Syrah, 24% Mourvedre and a splash of Grenache, fermented with 30% stems and aged in 20% new French oak, the 2011 Vertigo is red fruit-driven, with plenty of raspberry, licorice and floral notes flowing to a medium to full-bodied, balanced and lively palate. Gaining more minerality and spice in the glass, it, too, is a knockout effort from Eric. Enjoy it over the coming 7-8 years. Drink now-2021.   VM 94 (12/2013): (69% syrah, 24% mourvedre and 7% grenache): Inky ruby. Suave, vanilla-accented blackberry, blueberry and floral pastille aromas show impressive energy and thrust. Surprisingly elegant, even graceful on the palate, with vibrant, violet-tinged dark berry and bitter cherry flavors complicated by slow-building spicecake and cracked pepper nuances. Silky tannins add structure to the long, alluringly sweet finish, with its lasting floral note. Wine lovers familiar with Eric Jensen's past work will be surprised (pleasantly, I hope) by this wine's finesse.
	2014	Vertigo Proprietary Blend	$89	1
	WA 95+ (8/2016): A big, rich, structured effort, the 2014 GSM Vertigo is 68% Syrah, 26% Mourvedre and 6% Grenache. Sporting a saturated purple color, it offers fabulous notes of cassis, blackberries, crushed rock, licorice and dried Provencal herbs (lavender, thyme) in a full-bodied, rich package. One of the more tannic wines from Eric, it needs 2-3 years of bottle age and will have a decade or more of longevity.
Boudreaux Cellars	2009	Cabernet Sauvignon	$55	1
	WA 93 (6/2015): Another wine that showed significantly better this year, the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (92% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, aged 32 months in 40% new French oak) offers slightly more ripeness than the Merlot, with full-bodied aromas and flavors of cassis, chocolate, toasted spice and hints of oak. Possessing loads of texture, silky tannin and a great finish, it will have 20 years of longevity.   WS 91 (12/2015): Firm in texture, with moderately grippy tannins around a broad core of ripe, generous cherry compote, coffee and smoke flavors, finishing with a sense of sweetness. Best after 2018. 1,050 cases made.   VM 89 (11/2015): (a multi-vineyard blend): Bright, medium red-ruby. High-toned aromas of blackberry, cassis, licorice and black pepper. Still rather bound-up on the palate, showing a restrained sweetness to the black fruit flavors accented by mocha, pepper and herb notes. Savory and deep, with a complicating note of tropical dark chocolate and a slightly roasted quality. Finishes with substantial, slightly drying tannins and very good length. Slightly rustic in an Old World way but I like it. Stephen Tanzer.
Charles Smith	2005	Heart Syrah	$160	1
	WA 97 (6/2008): The 2005 Heart Syrah is whole berry fermented with aging for 24 months in seasoned French barrels. All of Smith’s wines are fermented with native yeasts and bottled without fining or filtration. It gives off a room-filling bouquet of cedar, leather, mineral, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. Opulent, powerful, and layered on the palate, it conceals enough structure to see the wine through another 6-8 years of evolution. It will be at its best from 2015 to 2030.
	2006	Royal City Stoneridge Vyd. Syrah	$175	2
	WS 97 (7/2010): A majestic wine, smooth, round and profuse with its blueberry, plum and black currant fruit, nicely wrapped in fine tannins and shaded with hints of white pepper and roasted meat. Big and profound, but not extra-weighty. Complex and beautifully balanced. Best from 2011 through 2017. 500 cases made.
Dalla Valle	2001	Maya Proprietary Blend	$475	1
	WA 98 (6/2011): Even more prodigious is the 2001 Maya, a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Cabernet Franc. A modern day legend, it boasts complex notes of cedarwood, sauteed porcini mushrooms, camphor, graphite, creme de cassis, kirsch and forest floor. The heavenly aromas are followed by a broad, deep, full-bodied, opaque purple-colored wine with a full-bodied mouthfeel and moderately high tannins. Still a baby at age 10, it needs another 4-5 years of cellaring and should age effortlessly for 30-40 years thereafter. This is a modern day classic!   VM 95 (6/2004): Bright ruby. Superripe, deep aromas of cassis, black plum, black cherry, bitter chocolate, espresso and violet; more perfumed today than the Napa bottling. Then very ripe, broad and seamless, with the violety cabernet franc character giving life to the middle palate. Vibrant and complex but still quite youthfully unevolved. Expands subtly and impressively on the back half, finishing with firm, refined tannins and sappy berry flavors. This really dances on the palate.   WS 88 (11/2004): Ruggedly tannic and austere, with dense, earthy currant, cedar, tobacco and anise flavors that coat the palate, giving it a firm, well-framed structure. The high level of tannin on the finish is the major concern. Best from 2006 through 2013. 300 cases made.
Hartwell	1995	Sunshine Vyd. Cabernet Sauvignon Bin-Soiled Label	$85	1
	WS 86 (12/2005): Candle wax and earthy aromas combine with ripe, supple currant and wild berry fruit to give this wine a nice range of flavors. The tannins are chewy and the flavors get a lift on the finish, picking up a hint of mineral and pencil lead.--1995 California Cabernet retrospective. Drink now through 2011. 700 cases made.
