Fresh and dried fruit aromas interplay beautifully in this wine: look for notes of crushed black cherries, candied cranberry, leather, and cocoa in this delightful reserve wine, one that should come with its own knife and fork. Caymus fans, meet your new favorite Pinot Noir!

Stashed in brandy barrels for 75 days, Cooper and Thief Brandy Barrel-Aged Pinot Noir Red Wine forges a new wine direction. This dry red wine opens with an aromatic bouquet of bright, red fruit perfectly blended with spice from the brandy barrel. Refined yet rebellious, the bold flavor profile of this dark red wine sets it apart. This California pinot noir bestows caramel and allspice notes with depth and lushness of flavor. Perfectly ripe Rainier cherries and spice melange dance across the tongue, leading to a warm, oaky finish. To craft this savory wine, specially selected lots of pinot noir, sourced from premium grapes grown throughout California's esteemed vineyards, undergo oak aging in used brandy casks. Complex, smooth, and well-rounded, this bold California wine is ideal for serving with steak and poultry, featuring at a wine and cheese party, or enjoying as a nightcap. To release the full flavor of this fine wine, chill it for 20 minutes prior to serving. Please enjoy our wines responsibly. © 2022 Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters, Acampo, CA

"The NV Grand Cuvée opens with a beautiful, very clear and delicate bouquet that displays very fine toast, nougat, hazelnut, ripe and dried fruit (raisins), floral and concentrated (and refreshing) citrus fruit aromas. On the palate, this is a generously rich, mature yet fresh, highly finessed and elegant prestige cuvée with a long, complex, tensioned and beautifully mineral finish with tangy citrus flavors." Apr 2018

Red Rock is exactly what it seems, filled with tiny red rocks and oxidized iron content. This north-facing vineyard is steeply terraced and receives less direct sunlight as a result. “The fruit comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant notes of cassis, plum preserves, cedar chest, and pencil lead, plus wafts of black truffles, damp soil, and unsmoked cigars… packed with loads of subtle savory layers and textured by approachable, plush tannin's, finishing on a lingering fragrant earth note.

The Dreaming Tree Crush Red Wine is a complex, tasty red wine blend with lots of fruit flavor. Hand-selected merlot, petite sirah, zinfandel, tannat and other grape varietals are aged for 17 months in oak barrels, producing flavors and aromas of raspberry jam, red and dark fruit, with hints of mocha and vanilla. With a soft finish that lingers on the palate, this full-bodied California wine pairs well with Vietnamese-style pulled pork sandwiches, barbecue ribs and poblano peppers, making it the perfect choice to share with your favorite people at the dinner table or on the patio. To ensure its taste and quality, store this delicious red wine at room temperature, and chill at around 60 degrees before serving. The Dreaming Tree, a collaboration between musician Dave Matthews and winemaker Sean McKenzie, captures the spirit of California's wine country.

Bright ruby. Intensely perfumed red berry and floral scents show very good purity, a hint of cracked pepper and sneaky spiciness. Silky and open-knit, offering intense raspberry and rose pastille flavors that put on weight with air. Clean, bright and nervy on the persistent finish, with the red fruit and floral notes echoing. Very suave for the money and approachable now

This lush and layered Pinot Noir is overflowing with intense aromas of black cherry, vanilla and toasty oak. Smooth with supple tannins, robust flavors of fresh raspberry jam and strawberry are complemented by silky underpinnings of rich mocha and caramel. Jammy and voluminous, rich juicy ripe fruit lingers on through the finish.

The 2017 Rubicon is expansive, with intriguing depth. The wine has exciting complexity below the surface, which enhances its expressiveness. There is a defined aromatic core of ripe red and black fruits, especially raspberry, black cherry, and cassis. It is seamless on the palate, with finely-polished tannins. The lingering finish is refreshing, with notes of crème de cassis and cocoa powder. Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc

The Opus One offers a harmonious aromatic balance of rich dark fruit, stems of roses, and earthy forest floor. The juicy entry offers a round, silky mouthfeel with just enough acidity to complement the satin texture. This seductive wine shows flavors of black cassis, black cherry and a hint of cocoa powder. The fine-grained, plush tannins evolve into a long, supple finish. A supremely age-worthy wine, it will delight now and for many years to come.

Marissa, co-owner of Anchor & Hope, grew up training fiery young horses and devoted herself completely to her passion. On the other side of the country, Scot Bilbro was taming wild Grenache vines on his father’s heritage vineyards in Sonoma and Mendocino. The varietal is temperamental and unpredictable, even in the warm California sun. This Grenache is loud and bursting with flavors of cherries and wild berries with earthy, smokey and herbal notes. Pair with duck confit or hearty braised veg and some shoestring fries.

This wine is part of the Anchor & Hope art series. The label is a painting by Massachusetts artist Kristin Stashenko, co-owner Marissa’s mom. For more information, please visit KristinStashenko.com.

Vintage |  2017

Vineyard | Old Vines

Appellation | Mendocino County

Winemaking | Native fermentation, whole cluster, 60% stainless, 40% neutral oak, no fining agents, low sulfites

Alcohol by Volume | 13%

Flavor Profile | Cherries, Wild berries, Earth

Taste Profile | Dry, Medium-Full Body, Medium Tannin

Available Formats | 750mL bottle

This wine is fresh and soft with bright apple, sweet citrus and subtle spice and oak.

