Pernand-Vergelesses isn't as widely known an appellation, but deserves to be based on how good these wines are. The vineyard 'Sous Fretille' is a stone's throw from some of the most sought after vineyards in all of France, the Corton-Charlemegne, and this wine is an absolute firecracker. This 2018 shows poise and verve with a remarkable and complex array of character and acidity to balance. A true diamond in the rough that deserves a place in your collection. 

The historic Napanook Vineyard, a 124-acre site west of Yountville, was planted in 1838. This vineyard was the source of fruit for some of the finest Napa Valley wines. Estate-bottled in the spirit of the Bordeaux châteaux, Dominus Estate is dry-farmed to allow natural stress and good concentration of fruit. Grape clusters are crop-thinned to allow sun and air to pass in between, helping to achieve full maturation and soften the tannins. Only 20% to 40% new French oak barrels are used in order to limit the extraction of oak notes. To express the unique terroir, the classic Bordeaux grape varietals of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot are planted with different root stocks best suited for the varying soil composition of gravel, heavy clay and loam.

The Insignia has an incredibly inky hue with layers of perfumed plum, dark berries, bergamot, mocha and graphite aromas followed by hints of spice box. The texture on the palate is ultra-concentrated and silky with blackberry flavors and a touch of black pepper, cocoa and curry spices leading to the lush, lingering and focused finish.

An intense mix of fresh boysenberry, black cherry and plum jump from the glass with cocoa powder, allspice and nutmeg. Its earthy elements of our rocky northern California hillsides include Bay Laurel, sage, cedar, dry red earth which speak to its origins. Supple and balanced tannins of this rich wine lead to a long savory finish with hints of graphite and star anise. It is approachable now and built to cellar.

The nose is instantly alluring, tempting you in with rich, brooding aromas of wild berry, loamy forest floor, and violets, with a bright pop of candied raspberry underneath. We love wines that lead this way, urging you to dive in for the first sip. Waves of blueberry compote, creme de cassis, and baking spices fill your mouth, riding on broad, firm and smooth tannins. The finish is juicy and creamy, lingering its wild black raspberry pie notes to a contented end. Naturally, any of Mark's ranch's animal offerings would be a great match, but we're especially partial to braised rabbit in a mushroom sauce and herb grilled quail.

Bright cherry red with ruby highlights. Numanthia 2015 is a fresh, yet expressive wine. It first reveals a fruity nose with cranberries, blackcurrant and violet notes, then hints of cinnamon, cloves and black pepper followed by delicate and balsamic aromas with mint, eucalyptus and sandalwood. Firm on the palate with a harmonious, wide and balanced evolution. The wine's freshness offers length and vivacity, while it coats the palate with supple tannins. It first develops ripe red fruit, cocoa, cinnamon, mineral and spicy notes such as graphite, nutmeg or cloves, giving complexity and elegance. This finish is gentle and long, with minty, minerals and red berry notes.

Black currant, Morello cherry and just-ripe black mission fig dance with the aromas of sage, candied violets, star anise and black truffle. The palate is dense and compact with incredible structure. Layers of complex black and red fruit fill the mouth, while sandalwood, bay, graphite and forest aromatics linger with the velvety tannins on the long and dynamic finish. This is a showstopper! 70% Napa, 30% Sonoma

This alluring white flirts with both elegance and richness, delivering blanched almond and tarragon notes that frame the core of cooked quince, ginger powder and persimmon flavors. The distinctive texture is silky, with a nice crunch, combining a caressing mouthfeel with a zesty quality, while the mineral component emerges on the long, spice-infused finish. The tension is still there, so give this a few years to unravel.

There's a slight spritz to this at first, which blows off to reveal a relatively big version, superexpressive and balanced, showing exotic notes of shaved ginger and coriander, followed by a mix of candied pear, baked apple and dough flavors. This reaches a peak toward the end, when the acidity pierces through, bringing back the energy, while sea salt accents marks the finish

• • Alcohol: 13%
  • Optimum Drinking: 7+ years, with gradual development over the years. Younger wines should be poured into a carafe one hour before serving.

• Tasting Notes

  • Les Vérillats has a deep red color with an intense nose of black fruit, unusual for the appellation. The mouth is full and supple, with a delicious smoothness balanced by the freshness of the fruit and spices.

"Fresh floral, citrus and white peach aromas on the nose open into a silken palate offering intense bright stone fruit, pear, and savory minerality. Exceptional freshness is balanced by a rich mouthfeel and profound, mineral depth. With beauty, class and focus in one golden package, this wine has excellent aging potential, and I look forward to drinking it for many years to come."

Brunello CastelGiocondo 2015 first appeals to the eye with its bright, rich ruby-red hue. On the nose, fruity notes dominate, ranging from raspberry to blackcurrant, with vague hints of blueberry. Elegant floral notes emerge, offering striking and surprising scents of violet. Spicy tertiary notes are then released, due to the lengthy ageing process.

Cinnamon, pepper and leather combine in an experience of extreme elegance, finishing on a balsamic note. The wine envelops the mouth completely and impresses with its balance, its dense tannic texture and its minerality, as well as its long, persistent finish.

Aromas of ripe dark-skinned berry, violet, underbrush and warm spice emerge in the glass, along with a whiff of camphor. Full bodied and enveloping, the structured palate delivers raspberry jam, dried black cherry, licorice and tobacco alongside firm fine-grained tannins. It closes on an espresso note.

