Renowned winemaker Reed Renaudin has enjoyed tremendous success over the last 15 years creating innovative wines you won’t find in any rulebook - because people don’t drink rules. They drink wines. He follows only one rule: MAKE WINES PEOPLE LOVE TO DRINK! For the 2014 Gracenote Pinot Noir, Reed selected grapes from the Carneros-Napa Valley area, which had a textbook-perfect growing season that resulted in exceptional fruit. The cuvee was then aged in 50% new French oak barrels. The end product is a fruitful, yet stylish and refined, wine that has ripe, rich flavors of red cherry and red berry and a soft, silky texture. A must have for fans of distinctive Pinot Noir.
There is a lot of excitement over Bordeaux’s 2015 vintage. Wine Spectator believes "2015 should easily be the best vintage since 2010. The new wines are well focused and fruity. They are powerful, but have a silky, tannic structure." Renowned wine expert Jancis Robinson also wrote that "2015 looks like a vintage that will drink well relatively early." We’re fortunate to have secured a limited quantity of this classic Bordeaux which brought home the Gold Medal at the 2016 Concours General Agricole wine competition in Paris. Smooth and delicate, yet rich, its luscious, bright fruit and long finish delivers abundant drinking pleasure.
Chianti is one of Italy’s great classic reds and Marchese del Canneto is known for crafting examples that embody the character of this special land and the Tuscan lifestyle of food and wine. The region experienced near ideal growing conditions in 2015 - warm, sunny days combined with cool nights and just the right amount of rain. This elegant Chianti truly reflects the noble Italian varietal, Sangiovese, which has ruled Tuscany for centuries. The harmonious balance of ripe cherry fruit and silken texture with a lick of spice is sure to deliver a memorable experience.
Cabernet is still "King of California." and one sip of this rich, lush gem will show you why. Premium Cabernet grapes selected from multiple California growing regions were blended under the direction of Napa native and second generation winemaker Aaron Bader. Sumptuous and engaging, it offers melodic impressions of cassis, plum, dark berries and dried herbs. The addition of a few other red varieties lends added complexity. Aaron’s deft touch and barrel ageing have made this one of our most popular wines. Delicious!
Barossa is recognized as Australia’s most famous wine region and it’s the region’s expression of Shiraz that has resonated strongest around the world. 2012 Barossa Valley Winemaker of the Year Fiona Donald has built a stellar reputation for crafting premium Aussie Shiraz, with some selling for $150 a bottle. With the Sophie’s "Palm Block" Shiraz Fiona has achieved a masterful balance of elegance and signature Barossa Shiraz personality (ripe, red and purple fruits with a sophisticated, fine and savory spice and tannin profile) which will keep you and your guests coming back for more.
Winemaker Eric Monin combines his tremendous drive and passion with his experience crafting world-class Pinot Noirs in Burgundy to craft exceptional Pinot Noirs from grapes sourced from the sun drenched fields of southern France. The grapes for this wine were grown at the foothills of the Pyrenees, where moderate temperatures and the clay and limestone soil offer the perfect growing conditions for Pinot Noir. Featuring a plush and harmonious palate with ripe, sweet fruit flavors reminiscent of wild strawberries, raspberries and fresh plums, this wine is simple, fresh and bright. The partial ageing in large, old oak barrels helps give a high degree of finesse to the long finish.
There’s no denying the broad appeal of the soft, approachable character of quality Merlot. It’s the best-selling red varietal here in the U.S. This distinguished example benefits from grapes sourced from some of the most respected growers around the state of California as well as the inclusion of other red varietals. Brimming with personality, this wine is fruitful and easy-drinking. Notes of raspberry, black olive, plum and dried herbs are seamlessly melded together with a velvety, sensuous mouthfeel. A real crowd pleaser.