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99 JS / 97+ WI / 97 WA / 95 DE Incredibly spicy and aromatic with pumice and cloves. Pops out of the glass. Cedar, too. Full-bodied with soft, polished tannins adding tension and creaminess. Long and beautiful. All about...
"Crafted from hillside Mendocino County vineyards, our Pinot Noir offers notes of plush black cherry, spicy cola and nutmeg." - Winery
96 WE / 17 JR#79 Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2023This is a Pinot Gris made with intention. The amber-hued Alium, with 40 days of maceration, dazzles the eye while aromas of dried apricots, peach skins and...
17+ JR Fruit for this bottling is taken from a 1.5-acre section in the centre of the vineyard. Pale ruby in colour with melon, red cherry, and ripe fig on the nose. A touch of oak. Very structured – elevated fine...
96 VM / 93 WA Glistening scarlet. A highly complex bouquet evokes red berry and cherry preserves, along with building Asian spice, rose oil and smoky mineral flourishes. Shows fine delineation and seamless texture, offering...
92 JS / 91 WE Lots of cherries, raspberries and spiced plums on the nose with cloves, rosemary and savory, earthy undertones. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins and a fleshy texture. Flavorful, spicy finish. Drink...
93 JS / 92 WE Aromas of baked blueberries, brambleberries, pine cones, crushed shells and rosemary. Some chocolate orange, too. It’s medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. Fragrant and vibrant...
100 JS / 99 JD / 97 WE / 97 DE #1 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2022 Wow! The aromas to this are really exceptional, with a tangerine edge to the blackcurrants, graphite, lead pencil, flowers and wet earth. It changes...
96 WA / 95 VM / 95 JD / 94 DE / 94 WS #92 Jeb Dunnuck's Top 100 2022 Medium ruby-purple, the 2019 Pinot Noir The Belles Soeurs has alluring wild red and black berry fruits with wafts of garrigue, Earl Grey tea leaves and...
98 WA / 96 VM / 95 JS / 94 WS / 94 JA / 16 JR The 2019 Pinot Noir The Beaux Frères Vineyard is super expressive this vintage, with scents of brambly fruit, rose petals, forest floor, sweet balsamic and blood orange...
93 WS Dynamic, supple and impeccably structured, with expressive black raspberry and dark plum flavors accented by violet, licorice and savory spice notes that linger toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2025...
98 JS / 97-100 VM / 97-99 JD / 96-98 WA Brightness and purity to this, offering blueberries, fresh plums and peaches. It’s medium-to full-bodied with ripe, fine tannins Terra cotta and red fruit at the end...
97-100 WA / 99 VM / 99 JS / 97-100 JD From a vineyard located on Spring Mountain, the 2018 Pluribus (a barrel sample) reveals a deep garnet-purple. Youthfully reticent, it needs a fair bit of coaxing to reveal gorgeous...
100 JS / 97-99 WA / 99 VM / 98 JD Seductive aromas of blackcurrants, plums and flowers, including roses. Really incredible this year with such verticality, depth and brightness. Goes on and on and on. Superb fruit...
Deep violet-red. Perfectly balanced acidity with a nose of black cherries, ripe blood orange and raspberries, vanilla bean, root beer, clove and cedar. Fades away slowly to black teas and caramel on an ultra-fine tannic...
93 WS / 93 WE The 2016 vintage was a near perfect year, producing wines of opulence and intensity. The terroir of the Brandlin vineyard naturally thickens the grape skins, developing deep color and tannin while also...
95 JD / 94 VM / 93 WA Deeper ruby, the 2017 Pinot Noir De Villiers Vineyard reveals more black raspberry, sassafras, tea, and spicy notes. It's medium-bodied, with a juicy, elegant style and a great finish. Jeb Dunnuck The...
This special collection of 2018 California All Stars is only available at GVWM and contains 1 bottle each of the following wines:Dominus Estate 2018 (100 JD / 100 JS / 99+ WA / 97 VM / 97 WS | #1 WS 2021)Eisele Vineyard...
99 JD / 97 WA / 96 VM Just about as close to perfection as a wine can get, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon from winemaker Chris Carpenter comes mostly from mountain vineyards and is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Merlot. This...
