2024 Sonoma-Cutrer Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma County

2024 Sonoma-Cutrer Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma County

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Sonoma-Cutrer

Sauvignon Blanc
Sonoma County 2024

2024 Sonoma-Cutrer Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma County

Sonoma-Cutrer’s 2024 Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc weaves a compelling narrative of tradition intertwined with daring innovation, gracefully bridging the Old World’s meticulous sensibilities and California’s audacious spirit. For over four decades, Sonoma-Cutrer has skillfully interpreted the myriad microclimates of Sonoma Valley, transforming its diverse terroirs into bottles that capture moments and create memories.

Central to Sonoma-Cutrer’s philosophy is an unwavering commitment to sustainability and a deep respect for the natural rhythms that sustain their vineyards. Each grape cluster is hand-selected at the peak of ripeness, then swiftly chilled to 50°F, preserving its vibrant freshness and crisp acidity.

The 2024 Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc emerges as a vivid tapestry woven from estate-grown grapes and carefully curated parcels from trusted growers. Aged exclusively in stainless steel tanks to highlight its pristine freshness, the wine offers an exhilarating symphony of bright orchard fruit and vibrant minerality. At just $25, this wine is ready to elevate your next summer gathering. 

Sonoma-Cutrer
Sauvignon Blanc
Sonoma County 2024

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“The Sonoma-Cutrer 2024 Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc opens with a d a vibrant medley of freshly sliced apples, white peach, pear, nectarine, and a subtle chalky minerality. On the palate, the vibrant medley of fresh stone and tropical fruits brings a juicy, orchard-fresh quality, and sweet baking spices complemented by wet stones creating a refined texture, adding a touch of warmth and nuance. The wine is impeccably balanced—fresh, crisp, and clean—with a lifted acidity highlighting its elegance and graceful finish that lingers with notes of purity and finesse.”

93 Points

2022 Kanzler Pinot Noir Russian River Valley

2022 Kanzler Pinot Noir Russian River Valley

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Kanzler

Pinot Noir 2022
Russian River Valley

2022 Kanzler Pinot Noir Russian River Valley

With the 2022 vintage, Kanzler presents a Pinot Noir that unfolds like a dialogue between vineyard and winemaker—intimate, expressive, and unmistakably Russian River Valley. Each sip tells a story of meticulous craftsmanship, echoing Kanzler’s uncompromising dedication to producing Pinot Noir that surpasses anticipation, embodying vibrant fruit and layered character.

Kanzler Vineyard’s fruit is cherished, forming the backbone of some of California’s most celebrated Pinot Noirs for over two decades. When renowned producers like Kosta Browne, Lynmar, and Rivers-Marie consistently return vintage after vintage, it underscores the confidence inspired by extraordinary terroir and meticulous farming practices.

Winemaker Alex Kanzler skillfully blends estate-grown grapes with carefully selected fruit from four neighboring vineyards, each chosen for its unique contribution to the wine’s refined complexity. His intuitive approach to winemaking is gentle, precise, and thoughtful, resulting in a Pinot Noir of striking elegance and lasting presence. A wine that genuinely captures the heart and soul of the Russian River Valley.

Kanzler
Pinot Noir 2022
Russian River Valley
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“Aromas of toasty barrel spice and cherry lollipop waft from the nose of this medium bodied wine. The palate is saturated with flavors of raspberry candy, menthol, caramel and black tea. Pair this with miso glazed salmon. Best from 2026-2035.”

91 Points

2021 O'Saughnessy Cabenret Sauvignon Howell Mountain

2021 O’Saughnessy Cabenret Sauvignon Howell Mountain

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O’Shaughnessy

Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain 2021

2021 O'Saughnessy Cabenret Sauvignon Howell Mountain

O’Shaughnessy’s 2021 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is a captivating tribute to one of Napa Valley’s most revered terroirs, elegantly embodying the region’s signature intensity, striking depth, and complexity. Perched at elevations surpassing 1,500 feet, the vineyard blocks thrive amidst volcanic soils and cooler mountain temperatures, culminating in a Cabernet of extraordinary longevity and compelling presence.

Founded by visionary Betty O’Shaughnessy Woolls, the estate has steadily forged a reputation built upon the seamless union of power and finesse. The 2021 vintage exemplifies her original vision, representing the pinnacle of her pursuit to craft wines of unparalleled elegance and expressive clarity.

