{"title":"California Wine Collection","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003eDiscover the depth and diversity of California wine—from the bold Cabernet Sauvignons of Napa Valley to the refined Pinot Noirs of Sonoma and the coastal elegance of Santa Barbara and the Santa Cruz Mountains. California’s top wine regions each bring a distinct character. Napa Valley is known for powerful, structured reds, especially Cabernet Sauvignon. Sonoma offers balance and nuance, with standout Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Further south, Santa Barbara and Monterey produce cooler-climate wines with bright acidity and freshness, while the Santa Cruz Mountains deliver small-production wines with intensity and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"somm2402-pfam13dombro-750","title":"2013 Pestoni Family, Napa Valley Red Blend \"Domingos Brothers\"","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePestoni is no stranger to our SommSelect faithful. We’ve been partnering with this classic producer of robust, age worthy Napa wines for years, but up until now, we’ve always focused on their pure varietal Cabernet Sauvignon. So today’s discovery is an exciting addition to our partnership. Sourced entirely from their high-elevation Howell Mountain vineyard, “Three Tears,” this blend of Cabernet and Merlot allows the Pestoni team to select the most exceptional fruit of the vintage and then blend it expertly into a masterpiece of fruit, spice, and structure. Like all great Howell Mountain wines, it needs time before it shows its true colors, which is why we were over the moon when the family offered us a small, precious parcel of their 2013 release. At just over ten years, this brooding beauty is showing its full kaleidoscope of aromatics and the tannins and wood spice are now integrated seamlessly into the luxuriously rich frame. It is built to “wow” any Napa lover, and at a price well below what most current release Howell Mountain cuvées fetch. What’s not to love?!?!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlthough the Pestonis are nestled on the valley floor, one must look skyward to locate the origin of this special library release. Roughly 2,000 feet up Howell Mountain, the “Three Tears Vineyard” is home to 13 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon and three acres of Merlot, the sole source of today’s wine. The site’s soils are rich in volcanic tufa and iron-heavy clay. Combined with cooler daytime temps and twice as much rain as the valley floor gets, the conditions are perfect for balanced, elegant wine that can age gracefully for decades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e2013 was a near-perfect vintage for the “Three Tears Vineyard,” with a dry, moderate spring followed by a warm summer that was consistent and generally free of heat spikes. A couple of late September rain showers allowed the fruit to ripen a bit slower, and hang longer on the vines, increasing phenolic maturity without losing structure. After picking and twice-sorting the fruit, the grapes were de-stemmed and transferred into stainless steel for fermentation. Upon completion, the resulting wine matured in new, high-quality French oak barrels for 24 months. This parcel has been resting in their cellar ever since. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe direct-from-the-winery provenance is evident the moment the cork is pulled. An opaque dark ruby hue, with the subtlest bricking on the rim, spills into a large Bordeaux stem and emits dense yet fresh perfume. After 30-60 minutes of air, this becomes a Howell Mountain archetype: intensely layered, ripping with muscle and dark fruit, and sizzling with black-rock minerality. Aromas of cassis, raspberry liqueur, ripe plum, crushed volcanic rock, graphite, cedar, cigar tobacco, mint, and violets carry through to the opulent, full-bodied palate. As it passes the decade-mark, it’s just starting to unravel some savory, earthy soul, and the oak has become almost fully integrated. Those who want primary fruit and power, start uncorking your bottles now and over the next five years. Those who want more of a sinewy, secondary-dominated, old school mountain red should set some aside for even longer. There is plenty of life left in this beauty!  In truth the ideal is to grab enough bottles to do both. When consuming, grill or pan-sear a ribeye—few pairings are more simple and delicious than this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41926489669686,"sku":"SOMM2402-PFAM13DOMBRO-750","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2013PestoniFamily_NapaValleyRedBlendDomingosBrothers_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1706710414"},{"product_id":"somm2403-ashdmdmvrouge-750","title":"MV Ashes \u0026 Diamonds, Napa Valley Red Wine \"Rouge No. 6\"","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHow to describe Ashes \u0026amp; Diamonds? Let’s start with the winery itself, a gleaming white, mid-century modern marvel tucked behind the legendary Bistro Don Giovanni in the heart of the Napa Valley. It could be called a “cult” winery, albeit one that pays homage to Napa Valley’s 1960s “heyday”—an era when the wines were earthier, more soulful, more balanced. Helmed by an all-star cast of high-profile Napa-area winemakers, and incorporating fruit from a far-flung assortment of mountain and “valley floor” vineyards, A\u0026amp;D might best be described as a wine “collective.” Their “Rouge #6” absolutely floored us—it’s a silky, elegant, Bordeaux-style blend from multiple vintages, full of luscious fruit and soil character in equal measure. Most of us think of “cult” California reds as being supercharged, lavishly oaked, super-expensive powerhouses. This is none of those things, and what it achieves at this modest price is simply astonishing. That’s a cult we’re happy to join—sign us up!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAshes \u0026amp; Diamonds was founded in 2017 by advertising executive Kashy Khaledi, who not only assembled an enviable collection of prime vineyard sources but recruited a veritable Dream Team of Napa Valley winemaking talent: Steve Matthiasson, Diana Snowden Seysses, Dan Petroski, and sparkling wine savant Michael Cruse have all played roles in crafting the extensive A\u0026amp;D lineup, which includes both single-vineyard bottlings and regional blends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe “home” vineyard of Ashes \u0026amp; Diamonds is on the loamy, gravelly Napa Valley “floor” in Oakville, but blends like Rouge #6 are meant to offer a panoramic view of the region’s terroir. As such, this wine reaches into other areas of the Napa Valley, including Rutherford, Mt. Veeder, and Atlas Peak. Fruit sourced from the rockier mountain sites lends structure and nerve to the blend. “Rouge #6” is indeed meant to be a celebration of the art of blending—not just of grapes, and vineyards, but of vintages as well. The result is a wine that is saturated and luxurious but also velvety and well-knit. The blend is driven by 75% Cabernet Sauvignon supported by Cabernet Franc and Merlot, aged only in “neutral” French oak barrels. Just 2,000 cases were produced. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the glass, this stunningly silky, balanced, deeply mineral wine is a nearly opaque ruby moving to a garnet rim, with heady aromas of black currant, Morello cherry, cassis, tobacco, graphite, and loamy earth. It is just barely full-bodied, with ultra-fine tannins and modest alcohol, everything lifted by bright acidity. The wine is dense, dark, and brooding, yet lifted—there’s energy to it, along with a very Bordeaux-esque balance of fruit and earth notes. It’s a subtle, silky red to pair with an old-school (and fancy) French dish like Tournedos Rossini. Decant it 30-60 minutes before serving in your best Bordeaux stems, and celebrate the new era of balance and elegance in Napa Valley red wine. Enjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41999943008310,"sku":"SOMM2403-ASHDMDMVROUGE-750","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/MVAshes_Diamonds_NapaValleyRedWineRougeNo.6_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1708709241"},{"product_id":"somm2404-mycms19mvee-750","title":"2019 Mayacamas Vineyards, Mount Veeder - Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere are a tiny handful of wineries that have had an outsized impact on Napa Valley viticulture, and, by proxy, California winemaking writ large. Mondavi, Beaulieu Vineyards, and Heitz are all on that short list, but the estate that can trace its roots back to the earliest days of the wine industry here is without a doubt Mayacamas. This iconic property has been instrumental in pushing Napa to the top of global wine destinations, but just as importantly, they continue to lead the way in innovation and quality. From their perch high in the Mountains for which they are named, they have an eagle eye on both the past and the future of the valley below. Oh, and they continue to make among the most profound, complex, and age-worthy Cabernet in California, and arguably the world. Their current release, the gloriously balanced 2019, is a soaring testament to the deliciously complex wines that Mayacamas continues to produce. This is blue-chip Napa, with impeccable pedigree, and though it isn’t cheap, we can offer one of the best prices in the U.S. Wine lovers, you need a few bottles in your cellar!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe world-class Mayacamas winery was originally established in 1889 by John Henry Fisher, a San Francisco businessman, who used the local stone to build the cellar that is still in use today. After the 1906 earthquake, he was forced to declare bankruptcy and the property was sold for a mere $5,000 (in today’s dollars that might get you a down payment on a small condo in Napa). WWI and then Prohibition saw the vines and the winery essentially sit idle until 1941, when Jack and Mary Taylor purchased the property. They were the first in a series of innovative owners, and along with improvements to the cellar, their most impactful contribution was replanting the old vineyards (mostly Zinfandel and some other blending grapes) to Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. That may seem like an obvious move, looking 80 years in the rear view mirror, but at the time Cabernet was a true anomaly in Napa…go figure!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn 1968 the Taylors sold the property to Bob and Eleanor Travers, and the “modern” era began. Fresh from his work with another blossoming Napa legend, Heitz, Bob was instrumental in adding additional barrels, of various sizes, to the cellar and instituting traditional, European winemaking techniques. His talents, along with the inherent qualities of the distinct Mayacamas terroir, were recognized almost immediately, with his 1971 vintage being chosen as one of the wines to represent California in the famous Judgment of Paris. Vintage after vintage of Mayacamas was released to widespread acclaim, and even as Napa grew into the global wine powerhouse that it is today–and as styles and trends continue to come and go—Bob continued to make the same beautifully complex and long-lived wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA little over a decade ago, Bob and Eleanor decided it was time to retire, so they sold their iconic estate to the Schottenstein Family. Recognizing the long, storied history of the property and the decades-long love affair many customers have had with the wines of Mayacamas, the family and their team sought to improve the health and well being of the vines and the cellar without sacrificing the old-school complexity of the wines. Farming was converted to fully organic beginning in 2013, and today many biodynamic practices are used. Some of Bob’s famous old barrels did need replacing, but by and large the cellar got just some basic maintenance and cleaning and the core of the aging program—French oak casks, mostly neutral, and of various sizes—remains fully intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe 2019 vintage was fantastic in Napa generally, and particularly lovely for the vines growing high up on the Mayacamas Mountains. It was typically warm and sunny, but with less heat spikes and less drought pressure than the previous several years. The result is a classic Mayacamas rendition of Cabernet: Rich and powerfully framed, but with exceptional balance and elegance, and savory, earthy notes that play perfectly with the exuberant black and red fruits. This is a wine that will age gracefully for decades, but it can also be enjoyed now with a good 60-90 minute decant. Serve at cellar temperature in a large Bordeaux stem, and the deep, garnet hue will open with a flourish of wild blueberries and raspberries, sagebrush, mint, lilacs, blood orange zest, cedarwood, and hints of graphite and iodine. It’s perfect for anything you want to grill, but with a wine of this caliber it’s best not to overthink it: get the best, grass fed ribeye you can find and serve with crispy some rosemary potatoes. If you want to have a legendary Napa wine from an exceptional vintage in your cellar, Mayacamas is 100% the way to go!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42278674366518,"sku":"SOMM2404-MYCMS19MVEE-750","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2019MayacamasVineyards_MountVeeder-NapaValleyCabernetSauvignon_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1712845648"},{"product_id":"2020-mayacamas-napa-valley-cabernet-sauvignonsomm2412-mycm20cab-750","title":"2020 Mayacamas, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mayacamas winery is easily one of the most historic producers in the entire Napa Valley AVA. This iconic property was instrumental in pushing Napa to the top of global wine destinations, but just as importantly, they continue to lead the way in both innovation and tradition. From their perch high in the mountains for which they are named, they have an eagle eye on both the past and the future of the valley below. Oh, and they continue to make among the most profound, complex, and age-worthy Cabernet in California, and arguably the world. They have never chased trends or scores, just pure Mount Veeder terroir. This is blue-chip Napa, with impeccable pedigree, and though it isn’t cheap, we can offer one of the best prices in the U.S. This is a must have for any and all wine lovers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBONUS: We have been granted access to a tiny allocation of library Cabernet from the 2003 vintage. The wine has spent its entire life aging in the cold cellars on Mt. Veeder where it was born, and it is drinking phenomenally right now. Click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sommselect.com%20%E2%80%BA%20products%20%E2%80%BA%202003-mayacamas-napa-valley-cabernet-sauvignonsomm2412-mycm03cab-750\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e to grab a bottle or two before they’re gone!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe world-class Mayacamas winery was originally established in 1889 by John Henry Fisher, a San Francisco businessman, who used the local stone to build the cellar that is still in use today. After the 1906 earthquake, he was forced to declare bankruptcy and the property was sold for a mere $5,000 (in today’s dollars that might get you a down payment on a small condo in Napa). WWI and then Prohibition saw the vines and the winery essentially sit idle until 1941, when Jack and Mary Taylor purchased the property. They were the first in a series of innovative owners, and along with improvements to the cellar, their most impactful contribution was replanting the old vineyards (mostly Zinfandel and some other blending grapes) to Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. That may seem like an obvious move, looking 80 years in the rear view mirror, but at the time Cabernet was a true anomaly in Napa…go figure!\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\u003eIn 1968 the Taylors sold the property to Bob and Eleanor Travers, and the “modern” era began. Fresh from his work with another blossoming Napa legend, Heitz, Bob was instrumental in adding additional barrels, of various sizes, to the cellar and instituting traditional, European winemaking techniques. His talents, along with the inherent qualities of the distinct Mayacamas terroir, were recognized almost immediately, with his 1971 vintage being chosen as one of the wines to represent California in the famous Judgment of Paris. Vintage after vintage of Mayacamas was released to widespread acclaim, and even as Napa grew into the global wine powerhouse that it is today–and as styles and trends continue to come and go—Bob continued to make the same beautifully complex and long-lived wines.\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\u003eA little over a decade ago, Bob and Eleanor decided it was time to retire, so they sold their iconic estate to the Schottenstein Family. Recognizing the long, storied history of the property and the decades-long love affair many customers have had with the wines of Mayacamas, the family and their team sought to improve the health and well being of the vines and the cellar without sacrificing the old-school complexity of the wines. Farming was converted to fully organic beginning in 2013, and today many biodynamic practices are used. Some of Bob’s famous old barrels did need replacing, but by and large the cellar got just some basic maintenance and cleaning and the core of the aging program—French oak casks, mostly neutral, and of various sizes—remains fully intact.