Tzora Vineyards
Tzora was founded in 1993 and is located on Kibbutz Tzora in the Judean Hills. This winery, named after a spot mentioned in the Bible as a premium wine-producing area. It is situated on Kibbutz Tzora and prides itself on single-vineyard wines. The winery team today consists of Winemaker Eran Pick, CEO Uri Ran, Vineyard Manager Dor James and most recently Jean-Claude Berrout, the former winemaker of Château Pétrus. After 44 harvests at Pétrus, Jean-Claude remains a consultant to the varied Mouix family wineries (owners of Château Pétrus), and consults to wineries in California liked the famed Dominus Estate winery and also has a couple wineries of his own. After being “recruited” by Eran, he consults to Eran in connection with the harvesting, blending and other winemaking aspects. While the Tzora team was pretty unstoppable before Jean-Claude’s arrival, they are now a winemaking powerhouse, producing incredible wines, well-worthy of your attention.
3337 Lewis Cellars, “Alec’s Blend” Napa Valley 2011 135
3323 Orin Swift “The Prisoner”, Napa Valley 2012 93
Peter Michael
From the Mountains of Sonoma County, winemaker Nicolas Morlet crafts
this densely opulent blend with flavors of chocolate, cassis, and spices.
3334 Peter Michael “ L’ Esprit des Pavots”, Knights Valley 2010 195
3358 Peter Michael “les Pavots”, Knights Valley 2006 300
3361 Peter Michael “les Pavots”, Knights Valley 2007 390
3340 Peter Michael “les Pavots”, Knights Valley 2010 390
3399 Quintessa, Rutherford 2009 280
3404 Quintessa, Rutherford 2010 360
Quintessa is comprised of a total of 280 acres of which 170 acres are planted to the classic Bordeaux grape varieties in 26 vineyard blocks.
3530 Spring Valley, “Frederick Estate” Walla Walla Valley Was 2008 100
3529 Spring Valley, “Uriah” Walla Walla Valley Washington 2009 100
3320 Tzora Vineyards, “Judean Hills” Judean Hills, Israel 2010 60
3410 Tzora Vineyards, “Shoresh” Judean Hills, Israel 2010 70
3464 Vérité “la Muse”, Sonoma County 2004 295
Chateau Rauzan Ségla
Rauzan-Ségla emerged in 1792 as a separate château with its own identity when the ancient estate of Rauzan was divided between two sons-in-law. The larger portion passed to Pierre Louis de Ségla: his wine was much admired and of such quality that it was ranked just behind the four First Growths and Mouton-Rothschild in the 1855 classification. But like so many others, Rauzan-Ségla was ravaged by phylloxera in the 1860s and soon slid into dilapidation. Some respite came between 1903 and 1957 under the tenure of the Cruse family - they replanted, renovated and built the château - yet it wasn't until the late 20th century that Rauzan-Ségla once again realised its potential. Scottish-born John Kolasa came onboard as managing director at Chateau Rauzan-Ségla (from Chateau Latour) after its purchase by Chanel, and has been the driving force behind its return to its historic place as one of the best wines in Margaux. He is also the managing director at Chateau Canon. When John Kolasa joined Rauzan Segla, he instantly began to modernize the Margaux estate from the ground up starting with attention to detail in the vineyards. One of his first moves was to discontinue the practice of harvesting by machine. The vine density was increased to 10,000 vines per hectare and installed a new drainage system. They began crop thinning for the first time and purchased additional sorting tables to help with the selection. They added new smaller vats and tanks before doing a complete renovation of the property. The amount of Merlot was increased as well. It was Kolasa’s idea to begin producing Segla, the second wine of Rauzan Segla, starting with the 1995 vintage. The increase in quality is clearly seen when tasting Chateau Rauzan Segla. 2005, 2009 and 2010 are all contenders for perhaps the best wine produced in the history of Chateau Rauzan Segla.
