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Edmunds St. John – "El Jaléo" Shake Ridge Ranch Amador County
Tempranillo from California, United States
DB6743-17
Tempranillo from California, United States
Thirty-two percent Mourvèdre, twenty-eight percent Grenache, twenty-six percent Graciano and fourteen percent Tempranillo.
Shake Ridge Ranch, in Amador County, was planted and is farmed by Ann Kraemer, a veteran of many years of vineyard management, including numerous Napa Valley sites. The...
OrganicDB6743-17
Thee And Thou – "El Rucio" Syrah/Grenache Santa Ynez
Syrah from California, United States
DB6467-17
Syrah from California, United States
75% Syrah and 25% Grenache from the biodynamic Demetria Vineyard in Santa Ynez (sub-AVA of Santa Barbara). The vines (planted in 2005) are on steep, north-facing hillsides at elevations ranging from 1100-1450 feet, some of the highest in the region.
The wine was fermented whole-cluster and then...
OrganicDB6467-17
Clos Saron – "Kind of Blue" Sierra Foothills
Syrah from California, United States
DB5151-16
Syrah from California, United States
Fifty-two percent old-vine Carignan, forty percent Syrah, five percent Cabernet Sauvignon, three percent Semillon. Crushed by foot and fermented whole-cluster. 120 cases produced.
OrganicDB5151-16
Thee And Thou – "Suenes Conmigo"
Tempranillo from California, United States
DB6470-16
Tempranillo from California, United States
45% Tempranillo, 33% Garnacha and 22% Graciano from Clements Hills, Lodi (Liberty Oaks Vyd Tempranillo, Hunters Oak Vyd Garnacha, Terra Alta Vyd Graciano). Located in the southeast of the Lodi AVA, Clements Hills is an area of gently rolling hills and swales halfway between the flat valley floor of...
OrganicDB6470-16
Thee And Thou – Albariño
Albariño from California, United States
DB5179-19
Albariño from California, United States
Grape: Albariño (Rias Biaxas clone)
Appellation: Sacramento County. Andrus Island Vineyard is located in directly in the middle of the Sacramento River Delta, a few miles north of the small town of Rio Vista.
Farming: Peat soils. The vineyard is still young, planted in 2011. Farmed Lodi sustainable...
OrganicDB5179-19
Philip Togni Vineyard – Ca' Togni
Black Hamburgh from California, United States
DB7822-08
Black Hamburgh from California, United States
A truely unique Napa wine, this represents some of the only (possibly the only) Black Muscat vines grown in the USA. Grown in their 2000' elevation, estate vineyard, the resulting wine is delicious, rich, perfectly sweet, and beautifully balanced with acid. While there are many dessert wines, there...
92 VMDB7822-08
Philip Togni Vineyard – Ca' Togni
Black Hamburgh from California, United States
DB7822-10
Black Hamburgh from California, United States
A truely unique Napa wine, this represents some of the only (possibly the only) Black Muscat vines grown in the USA. Grown in their 2000' elevation, estate vineyard, the resulting wine is delicious, rich, perfectly sweet, and beautifully balanced with acid. While there are many dessert wines, there...
DB7822-10
Philip Togni Vineyard – Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
DB7820-16
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
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A true Napa legend, the Philip Togni Vineyard Cabernet is an ageworthy, classic style of California Cabernet. Each bottle has decades of potential and shows unmistakable high-elevation, mountain character.
The estate Cabernet is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with about 15% Merlot and...
96+ WA, 96 VM, 94 WSDB7820-16
Philip Togni Vineyard – Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
DB7820-15
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
A true Napa legend, the Philip Togni Vineyard Cabernet is an ageworthy, classic style of California Cabernet. Each bottle has decades of potential and shows unmistakable high-elevation, mountain character.
The estate Cabernet is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with about 15% Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and...
96 WA, 96 WSDB7820-15
Bacchus – Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
DB6717-19
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
Source: 75% Paso Robles, 15% Central Coast, 10% Sonoma
Blend: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot
Winemaking: 50% stainless steel, 50% neutral oak barrels
Aging: 10 months in neutral oak barrels
Alcohol: 13%
Tasting Note: Medium bodied with ripe plum, black currant, and blackberry flavors with a...