Under the expert guidance of acclaimed winemaker Sean Capiaux, formerly of Peter Michael Winery, the 2021 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon reflects its high-altitude heritage. With impressive high-90s ratings, this wine is a distinguished addition to any cellar, promising years of graceful evolution, making now the perfect time to procure a wine that beautifully captures the essence of Howell Mountain.

O’Shaughnessy
Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain 2021

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“Darker currants, scorched earth, iron, violets, dark chocolate, and smoked tobacco all emerge from the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain. Based on 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, along with small amounts of Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Carmenere, and St. Macaire, it’s full-bodied and rich, with an iron-laced, meaty character and powerful structure. Aged two years in French oak followed by a year in bottle, this killer effort will need 4-5 years of patience and keep for two decades.”

97 Points

2023 Clementine by Cold Spring Vin Blanc El Dorado California

2023 Clementine by Cold Spring Vin Blanc El Dorado California

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Clementine

by Cold Spring
Vin Blanc 2023
El Dorado, California

2023 Clementine by Cold Spring Vin Blanc El Dorado California

With crystalline focus and aromatic depth, the 2023 Clementine Vin Blanc redefines the possibilities for Rhône-inspired whites grown in California’s high-altitude terrain. Perched in the Sierra Nevada foothills at elevations where the Pacific’s cooling influence meets summer warmth, the vineyards yield grapes of dazzling clarity and depth.

With a soul rooted in the Rhône Valley and a voice unmistakably Californian, this wine captures the rare harmony between sun-drenched fruit and alpine lift. Harvested at the apex of ripeness, the 2023 vintage pulses with natural energy. Winemaker Adam Smith employs whole-cluster pressing and wild yeast fermentation, allowing the vineyard’s voice to speak with purity and intention.

During our tasting, which featured White Burgundies and other Californian whites—some costing twice or even three times as much—Clementine emerged as the unexpected star. Its brilliance lies in its balance: a wine that stirs both intellect and emotion. For those seeking something simultaneously soulful and electric, this bottle sets a new standard—a beautifully kept secret worth discovering.

Clementine
by Cold Spring
Vin Blanc 2023
El Dorado, California

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“The Clementine 2023 Vin Blanc is perfumed with aromas of white blossoms, chamomile, honeycomb, buttercream frosted peach Danish pastry, lime, and tangerine. On the palate, the wine has flavors of yellow apple, ripe pear, juicy apricot, sweet spices, and a subtle exotic hint of lychee. The wine is floral and expressive with a gentle roundness on the finish.”

93 Points

2020 The Mascot Proprietary Red Napa Valley

2020 The Mascot Proprietary Red Napa Valley

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The Mascot

Proprietary Red
Napa Valley 2020

2020 The Mascot Proprietary Red Napa Valley

Will Harlan’s The Mascot shares the hallmarks of Napa Valley’s most elite wines, blending meticulous farming, expert winemaking, and prestigious vineyard pedigree. This wine serves as an accessible introduction to Napa Valley’s most upper-echelon Cabernet Sauvignons, showcasing the same commitment to quality that defines the region’s premier producers.

Sourced from the younger vines of BOND, Harlan Estate, and Promontory, The Mascot offers a vivid and unique expression of its exceptional lineage. With each swirl, it reveals a glimpse of the unique terroir and the evolving character of these iconic estates, delivering a wine that reflects the vintage and its storied origins with elegance and clarity, piquing your curiosity with each sip.

While the exact blend may vary, The Mascot is typically composed of 85-95% Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by touches of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Crafted in an intensely captivating and beautifully balanced style, it delivers a lush, harmonious experience. As one of the few select retailers with access to this extraordinary wine, we are thrilled to offer you the opportunity to experience it firsthand!

The Mascot
Proprietary Red
Napa Valley 2020

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“This is a stunning wine that is sure to impress. It has a complex and elegant nose, with aromas of ripe blackberries, pipe tobacco, baker’s chocolate, and sweet violets. The palate is equally impressive, with flavors of brambly black currants, black tea, and firm, dusty green tannins. The wine has a compact and elegant structure, with intense fruit and a long, lingering finish. It is still quite young, but it will evolve beautifully over the next decade or more.”

