California Wines
We have the keys to obtaining these wine rarities, vintage wine varietals, and fine wine, while they are in stock.
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2010 Palermo Cabernet $32. (It’s Back) 2009 Mercury Head Cabernet $75.(Amazing wine) 2008 Mercury Head Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $75. Prisoner $29.
Saldo Zinfandel $28.
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Orin SwiftDave Phinney is the creator of this label, with a wide variety of magnificent blends and single varietals. Dave is one of the nicest and kindest individuals in the wine business. His wines are sensational and the labels are pure genius. If you are smart and quick enough you should acquire the Palermo and Mercury Head before they sell out. |
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2009 Passenger $75.
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PassengerThis is a project by Kimberly Jones, the most thrilling and selective wine broker in the United States and Chris Blanchard a Master Sommelier with an exquisite palate. This is the 2nd vintage of a very exciting project that just gets better. |
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2010 The Prisoner $38.
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The PrisonerThe 11th vintage that has been one of our great sellers by Orin Swift. |
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2009 Pinot Noir $95.
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AubertHis wines rank along side of the worlds finest. |
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Dusi Ranch Paso Robles Zinfandel $45.
Hayne Napa Zinfandel $85.
Pesenti Zinfandel $42.
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Turley Wine CellarsThe world’s premiere zinfandel specialist put these allocated wines on center stage. Napa Valley based Turley Wine Cellars joined the Paso Robles wine scene in 2000 with the purchase of the 80-year-old Pesenti Vineyard. The Pesenti wines in those days could be described charitably as rustic, but Larry Turley recognized the potential of the old vineyard. The winery’s Pesenti Vineyard Zinfandel is made in the typically huge Turley style. |
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Sea Smoke Pinot Noir $85.
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Sea SmokeSea Smoke, with a focus on Pinot Noir, was established in 1999 in Sta. Rita Hills. The Pinots have the dark color and concentration typical of the area, and they quickly attained cult status. The cuvee Botella is the most approachable. The wines labeled Southing, Ten and One Barrel are bigger and more complex. Sea Smoke Pinot Noir is tremendously impressive. |
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2006 Strawman 375ML $175.
2002 Noble Man 375ML $150.
2006 Kolibri $275.
2006 Noble Man 375ML $175.
2006 Raven Grenache $225.
2007 Pictures $249.
2007 Labels $249.
2008 B20 Syrah $299.
2008 “The Line” Grenache $299.
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Sine Qua NonOf the thousands of labels created, there are few that can rival those of Manfred Krankel’s. His belief that each wine deserves its identity like that of naming a child. That no wine is ever duplicated, thus his wines are literally Sine Qua Non – Something utterly indispensable.
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2003 “The Maiden” $250.
2005 “Harlan Estate” $1,299.
2006 “Harlan Estate” $795.
2007 “Harlan Estate” $950.
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HarlanBill Harlan is the proud owner of this 240 acre estate and 40 acre vineyard in the western Mayacamas hillsides of Oakville. Wine-maker Bob Levy, with oversight from consultant Michel Rolland, makes only 18,000 bottles per year of the extraordinarily complex and seamless Estate Cabernet and a second wine called The Maiden. Harlan Estate is one of Napas’ highly desirable cult Cabernets with a long waiting list of would-be-buyers, and collectors often willing to pay two to three times the release price for each new vintage.
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2006 Meritage Cabernet Blend $65.
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon $65.
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon $60.
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G K GGreg Gorman is a sophisticated and urbane fine-art photographer. His love of wine came about in a rather interesting fashion. He was called upon to shoot a project for Dave Phinney of Orin Swift fame. Being a huge fan of Mercury head, one of their extraordinary wines, he then was hooked. One year later he approached Dave for comments and feedback in regards to sourcing some of the finest grapes for his very own wine. The 2006 was his very first blend. His extraordinary wines are sold exclusively here at The Wine Merchant and the following restaurants: Spago of Beverly Hills, Ago in Los Angeles, The Porch and The Dock in Newport Beach.