DB6717-19
Jeanne Marie – Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
DB7198-18
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
Source: 85% Paso Robles, 15% Central Coast
Blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot
Winemaking: 50% stainless steel, 50% neutral oak barrels
Aging: 10 months in neutral oak barrels
Alcohol: 13%
Tasting Note: Medium-bodied with notes of black currant, stewed plum and blackberry flavors and a hint...
DB7198-18
Bacchus – Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
DB6717-18
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
Source: 75% Paso Robles, 15% Central Coast, 10% Sonoma
Blend: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot
Winemaking: 50% stainless steel, 50% neutral oak barrels
Aging: 10 months in neutral oak barrels
Alcohol: 13%
Tasting Note: Medium bodied with ripe plum, black currant, and blackberry flavors with a...
DB6717-18
La Onda – Cabernet Sauvignon "Blanc de Tinto" Renaissance Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
DB5183-17
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
This wine is Dani's take on Cabernet Sauvignon from the 1900 feet, granite soils of the Renaissance vineyard in North Yuba. Whole-cluster pressed Cabernet Sauvignon, fermented in tank and aged 10 months in puncheon on its lees. Racked and small so2 addition the day before bottling. Bottled...
BiodynamicDB5183-17
White Rock Vineyards – Cabernet Sauvignon "Laureate"
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
DB9194-14
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 24 months in 50% new French oak. 400 cases produced.
94+ VM, 91+ WAOrganicDB9194-14
Sans Wine Company – Cabernet Sauvignon “Soda Pop Vineyard”
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
DB9156-17
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
The first Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon in a can! Sourced from a small vineyard that was planted for Herb Lamb 25 years ago. They farm this vineyard themselves, organically of course, and harvest early in order to create a lower alcohol, lighter style Cab reminiscent of those made in the 1970s...
OrganicDB9156-17
Philip Togni Vineyard – Cabernet Sauvignon "Tanbark Hill"
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
DB7821-15
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
The second label from Philip Togni Vineyard, "Tanbark Hill" comes from the same 10.5-acre estate vineyard as their eponymous wine and receives the same impeccable care in the cellar (20 months in 40% new French oak). The wine generally consists of fruit harvested from a 3-acre block (planted to 99...
91 WSDB7821-15
Philip Togni Vineyard – Cabernet Sauvignon "Tanbark Hill"
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
DB7821-16
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
The second label from Philip Togni Vineyard, "Tanbark Hill" comes from the same 10.5-acre estate vineyard as their eponymous wine and receives the same impeccable care in the cellar (20 months in 40% new French oak). The wine generally consists of fruit harvested from a 3-acre block (planted to 99...
92WSDB7821-16
Taken From Granite – Cabernet Sauvignon "Village" Renaissance Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
DB0287-97
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
The ‘Estate’ wine of the line, sourced from all the various slopes combined.
DB0287-97
White Rock Vineyards – Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
DB5172-16
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the upper slopes of White Rock’s estate vineyard. Aged for 22 months in 35% new French oak.
OrganicDB5172-16
Engel Family Vineyards – Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
DB5131-14
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot, aged 20 months ⅓ new oak, ⅓ seasoned, ⅓ neutral French oak.
Very complex and vibrant nose, with bursts of dark fruit, and is it opens there are layers of spices like cloves, cinnamon, cedar, and wood. The palate is round, fruit driven, with berries, tart...
DB5131-14
Adele – Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
DB9721-18
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
There are 500 cases of this and it comes from 2 vineyards -- one in Calistoga and one on Diamond Mountain. There is a good bit of new oak here and it is full bodied, ripe and layered with plum and cassis flavors and a smooth, long finish. We would gladly blind taste this with any $60 retail Napa...
