2019 Maroon Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Coombsville

2019 Maroon Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Coombsville

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MAROON

SPECIAL RESERVE
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
COOMBSVILLE 2019

2019 Maroon Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Coombsville

Paul Maroon acquired 37 acres in Coombsville over two decades ago, supplying grapes to Napa Valley’s leading wineries until 2009, when he ventured into crafting the inaugural vintage of Maroon. Coombsville gained AVA status in 2011, swiftly earning acclaim for its cooler climate, which imparts sophistication and elegant structure to its wines in the southern reaches of Napa Valley.

Maroon Estate’s 17 acres of vines reside in a bowl-shaped depression at the base of Mount George, an extinct volcano. This site provides a patchwork of rocky volcanic soil and fertile gravelly loams, ensuring efficient drainage and optimal water supply for the vines, culminating in impeccably balanced wines. 

The 2019 Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon arose from 30-year-old vines and some younger vines, providing a wide range of complex flavors and aromas, highlighting the exceptional vintage from Napa’s most celebrated new subregion.

MAROON
SPECIAL RESERVE
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 
COOMBSVILLE 2019
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“The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve is deep garnet-purple in color. Notes of blackberry pie, black cherry preserves, and warm cassis leap from the glass, leading to wafts of violets, mint tea, and tar with a hint of licorice. The medium to full-bodied palate is wonderfully soft-spoken and savory, with nice, ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness to support, finishing long and mineral-laced.”

95 Points

2019 Hendry Cabernet Franc Blocks 9D & 26 Napa Valley

2019 Hendry Cabernet Franc Blocks 9D & 26 Napa Valley

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HENDRY

CABERNET FRANC
BLOCKS 9D & 26
NAPA VALLEY 2019

2019 Hendry Cabernet Franc Blocks 9D & 26 Napa Valley

The Hendry family has cultivated grapevines in Napa Valley since 1939, accumulating over 80 years of expertise in viticulture and standing as one of the region’s most prominent wine families. 

Located in the southern part of Napa, their 203-acre ranch benefits from a substantial coastal influence from San Pablo Bay, contributing to fresh acidity and vibrant fruit. Block 26 and 9D, planted in 1998 and 2003, are the Estate’s only Cabernet Franc vines, initially intended for blending; however, George Hendry was so impressed with the fruit quality that he began bottling the Cabernet Franc independently. 

Aged 15 months in French oak, Hendry’s 2019 Cabernet Franc presents fine tannins and a soft texture with a depth of flavor that evolves in the glass and is drinking beautifully after time in the bottle.

HENDRY
CABERNET FRANC
BLOCKS 9D & 26
NAPA VALLEY 2019

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“The Hendry 2019 Cabernet Franc from Blocks 26 and 9D opens with beautiful aromatics of lavender, cloves, a wet stone minerality, plums, baking spices, and cigar box. On the palate, the wine has an elegant entrance with soft tannins and flavors of blackberry, red plum, mocha, and saffron, intricately laced with sophistication. The wine’s silky texture flows into a smooth finish that doesn’t let you forget why Cabernet Franc is so special.”

95 Points

2021 Joseph Jewell Pinot Noir Russian River Valley

2021 Joseph Jewell Pinot Noir Russian River Valley

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JOSEPH JEWELL

PINOT NOIR 2021
RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY

2021 Joseph Jewell Pinot Noir Russian River Valley

A stand-out value Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley, Joseph Jewell’s latest release earned a stellar 95-point score from Wine Enthusiast, and it’s been a favorite of our Pinot Noir customers for years. Proprietor/winemaker Adrian Jewell Manspeaker steadily crafts Pinot Noirs that foster a deep sense of connection through their approachability, balance, and authentic varietal character. 

Joseph Jewell’s Russian River Pinot Noir is a blend of carefully chosen barrels sourced from three highly distinct vineyard sites, selected to embody different microclimates within the renowned geographical region. 

The 2021 bottling reliably presents an outstanding wine, emerging from expressive fruit that supplies the essential elements for crafting Pinot Noir of opulent quality, marked by captivating refinement and remarkable value.

JOSEPH JEWELL
PINOT NOIR 2021
RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
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“This layered, nuanced, spicy wine offers enticing aromas, intricate flavors and a balanced, appetizing mouthfeel. Red and black cherries, cranberries, black tea and cinnamon are just a few of the flavor descriptors. Vivid acidity meets warm fruit ripeness for great balance.”

95 Points

2019 Rubia Proprietary Red Napa Valley

2019 Rubia Proprietary Red Napa Valley

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RUBIA

PROPRIETARY RED
NAPA VALLEY 2019

2019 Rubia Proprietary Red Napa Valley

Margaret and Joe Valenzuela founded Rubia Wine Cellars as a tribute to their love and deep desire to become a part of the winemaking world. The winery focuses on limited-production wines and strong friendships, allowing them access to renowned vineyards.

To pursue their vision, Margaret and Joe enlisted Julien Fayard as their winemaker, who had previously worked at much-heralded French vineyards such as Chateau Lafite Rothschild and Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte before relocating to the United States, assuming the role of Director of Winemaking under Philippe Melka. 