100 WA The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Poetry is a blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it sails out of the glass with energetic scents of fresh...
100 JS / 100 WA / 100 JD / 98 VM / 97 WS#33 James Suckling's Top 100 American Wines of 2022 Ripe cherries, plums and flowers on the nose. Orange peel, too, together with hints of thyme, bay leaf and sage. Medium-to...
“Colgin is one of the reference points for just what heights mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux varietals, and more recently, Syrah, can achieve in Napa Valley.” –Robert Parker The 2019 Jubilation...
100 WI / 99 JS / 98 WA / 97 VM / 95 WE / 95 WS #16 Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2022#20 James Suckling's Top 100 American Wines of 2022#50 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2022 The 2019...
94 JS / 92 VM / 91 WA A very spicy and fresh array of blueberries, ripe darker cherries and plums. Cassis aromas, too, as well as more savory notes of graphite and fragrant wood. The palate has very striking depth and...
97 IWR / 94 JS / 92+ JD Notes of wild huckleberry, perfumed notes, toasted anise, flowers, spiced red plum, and a hint of tangerine zest combine beautifully on the tongue. Delivering perfect balance, mouthwatering acidity...
96 JD / 95 DE A deep saturated ruby, the 2021 Pinot Noir Eileen Vineyard is more aromatically reserved initially but opens in the glass to emerging notes of rocky earth, ripe black and blue fruit, and wild herbs. It already...
96 WA / 96 JS / 95 VM / 95 DE The 2019 Pinot Noir Jessie Vineyard offers notable layering and purity this vintage. Intense, savory cranberry fruit is accented by tones of charcuterie and sweet balsamic on the nose, and the...
95 DE / 94 JD Winemaker (and vineyard manager) Daniel Estrin refers to the Jessie Vineyard Pinot as a velvet sledgehammer, saying ‘this site has power and intensity with smooth edges.’ Aromas kick off a sweet...
95 JS / 94 VM / 94 WA I like the richness and freshness on the nose with strawberry and floral aromas and some rose-hip tea. It’s medium-to full-bodied with round tannins and a creamy-textured finish. Lightly chewy,...
95 DE / 94 JD The Louise Vineyard is about 10% warmer than Jessie, and it also sees less wind, so these vines have life a little easier and as such, you see that in the wine's opulence. Aromas of dark bramble berries, black...
95 JD / 94 DE Dark ruby, the 2021 Pinot Noir Marjorie Vineyard takes on a darker mineral profile with forward aromas of wet stone, black raspberry preserve, and layers of baking spices and crushed purple flowers. Moving to...
97 WA / 95 JS / 93 VM Paul Gerrie is the newest vineyard at Cristom, planted from 2016–2019; it's 28 acres of mostly Pinot Noir and smaller portions of Chardonnay and Gamay. The 2019 Pinot Noir Paul Gerrie Vineyard...
100 WA / 100 JD As fans know, Maya comes from a very special section of the estate vineyard, situated in the valley's eastern foothills, below Pritchard Hill and in the above the Oakville floor, overlooking Screaming Eagle...
100 WI / 100 JD / 98 JS / 98 VM A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Cabernet Franc, the 2019 Maya comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant scents of wild blueberries, Morello cherries, boysenberry preserves, and...
97 WA / 97 WI / 96+ JD / 96 JS / 95 JAPerhaps there's a subtle added touch of leafy complexity to the 2020 Maya that the Cabernet Sauvignon doesn't show, but otherwise, this 60-40 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet...
93-95+ WA / 93 VM The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is a barrel sample blended of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Petit Verdot, expected to age 20 months in 50% new French oak. It has a very deep purple-black color and is...
99 JS / 97 DE / 96+ WA / 96 VM #62 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2022 Aromatic with blackcurrant, ink, black licorice, iodine and oyster shell. Full-bodied with fine, chewy tannins and blue-fruit, currant-bush and...
98 JS / 97 VM / 97 DE / 96+ WA Very bright and aromatic with blackcurrants, lilacs and red currants. So perfumed. Full-bodied and layered with a fine-velvet tannin structure. Hints of new wood and sandalwood. Creamy texture...