Bordeaux Right Bank
4321 Chateau Angelus, St. Emilion 1998 450
4307 Chateau Canon “Clos Canon”, St. Emilion 2007 120
4395 Chateau Lassegue, Libournais, St. Emilion 2004 75
4371 Chateau L’Evangile, Libournais, Pomerol 2010 1275
4332 Chateau Canon Les Hauts “La Gaffeliere” St. Emilion 2008 60
4313 Chateau Monconseil Gazin, Blaye Côtes De Bordeaux 2009 50
4327 Chateau Petrus, Pomerol 1995 3000
4364 Chateau Petrus, Pomerol 2001 2400
Bordeaux Left Bank
4342 Chateau Calon Segur, St. Estephe 2000 350
4334 Chateau Cantemerle, Grand Cru Classe, Medoc, Haut Medoc 2009 50
4336 Chateau Cheval Blanc, St. Emilion 1995 1350
4317 Chateau Cos d’Estournel, St. Estephe 1996 485
4323 Chateau Cos d’Estournel, St. Estephe 1998 355
4405 Chateau D I’ssan Medoc, Margaux 2009 225
4320 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, St. Julien-Beycheville 1998 670
4303 Chateau Fonréaud, Médoc 2005 110
4362 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Medoc, Pauilliac 2010 3500
4340 Chateau Latour, Pauilliac 1986 1750 1350
4329 Chateau La Lauzette, Haut-Medoc 2006 50
4298 Chateau La Larrivet “Le Blasson De Larrivet” Haut-Brion, 2009 100
4322 Chateau Leoville Las Cases, St. Julien 1995 875
4326 Chateau Margaux, Margaux 1981 2150
4341 Chateau Margaux, Margaux 1994 1550
4325 Chateau Margaux, Margaux 1995 2000
Domaine Allary
Using the highest proportion of Cabernet Franc in the Pessac Leognan appellation, 60% Cabernet Franc and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine offers smoke, earth, red and black fruit, spicy cassis, earth, and herbs. Medium bodied and soft in texture, this is a wine of finesse and elegance. From vines planted next to Chateau Haut Brion, very little wine is produced. On average, there is only 300 cases made per year. Only 4 vintages of this unique wine were produced, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. The 1.3-hectare Pessac Leognan vineyard of Allary Haut Brion is located in the heart of the Haut-Brion vineyard! The vines are planted to a high density of 9,240 vines per hectare. The average age of the vines is 38 years. The Allary Haut Brion terroir is gravel over clay soil. All the work in the vineyard work is done using horses. No machines or tractors are allowed in the vineyards.
4319 Chateau Montrose, St. Estephe 1996 395
4337 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauilliac 1995 1850
4315 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauilliac 1996 1750
4331 Chateau Palmer, Margaux 2003 340
4304 Chateau Phelan Segur, St. Estephe 2009 140
4346 Chateau Pichon-Longueville “Baron”, Pauilliac 2003 350
4305 Chateau Pichon-Longueville “Comtesse”, Pauilliac 1998 375
4361 Chateau Potensac, Médoc 1997 90
Made by the people at Léoville-Las Cases. Potensac is a large property, consisting of 50 hectares of vineyards which are planted on soils rich in alluvial gravel and red clay.
4309 Chateau Rauzan Ségla “Ségla”, Margaux 2006 120
4335 Chateau Tayac, “Cuvee Nicolas” Margaux 2009 55
4311 Domaine Allary, Haut-Brion, Pessac-Legnan 2010 320
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is believed to have been established in the Libournais region of southwest France sometime in the 17th century when Cardinal Richelieu transported cuttings of the vine to the Loire Valley. They were planted at the Abbey of Bourgueil under the care of an abbot named Breton, whose name became associated with the grape. By the 18th century, plantings of Cabernet Franc (known as Bouchet) were found throughout Fronsac, Pomerol and St-Emilion, making quality wines. As Cabernet Sauvignon became more popular in the 18th & 19th century, the close similarity of the two grapes was observed and theories emerged as to the extent of the relationship. In 1997 DNA evidence emerged to show that Cabernet Franc crossed with Sauvignon blanc to produce Cabernet Sauvignon.
Merlot
3383 Amuse Bouche, Napa Valley 2003 600
Heidi Barrett’s (of Screaming Eagle fame) Pomerol-style Merlot.
3660 Barlow Napa Valley 2007 70
This 100% Merlot is rich and ripe with wonderful expressions of blue berries and dark fruits. The 2007 displays a soft velvety texture with succulent flavors of plum, French vanilla and spice. This Merlot is a perfect accompaniment to barbecued chicken, pot roast or mushroom risotto.
