2021 Krupp Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon The Wheelman Napa Valley

2021 Krupp Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon The Wheelman Napa Valley

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Krupp Brothers

Cabernet Sauvignon
The Wheelman
Napa Valley 2021

2021 Krupp Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon The Wheelman Napa Valley

In the mid-1990s, the Krupp brothers were captivated by a rugged 750-acre parcel atop Atlas Peak. Despite its formidable challenges—water scarcity, isolation, and volcanic, rocky terrain—the brothers were determined to cultivate a vineyard. After numerous unsuccessful attempts to locate an underground water source, they succeeded with the unconventional aid of a water witch.

The Stagecoach Vineyard, a testament to the Krupps’ perseverance and vision, has become one of Napa Valley’s most iconic properties. It produces bold, penetrating wines with extraordinary structure. The Wheelman, a limited-production Cabernet Sauvignon, is renowned for its exceptional quality, robustness, and volcanic minerality. Aged 22 months in 70% new French oak, the 2021 release is approachable now but promises to evolve gracefully for years to come.

Embrace the legacy of the Stagecoach Vineyard by experiencing the extraordinary Wheelman Cabernet Sauvignon.

Krupp Brothers
Cabernet Sauvignon
The Wheelman
Napa Valley 2021

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“The Krupps Brothers The Wheelman Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is loaded with enticing dark fruit and spice, delivering a complex and elegant experience. The nose is initially brooding, revealing rich notes of black plums, ripe Bing cherries, and a touch of chocolate-covered espresso beans. Indian spices and a subtle hint of fresh lavender add complexity, while rocky mineral nuances provide an earthy element. The wine is supple and silky on the palate, with a concentrated yet elegant structure. Pure and linear, the distinctive flavors of sweet red and black berries and vanilla spice dance across the tongue, creating a vibrant, complex tapestry. The finish is lingering, leaving a lasting impression of the wine’s great depth and character. Drink or cellar until 2036.”

93 Points

2022 Black Pine Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

2022 Black Pine Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

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BLACK PINE

PINOT NOIR
SONOMA COAST 2022

2022 Black Pine Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

For over four decades, Roger Roessler honed his craft in fine dining. Yet, amidst the delectable plates and discerning palates, a deeper passion blossomed – a love for wine. This passion is now bottled in the exceptional Roger Roessler Black Pine Pinot Noir.

Black Pine is more than just a wine; it’s a testament to Roger’s dedication to producing value Pinot Noir. Crafted from meticulously hand-selected vineyards along the Sonoma Coast, this Pinot Noir offers remarkable consistency across vintages. Each bottle reflects the artistry of his cherished grower partnerships, culminating in a symphony of flavors sure to impress.

The 2022 release is a vibrant expression of this dedication. Its silky texture caresses the palate while brilliant notes of fruit and spice dance on the tongue. This Pinot Noir transcends expectations, offering an unparalleled experience at a truly inviting price point.

BLACK PINE
PINOT NOIR
SONOMA COAST 2022
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“The 2022 Black Pine Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir opens projecting a captivating nose with red cherries leading the way, mingling with baking spices. A hint of dried mushrooms adds an earthy complexity, while a floral lilac note infuses elegance. On the palate, the wine is a delightful dance between bright fruit and subtle earthiness. Tart cranberries and juicy pomegranate dance with cola bean, creating a dynamic flavor profile. A liquid mineral element adds complexity, complementing the lush texture and keeping the wine fresh. The vibrant, supple fruit combines with a lush palate, creating a smooth, harmonious drinking experience. It offers a complex, intriguing aromatic profile and a juicy, vibrant palate. The combination of bright fruit, subtle earthiness, and a touch of minerality makes this a truly enjoyable Pinot Noir.”

94 Points

2021 Ehlers Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Jean Leducq St. Helena

2021 Ehlers Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Jean Leducq St. Helena

with No Comment $100 and overCabernet SauvignonKevin VogtNapaSt. HelenaUSA

EHLERS ESTATE

CABERNET SAUVIGNON
JEAN LEDUCQ
ST. HELENA 2021

2021 Ehlers Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Jean Leducq St. Helena

Established in 1886, Ehlers Estate, located in one of Napa’s most elite neighborhoods, crafts beautiful wines reminiscent of an older Napa Valley style marked by robust structure, balance, and a palpable sense of place. The historic estate and stone winery were established in the late 1800s by Bernard Ehlers and purchased by the Leducq family in 1987, also the founders of the Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research.

