Opus One knapa Valley 2003* $240

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1 Opus One knapa Valley 2003* $240 The harvest of 2003 began on September 17th and concluded on November 2nd, the day before the start of heavy autumn rains. A moderately deep garnet, the 2003 Opus One offers aromas of blackberry, plum, hazelnut, graphite, olive oil, cocoa and dried cherries. The wine presents a soft, rich entry; nuances of dark chocolate, black licorice and herbs linger on the finish. s 91% Cabernet Sauvignon 3% Cabernet Franc 3% Petit Verdot 2% Merlot 1% Malbec Skin Contact 32 Days 17 Months in New French Oak *very limited availability

2 Opus One knapa Valley 2011 $240 Fresh aromas of bright red fruits, bay leaf and cassis give way to subtler notes of black tea and white pepper. Round tannins and creamy texture envelop the familiar flavors of fresh cherry and dark chocolate. This polished and age-worthy wine simultaneously offers a satiny finish and a slight grip of tannin at the close. s 71% Cabernet Sauvignon 11% Merlot 9% Petit Verdot 8% Cabernet Franc 1% Malbec Skin Contact 17 Days 18 Months in New French Oak

3 Sea Smoke "Southing" ksanta Rita Hills 2012 $150 Sea Smoke is one of the most recognizable brands in California, and as such, is only available by allocation. This means Vin de Syrah only receives 6 bottles each year. The grapes come exclusively from the Sea Smoke Estate Vineyard and musts are cold soaked in open-top fermenters for one to four days before being inoculated with cultured yeasts. This 2012 Southing exhibits bright fruits, sassafras, fresh iris and damp earth. The fine tannins and minerality are enhanced by the estate vineyard's characteristic cool climate acidity. 100% Pinot Noir 16 Months in French Oak 55% New Barrels

4 Domaine Robert Chevillon 1er Cru Nuits-Saint-Georges "Les Chaignots" kcôte de Nuits, France 2008 $120 This wine received its name "Les Chaignots" from the interpretation and evolution of the old French word "Chasne". Loosely translated into modern French, "Les Chaignots" means "the place where oaks grow". From Nuits-Saint-Georges on the piedmont slopes of Burgundy, these pinot noir grapes are grown in limestone with ribbons of marl keeping water well drained. The location and composition of the soil give "Les Chaignots" a pure color with soft red fruits like cherry and cranberry. Floral scents of lilac and lily add to the soft nose while the palate enjoys a musky venison, balsamic and liquorice finish. 100% Pinot Noir 20 months in French Oak 30% New Barrels

5 Banfi "Poggio Alle Mura" Brunello di Montalcino DOCG kmontalcino, Italy 2004*; 2005 $160 This vineyard's position on the sloping hills of the historic Poggio Alle Mura Castle estate provides it with consistency of climate and sun position to produce consistently exceptional brunello. The soil in this region is rocky and packed with sediments originating from the Pliocene age to provide exceptional drainage and interesting plant characteristics. With impressive consistency between vintages, the "Poggio Alle Mura" is exceptionally structured and has a deep garnet color. It is complex with both spicy and sweet notes of vanilla, pipe tobacco and coffee on the nose. The aggressive structure is also rich and soft with lingering palate experiences. 100% Sangiovese, from a combination of estate selected clones 90% aged for 24 months in French Oak and 10% in Slavonian Oak (aged an additional 12 months in bottle) *very limited availability

6 Bodegas y Viñedos Alion kribera del Duero, Spain 2009 $150 From the owners of the wildly successful Vega Sicilia, comes a modern, almost Bordeaux-style tempranillo. 100% of this wine is made from the tempranillo grape from the same area and same vineyard as the Vega Sicilia, imparting the same concentration of flavor to the Bodegas y Viñedos Alion Tempranillo. This wine has notes of fresh strawberry and raspberry followed by a refreshing minerality and spice. 100% Tempranillo 14 months in French Oak

7 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape, krhone Valley, France 2011 $150 This wine is famously known for its elegance, balance and aging potential. Beaucastel has an exceptional terroir at the northern limit of the appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, exposed to the mistral wind. All thirteen varieties of the appellation have been grown organically since the sixties. Nearly black in color, the nose is very delicate and powerful at the same time, red fruit, black currants, blackberries, spices, thyme and lavender. The bouquet is very elegant, rich and round. Figs, cherries, black currants and stewed fruit, all with great acidity. The tannins are present but very delicate. A blend of over 10 varietals approved for the appellation 12 months in French oak