JC Cellars	2002	Frediani Vyd. Petite Sirah	$45	1
	WA 94 (8/2004): The 2002 Petite Syrah Frediani Vineyard comes from a 60-80-year old block of Petite Syrah planted just outside the warmer end of Napa near Calistoga. The color is an inky/blue/purple, and the nose offers up sumptuous aromas of violets, black fruits, crushed rocks, chocolate, and espresso. Enormously endowed yet remarkably civilized for a wine of such mass, it reveals impeccable winemaking along with tremendous purity as well as depth. This is not for readers looking for lighter-styled reds as it is full-throttle Petite Syrah fury captured in a bottle. It should age well for 15+ years.   WS 92 (11/2004): Petite can't get any darker-this is a surprisingly sleek and supple youngster, given its level of tannins and fruit concentration. The wild berry, blackberry and loganberry flavors are ripe, rich and vibrant, ending with the tannic muscle you might expect. Drink now through 2012. 256 cases made.
Kapcsandy Family	2009	Grand Vin State Lane Vyd. Cabernet Sauvignon	$249	1
	WA 95+ (10/2013): The more closed but potentially greater 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin State Lane Vineyard is a 480-case blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by notes of licorice, creme de cassis, camphor and subtle toast. Full-bodied and concentrated, it represents 15% of the total Kapcsandy production. The wine finished with 13.7% alcohol, which in these days is relatively low, although the alcohol levels were down in 2009 through 2011 because of the cooler, less ripe years.   VM 95 (5/2012): (includes 3% merlot and 1% cabernet franc): Good bright medium ruby. Spectacular nose offers crushed blackberry, cassis, licorice, violet and minerals complicated by leather and game. Lush, silky and deep, with enticing floral lift for the vintage. Big, powerful but very fine tannins are thoroughly coated by fruit on the extremely long finish. Conveys a somewhat higher-pH mouth feel than the more gripping 2010 version but this vintage may have even riper tannins.   WS 93 (11/2012): A substantial effort that weaves together dense, earthy, clay-laced currant, dark berry, sage and cedar. Slow to unfold, but does so gracefully and gets better with each sip. Best from 2013 through 2028. 480 cases made.
	2013	State Lane Vyd. Robertas Reserve	$435	4
	WA 100 (10/2016): At 100% Merlot, the 2013 Merlot Roberta’s Reserve is off the charts and could easily eclipse a great vintage of Pétrus in a blind tasting. Fabulous notes of sweet cocoa and chocolate intermixed with black cherry and blackberry soar from the glass of this full-bodied wine that has a deep, rich, profound core of fruit and density. It is a great example of possibly the finest vintage Napa has ever produced for Bordeaux varieties. This wine has greatness all over it, with a minute-plus finish, yet is accessible enough to be drinkable now or cellared for another 30+ years.   JS 100 (9/2016): The aromas to this are mind-blowing. Pure violets, lilacs, blueberries, blackberries, licorice, and flowers. Full body and superb tannin tension with polish and balance. Harmony. The layers and texture to this are phenomenal. The greatest American merlot ever made. Ranks among the best in the world. Only about 300 cases made.
L' Aventure	2008	Le Grand Verdot Proprietary Blend	$39	1
Leonetti Cellars	1998	Walla Walla Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon	$150	1
	WA 96 (10/2001): I could not help breaking into a smile when I tasted the medium to dark ruby-colored 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve. Its extraordinarily spicy, cherry syrup-scented nose leads to a flavor profile that explodes on the palate with substantial quantities of cherry syrup, raspberry coulis, and Asian spices. Gary Figgins' Cabernets can be as boisterous as Olivier Humbrecht's Gewurztraminers. The purity and power of the sweet, spicy fruit flavors found in this wine are truly extraordinary. Additionally, it possesses an extremely long, candied, sweet tannin-filled finish. This decadent wine should be consumed between 2003-2012.
	2006	Walla Walla Valley Reserve Red Wine	$150	1
	VM 95+ (11/2009): (a Bordeaux blend based on 75% cabernet sauvignon) Good deep ruby. Brooding aromas of cassis, blackberry and licorice; extremely closed today. Then wonderfully dense, large-scaled and fine-grained, with an edge of acidity giving this broad, plush wine an uncannily vibrant quality in the mouth. As broad and sweet as it is, there's superb energy to the flavors of currant and bitter chocolate. This is still a bit reduced, even youthfully clenched, but should eventually be one of the top cabernets produced in Washington's modern era. The palate-staining finish shows extraordinary chewy persistence, with tannins buried in fruit. (On my July visit to Walla Walla, Chris Figgins showed me a vertical tasting of several of the Leonetti Reserve bottlings, and three wines from the current decade were spectacular: 2000 (93 points), 2002 (93+?) and 2005 (94+?). The '02 displayed great mineral lift and precision and, though delicious already, had the structure for further improvement in bottle, while the '05, still a baby, boasted uncanny sweetness and opulence but also had a distinctly Bordeaux-like black fruit, mineral and licorice character that may be partly due to its 20% petit verdot component.) Stephen Tanzer.
Maybach	2014	Materium Cabernet Sauvignon	$375	1
	WA 100 (10/2016): The flagship, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Materium, represents 560 cases and achieved 14.8% alcohol after aging in 90% new Taransaud and Darnajou casks. Remarkably, the wine matches the perfect 2013, with extraordinary fragrance of blueberry, blackberry, forest floor, truffle, spring flowers and background barbecue smoke followed by a thick, unctuously textured, juicy, but incredibly well-balanced, intense wine. This is built like a skyscraper with enormous quantities of blueberry, blackberry and cassis fruit, well-integrated acidity and sweet, gentle tannins. This is an extraordinary effort from Maybach that can be drunk now or cellared for up to 30 or more years.