Cedar, dried flowers, cherries and spices on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied with very polished, refined tannins and excellent length. This has gorgeous structure. Needs two or three years to soften. Excellent potential.

Casa Dragones Barrel Blend, 100% Blue Agave Añejo sipping tequila, achieves its distinctive character from being matured in two different wood barrels, new French Oak and new American Oak, each selected for their individual flavor and characteristics. At the end of the aging process, both barrel styles are blended together to create a uniquely smooth, agave-forward taste profile.

Dubbed the “Tastemaker’s Top Tequila” by Forbes Magazine, Casa Dragones Joven is a small batch, master blend of 100% Blue Agave silver and extra aged tequila, rested in new American oak barrels for five years, for a complex, smooth taste that is perfect for sipping and pairing with food.

Overture is the second wine of Opus One. Aged in French oak, Overture is comprised of the five classic Bordeaux varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Full bodied but approachable in its youth, Overture shows generous dark fruit aromas and flavors with a soft, supple mid-palate. As with its more famous sibling, Overture will develop beautifully over time.

A bright pink color with light copper hues. A gentle and persistent string of very delicate bubbles forms, exploding on the surface. The nose is frank, fine and pure. It begins first with the aromas of fresh red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, cherry) combined with citrus fruit fragrances (grapefruit) that match perfectly with the lightly spiced notes of cinnamon and vanilla revealed once allowed to breathe. Finally, dried fruit and brioche notes delicately add to the richness and complexity of its aromas. The clear, taut attack moves into a more full-bodied, structured and energetic palate. A perfect reflection of the nose, its minerality reveals generous red fruit aromas from the Pinot Noir (Morello cherry) combined with notes of slightly candied citrus fruit from the Chardonnay. Hints of sweet pastries point to the wine's long and slow maturation on less. Lastly, marrying with the juicy freshness of the fruit, the power of the tannins is perfectly balanced, leading to a delicate and silky finish of surprising length.

Exhibits a dusty cedar and dried herb frame, with firm, gripping tannins and a core of dark berry, spicy oak, black licorice and intriguing floral notes. Drink now through 2028. 958 cases made

Ready to discover what a 20-year collaboration between two hemispheres can produce? This powerful blend is ready to challenge your preconceptions with 87% California Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% pure Australian Shiraz. Intensity and complexity abound in a wine that unfolds slowly to reveal fruit, spice, graphite and a growing whisper of sweetness that’s determined to seduce your palate and steal your wallet. Who could blame you for getting carried away with this succulent minx?

South meets North, hemispherically speaking, in this tour of terroir from Penfolds’ first California vineyard. This fine and polished red blooms with cherry, berry, chocolate and cedar before settling into complex notes of spice, tea and meat. It’s an intriguing mix of California terroir and Australian style, beautifully balanced, that will leave you licking your lips for more. Fortunately, at this price, you can pick up a few bottles to enjoy over the next decade.

The natural match for Penfolds Bin 407, this wine marries Australian style to Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon to create a more perfect union all wrapped up in silk sheets. Clove, sage and turmeric fall into coffee ground and jasmine tea on an addictively complex nose. The medium-bodied palate follows through with blackcurrant and sweet licorice. So beautiful already but if you can stand to put it away for a few years, you’ll find paradise in a bottle waiting for you.

For more than a decade Schrader Cellars has produced benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon from the most prestigious vineyards in the Napa Valley. With winemaker Thomas Brown, Schrader has created wines known for their vibrant flavor and opulent richness, which they identify as ‘American Classic’.

Extremely rich, dense, and focused, the Schrader RBS is a stunner and puts on a display of the beautiful fruit that clone 337 has to offer. Flavors of raspberry and blueberry dance upon the palate finishing with subtle oak spice and a touch of sweet licorice that merge seamlessly.

This wine is deep purple with a bright fuscia rim. The nose is expressive, with aromas of red cherry and sage with a hint of violet, spice and toast. The wine is full-bodied, packed with flavors of raspberry and black cherry, along with notes of violet and toast from the oak. Supple tannins carry through to a fine and smooth finish.

This is the special occasion wine. If you could bottle Valentine’s day, this is what it would taste like. Salome even sounds romantic if you say it nice and slow. Salome.

Salome is our flagship wine, and it acts like one. An exotic full-bodied and complex bio-dynamic wine, Salome is made from tenderly hand-cultivated Saperavi grapes and features a long, lingering finish. Salome shares similar traits found in sophisticated California reds but, with its own unique characteristics, it marries western winemaking with Georgian earth and grapes.

Pure, with extremely low sulfites, Salome with its dark pomegranate color is fermented in oak casks and aged in French oak barrels. Rich and opulent on the palate, and framed by a solid tannic structure with soft, curvy oak tones, Salome features hints of tobacco leaf and dark fruits.  An everlasting romance in a glass.

Thanks to a unique combination of natural alchemy and centuries old craftsmanship, The Balvenie is unique among single malts. We still grow our own barley and keep faith with a traditional malting floor, the last of its kind in the Scottish Highlands. Our resident coppersmith maintains the stills and our team of coopers ensure each barrel is in perfect condition. And of course, our Malt Master presides over the all-important maturation process.