Wine Awards Issue 2025

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CONTENTS Tasty bar snacks at LA’s wine-focused Bar Etoile.

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Editor’s Letter Life among the vines.

Best of the West

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Hilt’s new tasting

experiences; hotelier Avi

Brosh on designing for wine country; tour the boho

bucolic interiors at Clark Ferrea winery.

14 Putting Down Roots

A winemaking couple with a penchant for warm

modernism create a dream home, and a transportive

tasting room, in the rolling hills of Healdsburg.

Wine Country 24 Travel Guide Some of our favorite wine

resorts, hotels, and regions in the West .

36 Star Power

A little bit French, a lot L.A.,

Bar Etoile in L.A.’s emerging Melrose Hill arts district is setting the bar high for a new model of wine bar.

Wine 45 International Competition Winners A directory of the winners

of this year’s competition.

Cheers to the wineries raising the bar on drinking wine in

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the West and beyond.

ON THE COVER

Hanging by the pool in Healdsburg.

Photograph by TH O MAS J. STO RY

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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Michael A. Reinstein

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Thomas J. Story

Life Among the Vines

TRAVEL EDITOR

Krista Simmons SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR

If you’ve ever enjoyed a tasting flight mere yards from where the grapes that made the wine you’re drinking were grown; if you’ve ever driven the winding roads of a viticultural area; or—let’s just say it—if you have a pulse, “Wine Country” is one of those phrases that makes you go aaaahhh. The picturesque rolling hills, the people passionate about turning fickle grapes and unpredictable weather into transcendent juice, the pursuit of an irrational but always delightful tradition, charming hotels, and, above all, delicious wine often served with exceptional food.

It’s with that vision of a complete and total Western lifestyle experience in mind that we put together this issue to accompany the announcement of the winners of the annual Sunset International Wine Competition. Thousands of bottles from the wonderful wine countries of the world were tasted, the winners selected, the medals given. And to honor the wineries and people who have created such drinkable art, we’re sharing stories of visionary hoteliers and winemakers, restaurateurs, architects, and designers who create the living backdrop against which wine is grown, made, poured, and enjoyed.

Cheers to the winners—and to the talents who make life in the West, and the life of wine, worth toasting!

Kristin Guy

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Le Petit Pali Arrives in Napa

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A new kind of inn brings Palisociety’s irreverent charm and layered design sensibility to wine country.

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and connected to place.” With the St. Helena property, located on three acres surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills, Brosh set out to create a bespoke version of that vintage hotel spirit, one that’s layered, irreverent, and unmistakably Napa.

What inspired you to bring Le Petit Pali to Napa Valley, and how did you want it to feel different from your coastal and urban locations?

We started Le Petit Pali with the idea of redefining the classic B&B and creating something bespoke,

layered, and deeply tied to its surroundings. St. Helena had the right scale and history. It’s a smalltown setting with real character.

It’s about offering an almost residential experience.

You’ve described the design as “irreverent style” layered with Napa’s classic aesthetic.

What’s an example of a detail that captures that balance?

There are no rules behind our aesthetic. It’s a mix of eras, silhouettes, and residential details. It’s not punk rock, but it has that independent spirit. Think preppy meets

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With its cream-washed walls, plaid textiles, and checkerboard floors, Le Petit Pali St. Helena reimagines the classic Napa Valley inn. Founder Avi Brosh shares how the brand’s signature style translates from coast to vineyard—and why this jewel-box property reflects both California history and fresh vision.

For Avi Brosh, founder of Palisociety, the idea behind Le Petit Pali has always been to flip the traditional bed-and-breakfast model on its head. “California’s most desirable towns were built in more modest times,” he says. “Those early lodgings were simple, personal,

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Palisociety founder Avi Brosh.

“ Good design isn’t just visual; it’s cultural and sensory.”

How did the property’s three acres of vineyards and natural landscape influence your design decisions?

The surroundings dictated a lot. The flow between interiors and vineyards, the way terraces frame the views.

The palette and patterns nod to American and European bohemian traditions.

There are stripes, florals,

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and textures that feel lived in but elevated.

The Main House feels like a private home. How did you approach circulation and communal spaces like the breakfast rooms and Garden Bar?

Many of our guests are design-savvy. They appreciate thoughtful spatial flow.

We designed rooms where people naturally gather and start conversations. The

lounge, breakfast area, and firepit are social moments built into the architecture.

You’ve partnered with makers like Woodhouse Chocolate, Faust Winery, and Model Bakery. How do these collaborations shape the guest experience?

These partnerships create an instant connection to St. Helena. Guests recognize a Model Bakery English

muffin or a local chocolate and smile. It’s a nod to place. Good design isn’t just visual, it’s also cultural and sensory.

Napa Valley has no shortage of high-end inns. What makes Le Petit Pali’s design approach stand out?

We do what feels right and avoid the on-the-nose clichés. No surfboards on walls in Laguna; no heavy

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jazz—elegant, but never stiff.

The common spaces at Le Petit Pali St. Helena are evocative of wine country while completely avoiding the typical regional design tropes.

red-green Napa tropes here. It’s about intuitive, layered storytelling. We aim for something personal and fresh.

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From cream-washed walls to plaid textiles, what materials or colors were essential to your vision—and how do you source them?

After 20 properties in five years, we’ve developed systems. I start sourcing a year out—mixing vintage finds with custom pieces.

Today, 95% of guest room furniture is made inhouse. That control lets us shape silhouettes, proportions, and palette in a way that’s both nostalgic and playful.

Clark Ferrea Winery Redefines San Joaquin Wine Country

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On the historic grounds of Zinc House Farm, the Franzia family’s newest project fuses wine, design, and sustainability—creating a destination that feels both timeless and boldly modern.

In Escalon, along a quiet stretch of Highway 120, the future of California wine country is taking shape. Clark Ferrea Winery, the newest chapter in the Franzia family’s storied winemaking legacy, is a vision for how wine, farming, and design can converge to tell a richer story about place.

Built on the historic grounds of Zinc House Farm, Clark Ferrea is a working winery, a farm, and a cultural hub rolled into one. The

10,000-square-foot arbor that greets visitors creates a dramatic threshold, framing views of the surrounding San Joaquin countryside and signaling that this is no ordinary winery visit. A monumental sculpture by British artist Conrad Shawcross anchors the landscape, offering a contemporary counterpoint to the rows of vines and farmland beyond.

Inside, designer Alexis Banks Humiston has crafted interiors that are both transportive and deeply rooted in California history. The centerpiece is a custom de Gournay wallpaper—three years in the making—that depicts a Yosemite-inspired scene in the style of Hudson River School luminists, its rose-gold accents catching the light like a Sierra sunset. The result is a tasting

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The spaces at Clark Ferrea Winery are by turns bucolic and functional, but always warm and welcoming.

room that feels like a living painting, a space where past and present coalesce.

Sustainability is at the heart of the project. The winery was designed with a high-performance building envelope, advanced energy systems, and regenerative farming practices that exceed environmental standards. Beyond wine, the property features an organic produce store highlighting Zinc House Farm’s own fruits, vegetables, and flowers alongside goods from neighboring farms.

Programming is equally ambitious: seasonal camps for kids, workshops in regenerative farming and natural dyeing, and events that invite guests to engage with the land.

“Everything either needs to have

flowers, beautiful leaves, or another element that shines,” says grounds supervisor David Anderson, who has added a rose garden featuring more than 400 species.

The winery’s very name honors Frances Zulieme Bell Clark and Teresa Ferroggiaro Ferrea—two pioneering women in the family’s lineage—while fourth-generation winemaker Carol Franzia crafts the wines. Together, they represent a continuation of the family’s mission: to make wine accessible, to celebrate the land, and to tell a story that is uniquely of California.

Clark Ferrea is a reimagining of what wine country can be: immersive, educational, and profoundly connected to its roots.

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The Hilt Estate’s new Hideaway Experience puts Santa Ynez on your speed dial.

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CARY WILTON

Private Pour

Santa Ynez wine country is having a moment—and at The Barn at The Hilt Estate, that moment comes with a key to your own private indooroutdoor lounge. The estate’s recently launched Hideaway Experience gives groups of up to 10 guests exclusive access to the Hideaway Room, an intimate space tucked into the rolling Sta. Rita Hills landscape.

Instead of a traditional tasting, guests enjoy a curated bottle service showcasing the “greatest hits” from The Hilt and its sister property JONATA, two of Santa Barbara County’s most acclaimed estates. The Hilt’s coastal vineyards in the Sta. Rita Hills are known for wines with cool-climate verve and precision, while JONATA’s Ballard Canyon property leans into Rhône and Bordeaux varietals with richness and structure. Side by side, they reveal the extraordinary range of the region.

The Hideaway Experience is designed for lingering—think relaxed conversations, leisurely pours, and panoramic views framed by sleek modern architecture. It’s no wonder the estate’s Jamala Experience— a greatest-hits flight of JONATA and The Hilt wines—was featured in Season 2 of With Love, Meghan.

Whether you’re a serious collector or simply want to uncork Santa Ynez in style, The Barn at The Hilt’s Hideaway Experience delivers a rare combination of privacy, place, and impeccable wine.

CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM LEFT: CARY WILTON (2); DANIELLE HONEA

PUTTING DOWN ROOTS A winemaking couple with a penchant for warm modernism create a dream home, and a transportive tasting room, in the rolling hills of Healdsburg.

Story by CH RI STI N E LE N N O N Photographs by TH O MAS J. STO RY

Mike Lucia and Jill Shadek at home in Healdsburg. Little Sherpa lounge chair and ottoman in sheepskin and walnut, a reproduction of a 1938 Viggo Boesen design, from Eternity Modern.

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Pouring over wine labels for clues

about the liquid inside is a favorite pastime of aesthetic oenophiles. The font and the graphics have the potential to reveal the vintner’s taste and priorities in a way that a price point or a grape variety doesn’t. What’s even more revealing about their values is to see how a winemaker lives. Catch a glimpse of their turf, their tasting room, and (if you’re lucky) their home, and their point of view

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is as clear as a Sonoma sky.

Winery owner and interior designer Jill Shadek and her husband and business partner Mike Lucia went all-in when they designed their Healdsburg home with an attached tasting room. The couple owns Cole Ranch and Rootdown, based in Mendocino and Healdsburg, and produce innovative, organic wines from dry-farmed vines with minimal intervention. When Shadek and Lucia hired Bay Area architectural designer Erik Kramer of the design/build firm Social Studio, they contracted Matthew Bowles of TenBooks Studio to join the team

Opposite: The lower level Rootdown tasting room is insulated by the surrounding hillside. An elaborately veined gray marble counter anchors the space. This page: The angular exterior facade is blackened shou-sugiban wood and native California Monterey cypress reclaimed by local artisan Evan Shivley of Aborica. The unfinished wood will naturally patina and turn silver over time.

Leon Hordijk of Studio Foliosa designed the terraced garden.

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Left: The overall design of the home and garden features minimal intervention and natural materials like corten steel, stone, and gravel, which has the added benefit of being fire-resistant.

Above: The tasting room is accessed by a large pivot door, and has an adjacent terrace.

The custom casework wine storage is by Ogee Millwork.

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and contribute to the design of their dream house.

The goal was to create a property that embodies their commitment to sustainable practices, and their embrace of minimalism both in winemaking and design.

“That’s an interesting design challenge with a single-family home. We had to figure out how to let the public in and also maintain privacy in the home,” says Bowles. The upper two levels are the family living areas, and they’re more playful, with angular volumetric forms that create dramatic interior spaces.”

Initially, Kramer, Bowles, and Shadek intended to

modernize an existing 1960s house on the property, which had been trucked in from another location and nestled in the hillside. For better or worse, the team determined that a fresh start was in order.

“We kept that idea of partially burying the house in the earth in the design concept, but we decided to start over for a new build,” says Bowles. “The footprint of the house is the same as it was and we used a bit of the foundation. The low volume that’s in the hillside is clad in plaster, and that creates a massive, solid base to the house. The tasting room and the wine cellar are

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Left, top: The primary bathroom’s scenestealing shower has a zero-post corner and windows. Materials like tadelakt plaster walls, Fireclay tile, and a long Quartzite Jasmine shaving bench are as elegant as they are functional. Below: the kitchen’s lack of upper cabinetry allows for unobstructed views. Right, clockwise from top left: A terracotta pink sofa

by Mario Marenco for Arflex and sky blue painted cabinet fronts are bold accents in an otherwise neutral palette. Walnut tambour panels in the living room complement and contrast the wider wood plank walls. Bowles kept the original footprint of the 1960s foundation, but added 1,000 square feet by building vertically.

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down there and it doesn’t need air conditioning.

It stays naturally cooled by the earth. It’s moody, dark, and durable. The upper two floors are lighter and more playful.”

Their design is an unapologetically modern, angular alternative to the area’s ubiquitous farmhouse.

Unfinished Monterey Cypress board and batten exterior siding will silver over time. And the surrounding terraced garden lets the breathtaking natural surroundings take center stage. Inside, the team committed to using simple materials like corten steel, terrazzo tile, and dark wood paneling in exacting and creative ways.

“What’s crazy about the house is how detailed Jill allowed us to get,” says Bowles. “There’s nothing in the house that doesn’t flush out or plane out. All of the doors in that walnut paneling are blind and hidden. It’s a very high level of detailing that’s a pain in the butt for a contractor, but makes the house feel very integrated.”

Bowles describes the look as earthy modernism, which is matched by the palette of dusty rose, terracotta, and sky blue.

“It was really important to the three of us, Erik,

Jill, and myself, to use raw materials with integrity and honesty,” he says, pointing out the walnut kitchen cabinetry and subtle quartzite stone from Brazil.

“We didn’t use a high gloss finish anywhere. For the stone, we went with a leathered finish that has a soft, supple feel.”

The home’s most remarkable feature happens to be in the most private space, the primary bathroom with a shower that opens up completely to a view of Chalk Hill.

“That sink is all Erik, who designed the marble vanity to run through the glass into the shower,” says Bowles. “We worked hard to get that zero-post corner so we could open up those windows, so it felt spacious and calming. And we got that top-down light like you’d get from a skylight, which is different from the light from a window. When you’re in there it feels like an outdoor shower about 30 feet off the ground.”

The result is equal parts rooted in nature and suspended in beautiful, open space. It’s both grounded and light as a feather, fun, not too serious, and punctuated with sunshine. Like you could bottle it and drink it, and savor every sip.

Left: Hordijk’s landscape design prioritized proper drainage along the hillside and minimal impact on the natural environment.

Wood decking around the pool is subtle and minimal.

Right: La Cantina bi-fold doors open on to the broad deck. Focusing on a lowsheen aesthetic, even the stone countertops were honed for a leathery, glossfree finish.

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There’s nothing like the thrill of tapping into terroir to the fullest and tasting wine where it was made.

Here are the Sunset Travel Award-winning hotels, wineries, and destinations to visit now.

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The New Inn

Bella Union Winery

The New Inn

Napa Valley that feels as much

California’s famed Temecula

country social club as it does a

escape with glamorous accom-

residence program and culinary

The New Inn, nestled in Southern

like an indoor-outdoor wine

wine country, offers an exclusive

tasting center. With an artists in

modations and access to the re-

offerings, it’s a dynamic spin on

gion’s top wineries through com-

the vinous good life.

plimentary tasting cards. Guests enjoy curated experiences like

MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa

hot-air balloon rides, horseback adventures, and couples’ massages, all while fostering community and creating lasting memories in a breathtaking setting.

Bella Union Winery

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relaxing modern farmhouse resort in the heart of the town of

Sonoma. The ratio of 69 rooms

to 6 acres allows for privacy and space to stroll the grounds and enjoy the firepits, pool, sculp-

Far Niente’s newest winery and

tures, and art (there’s an excel-

el tones, a super chic addition to

or simply spa the day away. Be

tasting room is all earth and jew-

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City and country combine at this

lent artist residency program),

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The West is home to some of the best wine growing regions in the world, as well as some of the most beautiful hotels and resorts to stay in and enjoy the fruits of the wineries, and tasting rooms that make wine travel so satisfying.

In our annual travel awards, we routinely honor the lodging and regions for delivering superlative experiences and hospitality. Here’s a collection of the wine country destinations that we think you should visit this year. Cheers!

MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa

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San Luis Obispo County

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Far Niente Winery

rants to experience the bounty of the surrounding countryside.

San Luis Obispo County

Here, adventure comes in many

forms—whether it’s hiking to wild-

flower-covered peaks in Montaña

de Oro, surfing the coast’s 80 miles

of shoreline, spotting elephant seals and monarch butterflies, or swinging above vibrant hillsides at the

Instagram-famous “Serenity Swing.”

Travelers can also indulge in the

region’s rich farm-to-table culture

and top it all off with a visit to one of our favorite up-and-already there wine regions, Paso Robles.

Far Niente Winery

Known for its impeccable cabs and chards, this family-owned Napa

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winery established in 1885 has stood the test of time.

Gaige House

Tucked away in Glen Ellen, Gaige House is a serene, ultra-private

retreat where wine country charm

meets Japanese-inspired tranquility, complete with ryokan suites

featuring granite soaking tubs and

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sure to book at one of its restau-

onsen-style baths. With zen gar-

dens, creekside hammocks, morn-

ing yoga, and soundtracked serenity from Calabazas Creek, it’s a

hidden haven for deep relaxation and refined escape.

Hotel San Luis Obispo

This handsome boutique luxury

hotel in downtown San Luis Obispo offers a modern retreat on the

Central Coast. With a rooftop bar

Gaige House

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Hotel San Luis Obispo

Santa Maria Valley

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Healdsburg

offering sips, drinks, and views

of the rolling hills, plus three oth-

Soter Vineyards

er restaurants with local produce and proteins cooked with exacting technique, and sleek and chic rooms, Hotel SLO is a

uniquely sophisticated stay in the region and combines the best of city and country.

Santa Maria Valley

This destination is so much more than the regional style of barbecue that makes it famous. Its

cool maritime climate not only

makes for award-winning wines but also excellent outdoor ad-

ventures like hiking and mountain biking, craft beer tasting,

and shopping at indie boutiques.

Soter Vineyards

Soter puts conservation front and center at its biodynamic

Mineral Springs Ranch, where its nuanced Pinot Noirs and other

varietals are served alongside an optional Provisions Tasting menu of foraged and locally sourced,

seasonal ingredients: think mo-

rels, favas, duck confit, and Oregon birch syrup. This Willamette Valley experience is a relaxed

and celebratory combination

Solvang

of sustainability and luxury.

Solvang

Solvang captivates visitors with

its Danish-American charm, offering a delightful array of wine tasting, unique boutiques, and

artisan food experiences ranging from street cuisine to Michelinhonored, new-Californian fare.

Amid its enchanting architecture, guests can enjoy small-batch

and local events like the festive Solvang Julefest, ensuring an

unforgettable cultural escape on the West Coast.

Healdsburg

It’s a rare occasion to thumb

through an issue of Sunset and not see something about this

stunner of a town, which lies at

the crux of three of the region’s premier American Viticultural

Areas—Russian River Valley, Dry

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coffee, hand-bottled spices,

Echolands Estate

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Cliff Lede Vineyards

Valley. With world-class restaurants, eco-conscious boutique hotels, and the obvious wine

tasting, it’s the perfect spot to

situate yourself for an ideal wine country weekend.