DB9721-18
Johnson Family – Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
DB8225-18
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
A concentrated wine, yielding ripe flavors or rhubarb and plum as well as anise and bell pepper, with savory notes of cocoa and mocha. Full-bodied and rich on the palate with polished, integrated tannins and excellent structure.
About the Winemaker
Reed Renaudin earned his stripes in the...
DB8225-18
Bucklin – Cabernet Sauvignon Old Hill Ranch Sonoma Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
DB7098-18
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
Established in 1852 near the town of Glen Ellen, Old Hill Ranch is one of California’s oldest vineyards. The six-acre block of Cabernet Sauvignon- a relative newcomer to the vineyard- was planted on Old Hill in 1982. This Cabernet block was planted by their neighbor Bruce Cohn, who leased the...
DB7098-18
Domaine Eden – Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz Mountains
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
DB0454-16
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
A true Bordeaux blend encompassing the top five Bordeaux grapes varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot with small additions of Petit Verdot and Malbec. Aged in 50/50 French and American oak, 10% of each was new, for 2 years. The lots are fermented separately using natural...
92WA 91VM DB0454-16
Johnson Family – Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
DB8224-17
Cabernet Sauvignon from California, United States
A concentrated wine, yielding ripe flavors or rhubarb and plum as well as anise and bell pepper, with savory notes of cocoa and mocha. Full-bodied and rich on the palate with polished, integrated tannins and excellent structure.
About the Winemaker
Reed Renaudin earned his stripes in the...
DB8224-17
Sans Wine Company – Carbonic Carignan “Coyote Rock”
Carignan from California, United States
DB9155-17
Carignan from California, United States
The ‘Coyote Rock’ block on the Poor Ranch was planted in 1943 and is the oldest block of Carignan on their property. The whole clusters are put into a small stainless tank which is sealed for 25 days, where it goes through primary fermentation naturally and without any manipulation. Malolactic...
OrganicDB9155-17
Porter Creek Vineyards – Carignane "Old Vine", Mendocino
Carignan from California, United States
DB7739-17
Carignan from California, United States
The fruit comes from an organic, dry-farmed, head-trained vineyard in Hopland that was planted in 1939. 100% destemmed and fermented with native yeasts for 2-3 days in old French oak barrels up to 8 years old. Aged 11 months in 50% 3800L wooden tank and 50% in small barrels (228L). About 800 cases...
BiodynamicDB7739-17
Porter Creek Vineyards – Carignane "Old Vine", Mendocino
Carignan from California, United States
DB7739-15
Carignan from California, United States
The fruit comes from an organic, dry-farmed, head-trained vineyard in Hopland that was planted in 1939. 100% destemmed and fermented with native yeasts for 2-3 days in old French oak barrels up to 8 years old. Aged 11 months in 50% 3800L wooden tank and 50% in small barrels (228L). About 800 cases...
BiodynamicDB7739-15
Clos Saron – Carte Blanche
White Blend from California, United States
DB0289-17
White Blend from California, United States
Lodi Albariño/Verdelho (farmed by Markus Bockish) plus five percent Sauvignon Blanc from Renaissance. Crushed by foot and made on the skins like a red wine.
OrganicDB0289-17
Calder Wine Co. – Charbono Napa Valley
Charbono from California, United States
DB6061-16
Charbono from California, United States
The 2016 Charbono is the second vintage that was produced exclusively with the fruit from the Rossi vineyard in Rutherford. As the vineyard manager of Frog's Leap Winery, Rory Williams was able to plant about two acres of Charbono in which he dedicated much of his time perfecting their growth and...
OrganicDB6061-16
Jeanne Marie – Chardonnay
Chardonnay from California, United States
DB6719-19
Chardonnay from California, United States
Source: 100% Central Coast
Winemaking: 80% stainless steel, 20% barrel fermented
Aging: 10 months in oak barrels
Alcohol: 13%
Tasting Note: Medium-full bodied with balanced flavors of vanilla, orange blossom, pear and apple. Toasty oak adds to the long, silky finish.