Peter Michael Winery	2002	Les Pavots Proprietary Blend Lightly Bin-Soiled Label	$299	1
	WA 98 (2/2005): A monumental effort is the 2002 Les Pavots, a blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 7% Petit Verdot. And there is even more good news - there are 2,800 cases of this exceptional wine. Dense purple-colored with an extraordinary nose of melted licorice, white chocolate, creme de cassis, licorice, and incense, the wine hits the palate with a silky opulence, and marvelous, full-bodied power, but it is light on its feet, with great delineation, vibrancy, and freshness. Superb purity and a finish that goes on for 50+ seconds is the stuff of modern-day California legends. This beauty is already beginning to age well yet should last easily for 18-22 years.   VM 94+ (6/2005): (62% cabernet sauvignon, 17% cabernet franc, 16% merlot and 5% petit verdot) Cooler on the nose than the 2002 despite showing a near-roasted ripeness, with aromas of black raspberry, licorice, minerals and flowers. Thick, dense and superripe, with compelling sweetness and layers of dark fruit flavor. Wonderfully full and deep wine with extraordinary palate coverage. The finish offers explosive persistence and the thoroughly ripe, sweet tannins reach the front teeth. This has really del ivered on its early promise.
Pride Mountain Vineyards	2002	Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon	$169	2
	WA 96 (12/2005): The 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (100% Cabernet Sauvignon) reveals an inkier purple color along with a classic nose of graphite, creme de cassis, smoke, crushed rocks, and barrique. Surprisingly approachable, long, concentrated, and impressive with flawless integration of wood, tannin, and acidity, it can be enjoyed over the next 15+ years.
	2007	Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon	$149	1
	WA 95+ (12/2010): The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is a slightly more brooding and formidably endowed effort displaying more extract, tannin and structure. In spite of its massive size, concentration and extract, it possesses gorgeously sweet tannins as well as a sense of equilibrium. This powerhouse will benefit from another 1-3 years of bottle age and should keep for 15 or more years.   WS 94 (1/2011): A rich, savory style, thick and concentrated, offering firm cedar, black licorice, mineral and graphite, with a touch of espresso and tar. Full-bodied, chewy and complex, very backward now but sure to reward. Drink now through 2018. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 1,225 cases made.   VM 93+ (5/2017): (15% alcohol): Deep ruby. Liqueur-like aromas of black cherry, cassis, blackberry, bitter chocolate and slightly tarry oak are accented by a minty nuance. Wonderfully broad, fine-grained wine with shocking inner-mouth lift thanks to its balance of sweetness and urgent acidity. Still amazingly primary in a classic mountain style--in fact, almost simple today. Penetrating black fruit, violet and licorice flavors carry impressively on the firmly tannic, chocolatey finish, which shows no dryness. This infant is evolving at a snail's pace.
Realm	2013	The Bard Proprietary Blend	$329	1
	WA 100 (12/2015): The perfect 2013 The Bard is a blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Petit Verdot, coming from four vineyards that Realm uses consistently -- B Weitz, Houyi, Blair and of course, the Beckstoffer Dr. Crane in St. Helena. There are 950 cases of this extraordinary wine, which has it all. Notes of graphite, blackberries, roasted espresso and chocolate are followed by a wine of enormous, massive extraction, richness and intensity, but no hard edges. This seamless work of vinous haute couture is staggeringly rich, very long, but not the least bit heavy or overbearing. This is a killer effort that's already showing enormous complexity but should age effortlessly for 15 or more years.   VM 93 (10/2015): The 2013 The Bard is the most intriguing of the three Realm blends because it has enough freshness and overall energy to balance the more overt elements. Inky blue and purplish fruit, spices, new leather and savory herbs flesh out in a Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend that is both opulent and also vibrant, with plenty of detail and nuance, not to mention enough underlying tannin to drink well for the better part of the next decade, perhaps longer. Most of this fruit emerges from Blair, a site in Calistoga. Antonio Galloni.   WS 92 (11/2016): Delivers a powerful combination of dark berry, dried herb, underbrush and stylish oak. Most impressive are the licorice and blackberry flavors on the finish, revealing extraction, tension and character. Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Best from 2020 through 2030. 950 cases made.
Saxum	2003	Bone Rock James Berry Vyd. Syrah	$159	1
	WA 95 (6/2005): A blend of 88% Syrah, 8% Grenache, and 4% Mourvedre, the 2003 Bone Rock James Berry Vineyard, which will not be released until the fall, is a structured and broodingly backward offering. It boasts an inky/purple color in addition to classic aromas of blackberry liqueur, camphor, pain grille, and subtle notions of Provencal herbs and pepper. Full-bodied, with tremendous richness, great balance, and sweet tannin, this stunning, marvelously concentrated wine should benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age, and last for 12-15.   VM 93 (8/2005): (15.7% alcohol; mostly from south-facing vines in the highest, rockiest part of the property; includes bits of grenache and mourvedre) Bright ruby-red. Musky, wild aromas of black cherry, gunflint and espresso. Hugely ripe but still youthfully closed following the March bottling. Today this conveys more of an impression of surmaturite than the other 2003 releases and a bit less inner-mouth energy. But this is compellingly rich wine. Interestingly, Smith told me that he blended in a bit of fruit from the lower, cooler parts of the property, from vines harvested as much as six weeks later, and that he intends to do more of this in the future.
	2006	Broken Stones Proprietary Blend	$125	1
	WS 96 (3/2009): Offers waves of ripe, exotic dark berry fruit, with wild berry, raspberry and blackberry jam notes that are full-bodied, rich and intense, pure and focused, ending with a long, complex, persistent finish. Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2015. 800 cases made.   WA 94-96 (6/2008): The sensational, full-bodied 2006 Broken Stones (63% Syrah, 24% Grenache, and 13% Mourvedre) reveals terrific cassis and raspberry fruit interwoven with hints of charcoal, roasted meats, and underbrush. This complex, opulent, full-bodied 2006 should drink well for a decade or more.   VM 94 (12/2008): Ruby with a bright rim. Wild, pungent aromas of spicy red and dark berries, olive, incense and fruitcake. Surprisingly lithe on the palate, conveying an almost pinot-like silkiness. Sweet black raspberry and kirsch flavors are brightened by dusty minerals, becoming livelier with aeration. A strikingly elegant, focused wine that finishes with Outstanding tangy lift, cut and persistence. This was raised in 50% new barriques.
