{"title":"Blue-Chip New World Wines","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the extraordinary wines redefining the world's most prestigious cellars with SommSelect's Blue-Chip New World Wines collection. From the legendary Cabernet Sauvignon estates of Napa Valley to Australia's celebrated Shiraz producers, these exceptional bottles represent the pinnacle of winemaking beyond Europe's traditional wine regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore iconic producers such as Screaming Eagle and Penfolds, alongside distinguished estates from California, Oregon, Washington, Argentina, Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2013-mayacamas-vineyards-red-wine-mt-veeder","title":"2013 Mayacamas Vineyards, “Red Wine”, Mt. Veeder","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn absolute treasure has just landed at SommSelect. Kept under lock and key in the historic stone cellars of Mount Veeder, the 2013 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMayacamas Vineyards \"Red Wine\" has never been released to the general public until this exclusive campaign. This rare, Cabernet Franc-dominated blend represents a monumental throwback style of winemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—one that immediately evokes a legendary, blind taste-off with the world's most famed Cabernet Franc masterpiece, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Cheval Blanc of Saint-Émilion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Bordeaux. Sourced from pristine, mint-condition library stocks, this defining expression of mountain terroir comes from an estate John Gilman calls \"arguably the last man standing from the glory days of California’s past.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors of both Napa and Right Bank Bordeaux, this is an essential addition to any serious cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2013 vintage on Mount Veeder yielded a once-in-a-generation classic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As Antonio Galloni noted in his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e report, the 2013s are \"viscerally thrilling... inky, vibrant, and structured,\" producing some of the most profound young wines in the world built to \"age at a glacial pace.\" Mayacamas's rugged vineyards—perched up to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2,400 feet in well-drained, low-fertility volcanic soils—naturally restrict yields to produce intensely concentrated fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fermented in traditional cement and aged in large, neutral oak foudres, this wine bypasses modern, heavy-handed oak trends, charting the same powerful, age-worthy structure that allowed Mayacamas to famously triumph over top French estates in the historic Judgment of Paris anniversary tastings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePouring a deep, reflective garnet, the wine explodes with lifted aromatics of crushed dried violets, wild raspberry, and black plum. The primal richness of the fruit quickly shifts gears on the palate, unfolding into a deeply savory, umami-driven landscape of fermented tobacco leaf, coastal forest mushrooms, and cured meats. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a stunningly complex, chiseled expression of mountain Cabernet Franc that seamlessly balances elegance with raw power. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe highly recommend giving this bottle a rigorous one-to-two-hour decant if you are opening it tonight. Otherwise, tuck it away for another 5 to 8 years, and be sure to secure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e two or more bottles so you can chart its glorious evolution over the next decade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheers \u0026amp; Taste Well!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eItem Is Excluded From Discounts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/mayacamas-wine-collection\" title=\"Mayacamas Wine Collection\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/mayacamas_vineyards_1.jpg?v=1780602313\" alt=\"Mayacamas Vineyards - Napa Valley\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46476656082998,"sku":"SOMM2606-MAY13NVA-750","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2013MayacamasVineyards_RedWine_Mt.Veeder.png?v=1780350099"},{"product_id":"2023-philip-togni-vineyard-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-spring-mountain","title":"2023 Philip Togni Vineyard, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 Philip Togni Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the ultimate secret handshake for those in the know. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilip Togni is a living legend, now 99 years old, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhose pedigree stretches back to his formal Bordeaux training under Émile Peynaud and winemaking at Château Lascombes. After shaping early Napa icons like Mayacamas and Chappellet, he established his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10.5-acre vineyard at 2,000 feet on Spring Mountain. Today, his daughter Lisa directs this farmstead operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a true family affair delivering small-scale, high-elevation perfectionism. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf Napa Valley ever established an official classification, this dual 100-point icon would stand undeniably as a First Growth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile modern Napa often leans into ultra-extracted fruit and heavy oak, T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eogni remains the standard-bearer for classic mountain restraint. The stellar, slow-ripening 2023 vintage delivered a cool growing season that yielded grapes with massive structural power, fine-grained tannins, and vibrant natural freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Built as a classic Bordeaux-style blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon alongside Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, this benchmark bottle sits at the very top of the vintage. It has earned a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperfect 100-Point rating from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e alongside \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 Points from Antonio Galloni at Vinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, confirming that the future of this legendary, cellar-worthy estate is brighter than ever.