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2003 Bond “Vecina $395.
2004 Bond “Vecina” $395.
2005 Bond “St Eden” $395.
2005 Bond “Vecina” $395.
2006 Bond “Melbury” $395.
2006 Bond “Quella” $395.
2006 Bond “Vecina $395.
2007 Bond “Melbury” $599.
2007 Bond “Quella” $599.
2007 Bond “St Eden” $599.
2007 Bond “Vecina” $599.
2007 Bond “Pluribus” $599.
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BondPluribus, Vecina, St. Eden, Quella & MelburyBond Estates is a seperate venture by the Harlan Estate team of Bill Harlan, winemaker Bob Levy, and vineyard manager Mary Hall, with Master Sommelier Paul Roberts as director. The concept was to make small amounts of terroir-driven wines from purchased grapes in partnership with six small hillside vineyards around Napa Valley.
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| Bucella 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon $149.
Mica 2008 Bucella Cabernet Sauvignon $64.
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BuccellaBill and Alicia Deem own this winery which is Latin for “mouthful”. These rich, powerful, small production wines are made by Rebekah Wineberg and consulting winemaker Celia Welch.
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2005 $395.
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FutoOakville producer using the talents of Aubert and Abreu
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| 2008 $145. |
Caymus Special SelectCaymus Special Selection has been one of the best since its first vintage in 1975 and is produced in sufficient quantities to be sold overseas as a great example of California’s fruit-driven style.
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2007 “Estate” $185.
2008 $185.
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DominusChristian Moueix acquired the site from the original Inglenook property and named it Dominus – Latin for master. Located in the southern part of Napa Valley, Dominus produces only two wines: the eponymous Dominus and its more affordable sibling, Napanook, both Cabernet Sauvignon-driven Bordeaux-style blends. Whether Moueix is the master of Dominus or vice versa doesn’t matter, great wine is being made.
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2004 Experiment No. EO.4 $90.
2006 Experiment No. D7.86 $160.
2006 Experiment No. M9.36 $160.
2007 Ovid $175.
2008 Ovid $185.
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OvidWhen Mark Nelson and Dana Johnson decided to call their wine label , it was in appreciation of the Roman poet Publius Ovidius Naso from Metamorphoses that translate “Partly we recovered the old, familiar things, partly we created something wonderous and new”.
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2002 “Paradise” $187.99
2003 “Paradise” $225.49
2004 “Paradise” $265.
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BlankietLocated behind Dominus, the Oenologist team of Rolland and McClellan are making noise
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| 2006 Fairchild Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $125.99 |
FairchildThe steep sloping Sigaro Estate vineyard lies near Pritchard Hill in Eastern St Helena. The legendary George III vineyard in Oakville and managed by Beckstoffer. All wines are made by Paul Hobbs.
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| 2007 Metisse $126.
2008 Metisse $139.
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MelkaWinemaker Philippe Melka and his wife Cherie create the magnificent Metisse, a single vineyard wine from the town of St. Helena, while the beautiful CJ comes from vineyards throughout the Napa Valley.
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2007 Hillside $345.
2007 “One Point Five” 375ML $36.
2008 “One Point Five” $75.
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ShaferShafer Vineyards was foundes by John Shafer in 1972, just as some of the region’s other estates were getting started. Shafer’s Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon, made from a steep vineyard in the Vaca Mountains, is one of California’s most refined, consistant, and universally respected wines.
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| 2007 $299. |
Plumpjack ReserveLieutentant Governor Gavin Newsom and friends Gordon and Bill Getty have partnered in a few business ventures under the Plumpjack name – including this winery, which produces very high-quality, fruit driven Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Chardonnay.
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2006 $215.
2006 375ML $90.
2007 $249.