	2008	Broken Stones Proprietary Blend Cracked Wax Capsule; Bin-Soiled Label	$129	1
	WA 94 (8/2010): The 2008 Broken Stones (79% Syrah, 13% Grenache, and the rest Mourvedre) has a bluish purple color to the rim, with the classic nose of camphor, charcoal, black currant, and blackberry with hints of licorice and smoke. This intense wine displays great fruit, some structure, and a beautifully seamless texture. It is more evolved and open than the 2007 was at the same time, and just slightly less profound. It should drink nicely for at least a decade.   VM 93 (12/2010): (79% syrah, 13% grenache and 8% mourvedre) Opaque purple. Exotic, floral and spice-accented black and blue fruits on the nose, with hints of fruitcake, vanilla and cola emerging with air. Impressively deep and powerful, offering sweet dark berry preserve and smoky spice flavors and a touch of candied violet. The extremely persistent finish is broad, sweet and penetrating, leaving smoke and spice notes behind. I like this wine's blend of depth and energy.   WS 93 (2/2011): An elegant style, rich without being weighty, serving up a mix of spicy dried berry, tobacco leaf, mineral and graphite. This wows you with its finesse and polish, offering subtle flavors that caress the palate. Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2020. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 600 cases made.
	2008	Broken Stones Proprietary Blend Very Lightly Bin-Soiled Label	$129	1
	WA 94 (8/2010): The 2008 Broken Stones (79% Syrah, 13% Grenache, and the rest Mourvedre) has a bluish purple color to the rim, with the classic nose of camphor, charcoal, black currant, and blackberry with hints of licorice and smoke. This intense wine displays great fruit, some structure, and a beautifully seamless texture. It is more evolved and open than the 2007 was at the same time, and just slightly less profound. It should drink nicely for at least a decade.   VM 93 (12/2010): (79% syrah, 13% grenache and 8% mourvedre) Opaque purple. Exotic, floral and spice-accented black and blue fruits on the nose, with hints of fruitcake, vanilla and cola emerging with air. Impressively deep and powerful, offering sweet dark berry preserve and smoky spice flavors and a touch of candied violet. The extremely persistent finish is broad, sweet and penetrating, leaving smoke and spice notes behind. I like this wine's blend of depth and energy.   WS 93 (2/2011): An elegant style, rich without being weighty, serving up a mix of spicy dried berry, tobacco leaf, mineral and graphite. This wows you with its finesse and polish, offering subtle flavors that caress the palate. Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2020. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 600 cases made.
	2014	G2 Vyd. Proprietary Blend	$129	1
	WA 97 (9/2016): Tasted just after bottling and a final blend of 58% Mourvedre and 42% Grenache, the 2014 G2 Vineyard comes from a site just to the southeast of James Berry (this was formerly known as Gravity Hills Vineyard) that was planted in the late 1990s. The first release from Justin from this site, this beauty sports a deep ruby/purple color as well as a gorgeous, layered bouquet of cured meats, spice, mulled dark fruits, graphite and loads of this chalky minerality that also emerges on the palate. Rich, full-bodied, ultra-pure and impeccably balanced, this seamless, full-bore beauty will need 2-3 years to really shine, and keep for a decade or more after that.   VM 94 (9/2016): Inky purple. Powerful, deep-pitched aromas of ripe dark fruits, violet, incense, Indian spices and smoky minerals. Stains the palate with intense blackberry, bitter cherry and floral pastille flavors that open up and become sweeter with aeration. Extremely young and highly promising; the strikingly long, youthfully tannic finish leaves sappy blue fruit and spicecake qualities behind. Josh Raynolds.   WS 94 (2/2017): Distinctive, combining polish with appealing earthiness. Aromas of raspberry, mineral and smoky meat lead to structured and focused flavors of dried cherry, licorice and ground ginger. Finishes with refined tannins. Mourvèdre and Grenache. Drink now through 2028. 625 cases made.
	2007	Heart Stone Vyd. Proprietary Blend Cracked Wax Capsule	$179	1
	WA 98 (8/2010): The late-released 2007 Heart Stone, which spent 28 months in a combination of barrels, demi-muids, and pungeons, turned out to be a final blend of 65% Syrah, 21% Grenache, and 14% Mourvedre. Like all of Justin Smith’s 2007s, it is a riveting, sensational wine that carries its heavy weight, profound richness, and intensity very gracefully. That is no doubt an effect of the limestone soils of this region. Blackberry and smoked meats as well as some garrigue and floral notes are followed by a dense, rich, pure, multi-layered wine that just screams for grilled poultry or meats! Bottled unfined and unfiltered (and as I recall, 25-35% stems/whole clusters were used during fermentation), this is a fabulous wine that combines power and elegance. It should drink well for at least a decade or more.   JD 98 (11/2010): The lightest and most vibrant of the ‘07s, the 2007 Saxum Heart Stone Vineyard is a blend of 65% Syrah, 21% Grenache, and 14% Mourvedre, from limestone soils, which saw close to 30% whole cluster and spent 26 months in oak. The Grenache really shows and the wine exhibits exceptional aromatics of spiced red fruits, underbrush, flowers, and graphite on the nose. This develops beautifully in the glass and shows awesome purity and precision. Silky and elegant on the palate, the wine is medium to full bodied and perfectly balanced, possessing a layered, rich, yet light texture, vibrant acidity, and a very long, focused finish that highlights fine-grained, ripe tannin. I love the delineation this shows, and while superb right now, I think this will benefit from 2 to 3 years in the cellar and then drink beautifully for 12 to 15 years.   WS 97 (2/2011): There's amazing harmony and range of flavor in this red, which offers richness, elegance and finesse, with blackberry, wild berry, plum and cherry fruit that's full-bodied, smooth-textured and layered, opening doors of flavor on an amazingly long, intricate finish. Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2022. 475 cases made.   VM 93+ (11/2010): (65% syrah, 21% grenache and 14% mourvedre) Opaque purple. Explosive aromas of black raspberry, cherry pit, pomegranate molasses and Asian spices. Densely packed red and dark fruit flavors show intense spiciness and unfurl slowly to offer sexy floral character. Dense but with unlikely energy and finesse; this is just hinting at its potential. Josh Raynolds.
