Rising Stars

A perennial All-Star in our catalog, this St. Helena estate’s profits go entirely to the world’s largest cardiovascular research fund. Red wine, heart health… you’ve heard the story before. With a nod to what is considered to be ideal blood pressure (120/80), their 2010 brings pure and focused flavors of black cherries, raspberries...

Hold on to something steady when you pull the cork on this little vixen. She means business. A blend of equal parts Cabernet, Syrah and Zinfandel, this is right in the wheelhouse of fans of wines like “The Prisoner” and other such exercises in hedonism. Sweet, supple layers of black fruits...

We finally talked the folks at Nickel & Nickel into coming loose with some of their sister property’s Pinot Noir, and you’ll be very pleased with our persistence. Packed through with sultry layers of raspberries, plum and Asian spices, the...

If hindsight is 20/20, then what's foresight worth? Napa Cab isn't getting any cheaper, yet these guys somehow managed to deliver the goods for a pittance....

This was a runaway success in our "Club Pinot," one of the most re-ordered club wines of the year. The people have spoken! Packed with the plump fruit...

Perhaps you Pinotphiles have heard of the Rochioli name? It’s good to have friends. For this stunning ’09, Gary has crafted an absolute fruit basket...

Alpha Omega’s “II,” originally created solely for their tasting room, has found its way to the market in minute quantities. A lively counterpoint to their massive flagship bottling (at a fraction of the price), “II” serves up banana, lemon-lime...

This is probably the best version yet for a wine that's developed quite the following among our clientele. A core of dark berries sees caramel, cinnamon and plum notes adding plenty of complexity and concentration.

We rarely encounter cooler-climate Syrah that has this much opulent fruit and sheer decadence, but we'll be damned if they didn't shorten up the hemline in 2010....

One of the best-kept secrets of Jonata (Screaming Eagle’s cousin winery) is that they know how to use “elegant leftovers” better than most. Blending some estate fruit with select lots from friends and neighbors, The Paring over-delivers in a big way. Dark berry and plum flavors...

A debut release from their newestproperty, the Dairyman is going to raise some eyebrows...

Dark berry and raspberry torte flavors are elevated by subtle underpinnings of white smoke, truffles and ginger. Notable for its complexity and seductive texture, this is one serious bottle of Pinot Noir.

The oldest vines on Spring Mountain deliver not only concentrated fruit, but the sort of muscular tannins normally found in mountain Cabernet. Hard red candy gets a firm embrace by black fruit, anise and dried herb flavors on the finish....

From the team responsible for Axios Cabernet, Worthy represents incredible pedigree and value for a “second label.” While its big brother’s massive fruit tannins will claw your face off in its youth, Sophia’s is a far more approachable style. Supple notes of red fruits...

Are you paying attention? Every catalog we have a wine that comes out of nowhere, grabs us by the collar and shakes like hell. Bingo! The nose itself sealed the deal before the first sip, and then we tasted it....

The bird dog is telling you which way to go here… wow, this is tasty juice! Deep and extracted, this release combines elements of plums, black fruits, black olives and sweet spice into a shotgun blast of flavor across the palate. Very impressive.

One taste of this stuff and you know these guys know what they are doing! Tropical fruit and lemon lime notes mingle with a freshness that could put Will Smith out of business!

If you don't know about Failla, you better ask somebody! This smooth and silky starlet packs a powerful punch, but also shows the nuances of great California Pinot....

Cult, culty cult! This insider juice is always in short supply, but throw in a tiny crop and '11, and it just got even harder to find....

The King of beers had his day, now the King of Zins is reigning supreme over the court of butt-kickin' BBQ. Juicy boysenberry pie, ripe cherry...