Echolands Estate

The striking new estate and winery produces wine from top

Walla Walla fruit, boasts a tasting room cantilevered over Mill Creek, and offers spectacular views of the Blue Mountains.

The abundant rain allows for dry farming, making this a sustain-

able and stylish must-visit addition to the region.

Cliff Lede Vineyards

Located in Napa Valley’s prized Stags Leap District just outside

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of Yountville, Cliff Lede Vine-

yards makes stellar wines from

Alma Rosa Winery

owned and operated by the

winery in Santa Barbara, this

Here, you can try olive oils,

exceptional coastal cool cli-

seasoned nuts, as well as hot

bodiment of the Santa Rita

Yocha Dehe ranch-raised beef

As the first certified organic

Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation.

pioneering estate makes

wines, honey, beef jerky, and

mate wines that are the em-

and cold small plates featuring

Hills appellation.

and farm-fresh produce.

memorabilia.

Frank Family Vineyards

Petit Soleil

Abbey Road Farm

be synonymous with its Napa

17-room escape in San Luis

Carneros Chardonnay, and its

Riviera vibes with whimsical

some of the best grapes in

the appellation. With a winery designed by legend Howard Backen, the property offers

tastings of its excellent wines

in a beautiful setting filled with art and rock ’n’ roll

Abbey Road Farm is a dreamy

This cult producer will always

Petit Soleil is a charming

Valley Cabernet Sauvignon,

Obispo, channeling French

warm, welcoming hospitality.

design, luxe linens, and organic

and wake to a gourmet break-

Séka Hills Tasting Room

treated to farm-fresh break-

With a winery, tasting room, and

oil, and its new Capay Valley

and donkeys, this is farm life

Sacramento celebrates the oil

Willamette Valley escape where

you can sip estate-grown wines, sleep in chic converted silos,

fast crafted by Chef Will Preisch.

We’re big fans of Séka Hills olive

a cast of resident alpacas, pigs,

tasting room northwest of

with a seriously luxurious twist.

and other agricultural products produced by this company,

bath products. Guests are fasts, an aperitif hour with

local wine and cheese, and

warm, detail-driven hospitality, making every stay feel like home.

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Creek Valley, and Alexander

Abbey Road Farm

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Alma Rosa Winery

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ST R POWER A little bit French, a lot L.A., Bar Etoile in L.A.’s emerging Melrose Hill arts district is setting the bar high for a new model of wine bars in the West.

Story by H UG H GARVEY Photographs by TH O MAS J. STO RY

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Many roads lead to a restaurant opening:

Julian Kurland and Jill Bernheimer at Bar Etoile.

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meals eaten, restaurants visited for inspiration, research trips taken, recipes tasted, Pinterests pinned, and for one partner at the new restaurant Bar Etoile in Los Angeles, a single bottle of wine in France. Bar Etoile co-owner Jill Bernheimer had never tasted anything like it: It was alive and vibrant and a little earthy, and maybe what you’d call funky. She was on vacation at a restaurant in Paris and had no idea that she was drinking a bottle made by one of the pioneers of the natural wine movement, that contested genre of fermented grape juice that most can agree is based on minimal intervention, wild yeast, possibly biodynamic, probably organic, likely regeneratively farmed.

Inspired by this thrilling new-to-her (and at the time, newish to much of the United States) experience, she learned everything she could about natural wine, left her career in the entertainment industry, and opened a store specializing in natural wine, the first of its kind in Los Angeles. It’s called Domaine LA, which went on to spawn many imitators, and Bernheimer became known as a goddess of sorts of this lovely lowintervention movement. Her shop attracted Julian Kurland, a former beer sommelier and New York and L.A. restaurant veteran, who joined forces with Bernheimer at the shop and now as co-owner at Bar Etoile—the kind of restaurant with the right type of vibe, food, and wine to inspire career changes. Situated on a developing stretch of Western Avenue that’s home to a growing collection of award-winning restaurants, big-time and independent galleries, and fashion, furniture, and design stores, it’s very much of the moment in the evolution of this area of L.A. There’s the wine, of course, a wide-ranging list of natural-esque bottlings from around the world, smart cocktails, an elegant space designed by Lovers Unite with sexy banquettes and booths, a zinctopped bar in the center, and low, flattering lighting that combine to channel the chicer Parisian neo-bistros. The food from chef Travis Hayden is simple and artfully plated: chunky steak tartare, zippy crudo, two-day-brined rotisserie chicken with persimmon béarnaise, and, yes, steak frites. The recipes here are what we think of as the new California comfort cooking: built on well-sourced protein and farmers market ingredients; just rich enough to satisfy, but not so much to weigh you down; perfect with a good bottle of wine; perfect for a party to celebrate new beginnings.

Kumquat Gildas Legend has it that the Gilda—the spicy, salty, classic Basque bar snack, or pintxo— was named after the Rita Hayworth character in the eponymous film. The version served at Bar Etoile incorporates tangy-sweet kumquats, adding another zippy layer of flavor to this superlative nibble.

M A K ES 1 2 G I L DA S 6 kumquats, halved and seeds removed 12 pitted Castelvetrano olives 12 guindilla peppers 12 anchovies

12 martini skewers

1. For each skewer, start by threading one end of an anchovy onto the skewer.

2. Next, add an olive, then wrap the remaining anchovy around the olive and skewer the other end.

3. Follow by skewering a guindilla pepper, then finish with a kumquat half.

4. Repeat with the remaining

ingredients to make 12 Gildas.

Blistered Snap Peas with Feta and Walnut Gremolata

Walnut Gremolata

Spiced Almonds

¾ cup olive oil

Crunchy, sweet snap peas benefit from a green-fixing blanch and a quick turn in a super hot pan to play up their crisp character with a little toasty char. Rich walnut gremolata spiked with lemon and briny feta makes for a vibrant side dish.

¼ cup parsley leaves

Not too spicy and not too sweet, this elevated take on bar snacks is deceptively simple, the ideal little crunchy and slightly spicy treat to nibble on while you sip wine.

S E R V ES 4 1 qt. snap peas, blanched, shocked, and dried

2 Tbsp. neutral oil 1 cup feta

1 cup walnut gremolata (see recipe at right)

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. lemon juice

1. Blanch the snap peas in boiling water for 15 to 20

seconds until bright green,

¼ cup toasted walnuts 1/8

tsp. California chile

powder

then immediately transfer

Zest of 1 lemon

pletely. Drain and dry

1 tsp. microplaned or minced

1 Tbsp. California chile powder

¼ tsp. kosher salt

2 Tbsp. kosher salt

1. In a food processor, com-

Zest of 1 lime

to ice water to cool comthoroughly.

2. Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Sear half the snap peas

until blistered and slightly

charred, then remove and refrigerate.

3. To assemble, toss the

snap peas in a mixing

bowl with walnut gremolata and lemon juice.

Adjust seasoning with salt as needed.

4. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle feta on top.

1 tsp. lemon juice garlic

bine all the ingredients

and pulse until the parsley is finely chopped and the

S E R V ES 4 1 Tbsp. Guajillo chile powder 1 Tbsp. sugar

¼ cup olive oil

1 package toasted Marcona almonds

mixture is well blended.

1. In a small bowl, mix the chile powders,

lata in an airtight contain-

2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the

2. Store any leftover gremo-

er in the refrigerator for up to a week.

salt, and sugar until well combined.

toasted Marcona almonds with olive oil until evenly coated.

3. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the almonds and toss until fully coated.

4. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with fresh lime zest.

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Spatchcocked Roasted Chicken with Coriander Honey Smoked paprika and other chile powders give this simple roasted chicken satisfying bass notes, while the punch of coriander honey makes this a moreish dish.

Make the most of the hot oven and cook the roasted root vegetables (see recipe at right) at the same time.

S E R V ES 4 1 (3-lb.) chicken, spatchcocked 1 Tbsp. kosher salt

1 Tbsp. smoked paprika 1 Tbsp. onion powder

1 Tbsp. garlic powder 1 Tbsp. brown sugar

1 Tbsp. California chile powder 1 Tbsp. ground white pepper

¼ cup toasted coriander seeds, coarsely ground

½ cup honey

1. Prepare the Chicken: Rinse and pat

dry the chicken. Lay it breast-side down on a cutting board. Using heavy-duty scissors, cut along both sides of the

backbone and remove it. Flip the chicken over and press down on the breasts to flatten.

2. Season the Chicken: Mix the salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, brown sugar, chile powder, and white pepper in a bowl. Rub the seasoning evenly

over all sides of the chicken, ensuring it gets into every crevice. Refrigerate

Chef Travis Hayden of Bar Etoile

uncovered for up to 48 hours.

3. Roast the Chicken: Preheat the oven

to 360°F (180°C). Place the chicken in a roasting pan and surround it with the

prepared yams and potatoes (from the recipe at right). Roast for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

4. Make the Coriander Honey: Combine the honey and coriander seeds in a small saucepan. Heat over low for

30 minutes, then allow the honey to infuse for 20 minutes. Strain out the coriander seeds.

5. Serve: Let the chicken rest for 15 min-

utes after roasting. Carve the breasts, thighs, and drumsticks, and transfer

them to a serving platter. Drizzle with

Root Vegetables with Kewpie Crème Fraîche Japanese Kewpie mayo is made with all yolks, thus richer than the standard stuff, and it enriches one of the easiest, tastiest sauces we’ve had in years. Make extra and put it on pretty much everything.

S E R V ES 4 2 yams, cut into bite-size pieces 12 oz. small potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces

¼ cup olive oil 1 Tbsp. salt

coriander honey and serve with the

KEWPIE CRÈME FRAÎCHE:

crème fraîche.

¼ cup Kewpie mayonnaise

roasted root vegetables and Kewpie

½ cup crème fraîche

1 tsp. salt

1 Tbsp. lemon juice

1. Roast the Vegetables: Toss the yams and potatoes in olive oil

and salt. Place them in the roasting pan alongside the chicken and roast until tender, about 1 hour.

2. Make the Kewpie Crème Fraîche: In a small bowl, whisk together

crème fraîche, Kewpie mayonnaise, salt, and lemon juice.

3. Serve: Arrange the roasted vegetables around the chicken and

serve with a side of Kewpie crème fraîche for dipping.

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HaNdCrAfTeD ZiNfAnDeLs FrOm SoNoMa’S MoSt StOrIeD RiDgElInE.

WeKnOwJaCkWiNe

WeKnOwJaCk.WiNe

Every year we host

the Sunset International Wine Competition

and we’re continually impressed by the excellence of the

entries. To guide you

to the best bottles, we assemble a panel of expert judges and

taste our way through

hundreds of bottles that collectively represent

what’s being produced throughout the West

and beyond. And then we award the medals.

As in years past, the wines and wineries listed here deliver

incredible flavor, the highest production

standards, and, above all, deliciousness in the glass.

THE

COMPETITION JUDGES Traci Dutton

Head Buyer Culinary Institute of America, Greystone, Sommelier

Penny Gadd-Coster

Champagne and wine maker, Distiller

Jennifer JB Kelly

Sommelier, Wholesaler and buyer for wine and spirits

Marissa Patrick

Mixologist, Sommelier, Buyer, Instructor

Greg Santini

Master Distiller

THOMAS J. STORY

Larry Van Aalst

Media, Sommelier

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FOLDED HILLS

2019 Ultra Brut Estate Grown; Bottled and Produced, Methode Traditionnelle

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IMAGERY ESTATE WINERY 2022 Pallas Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends = > $75 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class, Best of the Best, Best Red Score: 98 Appellation: Sonoma Valley Price: $98 Tasting Notes: Tasty; layered palate; rich middle; nice rich caramel; elegance. imagerywinery.com

BROCKMEYER FAMILY WINES 2024 Albariño Otis Vineyard Category: Spanish White Award: Double Gold, Best of Class; Best White Score: 98 Appellation: Yakima Valley Price: $21 Tasting Notes: Honeysuckle; lime; toasty and complex. brockmeyerwines.com

Category: Sparkling White < 2.5% rs Award: Double Gold, Best of Class; Best Sparkling Score: 99 Appellation: Carneros Price: $52 Tasting Notes: Good structure; richness; notable lemon; citrus curd; classic. domainecarneros.com

JACK POUST & COMPANY, INC.

Category: Varietal Roses Award: Double Gold, Best of Class; Best Rose Score: 98 Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley Price: $35 Tasting Notes: Good weight; pretty; white grapefruit. foldedhills.com

Presidential NV 20 Year Old Tawny Port Category: Port Award: Double Gold, Best of Class; Best Dessert/Port Score: 95 Appellation: Porto DOC Price: $57.99 Tasting Notes: Hazelnut; maple; clean and long finish. jackpoust.com

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A toast to Temecula

M AY Y O U A LWAY S BE WELCOMED

WITH OPEN ARMS, OPEN MINDS, AND AN OPEN BOTTLE OF WINE

T E M E C U L AW I N E S . O R G

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ACQUIESCE WINERY & VINEYARDS 2024 Grenache Rosé Lodi Rules, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Varietal Roses Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 97 Appellation: Mokelumne River Price: $35 Tasting Notes: Watermelon; rhubarb; floral; lovely. whitewinewinery.com

AVINODOS WINES 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District Single Vineyard Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 97 Appellation: Napa Valley; Stags Leap District Price: $66 Tasting Notes: Big; dark; chocolate Cab; bold tannins; strong; lasting finish. avinodos.com

2021 Petit Verdot Barrel Aged Category: Petit Verdot Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 98 Appellation: Columbia Valley; White Bluffs Price: $47 Tasting Notes: Nice chocolate; dark and deep; good tannins. barristerwinery.com

BARTHOLOMEW ESTATE WINERY 2023 Press Release Category: Proprietary (House) Red Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 95 Appellation: Sonoma Valley Price: $75 Tasting Notes: Smooth mid-palate; nice balance between earth and fruit; full body; long; balanced finish. bartholomewestate.com

BAYERNMOOR CELLARS NV White Pinot Noir Category: Other White Varietals Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 96 Appellation: Washington State Price: $20 Tasting Notes: Crunchy cherry; great acid; floral with lemon; grapefruit and rose petal. bayernmoor.com

BELLA LUNA ESTATE WINERY 2021 Estate Riserva Native Yeast, Unfined, Unfiltered, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Italian Type Red Blends Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 95 Appellation: Paso Robles; Templeton Gap District Price: $58 Tasting Notes: Good balance; structure is great. bellalunawine.com

BELLE FIORE WINERY Belle Arte 2021 Cabernet Franc Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Cabernet Franc Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 98 Appellation: Rogue Valley Price: $37 Tasting Notes: Balance of oak and spice; flint; dried herb; black cherry. bellefiorewine.com

BLUE FARM 2022 Gap’s Crown Vineyard Single Vineyard Category: Pinot Noir = > $75 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 98 Appellation: Petaluma Gap Price: $85 Tasting Notes: Full-bodied; dried berries with layers of spice; well-integrated and balanced. bluefarmwines.com

2022 Laceroni Chardonnay Single Vineyard

2023 Sonoma Coast Barrel Aged

Category: Chardonnay = > $75 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 97 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $75 Tasting Notes: White peach; lemon; slight vanilla; soft palate; minerality; shows restraint. bluefarmwines.com

Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 96 Appellation: Sonoma Coast Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Elegant; smooth with a nice mouthfeel; strawberry pie and earth. bluefarmwines.com

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Double Gold Jack Poust & Company; Inc. Presidential NV 20 Year Old Tawny Port Category: Port Award: Double Gold, Best of Class; Best Dessert/Port Score: 95 Appellation: Porto DOC Price: $57.99 jackpoust.com

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BOGLE FAMILY WINE COLLECTION

Tasting Notes: Strawberry and textured tannins; full ripe fruit; total Russian River! boglewinery.com

Clemency 2022 Pinot Noir Barrel Aged

BRICOLEUR VINEYARDS LLC

Category: Pinot Noir $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 98 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $24

2022 Kick Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Category: Cabernet Sauvignon = > $75 Award: Double Gold, Best of

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Double Gold AvinoDos Wines 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon - Stags Leap District Single Vineyard Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 97 Appellation: Napa Valley; Stags Leap District Price: $66 avinodos.com

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Class Score: 97 Appellation: Fountaingrove District Price: $100 Tasting Notes: Red fruit; dark cherry; rhubarb; earthy; ageable. bricoleurvineyards.com

2024 Kick Ranch Viognier Estate Category: Viognier Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 98 Appellation: Fountaingrove District Price: $40 Tasting Notes: Nice plush palate; white chocolate and macadamia nut; floral and perfumy; mouthfeel is delicious. bricoleurvineyards.com

CAROL SHELTON WINES 2022 Wild Thing Zin Organically Grown; Old Vine Category: Zinfandel = < $20 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 96 Appellation: Mendocino County Price: $19.99 Tasting Notes: Red currant; pomegranate; spice and earth; creamy; cherry pie; balanced. carolshelton.com

2023 Black Magic Late Harvest Late Harvest Category: LH Red Varietals Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 98 Appellation: Sonoma County Price: $21.99 Tasting Notes: Bramble; boysenberry; dense; balanced sweetness. carolshelton.com

CARTER CREEK WINERY RESORT AND SPA 2023 Roussanne Category: Other White Varietals Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 98 Appellation: Texas High Plains Price: $28 Tasting Notes: Silky; true to varietal; remarkable finish.

COLLINA DE BELLA 2023 Syrah Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Syrah / Shiraz > $20.01 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 96 Appellation: Winters Highlands Price: $42 Tasting Notes: Very Syrah-y; cool climate; cherry and violets. collinadebella.com

DAVIS FAMILY VINEYARDS 2021 Sparkling Rose de Noir Methode Champenoise Category: Sparkling Rose < 2.5% rs Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 98 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $65 Tasting Notes: Strawberry blossoms; raspberry; lively on the palate. daviswines.com

DELICATO FAMILY WINES Francis Ford Coppola Director’s Cut 2022 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 95 Appellation: Alexander Valley Price: $30 Tasting Notes: True to AVA; rich; soft; well-balanced; dark cherry and ripe fruit; pleasantly balanced finish. delicato.com

DIABLO PASO WINES, LLC La Blanca 2024 Chardonnay Unoaked Category: Chardonnay $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 98 Appellation: Monterey County Price: $28 Tasting Notes: Ripe multiple apples; apricot; peach; pomelo; good acidity and finish. diablopasowines.com

DOUBLE FORTE WINE Storyteller 2023 Pinot Noir Category: Pinot Noir = < $20 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 96 Appellation: Sonoma County Price: $14.99

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Tasting Notes: Mushroom; rhubarb; whole body styling; lingering; tart finish.

