2022 Post & Vine Carignane Lodi California

2022 Post & Vine Carignane Lodi California

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Post & Vine

Carignane 2022
Mule Plane Vineyard
Lodi, California

2022 Post & Vine Carignane Lodi California

The Post & Vine Carignane sets itself apart by returning to something California doesn’t always prioritize: its own history. Drawn from old vines in Lodi, it carries a natural depth and balance that doesn’t need shaping, only preservation. Under Rebekah Wineburg, the wine reflects a deliberate choice to step away from modern excess and allow the vineyard to define the outcome.

Mule Plane Vineyard exists as part of California’s earlier chapter, where Carignane was planted for durability, not prestige. Decades later, those same vines now offer something far more compelling: depth shaped by age, and structure that forms naturally. That continuity gives the wine its foundation, connecting it directly to a farming style that has largely disappeared.

That foundation allows Rebekah to do what she does best: step back. After years working at estates like Rudd, Staglin, Ornellaia, and Quintessa, her approach is intentional. She applies that experience not to shape the wine, but to protect it, guiding it so that what defines it remains intact from start to finish.

Post & Vine
Carignane 2022
Mule Plane Vineyard
Lodi, California

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“This dark red colored Carignane from Post & Vine opens with a forest floor and red raspberry bouquet with hints of nutmeg and pencil shavings. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is well-balanced, smooth, and fresh with nice tension. The flavor profile is spiced red plum and stony minerality blend with notes of red licorice and oolong tea. We also detected hints of cranberry and lingonberry. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and moderate fine-grained tannins stick around for a very long time. We would pair this outstanding value Carignane with poached salmon with wild rice and raspberry vinaigrette or roasted lamb with rosemary. Enjoy – KWGTP”

93 Points

2024 Zialena Sauvignon Blanc Geyserville

2024 Zialena Sauvignon Blanc Geyserville

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Zialena

Sauvignon Blanc
Geyserville, 2024

2024 Zialena Sauvignon Blanc Geyserville

The 2024 Zialena Sauvignon Blanc is the product of nearly a century of uninterrupted stewardship. From the same Alexander Valley estate first cultivated by Giuseppe Mazzoni in the early 1900s, it carries forward a lineage rarely seen in California, where ownership, farming, and intent have remained aligned across generations.

That continuity finds its clearest expression in the cellar, where Mark Mazzoni approaches the wine with experience shaped by decades rather than ideology. Fermentation in concrete, including egg-shaped vessels, allows the wine to evolve without interference, preserving what the vineyard gives while refining texture and structure. Each decision reflects a familiarity earned over decades, not imposed in pursuit of style.

The 2024 growing season unfolded with a steady rhythm that favored balance, allowing the vineyard to progress without interruption. At a site shaped by decades of observation, these are the years that matter most. The wine captures that alignment, where conditions and experience converge to produce something both precise and complete.

Zialena
Sauvignon Blanc
Geyserville, 2024
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“The Zialena 2024 Sauvignon Blanc from Alexander Valley opens with the inviting scent of lemon poppy seed muffins, followed by bright Meyer lemon, honeydew melon, and juicy mango, accented by orange blossom florals and vanilla. On the palate, the wine has rich, concentrated flavors of lemon curd, sweet cream, raw almonds, hints of tropical fruits, and delicate floral notes, giving a balance between freshness and roundness. The finish is long and polished, showcasing both opulence and brightness.”

94 Points

Ghost Block Sauvignon Blanc wine bottle from MorganLee Vineyard, Napa Valley.

2024 Ghost Block Sauvignon Blanc MorgaenLee Vineyard

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Ghost Block

Sauvignon Blanc
MorgaenLee Vineyard
Yountville 2024

Ghost Block Sauvignon Blanc wine bottle from MorganLee Vineyard, Napa Valley.

In a valley defined by Cabernet, crafting a Sauvignon Blanc of substance takes conviction. Yountville provides ideal conditions, with warm afternoons and cool evenings that sharpen flavor while preserving texture. The 2024 Ghost Block Sauvignon Blanc captures that equilibrium with precision, layering lemon citrus, grapefruit, and fresh florals over structure shaped by old vines and intentional blending. This is Sauvignon Blanc with lineage and depth, built with purpose.