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the glass, the 2023 Estate Cabernet opens with precise, delicate aromas of violets, bay leaf, mixed red and black cherries, crushed rock, graphite, and dried herbs. The palate is \"outrageously beautiful\" and deeply concentrated, balancing rich cassis with firm, architectural tannins and a lingering, savory finish that guarantees decades of development in the cellar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the serious collector, securing this allocation isn’t just adding an extraordinary dual 100-pointer to your cellar—it is claiming an enduring piece of living Napa Valley history.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheers \u0026amp; taste well, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Robert Parker Wine Advocate Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 Points, Wine Advocate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“One of the top vintages I have had the privilege to taste, Philip Togni's 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate starts quietly, with delicate, pretty notes of bay leaf and violets, then steadily grows into a crescendo of mixed red and black cherries and cassis. This medium- to full-bodied wine is concentrated, rich and dense yet never heavy or overdone; it's tannic but without any harshness, exhibiting awesome length and elegance on the finish.” - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/author\/EaRSavtJrPdajFEZ4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoe Czerwinski\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, July 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 Points, John Gilman, View From The Cellar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The Togni family’s grand vin from the 2023 vintage is a magical young cabernet sauvignon. As is family tradition here, the wine’s octane is not listed on the label, but I would bet it is below 13.5 percent. The bouquet is quite similar to their 2023 Tanbark Hill, albeit with more depth and purity, as it wafts from the glass in a nascently complex blend of cassis, dark berries, coffee bean, cigar wrapper, a beautiful foundation of Spring Mountain soil, incipient smokiness, a touch of currant leaf and a refined framing of cedary new oak. On the palate the wine is pure, full bodied, seamlessly balanced and rock solid at the core, with great soil signature, firm, beautifully integrated tannins, great grip and a very, very long, impeccably balanced, refined and utterly stunning young finish. This year the wine’s cépages is eighty-two percent cabernet sauvignon, fifteen percent merlot, two percent cabernet franc and one percent petit verdot. All of the varieties were co-fermented and the wine was raised in forty percent new casks this year. This is a simply perfect young cabernet sauvignon.” - John Gilman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Vinous Wine Media Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is outrageously beautiful. Graphite, lavender, crushed rocks, menthol and dark spice emerge with great reluctance. Then again, the 2023 was bottled just a few months before this tasting. It's a vivid, explosive Cabernet that will need at least a few years to be at its most expressive. Poor set lowered yields by about 25%, resulting in an unusually potent wine here. Captivating. - Antonio Galloni, November 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/tongi.jpg?v=1786337937\" alt=\"Philip Togni Vineyard, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47136976306230,"sku":"SOMM2608-TOGNI23CS-750","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023PhilipTogniVineyard_EstateCabernetSauvignon_SpringMountain.png?v=1786045225"},{"product_id":"2019-penfolds-bin-707-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"2019 Penfolds, Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew Cabernet Sauvignons have done more to define the possibilities of Australian wine than Penfolds Bin 707. First produced in 1964, it grew from legendary winemaker Max Schubert’s ambition to make an Australian Cabernet capable of developing for decades. Penfolds has never treated 707 as an obligatory annual release. When the fruit is not good enough, they simply do not make it. In fact, there was no 2017 Bin 707 at all. That ruthless selection has helped make 707 one of Australia’s benchmark Cabernet Sauvignons for more than half a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 draws Cabernet Sauvignon from McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Barossa Valley, and Padthaway, embracing the distinctly Penfolds philosophy that the greatest wine matters more than the boundaries of any single vineyard. Each region brings something different: plushness from McLaren Vale, earth and structure from Coonawarra, and depth and drive from Barossa. The wine then spends 18 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads. Nothing about the approach is timid, but that is precisely the point. This is Cabernet made in an unmistakably Australian voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackcurrant and mulberry lead into black olive, violet, graphite, cigar leaf, cedar, roasted spice, and dark chocolate. The palate is immensely concentrated, with layers of dark fruit wrapped around muscular Cabernet tannins and a powerful core of freshness. The new American oak is present, but there is enough fruit, structure, and sheer scale underneath it to carry the wine through decades of development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 earned 98 points from Ken Gargett alongside multiple 97-point reviews, and Penfolds gives it a peak drinking window of 2025 through 2050. More importantly, it represents something increasingly rare in fine wine: a great estate completely committed to its own identity. Bin 707 does not try to be Bordeaux or Napa. It is powerful, structured, unapologetically Australian Cabernet, and after more than sixty years, it remains one of the country's reference points.