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2011 Arkenstone Coliseum Block CS
(not eligible for discounts)
$350.00
VINEYARDS MAKE GREATNESS
A vintage that showcased your talent as a winemaker, if you didn't take the easy way out that is! The Hossfeld Coliseum Block is one of the most unique sites in Napa Valley, couple the unique site with the talent of Arkenstone's winemaking philosophy and you have this magical 2011.
A few superstar Wine Lab Panelists agreed, one of the top 3 wines from the challenging vintage!
( V Wine Cellar Exclusive )
~ The Wine Lab
2011 ARKENSTONE
HOSSFELD COLISEUM BLOCK
Hossfeld's Coliseum Block always delivers layers and levels of dynamic wine intensity. Full-bodied with lots of minerality and floral notes intermixed with blackberry and cassis fruit, this is very impressive.
The classic nuances of cassis, blueberry, white flowers, and earth are ever-present.
2018 Fairest Creature Perihelios
(not eligible for discounts)
$1,000.00
MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WALL, WHO'S THE FAIREST CREATURE OF THEM ALL?
In this case, all 4 wines in this ensemble are amazingly beautiful. The only brand that has assembled 4 of the top winemakers under one brand, these wines are fuel for finding enlightenment.
Years ago I began to hear rumors of a wine super project, from chatting with the man behind this vision, to finally hosting a superstar pop-up here in-store has been interesting. Our hedonistic wine-craving clients from across the globe have been feasting on the luxurious expressions that have been so meticulously crafted by contemporary wine legends.
This one here has been created by the 100 Point King!
~ The 100 Point Wine Lab
Music To Vibe With: Wu-Tang Clan ~ Triumph
100 Points Jeb Dunnuck
2018 FAIREST CREATURE
PERIHELIOS
One of two perfect wines in the lineup of 2018s, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Perihelios comes from Thomas Rivers Brown and is another seamless, elegant, yet powerful wine that’s just a joy to taste. Cassis, blackberries, tobacco, graphite, licorice, and a kiss of iron define this incredible beauty, and it's full-bodied, with a multi-dimensional, layered mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, and an incredible finish. Coming mostly from the Upper Range Vineyard and brought up in new barrels, it has ample up-front appeal given its balance, purity, and texture, yet there's no shortage of tannins, and it's going to evolve gracefully for 20-25 years or more.
2018 Fairest Creature Set Of 6 Bottles
(not eligible for discounts)
$6,000.00
Here is the cool thing, when we tasted these wines, I was able to identify which wine was crafted by each of the three winemakers.
The luxury of having them all at the same time in different points in evolution was EPIC! They where all considered favorites for different reasons in time!
It's What You've Come To Expect From These Wine Wizards!
Carlos Falla, V Wine Cellar Wine Lab
These wines are sold in the set above or individually, e-mail or call us at 707 531-7053 for your desired bottle. A little work on your part, but you will be rewarded!
Introducing
Fairest Creature
2018 PERIHELIOS
( Far Left )
By
Thomas Rivers Brown
2018 SINE FINE
( Center )
By
Benoit Touquette
2018 POLYSPLINE
( Far Right )
By
Philippe Melka
2018 Fairest Creature Triniceros
$8,000.00
Lastly, there are a tiny 532 magnums of the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Triniceros, a blend put together by famed consultant Michel Rolland. It's possibly closest in style to the Plyspline release and has incredible dark fruits (cassis, currants) as well as notes of graphite, toasted spice, chocolate, white flowers, and lead pencil shavings. A wine that builds incrementally on the palate, it has ripe, velvety tannins, an expansive texture, fabulous mid-palate depth, and the balance and class to drink well today yet also evolve for 20-30 years.
2019 ARGOT 1855 Oakville
(not eligible for discounts)
$160.00
CELEBRATING SOME CLUB STANDOUTS THIS WEEK
A regular on our show the V Wine Minute series on Instagram, and a constant brand on our shelves for over 6 years. Justin Harmon a.k.a Dr. Pleasure, continues to excite every single vintage with hedonistically laced wines that leave you gasping for more! This latest 1855 Bonny's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is packed with sensual textures from the famed Oakville site.