95 Points

2021 Staglin Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Estate Napa Valley

2021 Staglin Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Estate Napa Valley

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Staglin

Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford Estate
Napa Valley 2021

2021 Staglin Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Estate Napa Valley

Staglin’s 2021 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon commands attention with its layered complexity, intricate detail, and deep connection to its origins. It embodies the essence of Rutherford: a harmonious balance of structured tannins and supple fruit, anchored by the distinctive earthy minerality known as “Rutherford dust.”

The vineyard, rooted in history, lies on the gravel-rich benchlands at Rutherford’s southwestern edge. First cultivated in the 1860s, these venerable soils flourish under the Staglin family’s thoughtful stewardship, guided by care, conscience, and a vision for the future. Their approach yields not only exceptional fruit but also wines that carry the weight of their heritage, reflecting the character of their place rather than mere style.

Winemaker Fredrik Johansson, shaped by his time at Outpost, Schrader, and Maybach, shapes this expression with precision. In the 2021 vintage, he crafts a wine of remarkable balance—powerful yet refined, poised yet vibrant. This Cabernet leaves a lasting impression, offering a pure and enduring glimpse into one of Napa Valley’s most storied and soulful sites. One taste, and you’ll be instantly seduced.

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford Estate
Napa Valley 2021

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“The finest example of this estate I’ve ever tasted, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a flat-out sensational effort that hits perfection. Exhibiting a deep purple hue as well as a smorgasbord-like array of cassis, scorched earth, chocolate, and spicy wood, it has a Pauillac-like cedar pencil character, full-bodied richness, and voluptuous, a layered, multi-dimensional mouthfeel, and sweet tannins. While there’s considerable structure, it’s concealed by the wine’s extravagant fruit, richness, and opulence. This prodigious, sensationally pure, heavenly Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon needs to be forgotten for 4-5 years and will have another three decades of overall longevity.”

100 Points

2011 Anakota Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Montana Vineyard

2011 Anakota Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Montana Vineyard Knights Valley

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Anakota

Cabernet Sauvignon
Helena Montana Vineyard
Knights Valley 2011

2011 Anakota Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Montana Vineyard

Anakota’s 2011 Helena Montana Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a captivating expression of patience, precision, and the rugged splendor of Knights Valley. Over a decade in bottle has shaped this wine into a refined experience of commanding power, depth, and seductive charm. Founded in the early 2000s by visionary vintner Jess Jackson, Anakota draws from the volcanic slopes of Mount St. Helena to craft wines of remarkable distinction.

Under the guidance of celebrated vigneron Pierre Seillan and acclaimed winemaker Chris Carpenter, Anakota employs a micro-cru approach, vinifying individual vineyard blocks to highlight terroir. Initially underappreciated due to the cool, wet 2011 vintage, this Cabernet has evolved, its concentrated fruit and robust tannins maturing into a wine of striking elegance and depth.

Perched at 950 feet, the Helena Montana Vineyard benefits from gravelly volcanic loam soils, impeccable drainage, and cooling Pacific breezes, defining its extraordinary character. Anakota’s commitment to meticulous viticulture has elevated Knights Valley’s global standing, with the 2011 Cabernet vividly showcasing the vineyard’s ability to produce wines of profound complexity and enduring allure.

Anakota
Cabernet Sauvignon
Helena Montana Vineyard
Knights Valley 2011
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“Inky, deep and gorgeous, the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Montana Vineyard emerges from the glass with blackberry jam, cassis, sweet spices, menthol and cloves. This is a surprisingly juicy, full-bodied wine with superb depth for the year. Typically firm Knights Valley tannins support the finish. All the elements fall into place nicely. I am intrigued to see how the 2011 ages. There is certainly plenty to look forward to here.” 

91+ Points

2021 Frogs Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Estate

2021 Frogs Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Estate

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Frog’s Leap

Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford Estate 2021

2021 Frogs Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Estate

Frog’s Leap 2021 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon offers remarkable value, embodying the essence of Napa Valley’s storied terroir through organic and dry farming. Each sip reveals the vision of founder John Williams, whose dedication to organic agriculture has shaped the estate since 1981. Drawing inspiration from his early years at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Williams cultivates his vines with a deep trust in nature.

The heart of this wine lies in Frog’s Leap’s commitment to dry farming, a deliberate choice to forgo irrigation, encouraging the vines to delve into Rutherford’s fertile, mineral-rich soil. Through this struggle, the grapes yield intense, distinctive flavors, marked by the region’s iconic Rutherford dust and a profound, unique identity.

