New Arrivals
Cabernet Sauvignon
253. 4 Winds Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, 15, & 16 3pk Stags Leap District $465
Each of these wines offers a snapshot of the vintage, vineyard, and winemaker Thomas Brown's taste for blending exceptional wine from exceptional fruit. Aromatics of purple and black fruit with fine finished tannins make these elegantly textured wines perfect for the table now or can be cellared for decades.
252. 4 Winds Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Stags Leap District
$145
Elegant aromas of deep purple and black fruit. Blackcurrant, black cherry, and cranberry mix with hints of savory herb and licorice on a refined mid-palate. The tannins are structured yet supple giving long yet graceful finish. Aromatically expressive with soft contours, generous dark fruit, and plenty of promise.
251. Alpha Omega Era Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Rutherford
(99)$400
Silky entrance with soft evolution carried by fine granular tannins, notes of milk chocolate, sour cream, cookie dough, bay leaf, coffee, cedar, grilled meat, camphor, toasted bread, dark cherry, blackberry jam, pomegranate notes. Complex expression with dark fruits, crispy meringue, vanilla beans, underbrush, pencil shavings, almond paste, poire belle-Hélène, pipe tobacco, lavender, violets, lilacs, hyacinth, licorice, leather, hints of paprika. Blend: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot226-1. Aloft Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Howell Mountain
$210
The 2015 vintage is reminiscent of a blackberry and blueberry pie with hints of cherry, anise, lightly toasted marshmallow and vanilla. As the wine continues to open up, you will discover flavors of savory cooking spices, such as, oregano, thyme, clove, and nutmeg. A touch of tobacco leaf and aromas of freshly rolled cigar, compliments of our new French oak barrels. On the palate, a touch of sweetness is welcomed by notes of white chocolate and lilac followed by mouthwatering acidity and dynamic, yet lush tannins.
226-2. Aloft Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Howell Mountain
$210
The terroir of our Cold Springs Vineyard, nestled atop Howell Mountain, provides the foundation for the palate and aromas of blackberry, blueberry, lavender, anise, cran-apple, and semi-sweet chocolate. The palate is reminiscent of a raspberry Danish glazed with milk chocolate and blueberry pie. Layers of complexity unravel notes of chocolate covered caramel, anise, coffee, black tea leaf, and freshly rolled cigar.
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Secret Door Cabernet Sauvignon 1X 2014, Napa Valley
(92)$190
The first Secret Door Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon release. A young cabernet with verve,balance and plenty of currant and blackberry character. Juicy and polished. A beautiful, composed wine.
244. Odette Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Stag’s Leap-Napa Valley
(96)$175
The 2018 Odette Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District is full bodied and opaque black in color, revealing bing cherries, raspberries, blueberries, pencil lead shavings, tobacco, dried herbs, and crushed granite. It's tightly knit core, very fine tannins and firm structure lead way to the long and persistent finish. Blend: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 8% Malbec, 4% Petit VerdotNew Arrivals
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Sinegal Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Napa Valley
(97)$120
Elegance, power, purity. Enticing aromas of baked blueberry crumble, ripe blackberries, with notes of sweet leather and baking spice. Flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate, and hints of dried thyme. The wine leaves a lasting impression on the palate with supple tannins, rich blue fruits, and bright acidity.237. DuMOL Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Coombsville
(93)$120
The 2016 DuMOL Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is a pure, seamless wine that has plenty of sweet cassis fruit as well as notes of white flowers, graphite, and sandalwood. It’s complex, with fine tannins and an elegant, ethereal profile that’s very much in the classic, balanced style favored by this estate.98.
Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Napa Valley
(93)$110
Layers of Bing cherry, blackberry and cassis intermingled with subtle hints of black licorice, espresso and sandalwood. A long, endless finish. A perfect combination of fruit intensity, bright acidity, silky tannin.90.
Ghost Block Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Yountville
(93)$110
Explosive aromas – a berry burst of fruit lift from the glass. Dominated by the blackberry notes, this wine has a soft entry in your mouth; that is smooth and fills out your palate into a long, lush & beautiful finish.89.
Ghost Block Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Napa Valley
(92)$90
The Estate Cabernet is balanced and focused, with dominant fruit flavors accented with herbaland spicy notes. The oak frames and defines the dense, firm tannins, leaving a long, beautiful finish.
