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CALIFORNIA : NAPA VALLEY
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (7%), Petit Verdot (7%)
FULL-BODIED, BLACKBERRY, BLACK CHERRY, VANILLA, ROSEMARY, CLOVE, CEDAR, OAK
Purity of fruit, balanced acidity, soft tannins, and a round, velvety mouthfeel make for a full-bodied but unusually elegant Cabernet with great polish and sense of place. Oak influence – to thank for the undercurrents of toast, sandalwood, and cigar box here – is subtle and well-integrated, but appreciable, adding sophistication and complexity without distracting from a core of plush dark fruit and herbaceousness.
FARMING : Certified Organic
PAIRING : Ribeye Steak with Roasted Potatoes & Rosemary
$22
CALIFORNIA : SONOMA COAST
Chardonnay
DRY, MEDIUM BODIED, RICH, CREAMY, BUTTERY, OAK PRESENT
The aroma is a cacophony of complex layers including tropical fruits, mango & yellow peach over delightful notes of butter, brioche & roasted nuts. The palate is rich & full with flavors of taffy & nuts & a soft, creamy, yet elegant finish
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
FOOD PAIRING: Fish & Poultry
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$18
CALIFORNIA : NORTH COAST : MENDOCINO COUNTY
Carignan, Grenache, Syrah
MEDIUM BODIED, RED/BLUE FRUIT, EASY, EARTH, LITTLE OAK
$23
CALIFORNIA : SONOMA COUNTY : RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
Pinot Noir
MED-FULL-BODIED, FIG, BLACK PLUM, CLOVE, COFFEE, COCOA POWDER, HAY, TOAST, OAK
A dark and compelling example of Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley. Rich, perfumed dark fruit aromas on the nose are met by spicy black fig, coffee, cocoa powder, and oak toast flavors on the palate. Undeniably a dense and brooding wine, it remains lifted and nuanced, with a lovely softness to the mouthfeel and a gratifyingly long finish that carries notes of clove, nutmeg, and other barrel spices.
ECOLOGY: Conventional
FOOD PAIRING: Smokey BBQ Chicken
$25
USA : CALIFORNIA : SIERRA FOOTHILLS
Zinfandel, Petit Sirah
FULL BODIED, BLACK FRUIT, PURPLE FLOWERS, EARTHY, NEUTRAL OAK
Great balance of fruit-black raspberry, cassis, and hints of cherry- and firm acidity, making for a great velvety yet structure wine. Incredible notes of dark chocolate and black pepper spice with underlying notes of lavender and violets
ECOLOGY: Organic
FOOD PAIRING: Pizza & Pasta
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CALIFORNIA : SIERRA FOOTHILLS : NORTH YUBA COUNY
Zinfandel
FULL-BODIED, POMEGRANATE, RASPBERRY, RED CURRANT, THYME, NEUTRAL OAK
Despite being relatively new to the scene, Claire Hill (who worked throughout Sonoma, the Santa Cruz Mountains, and with the legendary Éric Texier in the Rhône Valley before launching her own winery in 2016) has already proven herself an incredibly talented and thoughtful winemaker. Her Zinfandel is unusual, in the best way – elegant but structured, it has delicate, perfumed aromatics, roaring acidity, and none of the stewed prune flavors you often see in California Zin.
WINEMAKING : Low-intervention; slow & cool fermentation in stainless steel (to prevent extracting harsh/bitter flavors); aged for 18 months in neutral French oak
FARMING : Organic
PAIRING : Fennel & Sausage Pizza
$54
CALIFORNIA : NAPA VALLEY
Malbec, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
FULL-BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, BLUEBERRY, EARTH, MOCHA, OAK
This lush, robust blend from the Hess Luxury Collection was named 'Lion Tamer' in homage to the versatility of Malbec, which winemaker Dave Guffy refers to as his "tannin tamer." Be sure to decant this one.
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Steak
$28
USA : CALIFORNIA : MENDOCINO COUNTY
Carignane
FARMING : Organic
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UNITED STATES : CALIFORNIA
Chardonnay
MED-FULL-BODIED, GREEN APPLE, CITRUS, VANILLA, SPICE, OAK
FARMING : Organic
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UNITED STATES : CALIFORNIA
Cabernet Sauvignon
MED-FULL-BODIED, RED FRUIT, PLUM, STRAWBERRY JAM, SPICE, OAK
FARMING : Organic
$99
UNITED STATES : CALIFORNIA : NAPA VALLEY
36% Sauvignon Blanc, 22% Viognier, 12% Albarino (Alvarinho), 10% Roussanne, 9% Vermentino (Rolle), 4% Picpoul, 2% Grenache Blanc & 0% Marsanne
Available in various editions labeled with different numbers. The blend may vary every year.
Producer tasting notes: "After observing how larger aging vessels drove our red wines toward the reductive pathway in 2014 and 2015, we thought to increase that expression in our whites by increasing our fermentation volume or reducing the available oxygen. We were pleasantly surprised with how well this worked. Sauvignon Blanc can be an incredibly aromatic varietal and some subtle notes of reduction give it great depth and intrigue. This has now become our standard practice for Sauvignon Blanc and provides a roadmap for playing with other varietals." - Ovid Wines
$17
CALIFORNIA : NAPA : CLARKSBURG
Petite Sirah
FULL-BODIED, PLUM, BLACKBERRY, SPICE, VANILLA, EARTH, COCOA, FRENCH OAK
FARMING : Certified Sustainable / Practicing Organic
PAIRING : Carnitas Tacos
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$34
$20
CALIFORNIA : CENTRAL COAST
Grenache, Mourvèdre
LIGHT-BODIED, DRY, FRESH, WHITE FLOWER, CITRUS, CARBONIC, NO OAK
FARMING : Organic
WINEMAKING : Low-intervention (no added sulfur; vegan)
PAIRING : Stone Fruit Salad
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$32
CALIFORNIA : NAPA VALLEY
Chardonnay
MEDIUM-BODIED, GOLDEN APPLE, RIPE PEACH, BUTTER, OAK PRESENT
Barrel fermented in 33% new oak plus eight months spent on the lees, this fine California Chard has a long and toasty finish. Ripe apple, peach, and oak aromas are complemented by crisp acidity and pleasing minerality. Lighter notes of beeswax, almond, and lanolin are a bonus.
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Seared Scallops
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$19
CALIFORNIA : MENDOCINO & SIERRA FOOTHILLS
Syrah, Carignan
MED-BODIED, RED PLUM, BLACK RASPBERRY, FLORAL, COLA, BRIGHT, NEUTRAL OAK
Farming : Organic
Winemaking : Low-intervention / natural. Native ferments; 5 months in neutral barrels; bottled unfined & unfiltered, no sulfur.
Pairing : Leg of Lamb
$23
CALIFORNIA : MENDOCINO COUNTY
Carignan
FULL-BODIED, SOUR CHERRY, CRANBERRY, TARRAGON, BITTER CHOCOLATE, NEUTRAL OAK
The Poor Ranch is a sixth-generation family vineyard farmed by Johnny and Susan Poor; the land has been dry-farmed since 1888, and turns out impeccable old vine Carignan.
Farming : Organic
Winemaking : Low-intervention / natural; low sulfur
Pairing : Skirt Steak