When it comes to high quality domestic Cabernet Sauvignon, I can’t think of any brand that’s defined the space as dominantly as Silver Oak has over the past 4 decades. Silver Oak is one of the most recognizable names across the globe in premium level Cabernet Sauvignon from the New World. The upcoming release of the 2014 Napa Valley is an absolute classic that’s made in the distinctive Silver Oak style, divulging extravagant levels of sweet black fruits, camphor and vanilla. 2014 was another Blockbuster vintage, and this release displays the year’s amazing rich mouthfeel, weighty palate and dense core. The Wine Spectator rated the overall vintage for Napa Valley Cab 96 Points, rivaling the 2012 and 2013 vintages and they note that it produced many dense, charming, cellar-worthy wines.
Revealing beautiful focus and concentration, and supported by supple tannins that slowly reveal layer after layer of crushed blackberry, creamy black currants, rosemary, chocolates and hints of truffle. If you would like to add some of this classic Napa Valley Cabernet to your cellar, please do so right away and take advantage of special pre-release pricing and ground shipping included on all full or mixed 15 bottle cases to most States.
Release Date: February 2nd, 2019
SILVER OAK
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2014 NAPA VALLEY
Retails at: $125.00/btl
Pre Release: $114.99/btl
Winery Notes: “Our 2014 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has an opaque crimson color with a purplish hue. The alluring nose draws you in with notes of cassis, black cherry, pipe tobacco, salted caramel, cocoa beans and fresh strawberry. This full-bodied wine enters with a depth of flavor and offers mouth-coating, velvety tannins and flavors of cream soda and red fruit. Black currant and vanilla notes crescendo through the palate to the lengthy finish. This wine is drinkable upon release, but given proper cellaring conditions can be enjoyed through 2040.“
2014 Witchery Oakville Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
WITCHERY
2014 OAKVILLE RESERVE
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
It is an absolute thrill to find an upper-echelon Cabernet from a boutique winery with a couple extra years of age built in. In this particular case, it took an unusual circumstance for this one to still be available. Witchery uncovered a handful of cases of their flagship Oakville Reserve Cabernet from the heralded 2014 vintage, stowed away unnoticed in their warehouse for years. We opened a bottle at our last tasting and the bouquet alone was so intensely hedonistic that it rocked me to the core. This wine screams top-tier Oakville Cabernet and was hewn from a vineyard that sits directly South of Opus One. At under $100/btl, grab what you can, because once you taste how great the 2014 is right now, you’ll likely be on a witch-hunt for more.
Witchery’s 2014 Oakville Reserve flaunts a haunting perfume laced with crushed black fruits, camphor, burning embers that come intertwined with black chocolates, dried violets and roasted espresso. Those of you who tasted any of the previous vintages of Witchery know what this wine is capable of… Multiply that hedonism by two extra years in the bottle, and, well you get the picture…
WITCHERY
2014 OAKVILLE RESERVE
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Retails at: $110.00/btl
Your Price: $99.99/btl
Tasting Notes: “Profound, intoxicating aromas aromas of majestic blue and black fruits, white chocolate, and cassis soar from the glass. Extravagant layers of chocolate covered blueberry, plum, roasted coffee, and black-cherry completely wrap your palate. The pure, fine grain tannins are gently woven throughout and carry the wine effortlessly through the long voluptuous finish…”
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2014 Enos Totem Ridge Vineyard Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
ENOS
2014 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
TOTEM RIDGE VINEYARD
KNIGHTS VALLEY
How great can a wine really be at this price? Anybody that’s tasted VISTA and JOSEPH JEWELL knows first-hand the quality of wines that we’ve been able to find at that price. The new 2014 ENOS Cabernet is in the same category. The vintage brought a fuller, richer and more structured wine, which is exactly what this wine needed to become something you are going to think about for a long time. When you taste it for the first time you’ll be shocked by the level of quality, which is amplified in all the right places… The vineyard is located on the Southern edge of the Knight’s Valley, which is an appellation shared with icons like Peter Michael and Anakota and at $60/btl this Cabernet would likely make you very happy. At our price it’s one of the best wines that I’ve ever tasted.