\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\u003eTo say that the 2020 vintage was challenging in Napa would be an understatement. Pandemic restrictions, heat, drought, and wildfires all took their toll. But somehow the team was able to harvest a small but excellent crop of Cabernet. This is a dense, powerfully structured rendition that will need many years to blossom into the world class wine it is. If you do want to crack one open in the next two to three years, decant it for at least two hours or more. Serve at cellar temperature in a large Bordeaux stem, and the deep, garnet hue will open with a flourish of wild blueberries and blackberries, kirsch, sagebrush, mint, lilacs, blood orange zest, cedarwood, and hints of graphite and iodine. It’s perfect for anything you want to grill, but with a wine of this caliber it’s best not to overthink it: get the best, grass fed ribeye you can find and serve with crispy some rosemary potatoes. If you want to have a legendary Napa wine from an exceptional vintage in your cellar, Mayacamas is 100% the way to go!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43340266307638,"sku":"SOMM2412-MYCM20CAB-750","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020Mayacamas_NapaValleyCabernetSauvignon_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1734458150"},{"product_id":"2003-mayacamas-napa-valley-cabernet-sauvignonsomm2412-mycm03cab-750","title":"2003 Mayacamas, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very, very special treat that has been held in the winery’s cold, and 130 year old cellars since it was bottled; this 2003 is proof positive that the iconic Cabernets of Mayacamas truly blossom after a decade or two in the bottle. The vintage was challenging with a warm and unusually wet spring, but the summer cooled off until a heat hit in early September, allowing the grapes to hit peak ripeness just in time for harvest. This is a soaring, peak drinking Cabernet that should be decanted gently off any sediment before serving at around 60 degrees in large Bordeaux stems. The deep, red and black fruits of Mt. Veeder are still very present, but the savory notes of cedar, mint, cigar box, clove, cocoa powder, graphite, and damp earth are all swirling about. The tannins have softened a bit but are still providing excellent structure along with that classic mountain acidity. It’s definitely a special occasion wine (and it will continue to be excellent for another decade plus), but it is a sure bet to impress any and all wine lovers. \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\u003eThe world-class Mayacamas winery was originally established in 1889 by John Henry Fisher, a San Francisco businessman, who used the local stone to build the cellar that is still in use today. After the 1906 earthquake, he was forced to declare bankruptcy and the property was sold for a mere $5,000 (in today’s dollars that might get you a down payment on a small condo in Napa). WWI and then Prohibition saw the vines and the winery essentially sit idle until 1941, when Jack and Mary Taylor purchased the property. They were the first in a series of innovative owners, and along with improvements to the cellar, their most impactful contribution was replanting the old vineyards (mostly Zinfandel and some other blending grapes) to Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. That may seem like an obvious move, looking 80 years in the rear view mirror, but at the time Cabernet was a true anomaly in Napa…go figure!\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\u003eIn 1968 the Taylors sold the property to Bob and Eleanor Travers, and the “modern” era began. Fresh from his work with another blossoming Napa legend, Heitz, Bob was instrumental in adding additional barrels, of various sizes, to the cellar and instituting traditional, European winemaking techniques. His talents, along with the inherent qualities of the distinct Mayacamas terroir, were recognized almost immediately, with his 1971 vintage being chosen as one of the wines to represent California in the famous Judgment of Paris. Vintage after vintage of Mayacamas was released to widespread acclaim, and even as Napa grew into the global wine powerhouse that it is today–and as styles and trends continue to come and go—Bob continued to make the same beautifully complex and long-lived wines.\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\u003eA little over a decade ago, Bob and Eleanor decided it was time to retire, so they sold their iconic estate to the Schottenstein Family. Recognizing the long, storied history of the property and the decades-long love affair many customers have had with the wines of Mayacamas, the family and their team sought to improve the health and well being of the vines and the cellar without sacrificing the old-school complexity of the wines. Farming was converted to fully organic beginning in 2013, and today many biodynamic practices are used. Some of Bob’s famous old barrels did need replacing, but by and large the cellar got just some basic maintenance and cleaning and the core of the aging program—French oak casks, mostly neutral, and of various sizes—remains fully intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43340270141494,"sku":"SOMM2412-MYCM03CAB-750","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2020Mayacamas_NapaValleyCabernetSauvignon_2003__MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1734545475"},{"product_id":"2019-katali-coombsville-napa-valley-cabernet-sauvignonsomm2501-ktl19cab-750","title":"2019 Katali, Coombsville Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicro production, handmade masterpiece from a single vineyard in Coombsville. Local Napa Valley restaurants have it on their lists for upwards of $200–and we have a special connection with the winery who's generously agreed to part with a few more cases. Katali is not available for retail anywhere. It’s a true “insider” wine for the lucky few who have access to bottles direct from the winery. We have just a few cases, so don’t wait to pounce!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e100% hand-harvested Cabernet Sauvignon sourced exclusively from the Caldwell vineyard in the Coombsville AVA, 600 ft elevation, rich, volcanic soils. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBuilt to Last: The 2019 vintage was a near perfect growing season with pristine fruit. Wine was aged \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 months in new and nuetral French Oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eClassic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon: Cassis, blackberry, spiced cherry, and plum skin followed by savory notes of cocoa powder, dried lavender, graphite, vanilla bean, cedar, and baking spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Serve it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis wine will age for 20 years, but if tempted to pop a cork now, decant for 1 hour prior to serving\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServe in Bordeaux Stems between 60-64 degrees\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA wine like this deserves a perfectly grilled steak or slow cooked rib roast.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43378070913078,"sku":"SOMM2501-KTL19CAB-750","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2019Katali_CoombsvilleNapaValleyCabernetSauvignon_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1735832901"},{"product_id":"2019-giannecchini-family-vineyards-old-vine-zinfandel-mendocino-countysomm2504-gian19zinov-750","title":"2019 Giannecchini Family Vineyards, Old Vine Zinfandel, Mendocino County","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTalmage, California is a long way from everything except Ukiah. In 1910, it might as well have been Topeka. But in 2025 it’s well-known that the Talmage Bench gravels are perfect Zin terroir. Even Napa’s vineyard guru, Andy Beckstoffer, bought land here. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround 114 years ago, in this remote outpost of Mendocino County, the Giannecchini family planted their Zinfandel vineyard. The plants survived Prohibition by offering up grapes to home winemakers, and in the decades since, the family sold their massively concentrated, old-vine fruit to larger Sonoma County wineries, where it provided horsepower and bold blackberry liqueur in what were ultimately lesser wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday the focus is squarely on this vineyard, farmed organically and regeneratively. As a single-vineyard wine, its old-vine richness commands a $50 price point from the winery. That’s not what you will pay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Zinfandel has absolutely everything you want: penetrating, bold boysenberry and poached cherry fruit, lilting floral aromas, and spicy complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a wine produced without herbicides, insecticides, or inorganic fertilizer, with all weeding done by sheep. A 100% natural product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Serve it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now or within 2-3 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe in Bordeaux stems at 55°F, especially on a hot day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltimate pairing: smoked beef short ribs with horseradish cream and\/or hoisin-ginger barbecue sauce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43649029505078,"sku":"SOMM2504-GIAN19ZINOV-750","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2019GiannecchiniFamilyVineyardsOldVineZinfandelMendocinoCounty_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1744654616"},{"product_id":"2022-synthesis-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valleysomm2505-syn22cab-750","title":"2022 Synthesis, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin Ray's Synthesis project melds mountain-grown power and structure with valley-floor opulence, drawing from vineyards across Napa's most revered AVAs like Mount Veeder, Rutherford, and Diamond Mountain. It’s this Synthesis—a whole greater than the sum of its parts—that is the key to this Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiverse sources allowed Keith Emerson to ride out 2022’s dramatic weather patterns: early budbreak, late spring cold snaps, and record drought conditions—pulling off an expertly-blended wine with concentrated fruit, vibrant acidity, and exceptional balance. Each barrel lot was hand-selected and aged 16 months in 40% new French and American oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply thrilling Cabernet for the money:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a juicy basket of bright red fruits (tart cherry, red currant) against a backdrop of deeper mulberry and marionberry, with savory notes of fresh thyme, walnut, and cedar as a backdrop. This wine will SLAY in a blind lineup of Napa Cabernets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuckling’s 95pt review: “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlush and fresh, with aromas of blackberry bush, violets, blueberries, graphite and blood plums. The palate is full-bodied with softly integrated tannins and bright acidity. Very well made, with nice generosity and freshness. Great value.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbility to age and blossom in your cellar through 2035 or longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Serve it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecant for 15 minutes to drink now, or keep through 2035.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe in Bordeaux or Cabernet stems at 58°F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with slow-smoked prime rib with horseradish cream or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esauce marchand de vin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43684227055670,"sku":"SOMM2505-SYN22CAB-750","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022SynthesisCabernetSauvignonNapaValley_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1745440338"},{"product_id":"2018-kapcsandy-family-winery-rapszodia-cabernet-franc-state-lane-vineyard-wa98somm2505-kapc18cfrap-750","title":"2018 Kapcsandy Family Winery, \"Rapszodia\" Cabernet Franc, State Lane Vineyard (WA98)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJump back to the 1980s, when \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeringer Vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reigned supreme with its celebrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Private Reserve” Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—an iconic proprietary blend built on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptional fruit of the famed State Lane Vineyard in Yountville\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In 2000, as Beringer streamlined its asset portfolio, they sold the storied vineyard to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHungarian-born Lou Kapcsándy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Driven by an unwavering dream to own a piece of Napa’s legacy, Lou seized this rare opportunity, embarking on an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eambitious replanting project to transform the historic property into a modern “First Growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” benchmark that seamlessly marries tradition with cutting-edge innovation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-8dc37b43-7fff-facc-a2e9-0f5afab5fce4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFast-forward to the impressive 2018 vintage in Napa Valley—a year with very even, cool weather, no major heat events, and a long, relaxed harvest. Kapcsándy knocked it out of the park in 2018. The standout Grand Vin Cabernet Sauvignon not only captured a perfect 100-point score but also set the stage for its equally impressive and more affordable siblings: the \"Rapszodia\" Cabernet Franc and \"Roberta’s Reserve\" Merlot. We selected the Cabernet Franc and Merlot for their sheer polish and elegance. With five years of bottle age, an hour decant will reveal their refined structure and alluring tertiary complexities. These wines have an allure comparable to a sexy, super-charged Saint Emilion, such as a Château Pavie or Ausone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePress: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 Points, Wine Advocate: (100% Cabernet Franc)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Deep garnet-purple in color, it prances out of the glass with the most gorgeous perfume of redcurrant jelly, black raspberries and fresh black berries with hints of crushed rocks, tilled soil, violets and cinnamon plus a touch of garrigue. Medium to full-bodied, firm and grainy with an amazing backbone of freshness supporting all that tightly wound, multilayered fruits, it finishes with epically long mineral and floral layers. Wow-o-wow. 160 cases were made.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Nov. 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43696390012982,"sku":"SOMM2505-KAPC18CFRAP-750","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/KapcsandyFamilyWinery_Rapszodia.png?v=1745853204"},{"product_id":"2018-kapcsandy-family-winery-robertas-reserve-merlot-state-lane-vineyardsomm2505-kapc18robmlt-750","title":"2018 Kapcsandy Family Winery, \"Roberta's Reserve\" Merlot, State Lane Vineyard (VM98)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJump back to the 1980s, when \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeringer Vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reigned supreme with its celebrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Private Reserve” Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—an iconic proprietary blend built on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptional fruit of the famed State Lane Vineyard in Yountville\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In 2000, as Beringer streamlined its asset portfolio, they sold the storied vineyard to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHungarian-born Lou Kapcsándy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Driven by an unwavering dream to own a piece of Napa’s legacy, Lou seized this rare opportunity, embarking on an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eambitious replanting project to transform the historic property into a modern “First Growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e” benchmark that seamlessly marries tradition with cutting-edge innovation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-b1d29b43-7fff-c122-5872-2056b803d135\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFast-forward to the impressive 2018 vintage in Napa Valley—a year with very even, cool weather, no major heat events, and a long, relaxed harvest. Kapcsándy knocked it out of the park in 2018. The standout Grand Vin Cabernet Sauvignon not only captured a perfect 100-point score but also set the stage for its equally impressive and more affordable siblings: the \"Rapszodia\" Cabernet Franc and \"Roberta’s Reserve\" Merlot. We selected the Cabernet Franc and Merlot for their sheer polish and elegance. With five years of bottle age, an hour decant will reveal their refined structure and alluring tertiary complexities. These wines have an allure comparable to a sexy, super-charged Saint Emilion, such as a Château Pavie or Ausone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePress: 98 Points, Vinous Media: (98% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The 2018 Roberta's Reserve is all elegance, all class. But it is also more reserved than it was a year ago. That's probably a very good thing for its long-term prospects, though. In 2018, the Roberta's s especially fine and understated. I can't wait to taste t in another few years' time.