Table of Contents Wines by the Glass 2 Half Bottle Selections 3 Champagne & Sparkling Wines 4 White Wine Selections 4-8
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- Cabernet Sauvignon, cont’d
- Cabernet Sauvignon, cont’d. Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon
- Shafer Headed by the father-son winemaking team of John and Doug Shafer, Shafer Hillside Select
- Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
- Hundred Acre “Ark Vineyard”
- Sonoma County and Lake County
- Santa Ynez Valley Paso Robles
- To make this dream a reality, Drew and his wife Maura, are collaborating with Drew’s childhood friend and Consulting Winemaker
- Blaufränksich and Zweigelt
- Blankiet Rive Droite 2008
- Bordeaux Blends and Meritage
Cabernet Sauvignon We take great pride in our list of California Cabernet Sauvignon. We have carefully selected wines from various regions in California, from Napa to Santa Ynez, in order to capture the many faces of this great variety. In addition to the many “big name” producers, we aim to feature small, artisanal wineries that are less heralded, but who are nonetheless crafting extraordinary wines. Napa Valley & Carneros 3355 Araujo “Eisele Vineyard”, Calistoga 2005 500 3330 Araujo “Eisele Vineyard”, Calistoga 2006 525 3343 Araujo “Eisele Vineyard”, Calistoga 2008 550 3342 Araujo “Eisele Vineyard”, Calistoga 2009 610 3335 Araujo “Alianza”, Napa Valley 2010 125 3277 Brandlin Estate, Napa Valley 2010 100 Hourglass Winery Jeff and Carolyn Smith own two magical parcels of land in Napa Valley. Ever since their first bottling and under the remarkable winemaking vision of Bob Foley, Hourglass has held an enviable spot as one of the most highly regarded Napa producers. The Blueline Vineyard on Silverado Trail came into production with the 2006 vintage, joining the very limited Hourglass Estate just north of St Helena. Located in the St Helena AVA, Hourglass is best known for Cabernet Sauvignon. The Napa Valley is roughly shaped like an hourglass, and the vineyard is located at the narrowest point or “pinch.” Because of the terrain, afternoon temperatures are naturally moderated during the growing season. This helps retain the all-important acidity that is critical for balance. . .
3379 Bressler Vineyards, St. Helena 2009 180 3395 Bryant Family, St. Helena 1994 1500 1000 3393 Bryant Family, St. Helena 2001 1155 1055 3380 Bryant Family, St. Helena 2004 975 875 3365 Bryant Family, St. Helena 2006 850 3394 Cade “Napa Cuvee”, Napa Valley 2009 135 By Plumpjack. 3327 Cakebread, Napa Valley 2010 160 3363 Cardinale, Napa Valley 2005 285 285 3607 Caymus, Napa Valley 2011 180 165 3542 Caymus “Special Selection”, Napa Valley 2011 300 3512 Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley 2010 105 3398 Colgin “Herb Lamb Vineyard”, Napa Valley 2004 650 3400 Colgin “Herb Lamb Vineyard”, Napa Valley 2005 695 3382 Corra, Napa Valley 2007 245 285 3333 Dana Estates “Lotus Vineyard” St Helena 2006 550 175 800 3521 Dana Estates “Onda” St Helena 2009 375 3345 Darioush, Napa Valley 2010 230 3526 Dominus Napa Valley, Yountville 1994 425
Two very close friends with a common dream of producing a fine wine founded Karl Lawrence Cellars in 1991. The name "Karl Lawrence" comes from combining the middle names of the two founding partners: Michael Karl Trujillo and Bryan Lawrence Henry. Our venture together has the common goal of producing a unique and outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon wine from the wonderful Napa Valley. To produce a fine wine it is absolutely necessary to have the finest grapes. Karl Lawrence is very proud of its grape sources and the relationships with the growers that grow them. Michael has many years of winemaking experience with grapes from many areas of the Napa Valley. It is that experience which has led him to the selection of Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard for the Karl Lawrence wines. One of the vineyard selections is the Morisoli Vineyard on the valley floor near Rutherford. Fruit from this vineyard shows great Cabernet character and yields a well-rounded wine with intense aroma and flavor, and lends a rich smooth feel to the finished wine. Another vineyard selection is the Lamb Family Vineyard. This hillside mountain vineyard on Howell Mountain produces a more intense and concentrated fruit that gives a big, rich, spicy character to the blended wine. . .