Mike Wolf, one of the leading viticulture experts in Napa Valley, whose past and present clients include To Kalon, Scarecrow, and Vine Hill Ranch, manages the vineyard. The Jean Leducq Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a single block on the estate and pays tribute to founder Jean Leducq’s legacy and strong work ethic.

The 2021 is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, and though young, it is powerfully seductive on the first sip and takes your palate on a rollercoaster ride of flavor complexity, ending in a long, smooth finish with a lasting impression.

EHLERS ESTATE
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
JEAN LEDUCQ
ST. HELENA 2021

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“The Ehlers Estate 2021 Leducq Cabernet Sauvignon has incredible depth and opens with aromas of volcanic rocks, petrichor, bergamot, boysenberry, melted chocolate, and cigar box. On the palate, the wine has flavors of black cherry, blackberry, baking spices, and dusty minerality. The wine has a robust flavor intensity with a long finish that carries on and on with a silky texture. This wine is outstanding now and will improve with a few years of age if you can stand to hold onto it that long.”

97 Points

2022 DuMol Pinot Noir Wester Reach Russian River Valley

2022 DuMol Pinot Noir Wester Reach Russian River Valley

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DuMOL

PINOT NOIR
WESTER REACH 2022
RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY

2022 DuMol Pinot Noir Wester Reach Russian River Valley

DuMOL’s Wester Reach Pinot Noir embodies nearly thirty years of expertise, dedication, and commitment to capturing the Russian River Valley’s most striking characteristics. The winery, founded in 1996, focuses on crafting supremely balanced wines true to their varietal, region, and terroir. 

DuMOL’s Wester Reach Pinot Noir intertwines fruit from DuMOL Estate, Hanna, Dutton Ranch, Flax, and Placida Vineyards, highlighting the Russian River Valley’s most defining attributes.

The 2022 release exudes balance and sophistication, powered by vibrant red fruit, subtle earthy nuances, wildflowers, and silky textures that genuinely reflect the region’s hallmarks, leaving your taste buds yearning for another sip.

DuMOL
PINOT NOIR
WESTER REACH 2022
RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY

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“The 2022 DuMOL Wester Reach Russian River Valley Pinot Noir begins with a bright, rich, sultry nose with powerful ripe cherries, strawberry preserves, crushed rocks, cola bean, shiitake mushrooms, wild white rose petals, and pie spices. The palate is focused, linear, layered, and concentrated with pomegranate, mandarin peel, pie cherries, boysenberries, and nutmeg. While bright and fresh as Pinot Noir should be, it also has a savory character that balances the intense fruit, leading to a long, powerful finish. I can’t wait to drink more…”

96 Points

2021 Harvey & Harriet Red Blend San Luis Obispo

2021 Harvey & Harriet Red Blend San Luis Obispo

with No Comment $30 and underCentral CoastKevin VogtPaso RoblesProprietary RedUSA

HARVEY & HARRIET

RED BLEND 2021
SAN LUIS OBISPO

2021 Harvey & Harriet Red Blend San Luis Obispo

In each vintage since its creation, the Harvey & Harriet Red from Paso Robles impresses critics and consumers alike with its remarkable depth of flavor and harmonious marriage of classic varieties at a very modest price. Eric Jensen, Booker Vineyard’s founder and winemaker, was named the 2022 Paso Robles Wine Industry Person of the Year for his years of passionate winemaking, outstanding leadership, and vision.

The Harvey and Harriet brand is a tribute to Eric’s parents, who loved wine but most likely couldn’t afford today’s upper-echelon wines. Still, this bottling consistently offers superior quality at an incredible value. 

The 2021 release delivers depth of flavor, balanced tannins, and a rich tapestry of fruit and earthy notes, and its complex yet approachable profile makes it a standout.

HARVEY & HARRIET
RED BLEND 2021
SAN LUIS OBISPO

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“…a smoking good blend based on Bordeaux varieties that tastes like it costs three times the price. Cassis, graphite, violets, and classy oak define the aromatics, and it’s beautifully balanced, medium to full-bodied, has a ripe, layered mouthfeel, and a great finish. Don’t miss this crazy value in Bordeaux blends from California!”