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points, Ken Gargett:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Sourced from McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Barossa and Padthaway, 18 months in new American hogsheads. The colour is a dark maroon\/red. Opens with attractive aromatics. Some oak, but the fruit is more than a match for it.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points, Wine Advocate, Joe Czerwinski:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Sourced from McLaren Vale (41%), Coonawarra, Barossa Valley and Padthaway this vintage, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Bin 707 spent 18 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads prior to bottling.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points, Tyson Stelzer:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Such a bold statement of new American oak seems somehow old-fashioned in this day and age of Australian cabernet, and yet there is a comfortable assurance about the irrefutable Bin 707 model...”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eProvenance Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine comes with an unimpeachable provenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurchased Ex Chateau En Primeur in 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased between June 2018 and March 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStored at Dartess in Bordeaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransferred to London City Bond in February 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKept in original packaging, undisturbed case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eImpeccable Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese wines were acquired through an approved Bordeaux négociant as futures in 2014. They were stored at Dartess in Bordeaux before being transferred to London City Bond in February 2020. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Bordeaux history. With limited quantities available, these wines represent the perfect gift for the discerning oenophile or a treasured addition to any cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/penfolds_sign.webp?v=1790001003\" alt=\"Penfolds Wine\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47760455401526,"sku":"AT-PEN19B707-750","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2019-penfolds-cabernet-sauvignon-bin-707.jpg?v=1790000482"},{"product_id":"2024-raen-pinot-noir-sea-field-vineyard-fort-ross-seaview","title":"2024 RAEN, Pinot Noir \"Sea Field Vineyard,\" Fort Ross-Seaview","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eFounded by Carlo and Dante Mondavi, RAEN was built to push the boundary of extreme coastal viticulture along the Pacific rim. Carrying forward three generations of winemaking heritage, the brothers focus exclusively on cool-climate site expression through non-interventionist farming and traditional whole-cluster fermentations. Rising above mass-market California Pinot Noir, RAEN creates timeless, age-worthy wines that benchmark the true potential of the Sonoma Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003ePerched at 1,200 feet overlooking the ocean, the monochrome \"Sea Field\" vineyard yields a 100% whole-cluster Pinot Noir defined by high-altitude coastal power and floral lift. The nose opens with crushed violets, dark raspberries, pine needle, and wild sage, while the palate unfolds with dark-berry concentration and structural granite drive. Decidely ocean-drenched with vibrant acidity and refined tannins, this cuvée offers exceptional cellar potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jackes_suckling_240x240.png?v=1769834026\" alt=\"James Suckling Wine Logo\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points, James Suckling:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eAromas of seaweed, fresh and dried strawberries, salt and white pepper. Medium- to full-bodied, showing persistence, intensity and structure, with firm, muscular tannins. Long, lightly chewy finish. Needs three to four years to soften, but a solid wine. Best in 2028 and beyond.\" (Feb 2026)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Vinous Wine Media Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15.992646px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points, Vinous Media:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"The 2024 Pinot Noir Sea Field is powerful and tightly wound. Dark-toned fruit, leather, cedar, spice, incense and dried rose petal infuse the 2024 with tons of complexity. This potent, deep Pinot Noir packs a tremendous punch. There's a lot of wine here, but this needs time to soften and for the mid-palate to emerge. There's a striking, crystalline purity here.\" - Antonio Galloni (Jan 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-vineyard bottling from iconic 1980 dry-farmed vines located just two miles from the ocean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% whole-cluster fermentation provides extraordinary botanical perfume and peppery lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrimming with tart red fruits, marine salinity, pine resin, and fine, chalky tannins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at a cool room temperature between 58°F and 62°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecant for 45 minutes to let the tight coastal structure and whole-cluster spice unwind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into Burgundy stems to gather its expansive perfume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent alongside herb-crusted duck breast, venison carpaccio, or roasted squab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/raen-winery\" title=\"Raen Wine Collection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop The Entire RAEN Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/carol_raen.jpg?v=1790859371\" alt='2024 RAEN, Pinot Noir \"Sea Field Vineyard,\" Fort Ross-Seaview' style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47909009457206,"sku":"SOMM2609-RAEN24SFV-750","price":124.