3406 Far Niente “Estate”, Oakville 2011 285 3300 Fog Dog, Napa Valley 2011 90 By Joseph Phelps. 3351 Foxglove, Paso Robles 2012 52 3537 Gemstone, Yountville 2005 500
3535 Grgich Hills, Napa Valley 2009 150 3324 Groth, Napa Valley 2010 135
3385 Harlan Estate “Proprietary Red”, Oakville 2001 1500 3401 Harlan Estate “Proprietary Red”, Oakville 2006 1350 3402 Harlan Estate “Proprietary Red”, Oakville 2007 1650 3293 Hewitt, Napa Valley 2009 200 3339 Honig, Napa Valley 2011 82 3344 Honig, “Bartolucci Vineyard” Napa Valley 2010 188 3332 Hourglass, Napa Valley 2009 330 3304 Hundred Acre, “Kayli Morgan” St. Helena 2007 600 3306 Hundred Acre, “Kayli Morgan” St. Helena 2008 600 3301 Hundred Acre, “Kayli Morgan” St. Helena 2009 600 165
3309 Karl Lawrence, “Herb Lamb Vineyard” Napa Valley 2008 280 In California, Cabernet Sauvignon has developed its characteristic style and reputation, recognizable in the world's market. Production and plantings of the grape in California are similar in quantity to those of Bordeaux. The 1976 Judgment of Paris wine tasting event helped to catapult Californian Cabernet Sauvignons onto the international stage when Stag's Leap Wine Cellars' 1973 Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon beat out classified Bordeaux estates like Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Montrose, Château Haut-Brion and Château Léoville-Las Cases in a blind tasting conducted by French wine experts. In the 1980s, a new epidemic of phylloxera hit California, devastating many vineyards, which needed replanting. There was some speculation that ravaged Cabernet vineyards would be replanted with other varietals (such as those emerging from the Rhone Rangers movement) but in fact California plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon doubled between 1988 and 1998; many wine regions— such as Napa Valley north of Yountville and Sonoma's Alexander Valley were almost completely dominated by the grape varieties. It also started to gain a foothold in Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma Mountain and Mendocino County. Cabernet from Sonoma County has shown a tendency to feature anise and black olive notes while Napa County Cabernets are characterized by their strong black fruit flavors. Cabernet Sauvignon, cont’d 3267 Larkmead, Napa Valley 2011 160 3298 Lewis Cellars, Napa Valley 2011 195 3302 Lewis Cellars “Reserve” Napa Valley 2010 285 3514 M. ÉTain, Rutherford 2009 425
3299 Nickel & Nickel, “Kelham Vineyard” Napa Valley 2010 205 3347 Nickel & Nickel, “Branding Iron Vineyard” Napa Valley 2010 205
3519 Opus One, Napa Valley 2010 470 3523 Ovid, Napa Valley 2006 375 3367 Palmaz Vineyards, Napa Valley 2006 220 3371 Palmaz Vineyards, Napa Valley 2008 260 3316 Paul Hobbs, “Stagecoach Vineyard” Oakville 2006 385 155 3405 Plumpjack Winery, Napa Valley 2011 225 3317 Ramey, Napa Valley 2010 115 3370 Ramey “Pedregal Vineyard”, Calistoga 2004 250 3543 Raymond Vineyards, “Generations” Napa Valley 2007 150 3540 Realm “Beckstoffer Dr. Crane”, St. Helena 2005 225 3384 Rudd, Oakville, Napa Valley 2006 255 228 3532 Rudd, Oakville, Napa Valley 2009 415 3303 Rudd, “Samantha’s” Oakville, Napa Valley 2008 270 255 3539 Rudius “Panek Vineyard”, St. Helena 2010 200 3325 Scarecrow, Rutherford, 2007 1200 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon is named after the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz because the man who originally owned the estate was the late J.J. Cohn, the legendary head of MGM, which is the studio that produced The Wizard of Oz. Located in Rutherford in Napa Valley, Scarecrow, which released its debut vintage in 