This exclusive, limited collection includes 1 bottle each of these 3 legendary wines: 2016 Dominus Estate 100 WA#45 Jeb Dunnuck's Top 100 Wines of 2019#47 James Suckling’s Top 100 American Wines of 2019 A...
90 RP "The 2009 Pinot Noir Elizabeth’s Reserve is a blend of seven vineyards. Darker in color than the Willamette Valley cuvee, it sports an alluring nose of spicy black fruits and floral aromas. In the glass it...
97 WA Very deep purple-black in color, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota Vineyard has a compelling savoriness of char-grilled meat and roasted nuts on the nose with a core of crème de cassis, violets and...
93+ RP The 2014s are 30-year wines, even in such a supple, easygoing and charming vintage. The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Montana has an opaque purple color, a beautiful nose of graphite, creosote, incense, blackberry...
97 JS This starts out with a more savory, earthy and spicy expression and has a gently meaty edge to the nose with a vibrant, exotic feel. Violets and wild herbs abound with forest wood and sous bois – very complex...
96 VM The 2016 Pinot Noir Isabelle is essentially a barrel selection from Au Bon Climat. Racy, perfumed and beautifully layered, the 2016 caresses the palate with stunning depth. Orange peel, tobacco, blood orange, spice,...
95 JS / 94 WS The has an attractively smooth and supple style to it with bright strawberries and fresh red cherries, framed in flowers and fresh leaves. The palate is very smoothly delivered, amid silky, plush and...
96 JS / 95 WS / 94-95 VM / 92+ WA #75 James Suckling Top 100 Wines of the USA There’s a real sense of depth and detail here with fresh cherries and blueberries, swathed in vanilla-dusted violets, fresh-cut roasting...
95 WS / 95 VM / 94 JS #9 Wine Spectator Top 100 2020 A wine of presence and expression, impeccably structured yet elegantly layered, with evocative raspberry, rose petal and brown baking spice notes that pick up richness...
96 VM / 94 WS Vivid magenta. A hugely perfumed bouquet displays an array of ripe red and blue fruits, pungent flowers and exotic spices, along with hints of cola and smoky minerals. Deeply concentrated yet lively as well,...
93 WS "Supple, open-textured and expressive, layering blueberry, plum and savory flavors into a harmonious whole, floating through a long finish against powdery tannins. Has presence and depth. Best from 2018 through 2024...
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...
94 WE Plush aromas of black cherry, baked strawberry, caramel and vanilla make for a rich, inviting nose. There's a hearty texture to the palate, yet freshness remains intact, with a ripe boysenberry flavor that's accented...
94 WS / 92 VM #37 Wine Spectator Top 100 2020 Dynamic yet harmonious, with expressive raspberry and rose petal aromas, accented by flavors of orange peel and dusky spice. Builds richness toward polished tannins. Drink now...
94 VM / 94 WE / 93 WS Deep red. A complex, highly perfumed bouquet evokes fresh red and dark berries, exotic spices and candied flowers, and a smoky mineral nuance emerges as the wine stretches out. Juicy, focused and...
95 VM / 91 WA Lurid ruby-red. Powerful red berry preserve, Asian spice and potpourri aromas are complemented by a smoky mineral nuance and an incense note that builds steadily in the glass. Sappy, sweet and expansive in the...
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...
95 VM / 93 WA Deep, glistening red. An expansive, finely etched bouquet evokes fresh red and blue fruits, incense, potpourri and exotic spices, along with suggestions of cola and smoky minerals. At once concentrated and...
93 WA / 92 WS / 91 VM Tart blackberry and black raspberry are prominent in Brittan’s 2010 Pinot Noir Basalt Block along with notes of cardamom and fruit pit piquancy, not to mention mineral dimensions...
95 JD / 94 VM 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 2017...
92 WE / 91+ VM / 90 WS Concentrated aromas of red cherry liqueur, sagebrush and a hint of toasted oak show on the nose of this bottling, which is from a vintage that harvested less than a half-ton per acre from this...