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Aftermath Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Napa Valley
$85
Herbs de Provence and thyme intermingled with fresh dark fruits of blackberry and cassis. Ripe and open, hints of sage, anise, fir, oak and cedar carrying through to layers of dark fruit on the rich, layered palate.
92.
Galerie Latro Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Knights Valley
(95)$80
Savory characteristics with plenty of conifer, California bay leaf, currants, loamy soil aromas and flavors. This full-bodied beauty has plenty of tannin, terrific purity of fruit, no hard edges, and a great finish.40.
Secret Door JML Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Napa Valley
(94)$68
This powerhouse second label wine from Secret Door is JML. It's a serious wine, and just glorious richness without being sweet or heavy. Blackcurrant, blueberry and black-truffle aromas and flavors. It’s full-bodied with creamy tannins and a beautiful finish. Lovely balance to this. Crafted tannins.255. Arrowhead Red & Gold Rsv Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Knights Valley $63
This second label of Perfect Season was made primarily for the Kansas City Chiefs Arrowhead Stadium and the enjoyment of Texas consumers. There are flavors of dark red fruits, vanilla and a hint of caramel. 300 cases produced. Winemaker: Phillipe Melka.
256. Bidwell Creek Big Kick Vino Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Knights Valley $63
This variation of Perfect Season was made primarily for the FC Dallas soccer team, which is also owned by the Hunt family. There are flavors of blueberries, crème de cassis and a hint of chocolate and vanilla. 209 cases produced. Winemaker: Phillipe Melka.
New Arrivals
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Inglenook 1882 Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Rutherford
$60
Blueberry and cassis with anise, savory herbs, and red cherry. Finely grained tannins with a complex, polished structure. Blend: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 7% Syrah, 2% Cabernet Franc
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Iron + Sand Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Paso Robles
(90)$40
Dark berries, cherry pit and a hint of licorice. Chewy and energetic on the palate, offering bitter cherry, cassis, cracked pepper. A touch of mint. Finishes long with building spiciness and gently chewy tannins.95.
Lloyd Prescription Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Sonoma County
(92)$35
Big tarry espresso notes wrap deep, resonant flavors of blackberry in satin. Dry chalky tannins abound on the mid-palate with a hint of mint and shale. An expressive age worthy red offering a defined structure.Pinot Noir
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Domaine Serene Evenstad Rsv. Pinot Noir 2017, Willamette Valley
(94)$88
Evenstad Reserve has a medium ruby-purple color and dark, broody fruits on the nose, laced with classy notes of cardamom, tea leaves and chocolate. The palate is silky, seamlessly fresh and surprisingly layered.20.
EnRoute Les Pommiers Pinot Noir 2018, Russian River Valley
(93)$70
A fragrant dried rose petal and berry potpourri flow a lush, juicy entry. Darker raspberry preserves and blackberry flavors fill the midpalate, with clove and forest floor accents showing through to the finish.26.
Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuvee Pinot Noir 2017, Willamette Valley
(92)$65
Yamhill Cuvée offers lush, tricolored berry fruits on the nose with nuances of bergamot and dried flowers. Medium-bodied, the palate is smooth and juicy with loads of perfumed fruits and a long, spicy finish.Malbec
100. Luca Old Vine Malbec 2018, Uco Valley
(94)$50
Blueberries and black tea with volcanic salt and violets on the nose and palate Medium to full body and fine, silky tannins. Savory finish. – James Suckling (#4 on Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Wines of 2020.)227. Catena Appellation La Consulta Malbec 2018, Mendoza
(95)$30
Red fruit and ripe, concentrated dark berries. Fresh herbs, lavender, and violets. Traces of vanilla and tobacco. Rich, with raspberries and blueberries, spices notes and a touch of mocha. The finish presents soft and well-structured tannins with bright, crisp acidity that gives the wine exceptional length.Red Blends
97.
Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet-Shiraz 2018, South Australia
(97)$90
A blend of 57% cabernet sauvignon and 43% shiraz, this has a very impressively complete feel, a hallmark of the 2018 vintage wines, and there’s a myriad of characters with cabernet’s cedary and gently herbal notes sitting atop a core of rich red-plum and dark-berry shiraz fruit aromas. So integrated. The palate has a very silky texture, so plush and polished with a wealth of rich and intense dark-plum, dark-berry and blackcurrant flavors. The oak is completely soaked with ripe, fresh fruit. – James Suckling93.
