Taste all five for just $40!
2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Oak Knoll $32
This family owned vineyard on Big Ranch Road provided a cooler alternative to Rutherford in the 3rd year of our last drought. Intentionally crisp and refreshing, this wine is whole cluster pressed, tank fermented, then aged five months in neutral oak and stainless steel cooperage. Brilliant with sweet white corn soup or poached halibut! (150 cases produced)
2021 Chardonnay, Los Carneros $45
The Sangiacomo family’s Southern Sonoma vineyard, planted to the coveted “Hyde Clone“, is blended with Robert Young selection from Catarina Ranch, and the workhorse Clone 4 from their El Novillero vineyard. Barrel fermented and aged in 30% new oak, with just half of the lot completing malolactic. (520 cases produced)
2022 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast $50
The coveted Roberts Road vineyard’s unique clonal diversity combined with foggy summer days yields a wine of pale garnet, but don’t be deceived by its color. Our interpretation leans on wild raspberry and pomegranate flavors, accented by an earthy salinity and a finish of graham cracker crust. (160 cases produced)
2019 Estate Cabernet Franc $85
Aromas of black current and Bing cherry, accompanied by Rutherford’s textbook cocoa powder. Spice and mineral nuances that distinguish Cabernet Franc from the other Bordeaux varieties lend complexity, such as sage, cinnamon and pencil shavings. Its mouthfeel is full and structured, securing a long life for this wine. (210 cases produced)
2019 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon $85
88% Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with 4% each Petit Verdot & Malbec, and 2% each Merlot & Cab Franc. Replanted entirely to Clone 7 in 1991 and 1997, our “Old” and “Young” blocks boast ripe boysenberry and black plum compote as time progresses in the glass. Cocoa nib and anise seed mingle with the fruit and lend it complexity. (306 cases produced)
**92 pts: James Suckling, December 2020**