94 VM / 93 WE The most weightless and ethereal wine in this lineup, the 2012 Pinot Noir Reed Vineyard speaks above all else to finesse. Rose petal, sweet red berries, orange peel, mint and spices gradually open up in a...
94 WA / 93 VM / 93 WS / 93 WE From one of the cooler terroirs on the estate, the 2012 Pinot Noir Ryan Vineyard offers full-bodied richness and depth to go with ample sweet black cherries, cassis, sassafras, crushed flowers...
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 RP Another perfect wine from Ann Colgin and her winemaking team is the 2013 IX Proprietary Red Estate, a blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petit Verdot. An absolutely compelling...
100 WA / 100 JD Composed of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, the 2015 IX Proprietary Red Estate sports a deep garnet-purple color and nose of smoked meat, blackberries and black...
100 VM / 100 JS / 99 WA #1 James Suckling’s Top 100 American Wines of 2019#52 James Suckling’s Top 100 Wines of 2019Only available as part of the 2016 Napa All Stars Collection seen...
96+ JD / 95+ VM Lastly, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon (100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 28 months in new and used French oak) is similarly ruby/purple-colored and yields loads of cassis, blackcurrants, charcoal, graphite, and...
94+ VM / 92 WA Aromas of cassis, blueberry and licorice are lifted by exotic spices. Outstanding energy leavens the sexy sweetness of this sappy, firmly structured midweight, with intense dark fruit flavors lifted by a...
95+ JD / 92+ VM The 2015 Red Wine checks in as a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot that spent a full 28 months in new and used barrels. Saturated purple-colored, with loads of spiced red...
95 WA / 94 VM A blend of 62% Zinfandel, 32% Petite Sirah and 6% Merlot, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2016 G.B. Crane Vineyard el Coco sings of dried plums, cherry cordial and Christmas pudding with nuances of...
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...
Contains 1 magnum each: Red Rock Terrace, Gravelly Meadow, and Volcanic Hill
98 JS / 97 RP / 96+ AG #69 James Sucklings Top 100 Wines of 2017 98 Points James Suckling: Loads of dark tobacco aromas with blackcurrants and black olives. Boysenberries, too. Full to medium body, ultra-fine tannins and...
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...
98+ VM / 97+ WA / 97 JS / 97 JD / 96 WE #38 Jeb Dunnuck’s Top 100 Wines of 2020#63 Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2020 The 2017 Dominus is one of the truly epic, grand wines of the vintage. Rich,...
96 JS / 93+ WA / 92 AG This is fantastic on the nose with blackberries and forest flowers. Very aromatic. Full body with soft, well-integrated and medium-grained tannins. Undertones of black olives. Love the hints of...
Our Gowan Creek Vineyard (2000), situated two miles north of Confluence Vineyard in the heart of the Anderson Valley, sees appreciably more coastal fog. The unique terroir of this site brings together elements from both the...
The name Ten Degrees pays homage to the unique, cool climate of the Anderson Valley and the fact that even though our four estate vineyards span a modest eight miles, they often display a temperature variance of as much as...
93 WE / 91 WS #93 Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2019 Reduced and brimming in barrel oak, this is a full-bodied, concentrated and age-worthy wine, flavored in strong layers of baked plum, cinnamon and...
93 WS Vibrant acidity supports polished flavors of plum tart, dried cherry and dark olive, backed by crisp tannins. Dark chocolate notes merge with herbal accents on the liltingly smoky finish. Drink now through 2024...
96 WS / 93 WE #1 Wine Spectator Top 30 Merlots 2020 #15 Wine Spectator Top 100 2020 Powerful, rich and complex, with a refined mix of currant, dark cherry and plum tart flavors backed by suave, medium-grained tannins...
96 VM / 94 WA / 94 JD The 2016 Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard is an absolutely stellar wine. Dark and also quite savory in the glass, the 2016 presents a super-intriguing range of aromas, flavors and textures. The Estate has a...
93 VM / 92 WA / 92 JD The 2017 Pinot Noir Wester Reach is a gorgeous entry-level wine in this range from DuMol. Joyous and exuberant, with terrific purity of fruit, the 2017 is a real stand out. Crushed red berry, wild...