DUTCHER CROSSING WINERY 2021 Cut Root Vineyard Barrel Aged Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 99 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $61 Tasting Notes: Good oak; jackfruit and cherry. dutchercrossingwinery.com

FIVE STAR CELLARS 2018 Syrah Category: Syrah / Shiraz > $20.01 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 96 Appellation: Walla Walla Valley Price: $44 Tasting Notes: Lovely fruit; plum; berries; graphite; violets; varietally correct. fivestarcellars.com

FREIXENET MIONETTO USA Gloria Ferrer NV Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Blancs Category: Sparkling White < 2.5% rs Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 97 Appellation: Carneros; Sonoma Price: $25 Tasting Notes: Pears; mousse; refreshing; fully dynamic autolysis. freixenetmionettousa.com

FURTHERMORE WINES 2022 Gap’s Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 98 Appellation: Petaluma Gap Price: $65 Tasting Notes: Varietally correct; notes of allspice; well-balanced; lasting finish; rich and tart. furthermorewines.com

GALLO Barefoot Bubbly NV Pinot Grigio Bubbly Category: Sparkling White = > 2.5% rs Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 95 Appellation: California Price: $9.99 Tasting Notes: Floral; white peach; creamy and tangy; fruity nose. ejgallo.com

Barefoot Cellars NV Chardonnay Category: Chardonnay = < $20 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 97 Appellation: California Price: $6.99 Tasting Notes: Crisp green apple; melon; very fruity; full on palate with long finish; menthol and juniper. ejgallo.com

Barefoot Cellars NV Red Moscato Category: Muscat Varietals > 5.1% rs Award: Double Gold, Best of Class

Score: 98 Appellation: California Price: $6.99 Tasting Notes: Pomegranate; cherry; plums; nice texture. ejgallo.com

HALLECK VINEYARD

Viarae NV Prosecco Rose’

Category: Gewurztraminer < 3.0% rs Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 97 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $54 Tasting Notes: Spicy; nice clean finish. halleckvineyard.com

Category: Presecco Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 95 Appellation: Prosecco Rose DOC Price: $19.99 Tasting Notes: Raspberry and cream; nice texture; floral. ejgallo.com

GIBBS VINEYARDS 2022 Cabernet Franc Barrel Aged Category: Cabernet Franc Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 99 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $40 Tasting Notes: Red fruits; chewy; supple; long lingering finish; concentrated; savory; spice. gibbsnapavalley.com

GRATUS VINEYARDS 2019 Napa Valley Malbec Estate Grown Category: Malbec Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 96 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Blueberries; violets and baking spices; intense nose and flavor; long finish. gratusvineyards.com

2024 Dry Gewurztraminer Calandrelli Vineyard Single Vineyard

HUSCH VINEYARDS 2024 Chenin Blanc Category: Chenin Blanc Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 97 Appellation: Mendocino Price: $18 Tasting Notes: Juicy nectar; citrus blossoms; geranium; spicy; herbal; orchard fruit; very complex. huschvineyards.com

2024 Late Harvest Gewurztraminer Category: LH White Varietals Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 98 Appellation: Anderson Valley Price: $30 Tasting Notes: Pear and sweet grapefruit. huschvineyards.com

J RICKARDS WINERY

Valley; Sonoma County Price: $47 Tasting Notes: Grape skin; plum; rich blackberry; black cherry; touch of menthol; delicious.

J. LOHR VINEYARDS & WINES 2023 J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay Certified California Sustainable, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Chardonnay = < $20 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 97 Appellation: Arroyo Seco Price: $14 Tasting Notes: Tropical fruit; good acid/oak balance. jlohr.com

2023 J. Lohr Fog’s Reach Pinot Noir Certified California Sustainable, Estate Grown Produced and Bottled Category: Pinot Noir $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 98 Appellation: Arroyo Seco Price: $35 Tasting Notes: Elegant; silky texture; good weight; lovely floral aroma; layers of black & blueberry; sophisticated style. jlohr.com

2022 Petite Sirah Wild Yeast Reserve Reserve, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled

2024 J. Lohr Bay Mist White Riesling Certified California Sustainable, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled

Category: Petite Sirah Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 97 Appellation: Alexander

Category: Riesling dry 0.0 - 0.9% rs Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 96

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Appellation: Arroyo Seco Price: $13 Tasting Notes: Classic Riesling; layered; honey. jlohr.com

KING ESTATE WINERY 2024 Rosé of Pinot Noir Category: Pinot Noir Roses Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 98 Appellation: Willamette Valley Price: $20 Tasting Notes: Juicy watermelon; strawberry; nice mouthfeel. kingestate.com

KORBEL CHAMPAGNE CELLARS NV Sweet Rosé Methode Champenoise Category: Sparkling Rose = > 2.5% rs Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 96 Appellation: California Price: $14 Tasting Notes: White raspberry; honeysuckle; dainty and subtle. korbel.com

KUKERI WINES 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Single Vineyard Category: Sauvignon Blanc > $20.01 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 98 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $30 Tasting Notes: Dried herbs; green tea; hint of mustard on nose; slightly grassy. kukeriwines.com

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LIONSTONE INTERNATIONAL Cabalie 2024 Viognier Blend Category: Other White Blends Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 98 Appellation: Vin de France Price: $17.99 Tasting Notes: Peachy; melon; apricot; stone fruit.

Sartirano Figli 2023 Nas-cetta Category: Italian White Varietals Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 98 Appellation: Langhe DOC Price: $32.99 Tasting Notes: Herbal; white flower; minerality; balanced acidity; wells balanced fresh clean crisp finish.

MARYHILL WINERY 2022 Dolcetto Art Den Hoed Vineyard Painted Hills Single Vineyard Series Category: Italian Red Varietals Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 98 Appellation: Columbia Valley Price: $61 Tasting Notes: Savory; plush; silky; leathery; blackberry. maryhillwinery.com

2022 Sangiovese Proprietor’s Reserve Category: Sangiovese Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 97 Appellation: Columbia Valley Price: $47 Tasting Notes: Restrained;

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bright fruit; basil; rosemary; Old World style. maryhillwinery.com

2022 Syrah Les Collines Vineyard Single Vineyard Series Category: Syrah / Shiraz > $20.01 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 98 Appellation: Walla Walla Valley Price: $57 Tasting Notes: Concentrated black fruit with nice texture; well-made and balanced. maryhillwinery.com

MAZZOCCO SONOMA WINERY 2022 Zinfandel Verano Old Vine Reserve Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 98 Appellation: Dry Creek Valley Price: $58 Tasting Notes: Ripe plum; good concentration; savory; well structured tannins. mazzocco.com

MCGRAIL VINEYARDS AND WINERY 2022 Shamus Patrick Red Blend Lucky 8 Vineyards, Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 98 Appellation: Livermore Valley Price: $46 Tasting Notes: Red currants; hearty; nutty; savory; integrated. mcgrailvineyards.com

MCPRICE MYERS WINES

NOTRE VUE ESTATE WINE GROUP

2023 High on the Hog

2021 Merlot Certified Sustainable, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled

Category: Other Red Blends Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 98 Appellation: Paso Robles Price: $20 Tasting Notes: Very lush and complete; long finish. mcpricemyers.com

MILL CREEK VINEYARDS 2022 Waterwheel Red Wine Blend Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends = < $20 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 95 Appellation: Dry Creek Valley Price: $19.99 Tasting Notes: Toast; sweet spice; cherry. millcreekwinery.com

NICHELINI FAMILY WINERY 2024 Caterina Reserve Estate Bottled Category: Semillon Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 95 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Light peach and nectarine; complex with green apple and citrus; good acidity. nicheliniwinery.com

Category: Merlot > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 96 Appellation: Chalk Hill Price: $52 Tasting Notes: Beautiful berry notes; concentrate. notrevueestate.com

OPTIO VINEYARDS 2022 Tempranillo Barrel Aged Category: Tempranillo Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 96 Appellation: Paso Robles Geneseo District Price: $65 Tasting Notes: Integrated; good VA. optiovineyards.com

PENNYROYAL FARM 2023 Muscat Vin Doolsey Category: Fortified Other Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 95 Appellation: Anderson Valley Price: $32 Tasting Notes: Classy Muscat personality; not overpowering. pennyroyalfarm.com

PEZZI KING VINEYARDS 2022 Hunny Hill Reserve Zinfandel Category: Zinfandel = > $75

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Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 99 Appellation: Dry Creek Valley Price: $75 Tasting Notes: Very rich blackberry fruit; full bodied; long mid-palate. pezziking.com

2022 Row 22 Reserve Zinfandel Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 96 Appellation: Dry Creek Valley Price: $55 Tasting Notes: Tart; toast; juicy lingering finish. pezziking.com

PICCHETTI WINERY 2023 Brother’s Blend Category: Rhone Type Red Blends Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 98 Appellation: Monterey County; Arroyo Seco Price: $42.95 Tasting Notes: Black raspberry components; well integrated excellent balance and long finish. picchetti.com

RODNEY STRONG WINE ESTATES 2023 Chalk Hill Chardonnay Category: Chardonnay $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 97 Appellation: Chalk Hill Price: $25 Tasting Notes: Creamy with good acid; ripe pear; mouth filling. rodneystrong.com

SAINI VINEYARDS 2022 Zinfandel Olive Block Estate Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 97 Appellation: Dry Creek Valley Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Excellent; meaty; full-bodied; berries; plums; bright on palate. sainivineyards.com

SCARLETT WINES 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Estate Grown Category: Sauvignon Blanc > $20.01 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 97 Appellation: Napa Valley; Rutherford Price: $35 Tasting Notes: Nice intensity; silky; really lovely wine. scarlettwines.com

SIDEREUS VINEYARD & WINERY 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Single Vineyard Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 97 Appellation: Columbia Valley Price: $55 Tasting Notes: Cocoa; expresso; approachable. sidereuswinery.com

2024 Riesling Estate Grown Category: Riesling semi-dry 0.91 - 2.0% rs Award: Double Gold, Best of Class

Score: 98 Appellation: Chehalem Mountains Price: $28 Tasting Notes: Floral; nice petrol; good residual sugar balance. sidereuswinery.com

ST. FRANCIS WINERY & VINEYARDS

TEDESCHI FAMILY WINERY

2022 Moon Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Artisan Collection

2024 Valdiguié

SODA ROCK WINERY

Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 98 Appellation: Moon Mountain Price: $72 Tasting Notes: Blackberry fruit; cocoa and mocha notes; soft; smooth tannins. stfranciswinery.com

2022 Smith Orchard Cabernet Sauvignon Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 97 Appellation: Dry Creek Valley Price: $56 Tasting Notes: Raspberry; black cherry; chocolate; oak; full-bodied; long finish. sodarockwinery.com

2024 Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc

Category: Other Red Varietals Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 99 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $44 Tasting Notes: Whole-cluster carbonic maceration; instant drinkability; black cherry; great varietal expression. tedeschifamilywinery.com

THE WINERY AT HOLY CROSS ABBEY As Above So Below NV The Theurigist

Category: Sauvignon Blanc = < $20 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 97 Appellation: Sonoma County Price: $17 Tasting Notes: Full body style; pomelo; ripe melon; very appealing up-front; good body and acidity. stfranciswinery.com

Category: Red Hybrid Vinifera Blends Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 96 Appellation: American Price: $24 Tasting Notes: Bright; floral; well-balanced. abbeywinery.com

STORRS WINERY & VINEYARDS, LTD.

TOM MACKEY CELLARS

SOUTH COAST WINERY

2021 Pinot Noir Reserve

2022 Sirius Red Wine

Berenda Road NV Sparkling Peach Sparkling Grape Wine with Natural Flavors

Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 98 Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains Price: $48 Tasting Notes: Velvety texture; lively; very complex; intense; nicely extracted. storrswine.com

2023 Alexander Valley Reserve Chardonnay Category: Chardonnay $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 97 Appellation: Alexander Valley Price: $42 Tasting Notes: Buttered toast; very balanced; long finish; well-made. sodarockwinery.com

Category: Flavored Sparkling Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 95 Appellation: California Price: $20.99 Tasting Notes: Peach; balanced and good acid. southcoastwinery.com

Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 97 Appellation: Sonoma Valley Price: $40 Tasting Notes: Dense; sour cherry; black currant; oak; medium- to full-bodied; long finish. tommackeycellars.com

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TREFETHEN FAMILY VINEYARDS 2021 Cowgirl and The Pilot Estate Grown & Bottled Category: Other Red Blends Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 96 Appellation: Napa Valley; Oak Knoll District Price: $95 Tasting Notes: Wellbalanced; lovely texture; bright red fruit with chocolate. trefethen.com

WE KNOW JACK! 2021 Rockpile Riff Raff Zinfandel Vineyard Designate; Single Block, Estate Grown Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 99 Appellation: Rockpile Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Blackberry; lingonberry; baking spice; jammy; integrated tannins; elegant. weknowjack.wine

WISE VILLA WINERY 2022 Petite Sirah Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Petite Sirah Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 97 Appellation: Sierra Foothills Price: $43 Tasting Notes: Boysenberry; herbs; cranberry and bergamot. wisevillawinery.com

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2024 Torrontes Estate Produced and Bottled Category: Argentinian White Award: Double Gold, Best of Class Score: 97 Appellation: Alta Mesa Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Floral; crisp; clean; a pleasure to drink. wisevillawinery.com

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3 STEVES WINERY Townsend Ranch 2022 Sangiovese Reserve Category: Sangiovese Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Cienega Valley Price: $65 Tasting Notes: Dark cherry; spicy; fruity; broad spectrum; varietally correct; basil.

3steveswinery.com

AVINODOS WINES Preferred Stock NV Napa Valley Meritage Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $49.95 Tasting Notes: Lovely; integrated tannins; boysenberry; dried herbs; leather. avinodos.com

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BALDACCI FAMILY VINEYARDS 2022 Fraternity Red Wine Blend Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends = > $75 Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $85 Tasting Notes: Floral; sweet and juicy. baldaccivineyards.com

BARRISTER WINERY 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Bacchus Vineyard, Old Vines Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Columbia Valley; White Bluffs Price: $45 Tasting Notes: Fruity; oakey; long; smooth finish. barristerwinery.com

BALDASSARI WINES

BELLE FIORE WINERY

2021 Pinot Noir 40% Whole Cluster Fermentation; an Aged for 24 months in 20% New French Oak; and 80% Older French Oak, Barrel Aged

2022 Classic Pinot Noir Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled

Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Perfect: deep and rich. baldassariwines.com

BALLETTO VINEYARDS, INC. 2023 Chardonnay - Russian River Valley Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Chardonnay $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $32 Tasting Notes: Lifted nose; lush and round with a lingering finish. ballettovineyards.com

Category: Pinot Noir $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Rogue Valley Price: $35 Tasting Notes: Ripe cherry; sexy; nice use of oak; toasted; cola; vanilla. bellefiorewine.com

BOISSET COLLECTION DeLoach Vineyards 2022 Organic Pinot Noir Category: Pinot Noir $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: Mendocino County Price: $22 Tasting Notes: Blood orange; pomegranate; high-tone fruits; firm tannins; vibrant acid; toasted oak; foodfriendly. boissetcollection.com

Raymond Vineyards 2023 R|Collection Chardonnay Category: Chardonnay = < $20

Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: California Price: $15 Tasting Notes: Nice layers; nice use of oak. boissetcollection.com

BRASHLEY VINEYARDS LLC 2022 White Pinot Noir Estate Grown Category: Other White Varietals Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Anderson Valley Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Watermelon rind; citrus; very bright; wellbalanced with a long; refreshing finish. brashleyvineyards.com

BRECON ESTATE 2024 Last Sandwich Category: Other White Blends Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Adelaida District Price: $46 Tasting Notes: Fruity; floral; lilac and citrus. breconestate.com

BRICK BARN WINE ESTATE 2023 Albarino Estate Category: Spanish White Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley Price: $40 Tasting Notes: Minerality; creamy; kumquat; lemon zest. brickbarnwineestate.com

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BRICOLEUR VINEYARDS LLC 2023 Founder’s Block Pinot Noir Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Sonoma Coast Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Licorice; herbal and floral; coastal grasses. bricoleurvineyards.com

BROWNE FAMILY WINES CHEV 2022 Pinot Noir Barrel Aged Category: Pinot Noir = > $75 Award: Double Gold Score: 98 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $80 Tasting Notes: White pepper; lavish and elegant; rich with blackberry and cinnamon; plum and black cherry.

C. MONDAVI & FAMILY CK Mondavi 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Category: Cabernet Sauvignon = < $20 Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: California Price: $7.99 Tasting Notes: Dark fruit; multi layered; concentrated.

CALIPASO WINERY 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99

Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Adelaida District Price: $65 Tasting Notes: Deep red and purple fruit; solid tannins with good length on the finish. calipasowinery.com

CALIZA WINERY End Of The Day Wines 2023 ZM Cuvée Category: Other Red Blends Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Paso Robles Price: $34 Tasting Notes: Crunchy red fruit; leather; balanced with a full mouthfeel. calizawinery.com

CAPITAL CALL VINTNERS Margin Call 2022 Margin Call Cabernet Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: Walla Walla Valley Price: $44 Tasting Notes: Balanced from start to finish; cassis; nice ripe red fruit. capitalcallvintners.com

CEREBELLA WINERY 2020 Petit Verdot Category: Petit Verdot Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Columbia Valley Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Chocolate; well balanced and intense. cerebellawines.com

CHENOWETH WINE GROUP

CMB FAMILY OF WINES (MARTIN RAY WINERY)

2019 Green Valley of the Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Green Valley of the Russian River Valley

Foppiano 2023 1896

Category: Pinot Noir = > $75 Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Green Valley of Russian River Valley Price: $75 Tasting Notes: Black raspberry and strawberry preserves; young and energetic with good acid. chenowethwines.com

CINDER 2023 Rowen Category: Rhone Type Red Blends Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Snake River Valley Price: $36 Tasting Notes: Perfect balance; candy finish; aromatic; sage and tobacco; well-integrated fruit. cinderwines.com

2024 Dry Viognier Category: Viognier Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Snake River Valley Price: $28 Tasting Notes: Peach and nectarine; very complex; pleasing density of fruit. cinderwines.com

Category: Other Red Blends Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Sonoma County Price: $28 Tasting Notes: Lovely; elegant palate; light body for a red blend; smooth.

Vina Robles 2023 The Arborist Category: Other Red Blends Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Paso Robles Price: $25 Tasting Notes: Dark berry notes; spicy; blackberries.

COMPRIS VINEYARD 2022 Mountain Echo Estate Pinot Noir Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Chehalem Mountains Price: $45 Tasting Notes: Beautiful fruit and complexity; constrained tannins; needs time. comprisvineyard.com

CORUCE VINEYARDS AND WINERY 2023 Symphony Category: Other White Varietals Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Antelope Valley of the California High Desert

Price: $34 Tasting Notes: Super floral; deep; toasted seaweed. corucevineyardsandwinery. com

COUNTRY ROADS WINE CELLARS 2024 Roussanne Category: Other White Varietals Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: El Dorado County; Sierra Foothills Price: $26 Tasting Notes: Creamy; oily midpalate; herbal; nice; crisp note with lime zest. countryroadswc.com

DAMAWINES 2022 DAMA Wines Barrel Aged Category: Rhone Type Red Blends Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Yakima Valley Price: $48 Tasting Notes: Silky; deep; concentrated cherry fruit. damawines.com

DANCIN VINEYARDS 2023 Ecarte Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Rogue Valley Price: $45 Tasting Notes: Elegant and slender; AVA correct; lighter in weight; Audrey Hepburn. dancin.com

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DELICATO FAMILY WINES Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection 2024 Shimmer White Blend Category: Other White Blends Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: California Price: $15 Tasting Notes: Cherry; lemon; citrus; floral; crispy; clean. delicato.com

Noble Vines 2022 337 Cabernet Sauvignon Category: Cabernet Sauvignon = < $20 Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Lodi Price: $12 Tasting Notes: Dark fruit; jammy; chocolate; wellbalanced delicato.com

Noble Vines 2023 446 Chardonnay Category: Chardonnay = < $20 Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: California Price: $12 Tasting Notes: Creamy; good mouthfeel; nice integration of oak; lemon curd. delicato.com

Stoneleigh 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Category: Sauvignon Blanc = < $20 Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: New Zealand; Marlborough Price: $20 Tasting Notes: Grapefruit; tropical fruit; gooseberry; fullbodied. delicato.com

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DOMAINE CARNEROS 2020 Estate Brut Estate Grown; Bottled and Produced, Methode Traditionnelle Category: Sparkling White < 2.5% rs Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Carneros Price: $39 Tasting Notes: Lemon lime zest; creamy; nice mousse. domainecarneros.com

DOUBLE FORTE WINE Bread & Butter 2022 Reserve Pinot Noir Category: Pinot Noir $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $22.99 Tasting Notes: Raspberries; mushrooms; dynamic; beautiful; violets.

