LAIRD
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2013 NAPA VALLEY
When it comes to traditionally styled Napa Valley Cabernet, one of my favorite examples is from Laird Family Winery. As one of the largest land owners in Napa Valley, Laird has access to some terrific fruit sources. The 2013 Napa Cab is built from almost equal parts Mast Ranch and Flat Rock vineyards. The winery produces single vineyard Cabernets from both of these sites which retail for $80 to $90 per bottle… It’s a brand that I love, and in fact we featured their 2012 vintage as one of our top 5 wines of the year in 2017. At $53/btl the 2013 is simply stunning and a wine that shouldn’t be missed.
Laird has always attracted terrific winemakers. The wines are currently made by Brian Mox, who spent several vintages at Lewis Cellars. In 2013, Laird’s Consulting Winemaker was Paul Hobbs, one of the top winemakers in the world, having crafted such notables as Opus One, DuMOL, and Peter Michael to name a few. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Yountville spends an impressive 22 months in oak and generously delivers hedonistic delights with velvety tannins and great length. The most common reaction to tasting this one is “Why haven’t I heard of these guys before?” Consider yourself in-the-know!
LAIRD
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2013 NAPA VALLEY
Retails at: $60.00/btl
Your Price: $52.99/btl
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From Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, “Laird’s 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa is a strong effort, with deep blueberry and blackberry fruit, charcoal and licorice, a touch of spicy oak and moderate tannin. This should be a wine to drink in its first 3-4 years, but certainly has the stuffing and structure to last 15 more years.”
91+ Points
Customers who enjoy Laird’s 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet may also enjoy these terrific Laird Family Wines…
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LAIRD
2014 PINOT NOIR
PHANTOM RANCH
Retails at: $55.00/btl
Your Price: $49.99/btl
Winery Notes: “The aroma is a brilliant medley of rose petals, black cherry, licorice, and cedar. As the wine hits your palate, the lively acidity is evocative of tart strawberries, while undertones of toffee and marzipan slowly make their presence. The ripe tannins are well-integrated and allow for a lingering finish”
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LAIRD
2013 JILLIAN’S BLEND
PROPRIETARY RED
Retails at: $48/btl
Your Price: $44/btl
Flawlessly constructed, and with no shortage of brawn, Laird’s sensational 2013 Jillian’s Blend reveals a tapestry of beautifully knit, meaty and extravagant flavors. Absolutely brilliant, the 2013 is predominately Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), sourced from the winery’s famed Mast Ranch Vineyard. Their single vineyard Mast Ranch Cab sells for $80/btl,
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