2003, is quickly becoming one of Napa Valley’s most talked-about Cult Cabs. Only 400 cases of the 100% Cabernet Sauvignon are produced each year, no surprise given that the estate includes just 25 acres of vineyards. Located next door to the fabled Inglenook estate, Cohn bought the estate in 1942 and planted grapes in 1945 at the urging of Inglenook’s owner. For decades Cohn’s grapes were bought by some of Napa’s most admired producers, including Inglenook. In 1996 one of Cohn’s grandsons, Bret Lopez, was able to take over 25 acres of the estate. Today Lopez and his wife Mimi DeBlasio run Scarecrow with winemaker Celia Welch. 3388 Screaming Eagle, Oakville 1998 4000 3314 Schrader, Beckstoffer To Kalon, Oakville 2007 600 3318 Schrader, Beckstoffer To Kalon, Oakville 2008 585 3329 Schrader, Beckstoffer To Kalon “CCS”, Oakville 2011 750
Nickel & Nickel winery, located in Oakville, Napa Valley, is dedicated exclusively to producing 100 percent varietal, single-vineyard wines that best express the distinct personality of each vineyard. Established by the partners of Far Niente in 1997, Nickel & Nickel is focused on producing single-vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from the appellation’s most significant AVAs. A small collection of single-vineyard Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah and Zinfandel complements the portfolio. 3315 Schrader, “George III”, Oakville 2007 580 3319 Schrader, “George III”, Oakville 2008 595 3321 Schrader, “Beckstoffer “LPV”, Oakville 2011 750 3306 Schrader, Beckstoffer To Kalon “RBS”, Oakville 2011 750 3276 Schrader, Beckstoffer To Kalon “T6”, Oakville 2011 750 3268 Shafer “One Point Five”, Napa Valley 2011 172 3350 Silver Oak, Napa Valley 2008 235 3311 Signorello, “Padrone” Napa Valley 2005 225 3348 Staglin, Rutherford 2003 315 3362 Staglin, Rutherford 2004 290 290 3366 Staglin, Rutherford 2005 275 290 3336 Staglin, Rutherford 2006 325 3372 St. Supéry, Napa Valley 2010 75 3328 Turnbull, Napa Valley 2010 95 3605 V Madrone, St. Helena 2006 229
Founded in 1968, Diamond Creek is California's first exclusively Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Vineyard. Visionary pioneer Al Brounstein defied modern conventions and planted Bordeaux varietals on secluded Diamond Mountain. The three vineyards produce a small amount of long-lived wines that are elegant with great depth and richness, honored and cherished by connoisseurs the world over. Taste the differences imparted to the wine by the distinct soils and micro-climates of Diamond Creek Vineyards. Cabernet Sauvignon, cont’d. Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon The first viticultural area (AVA) in America to be approved based upon its soil, Stags Leap’s rocky, eroded vineyards, produce characteristically soft, but intense wines. 3403 Stag’s Leap Cellars “Cask 23”, Stags Leap District 2008 445 Shafer Headed by the father-son winemaking team of John and Doug Shafer, Shafer Hillside Select Hillside Select, is sourced from the slopes of an amphitheater-like structure of rock, where thanks to a series of knolls and outcroppings some vineyard blocks receive southeastern sunlight, while others receive southern, or western exposure. Each afternoon cool breezes from San Francisco Bay channel into our box canyon. The consistent heat helps to achieve ripeness, while the evening chill retains acidity. Meanwhile, the rock-choked volcanic soil often goes no deeper than 18 inches before hitting weathered bedrock. With the quick runoff this offers and a lack of plant nutrients, the struggling vines produce clusters with small, intensely flavored berries. .