DB6719-19
Bacchus – Chardonnay
Chardonnay from California, United States
DB6782-19
Chardonnay from California, United States
Source: 90% Central Coast, 10% Sonoma
Winemaking: 90% fermented in stainless steel tank, 10% barrel fermented
Aging: 6 months in neutral oak and stainless steel
Alcohol: 13%
Tasting Note: Medium-bodied and crisp, with subtle apple, pear and citrus notes. A mineral component comes through in the...
DB6782-19
Black Kite – Chardonnay "Gap's Crown" Vineyard Sonoma Coast
Chardonnay from California, United States
DB5125-16
Chardonnay from California, United States
Gap’s Crown is located in a cool and windy climate called the Petaluma Gap in Southern Sonoma County. This 32 acre plot of Chardonnay is made up of clay and loam soils and is very high in elevation so it is not negatively affected by the cool air.
The Chardonnay “Gap’s Crown,” was the first of its...
95WE, 93WA, 93VM, 90JSDB5125-16
Porter Creek Vineyards – Chardonnay "George's Hill" Russian River
Chardonnay from California, United States
DB7062-17
Chardonnay from California, United States
The fruit for George's Hill comes from 2 acre block of old vines planted on a hillside with much richer soil. The fruit is wholecluster pressed, no skin contact, and aged in 25-30% new French oak.
BiodynamicDB7062-17
Mount Eden Vineyards – Chardonnay "Wolff Vineyard" Edna Valley
Chardonnay from California, United States
DB0455-18
Chardonnay from California, United States
Jean-Pierre Wolff farms 55 acres of Chardonnay vines in the bucolic Edna Valley, outside the town of San Luis Obispo. Originally planted in 1976 by Edna Valley wine pioneer Andy Macgregor (Wolff purchased the property from Macgregor in 1999), the vineyard is the oldest in the Edna Valley. Mount...
92VM 94WASustainableDB0455-18
White Rock Vineyards – Chardonnay Estate Napa Valley
Chardonnay from California, United States
DB5174-16
Chardonnay from California, United States
Chardonnay from the benchlands of White Rock’s estate vineyard. Aged on the lees for 11 months in 100% neutral French oak, the wine underwent 10% malolactic fermentation.
OrganicDB5174-16
Mount Eden Vineyards – Chardonnay Estate Santa Cruz Mts
Chardonnay from California, United States
DB0452-16
Chardonnay from California, United States
From Mount Eden's website: In the late 1940s and early 1960s, Martin Ray planted six acres of Chardonnay vines propagated from a Burgundian selection grown in the original Paul Masson vineyard. 20 acres of Estate Chardonnay are now farmed at Mount Eden from which 1,200 to 2,000 cases per year are...
93VM 93WASustainableDB0452-16
Mount Eden Vineyards – Chardonnay Estate Santa Cruz Mts
Chardonnay from California, United States
DB0452-17
Chardonnay from California, United States
From Mount Eden's website: In the late 1940s and early 1960s, Martin Ray planted six acres of Chardonnay vines propagated from a Burgundian selection grown in the original Paul Masson vineyard. 20 acres of Estate Chardonnay are now farmed at Mount Eden from which 1,200 to 2,000 cases per year are...
93VM 93WASustainableDB0452-17
Monte Rio Cellars – Chardonnay Mendocino County
from California, United States
DB9226-19
from California, United States
Appellation: Mendocino - Redwood Valley
Vineyard: Hawkeye
Winemaking: Hand harvested and direct to press. Fermented in stainless steel. Natural yeastfermentation
Farming: Organic
Aging: Bottled after 4 months in old wood barrels followed by 2 months in stainless steel.
ABV: 11.5%. Production: 100...
OrganicDB9226-19
Porter Creek Vineyards – Chardonnay Russian River
Chardonnay from California, United States
DB0233-17
Chardonnay from California, United States
Organically farmed fruit; whole cluster pressed, settled and transferred to barrel and aged 11 months in 228L French barrels (25% new).
About 450 cases produced.
Aromas of green apples, hazelnut, oyster shell with a touch of caramel on a medium-plus body with a persistent and crisp finish.