Commanding a presence from one of Napa Valley’s best vintages, one that the Wine Spectator describes as producing “dense, charming, cellar-worthy wines,” the 2014 bursts from the glass with intense dark fruits, beautifully intertwined with vivid red currants, veins of minerals, lavender, chocolates, and slate. On the palate the wine is deep and rich with intriguing, expansive flavors that bring you back for more. This wine is only produced in exceptional vintages, so don’t wait for the next one to secure yours…
ENOS
2014 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
TOTEM RIDGE VINEYARD
KNIGHTS VALLEY
Retails at: $60/btl
Tasting Notes: “An enticing wine that has a beautifully pungent nose of bright red fruits, fresh black currants, green sage and cracked black pepper. The approach is rich, concentrated and envelopes your palate with focused pressed blackberries, graphite, crème de cassis and cigar box. The wine is vibrant and intense with impressive balance and brimming with crushed blueberries and ripe blackberry fruit followed by tobacco leaf and vanilla spice box. The finish is long, and expansive with slightly dusty tannins… Unbelievable for the price” 93 Points
2014 Joseph Jewell Russian River Valley Chardonnay
JOSEPH JEWELL
2014 CHARDONNAY
RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
When a winery’s Pinot Noir ranks as the best value wine that I’ve ever experienced, my expectations are set really high for their Chardonnay as well. I’m happy to tell you that Joseph Jewell’s 2014 Russian River Chardonnay exceeded every expectation… Stunning on every level, and just like their Pinot, the mouthfeel and textures are absolutely sublime, which is a a hallmark of their brand. The compelling textures are achieved in part from fermenting in both stainless steel tank and French oak Barrels. At the winery’s $35/btl retail price this wine will have you feeling like you’re on cloud 9, but if you join our Insider’s Club email list (it’s free) you’ll unlock special offers.
The 2014 Russian River Valley combines two unique Chardonnay clones, Old Wente and Starr Ridge. The grapes were forged from steep hillside vineyard and the flavors are clear and precise and wash over your palate with energy and momentum. Kept for 15 months in barrel, the 2014 is simply gorgeous right now… the only downside is there were less than 400 cases made.
JOSEPH JEWELL
2014 CHARDONNAY
RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
Retails at: $35/btl
Tasting Notes: “Yellow straw color in the glass, this beauty has classic aromas of lemon curd, ripe apple, spring flowers and toast. Elegant and bright on the palate with succulent flavors of mixed citrus and apple with a supple opulence. It is beautifully constructed, impeccably balanced and finishes long and smooth with all of the elements integrated in a seamless, beautiful wine.”
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2014 Giacomo Grimaldi Barolo Piedmont, Italy
GIACOMO GRIMALDI
2014 BAROLO
PIEDMONT, ITALY
There’s a renaissance happening in Piedmont, with some Italian producers moving towards a more elegant and approachable style of winemaking. The more traditional approach is to produce wines that are more tightly-wound, compact and need more time in the cellar before they’re ready to enjoy. One of the best examples of the newer style of winemaking is Giacomo Grimaldi’s 2014 Barolo. Their method of combining 12 months in oak barrels and 18 months in larger casks lends to the wines balance and approachability. The wine still hasn’t lost its sense of history and antiquity that comes from the Barolo vineyards, one of which the Grimaldi family has owned and farmed since 1930. In fact, it’s that feeling combined with the new approach to winemaking that truly makes this wine special. We loved it so much that we bought every bottle available in California before our glasses were even emptied, and we taste pretty fast.
Scrumptious, focused and harmonious all come to mind when tasting this remarkable wine. The 2014 is big and round, with penetrating fruits wrapped in black chocolates, dusted with savory spices. This could be the poster child for that “new school” style of winemaking that once you taste it, you’ll have a tough time going back. It is extremely limited and will most likely sell out today!