Its foundation is organically farmed, dry-farmed vines, some planted in 1978, their roots set deep in Yountville soils. The block is harvested in three measured passes, each pick capturing a distinct point of maturity, from vibrant citrus tension to fuller ripeness. Together, they form a complete portrait of one vineyard, amplifying complexity without losing sense of place.

In the cellar, that detail is preserved and refined. Whole-cluster pressing maintains purity, while barrel fermentation and seven months of aging shape integration and lift. A modest 2 percent of Sémillon adds subtle breadth to the mid-palate, extending the finish without softening the wine’s edge. The result is poised and luminous, a Sauvignon Blanc of precision, texture, and lasting presence.

Ghost Block
Sauvignon Blanc
MorgaenLee Vineyard
Yountville 2024
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“The Ghost Block 2024 MorgaenLee Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc hails from Yountville in Napa Valley and opens with an exuberant bouquet of cherry blossoms, jasmine, gooseberries, freshly cut lemon slices, ruby grapefruit, passion fruit, mangos, golden apples, and a wet stone minerality. On the palate, the wine is bright and energetic, with crisp acidity, flavors of lemon zest, white peaches, and guavas, all seamlessly layered. This wine has a clean, focused precision and structure, enhancing its freshness, with a long, refreshing finish.”

94 Points

2024 Raig De Raim Garnatxa Blanca Terra Alta, Spain

2024 Raig De Raim Garnatxa Blanca Terra Alta, Spain

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Raig De Raïm

Garnatxa Blanca
Terra Alta, Spain 2024

2024 Raig De Raim Garnatxa Blanca Terra Alta, Spain

From Terra Alta, the widely recognized birthplace of Garnatxa Blanca, Raig de Raïm stands as a definitive expression of what the grape can achieve at its highest level. Precise yet generous, it delivers energy and structure in equal measure, revealing Garnatxa Blanca’s full range with all elements in a steady balance. Its sense of completeness feels earned rather than constructed, the natural result of shaping the variety where it has always belonged.

That precision is rooted firmly in Terra Alta’s soils. Organically farmed vines, aged between 10 and 25 years, are planted in clay-chalky terrain that naturally promotes lift and definition. These conditions sharpen acidity and give the wine its architectural line, allowing fruit and structure to move together rather than with weight.

In the cellar, careful handling completes the picture. Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel preserves aromatic detail and freshness, allowing the wine’s natural energy to remain intact. There is no oak to soften or distract, only a clear, focused expression that carries through to a finish defined by lift, and linear persistence.

Raig De Raïm
Garnatxa Blanca
Terra Alta, Spain 2024

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“The color of pale straw in the glass, this blend of Garnatxa blanco and Macabeo deliver fresh, youthful enticement with a combination of citrus blossoms, ripe apples, pear, and a squeeze of fresh pineapple. The acidity is well housed in a succulent palate and crisp finish.”

91 Points

2018 Vina Pomal Organic Reserva Rioja Spain

2018 Vina Pomal Organic Reserva Rioja Spain

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Viña Pomal

Organic Reserva
Rioja, Spain 2018

2018 Vina Pomal Organic Reserva Rioja Spain

Rooted in Haro, one of Rioja’s most historically charged enclaves, Bodegas Bilbaínas’s Viña Pomal speaks with the authority of place. Founded in 1901, the estate is Rioja’s longest-standing bottling winery, its extensive estate vineyards forming the backbone of a house style guided by continuity rather than reinvention. This classic Rioja Alta subtly resets expectations for what a traditionally framed Reserva can deliver at this level.

The 2018 vintage is built entirely on Tempranillo, a focused expression that allows variety and zone to emerge without dilution. Sourced from certified organic vineyards, the wine favors equilibrium, emphasizing freshness, structure, and natural balance. In a Reserva category often shaped by blending, this purity feels deliberate, sharpening the wine’s connection to place.

In the cellar, tradition completes the picture. A long maceration builds depth and structure before the wine is raised for eighteen months in American oak, a hallmark of classical Rioja élevage. The result is a Reserva defined by polish and drinkability, where savory nuance, measured oak, and fresh fruit move in alignment.

Viña Pomal
Organic Reserva
Rioja, Spain 2018

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“All Tempranillo, the 2018 Vina Pomal Reserva is a medium-bodied red aged 18 months in American oak and 18 months more in bottle. Smooth, supple tannins provide a rounded richness of red fruit and a hint of citrus, with light spice, anise, and woody undertones. It has the classic element of balsamic that floats between aromas of violet and vanilla. Drink now through 2030.”