2007 375 ML $125
2008 Insignia $189.
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Joseph Phelps InsigniaIn 1973 Joseph Phelps bought the 600-acre Connolly cattle ranch in Spring Valley, and began planting vineyards. The winery was completed in 1974 and that same year the first Syrah was made, the first grapes were crushed at the new facility and the first Insignia was produced. Nearly four decades later, the flagship wine, Insignia, is recognized as one of the world’s great wines. Twenty nine of the 34 vintages have been rated ninety or more points by various wine publications.
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1983 $245.
1985 $260.
1990 $275.
2007 375ML $115.
2007 $229.
2008 $229.
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Opus One Cabernet SauvignonA musical term meaning “The work of a composer”. The addition of the word One meaning “First work” for Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild. The label inspired by the Roman god Janus who represents the past and the future. The final design had Mondavi’s profile looking West to the U.S. and Rothschild ‘s East to France.
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| 2007 “Howell Mountain $75.99O Shaughnessy Cabernet $85. |
O’Shaughnessy Cabernet SauvignonBetty O’Shaughnessy had her first crush at the winery in 2003 with magnificent vineyard parcels on Howell Mountain and Mt. Veeder. Sean Capiaux is the founding winemaker. O Shaughnessy Cabernet is one of the best Howell Mt. Cabernets made today.
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2004 Napa Valley Viognier/Roussanne $129.99
2008 Syrah $165.
2008 Judge Chardonnay $219.
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon $165.
2009 Judge Chardonnay $195.
2009 Chardonnay $75.
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Kongsgaard The Judge Chardonnay98 point rated wine. John is the Judge – these wines are hard to find, but we have them
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Estates 2006 $325.
Dana 2008 Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Helms Vineyard $350.
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Dana Cabernet SauvignonCan’t say enough about this highly point rated estate of Ho Sang Lee of Korea
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2007 Hossfeld Red Coliseum $75.
2007 Coliseum Cabernet Sauvignon $125.
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Carter Cellars Cabernet SauvignonRelatively new team of Nils Venge and Fred Schrader making compelling wine Favia nothing but impressive wine high 95-96 point wines.
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| 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon $595. |
Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet SauvignonDon Bryant’s small 15 acre vineyard produces amazingly complex and ageworthy Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate wine was one of the original “cult” Cabernets and carries a price tag to prove it.
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Cade Howell Mountain Cabernet 375ML $48.
2007 $130.
2007 Cade Napa Cuvee $60.
2008 Cade Napa Cuvee $40.
2008 Cade Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon $135.
2009 Cade Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley $27.
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Cade Cabernet SauvignonCade, a PlumpJack winery offshoot, looks to be a Howell Mountain producer of some promise. To date, there is a small-production, ripe blackberry-flavored Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon and a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon blended from sources such as Kalon, Dr. Crane and other premium vineyards. An Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a new wine recently on the market.
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| 2007 $145. |
Chappellet Vineyards Cabernet SauvignonChappellet Cabernet Sauvignons are not overly ripe, have serious structure, and age well. The Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon and Signature Cabernet Sauvignon are better than ever and deliver good value. The Mountain Cuvee Bordeaux-style blend and dry Chenin Blanc are also very drinkable wines.
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| 2008 $155. |
Continuum Estate Cabernet SauvignonContinuum is the latest venture of Tim, Marcia and the late Robert Mondavi in the form of a single Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend. In 2008, the Mondavis purchased a new estate on Pritchard Hill. Off to a good start, Continuum is still a work in progress.
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2008 Blueline Cabernet Sauvignon $132.
2008 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon $162.
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Hourglass Cabernet SauvignonJeff Smith owns this amazing 4 acre vineyard site north of St Helena. The wines are made by Bob Foley. Hourglass has made a big splash with its hard-to-find 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
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| 2006 $145. 2008 $125. |
Quintessa Cabernet Sauvignon Red WineQuintessa is the home estate of Agustin Huneeus, one of the greatest wine businessmen of the last century, and his wife, Valeria. The beautiful 280 acre estate surrounds a lake on rolling hills in the center of the valley. It is planted solely to Bordeaux varieties.