GIACOMO GRIMALDI
2014 BAROLO
PIEDMONT, ITALY
Your Price: $42.99/btl
From The Wine Spectator: “Cherry and plum flavors resonate throughout this red, joined by notes of eucalyptus, tar, tobacco and spice. The fruit persists, with a firm grip of tannins as this fades on the finish…” 92 Points
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2014 Laird Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
LAIRD
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2014 NAPA VALLEY
Laird models strength, consistency, and value, and when it comes to traditionally styled Napa Valley Cabernet, theirs is one of the best. As one of the largest vineyard owners in Napa Valley, Laird has access to some terrific fruit sources. The 2014 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 an earlier vintage as one of our top 5 wines of the year in 2017. Their 2014 made a big impression on our panel with deep and impressive core, layered in dark chocolate, plum and blackberry and etched with character. At $55/btl this classic Napa Valley Cabernet should not be missed…
Laird has always attracted terrific winemakers. The wines are currently made by Brian Mox, who spent several vintages at Lewis Cellars. In 2014, 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 nearly two years in oak and generously delivers hedonistic delights with velvety tannins and great length. If you enjoy classically styled and full-bodied Napa Valley Cabs, you won’t want to miss this latest release from Laird.
LAIRD
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2014 NAPA VALLEY
Retails at: $60.00/btl
Your Price: $54.99/btl
From Vinous: “A rich, unctuous wine, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is sweet, layered and enveloping in feel. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, cloves and new leather are all fused together. This is an especially intense, flamboyant expression of the vintage.”
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2014 Joseph Jewell Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
JOSEPH JEWELL
2014 PINOT NOIR
RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
We’ve introduced some unbelievable values this year, more so than in any year previously. However, there’s just one wine that I can honestly say is the best wine I’ve ever tasted in this price range. For that reason, Joseph Jewell’s Russian River Valley Pinot was an easy choice as my #3 wine of the year in 2018. After all, the 2014 combines fruit from Hallberg, Floodgate and Bucher Vineyards… Williams Selyem and Gary Farrell fans likely recognize these sites. The 2014 washes over your palate with stunning balance, detail and length, and it perfectly portrays everything that I look for in cool climate California Pinot Noir. It truly drinks like a killer forty dollar Pinot, and wines like this don’t come around often. Make sure to join our Insider’s Club for special pricing and be the first find out about these hidden gems.
This Pinot hasn’t left my mind, or my glass for very long since I first tasted it, and in equal detail are the mineral-laced blueberries, bramble fruit, black tea, dried rose and touches of violets that are etched in my memory. The 2014 elevated for 11 months in Francois Freres, Ermitage and Rousseau barrels, and has blossomed over the last 3 years in the bottle. If you love Pinot Noir, and better yet, even if you don’t… try a case of this, and I think you’ll become and instant fan.
JOSEPH JEWELL
2014 PINOT NOIR
RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
Retails at: $38/btl
Winery Notes: “A special barrel selection from our favorite Russian River vineyard sites, this wine offers elegance from start to finish. This wine beckons with an exquisite bouquet of raspberry and black cherry laced with hints of rose petals and violets. A soft mid-palate is highlighted by fresh, bright red fruits that linger long on the finish.”
2014 Joseph Jewell Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
JOSEPH JEWELL
2014 PINOT NOIR
RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
When I first introduced Joseph Jewell’s sensational value Pinot in September, I asked you what the best wine that you’ve ever tasted in the $20 range was? I’m confident now that many of you have had a chance to try this Pinot, you would agree that it is this Joseph Jewell… I can tell you without ANY hesitation that it’s my choice too and I personally bought 7 cases for my home cellar, which tells you what I think of it. The 2014 combines fruit from Hallberg, Floodgate and Bucher Vineyards… Williams Selyem and Gary Farrell fans likely recognize these sites. The 2014 washes over your palate with stunning balance, detail and length, and it perfectly portrays everything that I look for in cool climate California Pinot Noir. It truly drinks like a killer forty dollar Pinot, and wines like this don’t come around often at this price
This Pinot hasn’t left my mind (or my glass for very long) since I first tasted it, and in equal detail are the mineral-laced blueberries, bramble fruit, black tea, dried rose and touches of violets that are etched in my memory. The 2014 was elevated for 11 months in Francois Freres, Ermitage and Rousseau barrels, and has blossomed over the last 3 years in the bottle. If you love Pinot Noir, and better yet, even if you don’t… try a case of this, and I think you’ll become and instant fan.