EBERLE WINERY, LTD. 2024 Viognier Estate Category: Viognier Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Paso Robles Price: $40 Tasting Notes: Varietally correct; extremely tropical; very expressive. eberlewinery.com

ECO TERRENO WINES & VINEYARDS 2022 Malbec Estate Grown Category: Malbec Award: Double Gold Score: 95

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Appellation: Alexander Valley; Sonoma County Price: $32 Tasting Notes: Juicy fruit basket; blueberry compote. ecoterreno.com

EFESTE 2022 Paulie GSM Barrel Aged Category: Rhone Type Red Blends Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Wahluke Slope Price: $42 Tasting Notes: Beautiful expression of Rhone fruit; well integrated and well balanced. efeste.com

nectar; ambrosia-like and playful. evergreenfamilywines.com

FAITH HOPE & CHARITY WINERY 2019 Marquette Estate Category: Other Red Varietals Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Oregon Price: $49 Tasting Notes: Blueberry jam component; beautifully aged. faithhopeandcharityevents. com

ELSOM CELLARS

FAMICI WINE COMPANY

2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Aged

2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Wine

Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Red Mountain Price: $45 Tasting Notes: Dark blackberries; complex. elsomcellars.com

EVERGREEN FAMILY WINES French for Water 2024 Brut Rosé Sustainable WA Certified Grapes, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Sparkling Rose < 2.5% rs Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Columbia Valley Price: $18.99 Tasting Notes: Consumer friendly; beautiful floral

Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Idaho; Snake River Valley Price: $45 Tasting Notes: Currants; high-tone fruits; more red fruit; zippy acidity; luxurious. famiciwine.com

FLORENCE VINEYARD 2021 Petite Sirah Category: Petite Sirah Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Sonoma County; Rockpile Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Dried flowers; nice texture; dense; very fullbodied. florencevineyard.com

FOLEY FAMILY WINES The Four Graces 2023 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Category: Pinot Noir $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Willamette Valley Price: $35 Tasting Notes: Pomegranate; dried herbs; red fruit; toasty; smooth body. foleyfamilywines.com

FORTUNATI VINEYARDS 2022 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Category: Cabernet Sauvignon = > $75 Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $95 Tasting Notes: Leather; cherry; cocoa; currant; spice box. fortunativineyards.com

GARRE VINEYARD AND WINERY 2021 Cabernet Franc Estate Category: Cabernet Franc Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Livermore Valley Price: $42 Tasting Notes: Gorgeous wine; well-balanced; smooth tannins; lasting finish. garrewinery.com

2021 Nonna’s Rosso Blend Estate Vineyard Category: Other Red Blends Award: Double Gold Score: 96

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Appellation: Livermore Valley Price: $34 Tasting Notes: Complex; juniper; herbs; spices and black cherry; woodsy. garrewinery.com

GRATUS VINEYARDS 2019 Napa Valley Petite Sirah Anno MMXIX Estate Grown Category: Petite Sirah Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Very inky and juicy. gratusvineyards.com

HEAVEN’S GATE VINEYARD Van Vliet Vineyards 2022 Cabernet Reserve Barrel Reserve Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Borden Ranch Price: $49 Tasting Notes: Cola and blue fruit; cherry cola; good oak.

HERTELENDY VINEYARDS 2022 Audere Red Blend Barrel Aged Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends = > $75 Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Napa Price: $75 Tasting Notes: Dark red tannins; subtle; elegant. hertelendy.com

HOUSLEY’S CENTURY OAK WINERY 2021 Adam & Tamera’s Field Blend Estate Bottled Category: Other Red Blends Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: Mokelumne River Price: $28.99 Tasting Notes: Very complex; earthy with good texture; blackberry; cedar; fullbodied with a long finish. housleynapavalley.com

HUSCH VINEYARDS 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Category: Sauvignon Blanc = < $20 Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Mendocino Price: $18 Tasting Notes: Citrus; gooseberry; touch of floral with bright acidity. huschvineyards.com

IDLE CELLARS 2021 Petite Sirah Kick Ranch Vineyard, Single Vineyard Category: Petite Sirah Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Fountain Grove Price: $35 Tasting Notes: Earthy herbs de Provence; lifted aroma; plum and dried currents and allspice. idlecellars.com

IMAGERY ESTATE WINERY 2024 Albariño Produced and Bottled By

Category: Spanish White Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Sonoma Valley Price: $38 Tasting Notes: White nectarine; good acidity; long finish. imagerywinery.com

example of classic Italian variety; pomegranate aromatics; a beautiful “ager”. juliettawinery.com

JAXON KEYS

2022 Red Blend Estate Reserve

2022 Brandy Barrel Zinfandel

Category: Other Red Blends Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: Dry Creek Valley Price: $80 Tasting Notes: Nice structure; well-balanced; cranberry; oak; spice; full bodied with a long finish; rich and brambly.

Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Mendocino Price: $48 Tasting Notes: Super fresh; big berries; bright and zippy; concentrated; good acid; jammy; blueberry. jaxonkeys.com

JOHN ANTHONY WINE & SPIRITS Serial 2023 Serial Estrella District Albariño Category: Spanish White Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Paso Robles Estrella District Price: $45 Tasting Notes: Creamy texture; delicate citrus; pop on palate. johnanthonyws.com

JULIETTA WINERY 2022 Montepulciano Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Other Red Varietals Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Clarksburg (Yolo) Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Beautiful

KENNETH CARL VINEYARDS

KORBEL CHAMPAGNE CELLARS NV Extra Dry Methode Champenoise Category: Sparkling White < 2.5% rs Award: Double Gold Score: 98 Appellation: California Price: $14 Tasting Notes: White peach; pear and orange blossoms; mid-palate minerality and a long; lingering finish. korbel.com

KUKERI WINES 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Single Vineyard Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $59 Tasting Notes: Very fruity and brambly; nice midpalate; pleasing texture. kukeriwines.com

L&G VERDE VINEYARDS 2021 Tess’ Estate Blend Estate Grown & Produced, Barrel Aged, Winemaker’s Reserve Blend Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Santa Clara Valley Price: $46 Tasting Notes: Dried herbs; smokey; ripe cherries; plum; big and full; long finish. verdevineyards.com

LA PRENDA WINES 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Category: Sauvignon Blanc > $20.01 Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Sonoma County; Sonoma Valley Price: $28 Tasting Notes: Gooseberry; tropical fruit; passionflower; aromatic; great mouthfeel; beautiful; balanced intensity. laprendawines.com

LA RANDONNÉE WINES 2023 Pinot Noir Carlton Hill Vineyard, LIVE Certified Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: Willamette Valley; Yamhill-Carlton District Price: $48 Tasting Notes: Wellbalanced; strawberry; smooth finish. larandonneewines.com

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LE VIGNE WINERY

LULA CELLARS

2021 Cabernet Franc di Domenico, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled

2022 Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir

Category: Cabernet Franc Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Paso Robles Price: $51 Tasting Notes: Herbal touch; black fruit; soft tannins. levignewinery.com

2021 Petit Verdot Estrella District AVA, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Petit Verdot Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Paso Robles Price: $42 Tasting Notes: Sweet and savory. levignewinery.com

LIONSTONE INTERNATIONAL Ciccio Grillo 2024 Grillo Category: Italian White Varietals Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: Sicilia DOC Price: $21.99 Tasting Notes: Exotic; orange blossoms; floral; perfumy; great acidity; well-balanced.

Portinho do Covo 2024 White Blend Category: Other White Blends Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Peninsula de Setúbal VR Price: $16.99 Tasting Notes: Lime zest; banana; fruity.

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Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: Anderson Valley Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Watermelon rind; light mid-palate; cranberry and tart cherry with a crisp refreshing finish. lulacellars.com

MARYHILL WINERY 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Elephant Mountain Single Vineyard Series Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 98 Appellation: Rattlesnake Hills Price: $57 Tasting Notes: Dark; coffee bean; great finish. maryhillwinery.com

2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Klipsun Vineyards Single Vineyard Series Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: Red Mountain Price: $56 Tasting Notes: Soft and elegant; long finish. maryhillwinery.com

2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Lady Hawk Single Vineyard Series Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 98 Appellation: Horse Heaven Hills Price: $58

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Tasting Notes: Nice semisweet chocolate; excellent long finish; cola. maryhillwinery.com

Tasting Notes: Vibrant dark fruit; concentrated and ripe; good acid. mcgrailvineyards.com

2022 Mourvèdre Elephant Mountain Single Vineyard Series

2022 McGrail Vineyards Cabernet Franc Lucky 8 Vineyard, Estate Bottled & Produced

Category: Other Red Varietals Award: Double Gold Score: 98 Appellation: Rattlesnake Hills Price: $57 Tasting Notes: Classic Mourvèdre; beautiful balance of oak with a beautiful finish; rich cranberry. maryhillwinery.com

2022 Petit Verdot McKinley Springs Single Vineyard Series Category: Petit Verdot Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Horse Heaven Hills Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Wellbalanced; juicy fruit. maryhillwinery.com

2023 Cabernet Franc Category: Cabernet Franc Award: Double Gold Score: 98 Appellation: Columbia Valley Price: $33 Tasting Notes: Very well balanced; boysenberry; Fig Newton note. maryhillwinery.com

MCGRAIL VINEYARDS AND WINERY 2022 Clone 30 Cabernet Sauvignon Lucky 8 Vineyard, Estate Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Livermore Valley Price: $59

MONSERATE VINEYARDS AND WINERY 2024 Fiore San Luis Rey, Estate

Category: Cabernet Franc Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Livermore Valley Price: $52 Tasting Notes: Soft and elegant; concentrated oak; blueberry; brown spice; hint of anise. mcgrailvineyards.com

Category: Other White Blends Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: San Diego County Price: $45 Tasting Notes: Beautiful citrus fruit; green aromatics; textured; crisp; balanced finish. monseratewinery.com

MIMOSA ROYALE LLC

MY ITALIAN COUSIN

NV Mimosa Watermelon

2022 My Italian Cousin - Eugenio

Category: Sparkling Other Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $4.99 Tasting Notes: Smooth taste of rose; clean finish. drinkmimosa.com

NV Orange Category: Sparkling Other Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Sonoma County Price: $4.99 Tasting Notes: Intense and zesty. drinkmimosa.com

NV Pineapple Category: Sparkling Other Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $4.99 Tasting Notes: True to fruit; pineapple. drinkmimosa.com

Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Coombsville Price: $65 Tasting Notes: Bright and fresh with hillside character; blue fruit; dark cherry and raspberry; vibrant acidity and well-balanced. myitaliancousin.com

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY 2020 GSM Estate Grown Category: Rhone Type Red Blends Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: Rogue Valley Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Rhone correct; fruit integration; allspice; complex; nice finish. naumessuncrestwinery.com

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NAVARRO VINEYARDS 2024 Edelzwicker; Anderson Valley Category: Other White Blends Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Anderson Valley Price: $21 Tasting Notes: Minerality; candied grapefruit. navarrowine.com

2024 Rosé of Sangiovese Category: Varietal Roses Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Mendocino Price: $25 Tasting Notes: Watermelon; white raspberry; lip-smacking; refreshing. navarrowine.com

NEW CLAIRVAUX VINEYARD 2024 Assyrtiko St. James Block, Single Vineyard Category: Other White Varietals Award: Double Gold Score: 98 Appellation: Tehama County Price: $23 Tasting Notes: Citrusy and refreshing. newclairvauxvineyard.com

2024 Viognier Vina Ranch, Single Vineyard Category: Viognier Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Tehama County Price: $22 Tasting Notes: Balanced; peach; nectarine; lavender and celery seed. newclairvauxvineyard.com

NV White Table Wine Lot 11 Vina Ranch Category: Other White Blends

Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Tehama County Price: $20 Tasting Notes: Preserved lemon; nectarine. newclairvauxvineyard.com

NOTRE VUE ESTATE WINE GROUP Balverne 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Certified Sustainable, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Chalk Hill Price: $48 Tasting Notes: Refreshing acid; soft and lush; Queen Anne’s cherries. notrevueestate.com

2021 GSM Red Certified Sustainable, Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Rhone Type Red Blends Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $75 Tasting Notes: Classic example of a Rhone blend; complex Claret structure. notrevueestate.com

OAK FARM VINEYARDS 2021 Petit Verdot Certified Green & Sustainable Under Lodi Rules, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Petit Verdot Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Lodi; Mokelumne River

Price: $40 Tasting Notes: Very complex strong wine. oakfarmvineyards.com

OGILVIE MERWIN VENTURES Fellow 2024 Chenin Blanc Category: Chenin Blanc Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Clarksburg Price: $20 Tasting Notes: Tropical; apple; melon and mandarin; well balanced. siltwineco.com

Silt Wine Company 2024 Chenin Blanc Category: Chenin Blanc Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: Clarksburg Price: $35 Tasting Notes: Fresh clean apple with a hint of dill and cilantro. siltwineco.com

OPEN CLAIM VINEYARDS 2021 Estate Pinot Noir AVA is Mount Pisgah, Estate Category: Pinot Noir = > $75 Award: Double Gold Score: 98 Appellation: Willamette Valley Price: $75 Tasting Notes: Supple with good acidity; dark fruit and coffee; soft and ripe tannins. openclaimvineyards.com

PADIGAN WINES

PENNYROYAL FARM

Somar Family 2022 Syrah

2024 Pinot Noir Rose Single Vineyard, Estate Bottled & Produced

Category: Syrah / Shiraz > $20.01 Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Rogue Valley Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Mint and soy; bright fruit; raspberry; blackberry; juicy on the finish. padigan.com

PAPAPIETRO PERRY WINERY

Category: Pinot Noir Roses Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Anderson Valley Price: $30 Tasting Notes: Beautiful strawberry; refreshing; intoxicating aromas. pennyroyalfarm.com

2024 Sauvignon Blanc Estate Bottled & Produced

2022 Papapietro Perry Winery 777 Clones, Barrel Aged Category: Pinot Noir = > $75 Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $82 Tasting Notes: Soft and silky; balanced classic style; notes of lavender. papapietro-perry.com

PELTZER FAMILY CELLARS 2023 Chardonnay Stainless Steel; with French Oak Staves, Unoaked Category: Chardonnay $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Monterey Price: $43 Tasting Notes: Complex; candied lemon; crowd pleaser. peltzerwinery.com

Category: Sauvignon Blanc > $20.01 Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Anderson Valley Price: $30 Tasting Notes: Juniper on nose; Bosc pear taste; crisp. pennyroyalfarm.com

PETER WILLIAM VINEYARD, LLC 2020 Syrah Lot B-42 Peter William Vineyard, Estate Single Vineyard Category: Syrah / Shiraz > $20.01 Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Rogue Valley Price: $30 Tasting Notes: Big; rich; concentrated; meaty; incense on the nose; nice licorice finish. peterwilliamvineyard.com

PETERSON WINERY 2019 Old School Zin Unfined & Unfiltered Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99

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Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: Mendocino Price: $24 Tasting Notes: Jammy; rich; strawberry; rhubarb; tannins are bright. petersonwinery.com

PEZZI KING VINEYARDS 2022 Petite Sirah Florence Reserve

Category: Petite Sirah Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Sonoma County; Rockpile Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Lovely nose; dried blueberry; dark cherry and spice; rich and very long finish. pezziking.com

PICCHETTI WINERY 2023 Sangiovese Category: Sangiovese

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Double Gold Scarlett Wines “The Pennant” 2022 Estate Red Blend Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends = > $75.00 Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Napa Valley; Rutherford Price: $80 scarlettwines.com

Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Santa Clara Valley Price: $42.95 Tasting Notes: Very clean and fruity; cherry; basil; beautiful; balanced. picchetti.com

PIEZO WINERY 2017 Pinot Noir Black Knight Vineyard Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Sonoma Coast Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Pure elegance; beautiful body. piezowinery.com

POGGI WINES 2021 Cabernet Dominant Bordeaux Style Blend Single Vineyard, Napa Valley, Estate Grown Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends = > $75 Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Calistoga Price: $90 Tasting Notes: Dense; balanced tannins; strong character. poggiwines.com

SASS WINERY 2022 Gamay Noir Category: Other Red Varietals Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Willamette Valley Price: $30 Tasting Notes: Black pepper and bright red cherry; instantly drinkable. sasswinery.com

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SCARLETT WINES 2022 The Pennant Estate Grown Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends = > $75 Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Napa Valley; Rutherford Price: $80 Tasting Notes: Well balanced; elegant; lovely long finish. scarlettwines.com

SCHEID FAMILY WINES Windfinder 2023 Chardonnay Category: Chardonnay = < $20 Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: Monterey Price: $19.99 Tasting Notes: Bright acid; nice balance; fruit-forward nose; long refreshing finish. scheidvineyards.com

SENTIVO VINEYARDS AND WINERY 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Alexander Valley; Sonoma County Price: $75 Tasting Notes: Refined with good acidity; fresh red berries; toasty oak with developed tannins. sentivovineyards.com

SEVEN BRIDGES WINERY 2020 Quintessence Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Single Vineyard, Barrel Reserve Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Red Mountain Price: $58 Tasting Notes: Beautiful aroma; aging potential. sevenbridgeswinery.com

SIDEREUS VINEYARD & WINERY 2022 La Colina Pinot Noir La Colina Vineyard, Single Vineyard Reserve Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: Dundee Hills Price: $55 Tasting Notes: Spicy tart cherry; crunchy red fruits; long; balanced finish. sidereuswinery.com

2022 Winemaker’s Cuvée Pinot Noir Winemaker’s Cuvée, Estate Grown Reserve Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: Willamette Valley Price: $65 Tasting Notes: Cranberry and pomegranate; balanced. sidereuswinery.com

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SILVAN RIDGE WINERY 2023 Syrah Category: Syrah / Shiraz > $20.01 Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Walla Walla Valley Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Dark fruit; leathery; brooding; soft tannins. silvanridge.com

SILVERBACK ESTATE WINERY 2022 Ridge Runner Pinot Noir Pommard Category: Pinot Noir $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Willamette Valley Price: $35 Tasting Notes: Nice ripe fruit; opulent; blueberry; black cherry; blood orange and chocolate; soft; body. silverbackwine.com

SODA ROCK WINERY 2022 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: Alexander Valley Price: $45 Tasting Notes: Great texture; lots of fresh red fruit; black olive. sodarockwinery.com

2022 Boar d’eaux Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Double Gold Score: 96

Appellation: Alexander Valley Price: $40 Tasting Notes: Smooth; balanced; pencil lead; big; broad tannins. sodarockwinery.com

Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $65 Tasting Notes: Very elevated; vibrant; dances and sings. stfranciswinery.com

2022 Wild Boar Red Blend

STARFIELD VINEYARDS

Category: Other Red Blends Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: Alexander Valley Price: $40 Tasting Notes: Nice tannins; well balanced. sodarockwinery.com

2024 Lord Snort Blanc Category: Other White Blends Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Mendocino Price: $28 Tasting Notes: Bright fruit; apple; citrus; really pretty aromatics; full mid-palate; balanced finish. sodarockwinery.com

SOUTH HILL VINEYARDS South Hill - Pacifica 2024 Riesling, Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Riesling dry 0.0 - 0.9% rs Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: Columbia Gorge Price: $29 Tasting Notes: Ginger; pear; pineapple. southhillwine.com

ST. FRANCIS WINERY & VINEYARDS 2023 Rio Este Vineyard Pinot Noir Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 96

Starfield Vineyards 2022 Cinsaut Estate Grown Category: Other Red Varietals Award: Double Gold Score: 98 Appellation: El Dorado Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Wellbalanced oak integration; classic structure; whole cluster; bright cherry fruit. starfieldvineyards.com

STO0Y & VINEYARDS, LTD. 2023 Chardonnay Category: Chardonnay $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains Price: $30 Tasting Notes: Juicy and zingy. storrswine.com

SUMMERWOOD WINERY 2022 Asa Awa Category: Sparkling White < 2.5% rs Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Paso Robles Price: $42 Tasting Notes: Bright lime; starfruit; meringue; delicate. summerwoodwine.com

TAGARIS WINERY 2024 Organic Merlot Estate Category: Merlot > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: Wahluke Slope Price: $36 Tasting Notes: Juicy berries; cherries and vanilla. tagariswines.com

THE WINERY AT HOLY CROSS ABBEY 2022 Cabernet Franc Category: Cabernet Franc Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: American Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Full body; great fruit structure; lovely expression of the variety; tremendous mouthfeel. abbeywinery.com

Score: 97 Appellation: Sonoma Valley Price: $40 Tasting Notes: Lush and delicious; long finish; raspberry. tinyvineyards.com

2024 Daniel’s Pride Vermentino Category: Italian White Varietals Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Sierra Foothills Price: $36 Tasting Notes: Fruity; elegant and great nose. tinyvineyards.com

TREFETHEN FAMILY VINEYARDS 2021 Malbec Estate Bottled & Produced

THE WONDERFUL COMPANY

Category: Malbec Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Napa Valley; Oak Knoll District Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Smooth and inky; blueberry compote; rich; full-bodied with a long finish. trefethen.com

Landmark Vineyards 2023 Escolle Road Pinot Noir

TRENTADUE WINERY

Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Santa Lucia Highlands Price: $70 Tasting Notes: Dark fruit; jammy; dusty tannins.