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| 2007 “Lorenzo” Chardonnay $54.50 |
Chasseur ChardonnayA one-man brand and operation, Chasseur’s wines can be hard to find, but they are not hard to like. Elegant and poised, they are beautifully and consistantly made. The Chardonnays evoke comparisons with the Old World, and the Pinot Noirs are positively outstanding and highly recommended.
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2008 Russian River Chardonnay $55.
2008 Russian River “Isobel” Chardonnay $68.
2008 Russian River “Chloe” Chardonnay $75.
2008 Russian River Syrah $58.
2009 Russian River Pinot Noir $70.
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DuMOLDuMOL founders Kerry Murphy and Michael Verlander have carefully crafted a jewel of a winery. Winemaker Andy Smith crafts extremely well balanced, ageworthy wines which, at their best, are electrifying. The wines are given simple Irish surnames in keeping with Murphy’s heritage. While known for its Burgundian varietals, the winery also produces one or two Syrahs and a Viognier.
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2005 Pinot Noir $89.95
2006 Pinot Noir $102.
2008 “Sonoma” Chardonnay $49.99
2008 Sebella Pinot Noir $102.
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Hanzell VineyardsHanzell is held in great reverence among true California Pinot Noir connoisseurs, for its heritage, the quality of the wines, and the great lengths and expense that are sometimes required to acquire a bottle or two. The estate vineyard, planted in 1953, is the oldest Pinot Noir vineyard in North America. The winery produces a range of Chardonnays as well, including the Sebella label. All wines age beautifully over several decades and are highly recommended.
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2008 Pinot Noir Russian River $59.
2008 Chardonnay “Durell” Sonoma $65.
2009 Chardonnay “Sonoma Mountain” $65.
2009 Chardonnay “Les Noisetiers” $75.
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Kistler VineyardsNo California Chardonnay is more well-known or sought-after than that of Kistler Vineyards. Founded in 1978, the winery has long been a cult producer of variety. The winery also produces a couple of acclaimed Pinot Noirs.
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2004 “Thieroit” Chardonnay $57.99
2006 “The Haven” Pinot Noir $82.
2007″Charles Heintz “Chardonnay $72.
2007 “Thieroit” Chardonnay $65.
2007 Pinot Noir”Sonoma Coast”$41.
2007 “Hirsch” Pinot Noir $70.
2008 “Les Larmes” Pinot Noir $42.
2008 “Heintz” Chardonnay $65.
2008 “Haven” Pinot Noir $79.99
2009 “Mays” Chardonnay $65.
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LittoraiThe winery’s Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs from the estate vineyard, and wines made from purchased fruit from other top sites in Sonoma and Mendocino counties, are highly sought after for very good reason. The Chardonnays show restrained use of oak and great acidity, while the Pinot Noirs are beautifully expressive.
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2006 “Beckstoffer Dr. Crane” Cabernet Sauvignon $180.
2007 “Richard Dinner” Chardonnay $72.
2007 “Hyde”Pinot Noir $83.
2007 “Beckstoffer Dr. Crane” Cabernet Sauvignon $165.
2009 Chardonnay “Crossbarn” $50.
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Paul HobbsFor true fans of Sonoma County wine, Paul Hobbs rarely needs an introduction. One of the most accomplished and sought-after winemakers in California. Hobbs made a name for himself as cheif enologist at Napa’s Opus One winery, and consulted at many top wineries before starting his own winery in 1991. Hobbs is a master in both Burgundian and Bordeaux varietals, resulting in an impressive portfolio of Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays, Cabernet Sauvignons, and Syrahs, all of which are exceptional.