93 Points

2019 Pope Valley Winery Proprietary Red Napa Valley

2019 Pope Valley Winery Proprietary Red Napa Valley

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POPE VALLEY WINERY

PROPRIETARY RED
NAPA VALLEY 2019

2019 Pope Valley Winery Proprietary Red Napa Valley

Nestled in the northeastern hills beyond Howell Mountain in a quiet part of Napa Valley, Pope Valley Winery owns and farms eighty acres of premium vines. The winery’s pair of estate vineyards yield outstanding wines that embody the distinct qualities of the Pope Valley AVA. Each meticulously crafted wine adheres to the highest standards of winemaking excellence, placing them in a league that would typically command triple-digit prices among other Napa Valley wines.

The Director of Winemaking, Jean Hoefliger, works closely with Winemaker Greg Fitzgerald, combining their extensive expertise, passion, and inherent skill to craft top-tier wines, elevating the winery to a world-class standard. 

The 2019 Proprietary Red Wine is 84% Merlot and 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, both sourced from the Eakle Ranch Estate, giving the vineyard’s signature complexity from its Pleasanton loam and Bressa-Dibble soils that produce wines with distinctive, expressive character.

POPE VALLEY WINERY
PROPRIETARY RED
NAPA VALLEY 2019
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“The Pope Valley Vineyards Proprietary Red 2019 begins with a ripe nose of dark fruits, chocolate, sweet florals, and a touch of pie spice. The palate continues with wild blackberries, ripe cherries, a hint of vanilla, pencil lead, and dried herbs. The balance of sweet, ripe fruits balances savory characteristics that add to the complexity and depth. This wine finishes with a moderately long finish that will pair beautifully with smoked or grilled meats.

92 Points

 

2021 Petricor By Pinea Ribera Del Duero Spain

2021 Petricor By Pinea Ribera Del Duero Spain

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PETRICOR

by PINEA
RIBERA DEL DUERO
SPAIN 2021

2021 Petricor By Pinea Ribera Del Duero Spain

A force in the Ribera del Duero region of Spain, Pinea Winery produces high-scoring Tempranillos ranging from $65-$175, and they’re the makers of “17”, one of our most popular Spanish wines over the years. The winery has a well-established reputation for 100% varietal Tempranillo, locally called Tinto Fino.

Now entering the value market, Pinea released a new wine, Petricor, named after the enchanting aroma that frequently arises following a rainstorm, particularly after long dry spells, which the Ribera del Duero commonly experiences.

Crafted with meticulous attention to the region’s terroir, the 2021 Petricor captures the essence of the vines with an average age of over 30 years and the rich, sun-soaked soils. This wine presents itself at a price point that delivers remarkable value compared to wines of similar caliber, especially if you’re already a fan of Pinea’s remarkable quality and style.

PETRICOR
by PINEA
RIBERA DEL DUERO
SPAIN 2021

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“The Petricor 2021 Ribera del Duero by Pinea is fresh and bright with notes of red cherry, plum, black raspberry, and black tea leaves. On the palate, the wine has soft tannins and flavors of bright, ripe black and red fruits, dark chocolate, and earthy undertones. This wine was vinified in a lighter style than some of the more robust examples in the region and provides a delightful, easy-drinking Tempranillo with an impressive intensity of flavor.”

93 Points

2018 Blankiet Prince Of Hearts Proprietary Red Napa Valley

2018 Blankiet Prince Of Hearts Proprietary Red Napa Valley

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BLANKIET

PRINCE OF HEARTS 
PROPRIETARY RED
NAPA VALLEY 2018

2018 Blankiet Prince Of Hearts Proprietary Red Napa Valley

Blankiet Estate was established in 1996 after Claude and Katherine Blankiet seized the opportunity to acquire an untouched hillside parcel behind Dominus’ Napanook vineyard in Yountville. The location boasts a cooler-climate terroir compared to other areas in Napa Valley, thanks to its eastward orientation, featuring radiant sunny mornings and refreshing, shaded afternoons, preserving the natural acidity and resulting in impeccably balanced, concentrated fruit.