2022 La Storia Petite Sirah Estate

TINY VINEYARDS WINE COMPANY 2022 Requisite Red Wine Category: Other Red Blends Award: Double Gold

Category: Petite Sirah Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Alexander Valley; Sonoma County Price: $30 Tasting Notes: Lovely violets; floral; boysenberry and rhubarb; complex. trentadue.com

2023 Montepulciano Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Italian Red Varietals

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Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Alexander Valley Price: $32 Tasting Notes: Coffee; cocoa dust; and blackberry; finishing with baking spice. trentadue.com

2024 Rosato Di Sangiovese Estate Bottled Category: Varietal Roses Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Alexander Valley Price: $24

Tasting Notes: Raspberry; floral; approachable; long finish. trentadue.com

Tasting Notes: Spicy; blackberry pie; grippy tannins; long finish.

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WENTE FAMILY ESTATES

TROTTER 1/16 WINES

TRUTHTELLER

Wente Vineyards 2021 Artist Series Serenity

2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Flying J’s Vineyard, Barrel Aged

2024 Frolic

Category: Other Red Blends Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Livermore Valley Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Hints of chocolate and cocoa; well structured and balanced. wentevineyards.com

Category: Cabernet Sauvignon = > $75 Award: Double Gold Score: 96 Appellation: Coombsville Price: $85

Category: Viognier Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: Yakima Valley Price: $30 Tasting Notes: Expressive nose; Bartlett pear tart and kiwi. truthtellerwinery.com

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Gold Bluebird Hill Cellars 2024 Pinot Gris Estate Wine Category: Pinot Gris/ Grigio Award: Gold, Best of Class Score: 94 Appellation: Willamette Valley Price: $25 bluebirdhillcellars.wine

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2023 El Cellar Master Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Aged Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Adelaida District Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Very expressive; lively. v1nojuan.com

VARA WINERY AND DISTILLERY NV VARAxLG Blanc de Blancs Methode Champenoise Category: Sparkling White < 2.5% rs Award: Double Gold Score: 98 Appellation: Washington Price: $40 Tasting Notes: Clean on tar minerality; stone fruit; acid floral finish; balanced; lively. varawines.com

Wente Vineyards 2022 Artist Series Duetto Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 97 Appellation: Livermore Valley Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Red currant; red Jolly Rancher; cherry with sweet fruit aromas; chewy. wentevineyards.com

WISE VILLA WINERY 2023 Chardonnay Reserve Category: Chardonnay $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Double Gold Score: 95 Appellation: Sierra Foothills Price: $46 Tasting Notes: Harmony of oak and citrus; light but bright. wisevillawinery.com

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DELICATO FAMILY WINES Bota Box NV Dry Rose Category: Rose Blends Award: Gold, Best of Class; Best Boxed Wine Score: 93 Appellation: California Price: $22.99 Tasting Notes: Honeysuckle; white flowers; richness in the mid-palate; luscious mouthfeel; Nice! delicato.com

NORTH CANYON CIDER COMPANY NV American Semi-Sweet Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Cider Award: Gold, Best of Class; Best Cider Score: 93 Appellation: Sierra Foothills; El Dorado Price: $13.99 Tasting Notes: Super fruit; Very well balanced. northcanyoncider.com

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BLUEBIRD HILL CELLARS 2024 Pinot Gris Estate Wine Category: Pinot Gris / Grigio Award: Gold, Best of Class Score: 94 Appellation: Willamette Valley Price: $25 Tasting Notes: Well-rounded; citrus and minerality. bluebirdhillcellars.wine

BRECON ESTATE 2024 Rose Category: Bordeaux Blend Rose Award: Gold, Best of Class Score: 91 Appellation: Adelaida District Price: $49 Tasting Notes: Crisp; wellbalanced; hint of rose petal and peach; nice finish. breconestate.com

DARKROCK WINES 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Aged, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold, Best of Class Score: 94 Appellation: Horse Heaven Hills

Price: $25 Tasting Notes: Bing cherry; well-balanced; pleasant finish. darkrockwines.com

DOT WINES LLC

DELICATO FAMILY WINES

Category: Grenache Award: Gold, Best of Class Score: 91 Appellation: Russian River Price: $35 Tasting Notes: Cherry; meaty; dense elegant finish. dotwinery.com

RELAX NV Zero Alcohol-Removed Sauvignon Blanc Category: NO Alcohol White Award: Gold, Best of Class Score: 92 Appellation: Germany Price: $12 delicato.com

DIABLO PASO WINES, LLC 2021 La Malinche 100% Dry Farm Grown; Winemaker’s Reserve Category: Spanish Red Award: Gold, Best of Class Score: 90 Appellation: Adelaida District Price: $150 Tasting Notes: Pleasant eucalyptus; rich palate; graphite and ripe plum. diablopasowines.com

MAX&NICO 2021 Maximiliano de Paso Aged for 28 Months in French Oak Barrels, Barrel Aged Category: Malbec Award: Gold, Best of Class Score: 94 Appellation: Adelaida District Price: $70 Tasting Notes: Good body and fruit juiciness; blacklicorice. diablopasowines.com

2024 Grenache Certified Sustainable

balance between fruit and spice. jaxonkeys.com

MCPRICE MYERS WINES

PENROSE HILL

2023 Right Hand Man Category: Syrah / Shiraz = < $20 Award: Gold, Best of Class Score: 91

DRYTOWN CELLARS WINERY 2023 Barbera Category: Barbera Award: Gold, Best of Class Score: 93 Appellation: Amador County; Sierra Foothills Price: $26 Tasting Notes: Big; bright red fruit; huckleberry blueberry; plum; tart and dynamic. drytowncellars.com

GALLO Barefoot Fruitscato NV Mango Category: White Fruit Wines Award: Gold, Best of Class Score: 94 Appellation: California Price: $6.99 Tasting Notes: Soft and restrained; hint of mango; fresh; balanced. ejgallo.com

JAXON KEYS

Appellation: Central Coast Price: $20 Tasting Notes: Dark; varietally correct; great structure; good mouthfeel. mcpricemyers.com

Titiritero 2021 Bonarda-Syrah-Malbec Category: Argentinian Red Award: Gold, Best of Class

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Gold The Dancing Fox Winery & Brewery 2022 Roussanne Lodi rules certified sustainable, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: White Rhone Blends Award: Gold, Best of Class Score: 92 Appellation: Lodi; Clements Hills Price: $39 dancingfoxlodi.com

2022 Primitivo Blackberry Patch Category: Primitivo Award: Gold, Best of Class Score: 92 Appellation: Mendocino Price: $34 Tasting Notes: Rich; dark cherry; nicely extracted; nice

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Score: 91 Appellation: Mendoza Price: $29

PICCHETTI WINERY 2023 Brut Zinfandel Sparkling Red Wine Category: Sparkling Red < 2.5% rs Award: Gold, Best of Class Score: 90 Appellation: Central Coast Price: $46.95 Tasting Notes: Describes the Zin well; easy drinking; a summer barbecue wine. picchetti.com

POUR MANAGEMENT LLC Rockwell Vermouth NV Native Amber

Category: White Rhone Blends Award: Gold, Best of Class Score: 92 Appellation: Lodi; Clements Hills Price: $29 Tasting Notes: Round; balanced; skilled winemaking. dancingfoxlodi.com

THE WINERY AT HOLY CROSS ABBEY NV Riesling Category: Riesling semisweet 2.1 - 4.0% rs Award: Gold, Best of Class Score: 90 Appellation: Colorado Price: $24 Tasting Notes: Classic Riesling; well-balanced. abbeywinery.com

Category: Fruit/Vermouth Other Wine Award: Gold, Best of Class Score: 92 Appellation: California Price: $15

WISE VILLA WINERY

RUE DE RÊVE APÉRITIFS

Category: Unoaked Chardonnay Award: Gold, Best of Class Score: 91 Appellation: Clements Hills Price: $38 Tasting Notes: A little sweet; varietally correct; wellbalanced; nice finish. wisevillawinery.com

NV Rouge Apéritif Category: Fortified Grape Spirits Award: Gold, Best of Class Score: 91 Appellation: Sonoma County Price: $42 ruedereveaperitifs.com

THE DANCING FOX WINERY & BREWERY 2022 Roussanne Lodi Rules Certified Sustainable, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled

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2024 Muscat Estate Produced and Bottled Category: Muscat Varietals 0.0 - 5.0% rs Award: Gold, Best of Class Score: 92 Appellation: Sierra Foothills Price: $32 Tasting Notes: Stone fruit; citrus; bright. wisevillawinery.com

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2156 ESTATE VINEYARD 2022 Meritage Proprietor’s Grand Reserve Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: South Coast Price: $46 Tasting Notes: Forward fruit; plum; cherries; bay leaves.

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2022 Solana Winemaker’s Reserve Blend Category: Italian Type Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: South Coast Price: $40 Tasting Notes: Rich; balanced.

2156estate.com

2022 Syrah Single Vineyard Reserve Category: Syrah / Shiraz > $20.01 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: South Coast Price: $52 Tasting Notes: Ripe red fruit; cherry/berry; elegant.

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2022 Tempranillo Grand Reserva Category: Tempranillo Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: South Coast

Price: $44 Tasting Notes: Dark fruit; fleecy tannin; good acid.

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ADKINS FAMILY VINEYARDS

2022 The Bomb Winemaker’s Reserve Blend

2022 Cabernet Franc Estate

Category: Proprietary (House) Red Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: South Coast Price: $54 Tasting Notes: Wellbalanced; cocoa powder and blackberry fruit.

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Category: Cabernet Franc Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Alta Mesa Price: $55 Tasting Notes: Pomegranate; cranberry; red fruit; good acid and tannins. adkinsfamilyvineyards.com

ACQUIESCE WINERY & VINEYARDS 2024 Grenache Blanc Lodi Rules, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Other White Varietals Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Mokelumne River Price: $37 Tasting Notes: Watermelon; clean fruit. whitewinewinery.com

2024 Picpoul Blanc Lodi Rules, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Other White Varietals Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Mokelumne River Price: $37 Tasting Notes: Sweet earthiness. whitewinewinery.com

2022 Merlot Estate Category: Merlot > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Alta Mesa Price: $42 Tasting Notes: Cola notes with berries; nice structure. adkinsfamilyvineyards.com

2022 Zinfandel Estate Bottled Reserve Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Alta Mesa Price: $65 Tasting Notes: Juicy; vibrant and well integrated. adkinsfamilyvineyards.com

AIMEE 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaker Select Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $65 Tasting Notes: Big red fruit; black cherry; blueberry; chocolate mocha; good balance; approachable. aimeewines.com

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ALARA CELLARS 2019 Montepulciano Category: Italian Red Varietals Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: San Benito County Price: $59 Tasting Notes: Lots of blackberry and raspberry; bay leaf; lush mouthfeel; juice. alaracellars.com

ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS 2021 Alexander School Reserve Old Vine Zinfandel Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Alexander Valley; Sonoma County Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Fruit punch; berries; earth and tobacco. avvwine.com

ALEXANDRIA NICOLE CELLARS 2024 Crawford Viognier Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Viognier Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Columbia Valley Price: $30 Tasting Notes: Orange; floral and perfumy; really good acidity. alexandrianicolecellars.com

AMADOR CELLARS 2021 Barbera Field’s Family Vineyards Category: Barbera

Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Amador County Price: $35 amadorcellars.com

2021 Tempranillo Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Tempranillo Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Amador County Price: $32 Tasting Notes: Leather; earthy. amadorcellars.com

2021 Tutta la Famiglia Family Reserve, Reserve Category: Other Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Amador County Price: $65 Tasting Notes: Very powerful and complex nose. amadorcellars.com

AMATERRA WINES Fifty-One Weeks Winemaking 2022 ‘Eclater’ Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Columbia Valley Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Tannins great; good finish; boysenberry; spices.

ANICHE CELLARS 2022 Orlando Category: Tempranillo Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Columbia Valley Price: $48 Tasting Notes: Tart; savory; nice acid; earthy. anichecellars.com

2024 Baba Yaga Category: Other White Varietals Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Yakima Valley Price: $34 Tasting Notes: Citrus; light- to medium-bodied; long; crisp; refreshing finish. anichecellars.com

AVINODOS WINES 2021 Sparkling Rose of Pinot Noir Methode Champenoise Category: Sparkling Rose < 2.5% rs Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Napa Valley; Carneros Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Luscious stone fruit; marzipan and almond skin. avinodos.com

BALDACCHINO CELLARS 2023 Padrino Red Wine Category: Italian Type Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: California Price: $42 Tasting Notes: Balanced. baldacchinocellars.com

BALDASSARI WINES 2021 Chardonnay Barrel Fermentation for 19 Days in Neutral French Oak Barrels, and Aged for 20 Months in Just 20% New French Oak, Barrel Fermented Category: Chardonnay $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Carneros

Price: $45 Tasting Notes: Complex. baldassariwines.com

2021 Malbec 100% Wild Ferment, 100% Whole Cluster Fermentation, and Aged for 25 Months in Completely Neutral French Oak Barrels, Barrel Aged Category: Malbec Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Alexander Valley; Sonoma County Price: $58 Tasting Notes: Blueberry and graham crackers; tobacco and herbs. baldassariwines.com

2024 Rose Of Pinot Noir Barrel Fermented in Neutral French Oak Barrels, Barrel Fermented Category: Pinot Noir Roses Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $34 Tasting Notes: Hints of watermelon; pretty; lingering finish. baldassariwines.com

2024 Sauvignon Blanc 100% Barrel Fermented in Neutral French Oak Barrels, Barrel Fermented Category: Sauvignon Blanc > $20.01 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Knights Valley Price: $34 Tasting Notes: Wellbalanced. baldassariwines.com

BARNARD GRIFFIN WINERY 2023 Chardonnay Category: Chardonnay = < $20 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Columbia Valley Price: $15 Tasting Notes: Nice aromatic; smooth and balanced. barnardgriffin.com

2024 Albarino Category: Spanish White Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Columbia Valley Price: $27 Tasting Notes: Floral nose; linen; chiffon. barnardgriffin.com

BARRISTER WINERY 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Aged Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Walla Walla Valley Price: $45 Tasting Notes: Sweet fruit; nicely structured wine. barristerwinery.com

BARTHOLOMEW ESTATE WINERY 2024 Rose of Zinfandel Antonia’s Garden Category: Varietal Roses Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Sonoma Valley Price: $32 Tasting Notes: Watermelon; strawberries; melon. bartholomewestate.com

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BAYERNMOOR CELLARS 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Aged Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Red Mountain Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Olive tapenade; lovely nose of dried rose petal. bayernmoor.com

2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Horse Heaven Hills Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Dry; savory; good flavor; smooth; balanced tannins. bayernmoor.com

BELLA LUNA ESTATE WINERY 2021 Nebbiolo Native Yeast, Unfined, Unfiltered, Single Vineyard Category: Italian Red Varietals Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Paso Robles; Adelaida District Price: $56 Tasting Notes: Fresh mouthfeel; cranberry; rhubarb; fresh tobacco; lingering finish. bellalunawine.com

2024 Bella Bianca Native Yeast, Concrete Egg Aged, Unfined & Unfiltered Category: Other White Blends Award: Gold Score: 90

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Appellation: Central Coast; Paso Robles Price: $36 Tasting Notes: Lemon zest; juniper; big mouthfeel. bellalunawine.com

BELLAGRACE VINEYARDS 2022 2022 Bella Grace Reserve Barbera Reserve Category: Barbera Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Amador County Price: $54 Tasting Notes: Concentrated fruit; blackberry; dark chocolate mocha. bellagracevineyards.com

BELTANE RANCH 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Estate Grown Category: Sauvignon Blanc > $20.01 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Sonoma Valley Price: $34 Tasting Notes: Tropical fruit. beltaneranch.com

BENESSERE VINEYARDS 2022 Sagrantino Estate Category: Italian Red Varietals Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: St. Helena Price: $75 Tasting Notes: Sweet oak spice; plum candy; savory wine. benesserevineyards.com

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BENZIGER FAMILY WINERY 2022 Three Blocks Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Sonoma Valley Price: $73 Tasting Notes: Savory and elegant style; piercing; nice mix of red and black fruit; licorice on the finish; wellbalanced. benziger.com

2022 Tribute Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Sonoma Valley Price: $100 Tasting Notes: Dark berries; nice mid-palate. benziger.com

2024 de Coelo Rosé Category: Pinot Noir Roses Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Sonoma Coast Price: $48 Tasting Notes: Pretty wine; stone fruit; perfume notes. benziger.com

BLACK DOG RANCH LLC Beresini 2018 Pinot Noir Estate Bottled, Unfiltered Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 90

Appellation: Carneros Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Juicy black cherry; well structured and clean. beresinivineyards.com

Appellation: Clarksburg Price: $11 Tasting Notes: Fun wine to drink; sweet gardenia; smooth palate. boglewinery.com

BLUE FARM

BUENA VISTA WINERY

2022 Zio Tony Vineyard Single Vineyard Reserve

2022 Chateau Buena Vista Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Category: Pinot Noir = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Russian River Valley; Green Valley Price: $95 Tasting Notes: Juicy blueberry and blackberry; velvety tannins; dense in the mouth; good acidity. bluefarmwines.com

Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $49.99 Tasting Notes: Approachable; nice finish. boissetcollection.com

BOGLE FAMILY WINE COLLECTION

Category: Pinot Noir $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Sonoma Coast Price: $39.99 Tasting Notes: Sultry; ripe berries. boissetcollection.com

2022 Reserve Petite Sirah Barrel Aged Category: Petite Sirah Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Clarksburg Price: $28 Tasting Notes: Blackberry and cassis; meaty; delicious and savory. boglewinery.com

2022 Reserve Zinfandel Reserve Selection Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Lodi Price: $25 Tasting Notes: Bright; lifted; juicy with notes of vanilla. boglewinery.com

2024 Chenin Blanc Category: Chenin Blanc Award: Gold Score: 92

2022 Chateau Buena Vista Pinot Noir

BOISSET COLLECTION Elizabeth Spencer 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $55 Tasting Notes: Cassis; long finish. boissetcollection.com

Elizabeth Spencer 2024 North Coast Sauvignon Blanc Category: Sauvignon Blanc = < $20 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: North Coast Price: $20

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Tasting Notes: Lemon lime; perky acidity; bright acid and balance. boissetcollection.com

LV: Legend Vineyard Exclusive 2023 Signature Series Chardonnay Category: Chardonnay = < $20 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Central Coast Price: $15 Tasting Notes: Buttery. boissetcollection.com

BOSMA ESTATE WINERY 2024 Rosé Estate Grown Category: Varietal Roses Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Rattlesnake Hills Price: $32 Tasting Notes: Vibrant fruit; approachable. bosmawine.com

BRASHLEY VINEYARDS LLC 2021 Bevel Vineyard Estate Grown, Estate Single Vineyard Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Mendocino Price: $68 Tasting Notes: Nice mouthfeel; juicy red fruits. brashleyvineyards.com

BRIAN CARTER CELLARS 2019 Trentenaire Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends $40.01 - $74.99

Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Columbia Valley Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Rich; big red fruit; tar and leather; silky; dense. briancartercellars.com

Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley Price: $55 Tasting Notes: Elegant spice; classic; medium weight; nice finish; very bright and well balanced. brickbarnwineestate.com

BROWNE FAMILY WINES

CACTUS STAR VINEYARD

CHEV 2022 Chardonnay Barrel Aged

Scaredy Cat Ranch Estate 2021 Petit Verdot Estate

2021 Corrida

2022 Syrah Estate

Category: Chardonnay = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $80 Tasting Notes: Creamy; rich; slightly tropical; balanced.