JOSEPH JEWELL
2014 PINOT NOIR
RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
Retails at: $38/btl
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Winery Notes: “A special barrel selection from our favorite Russian River vineyard sites, this wine offers elegance from start to finish. This wine beckons with an exquisite bouquet of raspberry and black cherry laced with hints of rose petals and violets. A soft mid-palate is highlighted by fresh, bright red fruits that linger long on the finish.”
2014 Parusso Barolo Anniversary Edition
PARUSSO
2014 BAROLO
ANNIVERSARY EDITION
The name Parusso reflects among other things, generosity, wisdom, and romance, and the winery’s 2014 Anniversary Edition Barolo embodies each of those qualities and more. The 2014 is powerful, complex and dangerously captivating… You can taste the wisdom that comes along with more than 50 years of winemaking. Absolutely classic, the 2014 opens up to enchanting aromas of crushed red berries, wild plum, white truffle, dried rose and holiday spices. What I love most about Parusso Barolo is that it never fails to sweep me off of my feet when I taste it, and it’s rare to get that feeling at under fifty bucks…
Combining fruit from four iconic vineyard sources including Mariondino, Mosconi, Le Coste and Bussia, Parusso also makes single vineyard Barolos from each of these sites that retail in the $70-$100/btl range… At $49.99/btl, the Anniversary Edition is a striking value in top-quality Barolo, and Vinous calls it one of the most stunning wines of the vintage. I strongly recommend adding a case of this rare and gorgeous Barolo to your cellar. With 94+ Points from Vinous, don’t wait too long to secure yours…
PARUSSO
2014 BAROLO
ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Your Price: $49.99/btl
From Vinous: “Marco Parusso’s 2014 Barolo is one of the most stunning wines of the vintage… Rich, deep and explosive on the palate, with stunning aromatic presence and overall intensity, the 2014 is remarkably vivid. Beams of supporting tannin give the wine its energy and persistence. Wild cherry, plum, mocha, dried flowers and lavender are some of the many nuances that take shape as this superb Barolo continues to show off its remarkable complexity and personality. The 2014 was vinified with 100% whole clusters and spent 24 months in French oak, 100% of it new.” 94+ Points
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2014 Silverado GEO Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon
SILVERADO
2014 GEO CABERNET SAUVIGNON
COOMBSVILLE, NAPA VALLEY
Coombville is one of Napa’s hottest up-and-coming regions, and at the same time it’s one of the coolest, literally… The cooler daytime temps allow the Bordeaux varietals to slowly ripen, developing deep, complex flavors. I find Cabernet Sauvignon from Coombsville incredibly alluring with a sort of earthy hedonism that makes them absolutely unique. The soils are rocky and volcanic, and the wines always reflect those characteristics beautifully. Luminaries Caldwell, Paul Hobbs, Pahlmeyer, Purlieu, Meteor and Favia to name just a few, all source from this idyllic terroir. Silverado has farmed their Mt. George Ranch Vineyard in Coombsville for a couple of decades, and GEO was made to celebrate 20 years there.
Silverado Vineyards is owned by the Disney family, who bought their first 81 acre vineyard in Yountville in 1976. They’ve since strategically acquired vineyards in Stags Leap, Carneros and Coombsville, propelling the winery to become exclusively estate-grown. The 2014 GEO perfectly illustrates all of the hallmarks that I love about Coombsville with concentrated blackberry, scorched earth, sultry minerals and satiny texture. With the 95 Point score from James Suckling, don’t wait too long to secure your case.
SILVERADO
2014 GEO CABERNET SAUVIGNON
COOMBSVILLE, NAPA VALLEY
Your Price: $74.99/btl
From James Suckling: “Vibrant aromas of blueberries and blackcurrants follow through to a full body, a tight and dense center palate and a long and silky finish. So beautiful. Polished and refined...” 95 Points
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