The 2019 production yielded 200 cases of powerful and concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon from hillside vineyards in Calistoga and Howell Mtn blended with 45% Coombsville AVA Merlot. The wine matured for 20 months in French oak before release and is now drinking beautifully with a long, resonant finish.

RUBIA
PROPRIETARY RED
NAPA VALLEY 2019
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“The 2019 Red Blend is plush, dark and wonderfully inviting. Black cherry, plum, mocha, spice and licorice are all kicked up in this juicy, potent Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend. Soft contours add to the wine’s immediacy and allure.”

92 Points

2019 Sequum Cabernet Sauvignon Kidd Ranch Vineyard Napa Valley

2019 Sequum Cabernet Sauvignon Kidd Ranch Vineyard Napa Valley

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SEQUUM

CABERNET SAUVIGNON
KIDD RANCH VINEYARD
NAPA VALLEY 2019

2019 Sequum Cabernet Sauvignon Kidd Ranch Vineyard Napa Valley

Hand-crafting powerful, terroir-expressive wines, Sequum is a boutique winery in Saint Helena led by Paul Skinner. With a Ph.D. in viticulture and soil science, Paul lives and breaths his Kidd Ranch Estate Vineyard, walking it daily. Knowing each vine like they are his children results in some of the most well-balanced wines that truly reflect their origin. 

The 2019 growing season saw a mild winter and spring followed by a warm summer and steady temperatures during harvest. This led to grapes reaching optimal ripeness levels, optimal concentration of flavors, and balanced acidity. 

Sequum’s 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a testament to the winery’s quality, showcasing power and depth for a sublime wine-drinking experience, with significant cellaring potential.

SEQUUM
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
KIDD RANCH VINEYARD
NAPA VALLEY 2019
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“The 2019 Sequum Cabernet is…” Spectacular.

2021 Ernest Estate Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

2021 Ernest Estate Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

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ERNEST

ESTATE PINOT NOIR
SONOMA COAST 2021

2021 Ernest Estate Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

Making a splash in Sonoma County’s Pinot Noir scene, Ernest Vineyards sources grapes from seven cool-climate sites in Sonoma County, artfully blending the diversity of this wondrous AVA from the Pacific coastline to the rolling coastal ranges. 

Ernest Estate nestles within the Freestone Valley, a region profoundly influenced by the Pacific Ocean, with cold temperatures and fog consistently enveloping the vineyards, reaping ideal fruit with robust structure and elegant restraint.

Winemaker Joseph Ryan prefers neutral oak barrels to highlight the essence and finesse of Pinot Noir with vibrant acidity and a nearly endless finish. The 2021 vintage yielded a limited 325 cases and was aged in French oak, enabling the exquisite transparency and pristine purity of the terroir to shine through.

ERNEST
ESTATE PINOT NOIR
SONOMA COAST 2021

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“The 2021 Pinot Noir Estate is a blend from the Cleary and Michael Vallentine ranches, both in Freestone. Bright and effusive, with striking depth, the 2021 is deep and beautifully layered right out of the gate. A rush of dark red/purplish fruit, rose petal, lavender, mint and blood orange build into the rich, heady finish. The 33% stems are not especially evident. This is the best wine I have tasted from Ernest so far. It would be great to see more wines here in this direction.”

95 Points

“The 2021 Pinot Noir Estate pours a rich ruby and offers pure, ripe aromas of fresh pine, black cherry, and toasted sage. This continues to the palate, with gorgeous ripe fruit that fills the palate with plush wild raspberry, smoky earth, and baking spice. Medium-bodied and long on the palate, with supple fruit up front and an excellent underlying structure, it’s drinking beautifully now but will benefit from another 6-12 months in bottle. It offers both immediacy and longevity. Drink 2023-2035.”

95 Points

2016 Chateau Chantelune Margaux Bordeaux France

2016 Chateau Chantelune Margaux Bordeaux France

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CHÂTEAU CHANTELUNE

MARGAUX 2016
BORDEAUX, FRANCE

2016 Chateau Chantelune Margaux Bordeaux France

Château Chantelune is a small estate with 40-year-old vines grown at the highest elevation within the Margaux AOC. 

José Sanfin, the director of Château Cantenac Brown, is the proprietor of Château Chantelune, and he focuses on producing the most exceptional quality fruit from his small vineyards.

This classic Right Bank Bordeaux centers on Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc. Even better, 2016 is considered one of the stand-out vintages of the last decade due to ideal weather conditions.

This vintage produced fruit with incredible structure, depth of flavor, and refined tannins, sculpting a wine that’s drinking beautifully now, with the ability to age.

CHÂTEAU CHANTELUNE
MARGAUX 2016
BORDEAUX, FRANCE

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“Owned by José Sanfins, director of Cantenac Brown, who also owns Haut Médoc property Château du Moulin. Chantelune is a tiny estate, but quality is high. Extremely silky with some lovely caramel and coffee bean notes alongside damson fruit. Here the flavours go all the way through the mid-palate, really making you smile, intense but not overpowering.”