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Antonio Galloni, Oct. 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43696390307894,"sku":"SOMM2505-KAPC18ROBMLT-750","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/KapcsandyFamilyWinery_Roberta_sReserve.png?v=1745853269"},{"product_id":"1999-taken-from-granite-cabernet-sauvignon-soleilsomm2505-tfg99cabsol-750","title":"1999 Taken From Granite, Cabernet Sauvignon 'Soleil' Première Cuvée","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur best-selling Library Cabernet Series returns with the exceptional 1999 Taken from Granite “Soleil” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebottling—a top cuvée, distinguished by a high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. After gracefully evolving for over a quarter of a century, this is your chance to experience California Cabernet in its finest, most mature expression. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplex and earthy, with a deep savor and spice profile, it still brims with vibrant black fruit character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-48bbbdfd-7fff-e796-108b-7856d8392cc9\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis is a rare and remarkable offering—one seldom seen among Napa Valley library Cabernets, which often command double or even triple the price when released at the winery or resold on the market. Rare is the keyword here. Only five cases of this historic wine remain in existence. Once they’re gone, they’re gone—so don’t hesitate to claim your share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce opened, decant to remove sediment and allow the wine to aerate for at least 30 minutes before pouring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It unfolds into a complex, multi-layered tapestry of red and black currants, cassis, cigar box, menthol, mint, baking spices, and earthy porcini mushrooms. All of this is anchored by a core of savory minerals, iron, and graphite, which seamlessly melt into a meaty, saline-umami finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1999 “Soleil” evokes the depth and mineral precision of a well-cellared Left-Bank Bordeaux, intertwined with the spice-rack complexity of a Spanish Gran Reserva Rioja of a similar vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A true gem, this wine is a remarkable find for those seeking Cabernets crafted in the restrained, time-honored style of the 1970s and 1980s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43709904945206,"sku":"SOMM2505-TFG99CABSOL-750","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2001RenaissanceWinery_CaliforniaCabernetTakenfromGranite_MainImage-1800x1800_4175f6bd-3181-4510-a24b-339de4282b94.jpg?v=1746414733"},{"product_id":"2018-calluna-vineyards-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-chalk-hill-avasomm2505-cln18cabest-750","title":"2018 Calluna Vineyards, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Chalk Hill AVA","description":"\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" role=\"presentation\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" class=\"m_-4006214724210529234kl-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDear SommSelect Faithful:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCalluna Vineyards has been on our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehit list for years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—and for good reason. Their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebalanced Cabernet blends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e age beautifully, and proprietor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid Jeffrey’s flagship “Estate” bottling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a powerful statement on why the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChalk Hill District\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is truly an underappreciated gem for Cabs. This wine delivers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evarietal typicity and restraint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, yet at a fraction of the price of its counterparts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejust 20–30 minutes away\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNapa Valley’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamond Mountain and Spring Mountain Districts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRenowned wine critic and writer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Gilman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captured this sentiment perfectly, comparing Calluna’s effort to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCathy Corison’s refined Napa Cabs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and even the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst-Growth Bordeaux, Lafite Rothschild\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(96-point review below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. That’s no small praise. And after tasting across several of Jeffrey’s recent releases at the winery, we wholeheartedly agree. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprice-to-quality ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is extraordinary with this bottling! \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNow, with the release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalluna’s 2018 “Estate”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the wine stands out even more, especially considering that many iconic Napa properties have already moved on to their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 “Grand Vins”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epalate impresses with layers of dried, ripe dark forest fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, all wrapped around a profoundly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esavory core infused with sweet spice and herbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis is a true stunner—a wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebuilt to impress for years to come\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, yet equally captivating right now for those who appreciate the finest reds from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBordeaux’s Left Bank and Napa Valley’s premier mountain sites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Jeffrey’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecommitment to releasing wines when he feels they are ready\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than rushing them out, is a rare approach in today’s market.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHere’s to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid Jeffrey and Calluna Vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for making patience pay off. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheers, and taste well!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Points, John Gilman (View From The Cellar Door):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e“ …  an absolute stunner in this vintage. The wine offers up a truly stunning bouquet of sweet black cherries, cassis, Cuban cigar wrapper, a beautifully complex base of soil, a hint of allspice (think of Chalk Hill trying to conjure up Rutherford Dust), a touch of cigar smoke and a beautifully refined framing of cedary new oak. On the palate the wine is pure, refined and full, with a lovely core of fruit, excellent soil signature and grip, fine-grained, seamless tannins and superb length on the complex and perfectly balanced finish. This is not a blockbuster in style, as it is about the weight of a top vintage of Lafite-Rothschild, but it has great intensity of flavor and stunning length on the backend. If you are a fan of Cathy Corison’s beautiful cabernets and are not already buying the wines from Calluna Vineyards, you are making a serious mistake!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e John Gilman, View from the Cellar (October 2021)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43723564875830,"sku":"SOMM2505-CLN18CABEST-750","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2018CallunaEstateCabernetChalkHill.png?v=1746841072"},{"product_id":"2021-chris-hamilton-cellars-w-lf-cabernet-sauvignon-oakvillesomm2505-chc21csv-750","title":"2021 Chris Hamilton Cellars, Wülf Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChris Hamilton knows something about beating the odds. From a childhood of economic hardship, to becoming an amateur race car driver, to a Napa Valley vintner, he's made a career of “turning right when everyone turns left.” His Wülf Cabernet—sporting a label in famous racing colors—is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe ultimate outsider's play on California’s most rarefied Cabernet Sauvignon Terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 55-acre Pelissa Vineyard sits at Oakville's epicenter, sharing the same deep alluvial gravels and afternoon sun exposure that make neighboring Opus One ($400) and Beckstoffer To Kalon some of Oakville’s priciest real estate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHamilton has an eye for talent. Jeff Ames, the 100-point winemaker behind TOR, handled harvest, while Sara Donley, who spent six years at Colgin Cellars, guided the wine through its 20-month, 50% new French oak élevage. The result? A $150 Cabernet masquerading as an $80 bottle. Those are just the facts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOakville power meets restraint: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack cherries, cassis, and violets wrapped in that unmistakable gravelly-loam minerality of Oakville: the greatest terroir in the world for Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is in the same balanced, restrained style that Opus One is known for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganically farmed fruit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom a benchmark vintage, 2021, means tiny berries packed with concentrated flavor, which is why Jeb Dunnuck called 2021 “one of Napa's Greatest” vintages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUndeniable pedigree:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Between the Pelissa Vineyard and its alluvial Oakville terroir, Jeff Ames (TOR) and Sara Donley (Colgin alum) making the wine, this wine should cost twice as much. This is NOT a “private label” or “NDA” wine either; it’s a wine made with intention and perfectionism. You will be challenged to find a better Oakville Cab under $100.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Serve it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen it now for instant gratification, or stash it away through 2035—this has the structure and acid balance to go the distance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe at 60-62°F in Bordeaux stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with a thick-cut ribeye brushed with red miso butter and dusted with fresh thyme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43756390187062,"sku":"SOMM2505-CHC21CSV-750","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021ChrisHamiltonCellars_WulfCabernetSauvignon_Oakville_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1747938866"},{"product_id":"2023-extradimensional-wine-co-yeah-brosseau-vineyard-grenache","title":"2023 Extradimensional Wine Co. Yeah! Brosseau Vineyard Grenache","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy Wallace is proof that if you meet one winemaker, you definitely have NOT met them all. He’s the exact opposite of the scientifically-minded, perfectionist winemaker who sees every wine he meets as an opportunity for diagnosis rather than pleasure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy Wallace used to sell tech in Atlanta, enjoying expense-account Burgundy until the 2008 crash showed him the wisdom and pleasure of Rhône wines and Beaujolais. Best thing that ever happened to him. By 2009, he’d won Murphy-Goode's social media gig with a homemade video and raw honesty. By 2010, he was fermenting Mourvèdre whole-cluster when everyone said he was insane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey stopped laughing when it worked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter building Dirty \u0026amp; Rowdy into California natural wine royalty—surviving temporary blindness during harvest, 114°F heat, wildfires, and family tragedy in 2017 alone—Hardy could have coasted. Instead, he and wife Kate launched Extradimensional Wine Co. Yeah! to continue pushing towards what writer Elaine Chukan Brown once called “beautiful new futures in wine.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Grenache comes from the certified organic Brosseau Vineyard, high up over 1,600ft of elevation in the Chalone AVA in Monterey County, planted in crags of decomposed limestone, granite, and volcanics. It’s got more in common with a forlorn old Grenache vineyard in Spain’s Sierra de Gredos or a backwater of France’s Luberon than it does sunny, easygoing California. This makes for a Grenache packed with character and herby, stony intrigue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaw energy in a bottle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbonic maceration gives this wine an irresistible fruity lift and lightness of being. Whole cluster fermentation adds a peppery, herby, savory counterpoint. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy calls it “juicy, wonderful, featherweight yet sublimely structured…the epitome of depth and weightlessness.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransformational juice: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s something irreverent and exuberant about this wine.  Every sip reveals something new—citrus, herbs, white pepper, and faraway tonics of tropical red fruit. Jeb Dunnuck rated it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93 points, calling it “slatey, savory, and dazzling in crunchy cranberry and blueberry.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardy's fermenters sport photos of legends like Miles Davis and Duane Allman as “spirit animals.” That sounds about right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiny production, organic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and made with passionate conviction and minimal intervention in the cellar, with comparatively low alcohol. This wine is the exact opposite of a wine you would find on a supermarket shelf; it’s a wine for industry insiders in the know.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePop and pour, and drink as a freewheeling aperitif. This wine doesn't need ceremony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe slightly chilled (55-60°F). Let it warm in the glass and smell it as it shape-shifts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe with a warm baguette and goat cheese, energizing conversation, and great music. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43812945100854,"sku":"SOMM2506-EWC23BVG-750","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Extradimensional_Grenache.png?v=1749663232"},{"product_id":"2023-drew-pinot-noir-mid-elevation-mendocinosomm2508-dpn23mem-750","title":"2023 Drew, Pinot Noir, Mid-Elevation, Mendocino","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJason Drew spent years making wine for other people before he finally said, “BASTA!” After cutting his teeth at Chateau Souverain and managing vineyards across Northern California, he and his wife Molly started their own label in 2000, working out of an industrial warehouse on the Central Coast with tiny lots of Pinot and Syrah.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2004, they found their estate: 26 acres of forgotten apple orchard on the northwestern tip of Greenwood Ridge, at 1,200 feet elevation in what's now the Mendocino Ridge AVA. This wasn't just any coastal site—it was the westernmost vineyard in all of Mendocino County, perched right at the fog line where cold Pacific air funnels through gaps in the ridges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey went all in. Sold their house and built a winery from scratch. Planted 10.5 acres to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay using California heritage selections, suitcase clones, and Dijon material. And they farmed it all organically from day one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mid-Elevation bottling captures something specific: vineyards between 800 and 1,400 feet, right where the fog kisses the vines each morning but burns off by noon. Too low and you're in the fog all day. Too high and you miss that maritime influence entirely. It's the Goldilocks zone for Mendo Pinot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 vintage blends fruit from three sites: Drew’s own Faite de Mer Farm Estate Vineyard on Mendocino Ridge, plus Clow Ridge and Valenti Ranch in Anderson Valley. All picked at that sweet spot of ripeness—13.5% alcohol, keeping balance and a spring in its step. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat Critical Praise at a Reasonable Price:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antonio Galloni called the wine “Absolutely gorgeous,” and his 94-point score puts this $39 wine in the same league as bottles costing three times more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine \u0026amp; Spirits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has put Drew in their Top 100 NINE TIMES. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 Vintage Magic:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cool, late-ripening years are when coastal Pinot Noir shines brightest. Galloni called it perfectly: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The cool, late-ripening year is especially well suited to the house style.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2023 played to every one of Drew's strengths, giving a wine with brightness and lift and stunning purity of fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReal Organic Wine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Certified organic on a working farm with apple orchards and truffle plots alongside the vines. Drew sees the value in polyculture, not monoculture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO SERVE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePop and pour at 58-60°F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now through 2033. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe firm acidity means this will hold and improve through its 10th birthday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect with roast duck, shiitake risotto, or grilled steelhead with herbs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43923513212982,"sku":"SOMM2508-DPN23MEM-750","price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023Drew_PinotNoir_Mid-Elevation_Mendocino_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1753909099"},{"product_id":"2022-martin-ray-cabernet-sauvignon-reserve-howell-mountain-napa-valleysomm2508cl-csr22hmn-750","title":"2022 Martin Ray Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Howell Mountain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2022 Martin Ray Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Howell Mountain is a towering expression of Napa Valley’s most prized terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e Howell Mountain’s rugged soils and elevated vineyards yield fruit of remarkable intensity, and Martin Ray has harnessed that power into a wine of both gravitas and grace. Aromas of cassis, blackberry, and dark cherry are layered with violet, lavender, and savory notes of tobacco leaf and clove. On the palate, waves of dark chocolate and cedar ride a vibrant acidic backbone, carrying through to a long, complete finish. This is a wine that doesn’t just speak of Howell Mountain—it roars it, with poise and polish that will thrill collectors and connoisseurs alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccolades confirm what the glass already reveals: \u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling awarded this wine 95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, praising its plush aromas of blackberries, coffee beans, bitter chocolate, graphite, and cedar, and noting its finely integrated tannins and balanced acidity. This is a Cabernet that delivers both immediate pleasure and cellar-worthy potential, a Reserve bottling that stands shoulder to shoulder with Napa’s elite. 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This one is different. It’s grown at the fogline, showcasing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClone 493\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eknown for small berries, intense aromatics, and mineral drive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalifornia\/Oregon Pinot devotee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurgundy fanatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this wine delivers. Honestly? 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Planted on gently sloping terraces with sandy-loam soils that drain freely, these estate vines benefit from morning fogs and afternoon sun that produce grapes with crystalline acidity and vibrant aromatics. The 2022 vintage, a cooler, slow-ripening year, allowed the fruit to develop complex flavors without sacrificing freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eOn the nose, expect an elegant swirl of wild strawberry, red cherry, cranberry, and subtle floral notes, intertwined with hints of wet slate, forest floor, and faint baking spices. The palate is layered and refined—medium-bodied with bright, racy acidity, silky tannins, and a mineral-driven backbone that leads into a long, precise finish. A wine built for balance, finesse, and age, yet immediately approachable with decanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It:\u003c\/strong\u003e It's purity, tension, and coastal character; this estate Pinot captures the Santa Maria Valley’s fogline magic in every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43969342472246,"sku":"SOMM2508-SLMN22PNT-750","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022SolomonHills_EstatePinotNoir_SantaMariaValley_MainImage-1800x1800.jpg?v=1754669957"},{"product_id":"2020-vichy-vine-red-table-wine-napa-valleysomm2510cl-vav20rtw-750","title":"2020 Vichy \u0026 Vine, Red Table Wine, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor many years, Napa Valley’s northern appellations received most of the attention, overshadowing the city of Napa and its surrounding vineyards. Recently, the city of Napa has experienced a rapid revitalization, alongside growing recognition for the lesser-known Coombsville AVA, established in 2011 just east of downtown Napa. Coombsville’s cooler climate, volcanic soils, and long growing season produce elegant wines with fresh acidity, refined tannins, and distinct minerality. This quiet gem, favored by pioneers like Bernard Lacroute, offers a fresh, artisanal take on Napa wine, showcased beautifully in his Vichy \u0026amp; Vine estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe majority of the fruit for this wine comes from Bernard’s personal vineyard in Coombsville- one of Napa Valley’s most distinctive and underrated American Viticultural Areas. Coombsville and the other vineyard areas surrounding the City of Napa, sit in a volcanic caldera shaped like a horseshoe, formed by ancient volcanic activity, which has left behind soils rich in volcanic ash, pumice, and diatomaceous earth. The area also has close proximity to San Pablo Bay, resulting in cool sea breezes and persistent morning fog. This creates one of the coolest and longest growing seasons in Napa Valley, allowing grapes to ripen slowly and develop balanced acidity, refined tannins, and nuanced aromas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vichy \u0026amp; Vine Napa Valley Red Blend was founded by Bernard Lacroute, a Bugundian-born engineer and noted wine entrepreneur who previously established WillaKenzie Estate in Oregon. After retiring to the Bay Area, Lacroute discovered and began farming a small, organically managed estate vineyard on Vichy Avenue in the Coombsville area of Napa Valley. The wine is crafted at the Lithology winery in St. Helena by accomplished winemaker Avery Heelan, who is also known for her work at Larkmead Vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit is hand harvested from rigorously vetted, sustainably farmed vineyards. The wine making is minimal intervention, with gentle fermentation and then aging in French oak for 20 months. All to produce a balanced, terroir driven blend in the classic Napa Valley style- rich fruit character, well-integrated oak, and structured tannins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine features aromas and flavors of dark berries such as blackberry and black cherry, enhanced by herbal notes reminiscent of Provençal garrigue. On the palate, the wine is balanced with medium-plus body, featuring a plush mouthfeel and velvety tannins that provide structure without overwhelming the fruit. 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It's a harsh, beautiful place where vines struggle against persistent winds, where mica-schist and shale soils yield just over a ton per acre, where temperatures swing wildly between hot days and frigid nights above the fogline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePax knows Syrah. For over two decades, he's been a leading voice for the grape in California. When he and Baron Ziegler (founder of Banshee and Marine Layer) bought Halcon in 2021, they claimed what Pax believes is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“the finest Syrah site in all of California.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe numbers back him up. Originally planted in 2005 by Paul and Jackie Gordon, these 15 acres sit above the fog line but catch the coastal wind. The soils—mica-schist, shale, and quartz—are so poor they make Hermitage Hill look fertile. The elevation creates a growing season so long and cool it rivals the Northern Rhône. Everything about this place makes the vine struggle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 vintage was Pax and Baron's first under their ownership, and they went full Pax: 100% whole cluster fermentation, foot-crushed, native yeasts only. No hocus pocus, no extraction hijinks—just letting one of California's most extreme sites speak for itself. The result earned 96 points from Suckling and 95+ from Parker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Inimitable Site:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At 2,500 feet, Halcon is one of California's highest vineyards. The mica-schist soils and brutal conditions create Syrah with Northern Rhône structure and California sunshine—a combination that exists nowhere else—and whole-cluster fermentation makes for sinewy, spicy backbone that means it will age GORGEOUSLY.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn His Element: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 25 years of making some of California's most distinctive Syrahs, Pax Mahle found his dream vineyard. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis project is his magnum opus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for the Cellar: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat whole-cluster fermentation and mountain-grown structure mean this will evolve for 15+ years. At $49, you can afford to lay down a case and watch the transformation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO SERVE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecant for an hour —whole-cluster Syrah needs air to show its best. Serve at 60-62°F to capture both the fruit and the savory complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink 2025-2040. While it's approachable now with decanting, this wine was built for aging. Give it 3-5 years and watch it transform into something truly special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect with grilled lamb or Prime Rib—anything that can match its intensity. The savory, herbal notes also make it brilliant with mushroom gratin or cassoulet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44105282781238,"sku":"SOMM2509-HES21SYR-750","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021_Halcon_Estate_Syrah_Yorkville_Highlands_Mendocino_1.png?v=1758063447"},{"product_id":"2014-robert-craig-affinity-cabernet-sauvignonsomm2509-rcr14acs","title":"2014 Robert Craig, \"Affinity\" Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe La Londe Vineyard sits in Coombsville, tucked into the Mt. George foothills on Napa Valley's eastern edge a spot most tourists never find. When Bob Craig discovered this hillside site in 1993, he saw volcanic soils that force vines to struggle, elevations that keep nights cool, and exposures that ripen Cabernet to perfection without making jam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't Napa's famous valley floor with its deep, fertile soils. La Londe is all fractured volcanic rock and stony earth, the kind of terroir that makes vines dig deep and berries stay small. The high-density, cane-pruned vines yield just 2.8 tons per acre. Those tiny, intensely flavored berries are what create Affinity's signature: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epower with restraint, concentration without weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2014 vintage was one for the ages in Napa. After three stellar vintages in a row, Mother Nature delivered a fourth that might have topped them all. The growing season was textbook perfect—no rain, no excessive heat, just steady ripening that let mountain and hillside sites like La Londe achieve what winemakers dream about: full phenolic ripeness with balanced acids and moderate alcohols.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElton Slone and his team picked between September 9 and October 15, taking their time to get each block at its peak. The blend reads like a Left Bank perfectionist's fantasy: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon for structure, 8% Petit Verdot for spice and color, 5% Merlot for texture, 3% Malbec for florals, and 2% Cabernet Franc for that cedar-box complexity. Eighteen months in French oak (60% new) polished without masking its volcanic terroir. No filtering, no fining—just pure La Londe in a bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFABULOUS vintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2014 in Napa is already legendary among those in the know, who know it was slightly overshadowed by 2013. The winery called it potentially “one of the finest in the history of winegrowing in the Napa Valley.” At 11 years old, this is drinking in the sweet spot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle-Vineyard Character:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This isn't a blend from all over Napa. It's 100% La Londe—volcanic soils, mountain exposure, tiny yields. You're tasting one specific piece of earth, farmed by one team, in one spectacular year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical acclaim: Suckling gave it 93, and P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003earker loved its “Delicious black raspberry and blackcurrant fruit, some spice box, licorice and incense...sexy, lush and ideal for drinking over the next decade or more.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBONKERS price:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The library price here is $122. Similar single-vineyard 2014 Napa Cabs are selling for $200-300. At $55 on four bottles, you’re finding a Rolex priced like a Seiko.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO SERVE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecant for 15 minutes—this wine is hitting its stride but still benefits from air. Serve at 58-62°F in Bordeaux stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now through 2030. It's in a perfect drinking window today, showing both primary fruit and secondary complexity. But La Londe's volcanic soils and the 2014 vintage structure mean it has years of life ahead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect with a thick ribeye, braised short ribs, or aged cheeses. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44107587190838,"sku":"SOMM2509-RCR14ACS-750","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/RobertCraigAffinity.png?v=1757697701"},{"product_id":"2016-robert-craig-cabernet-sauvignon-spring-mountainsomm2510-rcrg16cabsm-750","title":"2016 Robert Craig, Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain District","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert Craig’s mantra is high-elevation Napa Cabernet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and this bottling is no exception. Though labeled “Spring Mountain District,” it’s sourced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% from Crowley Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of Napa’s highest elevation sites at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebiodynamically farmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and rooted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erocky volcanic soils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a formula that typically commands \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$150–$175 per bottle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor a mountain appellation bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinous Media’s Antonio Galloni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e called it “suave, silky and super-polished” back in Fall 2018. We tasted it again recently, and the polish is still there—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintegrated tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack and blue fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ementhol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet tobacco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and a savory \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eumami core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Not all mountain Cabs hold up after 5 to 7+ years. This one? It’s just hitting its stride.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now or cellar for another 5+ years. Whether Napa Cab is your go-to or not, this is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperfect gift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edinner party showstopper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erare cellar addition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheers and taste well!