~ V Wine Lab
96 Points The Wine Advocate
2019 ARGOT 1555 Oakville
Bonny's Vineyard
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon 1555 Oakville wafts sensuously out of the glass with redcurrant jelly, black raspberries and rose oil scents, followed by a cassis and black plums core, with emerging suggestions of cinnamon toast, cedar and pencil shavings. The full-bodied palate is fantastically fragrant, delivering red and black fruit layers accented by floral and exotic spice nuances, supported by super ripe, velvety tannins, finishing long and perfumed.
2019 Debauchee Cabernet Sauvignon
(not eligible for discounts)
$300.00
Start Living!
( Same Wine In Each Label - Only Art Work Varies )
2019 DEBAUCHEE
Cabernet Sauvignon
96 Points Jeb Dunnuck
Coming from the Fairest Creature label and a more value-priced release (at least in the context of this range), the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is blended from the leftover lots from the Winemaker Series and blended by Michel Rolland. There are roughly 520 cases produced, and it's unquestionably worth checking out, offering full-bodied aromas and flavors of blackcurrants, tobacco leaf, chocolate, and spice. This plump, sexy, expansive beauty has ripe tannins, no hard edges, and is ideal for drinking over the coming 10-15 years.
2019 Eisele Vineyard CS
(not eligible for discounts)
$675.00
THE ULTIMATE EXAMPLE OF HISTORY, AWARENESS & PRECISION
The producers that possess a history that transcend trends in winemaking are few and far apart, Eisele Vineyard is the pinnacle of old-world inspiration that created a shift here in Napa Valley. I've only visited once, but the vision and authenticity I experienced are reflected in every bottle.
My Super Panel Agrees ~ Every Ounce Exudes Perfection!
Only a few producers have the wine database to keep up with this type of wine evolution!
~ The 100 Point Wine Lab
THE WINE ADVOCATE 100 POINTS
2019 EISELE VINEYARD
Cabernet Sauvignon
The magnificent 2019 vintage was born under the best possible conditions, with an abundance of welltimed rain and sunshine with no excess. Intense and sophisticated, the wine unveils with deep aromas of blue fruits, Bigarreau cherries and violets followed by subtle notes of rosemary and pencil lead. The mouthfeel is silky smooth, with incredible definition and finesse. Perfectly ripe and tight-knit tannins support the youthful energy of the fruit, layered with wild blueberry coulis. The very long finish lingers with mineral notes of graphite and volcanic soil, laced with aromas of Madagascar vanilla, cinnamon and wilted roses. The 2019 is beautiful, evocative and complex. Still, so much has yet to be revealed with bottle age. This is the quintessence of the Eisele Vineyard terroir.
THE WINE ADVOCATE REVIEW
Deep purple-black in color, the nose of the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon slowly unfurls to reveal a gorgeous perfume of violets and roses over a core of kirsch, boysenberries and cassis, plus hints of redcurrant jelly and menthol, emerging into wafts of pencil lead and truffles. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is built like a brick house, featuring very firm, wonderfully ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness to support the vivacious, tightly wound black and red fruit layers, finishing long and mineral laced. It's a stunning, evocative, singular wine that so beautifully captures the long, slow-maturing grace of the 2019 vintage.
2019 SCARECROW
(not eligible for discounts)
$1,299.00
WARNING DOWN BELOW
DECIDE QUICKLY
Location & Old Vines ~ Continue To Shine!
The legend continues to ascend!
Making the job of the critics as easy as possible, this does it on level very few can parallel. The NEW NAPA VALLEY trend is proclaiming terroir, I see it more like a recalibration that is taking place and this wine has finally become an expression of its Majestic Site.
~ V Wine Lab
2019 SCARECROW
100 The Wine Advocate
Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the deep garnet-purple colored 2019 Scarecrow hits the ground running with bold expressions of crème de cassis, wild blueberries and chocolate-covered cherries plus hints of dried herbs, tilled soil and crushed rocks with a fragrant undercurrent of Indian spices. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is laden with layer upon layer of tightly packed mineral-sparked black fruit flavors, framed by super plush tannins and absolutely seamless freshness, finishing long, long, long. This expression of the venerable J.J. Cohn vineyard—including vines planted in 1945 by John Daniel and dry farmed—is pure magic.