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| 2002 “Mountain Top Vineyard” Merlot $135. |
Pride Mountain MerlotSituated precisely on the border of Sonoma and Napa counties, they are forced to have two seperate facilities, one on either side of the county line. Pride’s wines are sometimes labelled with Sonoma County and sometimes Napa, and sometimes both. Today, the winemaking team is led by Sally Johnson, who produces a nice line-up of wines including the well regarded Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, The Viognier and Sangiovese both come solely from Sonoma.
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SALE $$$-2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
Reg. $49.95 Sale $25.
2007 Chardonnay “Ritchie” $72.
2007 Chardonnay “Hyde” $60.
2007 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon “Pedregal” $145.
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Ramey Wine CellarsRamey Wine Cellars is the eponymous effort of David Ramey, a highly successful winemaker for many top California wineries. In 1997, he struck out on his own to create a new winery dedicated to making small lots of wine the way he wanted to make them. Ramey Wine Cellars produces Cabernet Sauvignon from top Napa Valley vineyards, along with two distictive Syrahs from the Sonoma Coast, and Chardonnay from Carneros and Sonoma.
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2007 Omaggio Red Wine $59.99
2008 Zinfandel San Lorenzo $60.
2009 “Costier Pinot Noir $44.99
2009 Zinfandel Sonoma $24.99
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Seghesio Family VineyardsStarted by the young Italian immigrant Edoardo Seghesio in 1895. Seghesio brand grew to produce more than 1.5 million bottles in the early 1990s but, in 1993 Ted and Peter Seghesio boldly decided to cut production to what they could produce from their own 100-year-old family vineyard. Apart from the old-vine Zinfandel grown there, the winery also produces a white wine from Arneis.
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2008 Chardonnay $58.
2009 Sauvignon Blanc $42.
2009 Chardonnay $59.
2010 Sauvignon Blanc $55.
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J. Rochioli VineyardsOne of the most famous producers and growers of Pinot Noir in California, Rochioli is undeniably one of North America’s finest vineyards. The winery’s Rochioli Vineyards label offers appellation-designated Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay, while the J. Rochioli label offers the sought-after single-vineyard Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs.
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2004 Pinot Noir Rio Vista $92.99
2007 Chardonnay Santa Rita Hills $42.50
2008 “Gnesa” Chardonnay $55.99
2009 “3-D” Chardonnay $59.99
2009 “3-D” Pinot Noir $59.99
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Brewer-Clifton VineyardsGreg Brewer and Steve Clifton teamed up in the mid-1990s to produce Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the cool, windy region that was to become the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. The partners have a range of single-vineyard wines, as well as Sta. Rita Hills blends for both grape varieties. The Pinots, in particular, are highly sought-after.
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2006 “La Sangre” Syrah $149.99
2006 El Alma Cabernet Franc (Soul of Jonata) $125.
2006 La Tierra Sangiovese (The Earth of Jonata) $75.
2007 La Fuerza Petit Verdot (The Force of Jonata)
2007 El Desafio Cabernet Sauvignon(Challenge of Jonata)
2007 La Sangre Syrah (The Blood of Jonata)
2007 Todos Cabernet, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Viognier (Total Blend) $50.
2007 Fenix Merlot (Rising) $75.
2007 “El Desafio De Jonata” $149.
2008 “La Poesia De Jonata” (The Poetry of Jonata) Pinot Noir $124.99
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Jonata WinesStan Kroenke (owner of Kroenke Sports Enterpises including the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche and St Louis Rams) owner of Screaming Eagle has developed 80 acres of 640 acres in Santa Ynez Valley into 50 blocks. Matt Dees is the winemaker and consulted by Michel Rolland. The highly anticipated different varietals are in limited supplies and highly rated by R. Parker.
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2008 Estate Pinot Noir $120.
2009 Estate Pinot Noir $65.
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Pisoni VineyardsIn 1982, Gary Pisoni planted 5 acres of Pinot Noir on a cattle ranch owned by his family, the vineyard has since grown to 45 acres, mostly Pinot. Grapes are sold to other top Pinot producers, but the family also makes a voluptuous Pinot of its own under the Pisoni label. The Pisonis are partners in Garys’ Vineyard. Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay, and rose are made under Lucia label.