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePress Accolades:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94+ Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\"The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain) is suave, silky and super-polished. Sweet red cherry, blood orange, mint, pomegranate and wild flowers give the 2016 a distinctly exotic quality that is hugely appealing. Medium in body and decidedly gracious, the 2016 speaks to finesse above all else. Although a few years in bottle will only help, the Spring Mountain is the most accessible of these 2016s.\"  - Antonio Galloni, November 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-d8d6475f-7fff-94a2-088f-6e139b7fef22\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44150120808502,"sku":"SOMM2510-RCRG16CABSM-750","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016RobertCraigSpringMountainCabernet.png?v=1759162332"},{"product_id":"2021-lasai-chardonnay-escole-vineyard-santa-lucia-highlandssomm2510-las21cha-750","title":"2021 Lasai, Chardonnay, \"Escole Vineyard\", Santa Lucia Highlands","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTed Glennon spent years pouring other people's wine. As a sommelier at Michelin-starred restaurants like Quince and the legendary Post Ranch Inn, he tasted everything—from $20 Muscadet to $2,000 Montrachet. But it was a 2012 harvest in Barbaresco that changed everything. Standing in those Nebbiolo vineyards, he realized he didn't want to pour wine anymore. He needed to make it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo UC Davis degree. No family winery to inherit. Just a sommelier's palate and a vision for what California Chardonnay, Grüner Veltliner, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon could be with a European approach. Ted's sixth-generation California roots run deep—his Basque ancestors arrived in the mid-1800s—but his winemaking philosophy looks east, to Meursault and Chassagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine comes from the Escolle Vineyard, a 124-acre tract in Santa Lucia Highlands that Honoré Escolle purchased in 1878. Now farmed by the Caraccioli, Nunes, and Hibino families, it supplies fruit to a who's who of California producers. But Ted zeroed in on their Old Wente clone plantings—the same genetic material that made California Chardonnay famous in the 1970s, before everyone rushed to plant Dijon clones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTed picks for acid and structure. Twenty-five percent new French oak, and native fermentation. Extended lees contact for that Meursault-like texture without the fat. The 2021 earned 96 points from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecanter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who called it “a true model for California producers.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the label tells a story. Commissioned from UCSB arts professor Eric Beltz, it depicts an old-school California town—a reminder that Ted's making \"Classic California wines, not modern\" ones. Lasai itself means “a place of calm” in Basque, honoring those shepherd ancestors who came seeking their fortune. Ted found his.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sommelier's Advantage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ted tasted thousands of wines at Quince and Post Ranch Inn before making his own. He knows what greatness tastes like, and more importantly, how to achieve it. This is Chardonnay made by someone who's had the very best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Wente Magic:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e While everyone plants Dijon clones, Ted elbowed out other producers for Escolle’s block of Old Wente—the heritage material that put California Chardonnay on the map. It delivers power, acidity, and concentration that new clones can't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Meursault Turned to 11”:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecanter's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e description of a previous vintage says it all. This has the opulence of great Burgundy but with Santa Lucia's signature—brighter acid, more energy, that California sunshine captured in perfect balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO SERVE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe at 48-52°F—cold enough to preserve the freshness but not so cold you miss the complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now through 2031. The Old Wente clone's natural concentration and that bright Santa Lucia acidity mean this will develop beautifully over the next decade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect with roasted chicken, lobster, or anything with brown butter. The wine's reductive notes and grippy posture also make it brilliant with a plate of kumamotos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44184527634486,"sku":"SOMM2510-LAS21CHA-750","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021Lasai_Chardonnay_EscoleVineyard_SantaLuciaHighlands.png?v=1761680998"},{"product_id":"2022-arnot-roberts-syrah-sonoma-coastsomm2510-arnr22syr-750","title":"2022 Arnot-Roberts, Syrah Sonoma Coast","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 points Decanter: \"Produced from a blend of three vineyard sites on the Sonoma Coast, this floral, seductively gamy Syrah highlights a piercing raspberry and cherry intensity etched with hints of rust and smoke. It is a bright-eyed yet complex and satisfying wine with a stirring backbone acidity. Remarkably powerful for just 12% abv. (ALI) \" (02\/2024) 92 points Vinous: \"The 2022 Syrah (California) is bold, rich and explosive. As is so often the case, the Syrah is flat-out gorgeous. In this vintage, the Arnot-Roberts Syrah used the broader California ..\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44200838135862,"sku":"SOMM2510-ARNR22SYR-750","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022Arnot-Roberts_SyrahSonomaCoast.png?v=1760027858"},{"product_id":"2017-zeitgeist-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valleysomm2510-zei17cab-750","title":"2017 Zeitgeist, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJennifer Williams doesn't need introduction in Napa Valley circles. Ten vintages at Spottswoode. Multiple 100-point wines. Today she is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekilling it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at Arrow \u0026amp; Branch. But back in 2005, she and her husband Mark Porembski—himself a stellar winemaker—decided to prove a point: great Napa Cabernet doesn't have to cost $300.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZeitgeist was born from a simple observation. If you have the relationships, if you're actually part of the upvalley community rather than an absentee owner, you can access fruit from legendary vineyards without the legendary markup. It helps when you're buying gas next to the vineyard manager, running into growers at Sunshine Market, living the daily rhythm of Valley life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake their three sources for this 2017. Chris Phelps (Ad Vivum) told them about Sleeping Lady in Yountville in 2008, but they had to wait four years on the list until an acre opened up. It's soil that acts more like a hillside vineyard than valley floor, with farming so precise they'll adjust leaf canopy row by row based on what each winemaker wants. Not every grower does that!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLewelling in St. Helena might be Napa's longest continuously family-held vineyard—since 1864. When you're friends with Erik and Haley (A sixth-generation Lewelling), and have been since 2001, doors open. Those mid-1990s Clone 7 vines on incredibly alluvial, cobblestone soils produce Cabernet of STUNNING purity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen there's Oakville Station—surrounded on three sides by To Kalon, bordered on the fourth by Martha's Vineyard. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the prime cut of Napa Valley, soil that was winning gold medals at World's Fairs in the 1890s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bins and trucks you see here belong to $500 bottles. But when Erik farms it and you've known him for two decades, different math applies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winemaking reflects Jennifer's philosophy: grace over power. The 2017 blend—92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc—captures what Jeb Dunnuck called “seamless, gorgeously textured” character. That Cab Franc from Sleeping Lady adds savory notes of lavender and rosemary, like \"Darjeeling\" as they describe it. They're thinking about Pomerol's La Conseillante when they blend, not trying to out-muscle the neighbors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA+ Winemakers, Pure and Simple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jennifer Williams' wines at Spottswoode now often fetch $300+. Her wines at Arrow \u0026amp; Branch fetch hundreds too. But for her and husband Mark’s label, they are overdelivering threefold and more on their modest price. We rarely see anything like it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThree Legendary Sites:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sleeping Lady acts like a mountain vineyard on the valley floor. Lewelling's 160-year family legacy and farming acumen in St. Helena is well-known. Oakville Station is a historic site on the same alluvial fan as To Kalon. Any ONE of these sources on their own make for a $200 wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e95 Points:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dunnuck's score matches 2017s like Hundred Acre Wraith ($750) and Realm Houyi ($250). This is simply top-tier quality at fair prices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePerfect Maturity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt eight years old, this 2017 is just entering its prime window. The integration is complete, but there's another 10-15 years of beautiful drinking ahead. A case would be a wise investment.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO SERVE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecant for 45 minutes. Serve at 62-65°F in Bordeaux stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now through 2037. This has the structure and balance to evolve gracefully—expect the savory notes to intensify while the fruit shifts from black to red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with Bobby Flay’s braised short rib recipe, or a rack of lamb with salsa verde.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44242225987638,"sku":"SOMM2510-ZEI17CAB-750","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Zeitgeist_Cab_1.png?v=1765221623"},{"product_id":"2022-ridge-vineyards-zinfandel-stone-ranch-alexander-valleysomm2511-rid22zin-750","title":"2022 Ridge Vineyards, Zinfandel, \"Stone Ranch\", Alexander Valley","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eRidge Vineyards stands as a pillar in the history of California winemaking, known for its commitment to transparency, terroir expression, and minimalist intervention. Established in 1962 on the rugged slopes of Monte Bello Ridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Ridge was one of the first American wineries to bottle vineyard-designated wines, revealing the unique signatures of individual sites long before it became fashionable. Under the vision of legendary winemaker Paul Draper, Ridge has emphasized sustainable vineyard practices, native yeast fermentations, and a restrained use of oak, championing varietal purity and balance. Their approach reflects a philosophy that great wine is made in the vineyard, with each bottling a careful study of place, vintage, and tradition.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ridgewine.com\/about\/history\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe 2022 Ridge Vineyards Zinfandel “Stone Ranch” from Alexander Valley embodies this philosophy with precision. Grown on old vines—some dating back to the early 1960s—rooted in Pleasanton gravelly loam soils on the western edge of the valley, this Zinfandel expresses an intense aromatic profile saturated with black cherry, raspberry, and spice. Ridge’s classic blend for Stone Ranch is 88% Zinfandel with 12% Petite Sirah, yielding a wine with weighty texture, vibrant acidity, and layered complexity. Fermented with native yeasts and aged for 18 months in a mix of new and seasoned American oak, the 2022 vintage shows concentrated fruit from a small-yielding, heat-influenced harvest. The result is a balanced, food-friendly red that highlights the vineyard’s distinctive character and Ridge’s dedication to authenticity.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ridgewine.com\/product\/2022-stone-ranch-zinfandel\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"why-youll-love-it\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eExceptional old-vine pedigree delivers intense fruit and complexity unique to Alexander Valley.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mazzocco.com\/Our-Story\/Vineyards\/Stone-Ranch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eMinimal intervention winemaking fosters purity, freshness, and site-driven expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eOffers both immediate pleasure and the structure to age gracefully for up to a decade.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cellartracker.com\/wine.asp?iWine=5050695\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"how-to-serve-it\"\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDecant for 30–60 minutes before serving to unlock full aromatic potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eServe at cellar temperature (about 60–65°F) to preserve balance and vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003ePair with grilled lamb, barbecued pork, or hearty vegetarian dishes to complement its depth and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44306264227894,"sku":"SOMM2511-RID22ZIN-750","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022RidgeVineyards_Zinfandel_StoneRanch_AlexanderValley.png?v=1762464370"},{"product_id":"2022-facets-vineyard-cabernet-sauvifgnon-napa-valley","title":"2022 Gemstone Vineyard, \"Facets\" Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eGemstone Vineyard has been on the short list of cult Napa estates since the late 1990s, when Suzie and Paul Frank turned a former Chardonnay parcel on Yountville’s western bench into a tightly subdivided, Cabernet-focused “gem” of a vineyard. Early on, they brought in top‑tier consultants and winemakers—including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilippe Melka\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the 1990s\/early 2000s—to vinify tiny, micro‑block lots that quickly drew 95‑point scores and rapid sell‑outs, cementing Gemstone’s reputation as one of Napa’s most coveted modern Cabernet houses. Ownership has since transitionedover the years, but the ethos has remained the same: obsessive farming of a 16‑acre estate, a relentless focus on Cabernet Sauvignon, and a succession of elite winemakers—Melka, then\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThomas Rivers Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e, and now\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulien Fayard\u003c\/strong\u003e, who brings his own 100‑point pedigree from wines like his 2018 Sleeping Lady Vineyard Cabernet and other critically acclaimed projects.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.napawineproject.com\/gemstone-vineyard\/\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Gemstone Vineyard “Facets” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the estate’s non‑estate sister wine: instead of drawing solely from the Gemstone property, it’s crafted by Fayard from top sites across\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYountville and Oak Knoll\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing him to paint a broader, valley‑wide portrait of Napa Cabernet while retaining Gemstone’s polish. In 2022 he gently pressed the fruit straight to barrel, fermented and aged it for up to 18 months in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40% new French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, and bottled a Cabernet that’s immediately seductive yet built to age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Decanter Magazine\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/decanter_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834034\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe wine has already earned\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points from Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e, which praises its “crowd‑pleaser” appeal, heady violets, rose petals, and sweet candied red berry fruit, plus velvety, fine‑grained tannins and a finish laced with cedar and crushed cacao nibs. For many collectors, Facets is the gateway into Gemstone’s world: a wine where a cult‑level estate, a star winemaker at the peak of his powers, and blue‑chip Napa vineyards all intersect—in a bottling that you can actually open and enjoy now.