	2008	Heart Stone Vyd. Proprietary Blend	$95	2
	WS 95 (2/2011): Impresses with its finesse, serving up a supple, generous mix of up-front plum, huckleberry and blueberry fruit that's elegant, delicate and polished. Full-bodied, seamless and refined, ending with a long, detailed finish. Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2017. 450 cases made.   WA 93 (8/2010): The 2008 Heart Stone, a blend of 47% Syrah, 39% Grenache, and 14% Mourvedre, is very elegant but evolved and supple, with beautiful kirsch and black currant fruit intermixed with licorice, camphor, pepper, and a hint of lavender. More evolved than the 2007 was at a similar stage, but with slightly lower alcohols, its velvety tannins stand out in this rich, plush, opulent, voluptuously textured wine. Drink it over the next 7-10 years.
	2006	James Berry Vyd. Proprietary Blend	$115	1
	WA 95 (8/2009): An unfined/unfiltered blend of 45% Syrah, 38% Grenache, and 17% Mourvedre, aged 32 months in a combination of wood vessels, the prodigious 2006 James Berry Vineyard Proprietary Red exhibits beautiful sweet creme de cassis, black raspberry, blackberry, truffle, smoke, and herb notes. This spicy, rich, full-bodied effort should drink beautifully for a decade.   VM 93 (12/2008): Bright ruby-red. Deeper dark berries and ripe cherry on the nose, complicated by dark chocolate and licorice. The cherry and chocolate qualities build with air and carry onto the palate, adding depth to the sweet blackberry and cassis flavors. Smoother and more dense than the Heart Stone, with a strong finishing jolt of candied licorice and black olive. Really showing its syrah today.   WS 92 (3/2009): Pushes the pedal on ripeness, touching on jammy, full-blown and concentrated. Blackberry, graphite, plum jam and wild berry fruit is mouthcoating, as are the tannins. With air, gains a measure of finesse. Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2014. 900 cases made.
	2014	Paderewski Vyd. Proprietary Blend (1.5 L)	$275	1
	WA 95-97 (8/2016): The 2014 Paderewski Vineyard comes from a warm site located high up off of Peachy Canyon Road (I wasn't able to get the exact blend but it's normally a mix of Mourvèdre, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Syrah, with a splash of Tempranillo). It offers sexy, full-bodied, broad, rounded and powerful notes of candy corn, black raspberry, chocolate and chalky minerality. The 2014s in general show concentrated, rich profiles as well as broad, supple tannins, and this has both in spades.
	2011	Terry Hoage Vyd. Proprietary Blend	$125	2
	WA 95-98 (8/2013): Coming from dense, clay soils and a blend of 51% Grenache and 49% Syrah, the 2011 Terry Hoage is a ripe, voluptuously textured effort that exhibits rocking purity of fruit, sweet tannin and no shortage of richness or length. Boasting fantastic aromas and flavors of raspberry, cassis, flower oil and licorice, it comes together beautifully in the glass and is one impressive barrel sample. Given the overall texture and richness, I can’t image it not being delicious on release, yet as with most of Justin’s wines, it should have 12-15 years of longevity. Drink 2015-2026.   VM 93 (12/2013): (51% grenache and 49% syrah; 15.3% alcohol): Opaque ruby. Highly expressive scents of red- and blackcurrant, cherry, smoky minerals, licorice and flowers. Fresh and precise but deeply concentrated, with sweet red berry compote and cassis flavors, supple texture and an exotic floral pastille quality. Becomes spicier with air and finishes pliant and long, with subtle tannins and a whiplash of peppery spices.   WS 90 (2/2014): A rugged blend shaped by firm, drying, grainy tannins, this features a fruit profile of rich dark berry, raspberry and touches of berry jam, with spice and cedar accents. Ends with chewy tannins. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2023. 120 cases made.
	2014	Terry Hoage Vyd. Proprietary Blend	$119	1
	JD 97 (8/2017): A similar blend to the 2015, the 2014 Terry Hoage Vineyard (48% Syrah, 30% Grenache and 22% Mourvèdre) is a deeper, richer wine that offers sensational notes of blackberries, currants, pepper, crushed violets and hints of graphite. Deep, rich and layered, yet light on its feet as well as elegant and graceful, this sensational 2014 has sweet tannin, good acidity and a big finish. Give bottles a year or two (it’s great today as well) and enjoy through 2028.