92 Points

2021 Flanagan Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast

2021 Flanagan Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast

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Flanagan

Cabernet Sauvignon
the beauty of three
North Coast 2021

2021 Flanagan Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast

Born from the same discipline as Flanagan’s flagship Cabernets, the 2021 the beauty of three North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon rewrites expectations. Made without shortcuts and raised alongside the estate’s most important wines, it exists because Flanagan chose care over compromise. The result is a Cabernet defined by proportion, shaped by intention rather than outcome.

Sourced primarily from the Kelsey Bench in Lake County, with complementary fruit from Sonoma County, the beauty of three strikes a measured balance between power and refinement. Cabernet Sauvignon forms the structural core, while Merlot adds dimension and nuance, bringing composure and lift. The focus remains on precision and movement, allowing each vineyard source to speak without unnecessary intervention.

The 2021 growing season further sharpened that sense of place. Lower yields and careful vineyard work delivered fruit with natural energy and definition. Time in barrel, followed by extended bottle rest, has preserved those qualities, resulting in a Cabernet that expresses its origin and season with confidence.

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Cabernet Sauvignon
the beauty of three
North Coast 2021
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“The Flanagan 2021 North Coast ‘Beauty of Three’ Red has a fresh and linear profile, with aromas of raspberry and cherry, layered with ripe plum and blackcurrant, plus earthy notes of damp soil, fallen leaves, and black tea leaves. On the palate, the wine is clean and precise, with a seamless, elegant structure and refined tannins that frame the fruit without weight. The wine has balanced acidity that carries it through a polished finish, emphasizing purity and restraint.”

93 Points

2023 Frisson Proprietary Red Toucher Vineyard Napa Valley

2023 Frisson Proprietary Red Toucher Vineyard Napa Valley

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Frisson

Proprietary Red
Toucher Vineyard
Napa Valley 2023

2023 Frisson Proprietary Red Toucher Vineyard Napa Valley

Frisson’s 2023 Toucher Vineyard Proprietary Red captures a more refined side of Napa Valley, one defined by balance, nuance, and drinkability rather than sheer force. Built on a Cabernet core and shaped by careful blending, it delivers immediate appeal while retaining the structure and detail serious Napa reds demand. The result feels both current and timeless, polished yet expressive.

That refinement begins in Toucher Vineyard, a valley-floor site where gravelly loam soils provide natural concentration and control. Thoughtful vineyard design and modern trellising promote even ripening, allowing the fruit to build depth while preserving freshness. The vineyard’s inherent balance comes through clearly in the glass, grounding the wine’s elegance in its true origins.

In the cellar, a patient, measured approach carries that balance forward. Twenty months of aging in French oak adds texture and cohesion without overshadowing the fruit, allowing each component to settle into harmony. Generous yet composed, the wine unfolds with ease, finishing with confidence and an effortless pull toward the next glass.

Frisson
Proprietary Red
Toucher Vineyard
Napa Valley 2023
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“An easy-drinking, medium-bodied red dominated by Cabernet and Merlot, balancing blackberry and black cherry fruit with spiced plum and lighter touches of apricot and ripe fig. Elegant cedarwood spice weaves a blanket around the bright, lifted fruit, while the palate offers a soft, supple, and smoothly textured feel. The fruit source is Toucher Vineyards, a valley floor site on gravelly loam soils.”

93 Points

2021 Marquis de Goulaine Touraine Sauvignon Blanc Loire Valley France

2021 Marquis de Goulaine Touraine Sauvignon Blanc Loire Valley France

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Marquis de Goulaine

Touraine Sauvignon Blanc
Les Landelles 2021
Loire Valley, France

2021 Marquis de Goulaine Touraine Sauvignon Blanc Loire Valley France

Marquis de Goulaine’s Les Landelles Sauvignon Blanc delivers a level of freshness, balance, and site expression that immediately sets it apart as an exceptional value. Floral aromatics and fresh herbal notes emerge with immediacy and restraint, capturing Touraine’s cool influence and mineral soils in strikingly pure form.

That purity is rooted firmly in Touraine’s geology and climate. Beneath the vines, tuffeau limestone intermingles with sands and flint clays, soils that naturally favor tension and aromatic definition. Above ground, the region’s position between Atlantic influence and a more continental rhythm allows Sauvignon Blanc to ripen slowly, preserving acidity while sharpening expression.