Grieve Double Eagle BDX Blend 2016, Napa Valley
$90
New Arrivals
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Rebellious Red Blend 2018, California
(90)$30
Dark cherry, strawberry jam, brown sugar, dark chocolate, and cola with cardamom, black pepper,sandalwood and licorice. Fresh blueberries and allspice. A creamy, rich mid-palate and luxurious finish.
Rhone & Rhone Style Blends
245a. Dom. du Vieux Telegraphe Chat-du-Pape
La Crau 2018, Rhone
(96)$120
Boasting complex scents of roses, black tea, raspberries and cherries on the nose, it follows that up with a full-bodied palate that's silky and airy in texture yet flavorful and tremendously long on the finish.246. Dom. du Vieux Telegraphe Chat-du-Pape Telegramme 2018, Rhone
(93)$64
Deep ruby/purple color. Provençal notes of spiced blue fruits, ground pepper, garrigue, and violets, it has medium to full-bodied richness, plenty of mid-palate depth, notable balance, and just delicious.247. Clos LaChance 22 Pirates Red Blend 2018, California
$30
Aromas of strawberry sorbet and dark mint on the fresh and spicy nose. The palate is very ripe and leans toward sweetness, but the flavors of strawberry, plum and tarragon are quite pleasant.
Syrah/Shiraz
97.
Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet-Shiraz 2018, South Australia
(97)$90
A blend of 57% cabernet sauvignon and 43% shiraz, this has a very impressively complete feel, a hallmark of the 2018 vintage wines, and there’s a myriad of characters with cabernet’s cedary and gently herbal notes sitting atop a core of rich red-plum and dark-berry shiraz fruit aromas. So integrated. The palate has a very silky texture, so plush and polished with a wealth of rich and intense dark-plum, dark-berry and blackcurrant flavors. The oak is completely soaked with ripe, fresh fruit. – James Suckling96.
PlumpJack Syrah 2018, Napa Valley
(97)$85
Aromas of white and black pepper, dried meats, and grilled mushroom with blueberry, plum, andhuckleberry pie. The palate is rich and dense with firm tannin, bright acidity, and a lasting finish.
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Fowles Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch Wild Ferment Shiraz 2015
(90)$45
Intense lifted aromas of ripe red berries play with notes of violet, pepper and dark chocolate. The palate is full-bodied with complex forest fruits, spice and velvety tannins leading to an elegant, long finish.Petite Sirah
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Switchback Ridge Petite Sirah 2014, Napa Valley
(96)$75
Dense black raspberry, marzipan, lemon bar and brown spice. The palate offers a black tea andhard berry firmness with violets, enormous espresso and tobacco with superiorly structured tannins.
Zinfandel
28-2. Orin Swift Cellars 8 Years in the Desert #3 Zinfandel 2019, Cal.