100 Jeb Dunnuck
Pure perfection from Napa Valley, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is, as always, all Cabernet Sauvignon from an incredible site in Rutherford that spent 21 months in 70% new French oak. Incredible aromatics of crème de cassis, darker currants, smoke, tobacco, and assorted floral notes all define the bulk of the bouquet, and it’s full-bodied, with a multi-dimensional, layered texture, ultra-fine tannins, and perfect balance. This is such a magical site, and this wine consistently checks in with the greatest wines of the world. It already offers pleasure yet should have 30 years of overall longevity. Hats off to winemaker Celia Welch and the team at Scarecrow.
2019 Scarecrow 1500 ml
(not eligible for discounts)
$3,200.00
ANCIENT EGYPTIANS WERE THE 1ST ON RECORD
TO INCORPORATE SCARECROWS TO PROTECT THEIR CROPS....Kinda cool, we just get to drink it. Envision yourself in the future drinking this classic vintage with those things you've always desired!
I tasted this last night with part of my Wine Lab Panel and it showed the current standard of perfection here in Napa Valley.....Stay tuned as things will be changing very quickly.
~ The Wine Lab
100 The Wine Advocate
100 Jeb Dunnuck
2019 SCARECROW
RUTHERFORD
Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the deep garnet-purple colored 2019 Scarecrow hits the ground running with bold expressions of crème de cassis, wild blueberries and chocolate-covered cherries plus hints of dried herbs, tilled soil and crushed rocks with a fragrant undercurrent of Indian spices. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is laden with layer upon layer of tightly packed mineral-sparked black fruit flavors, framed by super plush tannins and absolutely seamless freshness, finishing long, long, long. This expression of the venerable J.J. Cohn vineyard—including vines planted in 1945 by John Daniel and dry farmed—is pure magic.
2019 Scarecrow M' Etain
(not eligible for discounts)
$425.00
WHEN YOU'VE ALWAYS HAD A VIBE WITH HEART, IT SHOWS
Since 2003 Scarecrow wines have continued to push toward the stratosphere of brand recognition and quality. The core of this iconic brand is pressurized by ancient Cabernet Sauvignon plantings that average well over 50+ years in existence! Intertwine a little Rutherford dust to mix so well in tune with current popular winemaking styles and you have a Tin Man that has love for the masses!
~ The Wine Lab
Song To Vibe With: America " Tin Man "
96+ Points Jeb Dunnuck
2019 SCARECROW M' ETAIN
While the Grand Vin gets all the attention, don’t miss the 2019 M. Étain. This cuvee offers so much pleasure, and it also has a unique style all its own. Based on 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 4% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot, its deep purple color is followed by a great bouquet of cassis, violets, leafy herbs, black olive, and crushed stone. Full-bodied, it has a terrific mix of richness and freshness, ripe tannins, and a great finish. While it’s a second wine at this address, it’s as good as just about everyone else’s top cuvée.
2019 Seven Apart Expedition
(not eligible for discounts)
$300.00
I'VE BEEN CRAVING TO KNOW MORE...Finally, It's here.
Even for us, it was as illusive as illusive gets. The winery has great hospitality, great wines, beautiful architecture etc. My only experience was at a local chop house last year and curiosity set in, I always get what I want, so here it is...Enjoy.
~ The Wine Lab
Winemaker: Andy Erickson
98+ Point The Wine Advocate
2019 SEVEN APART
EXPEDITION
This is the second vintage from Seven Apart—a blend coming from Stag's Ridge vineyard, located up on Atlas Peak, and Base Camp vineyard, located seven miles down the mountain (hence the name). The winemaker here is Andy Erickson, formerly at Screaming Eagle and Harlan Estate and currently also consulting winemaker at Dalla Valle (among others). The upper vineyard (Stag's Ridge) is planted to mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Seven miles down the road, where Soda Canyon Road meets the Silverado Trail, is the four-acre Base Camp vineyard, planted in the mid-1990s to Cabernet Sauvignon with some Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Base Camp was planted in 1994 and 1998.
Opaque purple-black in color, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Expedition erupts from the glass with explosive scents of boysenberry preserves, blueberry pie and Black Forest cake, plus suggestions of molten chocolate, licorice, tar and violets, with a waft of sandalwood. The full-bodied palate is full-on rich and decadent, exuding layer upon layer of opulent black and blue fruit preserves with bags of exotic spice accents and a long, fragrant finish. Pure hedonism. It is tantalizingly delicious right now, but give it 3-4 years in bottle to blow off that puppy fat, and drink it over the next 25 years+.
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