Frog’s Leap embraces sustainability not as a passing trend but as a core responsibility, guiding every step from vine to bottle. The 2021 Rutherford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, lauded with a 95-point score from Decanter, is a wine to experience, contemplate, and remember.

Frog’s Leap
Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford Estate 2021

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“Dry-farmed Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes are aged 20 months in mostly neutral French oak barrels. Unfined and unfiltered. A rather dark, meaty, and savoury expression from this iconic Rutherford Estate helmed by founder and proprietor John Williams. Opaque ruby in colour shows black olive, dusty earth, and graphite. Medium-bodied and intensely perfumed on the palate, wit builds in elegance, almost defying its rather muscular aromatic profile. Fresh, balanced, quite complex, and quite cellar-worthy.”

95 Points

2021 Scarlett Zinfandel McGah Vineyard Rutherford Estate

2021 Scarlett Zinfandel McGah Vineyard Rutherford Estate

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Scarlett

Zinfandel 2021
McGah Vineyard
Rutherford Estate

2021 Scarlett Zinfandel McGah Vineyard Rutherford Estate

Scarlett’s 2021 Zinfandel vividly embodies the generosity of Rutherford’s storied terroir through a vibrant lens. Born from soils enriched by centuries of mountain runoff, woven with gravelly loam and sandy alluvium, this wine draws its essence from Napa Valley’s heart. Here, Zinfandel flourishes, intertwining bold raspberry, wild bramble, and exotic spice into an evocative tapestry that honors Rutherford’s heritage while forging a distinct path.

Renowned winemaker Mike Smith skillfully crafts this captivating Zinfandel, drawing on artistry honed alongside Napa’s Thomas Rivers Brown. Celebrated for his work at distinguished estates like Maybach Family, Carter Cellars, and Tamber Bey, Smith infuses this wine with striking depth and seamless balance, masterfully blending vibrant fruit intensity with graceful refinement.

Emerging from the remarkable 2021 vintage, this wine exudes charm and accessibility. Beneath its lively character lies a deeper narrative—a profound connection to place, inviting you to savor Rutherford anew.

Scarlett
Zinfandel 2021
McGah Vineyard
Rutherford Estate

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“Ripe red, blue, and black fruits, cigar, and incense notes all emerge from the 2021 Zinfandel, a brilliant example of the variety that’s medium to full-bodied, has a soft, supple mouthfeel, fine tannins, and a great finish. This complex, layered, incredibly satisfying wine will evolve for 7-8 years and is well worth drinking.”

94 Points

2021 Dehlinger Goldridge Pinot Noir Russian River Valley

2021 Dehlinger Goldridge Pinot Noir Russian River Valley

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Dehlinger

Goldridge Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley 2021

2021 Dehlinger Goldridge Pinot Noir Russian River Valley

Dehlinger’s 2021 Goldridge Pinot Noir flows with the grace of a dancer and the quiet strength of nature—elegant, poised, and deeply tied to its origins. Established in 1975 by Tom Dehlinger, the winery played a pivotal role in shaping the Russian River Valley’s character. With expertise in biochemistry and viticulture, Tom crafted winemaking into a precise integration of science and terroir.

This wine derives its vitality from the renowned Goldridge soils—ancient, sandy loams formed from uplifted marine beds, lending finesse and vibrancy. These soils, valued for their excellent drainage and mineral depth, produce fruit of exceptional purity and complexity. At Dehlinger’s estate vineyard, the vines’ deep roots draw a unique intricacy, yielding fruit with striking clarity.

Sustainably and dry-farmed, the vineyard flourishes without irrigation, cultivating resilience in the vines and authenticity in every sip. In the cellar, meticulous care prevails—grapes ferment with native yeasts and age in French oak, allowing the wine to mature while preserving its sense of place. It was the first bottle emptied at a recent tasting, a clear sign of its captivating charm and impeccable quality.

Dehlinger
Goldridge Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley 2021

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“A medium ruby color, the 2021 Pinot Noir Goldridge is highly expressive out of the gate, offering spicy and well-layered with notes of baking spice, cinnamon, dried violets, ripe raspberries, and brambly herbs. Medium-bodied, it has a great spine of acidity, a texture of fine tannins, and a long finish with a note of perfume. Drink it over the next 15 years.”

95 Points