91 Points

2021 Arietta Quartet Napa Valley Red

2021 Arietta Quartet Napa Valley Red

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ARIETTA

QUARTET 2021
NAPA VALLEY RED

2021 Arietta Quartet Napa Valley Red

Powerhouse Napa Valley Winery, Arietta, specializes in Bordeaux-style blends from carefully chosen cooler-climate vineyards. In 2005, the winery enlisted Andy Erickson as their winemaker to further the quality of their wines. Andy is known for his expertise in producing some of Napa Valley’s finest wines, including Screaming Eagle, Staglin, Mayacamas, and Harlan Estate.

The 2021 vintage ushered in a temperate growing season with stable weather that allowed the grapes to ripen to perfection with fully developed flavors and tannins. 

Arietta’s wines are known for their finesse, balance, and prototypical Napa style, celebrated by wine lovers worldwide, and this flagship Quartet red blend continues that legacy.

ARIETTA

QUARTET 2021

NAPA VALLEY RED

 

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“The 2021 Quartet wonderfully captures the vibrancy and depth of the 2021 vintage… The wine is a blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot, and it exhibits the full range of aromas and flavors that the blend implies. The Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from the cooler climes of Napa Valley, drives the profile of the wine, with dark, savory tones of graphite, sage, mocha, and mint underpinning a core of black and red fruits. The Cabernet Franc provides the perfect level of spice and aromatic interest, showing notes of lavender, cardomom, and subtle fennel seed. Merlot adds a juicy blue-fruited element, and a small dose of Petit Verdot grounds the wine with earth tones and a hint of wood extract.”

2015 Coplan The Chairman Red Blend Sonoma Valley

2015 Coplan The Chairman Red Blend Sonoma Valley

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COPLAN 

THE CHAIRMAN
RED BLEND 2015
SONOMA VALLEY

2015 Coplan The Chairman Red Blend Sonoma Valley

Coplan is a limited-production, boutique winery in Sonoma, with an estate vineyard boasting Cabernet Sauvignon vines planted in the Sonoma side of the Carneros region in the 1940s. The Chairman is their flagship red blend that pays homage to the founder’s father, representing the layers of flavors and aromas encountered when opening a beautiful, balanced bottle of wine.

Winemaker Jacqueline Yoakum, known for her past work at Littorai, Amaranthe, and Schramsberg and currently the lead winemaker for Keller Estate, expertly blends each vintage to capture the elements of the growing season and quality of the fruit. 

Drinking beautifully right now, the 2015 Chairman comprises 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, with a portion of the fruit harvested from 70-year-old vines, and 58% Merlot, aged in French oak for 24 months and producing a minuscule release of just 100 cases.

COPLAN 
THE CHAIRMAN
RED BLEND 2015
SONOMA VALLEY
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“The 2015 Coplan The Chairman Sonoma Valley Red Wine Blend 2015 begins with a supple, seamless nose with red and black currants, ripe blueberries, elegant lavender, sweet vanilla, cardamom, and Spring florals. The palate continues with smooth, deep, rich black and red berries, tart cherry, and black plum with light kitchen spices, coffee hints, saline, and more floral elements. The rich, round fruits are balanced beautifully with just enough bright freshness to keep the opulence from feeling heavy. Tasted in November of 2023, and is perfectly ready to drink now.”

93 Points

2019 Anthem Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder

2019 Anthem Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder

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ANTHEM 

CABERNET SAUVIGNON 
MOUNT VEEDER 2019

2019 Anthem Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder

Julie and Justin Arbuckle established Anthem to craft small quantities of luxurious, opulent wines that showcase the intense, concentrated flavors of mountain-grown fruit. Situated atop Mount Veeder, the estate enjoys a relatively cool microclimate, even during the warmest summer afternoons, thanks to its high elevation and refreshing coastal influences from the nearby San Pablo Bay.

Following an extensive selection process involving more than 100 candidates, Julie and Justin ultimately selected Jeff Ames as their winemaker due to his extensive experience as an assistant winemaker at Outpost and Schrader under Thomas Rivers Brown and his winemaking expertise from working at TOR and Rudius. 

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon from the property exudes a sultry, earthy minerality characteristic of Mount Veeder’s terroir. This wine is already turning heads with multiple scores in the mid-90s. It’s drinking great now and will continue to develop and impress for years to come.

ANTHEM 
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 
MOUNT VEEDER 2019
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“The 2019 Anthem Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon is simply outstanding. Utterly delicious, this Cabernet opens to aromas of ripe blackberries, blueberries, violets, graphite, sweet baking spices, dust and hints of loam all emerging from the glass. On the palate this possesses a full-bodied texture that is opluent with polished tannins and outstanding overall depth and concentration. It continues to impress as layers of ripe dark/red and blue fruits expand through the voluptuous finish. This is a wonderful wine that already drinking fantastic and also has all the elements to evolve gracefully for years to come.”

95 Points