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2024RAEN_PinotNoirSeaFieldVineyard_FortRoss-Seaview.png?v=1790621033"},{"product_id":"2022-dunn-vineyards-cabernet-sauvignon-howell-mountain","title":"2022 Dunn Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf there is an indisputable gold standard for classic, age-worthy California Cabernet, Dunn Vineyards sits on the top tier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pulling glowing 97–98 point reviews across the board, the 2022 Howell Mountain Cabernet is the poster child for traditional structure and mountain power. Back in 1983, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRandy Dunn helped establish Howell Mountain as Napa's very first sub-appellation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, turning this high-altitude volcanic haven into the epicenter of mountain Cabernet. Buying Dunn means securing unmatched pedigree, incredible freshness, and a wine built for the long haul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat uncompromising vision continues today under Randy, his son Mike, and daughter Kristina, who hand-farm their 42 acres high above the fog line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Since 1978, the Dunn family has refused to chase modern trends, avoiding slick tricks and heavy oak to let raw volcanic terroir shine. Their commitment to site over short-term opulence has cemented Dunn as a permanent benchmark for collectors globally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 release dialed back new oak to 84% \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(down from 100%), and that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erestraint pays off massively\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Loaded with dark cassis, graphite, dried sage, and crushed violet, it retains its signature mineral core while delivering far more velvet and accessibility out of the gate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou no longer need decades of patience to unlock its depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—decant it for two hours, serve alongside a dry-aged steak, and enjoy a California legend in peak form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheers and taste well. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/decanter_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834034\" alt=\"Decanter Magazine Logo\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 Points, Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e … a wine that defines the vintage, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon raised 31-32 months in 84% new French oak. Its deep purple hue is followed by a captivating nose of darker currants, leather, graphite, dried herbs, and freshly sharpened lead pencil. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a round, layered mouthfeel, velvety tannins, solid mid-palate depth, and a gorgeous finish. It's one of the more approachable Dunn Howell Mountains you're going to find and is going to be great for those who lack patience. ”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jackes_suckling_240x240.png?v=1769834026\" alt=\"James Suckling Wine Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15.992646px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 Points, James Suckling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis minerally, earthy wine is highly impressive, with aromas of black and red currants, wet stones, bay laurel, bitter chocolate, dried flowers and walnuts. The palate is seamlessly balanced, showing depth of fruit, melting tannins and a silken, rounded mouthfeel that has no hard edges. Firm, mouthwatering finish. This is drinking very well now, but can age for decades. Drink or hold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jeb_dunnuck_240x240.png?v=1769834039\" alt=\"Jeb Dunnuck Wine Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15.992646px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points, Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA smoking good 2022 and a wine that defines the vintage … captivating nose of darker currants, leather, graphite, dried herbs, and freshly sharpened lead pencil. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a round, layered mouthfeel, velvety tannins, solid mid-palate depth, and a gorgeous finish.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Robert Parker Wine Advocate Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15.992646px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points, Wine Advocate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Round but structured, firm but silky, with undertones of crushed stone and pencil shavings on the lingering finish, it's a particularly strong effort.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA benchmark of Napa Valley mountain Cabernet Sauvignon built for multi-decade aging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced from 1,800+ ft elevation volcanic soils on Howell Mountain, delivering unmatched structure and mineral drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntense aromas of dark cassis, graphite, dried sage, pencil shavings, and sweet cedar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at a cool room temperature between 62°F and 65°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGiven its massive mountain tannic core, we strongly recommend a generous 2 to 3-hour decant in its youth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into Bordeaux stems to frame its massive, structured profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with prime ribeye steak, roasted venison loin, braised short ribs, or dry-aged beef.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Dunn_Vineyards_12.jpg?v=1791181555\" alt=\"2022 Dunn Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47909010702390,"sku":"SOMM2609-DUNN22HWL-750","price":224.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022DunnVineyards_CabernetSauvignon_HowellMountain_1.png?v=1790623675"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/collections\/napa-valley-crusher-statue_b2c39250-5356-4ea6-b232-624f2acbd15a.png?v=1792051085","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/blue-chip-new-world-wines.oembed","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}