DB0233-17
Eric Kent – Chardonnay Russian River "Luke's Grove"
Chardonnay from California, United States
DB5134-17
Chardonnay from California, United States
Notes from the Winery:
Lush, immediately approachable and undeniably delicious, Luke’s Grove is often our Chardonnay ambassador for EK newbies and long timers alike. While we continue to fine-tune it in the vineyards and the cellar, it remains a quintessential Russian River Valley illustration of...
DB5134-17
Domaine Eden – Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains
Chardonnay from California, United States
DB0453-17
Chardonnay from California, United States
All of the Chardonnay is grown at Mount Eden or at Domaine Eden. Prior to bottling, the winemaking team tastes through all of the Chardonnay barrels and selects for different personalities; the Domaine Eden Chardonnay is highlighted by forward fruit, earlier drinkability and obvious hedonism and is...
92VM 92WADB0453-17
Adele – Chardonnay Sonoma Coast
Chardonnay from California, United States
DB6072-18
Chardonnay from California, United States
Fermented two thirds in new and used French oak barrels, while the rest is fermented in stainless steel to maintain the bright freshness of the fruit. During its 8 month élèvage, the wine sees some bâtonnage, adding richness and texture. The result is a full-bodied but not overblown crowd-pleaser.
DB6072-18
Johnson Family – Chardonnay Sonoma County
Chardonnay from California, United States
DB5084-17
Chardonnay from California, United States
100% Chardonnay, 60% stainless steel fermented, 40% barrel fermented. Aged 8 months in neutral oak barrels.
Medium and lush, with ripe pear, citrus and melon flavors and a light toasty component. A touch of minerality comes through on the mid-palate and a refreshing, crisp acidity leads to a mouth...
DB5084-17
Pence Vineyards & Winery – Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills
Chardonnay from California, United States
DB6074-17
Chardonnay from California, United States
Fermented in barrel (30% new), full malo and aged 9-15 months in barrels.
OrganicDB6074-17
Jolie-Laide – Clairette Blanche Martian Ranch
Clairette from California, United States
DB4177-20
Clairette from California, United States
Another rare creature here in California raised in the Chamise Series (sandy loam) soils in the bucolic and biodynamic Martian Ranch in Los Alamos.
Typically grown in the South of France where it is often used as a blender in most Chateauneuf whites to bring acidity to the sometimes fatter...
OrganicDB4177-20
Taken From Granite – Claret "Elegance" Renaissance Vineyard
from California, United States
DB0287-99
from California, United States
A non-varietal wine, was meant to be the most elegant, aromatically complex, harmonious wine of the lineup; a blend of (mainly) Bordeaux varieties.
DB0287-99
White Rock Vineyards – Claret Estate Napa Valley
Red blend (mostly Cabernet) from California, United States
DB5173-17
Red blend (mostly Cabernet) from California, United States
83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc. 22 months in French oak.
Tasting notes: Densely concentrated and complex with rich fruit aromas and fine tannins. Moroccan spice and graphite balance red, black and brambly fruits, adding a depth and complexity to this lush,...
OrganicDB5173-17
Clos Saron – Clone of Pinot Noir "Home Vineyard"
Pinot Noir from California, United States
DB0290-16
Pinot Noir from California, United States
From Gideon and Saron's two and a half-acre vineyard, planted on a gentle, well-drained, north-east facing slope at 1500-1600 feet altitude in yellowish clay-loam topsoil on fractured granite and volcanic ash subsoil, sprinkled with fragments of granitic rocks and quartz. 100% whole cluster, aged...
DB0290-16
Monte Rio Cellars – Dry White Zinfandel Lodi
Zinfandel from California, United States
DB9223-19
Zinfandel from California, United States
Grapes are grown in Lodi, at Shergrill vineyard. 100% Zinfandel on 6-10 year old vines. Fruit was harvested by hand and went directly to press. After, wine was fermented in concrete tanks/eggs and then placed in old wood barrels. Bottled after six months.
Farming: Organic
ABV: 12.5% Production: 400...
OrganicDB9223-19