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hookedonwine.net\/3-bottles-2022-gemstone-facets-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-ag95-p-31191.html\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end font-sans visRefresh2026AnswerSerif:font-editorial font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eWhy you’ll love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCult lineage in the glass\u003c\/strong\u003e: Made under the Gemstone banner, with a winemaking continuum that runs from Philippe Melka to Thomas Rivers Brown to 100‑point talent Julien Fayard—this is serious Napa pedigree without the flagship price.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/articles\/acclaimed-napa-cabernet-producer-gemstone-sold-4016\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop vineyards, broader canvas\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sourced from carefully selected sites in Yountville and Oak Knoll, Facets marries valley‑floor generosity with benchland structure for a complete, modern Napa Cabernet profile.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/calihiwines.com\/shop\/2022-facets-napa-valley-cabernet-sauvignon\/\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritic‑backed hedonism\u003c\/strong\u003e: 95 points from Decanter and 95 from Antonio Galloni highlight intense florals, plush red\/black fruit, seamless tannins, and cedar‑cacao complexity—delicious now, with a drinking window into the mid‑2030s.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hookedonwine.net\/3-bottles-2022-gemstone-facets-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-ag95-p-31191.html\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end font-sans visRefresh2026AnswerSerif:font-editorial font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eHow to serve it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; decanting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Serve at about 60–65°F; decant for 60 minutes to let the violets, rose petal, and cedar\/cacao notes fully emerge and to polish the already fine‑grained tannins.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"2022 Gemstone Facets Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley AG--95\" class=\"inline-flex\"\u003e\u003cspan rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.hookedonwine.net\/3-bottles-2022-gemstone-facets-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-ag95-p-31191.html\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hookedonwine.net\/3-bottles-2022-gemstone-facets-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-ag95-p-31191.html\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlassware \u0026amp; food\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use a large Bordeaux stem alongside ribeye, lamb chops, short ribs, or truffle‑mushroom dishes—the wine’s richness and structure can handle serious protein and umami.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/calihiwines.com\/shop\/2022-facets-napa-valley-cabernet-sauvignon\/\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring plan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Drink now for plush fruit and upfront appeal, or cellar easily through 2036.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt='Gemstone Vineyard \"Facets\" Napa Valley' src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/gemstone_napa_valley.jpg?v=1770803369\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulien Fayard of Gemstone Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Gemstone Vineyard Napa Valley\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/gemstone_vineyard_napa_valley.jpg?v=1770803369\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlock 7 in Gemstone Vineyard Located in Napa Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44321127628854,"sku":"SOMM2512CL-FAC22CAB-750","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022_Facets_Cabernet.png?v=1763066540"},{"product_id":"2014-calluna-vineyards-estate-chalk-hill-avasomm2512-cal19chi-750","title":"2014 Calluna Vineyards, Estate, Chalk Hill AVA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlthough you may have heard of the Chalk Hill AVA in passing, most aren’t deeply familiar with this hidden gem of an appellation in Sonoma County. Calluna’s picturesque vineyards, perched on the western side of the Mayacamas range, enjoy the highest elevations in the entire appellation. In turn, this delivers excellent sun exposure, minimal frost, cooler overall temperatures, and retained acidity in the grapes for a balance that is closer to Bordeaux than the valleys of Sonoma and Napa. David Jeffrey knows this secret well, and he uses it to craft some of the most complex, age-worthy masterpieces of Northern Sonoma wine making that we’ve ever tasted. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt 10 years of age, the 2014 is wonderfully balanced, still loaded with deep, rich fruit, spice, minerals, and a level of sophistication rarely seen in this remote AVA. You get all that and more, and at a price that is half that of comparable gems over the ridge in Napa. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"why-youll-love-it\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eBordeaux precision in California clothing: cassis, tobacco, graphite with ripe tannins and vibrant acidity from volcanic shale\/clay soils.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winestyr.com\/wine\/calluna-vineyards\/2014-estate-red\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eA blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 17% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 2% Malbec.  Barrel-fermented for depth without overripeness or manipulation.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.callunavineyards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/calluna_techsheet_2014_calluna_estate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDavid Jeffrey's pedigree shines: Quinault-trained techniques yield structure + Sonoma lushness; ages gracefully 10–20+ years now at peak.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.callunavineyards.com\/our-story\/david-jeffrey-winemaker\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"how-to-serve-it\"\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDecant 30 minutes at 60–65°F in Bordeaux stems \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eGrill ribeye, lamb rack, or braise short ribs—a delectable match for savory meats.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\" aria-label=\"Calluna Vineyards 2014 Estate Red - Winestyr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winestyr.com\/wine\/calluna-vineyards\/2014-estate-red\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eEnjoy NOW or cellar to 2030\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Calluna Vineyards, Estate, Chalk Hill AVA\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/calluna_vineyards_f2033cfe-3653-4b17-88c0-89fa59ca904d.jpg?v=1775852648\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44407160832054,"sku":"SOMM2512-CAL19CHI-750","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2014CallunaVineyards_Estate_ChalkHillAVA_1.png?v=1764956220"},{"product_id":"2022-kapcsandy-estate-cuvee-state-lane-vineyard-srp-135-00-redacted-offersomm2512-kap22cuv-750","title":"2022 Kapcsándy Estate Cuvée, State Lane Vineyard","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eKapcsándy Estate is one of Napa’s quiet powerhouses—the kind of winery serious collectors know well, but that never shouts for attention. Founded by Lou Kapcsándy in Yountville, the estate is centered around the historic \u003cstrong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"380\"\u003eState Lane Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, a prized site with deep Napa roots that once fed fruit to top-tier bottlings long before Kapcsándy replanted it at high density in the early 2000s. The vision from day one was clear: farm like Bordeaux, think long-term, and let site—not excess—do the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"668\"\u003e2022 Estate Cuvée\u003c\/strong\u003e is the purest expression of that philosophy. Sourced entirely from State Lane, it’s classic Napa Cabernet done with restraint and precision: ripe but never heavy, structured but polished, and built to age without sacrificing early pleasure. Critics agree—Wine Advocate and Vinous both praising its balance, aromatic lift, and freshness. This is Napa Cabernet for people who love \u003cem data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003ewine\u003c\/em\u003e first, not just horsepower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eEstate pedigree, real restraint:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% estate Cabernet from a iconic Yountville vineyard, farmed at high density for intensity without excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eCollector confidence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Critical praise, classic structure, and the kind of balance that promises long, graceful aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003ePure Napa Valley:\u003c\/strong\u003e No over-ripeness, no flash—just purity, depth, and polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eDecant:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–60 minutes brings out the florals, dark fruit, and savory complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003ePerfect with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ribeye, lamb, short ribs, or anything off a live fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eCellar-worthy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now with air or hold comfortably for 15–20+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44614460899382,"sku":"SOMM2512-KAP22CUV-750","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022KapcsandyEstateCuvee_StateLaneVineyardSRP135.00_REDACTEDOFFER.png?v=1766525406"},{"product_id":"2022-pilcrow-cabernet-sauvignon-ghost-block-yountvillesomm2601-pcrw22cabgb-750","title":"2022 Pilcrow, Cabernet Sauvignon \"Ghost Block\", Yountville","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSara and Jonah Beer founded Pilcrow with a simple but radical mission: to revive the quiet, soulful Cabernet style that defined Napa from the 1960s through the 1980s—low alcohol, minimal new oak, organically farmed fruit, and an unwavering commitment to freshness and place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Their first “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGhost Block”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e release in 2016 immediately signaled that something special was happening: a return to Napa’s heritage of elegance over power. Every vintage since has deepened that identity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe newly released 2022 Pilcrow “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGhost Block”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e embodies their philosophy completely, which is why this new release is reserved for our VIP members—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit’s one of the most distinctive and honest single‑vineyard Cabernets we offer each year. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe tasted it in February, and after an hour’s decant, it became flat‑out impossible to put down—a delicious throwback in every sense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hoxsey family—descendants of Napa pioneer George Yount \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand longtime stewards of some of Yountville’s most historic vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare famously protective of Ghost Block. Only a tiny handful of producers ever get access, and even fewer are allowed to bottle it as a vineyard‑designate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePilcrow’s four‑row allocation is one of the smallest in the entire valley, which is exactly why their bottling is so coveted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This micro‑parcel gives Sara and Jonah an unusually pure window into one of Napa’s most storied Cabernet sites, resulting in a wine defined by authenticity, restraint, and a deep sense of place. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyard itself is a geological and historical marvel. Although Ghost Block sits on the valley floor, it is literally a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emountain vineyard that fell from the sky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a fragment of the Vaca range sheared off by a prehistoric seismic event and deposited in Yountville as a mound of exposed volcanic rock. The name “Ghost Block” honors George Yount, whose nearby resting place is said to watch over the vines. Pilcrow’s interpretation is the most immediately accessible bottling from this site, offering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplush black and blue fruit, savory herbs, fine‑grained tannins, and a quiet power that builds with every sip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, all while maintaining the freshness and lift that define the estate’s style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJonathan Cristaldi of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecanter Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecaptured the wine perfectly in his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96‑point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e review, praising its sauvage aromatics, tanned leather, bay laurel, blue fruits, violet florals, and its rare ability to show generosity without sacrificing balance. This is a wine that drinks beautifully now yet promises 10–20 years of graceful evolution. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a multiple‑bottle purchase for anyone who loves Napa Cabernet: a true cult‑Cab killer at a fraction of the price, crafted with the soul, restraint, and integrity that made Napa great in the first place. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheers and taste well!\u003c\/span\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\/decanter_logo_160x160.png?v=1769834034\" alt=\"Decanter Magazine Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points, Decanter Magazine, Jonathan Cristaldi:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The aromas are wild and sauvage, with notes of tanned leather, tobacco, sage, bay laurel and spearmint, layered over dark berry fruit. 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Sourced from vines dating back to the early 1900s, this wine delivers the unmistakable depth, purity, and structure that have made Lytton Springs a collector favorite for decades. Direct from the winery’s library, provenance is flawless and bottle condition pristine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2017 vintage shows Lytton Springs at its most expressive: vibrant red and blue fruits, lifted floral tones, spice‑box complexity, and the signature Ridge freshness that keeps the wine both powerful and beautifully balanced. This is a bottle built for the long haul, but already stunning in its layered, energetic youth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous Media — 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e “Ridge’s 2017 Lytton Springs opens up beautifully, with bright acids that drive a whole range of red\/purplish fruit intermingled with floral notes. Creamy and ample in feel, the 2017 boasts superb balance and pedigree. Readers lucky enough to own it should plan on cellaring it for at least a few years.” — \u003cem\u003eAntonio Galloni (October 2019)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"https:\/\/JamesSuckling.com\" aria-label=\"JamesSuckling.com, this will take you to jamessuckling.com\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eJamesSuckling.com \u003c\/span\u003e — 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e “This blend of 74% zinfandel, 15% petite sirah, 9% carignane and 2% mataro has that signature Ridge freshness and definition with such reliable focus on fruit. Aromas of dried plums, dry roasted spices, red flowers and leaves lead to a palate that has such succulent, rich red berries and plums. So lively and attractive. Drink or hold.” — \u003cem\u003eJames Suckling (December 2019)\u003c\/em\u003e\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\/lytton_sign_2fa347e0-96d6-402c-8593-7a7026c17d90.jpg?v=1769061264\" alt='Ridge Vineyards, \"Lytton Springs\" Dry Creek Valley' style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44694330703926,"sku":"SOMM2601-RDG17LYTNSP-750","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2017RidgeVineyards_LyttonSpringsDryCreekValley.png?v=1768945365"},{"product_id":"2016-ridge-vineyards-geyserville-alexander-valleysomm2601-rdge16gysr-750","title":"2016 Ridge Vineyards, \"Geyserville\", Alexander Valley","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016 Ridge Vineyards “Geyserville” — Direct From the Winery Library\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cornerstone of Ridge’s legacy and one of California’s most celebrated field‑blend reds, the \u003cstrong\u003e2016 Geyserville\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as a reference‑point vintage from this historic Alexander Valley site. Sourced from vines dating back more than a century and co‑planted to dozens of heritage varieties, Geyserville has long been prized for its depth, purity, and uncanny ability to age gracefully. Direct from the winery’s library, this release offers flawless provenance and pristine bottle condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 vintage is widely regarded as one of the great modern Geyservilles—powerful, structured, and beautifully layered, yet already showing the seamless texture that makes