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2009 Rosella’s Pinot Noir $49.50
2009 Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir $55.
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Roar WinesIn 2001, Gary Franscioni decided to produce a little wine from his vineyards under the Roar label. The lush, intense wines-Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Chardonnay, are made by Ed Kurtzman in Roar’s new winery in San Francisco.
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| 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $150. |
Ad VivumWinemaker Chris Phelps makes this delicious, low production 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from just 6 rows of vines in the Yountville AVA south of Dominus, where he was the winemaker for 12 years.
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| 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $90. |
KobaltKevin Carriker and Mark Herold make these distinctive wines from fruit in the Coombsville region of Napa.
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2008 Chardonnay $60.
2009 Chardonnay $90.
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Hudson VineyardLegendary owner Lee Hudson has been long known for farming some of California’s best fruit for a “who’s who” list of wineries that use his fruit. Consulting winemaker John Kongsgaard.
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| 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $375. |
GallicaOne of the most sought after cult wines. An amazing new project from Rosemary Cakebread who blends Cabernet from Coombsville to St. Helena.
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| 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley $34. |
Entre NousPhilippe Melka makes these wines from Kristine Ashe’s vineyard in Oakville planted by David Abreu.
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2007 Cerro Sur Cabernet Red Napa Valley $120.
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $120.
2008 La Magdalena $120.
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FaviaA collaboration between Annie Favia and winemaker Andy Erickson using unique vineyard sites.
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| 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $250. |
CheckerboardA must collector gem. This stunning new release from rocky, high altitude vineyards high atop Diamond Mountain comes to us from owners Dennis O’Neil and Steph Martin along with Sloan winemaker Martha McClellan.
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| 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $140.99 |
CorraWinemaker Celia Welch’s own label sourced from vineyards in Oakville, Rutherford and Pritchard Hill. Limited availability from the winemaker of Scarecrow.
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| 2007 Red Napa Valley $125.992008 Red Napa Valley $125. |
Dancing HaresThe magic duo, former winemaker at Screaming Eagle. Located at the base of Howell Mountain, with winemaker Andy Erickson and vineyard manager David Abreu.
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| 2007 Red Napa Valley $79.99
2009 Sauvignon Blanc $15.99
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BridesmaidPam Starr of Spotswood and Drew Neiman created this wine and label as a collector of Napa’s best bridesmaids. Who needs to be a bride when you can be the life of the party, when the duties are done all that is left is good fun. What bridesmaid should be about.
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| 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa Valley $150. |
Vine Hill RanchThis legendary vineyard is widely known among winemakers as the jewel of Oakville and has been farmed since 1884. The 2008 is the first release from the Phillips family and winemaker Francoise Peschon.
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| 2007 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast $60. |
Peirson MeyerFrom small vineyards, diligently farmed to produce the best grapes, these are small lots of artisan wines from the Sonoma Coast and Napa Valley. Winemaker Robbie Meyer along with Alan Peirson.
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2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $375.99
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $525.
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $450.
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Seven StonesA new property in the easter hills above St. Helena, the wine is very limited and made by Aaron Pott.
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| 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $62.99 |
StewartPaul Hobbs makes these wines for founder Michael Stewart working with his son James Stewart.
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| 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Reserve $300. |
MeteorBarry and Tracy Schuler developed this incredible property in the southern Coombsville area of Napa along with vineyard manager Mike Wolf and winemakers Dawnine and Bill Dyer.
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| 2008 Red Napa Valley $48. |
LeviathanAndy Ericson of Screaming Eagle’s fame produced a very big even monstrous wine out sinked the appropriate Leviathan. The formidable intimidating sea creature.
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2007 $590.
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Levy and McClellanThe wine making team behind Harlan.
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