J. Lohr Pure Paso Proprietary Red Wine is a milestone wine for J. Lohr that harnesses our history with Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah from the region. Classic Cabernet Sauvignon with its savory notes are wrapped in the dark fruit character of Petite Sirah. Pairs well with tomato rice dishes like paella or creamy risotto. Exquisite with prime rib or a dense monkfish.

A bright, energetic wine, this Sauvignon Blanc is citrus-driven and fresh, with tropical and stone fruit notes. Opens with a fragrant nose of sweet orange blossom and lemon curd, framed by a fruit-forward palate of nectarine and tropical undertones.

Fresh acidity and a pleasing mouthfeel.

At first a bit reticent and brooding, with a swirl and a breath of air the 2017 Staglin Cabernet awakens into an energetic cascade of red and black fruit deepened by dollops of earth, resinous woods and pinched herbs. An opening blast of tar inflected boysenberry and black cherry glides into a granular midpalate of star anise infused cassis and molasses-drizzled warm figs complexed with notes of camphor, seasoned alder and hint of hyssop that is surprisingly approachable, finely-grained and imminently enjoyable now.

Blend: 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot

The autumnal 2019 Staglin Chardonnay displays a layered subtlety centered around a baking spice infused core of Braeburn apple and Bosc pear poached in a slightly savory brine that lends to a saline and mineral inflected mid-palate enlivened by composed acidity and beguiling hints of cardamom and turmeric root. A bit reticent and shy at first, this wine really opens and fully blossoms with some time and big swirls in the glass to become livelier and more lifted, invitingly dancing on the palate and through the long and balanced finish.

The Pact is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the highest-elevation blocks of their

Coombsville vineyard, and harvest lots are treated as separate, small-batch parcels in the cellar. The 2018 opens with fresh aromas of black cherries, black currants and blue fruits with graphite, tobacco, star anise and cocoa powder notes rounding out the finish. The Pact is defined by minerality and purity, and its fine-grained tannins and natural acidity ensures that it will last for decades.

J. Lohr Estates Falcon’s Perch showcases the best of cool climate Monterey County Pinot Noir. Wild strawberry and sage on the nose are followed by bright rhubarb, camphor and dried cherry on the finish. A pinch of red pepper really sets off this Pinot Noir. Delicious when paired with Spanish chorizo or paella. Also matches quite well with mushroom dishes or Pacific salmon

Malbec (69%), Cabernet Sauvignon (31%).
Lively ruby red with sharp highlights. 
The nose is elegant and discrete, revealing captivating aromas of liquorice, menthol and camphor that play along with the primary notes of wild fruits and blueberries. These aromas leave space for an intense tertiary bouquet of anise, leather, clove and balsamic.
The mouth is sharp, fresh and subtle. It exhibits the precise balance and finesse of the year. Roundness comes from our octogenarian Malbec vines and structure from the Cabernet Sauvignon.

Harvey and Harriet is the Bordeaux blend created by Eric Jensen of Booker Vineyard, in an attempt to make a wine that his parents would love and could afford. It is a wine that’s made by hard work, the best vineyard sites, the best barrels, the best team and of course no additives or concentrates. A world class wine for everyone who appreciates high quality without the high price tag.

 

At first blush, an exuberant bouquet of candied blueberries, blackberries, jasmine, and orange blossoms jumps out of the glass and demands full attention. Underneath the fruits and flowers lie warm scents of brioche, cocoa and baking spices. The taster is then rewarded with intense cherry, mixed berry and pluot followed by caramel and espresso. The overall sensation is sublime bliss on the palate as the elegant finish slowly fades away.

Tasted out of bottle, the 2014 Fracture is another incredible wine that flirts with perfection. Its saturated ruby color is followed by an awesome bouquet of creme de cassis, graphite, spring flowers, licorice and hints of minerality. A big, full-bodied, concentrated effort, it has building tannin, no hard edges, thrilling depth and a finish that keeps you coming back to the glass. And despite the overall richness level, it stays light, graceful and lively on the palate. Give bottles 2-3 years and enjoy through 2026.

Complex aromas of black cherry, ripe plum and mocha intertwine with subtle notes of violet and mint. This medium-bodied wine is bursting with flavors of plums, red currant and figs upfront, leading to juicy red fruit on the midpalate. The soft mid palate finishes with fine, plush tannins highlighted by a bright acidity.

Brooding, vibrant black with bright purple hues. Absolute purity, black fruit aromas complemented by notes of fragrant spice. Seamless, rich and full-bodied with black plum flavors intermingling with dried spice and finely balanced supple tannin. Impressive yet restrained.

The name Anaperenna has been inspired by Anna Perenna, the Roman goddess of the New Year. Anna Perenna symbolises the year's cycle and her name translates as "enduring year". Romans honoured Anna Perenna with a festival in March (the first month in the Roman calendar). On March 15th, which was the first full moon of the year, they would ask Anna Perenna to grant them longevity, praying that Anna would grant them a healthy year for each glass of wine they drank on that day. The symbol on the label is the Egyptian Ankh (pronounced: onk). Historically the ankh symbolised sunrise, regeneration, regrowth and renewal.

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 Blenders Select. This decadent whiskey liqueur is the first in the world to utilize Single Pot Still Irish whiskey style in it's blend. Incredibly velvety mouthfeel, with heaps of creamy milk chocolate, toffee, and a hint of coffee followed by a delicious, warmth and pot still spice brought by the Irish Whiskey. Truly the best tasting Irish cream in the world!

Fruit forward wine with intense Blackberry aromatics, and a refined oak profile. Full bodied wine with soft approachable tannins. Lingering berry fruit flavors round out the finish with good weight.

• • 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."