98 WA / 96 IWR The 2019 Pinot Noir Jerusalem Hill Vineyard is particularly fragrant and expressive this vintage. It has a medium ruby color and is loaded with complex notes of aniseed, amaro and juniper that complement a...
100 WI / 100 RP / 100 AG / 100 JS A blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 7% Petit Verdot, the 2013 Dominus is deep garnet in color. It needs a fair bit of swirling to bring out notes of black cherry...
100 WA / 100 JD / 98 JS / 97 VM Bottled in July 2017 and composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc, the Dominus 2015 Proprietary Red Wine leaps from the glass with notes of fresh wild...
100 WA / 98+ JD / 98 JS / 97 VM #45 Jeb Dunnuck’s Top 100 Wines of 2019 #47 James Suckling’s Top 100 American Wines of 2019 A blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot and 8% Cabernet Franc aged...
100 JD / 100 JS / 99+ WA / 97 VM / 97 WS / 97 DE#1 Wine Spectator Top 100 2021#3 Jeb Dunnuck Top 100 2021#9 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2021#27 Decanter Wines of the Year 2022 The flagship 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon...
100 WI / 98+ VM / 98 WA / 98 JS / 96 WS / 96 JD#10 Wine Independent Top 25 QPR Collector Wines 2022 Composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Petit Verdot, the 2019 Dominus was harvested from September...
99 DE / 98 JS / 96 WI / 95 WA / 95 WS With a good decant, the compact, quiet bouquet of this 2020 Dominus begins to show off, exhibiting perfumed aromatics of dark-toned berry fruit, blood orange, and cocoa nibs. It boasts...
Select your desired case size and 3 or 6 vintages* from the list below to fill a GVWM 3 or 6-Bottle Hinged Wooden Gift Case. Price updates automatically based on your selections: Dominus 2013 (750ml) - $699...
91 WE Substantial and smoky, this full-bodied wine has a vivid oak component. Wood smoke and toasted-bread aromas meet ripe black-cherry flavors on the palate, plus clove and cinnamon on the finish. It's delicious in a...
94 WE Rich, but also subtle, this full-bodied wine smells like wood smoke, baking spices, ripe plums and red cherries, then brings mulled cherry and cinnamon flavors on a broad, velvety texture. It offers nuances of oak in...
100 DE / 98 VM / 98 JS The Dunns' Trailer Vineyard, perched high on Howell Mountain at around 2,100 ft, was planted in 1972 with a low-yielding selection Cabernet Sauvignon and finally replanted after the 2013 vintage. The...
97 VM / 96 WS / 95+ WA The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is elegant, deep and classy. Inky dark purplish fruit, savory herbs, menthol, licorice and spice. The purity of the fruit is remarkable today. There is...
98 VM / 96 WS #6 Wine Spectator Top 100 2023 The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is outrageously beautiful. A wine of extraordinary purity, the 2019 dazzles right out of the gate. The tannins are nearly silky for a...
93 VM Dunn's 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is a pretty, easygoing wine that readers will be able to drink with minimal cellaring. Medium in body with good brightness, the 2016 has quite a bit to offer. Sweet red...
94 VM / 93 WS The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is a gorgeous wine, especially for Dunn fans who want a wine to drink that won't take forever to come around. Dark and savory, with terrific depth, the 2018 is full of...
97 JS / 95+ WA / 17.5 JR Intense aromas of black fruit, cocoa powder, black olives, dried violets, tar and cigar box. Some black peppercorn, too. It’s full-bodied with firm, chalky tannins. Incredible intensity and...
99 WA / 99 JS The very deep, purple-black colored 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. It takes a fair amount of swirling to unlock an incredibly intense nose of dark chocolate, warm cassis, baked...
100 WA / 100 JS#29 James Suckling's Top 100 American Wines of 2022#64 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2022 Deep purple-black in color, the nose of the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon slowly unfurls to reveal a gorgeous...
94 WI The 2021 Eisele Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc offers vibrant notes of gooseberries, lemongrass, lime zest, and fresh grapefruit, with suggestions of chalk dust and sea spray, plus a waft of orange blossom. The medium to...