3658 Duckhorn, Napa Valley 2011 120
3661 Shafer, Napa Valley 2011 115
3665 Swanson, Oakville, Napa Valley 2010 75
Cinsault
3657 Turley “Bechtoldt Vineyard”, Lodi 2012 50
Dark red in color, bright aromas of blueberry, pepper and spices reminicant of Beaujolais. Juicy, intensely fruit. with an intriguing musky quality. Finishes with rather soft tannins and nice length.
Cabernet Franc
Turley Cinsault
Planted in 1886, this Cinsault vineyard is the oldest of its kind in the country—perhaps even beyond. The vines are gnarly, head-trained and planted on their own roots. The wine is light-bodied, tart, perfumed, and extremely well balanced.
3699 Jonata “El Alma”, Santa Ynez Valley 2007 240
From the owners of Screaming Eagle, a ground-breaking effort in Santa Ynez.
3700 Lang & Reed, North Coast, California 2011 55
3698 Macari Vineyards, North Fork, Long Island, New York 2008 70
Clos Rougeard
The Foucault brothers produce some of the finest Cabernet Franc in the world. Grapes grown organically for decades, these wines are rich, elegant, and meant to last.
3658 Rougeard “Les Poyeaux”, Saumur-Champigny,France 2005 175
3703 Rougeard “Le Bourg”, Saumur-Champigny,France 2005 250
Forchini Pinot Noir
From the Russian River where many summer days of late breaking morning fog create an excellent climate for this early maturing grape. This is an elegant noble wine with silky seductive flavors of black cherry, plum, strawberry and spice. Aged 18 months in 45% new French oak yields Barnyard nose, perfumed bouquet aromas with velvet texture and supple mouthfeel. As close to Bugundian Style as it gets.
Pinot Noir
Sonoma Coast
3709 Donelan Family Winery “Two Brothers”, Sonoma Coast 2011 132
3712 Marcassin “Marcassin Vineyard”, Sonoma Coast 2007 350
Knight’s Valley
3705 Peter Michael “Le Caprice”, Knights Valley, Sonoma County 2010 220
3725 Peter Michael “Ma Danseuse”, Knights Valley, Sonoma Cty 2011 215
Marcassin
One of the most influential mavens of modern California winemaking, Helen Turley creates in Marcassin wines that are among the most sought-after in California. Though the wines are made following a traditionalist Burgundian style, they are unique, complex representations of California Pinot and Chardonnay. Turley's straight forward winemaking philosophy is, "...great vineyards, meticulously farmed, limited yield, long hang time and natural yeast."
Russian River, Green, and Bennett Valleys
3711 Dumol, Russian River Valley 2010 165
3717 EnRoute, “Les Pommiers” Russian River Valley 2011 105
3720 Forchini, “Proprietor’s Reserve” Russian River Valley 2008 85
3727 Kosta Browne Winery, Russian River Valley 2011 180
3714 Loring Wine Company “Keefer Ranch”, Green Valley 2011 105
3798 Orogeny, Russian River Valley 2012 60
3707 Rochioli, Russian River Valley 2011 175
3722 Thomas George Estates, Russian River Valley 2010 90
Pinot Noir
Delicate, expressive, temperamental. When it’s great, it can rival the finest Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah for pure expression of terroir. Diverse in styles, it can be restrained and mineral in the style of Burgundy or candied and exuberant as found in parts of California.
Pinot Noir Cont’d
Anderson Valley & Mendocino
Central Coast
3701 Golden Eye, Anderson Valley 2010 125
3677 Foxen, “Bien Nacido Vineyard” Block 8 Central Coast 2009 132
3683 Foxen, “Julias” Vineyard” Central Coast 2010 132
3671 Sea Smoke, “Southing” Central Coast, Santa Rita Hills 2011 215
Willamette Valley AVA
The climate of Willamette Valley is mild year-round. Winters are typically cool and wet, summers are dry and warm; heat above 90 °F (32 °C) only occurs 5 to 15 days per year, and the temperature drops below 0 °F (−18 °C) once every 25 years. Most rainfall occurs in the late autumn, winter, and early spring, when temperatures are the coldest. The valley gets relatively little snow (5 inches (13 cm) to 10 inches (25 cm)) per year. There are six American Viticultural Areas within the Willamette Valley AVA. These smaller AVAs recognize regions within the larger Willamette Valley AVA that have distinctive climate, soil, elevation, or other physical features that make them noteworthy for wine production. Chehalem Mountains, Dundee Hills, Eola-Amity Hills, McMinnville, Ribbon Ridge, & Yamhill-Carlton District.