Category: Petit Verdot Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Ramona Valley Price: $45 Tasting Notes: Berries and cocoa; elegant. scaredycatranch.com

Category: Other Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Columbia Valley Price: $34 Tasting Notes: Blackberry; leather; earth; chocolate and rosemary; nice texture; medium bodied with a lengthy finish. briancartercellars.com

2022 Byzance Category: Rhone Type Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Columbia Valley Price: $45 Tasting Notes: Silky; light weight; fruit forward; good balance; silky finish. briancartercellars.com

BRICK BARN WINE ESTATE 2022 Cabernet Franc Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Cabernet Franc Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley Price: $55 Tasting Notes: Bright herbs; cherry; trace of spice; forest floor. brickbarnwineestate.com

2022 Rhône Blend Estate Category: Rhone Type Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 93

Category: Syrah / Shiraz > $20.01 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Easy to drink; big fruit; thyme; basil and mint. brickbarnwineestate.com

BRICOLEUR VINEYARDS LLC 2023 Pinot Noir Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $65 Tasting Notes: Fruit flavors; great tannins; fruit bomb. bricoleurvineyards.com

BROCKMEYER FAMILY WINES 2023 Flamant Cuvée Category: Rhone Type Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Walla Walla Valley Price: $28 Tasting Notes: Grippy tannins and Bing cherry. brockmeyerwines.com

CHEV 2022 Pinot Noir Category: Pinot Noir = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Santa Lucia Highlands Price: $80 Tasting Notes: Ripe cherry and pomegranate; good acidity; cranberry; coffee/ chocolate; and violets; soft tannins.

CHEV 2022 Pinot Noir Category: Pinot Noir = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Sta. Rita Hills Price: $80 Tasting Notes: Rhubarb notes with a silky finish; ripe red fruit with black cherry.

CIRQ 2022 Pinot Noir Category: Pinot Noir = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $175 Tasting Notes: Red fruit with zippy acidity; dynamic and age-worthy.

CALIPASO WINERY CaliPaso 2019 Cellar Selection Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Paso Robles; Adelaida District Price: $70 Tasting Notes: Rich ripe fruit; tomato flavor; spices; complex. calipasowinery.com

CALIZA WINERY End Of The Day Wines 2023 Grenache Category: Grenache Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Paso Robles Price: $36 Tasting Notes: Ripe; dark; juicy plum; brambly. calizawinery.com

CAMARADERIE CELLARS 2022 Tempranillo Category: Tempranillo Award: Gold Score: 91

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Appellation: Columbia Valley Price: $32 Tasting Notes: Fruit forward; chewy tannins; concentrated. camaraderiecellars.com

CAROL SHELTON WINES

Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Shenandoah Valley (Amador) Price: $32 Tasting Notes: Caper berry; soft oak. casinomineranch.com

2022 Rockpile Reserve Zinfandel Florence Vineyard, Reserve

2024 Vermentino Estate Grown

Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Rockpile Price: $43.99 Tasting Notes: Beautiful nose and great mouthfeel. carolshelton.com

Category: Italian White Varietals Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Shenandoah Valley (Amador) Price: $25 Tasting Notes: Intense; straw in the nose; winter melon and marjoram. casinomineranch.com

2024 Wild Thing Chardonnay Category: Chardonnay $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Sonoma County Price: $23.99 Tasting Notes: Nice ripe apple; pear; apricot; fullbodied; dry finish. carolshelton.com

CARTER CREEK WINERY RESORT AND SPA 2023 Carter Creek Chenin Blanc Category: Chenin Blanc Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Texas High Plains Price: $30 Tasting Notes: Lime; grippy and refreshing finish.

2023 Pinot Noir Category: Pinot Noir = < $20 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Mendocino County Price: $13 Tasting Notes: Great mouthfeel; texture; nice finish. castlerockwinery.com

2024 Rosé of Pinot Noir Category: Varietal Roses Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Monterey County Price: $11 Tasting Notes: Strawberries and cream; smooth texture; tuber rose. castlerockwinery.com

CASINO MINE RANCH 2021 Grenache Blanc Estate Grown

Category: Pinot Noir = < $20 Award: Gold Score: 92

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CAZADERO WINERY 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Single Vineyard Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Sonoma Coast (Sonoma) Price: $59 Tasting Notes: Menthol; soft tannins; elegant. cazaderowinery.com

CASTLE ROCK WINERY CHAR VALE

Kosmic Kitty 2023 Pinot Noir

Category: Other White Varietals

Appellation: California Price: $12 Tasting Notes: Lovely aromatics; fresh strawberry notes; cranberry; silky. castlerockwinery.com

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2022 Pinot Noir Vineyard Select Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Green Valley of Russian River Valley Price: $70 Tasting Notes: Nice acid; vibrant fruit; nice color.

CINDER 2024 Rose of Sryah Category: Varietal Roses Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Snake River Valley Price: $24 Tasting Notes: Earthy; savory; good color; good acid. cinderwines.com

Laissez Faire 2024 Rose Category: Varietal Roses Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Idaho; Snake River Valley Price: $22 Tasting Notes: Good structure; nice acid. cinderwines.com

CLEARWATER CANYON CELLARS 2023 Carmenère Single Vineyard, Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Other Red Varietals Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Washington State Price: $32 Tasting Notes: Black cherry fruit and gorgeous structure; demands a second sip. cccellars.com

CINNABAR VINEYARDS CMB FAMILY OF WINES & WINERY (MARTIN RAY WINERY) 2022 PINOT NOIR Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled

CHATEAU ELAN WINERY

Category: Pinot Noir $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains Price: $32 Tasting Notes: Jammy with ripe cherries; fruit forward. cinnabarwinery.com

2023 NANCY Winemaker’s Reserve

CINQUAIN CELLARS

Category: Other White Blends Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: American Price: $34.95 Tasting Notes: Very fruity and floral on the nose. chateauelanwinery.com

Score: 93 Appellation: Paso Robles Price: $100 Tasting Notes: Good structure; complex and lengthy finish. cinquaincellars.com

2013 Touriga & Tinto Cao Dessert Wine Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled. Nagengast Estate Vineyard, Barrel Aged Category: Port Award: Gold

Angeline 2024 Rose of Pinot Noir Category: Pinot Noir Roses Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: California Price: $15 Tasting Notes: Dried roses; strawberries and white flowers.

Foppiano 2023 Pinot Noir Category: Pinot Noir $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $40 Tasting Notes: Toasty; nice oak; red licorice.

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Martin Ray 2023 Chardonnay Category: Chardonnay $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Sonoma Coast Price: $25 Tasting Notes: Apple; pear; lemon zest; naturally rich; silky texture.

COMPRIS VINEYARD 2022 Midnight Journey Syrah Barrel Aged, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Syrah / Shiraz > $20.01 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Chehalem Mountains Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Wonderful cracked pepper; jerky and citronella. comprisvineyard.com

2023 Wavelength Chardonnay Barrel Aged, Barrel Fermented, Estate Produced and Bottled Category: Chardonnay $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Chehalem Mountains Price: $55 Tasting Notes: Wellintegrated; nice citrus; apple tart. comprisvineyard.com

COOPER-GARROD ESTATE VINEYARDS 2019 2019 Syrah Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Syrah / Shiraz > $20.01 Award: Gold

Score: 91 Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains Appellation Price: $45 Tasting Notes: Blackberry and blueberry; nicely aged; evolved. cgv.com

COPLAN VINEYARDS 2023 Pinot Noir Barrel Aged and Fermented, Barrel Aged Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Petaluma Gap Price: $65 Tasting Notes: Delicate and well-balanced; persistent intensity with a great finish. coplanvineyards.com

COUGAR CREST ESTATE WINERY 2021 Anniversary Cuvee Estate Vineyards Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Walla Walla Valley Price: $39 Tasting Notes: Green bell pepper; tobacco; plum; dark cherry. cougarcrestwinery.com

2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Vineyards Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Walla Walla Valley Price: $45 Tasting Notes: Light; balanced; soft minerality. cougarcrestwinery.com

2023 Viognier Estate Vineyards

berries and fig. cuatrodiaswines.com

Category: Viognier Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Walla Walla Valley Price: $28 Tasting Notes: Floral; fruity; luxurious palate; vanilla bean on the finish. cougarcrestwinery.com

DANCIN VINEYARDS

COYOTE CANYON WINERY 2022 Grenache 18 Month Barrel Aged, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Grenache Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Horse Heaven Hills Price: $39 Tasting Notes: Concentrated plums and blackberry. coyotecanyonwinery.com

2024 Life is a Rose Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Varietal Roses Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Horse Heaven Hills Price: $21 Tasting Notes: Strawberries and cream; fruit forward; good acid. coyotecanyonwinery.com

CUATRO DIAS WINERY 2022 Petite Sirah Category: Petite Sirah Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Paso Robles Price: $45 Tasting Notes: Balanced; dried fruit; licorice; dark

2023 Tribute Estate Produced and Bottled Category: Barbera Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Rogue Valley Price: $68 Tasting Notes: Dark red fruit; boysenberry; tannins; dynamic; lively; bright acidity. dancin.com

DEL RIO VINEYARD ESTATE 2024 Grenache Rose Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Varietal Roses Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Rogue Valley Price: $18 Tasting Notes: Lifted aromatics; nice finish; guava. delriovineyards.com

DELICATO FAMILY WINES

DAVERO FARMS & WINERY 2021 Sangiovese Hawk Mountain Vineyard, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled

Black Stallion Estate Winery 2022 North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon

Category: Sangiovese Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Dry Creek Valley Price: $80 Tasting Notes: Clean; ripe beautiful; cherry; capers and licorice; nice finish. davero.com

Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: North Coast Price: $24.99 Tasting Notes: Nice cherry and chocolate; a pleasant Cabernet. delicato.com

DEHLINGER WINERY

RELAX 2023 QbA Riesling

2022 Goldridge Pinot Noir Estate Bottled

Category: Riesling dry 0.0 - 0.9% rs Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Germany Price: $12 Tasting Notes: Layered; complex and very well made. delicato.com

Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $65 Tasting Notes: Sweet black cherry; good acid; wellbalanced.

DIABLO PASO WINES, LLC La Blanca 2024 Pilates Rose Wine Single Vineyard

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Category: Rose Blends Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Adelaida District Price: $25 Tasting Notes: Dark plum; crisp and bright; fresh summer night. diablopasowines.com

Max&Nico 2021 Bordo de Paso Aged for 32 Months in French Oak Barrels, Barrel Fermented Reserve Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Adelaida District Price: $70 Tasting Notes: Toasty; good oak; black fruit; cassis; blackberry; full body. diablopasowines.com

DOBBES FAMILY WINERY Wine By Joe 2022 Pinot Noir Category: Pinot Noir = < $20 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Oregon Price: $19 Tasting Notes: Tart cranberry; hint of strawberry fields. dobbesfamilywinery.com

DOT WINES LLC Dot Wine 2024 Nalu Sauvignon Blanc Certified Sustainable and Vineyard Designate Category: Sauvignon Blanc > $20.01 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $32 Tasting Notes: Green herbs; hints of citrus; day lily

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aromatics; well-balanced. dotwinery.com

DOUBLE FORTE WINE Storyteller 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Category: Cabernet Sauvignon = < $20 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Sonoma County Price: $14.99 Tasting Notes: Briar and bramble fruit; nice finish with soft tannins.

DRIVE WINES 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Single Vineyard Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Alexander Valley; Sonoma County Price: $55 Tasting Notes: Yummy; lovely aroma. drivewines.com

DRY CREEK VINEYARD 2022 Heritage Vines Zinfandel Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Sonoma County Price: $30 Tasting Notes: Cherry; berry; made well. drycreekvineyard.com

DRYTOWN CELLARS WINERY 2022 Zinfandel Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 94

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Appellation: Amador County; Sierra Foothills Price: $28 Tasting Notes: Strawberry; plum; textured granular tannins. drytowncellars.com

2024 Verdelho Category: Other White Varietals Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Shenandoah Valley (Amador) Price: $25 Tasting Notes: Citrus and herbaceous with notes of pine; well-balanced with a long refreshing finish. drytowncellars.com

DURANT VINEYARDS 2022 Ava Roan Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Dundee Hills Price: $65 Tasting Notes: Strawberry rhubarb; intense fruit; varietally correct and wellbalanced. durantoregon.com

DUTCHER CROSSING WINERY 2023 2023 Kupferschmid White Wine Category: Other White Varietals Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Dry Creek Valley Price: $46 Tasting Notes: Clean and refreshing; pleasant minerality; true to blend. dutchercrossingwinery.com

2023 Ferrington Vineyard Chardonnay Category: Chardonnay $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Anderson Valley Price: $49 Tasting Notes: Citrus and apple notes; nice acidity. dutchercrossingwinery.com

2023 Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Anderson Valley Price: $51 Tasting Notes: Clean; fruity; juicy finish; cranberry orange; young with good acidity. dutchercrossingwinery.com

2024 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Category: Sauvignon Blanc > $20.01 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $44 Tasting Notes: Good acidity; grapefruit; rolled oats on nose. dutchercrossingwinery.com

EARTHSHINE WINES 2021 Super Tuscan Blend Barrel Aged Category: Italian Type Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $98 Tasting Notes: Nice oak touch; spicy.

2022 Sangiovese Category: Sangiovese Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Oakville

Price: $82 Tasting Notes: Rich and concentrated with clove; big wine.

EBERLE WINERY, LTD. 2024 Chardonnay Estate Category: Chardonnay $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Paso Robles Price: $35 Tasting Notes: Floral; candy apple; palate matches the aroma. eberlewinery.com

2024 Cotes-du-Robles Rose Category: Varietal Roses Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Paso Robles Price: $34 Tasting Notes: Raspberry compote; jammy. eberlewinery.com

ECO TERRENO WINES & VINEYARDS 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Alexander Valley; Sonoma County Price: $32 Tasting Notes: Nice fruit; balanced. ecoterreno.com

EHRET WINERY 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Bavarian Lion Vineyards Category: Cabernet Sauvignon = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 93

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Appellation: Knights Valley Price: $79 Tasting Notes: Big; bold; smooth tannins; leathery notes; hint of jalapeno. ehretwinery.com

ELSOM CELLARS 2022 Cinsault Barrel Aged Category: Other Red Varietals Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Yakima Valley Price: $42 Tasting Notes: Impressive silkiness; slight black pepper with rich cherry notes; wellmanaged tannins. elsomcellars.com

2022 Tempranillo Certified Green Grower, Barrel Aged Category: Tempranillo Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Rattlesnake Hills Price: $45 Tasting Notes: Soft; approachable; great finish; new leather. elsomcellars.com

EVERGREEN FAMILY WINES Alki 2022 Red Blend Sustainable WA Certified Grapes, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Other Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Wahluke Slope Price: $19.99 Tasting Notes: Floral bouquet; pomegranate. evergreenfamilywines.com

Caliche Estate 2024 Albariño Single Vineyard; Sustainable WA Certified Grapes, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Spanish White Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Ancient Lakes Price: $18.99 Tasting Notes: Bright; lifted; lemon; earthy. evergreenfamilywines.com

French for Water 2024 Brut Blanc Sustainable WA Certified Grapes, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Sparkling White < 2.5% rs Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Columbia Valley Price: $18.99 Tasting Notes: Aromatic; rich; floral; apple. evergreenfamilywines.com

Milbrandt 2022 Brother’s Blend Red Wine Sustainable WA Certified Grapes, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Other Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Wahluke Slope Price: $18.99 Tasting Notes: Super smooth; nice finish. evergreenfamilywines.com

Milbrandt 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Sustainable WA Certified Grapes, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Cabernet Sauvignon = < $20 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Wahluke Slope

Price: $18.99 Tasting Notes: Toast and sweet spices. evergreenfamilywines.com

FARQUAR FAMILY WINERY

Ryan Patrick 2022 Redhead Red Wine Blend Sustainable WA Certified Grapes, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled

2023 Endeavor

Category: Other Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Ancient Lakes Price: $11.99 Tasting Notes: Nice balance; blackberry; fruit forward. evergreenfamilywines.com

EXPRIMERE WINES 2022 Mia Single Vineyard Category: Pinot Noir = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Sta. Rita Hills Price: $96 Tasting Notes: Sweet raspberries and cranberries; soft; plush and radiant; dark cherry. exprimere.wine

FAMICI WINE COMPANY 2022 Malbec Estate Wine Category: Malbec Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Idaho; Snake River Valley Price: $45 Tasting Notes: Well balanced oak; juicy mid-palate; nice complexity. famiciwine.com

Category: Italian Type Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: San Diego County Price: $30 Tasting Notes: Classic Sangiovese; approachable. farquarfamilywinery.com

FATHERS + DAUGHTERS CELLARS 2022 Ella’s Reserve Ferrington Vineyard, Reserve Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Anderson Valley Price: $55 Tasting Notes: Oaky; gamey; chewy; seamless. fanddcellars.com

FIVE STAR CELLARS 2018 Stellar Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Walla Walla Valley Price: $64 Tasting Notes: Toasty; nice oak; vanilla; layered aromas. fivestarcellars.com

2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Walla Walla Valley Price: $54

Tasting Notes: Nice spice; cassis; aging well. fivestarcellars.com

FLAMBEAUX WINE 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon; Fountaingrove District Kick Ranch Vineyard, Barrel Aged Category: Cabernet Sauvignon = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Fountain Grove Price: $80 Tasting Notes: Cranberry; thyme; cocoa; slight bell pepper. flambeauxwine.com