96 JS / 94 WE / 92 WS Richly aromatic with notes of white fig, and citrus blossom, this captivating Chardonnay slowly builds on the palate, progressing from silky notes of honeydew, nectarine and lemon zest to a full finish...
98+ JD / 97 VM Another gem is the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain Estate, a deep, concentrated, powerful Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon that I suspect will be up there with the legendary wines from this terroir...
97 JD / 95 VM Currants, lead pencil, black cherries, chocolate, and chalky minerality all define the 2019 Epinette, a Saint-Emilion look-alike offering medium to full-bodied richness, a balanced, seamless mouthfeel,...
97+ WA A blend of 88.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4.4% Petit Verdot, 4.2% Cabernet Franc and 3.2% Merlot, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Sycamore Vineyards comes skipping out of the glass with a spring it...
90 WE "Smooth, light and quite tasty, this is ready to drink. Its cocoa and pretty cherry flavors combine gracefully. Despite including one third whole clusters in the fermentation, there's none of the...
"Making “Cab Sauv” cool again. Man, I have had my own fractured relationship with Cab. Like, Pinot Noir, there are many “standardized” examples out there. Lots of Cab is made by...
94 VM Translucent ruby-red. Mineral- and spice-accented aromas of fresh red and blue fruits are complicated by suggestions of succulent herbs and sandalwood. Silky and pliant in texture, offering vibrant cherry, raspberry,...
96 VM / 17 JR Translucent ruby. Expansive, mineral- and spice-accented red fruit preserve, potpourri and incense aromas are joined by hints of cola and botanical herbs as the wine opens up. Alluringly sweet and energetic on...
95 VM Shimmering garnet. Vibrant red fruit, floral and exotic spice scents, along with hints of incense and musky earth. Sappy, energetic and penetrating on the palate, offering intense raspberry and cherry flavors and...
96 PF / 95 VM Limpid violet. Vibrant red and blue fruit, floral oil, cola and exotic spice qualities on the intensely perfumed nose. Sweet and fleshy on the palate, offering concentrated raspberry, cherry, floral pastille...
“Inviting blackberry and cassis aromatics complement notes of vanilla, toasted oak and a touch of leather. Rich and robust, chewy tannins frame flavors of blackberry and blueberry leading to a smooth, opulent finish...
93 WE This is a distinctive and detailed wine that starts with floral and spicy aromas, follows with generous fruit flavors and intriguing accents of tea, rhubarb and wet stone. It's ripe but not overly so, and that little...
92 WE / 91 WS Flavors of tart cherry, red currant and clove combine to highlight a palate of measured ripeness and grace in this firmly tannic wine from a great site. It shows breadth to the body and is succulent in nature,...
96 IWR / 95 JD Todd Alexander was very smart when he crafted the 2021 Holocene Pinot Noirs because he decided to use 100% whole cluster during fermentation which ended up being a very good thing. These wines need that added...
98 WI / 98 JD / 95 WA The 2019 The Warrior is deep garnet-purple in color. Creme de cassis, plum preserves, and chocolate-covered cherries give way to suggestions of sandalwood, camphor, and tar with a waft of fallen leaves...
95 WI / 94 JD / 94 WA Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 The Diplomat shoots out of the glass with bold notions of creme de cassis, blackberry pie, and mulberries followed by suggestions of dusty soil, Indian spices, and...
97 JS / 95+ WA / 95 VM / 95 JD Aromas of blackcurrants, dark chocolate and dried flowers. Very aromatic. Full body, velvety tannins and impressive intensity and richness. Opulent fruit, yet this is still lightly austere and...
Petillant Naturel Rose of Pinot Noir. From Jerry's (Hollow Oak Vineyard), Chehalem Mtns, 500 ft elevation. 6 acres, farmed soley by Jess Miller. No-till, non-certified organic farming practices...
Sound Check from Hollow Oak Acres in the Chehalem Mountains—six acres of Pinot Noir around 13 years old, planted at 500ft of elevation, farmed by Jess. Jess worked for Clos Roche Blanche in the Loire Valley, De Moor...