Each year, the goal for Southing is to create the ideal marriage of complexity and elegance. The ever-changing nose of the 2011 Southing exhibits red currants, persimmons, fresh flowers and river rock. The fine tannins and minerality are enhanced by the estate vineyard’s characteristic cool climate acidity.
3673 Sea Smoke, “Ten” Central Coast, Santa Rita Hills 2011 285
3679 Wild Farm, “Donnelly Creek Vineyard”, Mendocino County 2012 95
Santa Rita Hills – Santa Barbara County
3678 Luli, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County 2012 52
3684 Sandhi, Santa Rita Hills 2011 75
3682 Samsara, Santa Rita Hills 2012 66
Carneros - Napa Valley
3803 Cuvaison, Carneros 2011 75
3670 Etude, Carneros 2011 80
Santa Cruz Mountains
3680 Hobo Wine Co. “Ghostwriter”, Santa Cruz Mountains 2011 66
Bright raspberry and rhubarb, with a heartier earthen, roasted-spice side that wins over lovers of more mellow Pinot Noir. This is a producer to watch.
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Le Cadeau
Each Le Cadeau cuvee is hand-crafted in small lots (typically 200 to 400-cases) and each wine is made by a different consulting winemaker. Although Le Cadeau cuvees are made at each winemaker’s respective facility, Le Cadeau is a bonded Oregon winery and owns the barrels and equipment used at those facilities to produce our wines. All winemaking is collaborative with Deb and Tom Mortimer, Le Cadeau’s owners, with final winemaking decisions typically left their winemakers. Le Cadeau Winemaking Team “CÔTE EST” Steve Ryan In the mid-90’s, Steve was the original winemaker for Martinelli. He is now focused on biodynamic winemaking in Hopland, CA. “DIVERSITÉ” Scott Shull The owner and winemaker for Raptor Ridge Winery in the Willamette Valley – all while working full-time for Intel as a high tech planning/logistics engineer. “ÉQUINOXE” & “MERCI” Jim Sanders Jim Sanders and his wife, Kristin, lived at Beaux Freres where he learned his winemaking from his friend and mentor, Mike Etzel. “ROCHEUX” Jacqueline Yoakum Jacqueline has worked as consulting winemaker for Keller in CA and previously with Ted Lemon at Littorai as his assistant.
3800 Beaux Frères “The Beaux Frères Vineyard” Willamette Valley ‘10 175
3804 Domaine Serene “Grace Vineyard”, Dundee Hills 2009 325
Grace Vineyard is one of the seven vineyards of the Evenstad Estate located atop the Dundee Hills of Oregon. This hillside bench vineyard is situated on an east facing slope, with elevations ranging from 540 to 650 feet. Planted in 1996 to Dijon clones 777 and 667 of Pinot Noir, prized for their intensity, powerful fruit, and early ripening.
3807 Domaine Serene “Monogram”, Willamette Valley 2006 550
Monogram is Domaine Serene’s most complex and age worthy offering.
It is unique blend of estate-grown Pinot Noir from hand-selected lots from the
Evenstad Estate, Jerusalem Hill Estate and Winery Hill Estate.
3721 J.K. Carriere “Provacateur”, Willamette Valley NV 55
Le Cadeau
Each of Tom Mortimer’s outstanding wines are produced by a different winemaker, giving them very distinct personalities while maintaining terroir
3702 Le Cadeau “Diversite”, Willamette Valley 2009 110
3710 Le Cadeau “Equinoxe”, Willamette Valley 2010 110
3802 Lemelson Vineyards “Thea’s Selection” Willamette Valley ‘11 60
3672 Penner Ash “Shea Vineyard” Willamette Valley 2011 130
3719 St. Innocent “Freedom Hill”, Willamette Valley 2011 90
3715 Walnut City Wineworks, Willamette Valley 2009 45
New Zealand
3724 Palliser Estate, Martinborough, New Zealand 2008 60
The Côte de Nuits
The Northern-most section of the Côte-d’Or in Burgundy, is where Pinot Noir achieves its legendary heights.