95 JD While the Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs get most of the love from this terrific estate, don’t miss their Syrahs! The 2016 Syrah Wild Mountainside is a power-packed, deep, rich, concentrated beauty that offers...
95+ VM / 93-95 WA The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain offers good density, but in more of a medium-bodied style that is quite a bit more approachable than is the norm here. A whole range of inky Howell...
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 The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is a total knock-out. What a wine. In some recent vintages, the Napa Valley Cabernet has been a bit light, but in 2017 it boasts tremendous richness, power and depth. Plush...
93 JS / 93 VM / 93 WE Attractively complex aromas of spiced red fruit with a sappy, forest-wood edge, as well as stones and chalk. The palate carries a lithe, detailed brand of tannin with mouthwatering, red-fruit flavors...
98 JD / 94 WA / 94 VM / 94 WE #76 Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2019 Winemaker Chris Figgins has produced one of the wines of the vintage and his 2016 Estate Red Wine checks in as a blend of Cabernet...
Typical for the grape, this wine is very dark in color and heavy in the nose. It unexpectedly actually drinks very pretty, almost light. The tannin level is very moderate given the way it looks and smells. The label was...
"From Walla Walla to Bordeaux, we all need an everyday wine to relax with. Our Walldeaux Smithie is a Merlot-based blend of Old World & New World inspired by our building’s history as a blacksmith shop, our...
94 VM Ric Forman's 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is all class. The 2016 won't be ready to drink for at least another few years, but it is already super attractive, and also very typical of Ric Forman's style. Lavender, spice, and...
"[Forsyth Brio Kiona Mourvedre] offers a nose of blueberry pie, plum jam and black currant with clove, cinnamon and coffee. There’s delicious balance amid the assertive presentation of those dark blue fruits, joined by...
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...
90 JS "A more delicate red with strawberry and dark-berry aromas and flavors. Medium body, fine tannins and a fruity finish. Mostly grenache. Drink now." - James Suckling "Our Rhone-style blend of Syrah, Grenache,...
"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...
92 VM / 91 WA "Deep bright-hued red. Powerful, mineral-tinged cherry and red berry liqueur scents, along with a hint of candied flowers in the background. Fleshy and broad on entry and then more taut in the middle, offering...
91 WE / 90 VM / 90 WS Ripe cherry fruit is cut by touches of rust and turned soil on the inviting nose of this bottling. The mouthfeel is thick and grippy, carrying rounded berry flavors, a hint of baking spice and some...
96 WE This outstanding effort from the famous site is truly inviting on the nose, with a prominent rose aroma. The smooth palate boasts power and grace, with a deft mix of black cherry coulis and cassis flavors tamed by...
Historical records show that a portion of this vineyard was planted in 1895 by Mrs. Thomas Rutherford. This 300-acre parcel first purchased by Beaulieu founder Georges de Latour in 1928 and called Beaulieu Vineyard Number 3,...
We recently featured this in a tasting and were quite impressed by the complexity of this wine for the price. Very open and expressive, with with a lovely earthiness and spice balanced with pie cherry notes. Excellent value...
The 2015 Bon Sauvage presents clear but not overwhelming notes of oak. The grapes from this vintage were taken from the lower part of our hill which were lighter and less influenced by the hot summer sun. The combination of...
91 WA A blend of 36% Viognier, 32% Marsanne and 32% Roussanne, the 2016 Blancaneaux delivers subtle notions of Bosc pears, Golden Delicious apples and honeysuckle with touches of coriander seed and white pepper. The palate...
95 VM / 94 JS / 92 WA A dense, succulent wine, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon captures all the raw power and density of the year. The 2015 is just starting to soften, but ideally it needs another few years in bottle to be at...
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...
91 JD "Also all Cabernet, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Yakima Valley reveals a deep purple/ruby color to go with a more fruit forward bouquet of black raspberries, flowers, and spice, with a subtle marine-like note...