99 JD / 97 DE / 97 JA / 97 WI / 96+ VM / 96 WA / 17 JR Another beautiful wine from this team, the 2019 Insignia is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon but includes smaller amounts of Merlot and Malbec, brought up all in new barrels,...
98 JS / 95 JD This is perfumed, with dried strawberry bush, ripe cherry, star anise, black cardamom and spiced orange peel. Lots of dried-flower undertones. Its medium- to full-bodied with layers of tight but juicy tannins...
98 JS / 96+ VM / 95+ WA / 94 WE#31 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2023 This is a serious and intense syrah. Complex notes of chocolate, blackberries, black cherries, cedar and nutmeg here, with cracked pepper,...
Founded in 1978, Kistler continues to produce top notch Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Until 2017, Steve Kistler, a graduate of Stanford Univeristy oversaw the vineyard work. Mark Bixler, who has a PhD in Chemistry from the...
Founded in 1978, Kistler continues to produce top notch Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Until 2017, Steve Kistler, a graduate of Stanford University oversaw the vineyard work. Mark Bixler, who has a PhD in Chemistry from the...
94 DE Amidst a swirl of toasted almonds, nougat and roasted cacao nibs, there's a bristling core of fresh lemon and lime in this succulent, profoundly creamy wine. Unabashedly opulent, its hedonism is kept in check by a...
94 WA / 93 JS / 92 WS The 2017 Pinot Noir Gap's Crown Vineyard was aged 10-19 months in several vessels: 35% new French oak, 20% concrete and 13% wooden tanks. Medium ruby, it's scented of black tea leaves, licorice, wild...
93 WS / 93 WA Taut and well-framed, showing good cut to the dried red fruit flavors. Blueberry and minerally notes emerge midpalate, with savory richness extending on the finish. Drink now through 2025. - KM, Wine...
98 JD / 95 JS The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon checks in as 82% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% each of Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc from a mix of sites in the heart of the Walla Walla Valley. Its dense purple/plum color...
98 JD / 96 DE / 94 VP#22 Vinepair 50 Best Wines of 2023 Taking things to the next level, the 2021 Chardonnay Bunker Hill offers heightened precision in its focused and brilliant aromas of flint, lifted citrus of Meyer...
95 VM (aged for 18 months in concrete tanks) Inky ruby. Highly fragrant black raspberry, boysenberry, violet pastille and Asian spice scents show outstanding clarity and pick up a smoky mineral quality with air. Deeply...
97 JD / 95 VM One of the gems in the lineup is the 2016 Sticks and Stones, which is 74% Grenache, 19% Syrah, and 7% Mourvèdre. Seamlessness and elegance are the buzzwords here, and this beauty offers a kaleidoscope...
100 JD / 98 DE / 97 WA / 97 VM / 96 JS Coming all from the from the Keyes Vineyard on Howell Mountain, the 2019 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (100% Cabernet Sauvignon) was brought up in 91% new French oak. Incredible...
100 JD / 99 JS / 98 DE / 97 VM / 96+ WA / 96 WS Another riveting wine, the 2019 Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon has a Château Latour-like stature and regalness, with full-bodied richness and incredible concentration,...
98 VM / 97 WS / 96 WE #46 Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2023 The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon was just bottled this past summer. It is of course a very young wine, but possesses tremendous aromatic nuance and...
94 JS The subtle berry, tobacco and fresh-herb aromas are very attractive. It’s full-bodied with soft and round tannins that are chewy and focused. Rich, flavorful finish. A beautiful, traditional red that shows its...
91 JS / 90 WA This has a reductive edge with quite cryptic aromas of tarry, spicy black fruit. The palate has a taut, powerful feel with a silky edge to the dense, long tannins. Drink or hold. Glass-cap closure...
97 VM / 97 JD / 95+ WA / 95 WS / 95 JS / 93 WE #18 Vinepair 50 Best Wines of 2022#40 Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2022 The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon from Mt. Brave is fabulous. Inky, rich and...
96 JS / 94+ WA Unique aromas of wet earth, mushrooms, dark fruits and flowers follow through to a full body, rich and chewy tannins and a powerful finish. This is muscular yet polished showing depth and length. Give it...
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