Schrader	2004	CCS Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vyd. Cabernet Sauvignon Lightly Scuffed Label	$395	1
	WS 97 (6/2007): Reveals its depth and complexity in spades, with an initial push of ripe currant, black cherry, blackberry and mocha-laced oak. Intense and concentrated, yet sleek and vibrant, with a tremendous aftertaste that's tight, focused and refined. Drink now through 2014. 175 cases made.   WA 94 (12/2006): The 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon CCS, which is from Clones 4 and 337, and a blend from not only the To-Kalon Vineyard but also one of the other Beckstoffer vineyards, River Slope in St. Helena, has a dense ruby/purple color, a beautiful nose of creme de cassis, scorched earth, flowers, white chocolate, and espresso, and loads of fruit. The wine has phenomenal intensity and actually has a texture and complexity more like that of a top Pomerol (which is largely Merlot and Cabernet Franc, rather than Cabernet Sauvignon). Nevertheless, this is a beauty that can be drunk now or aged 15 or more years. It is aged 20 months in 100% new Darnajou barrels.
Sine Qua Non	2006	A Shot in the Dark Syrah	$799	3
	WA 100 (8/2010): The soon-to-be-released 2006 A Shot in the Dark is composed of 96.5% Syrah and 3.5% Viognier from the 11 Confessions Vineyard in the cool Santa Rita Hills. Performing better from bottle than it did from barrel, this prodigious red exhibits incredibly velvety tannins, a seamless style, and no noticeable oak (which is remarkable given the fact it spent 32 months in barrel). Dense purple to the rim with an extraordinary perfume of blueberry pie, blackberries, soy, Asian spices, and hints of forest floor and charcoal, this is a complex, rich, seamless, well-balanced tour de force in winemaking. A full-bodied, exuberant, unabashedly California Syrah, it will offer stunning drinking over the next 10-15+ years.   VM 96 (12/2010): (includes 3.5% viognier) Inky violet. Captivating, varietally expressive nose melds cassis, boysenberry, olive tapenade, cracked pepper, licorice and Indian spices. Suave, velvety and deeply concentrated, with restrained sweetness for a wine with this much power and thrust. Firm acids give the lush dark fruit and floral flavors excellent focus. Finishes chewy, suave and very long, with velour-like tannins and strong mineral character. Really compelling wine that is shockingly approachable now.
	2004	Covert Fingers Pinot Noir	$375	1
	WA 95 (8/2006): The knockout, deep ruby/purple/plum 2004 Covert Fingers Pinot Noir exhibits a slightly restrained nose revealing sweet cranberry and cassis aromas interwoven with hints of flowers, charcoal, and oak, a savory, broad texture, and an opulent, voluptuous finish. This beauty should drink well for a decade or more.   VM 93 (10/2006): Bright red-ruby. Pure, pungent aromas of raspberry and spices; very pinot! Densely packed, supple and sweet, with pure red berry, spice and earth flavors. Has a thickness of texture while retaining verve. Finishes with fine, supple tannins and lovely subtle length. Not as complex as Krankl's top syrahs, but this is delicious, and as graceful a pinot as I recall tasting from this producer. My sample showed even more intense raspberry and spice flavors the second day, without any loss of freshness. (I must note, however, that my first two bottles were corked.)
Spottswoode	2007	Cabernet Sauvignon	$295	1
	WA 99 (12/2010): Retasting the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon was a treat as I believe it is the greatest Cabernet Sauvignon Spottswoode has ever produced. Wonderful aromas of black raspberries, blueberries, black currants and flowers jump from the glass of this dark ruby/purple-tinged Cabernet. As I have stated before, if Chateau Margaux were in Napa Valley, it would be Spottswoode. The purity, balance and delicacy of this wine are impressive. Perhaps slightly less dense and powerful than the 2008, the 2007 is flawlessly put together with nothing out of place. It, too, should age effortlessly for 20-30+ years.   WS 95 (10/2010): Smooth, rich and understated, offering a subtle mix of ripe, full-bodied currant, blackberry and wild berry flavors that are deftly balanced, with a dash of cedary dill-laced oak. Slow to unfold, but in doing so offers great depth, concentration and complexity. Best from 2012 through 2022. 1,729 cases made.   VM 91-94 (6/2009): (includes 5% cabernet franc) Good bright ruby-red. Vibrant aromas of boysenberry, blackberry and violet, lifted by a minty note. Sweet, dense and minerally, conveying a sense of power as well as a distinctly light touch. Captivating dark fruit flavors really saturate the palate. This has a terrific backbone for aging. According to winemaker Jennifer Williams, the cool, dry spring of 2007 limited canopy growth through June, resulting in a moderate crop size.
		USA White
Alban Vineyards	2000	Costello White Wine (375 ML)	$59	1
	VM 92 (5/2003): Highly nuanced nose combines pear, Cling peach, game, mint oil, spices and caraway seed. Higher-pitched than the Abbott TBA, with brisk acidity and more tangy, compellingly concentrated flavors of apricot, pear and citrus fruits. Finishes with excellent verve and a lingering flavor of dried apricot. Stephen Tanzer.
Aubert	2014	Sugar Shack Chardonnay	$155	5
	WA 97 (10/2016): Another stunner is the 2014 Chardonnay Sugar Shack. This wine, which was harvested August 18, 2014, was one of the earliest picks Mark Aubert had ever done. The wine offers up great fruit, which includes notes of pineapple, green apple, honeysuckle and peach marmalade. It is full-bodied with exceptional purity, lingering across the palate. Drink it over the next 7-12 years. This is the only vineyard for Chardonnay that he has in Napa Valley.   VM 95 (2/2016): One of the most flamboyant, exotic wines in this range, the 2014 Chardonnay Sugar Shack wraps around the palate with serious depth and raciness. Apricot jam, honey, candied lemon and white flowers meld together. This is an especially seamless, sweet Chardonnay built on silkiness. Antonio Galloni.