3451 Shafer “Hillside Select”, Stags Leap District 2006 455 3452 Shafer “Hillside Select”, Stags Leap District 2007 455 3450 Shafer “Hillside Select”, Stags Leap District 2008 445 3449 Shafer “Hillside Select”, Stags Leap District 2009 540
3295 Brandlin, Mount Veeder 2009 150 3531 Cornerstone, Howell Mountain 2009 150 3369 Diamond Creek “Gravelly Meadow”, Diamond Mountain 2008 360 3354 Diamond Creek “Gravelly Meadow”, Diamond Mountain 2010 420 3387 Diamond Creek “Red Rock Terrace”, Diamond Mountain 2008 360 3310 Diamond Creek “Volcanic Hill”, Diamond Mountain 2008 360
All Hundred Acre wines are made by sorting the fruit berry by berry, fermenting in small French oak fermenters, and long aging in the finest barriques. The secret to Hundred Acre is no compromise and no detail overlooked, ever. The single estate vineyard ARK is located just outside St. Helena, California, at the base of Howell Mountain. It was originally planted in the 1880’s, but was sadly lost to Prohibition. It took five years to rebuild. The ARK is comprised of nine different blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon, planted meter by meter in nine different volcanic soil strata. The vineyard stretches through a sixty million year time sequence; three ancient beach fronts, a prehistoric weapons quarry, and spans a 180 degree arc of the sun over its half-mile length. Hot afternoon sun known to damage aromatics in the fruit (on the hottest days), is blocked by the shade of Glass Mountain (named for the rare obsidian rock found in the soil and used for ancient weapons such as arrowheads) which rises to the western side of the ARK. TASTING NOTES: The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Ark Vineyard is intense. Dark red fruit, flowers, mint, licorice and exotic spices are some of the many notes that flow from this fabulous, textured Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2009 is a huge wine. 3383 Diamond Creek “Volcanic Hill”, Diamond Mountain 2010 420 Dunn A Napa legend, Randy Dunn produces massive wines from Howell Mountain fruit that are incredibly rich, chewy, and can last for 20+ years. 3297 Dunn, Howell Mountain 1992 333 3359 Dunn, Howell Mountain 2007 240 3352 Dunn, Howell Mountain 2009 245 240 3265 Hundred Acre, “Ark Vineyard”, Howell Mountain 2009 600 3534 Lail “J. Daniel Cuvee”, Howell Mountain 1997 250 3349 Lail “J. Daniel Cuvee”, Howell Mountain 1998 193 3545 Lail “J. Daniel Cuvee”, Howell Mountain 2001 200 3368 Lokoya, Diamond Mountain 2002 525 3373 Lokoya, Diamond Mountain 2004 525 3357 Lokoya, Mount Veeder 2003 525 3517 Mayacamas Vineyards, Mount Veeder 2008 156 Philip Togni A true icon, at 82 years of age he is still producing some of the finest Left Bank-styled wines in Napa. These wines can last 40+ years, but ou don’t have to wait that long to enjoy them. 3374 Philip Togni, Spring Mountain 1994 550 3407 Philip Togni, Spring Mountain 1999 290 3376 Philip Togni, Spring Mountain 2000 280 3553 Philip Togni, Spring Mountain 2009 235 3554 Relativity, Howell Mountain 2009 63 Dunham Cellars Eric Dunham and Dan Wampfler are dialed in right now. The entire Dunham lineup has been ultra-impressive these past few years, and this is no exception. A blend of Cabernet grapes from a series of all-star vineyards – Lewis, Phinny Hill, Wallula, and Double Canyon – this comes in at a very reasonable 13.8% alc. Dunham keeps the alcohols relatively low, and the acids relatively high, in their Cabernets, and the result is a glorious aging curve. If you just can’t wait, this still provides plenty of near-term pleasure (especially with a few hours in the decanter). Look for a core of pulsing redcurrant fruit set against notes of woodsmoke (two-thirds new French here), briny green olive, and tilled earth. The tannins are beautifully-managed, without question one of the finest Washington State Cabernet’s that we have ever tasted. Sonoma County and Lake County 3454 Agharta “Mountain Terraces Vineyard”, Sonoma County 2009 145 The Agharta Mountain Terraces Cabernet exhibits classic Cabernet aromas of cassis and blackberry with a very dark complexity. The wine has concentration and depth on the palate that is backed up by the structure that this mountain vineyard imparts. Hands down not a wine to miss. 3510 Decoy, Sonoma County 2011 55 3458 Hidden Ridge, “55% Slope” Sonoma County 2008 85 3515 Jordan, Alexander Valley 2009 120 3457 Silver Oak, Alexander Valley 2009 155 3456 Three Sticks, Sonoma Valley 2008 140 Santa Ynez Valley & Paso Robles 3940 Jonata “El Desafio”, Santa Ynez Valley 2005 310 From the owners of Screaming Eagle, a ground-breaking effort in Santa Ynez. Washington DoubleBack For former NFL Quarterback Drew Bledsoe, owning a winery has been a longtime aspiration that would allow him to combine his passion for fine wine and the love of the Walla Walla Valley. Drew returned to his hometown in 2007 to plant his estate vineyard, McQueen, in SeVein Vineyards of Distinction. The following year, Drew launched Doubleback, an estate-focused winery with the goal to produce ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon from the Walla Walla Valley. To make this dream a reality, Drew and his wife Maura, are collaborating with Drew’s childhood friend and Consulting Winemaker, Chris Figgins of Figgins Family Wine Estates, known for producing Leonetti Cellar and FIGGINS. The first release from Doubleback, the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, was rewarded with a spot on the 2010 Wine Spectators Top 100 List. In early 2011, Drew acquired a second estate vineyard in SeVein, named Bob Healy, after his late father-in-law to further assist the production of high-quality Walla Walla Valley fruit for Doubleback. The 2010 vintage may prove to be a benchmark for years to come. The long, late growing season produced deeper, darker fruit than in past vintages. In the glass, the classic ruby color is joined by a hint of purple. The nose exhibits the high-toned floral notes showing plum, maraschino cherry, vanilla and Asian spice notes. On the palate the wine exhibits balance, nicely integrated tannins, crisp acidity and beautiful Walla Walla Valley fruit. The bright red fruit is married nicely with some darker fruit flavors. The finish lasts and lasts, a Classic Cabernet. 3604 Delille Cellars, “Grand Ciel” Red Mountain, Columbia Valley 10 305 3611 DoubleBack, Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley 2010 230 3606 Dunham Cellars, “XVI” Columbia Valley 2010 110 3603 Dunham Cellars, “Pursued by Bear” Columbia Valley 2009 120 3609 Hedges Family Estates “Red Mountain”, Columbia Valley 2010 52
3547 Woodward Canyon, “Artist Series” 2011 95 An enticing nose of earth, cedar, tobacco and jonquil integrated with aromas of black fruits and cassis. In the mouth the wine is firm but rich showing notes of pepper, herb and berries. Integrated tannins enhance the texture and give proportion; the finish is complex, generous, and long. Australia 4460 Charles Cimicky “Invisible Man”, Barossa Valley 2010 60 4464 Penfolds “Bin 407”, South Australia 2010 130 Launched with the 1990 vintage in 1993, Penfolds Bin 407 was developed in response to the increasing availability of high quality Cabernet Sauvignon fruit. Inspired by Penfolds Bin 707, Bin 407 offers varietal definition and approachability, yet with structure and depth of flavour.A textbook Cabernet Sauvignon, the