Les Landelles delivers its message with Loire-like precision. Bright acidity defines the structure, bringing focus to citrus and herbal notes while allowing the wine’s mineral character to surface naturally. There is no excess weight, resulting in a finish that feels both refreshing and distinctly place-driven.

Marquis de Goulaine
Touraine Sauvignon Blanc
Les Landelles 2021
Loire Valley, France

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“The Marquis de Goulaine 2021 Touraine Les Landelles is lively and expressive, with aromas of lime zest, grapefruit pith, subtle green tropical fruit notes, and freshly cut grass, white peach, and chalky soil. On the palate, the wine is sharp and focused, driven by racy acidity and flavors of citrus, green apple, and gooseberry, with a Touraine limestone minerality. The wine finishes clean and with hints of oceanic salinity and a crisp, refreshing sensation.”

94 Points

2023 Sans Liege The Offering Central Coast Red

2023 Sans Liege The Offering Central Coast Red

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Sans Liege

The Offering 2023
Central Coast Red

2023 Sans Liege The Offering Central Coast Red

Sans Liege captures the lively energy of the Central Coast through a Rhône-inspired lens, presenting itself as a conversation between worlds. Rooted in Rhône tradition and shaped by California terrain, the wine reflects a deliberate pursuit of balance, texture, and expression.

At the center of this dialogue is Curt Schalchlin, whose time in France fostered a strong respect for Rhône varietals and their expressive range. Rather than replicate Old World formulas, Schalchlin applies those lessons locally, sourcing fruit across Paso Robles and Solvang with an eye toward nuance and harmony. His approach is guided by observation and nuance, allowing each site to contribute its distinct element to the blend.

In the 2023 vintage, these harmonious flavors come together with notable brilliance. Bright acidity carries layered flavors, while soft tannins provide shape without weight. The Offering moves seamlessly from lift to depth to savory resonance, finishing with a sense of balance that invites another sip and rewards time in the glass.

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The Offering 2023
Central Coast Red
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“The Offering 2023 Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre blend by Sans Liege is bright, fresh, and concentrated, beginning with aromas of rose petals, cranberries, raspberries, blackberries, vanilla, white pepper, and black tea leaves. On the palate, the wine has a balanced complexity of flavors, including red cherries, plums, mixed berry pie, cured meats, peppercorns, and dark chocolate, that glide on the palate. The wine has silky tannins, creating a smooth mouthfeel, and the concentration of the flavors carries into the finish, ending with a crisp, rocky minerality.”

94 Points

2021 PureCru Sangio Vetta California

2021 PureCru Sangio Vetta California

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PureCru

Sangio Vetta
California 2021

2021 PureCru Sangio Vetta California

Sangio Vetta reflects a lifetime of study distilled into a single bottle. Crafted by Mitch Cosentino, a winemaker with more than four decades of experience, the 2021 release bears the mark of someone who understands Italy’s great reds not as an admirer, but as a practitioner. Shaped with the structure, restraint, and age-worthy balance associated with Brunello, it is driven by a deliberate pursuit of elegance rather than excess.

That depth of understanding has earned Cosentino rare international respect. His invitation from the Italian government to speak at the World Conference for Nebbiolo is a distinction seldom granted to non-Italian winemakers, reflecting mastery rooted in substance rather than style. Sangio Vetta benefits directly from this rigor, guided by a philosophy that values precision over spectacle.

The 2021 vintage is composed with intent, built on a Sangiovese core and supported by carefully measured additions of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Petite Sirah. Each component is vinified separately, then seamlessly integrated through extended oak aging. The result is a wine whose balance feels natural and resolved, revealing depth, lift, and clarity without sacrificing its identity.

PureCru
Sangio Vetta
California 2021
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“The PureCru 2021 Sangio Vetta offers an Old World take on California, a Sangiovese-dominant blend with Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Petite Sirah. The nose is bright and aromatic with dried flowers, rose petals, Morello cherries, pomegranate, dried oregano, cloves, and a dusty, clay-like minerality. On the palate, the wine has vibrant flavors of cherries, cranberries, cloves, savory spices, carried by lively acidity, depth, and complexity. The tannins are well integrated, and the finish is long, weaving through a range of flavors. This wine has excellent aging potential, though it’s already beginning to show off.”

96 Points