The Prince of Hearts features a Bordeaux-style blend composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, referred to by Antonio Galloni and Robert Parker as one of Napa Valley’s top “Super-Seconds,” listed in the same category as Screaming Eagle’s “Second Flight” and Harlan’s “The Maiden.” 

All estate fruit, the 2018 release epitomizes the glorious vintage as it’s beginning to show off some seriously sophisticated character and super-premium fruit quality. The wine is showing so good right now; it’ll make you feel like royalty when you taste it. 

BLANKIET
PRINCE OF HEARTS 
PROPRIETARY RED
NAPA VALLEY 2018

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“Checking in as close to an even split of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with around 1% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, the 2018 Prince Of Hearts Red offers a stunning, Bordeaux-like nose of red and black currants, new leather, lead pencil, graphite, and bouquet garni. With medium to full-bodied richness, a seamless, elegant texture, classy background oak, and a great finish, this head turner has plenty of richness, yet it’s the balance, purity, and texture that keep you coming back to the glass. Bravo!”

97 Points

2019 Bodegas Bianchi IV Generacion Single Block Malbec

2019 Bodegas Bianchi IV Generacion Single Block Malbec

with No Comment $40-$50ArgentinaKevin VogtMalbecUco Valley

BODEGAS BIANCHI

IV GENERACIÓN | SINGLE BLOCK
GRAN MALBEC 2019
VALLE DE UCO, ARGENTINA

2019 Bodegas Bianchi IV Generacion Single Block Malbec

Bodegas Bianchi’s roots trace back to 1928 when Valentin Bianchi achieved his dream of acquiring a vineyard in Argentina. Enzo, Valentin’s son, served as a visionary winemaker at the Estate for over fifty years, and his passion and unwavering commitment to continually elevating the quality of the estate created a lasting legacy. Notably, the family heritage and involvement in winemaking have contributed significantly to the quality and success of Argentine wines.

The IV Generación celebrates the fourth generation of the Bianchi family. The Gran Malbec comprises grapes from a single block in the Los Chacayes estate vineyard, producing a powerful expression of high-elevation Malbec. 

The final blend differs yearly as specific barrels are selected to represent each harvest. The 2019 vintage impressed our panel by perfectly balancing power and finesse with intense fruit concentration, elegant spice, and a silky finish.

BODEGAS BIANCHI
IV GENERACIÓN | SINGLE BLOCK
GRAN MALBEC 2019
VALLE DE UCO, ARGENTINA
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“One tremendously exceptional red. Spiced cedar, mulberry, and black tea join garden herbs and violets for an intense, yet juicy, red. Tannins are plush and a dot of white pepper seasons generous blackberry jam notes.”

97 Points

 

2021 Marietta Angeli Zinfandel Alexander Valley Estate

2021 Marietta Angeli Zinfandel Alexander Valley Estate

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MARIETTA

ANGELI ZINFANDEL 2021
ALEXANDER VALLEY ESTATE

2021 Marietta Angeli Zinfandel Alexander Valley Estate

A pioneer in crafting high-quality California Zinfandel, Chris Bilbro established Marietta in the late 1970s, collaborating closely with his sons, Scot and Jake. In 2012, Scot and Jake took over the winery, carrying on their father’s legacy of producing exceptionally balanced, varietally expressive Zinfandels.

For decades, the Bilbro family meticulously sourced top-quality fruit from trusted local growers, fostering connections that eventually led to the co-ownership of some vineyards. The Angeli Zinfandel, for instance, draws its unique character from vineyards nestled at the entrance of a narrow canyon, where gravel channels interweave with terraced hillsides, shaping the land’s distinctive terroir.

The 2021 Angeli Zinfandel belongs to the Estate Series, a collection celebrating the winery’s deep-rooted connection to the land. This exceptional vintage was aged for 15 months in neutral barrels, seamlessly blending with a touch of Petite Sirah and Syrah for added spice and complexity.

MARIETTA
ANGELI ZINFANDEL 2021
ALEXANDER VALLEY ESTATE

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“…a gorgeous Angeli in 2021 that is incredibly expressive and perfumed. Blueberry, boysenberry and blackberry give way to wafts of graphite, gobs of violet and even touches of tangerine. The medium to full-bodied palate explodes with concentrated fruit and expansive layers of floral perfume and spice. It has a powdery frame, bursts of mouthwatering acidity and a very long, nuanced finish.”

96 Points