2022 Chardonnay; Sonoma Coast Sangiacomo Vineyards, Barrel Aged Category: Chardonnay $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Sonoma Coast Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Toasted brioche; nice; long finish. flambeauxwine.com

FLYING H WINE 2023 Chardonnay Estate Single Vineyard Category: Chardonnay $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Monterey County Price: $35 Tasting Notes: Nice weight; citrus and stone fruit. flyinghwine.com

FOLEY FAMILY WINES Banshee 2023 Mordecai Red Category: Other Red Blends Award: Gold

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Score: 91 Appellation: California Price: $28 Tasting Notes: Oaky; nice fruit. foleyfamilywines.com

Appellation: Sta. Rita Hills Price: $35 Tasting Notes: Ripe pear; green apple; good acidity and a long; dry finish. foleyfamilywines.com

Chalk Hill 2023 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Sebastiani Vineyards 2023 North Coast Butterfield Chardonnay

Category: Pinot Noir $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Sonoma Coast (Sonoma) Price: $29 Tasting Notes: Raspberry; good tannins; good acid; subtle sweetness. foleyfamilywines.com

Chateau St Jean 2022 Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Knights Valley Price: $53 Tasting Notes: Dark cherry; olive; fruit; leather; great texture. foleyfamilywines.com

Firestone Vineyard 2023 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Paso Robles Price: $26 Tasting Notes: Trace of eucalyptus; dark cherry; wellbalanced; nice finish; smooth tannins. foleyfamilywines.com

Lincourt 2023 Steel Chardonnay Category: Chardonnay $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 92

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Category: Chardonnay = < $20 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: North Coast Price: $13 Tasting Notes: Apple; melon; medium bodied; crisp finish. foleyfamilywines.com

FOLIO FINE WINE PARTNERS Piper Sonoma NV Piper Sonoma Brut Methode Traditionnelle Category: Sparkling White < 2.5% rs Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Sonoma County Price: $23 Tasting Notes: Pleasant; white flower; citrus; apple; sparkly. foliowine.com

FORTUNATI VINEYARDS 2021 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaker’s Reserve Category: Cabernet Sauvignon = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $200 Tasting Notes: Black currant; nice oak; rosemary; elegant. fortunativineyards.com

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2022 Pinot Noir Single Vineyard

Beaune. furthermorewines.com

Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Sta. Rita Hills Price: $58 Tasting Notes: Rhubarb; well structured. fortunativineyards.com

2022 Graton Ridge Vineyard Chardonnay Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled

2024 Rosé of Syrah Estate Grown Category: Varietal Roses Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Oak Knoll District Price: $34 Tasting Notes: Fun; peaches; white plum; floral; pretty color. fortunativineyards.com

FRASER FAMILY VINEYARDS 2024 Malvasia Binaca Category: Other White Varietals Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Shenandoah Valley (Amador) Price: $40 Tasting Notes: Pineapple; tropical fruits; pleasant texture and true to nose. fraserfamilyvineyards.com

FURTHERMORE WINES 2022 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Santa Maria Valley Price: $65 Tasting Notes: Elegant and graceful; classic Cote De

Category: Chardonnay $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Savory notes; toffee. furthermorewines.com

2022 Graton Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Black raspberry and cherry; smooth tannins; great acidity. furthermorewines.com

2022 Nevina’s Vineyard Pinot Noir Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Pinot Noir = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Sonoma Coast Price: $80 Tasting Notes: Mouth-filling; blueberry and blackberry; silky tannins. furthermorewines.com

2022 Rosella’s Vineyard Pinot Noir Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Santa Lucia

Highlands Price: $70 Tasting Notes: Long mid-palate; nice acid; bright red fruit. furthermorewines.com

2022 Starbridge Vineyard Pinot Noir Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Pinot Noir = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Sonoma Coast Price: $75 Tasting Notes: Dark fruit; juicy blackberry; firm tannins; chewy and generous. furthermorewines.com

GALLO Barefoot Cellars NV Zinfandel Category: Zinfandel = < $20 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: California Price: $6.99 Tasting Notes: Nice plum skin; cocoa; light. ejgallo.com

Black Box NV Buttery Chardonnay Category: Chardonnay = < $20 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: California Price: $19.99 Tasting Notes: Butterscotch; creamy; pleasant acid. ejgallo.com

Black Box NV Pinot Noir Category: Pinot Noir = < $20 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: California Price: $19.99

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Tasting Notes: Cranberry; nice texture. ejgallo.com

Whitehaven 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Category: Sauvignon Blanc = < $20 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Marlborough Price: $20 Tasting Notes: Kiwi and gooseberry; ripe lime fruit and blossom. ejgallo.com

GARRE VINEYARD AND WINERY 2021 Petite Sirah Category: Petite Sirah Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Livermore Valley Price: $40 Tasting Notes: Dried cherry; rosemary and herbs. garrewinery.com

2021 Profound Secret Estate Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Livermore Valley Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Chalky; light mid-palate; herbaceous; rich and full-bodied. garrewinery.com

2021 Syrah Estate Category: Syrah / Shiraz > $20.01 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Livermore Valley Price: $37 Tasting Notes: Berry fruit; dark red fruit. garrewinery.com

2024 Rosato di Sangiovese Estate Category: Varietal Roses Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Livermore Valley Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Kumquats; citrus; nice acid. garrewinery.com

GERSHON BACHUS VINTNER 2020 Erato Cabernet Franc Barrel Aged for 33 Months, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Cabernet Franc Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Temecula Valley Price: $85 Tasting Notes: Nice herbal quality; sage; licorice; nice finish. gershonbachus.com

GUGLIELMO PRIVATE RESERVE 2021 Sagrantino Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Italian Red Varietals Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Santa Clara Valley Price: $40 Tasting Notes: Cranberry; ripe cherry; dry rose petals. guglielmowinery.com

HALLECK VINEYARD 2022 Pinot Noir Haas Vineyard Single Vineyard Category: Pinot Noir = > $75

Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Sonoma Mountain Price: $75 Tasting Notes: Red apple skin; charcuterie board; tart cherry; supple tannins and oak characteristic. halleckvineyard.com

HAMILTON FAMILY WINES 2023 Windsor Oaks Vineyard GSM Single Vineyard Category: Rhone Type Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Chalk Hill Price: $69 Tasting Notes: Good balance; strawberry-esque. hamilton.wine

2024 2024 Lyon Vineyard; Sauvignon Blanc Single Vineyard Category: Sauvignon Blanc > $20.01 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Sonoma County; Alexander Valley Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Wild spice; blossomy spice; soft and easy to drink. hamilton.wine

2024 2024 Rosé of Grenache; Hamilton Family Vineyards Estate Grown Category: Varietal Roses Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Sonoma Valley Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Vibrant fruit; refreshing; porch pounder. hamilton.wine

HANDAL-DENIER VINEYARDS

Price: $44 Tasting Notes: Surprisingly vivacious; nice raspberry. hardrow.com

2019 Don Angelo Winemaker Select

2023 SMS Estate Bottled

Category: Italian Type Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: North Coast Price: $33 Tasting Notes: Cola; spice; beefy texture. localstastingroom.com

Category: White Bordeaux Type Blends Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Lake Chelan Price: $34 Tasting Notes: Chewy; very good; complex. hardrow.com

2020 Dolcetto Single Vineyard

HARNEY LANE WINERY

Category: Italian Type Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Sonoma County Price: $33 Tasting Notes: Cherry cola; nice viscosity; powerful finish. localstastingroom.com

2022 Petite Sirah; Henry Ranch Certified Sustainable, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled

HARD ROW TO HOE VINEYARDS 2021 Burning Desire Estate Cabernet Franc Estate Bottled, Estate Single Vineyard Category: Cabernet Franc Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Lake Chelan Price: $59 Tasting Notes: Very classy aroma; will age well.; black raspberry; touch of allspice and fennel. hardrow.com

2022 Estate Pinot Noir Estate Bottled, Estate Single Vineyard Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Lake Chelan

Category: Petite Sirah Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Lodi; Mokelumne River Price: $35 Tasting Notes: Big forest floor; plums; caramel and dried herbs. harneylane.com

2024 Albariño; Henry Ranch Certified Sustainable, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Spanish White Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Lodi; Mokelumne River Price: $29 Tasting Notes: Lemongrass; clementine; creamy. harneylane.com

HEAVEN’S GATE VINEYARD 2021 Malbec Barrel Reserve Category: Malbec Award: Gold Score: 92

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Appellation: Borden Ranch Price: $49 Tasting Notes: Red apple skin; blueberry jam with a little cedar.

2022 Reseerve Cabernet Cellar Reserve Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Borden Ranch Price: $49 Tasting Notes: Blueberries; smooth.

Van Vliet Vineyards 2022 Cabernet, Barrel Reserve Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Borden Ranch Price: $49 Tasting Notes: Coffee; very elegant.

Van Vliet Vineyards 2022 Teroldego Barrel Reserve Category: Italian Red Varietals Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Borden Ranch Price: $49 Tasting Notes: Blueberry; spicy notes; great entry into Italian wine.

HENDRY WINERY 2021 Hendry Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Cabernet Sauvignon = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $120

Tasting Notes: Cherry nose; thyme; luscious tannins; floral nose. hendrywines.com

Hendry 2022 Hendry Vineyard Napa Valley Chardonnay Reserve, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Chardonnay $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $65 Tasting Notes: Nice texture; good oak integration; elegant. hendrywines.com

2024 Hendry Vineyard Napa Valley Albariño Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Spanish White Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $28 Tasting Notes: Lemon; nectarine; golden; creamy; linen. hendrywines.com

HERTELENDY VINEYARDS 2022 Signature Mountain Blend Barrel Aged Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Napa Price: $150 Tasting Notes: Dark chocolate; lovely fruit. hertelendy.com

HOLESINSKY WINERY 2020 Oktopus Category: Syrah / Shiraz > $20.01

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Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Snake River Valley Price: $45 Tasting Notes: Very ripe; pruney; extracted; ready to drink. holesinsky.com

2022 Ghost Stallion Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Merlot > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Snake River Valley Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Complex; floral; nice expression of Merlot. holesinsky.com

HOUSLEY’S CENTURY OAK WINERY 2020 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Single Vineyard, Estate Reserve; Estate Bottled Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Mokelumne River Price: $48.99 Tasting Notes: Good structure. housleynapavalley.com

HUSCH VINEYARDS 2023 Old Vines Zinfandel Garzini Ranch, Estate Bottled Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Mendocino Price: $28

Tasting Notes: Big fruit; dark raspberry; good balance. huschvineyards.com

IMAGERY ESTATE WINERY 2022 Barbera Produced and Bottled By, Category: Barbera Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Sonoma County Price: $58 Tasting Notes: Oak notes; red fruit; plum and berries; chewy. imagerywinery.com

2022 Cabernet Franc Produced and Bottled By, Category: Cabernet Franc Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Sonoma County Price: $58 Tasting Notes: Dark; rich; layers of wild berry and fruit. imagerywinery.com

2023 White Burgundy Produced and Bottled By, Category: Other White Blends Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: North Coast Price: $43 Tasting Notes: Very bright; nice texture. imagerywinery.com

IINTERCOASTAL WINE COMPANY 2020 Petite Sirah Category: Petite Sirah Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Lodi Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Plums; boysenberry; integrated oak. intercoastalwine.com

J RICKARDS WINERY 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon AV Select Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Alexander Valley; Sonoma County Price: $42 Tasting Notes: Cherry; tobacco; cassis.

2023 Carignane Estate Grown and Produced Category: Other Red Varietals Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Alexander Valley; Sonoma County Price: $42 Tasting Notes: Complex cassis taste; rich.

J. LOHR VINEYARDS & WINES 2022 J. Lohr Carol’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Certified California Sustainable, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: St. Helena Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Blueberry; blackberry; well integrated. jlohr.com

2022 J. Lohr Estates Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon Certified California Sustainable, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Cabernet Sauvignon = < $20 Award: Gold Score: 91

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Appellation: Paso Robles Price: $17 Tasting Notes: Ripe blackberry and red raspberry. jlohr.com

2022 J. Lohr Tower Road Petite Sirah Certified California Sustainable, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Petite Sirah Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Paso Robles Price: $35 Tasting Notes: Earthy; herbs de Provence; lifted aromas; plum; dried currants and allspice. jlohr.com

2023 J. Lohr Arroyo Vista Chardonnay Certified California Sustainable, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Chardonnay $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Arroyo Seco Price: $25 Tasting Notes: Sweet ripe apples; brown spice; fullbodied. jlohr.com

2023 J. Lohr October Night Chardonnay Certified California Sustainable, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Chardonnay $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Arroyo Seco Price: $25 Tasting Notes: Spice notes; sandalwood; juicy and bright. jlohr.com

2023 J. Lohr Pure Paso® Proprietary Red Wine Certified California Sustainable, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Other Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Paso Robles Price: $27 Tasting Notes: Red apple and cherry; well-structured. jlohr.com

JACK POUST & COMPANY, INC. Enrico NV Prosecco Brut Sparkling Wine Category: Presecco Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Prosecco DOC Price: $14.99 Tasting Notes: Kiwi; herbaceous; great texture. jackpoust.com

Presidential NV 30 Year Old Tawny Port Category: Port Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Porto DOC Price: $98 Tasting Notes: Classic port; very well made. jackpoust.com

Presidential NV Tawny Port Category: Port Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Port Price: $14.99 Tasting Notes: Gamey note; Bing cherry; chocolate. jackpoust.com

Presidential NV White Port

JMC CELLARS

Category: Port Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Port Price: $14.99 Tasting Notes: Hazelnut; stone fruit. jackpoust.com

2024 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Reserve

JAXON KEYS 2022 Petite Sirah Brandy Barrel Aged Estate Category: Petite Sirah Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Mendocino Price: $45 Tasting Notes: Cherry; juniper; red apple skins and herbs. jaxonkeys.com

2022 Primitivo Michael’s Reserve Category: Primitivo Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Mendocino Price: $40 Tasting Notes: Bright; ripe cherry; wild berries; pleasant finish. jaxonkeys.com

JL WOOD 2023 Classic Barrel Fermented Category: Chardonnay $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Arroyo Seco Price: $58 Tasting Notes: Buttery marshmallow and citrus blossoms. jlwoodwine.com

Category: Sauvignon Blanc > $20.01 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Livermore Valley Price: $42 Tasting Notes: Wellbalanced; nice and crisp and clean. jmccellars.wine

Tasting Notes: Earthy; savory; edges of soy. johnanthonyws.com

NV La Dame Michele Blanc de Blanc Methode Traditionnelle Category: Sparkling White < 2.5% rs Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $65 Tasting Notes: Crisp; green apple; mousse. johnanthonyws.com

Serial 2023 Serial White Blend

JOHN ANTHONY WINE & SPIRITS Butter NV ButterLight Chardonnay Category: Low Calorie / Alc White Wines Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: California Price: $16.99 Tasting Notes: Buttered popcorn; great oak; well balanced. johnanthonyws.com

2021 John Anthony Carneros Gap Syrah Category: Syrah / Shiraz > $20.01 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Carneros Price: $90 Tasting Notes: Black and Bing cherry; dry finish; little tar; varietally correct. johnanthonyws.com

2021 John Anthony Coombsville Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Category: Cabernet Sauvignon = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Coombsville Price: $160

Category: Chardonnay $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Paso Robles Price: $35 Tasting Notes: Hint of tropical fruit; well-balanced with a long finish. johnanthonyws.com

Weather 2021 Weather Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Leras Vineyard Category: Pinot Noir = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Sonoma County; Russian River Valley Price: $95 Tasting Notes: Hightone fruit; lavender; black cherry and toasted oak. johnanthonyws.com

JULIETTA WINERY 2022 Durif Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Petite Sirah Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Clarksburg (Yolo) Price: $40

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Tasting Notes: Grippy tannins; dried blueberries; well-integrated oak. juliettawinery.com

2022 Grenache Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Grenache Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Clarksburg (Yolo) Price: $36 Tasting Notes: Berry; cherry; youthful; juicy plum. juliettawinery.com

KENNETH CARL VINEYARDS 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Category: Cabernet Sauvignon = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Dry Creek Valley Price: $100 Tasting Notes: Cranberry; violets; bay leaf; grippy tannins.

2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve Category: Cabernet Sauvignon = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Dry Creek Valley Price: $100 Tasting Notes: Lip smacking; black cherry; blackberry; wonderful.

KING ESTATE WINERY Inscription 2023 Pinot Noir Category: Pinot Noir $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Willamette

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KORBEL CHAMPAGNE CELLARS 2021 Natural’ Methode Champenoise Category: Sparkling White < 2.5% rs Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $18 Tasting Notes: Tart green apple; citrus notes; toasty hazelnut. korbel.com

NV Brut Methode Champenoise Category: Sparkling White < 2.5% rs Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: California Price: $14 Tasting Notes: White flower; jasmine; good structure; green apple. korbel.com

NV Brut Rosé Methode Champenoise Category: Sparkling Rose < 2.5% rs Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: California Price: $14 Tasting Notes: Fresh vibrant strawberry; crowd pleaser; floral. korbel.com

KUKERI WINES 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Category: Cabernet Sauvignon = > $75 Award: Gold

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Score: 92 Appellation: Oakville Price: $95 Tasting Notes: Cocoa bean; currants and bay leaf; hint of violets. kukeriwines.com

L&G VERDE VINEYARDS 2022 Syrah Estate Grown & Produced; Barrel Aged, Barrel Selection Category: Syrah / Shiraz > $20.01 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Santa Clara Valley Price: $37 Tasting Notes: Bright acid; silky texture. verdevineyards.com

LA PRENDA WINES 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Pickberry Vineyard Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Sonoma County; Sonoma Mountain Price: $54 Tasting Notes: Cherry cola; well-balanced. laprendawines.com

2024 Pinot Grigio Category: Pinot Gris / Grigio Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $24 Tasting Notes: Fruit forward; nice finish. laprendawines.com

2024 Rosé of Pinot Noir Category: Pinot Noir Roses Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Sonoma Coast Price: $24

Tasting Notes: Lots of melon; lovely mid-palate. laprendawines.com

with juicy layers; great wine! ledson.com

LAKE CHELAN WINERY LIONSTONE INTERNATIONAL 2021 Tempranillo Estate

Category: Tempranillo Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Chelan Price: $48 Tasting Notes: Dark; big; chewy; lacy tannins. lakechelanwinery.com

LAVA CAP WINERY 2022 Barbera Category: Barbera Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: El Dorado; Sierra Foothills Price: $28 Tasting Notes: Ripe pomegranate; cranberry; blackberries; packed with fruit. lavacap.com

LEDSON WINERY AND VINEYARDS 2019 Malbec Category: Malbec Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Dry Creek Valley Price: $48 Tasting Notes: Holding well; good longevity and nice complexity. ledson.com

2019 Merlot Category: Merlot > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Sonoma County Price: $42 Tasting Notes: Long finish

Abbesse 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Category: Sauvignon Blanc = < $20 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Vin de France Price: $18.99 Tasting Notes: Clean; citrus; mango and honeysuckle; white peach notes.

Aluado Alicante Bouschet Reserva 2022 Alicante Bouschet Category: Other Red Varietals Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Vinho Regional Lisboa Price: $21.99 Tasting Notes: Intense; complex; rich balance; very ripe.

La Chiamata Montepulciano Riserva 2020 Montepulciano Category: Italian Red Varietals Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Price: $24.99 Tasting Notes: Savory spice; dark plum; lush mouthfeel with balanced tannins.

