Every week we have the tough “fantastic” job of tasting dozens of wines to make sure that we only offer the very BEST to our clients. We are constantly on the look out for amazing under-the-radar wines, along with celebrated projects from famous producers to augment our ever changing portfolio. Give us a call (800.933.8466) or […]
When most wine lovers think of a Napa Valley Cab that is aged exclusively in 100% American Oak barrels, they think of Silver Oak at over $100 per bottle. I’m here to tell you about one of the best kept secrets in Napa Valley. Honig Silver Oak 100% Napa Valley Fruit X X 100% American […]
“Has any American Pinot Noir scaled such a height? I would submit that one zone has a better shot at Grand Cru status than any other: a small portion of extreme western Sonoma County bordering the Pacific Ocean. The new name, yet to be formally approved at this writing (since named Sonoma Coast AVA), hardly rings […]
All of the vineyards along the Sonoma County coastline have been grouped under one official viticultural area, comprising more than half a million acres with roughly 7,000 acres under vine, the Sonoma Coast AVA was made official in 1987. This umbrella AVA was created largely to accommodate cold-climate, ‘estate-bottled’ producers, who own vineyards scattered throughout […]
Today we wanted to share a truly amazing opportunity with you – one which is exclusive to our clients receiving this email and will not be available to the general public on our online marketplace. Our customers know we secure some of the finest selections from around the world and this collection of six-liter Imperials […]
PARALLEL is another in a string of remarkable Philippe Melka successes. Philippe is one of the most sought after winemaking consultants in the world (Named by Robert Parker as one of the Top 9 consultants in the world.) and his current and past clients include: Dana Estates, Hundred Acre, Lail, Vineyard 29, Bryant, Dalla Valle, and Quintessa…Read more about Philippe Melka. […]
Mary Marthis has been making award-winning wine for Kathryn Kennedy winery since 1981. For over 30 years Marty has been using California fruit, but still making them in a bordeaux style. All the while emphasizing the uniqueness of the grapes and vineyard site, and hand harvesting the grapes from low-yield vines and with minimal handling during […]
An Exclusive Gem: Parador ‘Riserva’ Today we share an exclusive wine that you will only find in select restaurants (Ex. The ‘3 Star Michelin rated’ French Laundry). Influenced by Pesquera and Vega Sicilia’s Unico, the great Tempranillos of Spain and blends of Europe, Parador was founded by Steve Ventrello in 1998, and is focused on […]
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Craig Haserot of Sojourn Cellars has been at the helm of this boutique producer, leading the charge to create an all-star lineup of Pinot Noir, Cabernet, and Chardonnay. His strong personality pairs well with his rabid enthusiasm for the wines he produces, which he holds in high esteem. His favorable impression of his product isn’t […]
The 4th Annual, Grenache Associations, International Grenache Day is today September 20th, 2013 According to the Grenache Association, Grenache is: Grenache is the most widely planted red grape in the world and responsible for the velvety, voluptuous mouthfeel that people love in wine; but it rarely gets the credit it deserves because it’s often used […]