98+ RP / 95 VM The 2013 Insignia (their 40th vintage) is a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, and the rest Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. This wine is aged 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels, and...
98 WA / 97 JD / 96 JS / 96-100 RP The 2015 Insignia Proprietary Red Wine is blended of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak. Deep...
96 WA / 96 JD A resounding success, the 2017 The Boy Grenache shines true with high-toned red berry fruit expressions on the mineral-laced nose, offering dusty florals and elements of juicy cherry, wild strawberries and...
98 JS / 97 JD / 96 WA #5 James Suckling's Top 100 American Wines of 2020 Happy to see it finer-grained than some, but equally intense. Tobacco, ash and dark fruit. Some grilled meat, too. Full-bodied with a spice,...
94 JD / 94 JS From Anderson Valley, the 2016 Pinot Noir Cerise Vineyard has a touch of old-world charm in its savory, complex bouquet of dried earth, forest floor, leafy herbs, and dried red fruits. Complex, weightless, and...
92 WS Lively and juicy, featuring cherry tart, dried fig and plum compote flavors that are fresh and offer a touch of ripeness. The plush, spicy finish lingers, with minerally notes. Drink now through 2024. - KM, Wine...
93 WS 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...
91 VM / 90 WE "The 2014 Pinot Noir (North Coast) is bright, precise and beautifully delineated throughout. Freshly cut flowers, sweet red berries, mint and crushed rocks are some of the many notes that open up in this...
94 RP The 2013 Merlot Howell Mountain is a blend of 91% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, aged in 80% new French oak. The wine is dense and exhibits loads of mocha, lead-pencil shavings, black cherry...
96 JS / 93 VM A beautiful, layered red with blackberries, violets and chocolate. It’s full-bodied, yet agile and driven. Such balance and harmony. Lovely length. Drinkable now, but better in 2022. James...
96+ WA Even deeper colored, the 2014 Walla Walla Reserve checks in as a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Malbec, and 8% Petit Verdot. Its vibrant purple color is followed by sensational notes of crème de cassis,...
98 JD / 95 WA / 95 JS / 95 WS The 2015 Reserve is a borderline perfect wine. Made from 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Malbec, and 8% Merlot, its vibrant purple color is followed by a gorgeous nose of crème de cassis,...
93 W&S / 92 VM / 92 WE / 91 WS"Avni is built around Larry Stone’s estate vineyard in the Eola Hills, and supplemented by similar sites. Even though it’s Stone’s entrylevel wine, it’s not simple;...
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...
94 IWR / 92 VM "The 2014 Long Shadows 'Pedestal' is a stunning effort from this incredible winery who teamed up with world renown oenologist and consultant Michel Rolland to make this wonderful blend of 81% Merlot and 15%...
95 JS / 93 VM A beautiful, layered red with blackberries, violets and chocolate. It’s full-bodied, yet agile and driven. Such balance and harmony. Lovely length. Drinkable now, but better in 2022. James...
96 JD / 94 WA The 2017 Pirouette checks in as 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 13% Malbec, and the rest Petit Verdot. Gorgeous crème de cassis, crushed flowers, white chocolate, and espresso notes all give way to...
540 case production Biodynamics is an ultra-organic way of farming stemming from the two words; biological and dynamic. The biological aspect is practiced throughout organic farming and includes; composting, cover cropping,...
Three Degrees is a Pinot Noir made by the Momtazi sisters when they set out to make a Pinot that tastes great, comes from high quality grapes, all while being affordable for everyone. Intriguing notes of fresh earth, oak...
97 WA From the Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, the 2013 Coeur de la Vallée shows creamy tannins, beautiful blackberry and cassis fruit, and hints of blueberries, violets, forest floor and licorice. This is a blend of...
94+ WA Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2014 cabernet sauvignon mt. Veeder has notes of freshly crushed red and black currants and mulberries over hints of pencil shavings, red roses and menthol plus a touch of chinese five...
95+ WA / 95+ JD The deep purple-black colored 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is blended of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 4% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot. It's beautifully perfumed with fragrant earth, lavender,...
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