8 Antinori Tignanello ktoscana IGT, 2011 $180 The 2011 Tignanello is an intense ruby red in color with purple highlights. The wine is ripe on the nose with notes of dark fruit and with much underlying freshness on the aromatic finish; plum fruit dominates the aromatic gamut along with cherries, and the aromas evolve with vigor and balance towards sensations of mint and liquorice. On the palate, though still young, the wine is ready and inviting, rich and harmonious; excellent balance of the flavors thanks to the tonic acidity, solidity, and the suppleness of the tannins. The finish and aftertaste are rich and savory and are characterized by a sweet persistence and length. 80% Sangiovese 5% Cabernet Franc 15% Cabernet Sauvignon months in both French and Hungarian oak

9 August Kesseler Riesling Spätlese krheingau, Germany 2011 $90 This Riesling comes from the Rüdesheimer Berg (Hugh Johnson calls this hill "Germany s most magnificent vineyard") and from the Lorcher Berg. Here the Riesling finds optimal ripening conditions. The mild climate and a long vegetation period make the fruit ripen perfectly. The soils are porous and force the grapevine to root deeply. This bears two precious advantages: firstly, during dry years our grapevines can still reach necessary groundwater, and secondly wet years can t harm the vines. Being steep like nowhere else, and warmer in summer, the sites bear enormous potential to produce first-class wines. After being gently pressed, the Riesling is fermented and vinified in temperature controlled stainless steel vessels of various sizes. During this process it is most important to preserve the terroir until bottling or assemblage, by strictly keeping the different lots separate. Crystal-clear, bright with typical Riesling flavors, combined with hints of quince and slate. Very intense, racy, juicy, and dense. Still young but lively, very well balanced with a nice aftertaste and very easy and delightful to drink. 100% Riesling Residual Sugar 8.8 g/l

10 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon knapa Valley 2011 $140 A rich, dense ruby color, hints at the dark fruit nose of blackberry and currant that carries through to the palate, interwoven with complex aromas of black licorice, anise and crème de cassis. On the palate, the wine opens up to reveal an earthiness, with brown spice, cigar box and ripe dark fruits that linger throughout the extracted and long finish. The texture is opulent and rich, yet has a velvety quality with supple density. Rich, fine grained tannins are balanced with ripe fruit, acidity and oak. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Avg 18 months in predominantly new French oak

11 Pillow Rd. Vineyard Chardonnay krussian River Valley 2012 $100 The 2012 Pillow Road Chardonnay was harvested during the night to preserve the fresh fruit characters. The grapes are hand sorted and gently whole cluster pressed to preserve the delicate aromas. The juice is cold settled for 24 hours in tank then transferred to 50% new artisan French Burgundy barrels to undergo a natural fermentation. The wine is aged sur-lies for 12 months and batônnage (stirred) routinely to enhance a rich and complex palate. This wine features a mélange of aromas of Meyer lemon, citrus blossom and dried apricot with hints of hazelnut and vanilla. The wines aroma carries through to a long, flavorful palate supported by juicy texture and refreshing acidity. Due to its very limited production there are very few bottles available this year. 100% Chardonnay 12 months in French oak; 50% new

12 Simonnet-Febvre "Les Clos" kchablis, France 2007 $100 Grown in kimmeridgian, clay and limestone soils, this chardonnay is the perfect example of the world's top Chablis. It was aged on fine lees for no less than 15 months before being aged in bottle. Look for notes of pear and green orchard fruit with stony minerality. Fruit on the palate will be full and fresh but not heavy, with citrus that blends perfectly smoothly into warm butter and caramel. Note the flavors imparted to this chardonnay from the perfect limestone soil. 100% Chardonnay 15 months in French oak

13 Chateau Lafleur-Petrus kpomerol, Bordeaux 2009 $750 The Chateau Lafleur-Petrus is a Bordeaux wine from the appellation Pomerol. The Chateau Lafleur winery is located on the Right Bank of the Bordeaux wine region, in the commune of Gironde and as all wines in this appellation, this Pomerol wine is unclassified and its estate is estimated among the great growths of the Right Bank region La Fleur Petrus pops from the glass with aromas of black and red berries, licorice, spice, mocha, and chocolate. Full bodied, rich, and silky with velvety tannins, this sensuous wine has a long finish filled with layers of blackberry, dark cherry, and spice flavors. 80% Merlot 20% Cabernet Franc 18 months in up to 50% new French oak

14 Justin Isosceles kpaso Robles 2011 $150 One of the most well known wines from Southern California, the Isosceles is bright with a dark ruby and purple core. This wine is aromatic with ripe black cherry, cassis and a touch of red berry. Look for notes of toasted vanilla, cinnamon spice, and a unique, but subtle, smoky cocoa. 81% Cabernet Sauvignon 12% Merlot 7% Cabernet Franc 21 months in new French oak

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