	2015	Sugar Shack Chardonnay	$145	1
	WA 97-99 (10/2016): From his only vineyard in Napa, the 2015 Chardonnay Sugar Shack is a hedonist’s delight. Fragrant, exotic notes of mango, orange marmalade, nectarine and pineapple soar from the glass of this full-bodied, beautifully fruited Chardonnay that shows not a trace of oak, has great acidity, and an almost vibrant energy-driven style that is remarkable. This is always one of my favorite cuvées to taste, and I have been a buyer every year that he’s been producing it. Again, this sees 100% new oak, but you would never know it.   VM 93 (3/2017): The 2015 Chardonnay Sugar Shack, from Mark Aubert's ranch in Rutherford, is rich, ample and creamy. This is an especially opulent, flamboyant Chardonnay built on serious texture and volume. Crème caramel, tropical fruit, lemon confit and white flowers infuse the huge finish. Antonio Galloni.
Ferrari Carano	1995	Eldorado Gold Late Harvest Proprietary Blend (375 ML)	$30	1
Marcassin	1997	Alexander Mtn. Upper Barn Chardonnay Lightly Bin-Soiled Label	$275	1
	WA 96 (12/1999): There are nearly 250 cases of the 1997 Chardonnay Gauer Ranch Upper Barn. This wine offers a compelling waxy, honeyed citrus, subtle toasty, lusty nose, followed by a full-bodied, fabulously concentrated mouthful of leesy, multi-layered Chardonnay exhibiting honeyed grapefruit, citrus, and mineral flavors. A powerful, multi-dimensional, long (nearly a minute) finish adds to this Chardonnay's prodigious characteristics. It should drink well for 7-8 years.   VM 94 (5/2000): Fuller hazy yellow. Deeper, more exotic aromas of tropical fruits and roasted nuts; quite showy today. Thick, lush and chewy; this has the depth of flavor and three-dimensional texture typical of the Marcassin wines. Closed up in the glass. Finishes longer and stronger than the Lorenzo bottling. Stephen Tanzer.   WS 93 (9/2001): A rich, intense, multifaceted wine with layers of ripe and spicy pear, fig, apricot and buttery notes. Long, complex aftertaste. Drink now through 2005. 275 cases made.
	1997	Lorenzo Vyd. Chardonnay	$275	1
	WA 95 (1/2000): The 1997 Chardonnay Lorenzo Vineyard is compelling, offering liquid slate/petroleum-like notes. Full-bodied, powerful, and expansive, with laser-like focus, the Lorenzo possesses lemony, peach, apricot, steely flavors crammed into a full-bodied, powerful, impressively concentrated personality. It is simply sensational, so excuse the verbose wine speak. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2007.   VM 92+ (6/2000): Hazy, unfiltered appearance. Deep, somewhat reduced aromas of nuts and oatmeal. Large-scaled and rich, with a chewy texture. Pineapple and leesy flavors are supported by sound acid structure. Slightly austere today and built to age. But based on this showing, not as deep or long as some recent vintages of this bottling.   WS 92 (9/2001): Wonderful depth, complexity and finesse, with a spicy-earthy-citrusy edge to the ripe fig, nectarine and tangerine flavors. Holds its focus and finishes with a long, lively, honeyed aftertaste. Drink now through 2005. 150 cases made.
Sine Qua Non	2005	Mr. K The Noble Man Chardonnay (375 ML)	$139	3
	WA 98 (6/2008): Made from 100% Chardonnay from the Alban Vineyard, the 2005 Mr. K. The Nobleman possesses 235 grams of residual sugar per liter as well as exceptional acid levels. This incredibly rich, sweet white is almost like the Quintessence bottlings from Alsace’s Domaine Weinbach. Its mind-boggling purity, balance, intensity, and sweetness are balanced by the wine’s zesty acidity. An amazing achievement fashioned from 100% botrytised fruit, it will keep for 20 or more years.
	2003	Sublime Isolation Proprietary Blend	$275	2
	WA 93 (6/2005): The 2003 Sublime Isolation is a blend of 44% Chardonnay, 37% Roussanne, and 19% Viognier, all from the Alban vineyard. Aromatically restrained by SQN standards, with coaxing it offers up notes of honeyed pineapples, minerals, and flowers, but it is much more timid than its younger sibling. Rich, pure, and deliciously textured in the mouth, it reveals more on the palate than in its aromas, which should develop more nuances with additional bottle age. Sadly, production of this brilliant dry white proprietary wine is a minuscule 250 cases.   VM 91 (8/2005): Deep yellow. More deeply pitched on the nose than the 2004 white blend but equally pure: pineapple, grapefruit, menthol, minerals and smoke, with hints of more exotic fruits. Conveys an even rounder, sweeter, fuller impression than the '03, with glyceral, layered flavors of mirabelle, honey and herbs. But without the floral lift of the 2004, this impressively fat and rich wine is just short of heavy.
	1999	Tarantella Proprietary Blend	$449	1
	WA 95 (2/2002): Krankl's 1999 Tarantella is one of the finest white wines he has made. It possesses Outstanding underlying acidity, a terrific, citrusy, honeyed perfume (flower, mango, and tangerine aromas dominate) that roars from the glass, full body, and brilliant balance. Given past examples of this blend of Roussanne, Viognier, and Chardonnay, the 1999 should age nicely for 7-8 years.   VM 92 (12/2001): Slightly hazy pale gold color. Captivating, soil-inflected, but rather restrained nose combines gunflint, nuts, smoke and stone. Then wonderfully aromatic, rich and vibrant in the mouth, with intense yellow fruits and musky, leesy and mineral nuances. Thick but utterly succulent thanks to lively, perfectly integrated acids. Long, palate-saturating finish. Potentially Manfred Krankl's best dry white wine since his 1995 The Bride.