this cuvée so beloved. Zinfandel leads the blend at 73%, supported by Carignane, Petite Sirah, and Alicante Bouschet, creating a wine that marries dark fruit intensity with Ridge’s signature lift and precision. It’s a bottle built for long‑term cellaring but already thrilling in its youthful energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan aria-label=\"JamesSuckling.com, this will take you to jamessuckling.com\" data-url=\"https:\/\/JamesSuckling.com\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eJamesSuckling.com \u003c\/span\u003e — 96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e “This is impressive for the sense of presence and depth it delivers on the nose and palate with subtly spiced dark plums and cherries, as well as cocoa powder and a superbly composed structure that delivers a seamless, long and fresh finish… Drink or hold.” — \u003cem\u003eJames Suckling (Nov 2018)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinous Media — 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e “The 2016 Zinfandel Geyserville is a powerful, tightly wound wine… Black cherry, graphite, lavender, and spice are all laced throughout… There is a purity to the 2016 that is absolutely striking.” — \u003cem\u003eAntonio Galloni (Aug 2018)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan aria-label=\"JebDunnuck.com, this will take you to jebdunnuck.com\" data-url=\"https:\/\/JebDunnuck.com\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eJebDunnuck.com \u003c\/span\u003e — 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e “A gorgeous bouquet of ripe red and black cherries, caramelized plums, toasted spices, and exotic flowers… seamless, medium to full‑bodied, elegant… one of the more approachable vintages of this cuvée I can remember… It’s a great wine.” — \u003cem\u003eJeb Dunnuck (Jun 2018)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate — 95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e “Bursting from the glass with an exuberant bouquet of sweet cherries, blackberries and plums… medium to full‑bodied, supple and layered, with beautifully fine‑grained tannins… long and pure.” — \u003cem\u003eWilliam Kelley (May 2018)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt='Ridge Vineyards, \"Geyserville\", Alexander Valley' src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/ridge-vineyards-wine.jpg?v=1769106663\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44694333489206,"sku":"SOMM2601-RDGE16GYSR-750","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016RidgeVineyards_Geyserville_AlexanderValley.png?v=1768945597"},{"product_id":"2023-martin-ray-rrv-hallberg-ranch-pinot-noirsomm2602-mra23pno-750","title":"2023 Martin Ray, \"Hallberg Ranch\" Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eIn the 1930s, Martin Ray emerged as California's single-vineyard pioneer from the Santa Cruz Mountains, planting French-cloned Pinot Noir and Chardonnay decades ahead of the curve. Barrel-fermenting and aging wines up to a decade before release, he preached radical site purity—no blends, pure terroir truth. By 1945, he founded Mount Eden Vineyards, but financial missteps erased his legacy by the early 1970s, leaving him a forgotten maverick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eFast-forward to 1990: former tennis pro Courtney Benham stumbles on 1,500 cases of Ray's 1940s-70s library wines, plus personal notebooks revealing his meticulous philosophy, in a dusty San Jose warehouse. Recognizing the historical goldmine, Benham buys the entire lot and Martin Ray brand name, launching a 30+ year revival of single-vineyard obsession through a modern portfolio anchored by Director of Winemaking Leslie Mead Renaud (ex-Talley\/Foley Pinot ace).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end font-editorial font-bold text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"why-youll-love-it\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir Royalty\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dry-farmed 1999 Hallberg Ranch (Goldridge loam over clay, ex-apple orchard) yields roots plunging 20ft deep—wild raspberry potpourri, sappy cassis, silky tension from 13 clones (Pommard\/115) in Green Valley's 40°F fog swings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95-Point Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e: James Suckling: \"Refined, fresh and high-tension. Delicious.\" Single-vineyard purity channels Martin Ray's 1930s gospel—no hiding behind blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnbeatable Value\u003c\/strong\u003e: $45 ($40\/6+) undercuts winery SRP ($60) and Hallberg peers (Gary Farrell\/Emeritus\/Chateau St. Jean $65-85)—RRV Grand Cru access at everyday pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end font-editorial font-bold text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"how-to-serve-it\"\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlassware \u0026amp; Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e: Decant for 30-60 minutes and serve in Burgundy stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings\u003c\/strong\u003e: Roast duck glazed in cherry-balsamic,wild mushroom risotto, or grilled salmon with fennel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44778112614454,"sku":"SOMM2602-MRA23PNO-750","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023_Martin_Ray_Hallberg_Ranch_Pinot_Noir_Russian_River_Valley.png?v=1770157883"},{"product_id":"2013-morlet-family-vineyards-mon-chevalier-cabernet-sauvignon-knights-valleysomm2602-mrl13mchvcab-750","title":"2013 Morlet Family Vineyards 'Mon Chevalier' Cabernet Sauvignon, Knights Valley","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \"Mon Chevalier\" Cabernet Sauvignon from Morlet Family Vineyards is an iconic library release coming direct from the winery's cellars. Featuring the exceptional 2013 vintage, this library gem is available only to select VIP Members. It embodies the pinnacle of Knights Valley and stands as a quintessential modern-day classic. While Luc Morlet first gained fame as the winemaker for the legendary Peter Michael, he has proven with this estate-direct release that he has taken the potential of this unique terroir to even greater heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2013 vintage is a once-in-a-generation masterpiece, earning a stupendous 98-point retrospective rating from Wine Advocate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a comprehensive 2024 vertical tasting, Antonio Galloni of Vinous singled out the 2013 with the 2018 and 2019, awarding it 97 points for its vertical intensity and remarkable finesse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This is an extraordinary opportunity to secure a perfectly cellared icon at a price well below market value. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the winery SRP for library releases of this caliber is $249, we have secured a special price of $199.00 on bottle one. These savings are the best available anywhere, but this exclusive offer expires at the close of the weekend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnights Valley is one of California’s most fascinating AVAs, and this 13-year-old Cabernet delivers a profile that bears a striking resemblance to the great Classified Growths of Bordeaux.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In our recent tasting, the wine delivered with the sophisticated earthiness and mineral drive of a top-tier Pessac-Léognan—specifically reminiscent of a Smith Haut Lafitte with over a decade of age on it. Luc Morlet’s \"neo-classic\" approach ensures that while the wine possesses massive power, it is balanced by an elegant, silky texture that only comes with patient bottle aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced from a classic blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot, the 2013 Mon Chevalier was aged in select French oak and bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve its hedonistic richness. In the glass, it reveals vibrant notes of black currant and chocolate layered with subtle undertones of graphite, pencil shavings, and dried rose petals. It is a full-bodied, deeply concentrated wine that is only now beginning to showcase its full potential. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are adding to a long-term collection or opening a bottle for a special occasion this weekend, this is a \"once in a blue moon\" acquisition that will not be available past Sunday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points, Vinous Media: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Mon Chevalier is one of the most elegant wines in this vertical. It shows the energy of years like 2010, but with added finesse and nuance, remarkable for such a potent wine. Ripe red cherry, red plum, game, cured meats, licorice and dried rose petal build effortlessly in the glass. This is such a gorgeous and expressive wine. Its vertical intensity and overall depth are impressive.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\/morlet-family-vineyards-logo_81ac76f7-1237-4919-93ba-01f20778c9c5_240x240.png?v=1774635530\" alt=\"Morlet Family Vineyards Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44923258470454,"sku":"SOMM2602-MRL13MCHVCAB-750","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2013MorletFamilyVineyards_MonChevalier_CabernetSauvignon_KnightsValley.png?v=1772648975"},{"product_id":"2023-deovlet-chardonnay-sta-rita-hillssomm2603-deo23cha-750","title":"2023 Deovlet, Chardonnay Santa Barbara County","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"776\" data-start=\"364\"\u003eA bright, mineral-driven wine that captures the elegance and energy of California’s coolest coastal vineyards. 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This wine is elegant, restrained, and versatile, showcasing why Deovlet has become one of California’s most respected producers of cool-climate white wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1657\" data-start=\"1633\" data-section-id=\"1ezdd0w\"\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2192\" data-start=\"1659\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1791\" data-start=\"1659\" data-section-id=\"1ajd77v\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1791\" data-start=\"1661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1686\" data-start=\"1661\"\u003eCool-climate clarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sta. 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Rita Hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2192\" data-start=\"2051\" data-section-id=\"1bou7jd\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2192\" data-start=\"2053\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2094\" data-start=\"2053\"\u003eImmediate appeal and aging potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now to enjoy its freshness or cellar for several years to see added depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2218\" data-start=\"2199\" data-section-id=\"1rq2qhz\"\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2576\" data-start=\"2220\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2334\" data-start=\"2220\" data-section-id=\"hskdn3\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2334\" data-start=\"2222\"\u003eServe lightly chilled at 46–50°F in white wine stems to showcase crisp citrus, floral lift, and mineral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2478\" data-start=\"2335\" data-section-id=\"u5nik9\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2478\" data-start=\"2337\"\u003ePair with grilled seafood, roasted chicken with herbs, creamy pasta with lemon, or soft cheeses to complement its brightness and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2576\" data-start=\"2479\" data-section-id=\"yo9s7g\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2576\" data-start=\"2481\"\u003ePop and pour or lightly decant 15–20 minutes before serving to allow aromatics to open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Robert Parker Wine Review\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points, Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Built around lots of Zotovich and Sanford \u0026amp; Benedict as well as La Encantada, the 2023 Chardonnay Santa Barbara County is another impressive wine that transcends its status as a \"regional\" bottling. It is a decidedly more weighty and broad expression of the Sta. Rita Hills, opening with honeyed orchard fruit, nougat and bread dough aromas, followed by a creamy, dense palate and a flashy, vibrant finish.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Media\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The 2023 Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County) massively overdelivers at the $35 price point, with its weighted peach fruit lending balance to the inner phenolic tension. Deliciously weighted and propulsive, the 2023 is impeccably balanced and impressively complex. An echo of flint lingers on the clean, cool-toned finish.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44937506324534,"sku":"SOMM2603-DEO23CHA-750","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Deovlet-Santa-Barbara-Chardonnay.jpg?v=1773571975"},{"product_id":"2023-deovlet-pinot-noir-zotovich-family-vineyardsomm2603-dvlt23pnzfv-750","title":"2023 Deovlet, Pinot Noir “Zotovich Family Vineyard”","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"675\"\u003eThe 2023 Deovlet Pinot Noir from Zotovich Family Vineyard is a pure expression of Sta. Rita Hills, showcasing the precision and elegance that have made Ryan Deovlet one of California's most celebrated winemakers. This single-vineyard bottling comes from a site known for its sandy, mineral-rich soils and cool maritime climate, producing Pinot Noir of brightness, clarity, and layered complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eZotovich Family Vineyard sits at a gentle elevation in the heart of Sta. Rita Hills and is planted to top Pinot Noir clones. Careful vineyard management and hand-harvested fruit yield small berries with concentrated flavor and structural finesse. Vineyard Manager Ben Merz, a Cal Poly alumnus in Viticulture, oversees farming practices aimed at quality fruit and healthy vines. Soils are dominated by diatomaceous earth and sandy loam, which provide excellent drainage and low vigor. Ryan Deovlet ferments the grapes with careful attention to whole clusters and ages the wine in fine French oak, allowing the vineyard's distinctive aromatics and minerality to shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eIn the glass, the wine offers vivid red fruit notes of raspberry and cranberry, floral hints, and subtle spice. Savory undertones and gentle earthiness add depth while fine tannins and bright acidity provide structure and balance. The overall effect is an elegant wine that reflects both the site and the winemaker's restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ezdd0w\" data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8sojt6\" data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003ePrime Sta. Rita Hills terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e: Zotovich Family Vineyard is recognized for its sandy, mineral-rich soils and ideal cool-climate conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7zzkra\" data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eExceptional winemaking pedigree\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ryan Deovlet has been named Wine and Spirits Top 100 Winery of the World winner, he achieved his first three Top 100 awards within just his first eight vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u159qz\" data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003eVibrant and layered\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aromatics of red berries, floral notes, and subtle spice lead to a palate that is both elegant and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15fn9os\" data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003eReady now or age-worthy\u003c\/strong\u003e: The 2023 vintage is approachable today with structure to develop over the next 7 to 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1rq2qhz\" data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hye083\" data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003eDecant lightly for 20 to 30 minutes to open the aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uo60yr\" data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003eServe at 58 to 62 degrees Fahrenheit in Burgundy stems for optimal expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lufuj4\" data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003ePair with roasted duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, herb-crusted pork, or delicate charcuterie to highlight its balance of fruit and savory complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93 Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 Pinot Noir Zotovich Family Vineyard has beautiful lift and gorgeously fragrant aromatics. Finessed and precise, it sizzles out of the glass with lavender, blood orange, salted red berries and rosewater. There's a lovely upright, polished structure to brace it all, translating with elegance and ease through the persistent finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44979210682422,"sku":"SOMM2603-DVLT23PNZFV-750","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023Deovlet_PinotNoir_ZotovichFamilyVineyard.png?v=1773248057"},{"product_id":"2018-deovlet-pinot-noir-sanford-benedict-vineyardsomm2603-dvlt18pnsbv-750","title":"2018 Deovlet, Pinot Noir “Sanford \u0026 Benedict Vineyard”","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"677\" data-start=\"228\"\u003eThe 2018 Deovlet Pinot Noir hails from the\u003cstrong\u003e legendary Sanford \u0026amp; Benedict Vineyard which represents the pinnacle of California Pinot Noir.