varietally expressive Bin 407 highlights the rewards of Penfolds multi-region, multi-vineyard blending, with a core of ripe fruit supported by a sensitive use of French and American oak. Austria 3546 Anita & Hans Nittnaus, “Pannobile” Burgenland, Austria 2008 72 It is a blend consisting exclusively of the indigenous Austrian varieties of Blaufränksich and Zweigelt from top single vineyards. The Pannobile is known for its stunning finesse, great length and deep, dark fruit. Its hand-picked Blaufränkisch and Zweigelt grapes are carefully selected by hand at the winery. Then fermented in wooden fermenting casks, aged 18 months in 500 liter barrels. It shows a dark ruby red color, a fine and fruit, notes of cherry and berries, on the palate tight with a long finish. It is a great match with veal, game, lamb and mushrooms. Blankiet Rive Droite 2008 (69% merlot, 23% cabernet franc, 7% petit verdot and 1% cabernet sauvignon): Good deep ruby-red. Aromas of plum, bitter chocolate, violet and licorice pastille: very Right Bank. Then smooth and sweet in the mouth, with lovely restrained sweetness to its black raspberry and licorice flavors. A floral component contributes energy and inner-mouth aromatic lift. Quite plush on the back end, finishing with broad tannins and lovely perfume. Bordeaux Blends and Meritage 3506 Blankiet Estate “Rive Droite”, Napa Valley 2008 263 3509 Bond “Quella”, Napa Valley 2007 700 3507 Bryant Family Vineyards “DB4”, Napa Valley 2010 360 The 2010 DB4 bursts from the glass with notes of pomegranate, cassis, perfume, rhubarb, spices and caramel. On the palate the texture is velvety and plush, with a nimble, pleasing acidity and a focused, clean finish. With a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Bryant Family Vineyard estate as well as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot from Abreu vineyard sites. 3323 Casa Lapostolle “Clos Apalta”, Colchagua Valley Chile 2007 185 3377 Colgin “Cariad”, Napa Valley 2003 675 650 Peter Michael Winery In 1982, after six years of searching for land to serve as both vineyard and family retreat, Sir Peter Michael and Lady Michael purchased 630 acres of volcanic ridges on the western face of Mount St. Helena in Knights Valley. Following Sir Peter’s 100 by 100 vision – 100% family ownership for at least 100 years – and drawing inspiration from the great wineries of Burgundy and Bordeaux, the family hired like-minded viticulturists and winemakers to help them create terroir-driven wines that would stand the test of time. Today, with the support of son, Paul, and his wife Emily, the Peter Michael winery still adheres to its original founding principles of “mountain vineyards, classical winemaking, and limited production.” 3408 Colgin “Cariad”, Napa Valley 2004 650 3397 Colgin “Cariad”, Napa Valley 2005 625 625 3396 Colgin “IX Estate”, Napa Valley 2005 640 640 3326 Col Solare, Columbia Valley Washington 2006 155 3294 Consentino Winery “M.Coz”, Napa Valley 2004 120 3398 Continuum, Napa Valley 2007 275 4462 Cullen “Diana Madeline”, Margaret River, Australia 2002 145
3391 Dalla Valle “Maya”, Oakville 1993 1000 1000 3390 Dalla Valle “Maya”, Oakville 1994 1100 1100 3389 Dalla Valle “Maya”, Oakville 2002 800 4456 D’Arenberg “the Galvo Garage”, McLaren Vale, Australia 2007 60 3307 Delille Cellars, “Chaleur Estate” Red Mountain 2008 150 3386 Delille Cellars, “Harrison Hill” Columbia Valley 2010 180 3338 Dunham Cellars, “Trutina” Columbia Valley 2010 70 3322 Haras De Pirque & Antinori “Albis” Maipo Valley Chile 2004 130
3353 Joseph Phelps “Insignia”, Napa Valley 2008 365 3516 Joseph Phelps “Insignia”, Napa Valley 2010 460
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