	2000	The Boot Proprietary White	$375	1
	VM 92 (12/2002): Slightly reduced but flamboyant aromas of smoke, gunpowder, oatmeal, spices and dried fruits. Then very rich but uncompromisingly dry, with terrific fruit intensity and brisk but harmonious acidity. Very dense yet light on its feet; hides its alcohol but not its power. Mounting yellow fruit flavors really stain the palate on the back end. Has length and flavor authority rare for California white wine.
	2000	The Hussy Roussanne	$995	1
	WA 93 (2/2002): The 100% Roussanne that emerged from both the Stolpman and Alban Vineyards, is the 2000 Hussy*. The name says it all, but note the asterisks. Our beloved BATF, which protects Americans from illicit thoughts and evil subliminal messages on wine labels, has refused approval of these names. Its light gold color is accompanied by fabulously decadent levels of fruit, luxurious glycerin, and a dry, full-bodied, amazingly well-delineated finish. This is a sumptuous, dry white that is among the most creative produced in California.
		USA Red
Abreu	2004	Thorevilos Proprietary Blend	$325		Sold Out
Bedrock Wine Co.	2015	Carlisle Vyd. Zinfandel	$49		Sold Out
	2015	Monte Rosso Vyd. Zinfandel	$59		Sold Out
	2010	Sonoma Coast Syrah	$35		Sold Out
Bevan Cellars	2007	Showket Vyd. Johns Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon	$169		Sold Out
	2007	Showket Vyd. Maes Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon	$169		Sold Out
Booker Vineyard	2015	Tempranillo	$79		Sold Out
	2013	My Favorite Neighbor Proprietary Blend	$175		Sold Out
Calera	2009	de Villiers Vyd. Pinot Noir	$49		Sold Out
Ch. Montelena	1995	Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Scuffed Label	$120		Sold Out
	1997	Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Lightly Scuffed Label	$179		Sold Out
Colgin	2005	Cariad Proprietary Blend	$435		Sold Out
Dominus	2010	Proprietary Blend	$339		Sold Out
Hartwell	1995	Sunshine Vyd. Cabernet Sauvignon	$85		Sold Out
Hundred Acre Winery	2001	Kayli Morgan Vyd. Cabernet Sauvignon Bin-Soiled Label	$295		Sold Out
Joseph Phelps	1997	Insignia Proprietary Blend	$325		Sold Out
Lagier Meredith	1999	Mount Veeder Syrah	$59		Sold Out
Pahlmeyer	1997	Proprietary Blend	$245		Sold Out
Pride Mountain Vineyards	2001	Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon	$209		Sold Out
Ridge Vineyards	1995	Monte Bello Proprietary Blend	$250		Sold Out
	1999	Monte Bello Proprietary Blend (375 ML)	$89		Sold Out
	1999	Monte Bello Proprietary Blend	$170		Sold Out
	2000	Monte Bello Proprietary Blend (375 ML)	$89		Sold Out
	2000	Monte Bello Proprietary Blend (375 ML) Very Lightly Bin-Soiled Label	$89		Sold Out
	2000	Monte Bello Proprietary Blend (375 ML) Wine-Stained Label	$89		Sold Out
Saxum	2013	Bone Rock James Berry Vyd. Proprietary Blend	$145		Sold Out
	2009	James Berry Vyd. Proprietary Blend	$149		Sold Out
	2014	James Berry Vyd. Proprietary Blend	$149		Sold Out
	2013	Rocket Block James Berry Vyd. Proprietary Blend	$149		Sold Out
Schrader	2009	Beckstoffer To Kalon Vyd. Cabernet Sauvignon	$275		Sold Out
	2009	RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vyd. Cabernet Sauvignon	$299		Sold Out
Shafer Vineyards	1996	Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon	$295		Sold Out
	1997	Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon	$384		Sold Out
	1999	Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon	$259		Sold Out
	2001	Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon	$399		Sold Out
	2002	Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon	$395		Sold Out
Sine Qua Non	2005	Atlantis Fe2O3-1a Syrah	$445		Sold Out
	2005	Atlantis Fe2O3-1b Syrah	$445		Sold Out
	2011	Dark Blossom Syrah	$260		Sold Out
	2010	Five Shooter Syrah	$270		Sold Out
	2007	Labels Syrah	$275		Sold Out
	2005	Over and Out Pinot Noir	$295		Sold Out
	2010	Stockholm Syndrome Syrah	$695		Sold Out
	2010	That Type Of Rosay Rose	$275		Sold Out
		USA White
Aubert	2014	CIX Chardonnay	$165		Sold Out
	2015	CIX Chardonnay	$185		Sold Out
	2014	Eastside Chardonnay	$140		Sold Out
	2012	Larry Hyde and Sons Vyd. Carneros Chardonnay	$119		Sold Out
	2014	Larry Hyde and Sons Vyd. Carneros Chardonnay Nicked Label	$115		Sold Out
	2013	Lauren Sonoma Coast Chardonnay	$159		Sold Out
	2014	Lauren Sonoma Coast Chardonnay	$179		Sold Out
	2011	Napa Valley Chardonnay	$139		Sold Out
	2011	Ritchie Vyd. Sonoma Coast Chardonnay	$129		Sold Out
	2012	Ritchie Vyd. Sonoma Coast Chardonnay	$119		Sold Out
	2012	UV-SL Vyd. Chardonnay	$109		Sold Out
Bedrock Wine Co.	2010	Compagni Portis Vyd. Heirloom White	$20		Sold Out
Bevan Cellars	2013	Dry Stack Sauvignon Blanc	$49		Sold Out