(93)$55
Stewed plums, baked raspberries and fruitcake with hints of powdered cinnamon, clove oil, tree bark, hoisin and dusty soil. Medium to full-bodied. Black and red fruits. Chewy tannins. Fresh, earthy finish.Amarone
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Tommasi Amarone 2016, Veneto
(94)$72
A rich, layered Amarone with lots of fruit. Bright, sliced dried citrus to the ripe and juicy fruit.New Arrivals
Chardonnay
101. Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Chardonnay 2018
(94)$78
Densely packed with flavors of lemon, lime, grapefruit and pineapple, offering a posh mix of citrus set against zippy acidity. A hint of citrus peel puts a frame around the finish and sets this up for cellaring.144. Freemark Abbey Chardonnay 2018, Napa Valley
(93)$40
A fresh, creamy white with sliced-apple and pear character, as well as some pie-crust and praline aromas and flavors. Medium to full body. Lemon oil, orange blossom, honeysuckle, and a touch of toasty-ness.112. Niner Edna Valley Chardonnay 2017, Central Coast
(90)$30
Fresh fruitlike orange blossom and crisp pear with savory components of clove studded marmalade and toasty brioche. Notes of vanilla. A creamy texture; rich and easygoing. With a charming, fresh character.143. Lloyd Prescription Chardonnay 2018, Yolo County
(92)$27
High-toned citrus, lemon peel, tropical fruits, and fresh cream lead into a refreshing and mouthwatering palate. Guava, papaya, key lime, and crème brulée flow throughout a long, smooth, mineral-laced finish.White Burgundy
118. F. Carillon Puligny-Montrachet Ch. Gain Pr. Cru 2018, Burgundy
(93)$120
White orchard fruit and acacia blossom aromas laced with subtle hints of exotic tea and citrus rind. Round and dense medium-bodied flavors that coat the palate on the solidly long mineral-inflected finish.117. Jean-Marc Boillot Puligny-Montrachet 2018, Burgundy
(90)$90
A crisp nose with green apple and freshly sliced pear. The palate is clean and fresh with white peach and orange zest, fine weight in the mouth with a lightly spiced, praline-tinged finish. Excellent.136. Jean-Marc Boillot Montagny Premier Cru 2018, Burgundy
(93)$46
Rich, unctuous and spicy, with enough acidity to keep the palate fresh and a hint of smoky reduction. Forest floor and resined on the nose. Vanilla bean, spearmint, nice perfume, elegant for the appellation.137. F. Carillon Bourgogne Blanc 2018, Burgundy
$40
Golden, luminous color. Rich and fresh aromas of yellow peaches play against a salty mineral backdrop. The palate is full of juicy, delicious fruit with a refreshing finish.
Sauternes
134. Château de Malle Sauternes 2011, Bordeaux
(92)$90
Beautiful golden dress! Fruity nose, very pure, ending with floral notes.On the palate, we find notes of honey, exotic ripe fruits, and a touch of acidity.
Sémillon
123. Château Climens Asphodèle Bordeaux Blanc 2018, Bordeaux
$42
New Arrivals
Sancerre
145a. Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Les Baronnes Blanc 2019, Loire
(92)$35
Subtle yet powerful, its persistence and harmony originate from the quality of the terroir. Crisp and fruity, this wine has some lime, apple and gun-flint aromas balanced by ripe tropical and yellow orchard fruits.Sauvignon Blanc
142. Grieve Double Eagle Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Napa Valley
$50
Opening with fresh lemon zest and a whiff of just-baked brioche, the wine’s buoyant fruit core takes on added richness and texture on the palate, riding an elegant acid lift through the long, lively finish.
115. Niner Edna Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Central Coast
(90)$24
Grassy aromas of cut lawn, lime peel and light cement show on the nose of this bottling.It's very lean and grassy on the palate as well, with touches of lime peel and a smooth texture.
Rosé
105. Domaine Serene R Rosè v. XI, Willamette Valley
(92)$41
The intriguing aroma profile offers notes of citrus blossom, fresh strawberries, and passion fruit.The wine enters with fresh acidity and carries through to a rich, creamy mid-palate and zesty finish.
104. Miraval Rosè 2020, Côtes de Provence
(92)$35
Fresh fruit, currants and fresh rose with a zest of lemon. Beautiful liveliness and gourmet notes subtly balance the mineral and saline notes. An irresistible wine that ends with a long finish with lemony notes.135. Commanderie de Peyrassol Cotes de Provence Rosè 2020, Provence $30
Subtle nose of citrus, vine peach, apricot and fine floral notes is inviting. It has a beautiful, dense palate, delicate and lively, and is notable for its balance and full body, punctuated by a long, fruity finish.
Champagne & Sparkling
139. Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut, Champagne
(92)$60
A lovely citrus nose that shows hints of white flowers, minerals and brioche; it is smooth texturedwith graceful structure, bright acidity and showing long, precise and vivid flavors.
122. Cesarini Sforza Brut Rosè N.V, Trento
(90)$30
Small red fruits and hints of spice. On the palate, the balanced freshness of Chardonnay blends with the complex fruitiness of Pinot Nero to give this sparkling wine its qualities of drinkability and silky elegance.138. J. de Villebois Crémant de Loire Brut, Loire
$30
Greenish yellow color sparked with delicate bubbles. Intense, fresh nose with buttery chestnut cream and citrus aromas. Brut dosage enhances the refreshing acidity and unctuous, long- lasting vanilla flavors.