Red Burgundy
Côte de Nuits
4372 Bouchard Père & Fils, Nuits St. George 2009 105
Mischief and Mayhem
Mischief and Mayhem is the creation of Michael and Fiona Ragg and Michael Twelftree, three great friends whose passion for wine, and for Burgundy in particular, inspired them to create the company in autumn 2004. Michael Ragg spent nearly ten years working with leading UK fine wine merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd before moving to Burgundy in spring 2003 and setting up his own wine consultancy and broking business in Aloxe-Corton. Michael Twelftree is co-founder and driving force behind top Australian winery Two Hands Wines in the Barossa Valley. Living in Aloxe-Corton for nine years has given Michael and Fiona the opportunity to develop a large network of contacts on the ground in Burgundy and this is key to the business. Mischief and Mayhem sources grapes from all over the Côte d'Or and the Raggs' knowledge of the region's vineyards, along with Twelftree's knowledge of the world's emerging markets, combine together in a goal to produce outstanding wine, in a helpful way, that uncovers and de-mystifies this wonderful, yet often frustratingly complex region.
4352 Bouchard Père & Fils, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2010 155
4390 Camille Giroud, Charmes Chambertain Grand Cru 2006 280
4381 D. et Patrice Rion Chambolle Musigny-aux-Beaux Bruns 1989 165
4399 David Duband “Clos de la Roche” GC, Morey-St. Denis 2006 240
4374 Domaine Ponsot “Clos de la Roche” Cuvee Vieilles Vignes 1992 170
4394 Frederic Esmonin Grand Cru Ruchottes-Chambertin 1989 230
4350 M Barthod-Noëllat “Aux Beaux Bruns”, 1 Cru Cham-Musigny. ‘85 210
4415 Jean-Jacques Confuron “Les Chaboeufs”, 1 Cru Nts-St. Geo. ‘90 210
4419 Jean-Jacques Confuron “Les Beaux Monts”,V-Romanée 1 Cru ‘88 450
4351 Jean Gros, Vosne - Romanée 1985 240
4425 Maison Leroy “Les Cazetiers” Gevrey Chambertin 1 er Cru 1972 875
4377 Maume, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru “Lavaux St – Jacaques” ‘87 210
4422 Maume, Gevrey-Chambertin En Pallud 1986 140
4416 Maume, “Lavaut Saint Jacques” Gevrey-Chambertin 1987 180
4423 Maume, Gevrey-Chambertin En Pallud 1988 130
4370 Meo Camuzet Echezeaux, Flagey-Echezeaux 2004 415
4382 Michel Magnien “Clos de la Roche” GC, Morey-St. Denis 1988 170
4414 Mischief and Mayhem, Nuits St. George 2010 195
Well structured with firm tannins and an underlying mineral core. Plenty of ripe red and black fruit elements with notes of cherry and damson along with hints of spice, plum, mineral and mocha. Intense, firm finish, yet nicely rounded, long and supple.
4427 Olivier Jouan Vieilles Bourgogne Haut Cote de Nuit 2011 52
4409 Pierre Bouree “Clos de la Justice”, Gevrey-Chambertin 1985 185 110
4424 Prosper Maufoux Grand Cru “Clos Vougeot” 1989 180
Côte de Beaune
Is the southern part of the Côte d'Or, the limestone ridge that is home to the great names of Burgundy wine. The Côte de Beaune starts between Nuits-Saint-Georges and Beaune, and extends southwards for about 25 km to the River Dheune. The trend of producing red wines continues from the Côte de Nuits to the north, down through Beaune, although the wines become lighter and more perfumed. Farther south lie the great names of white Burgundy such as Meursault and Chassagne-Montrachet. The far south of the district sees a return to red wines in Santenay that continues across the Dheune into the Côte Chalonnaise. This mix of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes reflects geology in the southern Côte d'Or that is more variable than in the north.