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hailing from a vineyard many critics describe as a \u003cstrong data-end=\"434\" data-start=\"408\"\u003e“California Grand Cru site” \u003c\/strong\u003eand arguably the crown jewel of the Central Coast. This wine combines rare vineyard pedigree, meticulous farming, and the extraordinary winemaking talent of \u003cstrong data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"591\"\u003eRyan Deovlet. Celebrated as a Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Top 100 Winery of the World winner, he achieved his first three Top 100 awards within just his first eight vintages.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1315\" data-start=\"679\"\u003eSanford \u0026amp; Benedict, planted in 1971 by pioneers \u003cstrong data-end=\"767\" data-start=\"727\"\u003eRichard Sanford and Michael Benedict\u003c\/strong\u003e, was the first modern commercial Pinot Noir vineyard in Santa Barbara County and helped establish the region as a premier destination for world-class Pinot. With \u003cstrong data-end=\"955\" data-start=\"930\"\u003eold, own-rooted vines\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eextremely low yields,\u003c\/strong\u003e and ideal \u003cstrong data-end=\"1025\" data-start=\"989\"\u003eSta. Rita Hills maritime climate\u003c\/strong\u003e, it produces Pinot Noir of concentration, nuance, and age-worthy structure. The vineyard’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"1194\" data-start=\"1117\"\u003esandy loam, marine sediments, chalky limestone pockets, and gravely soils\u003c\/strong\u003e give the wine a mineral-driven backbone, while the east–west orientation ensures balanced ripeness and bright acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2028\" data-start=\"1317\"\u003eWinemaker \u003cstrong data-end=\"1343\" data-start=\"1327\"\u003eRyan Deovlet\u003c\/strong\u003e, who trained across \u003cstrong data-end=\"1417\" data-start=\"1364\"\u003eAustralia, New Zealand, Argentina, and California\u003c\/strong\u003e, has built his reputation on crafting precise, terroir-driven wines. The 2018 library release from Sanford \u0026amp; Benedict is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1573\" data-start=\"1541\"\u003emicro-production masterpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e, with fewer than 200 cases, showcasing elegance, transparency to site, and the kind of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1698\" data-start=\"1661\"\u003estructured, age-worthy Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e that earns comparisons to Burgundy’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"1778\" data-start=\"1736\"\u003eVolnay, Pommard, and Clos des Lambrays\u003c\/strong\u003e. As Antonio Galloni of Vinous notes, “\u003cem data-end=\"2025\" data-start=\"1817\"\u003eRyan Deovlet is one of the most exciting young winemakers in the Central Coast… His wines, which emerge from some of the top sites in Santa Barbara, are impeccable, pure and wonderfully transparent to site.\u003c\/em\u003e”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2057\" data-start=\"2035\" data-section-id=\"1orspav\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2537\" data-start=\"2059\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2258\" data-start=\"2059\" data-section-id=\"m826tb\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2258\" data-start=\"2061\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2090\" data-start=\"2061\"\u003eGrand Cru-level vineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sanford \u0026amp; Benedict is widely regarded as California’s benchmark Pinot Noir vineyard, producing wines of finesse, minerality, and longevity akin to Burgundy’s finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2413\" data-start=\"2259\" data-section-id=\"1hfv1tq\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2413\" data-start=\"2261\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2287\" data-start=\"2261\"\u003eFlagship Deovlet wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e This release represents Ryan Deovlet’s premier bottling, sourced from one of the most coveted vineyards in Sta. Rita Hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2537\" data-start=\"2414\" data-section-id=\"pihe1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2537\" data-start=\"2416\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2450\" data-start=\"2416\"\u003eMicro-production, collectible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fewer than 200 cases, with meticulous attention to every detail from vine to bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2537\" data-start=\"2414\" data-section-id=\"pihe1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"782\" data-start=\"757\"\u003e2018 library release:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part of the winery’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"840\" data-start=\"804\"\u003eselect library of older vintages\u003c\/strong\u003e, with only a handful of bottles remaining from this exceptional 2018 vintage, making it both rare and ready to enjoy now or cellar for further aging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2563\" data-start=\"2544\" data-section-id=\"1rq2qhz\"\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2945\" data-start=\"2565\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2695\" data-start=\"2565\" data-section-id=\"2rinqh\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2695\" data-start=\"2567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2591\" data-start=\"2567\"\u003eDecant 30–60 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e to let its complex aromatics unfold—red cherry, wild strawberry, rose petal, and subtle earthy notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2800\" data-start=\"2696\" data-section-id=\"c1yeyz\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2800\" data-start=\"2698\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2718\" data-start=\"2698\"\u003eServe at 58–62°F\u003c\/strong\u003e in Burgundy stems to appreciate its structure, freshness, and delicate bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2945\" data-start=\"2801\" data-section-id=\"1rx4oma\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2945\" data-start=\"2803\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2821\" data-start=\"2803\"\u003eFood pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast duck, game birds, mushroom risotto, or aged cheeses; a perfect match for dishes that highlight elegance over power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96+ Points, Wine Advocate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Medium ruby, the 2018 Pinot Noir Sanford \u0026amp; Benedict Vineyard opens slowly to alluring raspberry jam and pomegranate with accents of forest floor, bergamot, tar and potpourri. The palate is medium-bodied and harmonious, its grainy tannins and energetic acidity supporting a concentrated yet detailed core of perfumed fruit, and it boasts a very long, layered finish. Wow! It feels extraordinarily youthful and could use another 2-3+ years to unwind in bottle.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"The 2018 Pinot Noir Sanford \u0026amp; Benedict Vineyard is another absolutely stunning wine in this range. Rich, sumptuous and explosive, the S\u0026amp;B simply has it all. Ripe dark red\/purplish fruit, lavender and spice scream out of the glass. The depth, power and concentration here are just unreal.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44979246596150,"sku":"SOMM2603-DVLT18PNSBV-750","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2018Deovlet_PinotNoir_Sanford_BenedictVineyard_1.png?v=1773248664"},{"product_id":"2023-stuhlmuller-estate-chardonnay-alexander-valleysomm2603-sthl23chard-750","title":"2023 Stuhlmuller, Estate Chardonnay, Alexander Valley","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 Stuhlmuller Estate Chardonnay achieves exquisite balance, capturing the unique \"sweet spot\" of the Alexander Valley where the Russian River meets the warmth of the inland sun\u003c\/span\u003e. This vintage radiates with a brilliant straw-gold hue and an expressive bouquet of Meyer lemon zest, white peach, and a hint of wet stone minerality. On the palate, it strikes a sophisticated chord between creamy texture and electric acidity; expect layers of crisp Fuji apple and toasted almond underpinned by a subtle, well-integrated oak spice that lingers through a clean, saline finish. It is an essential pick for those who crave the elegance of a white Burgundy paired with the vibrant fruit profile that only California’s premier estate fruit can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis is the definitive over-achiever for your cellar or your next dinner party. 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This unique terroir produces Cabernet Sauvignon of extraordinary character, which is why the biggest names in Alexander Valley Cabernet keep coming back for his fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust across the Russian River, prestigious neighbors like Verité ($400+) and Lancaster Estate ($145) command steep prices. But here's the rub: Stuhlmuller's best blocks—in their prime at 24 to 32 years of age—rival these icons in quality, and come to you at just a fraction of the price. It’s just an incredibly smart buy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePure, expressive fruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecanter's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jonathan Cristaldi awarded it 96 points, calling it \"Positively Stunning\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt to last:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Those firm, grippy tannins and vibrant acidity ensure this wine will evolve gracefully through 2031, possibly 2038. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKiller Value relative to Napa: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Napa Cabernets average over $100 and often emphasize power and alcohol over finesse, this delivers grace, balance, and delicacy—the hallmarks of fine wine all over the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecant for 30 minutes if drinking now, or cellar confidently through 2031.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePour at 62°F into Bordeaux stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrilled lamb chops with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esalsa verde.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44989094625334,"sku":"SOMM2603-STU23CAB-750","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2023Stuhlmuller_CabernetSauvignon_BarrelSelect_AlexanderValley.png?v=1773766658"},{"product_id":"2002-cain-concept-library-edition-napa-valleysomm2603-ccl02cab-750","title":"2002 Cain Concept Library Edition, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eCain’s Concept has always been about the classic Napa benchlands—the gravelly, well‑drained\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esoils\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof Oakville, Rutherford, and St. Helena that built the Valley’s Cabernet reputation. In this rare Library Edition of the 2002 vintage, time has done what only time can: the once-ripe, generous fruit has evolved into a seamless, silken wine, where power, perfume, and patina are perfectly in tune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eA long, warm Napa summer in 2002 delivered fully ripe Cabernet Sauvignon with plush tannins and deep, plummy, cassis‑driven fruit, and the Cain team layered in Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot to add aromatic lift, spice, and savory detail. The result today is a wine that opens with notes of dried blackberries, cocoa, and fresh coffee, then widens on the palate into dark plum, dusty mineral tones, and a lingering, tobacco‑laced finish. Supple, resolved tannins carry the wine with effortless grace, making it as compelling at the table as it is in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eReleased from Cain’s own library after extended bottle age, this is a rare chance to experience a fully mature Napa Valley Cabernet‑based blend exactly as its creators intended—refined, rich, and beautifully balanced, drinking in its prime yet still holding tension and life. Ideal with dry‑aged ribeye, roast lamb, or simply as the centerpiece of a special evening, the 2002 Cain Concept Library Edition is Napa history you can pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/01-Cain-Vineyard-Curves_1.jpg?v=1775848053\" alt=\"Cain Vineyard - Napa Valley\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45044138704950,"sku":"SOMM2603-CCL02CAB-750","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2002CainConceptLibraryEdition_NapaValley_1.png?v=1773876595"},{"product_id":"2016-cornerstone-benchlands-napa-valleysomm2603-cor16cab-750","title":"2016 Cornerstone Benchlands, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eCornerstone’s 2016 “Benchlands” is classic Napa Cabernet with a modern polish: dark, glossy fruit, serious structure, and just enough plushness to make the next sip inevitable. From prime benchland sites where the valley floor begins to rise toward the hills, this Cab captures the sweet spot between power and poise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe nose is all black plum, blackberry preserves, and cassis, wrapped in violets, lilac, and warm baking spice. On the palate, waves of dark fruit roll through layers of dark chocolate, licorice, cedar, clove, and a touch of tobacco, carried by ripe, fine‑grained tannins. The finish is long, spicy, and cocoa‑tinged, with that “just one more glass” feel that marks great Napa Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e2016 was an outstanding, classically proportioned Napa vintage, and it shows here in the combination of depth, freshness, and detail. This is a dream pairing for grilled ribeye, short ribs, or a truffled burger, and it has the stuffing to age gracefully while already delivering huge pleasure now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45044848558134,"sku":"SOMM2603-COR16CAB-750","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016CornerstoneBenchlands_NapaValley_c6375e8e-d0b4-4783-9ab7-07420b8a1087.png?v=1773792938"},{"product_id":"2022-arietta-quartet-cabernet-blend-napa-valleysomm2603-aqu22cab-750","title":"2022 Arietta Quartet Cabernet Blend, Napa Valley","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eArietta Quartet is the kind of Napa red blend that reminds you why Bordeaux varieties took root so successfully on the North Coast. The 2022 vintage leans on Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah filling in the frame, sourced from cooler southern Napa sites like Coombsville and Carneros to keep the wine balanced and fresh. That matters in a ripe year: you get concentration and polish, but also lift, definition, and enough acidity to carry the whole thing. French oak plays a supporting role, not a leading one, so the fruit stays front and center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eArietta was founded by Fritz and Caren Frutig Hatton with a clear vision: make refined, music-like Napa blends that feel complete rather than oversized. That vision is brought into focus by Andy Erickson, one of Napa’s most respected winemakers, whose résumé runs through some of the valley’s most serious Cabernet projects. At Arietta, his touch favors structure, texture, and harmony over sheer power, which is exactly why Quartet works so well. It’s a wine that speaks Napa fluently, but with restraint and shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"why-youll-love-it\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eIt delivers real Cabernet presence without feeling heavy or overdone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe cooler southern Napa fruit keeps the wine fresh, layered, and polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAndy Erickson’s touch gives it the kind of balance that makes the bottle disappear fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"how-to-serve-it\"\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eServe at 58 to 64 degrees for the best balance of fruit and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDecant for 30 to 60 minutes if drinking now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eUse large Bordeaux stems and pair with ribeye, lamb, short ribs, or mushroom dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45067744182326,"sku":"SOMM2603-AQU22CAB-750","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022AriettaQuartetCabernetBlend_NapaValley.png?v=1773958970"},{"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\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":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2013MayacamasVineyards_RedWine_Mt.Veeder.png?v=1780350099"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/collections\/wine-grapes-california.jpg?v=1774686884","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/california-wine-collection.oembed","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}