Côte de Beaune
4392 Bert. Machard de Gramont “Les Clos Blanc”, Pommard 1er Cr. ‘88 200
4379 Bouchard Père & Fils, Pommard 2009 105
4428 Chanson Père & Fils, Pernand-Vergelesses, 1er Cru Les Verge. 09 130
4345 Chanson Père & Fils, Clos De Feve. Monopole 2010 225
4421 La Pousse d’Or Volany1er Cru “Clos de la Bousse d’Or” 1990 275
4420 Maison Leroy, Bourgogne 2009 125
4410 Paul Pernot et Ses Fils “Bieveau” Satenay 2011 63
4417 Roger Belland Pommard“Les Cras”, Cote d’Or 1988 205
Côte Chalonnais
4385 Joblot 1er Cru “Clos du Cellier aux Moines”, Givry 1990 135
Beaujolais
4404 Chateau des Jacques, Moulin à Vent 2011 50
4358 Didier Desvignes “Clos Les Charmes”, Moulin à Vent 2009 50
4365 Georges Descombes, Morgon 2010 70
Morgon, located in the middle of the Cru du Beaujolais area, is one of the largest and most significant of the 10 Beaujolais Crus. Surrounding the commune of Villié-Morgon, it is home to around 250 producers.
Beaujolais
Don’t confuse these Beaujolais with the grape juice-like Beaujolais Nouveau you get for Thanksgiving. Made from the Gamay grape, “real” Beaujolais is light and vibrant with bright red fruit flavors and low tannins—perfect quaffing wine.
4353 Jean-Paul Brun “Terres Dorées”, Côte De Brouilly 2010 57
Syrah
3922 Alban “Reva”, Central Coast Ednan Valley 2006 192
With a focus on creating wines made from Rhône Valley varietals, John Alban
Came to be a pioneer of the Rhône Rangers movement, and is considered one
Of the most influential American Rhône producers.
Yakima Valley AVA
The Yakima Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area) was the first declared appellation in Washington State. The region received AVA status in 1983, one year before its parent AVA, the larger Columbia Valley. The Yakima Valley's western boundary is in the foothills of the Cascade mountains. It then follows the Yakima river east to Red Mountain, one of its wine sub-regions. The Rattlesnake Hills AVA lies to the north, with Horse Heaven to the south. The Yakima Valley is one of the coolest wine regions in Washington State. Its silty loam soils are free draining and relatively fertile, although the Cascades mountains create a rain shadow, meaning that all vines must be irrigated. Wine growers are provided with ample water by the Yakima river and its tributaries, as well as a number of canals and wells. It's not only grapes that thrive here; fruit orchards are abundant and the region is also responsible for nearly 80% of US hop production. This AVA has the largest concentration of vines in Washington State and accounts for more than a third of its wine. Most of the state's major wineries source grapes from the region, attracted by their cool-climate flavors and natural flamboyant acidity. Chardonnay is the most widely planted variety, but the Yakima Valley's Bordeaux reds show elegance and finesse, while Syrah displays red berry flavors and plenty of pepper. Riesling is the dark horse of the region, producing wines with complex flavors in a range of styles.
Syrah cont’d
3912 Arrowood “Saralee”, Russian River Valley 2006 62
3911 Cayuse “Cailloux”, Walla Walla 2010 195
3896 Cayuse “Cailloux”, Walla Walla 2011 210
3895 Cayuse “En Chamberlin”, Walla Walla 2011 210
3917 Colgin “IX Estate”, Napa Valley 2007 525
3924 Donelan Family Winery “Cuvee Christine”, Sonoma Coast 2010 108
3925 Donelan Family Winery “Walker Hill”, Russian River Valley ‘10 108
3903 Kobler Family Winery “Pax”, Russian River Valley 2007 108
3909 Kongsgaard, Carneros 2004 375
3919 Ramey “Shanel”, Sonoma Coast 2006 130 155
3916 Shafer, “Relentless” Napa Valley 2006 180
3926 Shafer, “Relentless” Napa Valley 2010 170
3898 Stolpman, “Hilltops” Santa Ynez Valley 2010 123
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