Portinho do Covo 2023 Red Blend Category: Other Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Peninsula de Setúbal VR Price: $16.99 Tasting Notes: Wellintegrated; fruit forward.

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Robert Ledoux 2022 Aligoté

M2 WINES

MARYHILL WINERY

Category: Other White Varietals Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Bourgogne AOC Price: $24.99 Tasting Notes: Attractive complexity; bright finish.

2022 Tannat Lodi Rules Certified, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled

2022 Barbera; Gunkel Vineyards Single Vineyard Series

LOUBUD WINES 2022 Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Wine Peake Ranch Traditional Method

Category: Other Red Varietals Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Mokelumne River Price: $32 Tasting Notes: Big fruit; beautiful rich layers; smooth tannins; ripe currant; plum and licorice. m2wines.com

Category: Sparkling White < 2.5% rs Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Sta. Rita Hills Price: $70 Tasting Notes: Fresh bright; yeasty notes; citrusy; wellmade with creamy finish. loubud.com

2023 Clockstoppers

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MAKER WINE COMPANY

2021 Rescue Block Pinot Noir

Category: Other Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: California Price: $32 Tasting Notes: Smokey; ripe red fruit; good body. m2wines.com

Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Anderson Valley Price: $70 Tasting Notes: Smooth mid-palate; tart cherry and cranberry; long; balanced finish. lulacellars.com

2024 Brut Bubbles SIP Certified

2022 Lula Vineyard Pinot Noir

2024 Rose of Grenache SIP Certified, Single Vineyard

Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Anderson Valley Price: $65 Tasting Notes: Cherry spice; big mid palate; very well balanced with nice acid and texture. lulacellars.com

Category: Sparkling White < 2.5% rs Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Lodi Price: $8 Tasting Notes: Fresh apple. makerwine.com

Category: Varietal Roses Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Monterey Price: $8 Tasting Notes: Fields of strawberry blossoms; light watermelon; rhubarb notes and hint of salinity. makerwine.com

Category: Barbera Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Columbia Valley Price: $57 Tasting Notes: Dark fruit; hint of cigar box; good balance. maryhillwinery.com

2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Les Collines Vineyard Single Vineyard Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Walla Walla Valley Price: $58 Tasting Notes: Soft fruit; dark and ponderous. maryhillwinery.com

2022 Cabernet Sauvignon; Otis Vineyards Otis Vineyards, Single Vineyard Series Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Yakima Valley Price: $59 Tasting Notes: Soft palate; balanced. maryhillwinery.com

2022 Merlot Proprietor’s Reserve Category: Merlot > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Columbia Valley Price: $46 Tasting Notes: Earth; spice and fruit; very well integrated. maryhillwinery.com

2022 Petite Sirah Kiona Vineyards Heart of the Hills Single Vineyard Series Category: Petite Sirah Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Columbia Valley Price: $55 Tasting Notes: Jolly Rancher candy; menthol; licorice. maryhillwinery.com

2022 Syrah Category: Syrah / Shiraz > $20.01 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Columbia Valley Price: $33 Tasting Notes: Good fruit; meaty; smokey notes; firm tannins. maryhillwinery.com

2022 Syrah McKinley Springs Vineyard Single Vineyard Series Category: Syrah / Shiraz > $20.01 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Horse Heaven Hills Price: $54 Tasting Notes: Nice red fruit; toasted oak; silky body. maryhillwinery.com

2022 Syrah Otis Vineyards Single Vineyard Series Category: Syrah / Shiraz > $20.01 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Yakima Valley Price: $52 Tasting Notes: Good red fruit and blackberry. maryhillwinery.com

2022 Tavolo Rosso; Proprietor’s Reserve Category: Other Red Blends Award: Gold

Score: 92 Appellation: Columbia Valley Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Nice fruit with wonderful viscosity; long finish. maryhillwinery.com

2023 Albarino Proprietor’s Reserve Category: Spanish White Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Columbia Valley Price: $30 Tasting Notes: Nectarine; green tea; lemon balm. maryhillwinery.com

2023 Winemaker’s White Category: Other White Blends Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Columbia Valley Price: $22 Tasting Notes: Honeydew; nice body. maryhillwinery.com

MASLAN WINES French Bliss 2024 Grenache Blanc Unfiltered Category: Other White Varietals Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Alexander Valley; Sonoma County Price: $44 Tasting Notes: Lime and citrus; really clean and bright.

MAZZOCCO SONOMA WINERY 2023 Chardonnay Mendocino Cuvee Category: Chardonnay $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Mendocino County Price: $30

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Tasting Notes: Pears and baked apple; citrus; seamless finish. mazzocco.com

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MCGRAIL VINEYARDS AND WINERY

2022 Beautiful Earth Cabernet Sauvignon

2021 McGrail Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Livermore Valley Price: $49 Tasting Notes: Dark fruit; wonderfully balanced wine; long finish. mcgrailvineyards.com

2023 Charlie Rae Chardonnay Lucky 8 Vineyards, Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Chardonnay $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Livermore Valley Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Good acidity; baked apples with brown spice. mcgrailvineyards.com

MCKENZIE-MUELLER VINEYARDS & WINERY 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Single Vineyard, Estate Bottled; Unfiltered Category: Cabernet Sauvignon = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Oak Knoll District Price: $85 Tasting Notes: Good oak; earthy; light herbs; dark fruit; cocoa; tobacco. mckenziemueller.com

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Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Paso Robles Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Fresh fruit; tart cherries; chocolate and blueberries; continues to build as you taste. mcpricemyers.com

MERRIAM VINEYARDS 2022 Pinot Noir Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Pinot Noir $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Sonoma County; Russian River Valley Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Good acid and integration; black cherry; strawberry; long dry finish. merriamvineyards.com

2022 Windacre Estate Merlot Windacre Estate, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Merlot > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $56 Tasting Notes: Nice spice; herbal; long rich finish. merriamvineyards.com

2023 Chardonnay Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Chardonnay $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold

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Score: 91 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $34 Tasting Notes: Toasty and round; juicy mango and pear. merriamvineyards.com

MEYER FAMILY CELLARS 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Single Vineyard, Barrel Aged Category: Sauvignon Blanc > $20.01 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Yorkville Highlands Price: $30 Tasting Notes: Toasty; refreshing acid; melon. mfcellars.com

MICHAEL POZZAN WINERY 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Category: Sauvignon Blanc = < $20 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $20 Tasting Notes: Lemon verbena; grapefruit and crenshaw melon; easy drinker. michaelpozzanwinery.com

Pozzan 2023 Zinfandel Barrel Aged Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Oakville Price: $30 Tasting Notes: Cinnamon; bramble and plum; dried herbs; silky. michaelpozzanwinery.com

Rutherford Road 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Aged

Tasting Notes: Berry candy; a playful fun wine. drinkmimosa.com

Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Rutherford Price: $45 Tasting Notes: Blackberry; green olive; smooth; balanced. michaelpozzanwinery.com

MIRO CELLARS

MIKAMI VINEYARDS 2022 Petite Sirah Category: Petite Sirah Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Lodi Price: $39 Tasting Notes: Smooth; well balanced; blackberry; black cherry; medium bodied. mikamivineyards.com

MILL CREEK VINEYARDS 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Sauvignon Blanc = < $20 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Dry Creek Valley Price: $14.99 Tasting Notes: Lively; fruitfriendly; peach and cantaloupe millcreekwinery.com

MIMOSA ROYALE LLC NV Berry Category: Sparkling Other Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Sonoma County Price: $4.99

2022 Hitchcock Cabernet Sauvignon Hitchcock Vineyard Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Chalk Hill Price: $30 Tasting Notes: Bright cherry; green tea; subtle spices; nice complexity. mirocellars.com

2022 Miro Zinfandel Bastoni Bastoni Vineyard Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Fountaingrove District Price: $28 Tasting Notes: Savory; plum and dark cherry; leather. mirocellars.com

2022 Zinfandel Wolcott-Bevill Vineyard Wolcott-Bevill Vineyard Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Dry Creek Valley Price: $28 Tasting Notes: Good fruit and acid; warm berries; elegant; soft; fresh and appealing. mirocellars.com

2023 Pinot Noir Bazzano Vineyard, Reserve Category: Pinot Noir $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $32

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Tasting Notes: Pomegranate; good integration; dark cherry; savory spices; good structure. mirocellars.com

MONSERATE VINEYARDS AND WINERY 2023 Montepulciano San Luis Rey, Estate Category: Italian Red Varietals Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: San Diego County Price: $57 Tasting Notes: Bright; fresh; youthful and energetic. monseratewinery.com

NATIVE FLORA 2021 Time Waits for No One Estate Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Dundee Hills Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Bing cherry and vanilla; well-balanced. nativeflora.com

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY 2020 Barbera

Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Rogue Valley Price: $45 Tasting Notes: Earthy with good tannins; juicy watermelon rind. naumessuncrestwinery.com

NAVARRO VINEYARDS 2024 Grüner Veltliner Anderson Valley Category: Other White Varietals Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Anderson Valley Price: $26 Tasting Notes: Clean finish; high tone. navarrowine.com

2024 Pinot Blanc; Anderson Valley Category: Other White Varietals Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Anderson Valley Price: $21 Tasting Notes: Wellbalanced; good entry; lovely finish. navarrowine.com

2024 Pinot Gris Category: Pinot Gris / Grigio Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Anderson Valley Price: $26 Tasting Notes: Delicate with nice herbal notes. navarrowine.com

Category: Barbera Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Rogue Valley Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Deep color; soft texture; dark berry notes. naumessuncrestwinery.com

NELSON FAMILY VINEYARDS

2020 Malbec Barrel Aged

Category: Petit Verdot Award: Gold Score: 91

Category: Malbec

2020 Petit Verdot Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled

Appellation: Mendocino County Price: $49 Tasting Notes: Complex; elegant and well-balanced. nelsonfamilyvineyards.com

2020 Top Row Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Mendocino County Price: $52 Tasting Notes: Well integrated. nelsonfamilyvineyards.com

NEW CLAIRVAUX VINEYARD 2022 Syrah St. James Block, Single Vineyard Category: Syrah / Shiraz > $20.01 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Tehama County Price: $32 Tasting Notes: Floral and peppery; tart; nice red fruit and tangy acid. newclairvauxvineyard.com

2023 Barbera Poor Souls Block, Single Vineyard Category: Barbera Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Tehama County Price: $32 Tasting Notes: Soft plush toffee; red fruit; plum and cherry; vibrant acidity; good balance. newclairvauxvineyard.com

2023 Tempranillo St. James Block, Single Vineyard Category: Tempranillo Award: Gold Score: 92

Appellation: Tehama County Price: $32 Tasting Notes: Plum fruit; approachable. newclairvauxvineyard.com

NV Petite Temptation Lot 13 Vina Ranch Category: Proprietary (House) Red Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Tehama County Price: $33 Tasting Notes: Nice mouthfeel; really ripe red fruit; plum. newclairvauxvineyard.com

NICHELINI FAMILY WINERY 2022 Petite Sirah Estate Bottled Category: Petite Sirah Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $59 Tasting Notes: Sweet tannins; integrated oak; soft. nicheliniwinery.com

2023 Primitivo Estate Bottled Category: Primitivo Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $58 Tasting Notes: Chocolate; cloves; cherry compote. nicheliniwinery.com

2023 Zinfandel Estate Bottled Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $46 Tasting Notes: Baking spice; full-bodied; juicy; sweet oak. nicheliniwinery.com

2024 Sauvignon Blanc Category: Sauvignon Blanc > $20.01 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $34 Tasting Notes: Raspberry blossom with hints of lime and tropical fruit. nicheliniwinery.com

NOTRE VUE ESTATE WINE GROUP Balverne 2024 Muscat Certified Sustainable, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Muscat Varietals 0.0 - 5.0% rs Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $36 notrevueestate.com

Balverne 2024 Rose of Pinot Noir Certified Sustainable, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Pinot Noir Roses Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $24 Tasting Notes: Refreshing; lively strawberry notes. notrevueestate.com

2021 Cab Franc Certified Sustainable, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Cabernet Franc Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Chalk Hill Price: $59 Tasting Notes: Dark fruit; red plum; lavish fruit notes; compact but expressive. notrevueestate.com

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2022 Sparkling Rose Of GSM Certified Sustainable, Estate Grown

Tasting Notes: Reductive style; subtle; tropical. oakfarmvineyards.com

Category: Sparkling Rose < 2.5% rs Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Chalk Hill Price: $55 Tasting Notes: Juicy strawberry and plum; lovely mouthfeel. notrevueestate.com

OGILVIE MERWIN VENTURES

OAK FARM VINEYARDS 2022 Il Padrone Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Port Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Amador County; Sierra Foothills Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Dark; ripe; concentrated. oakfarmvineyards.com

2023 Grenache Noir Certified Green & Sustainable Under Lodi Rules, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Grenache Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Lodi; Mokelumne River Price: $36 Tasting Notes: Well-made; nice forward fruit; great finish. oakfarmvineyards.com

2024 Sauvignon Blanc Mohr-Fry Ranches, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Sauvignon Blanc > $20.01 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Lodi; Mokelumne River Price: $26

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Silt Wine Company 2022 Petite Sirah Category: Petite Sirah Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Clarksburg (Yolo) Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Jammy red fruit; good tannins; toasty. siltwineco.com

Silt Wine Company 2024 Albarino Category: Spanish White Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Clarksburg (Yolo) Price: $28 Tasting Notes: Jasmine and lime; stone fruit. siltwineco.com

Silt Wine Company 2024 Gewürztraminer Certified Sustainable Category: Gewurztraminer < 3.0% rs Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Clarksburg Price: $35 Tasting Notes: Nice full entry; Great long crisp finish. siltwineco.com

OKAPI 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Jungle Love Vineyard, Estate Single Vineyard Category: Cabernet Sauvignon = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 93

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Appellation: Oak Knoll District Price: $140 Tasting Notes: Savory; earthy; powerful and rich. okapiwines.com

OPEN CLAIM VINEYARDS 2022 Estate Chardonnay AVA is Mount Pisgah, Estate Category: Chardonnay = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Willamette Valley Price: $75 Tasting Notes: Complex flavors; great acidity; little smoke and high-acid finish. openclaimvineyards.com

OSO LIBRE WINERY 2021 Por Vida Estate Grown, Barrel Aged Category: Proprietary (House) Red Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Adelaida District Price: $80 Tasting Notes: Very earthy; spices and juniper notes; well-balanced. osolibre.com

2021 Querida Barrel Aged Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Paso Robles Price: $68 Tasting Notes: Anise; black plum; soft; nice structure. osolibre.com

PADIGAN WINES 2023 Red Blend Category: Rhone Type Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Rogue Valley Price: $34 Tasting Notes: Tobacco notes and blueberry; candied and bright fruit; well-balanced acid. padigan.com

PAPAPIETRO AND PERRY, INC. DBA PAPAPIETRO PERRY WINERY Papapietro Perry 2022 Papapietro Perry Winery Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Sonoma Coast Price: $63 Tasting Notes: Lovely dried cherry; delicate; elegant; floral. papapietro-perry.com

Papapietro Perry 2022 Papapietro Perry Winery Pommard Clones Category: Pinot Noir = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $83 Tasting Notes: Big and lush; notes of ripe cherry and pomegranate with supporting oak. papapietro-perry.com

2022 Papapietro Perry Winery Peters Vineyard Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99

Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $67 Tasting Notes: Herbaceous; light; cherry; earthy and spicy. papapietro-perry.com

PARADISE RIDGE WINERY 2024 Rose Wine Rose of Pinot Noir Category: Pinot Noir Roses Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $32 Tasting Notes: Nice mouthfeel; honeysuckle and melon. prwinery.com

PELTZER FAMILY CELLARS 2021 Super Tuscan Sangiovese is Estate Grown, Barrel Aged Category: Italian Type Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Temecula Valley Price: $55 Tasting Notes: Bright fruit; balanced; soft. peltzerwinery.com

PENNYROYAL FARM 2016 Almittey Brut Reserve Brut Category: Sparkling White < 2.5% rs Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Anderson Valley Price: $59

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Tasting Notes: Lemon; nice and crisp. pennyroyalfarm.com

2022 Pinot Noir Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Anderson Valley Price: $47 Tasting Notes: Earthy; food nose; good nose. pennyroyalfarm.com

2022 Pinot Noir; Eye of the Needle Single Vineyard, Eye of the Needle, Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Anderson Valley Price: $59 Tasting Notes: Cherry cobbler; sweet; fruit-driven; food friendly. pennyroyalfarm.com

2022 Pinot Noir; Monty Monty Vineyard, Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Anderson Valley Price: $59 Tasting Notes: Nice flow; energetic; very smooth. pennyroyalfarm.com

2023 Anyhow Blanc Estate Grown & Bottled Category: Other White Blends Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Anderson Valley Price: $29 Tasting Notes: Bright cherry; lemon; oak; vanilla. pennyroyalfarm.com

2024 Pino Trio 40% Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc; 20% Pinot Gris, Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Other White Blends Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Anderson Valley Price: $33 Tasting Notes: Pretty nose; citrus; nutty; mediumbodied; balanced; long; crisp; refreshing finish. pennyroyalfarm.com

PENROSE HILL Titiritero 2022 68% Muscat – 32% Torrontés Category: Other White Blends Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Mendoza Price: $31 Tasting Notes: Nice acidity and mouthfeel; true to varietal; spice.

PERRUCCI FAMILY VINEYARD 2021 Malbec Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Malbec Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains Appellation Price: $44 Tasting Notes: Ripe black cherry fruit; medium- to fullbodied; long finish. perruccifamily.com

PETER WILLIAM VINEYARD LLC 2021 Extravagance PWV Reserve; Proprietary Reserve Blend, Single Vineyard Reserve

Category: Other Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Rogue Valley Price: $42 Tasting Notes: Plum and dried fruits; nice chalkiness on the finish. peterwilliamvineyard.com

PETERSON WINERY 2020 Malbec Bradford Mountain Estate Vineyard, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Malbec Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Dry Creek Valley Price: $40 Tasting Notes: Blueberry compote; good texture; violets. petersonwinery.com

PEZZI KING VINEYARDS 2022 Midnight Zinfandel Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Dry Creek Valley Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Blueberry and blackberry; sultry and seductive; good with food. pezziking.com

2022 Row 26 Reserve Zinfandel Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Dry Creek Valley Price: $65 Tasting Notes: Approachable; fruit-driven; mocha. pezziking.com

2023 Bacigalupi Chardonnay Bacigalupi Category: Chardonnay $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $42 Tasting Notes: Toasted brioche; apple pie; wellbalanced. pezziking.com

2023 Laura’s Block Chardonnay Category: Chardonnay $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Floral with stone fruit. pezziking.com

2023 Westside Road Chardonnay Category: Chardonnay $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Lingering finish. pezziking.com

PICCHETTI WINERY 2023 Merlot Category: Merlot > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Arroyo Seco Price: $42.95 Tasting Notes: Youthful; easy drinking; very well integrated. picchetti.com

Appellation: Los Carneros (Napa) Price: $59.95 Tasting Notes: Complex; red cherry Jolly Rancher; rich vanilla. picchetti.com

2024 Mattie Rose Category: Rose Blends Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: California Price: $32.95 Tasting Notes: Pretty; spicy; juicy watermelon. picchetti.com

POUR MANAGEMENT LLC Rockwell Vermouth NV Classic Sweet Category: Red Vermouth Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: California Price: $15 Tasting Notes: Cola notes; savory and herbal.

RAIN DANCE VINEYARDS 2022 Estate Pinot Noir Cuvée Estate Vineyards Category: Pinot Noir $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Chehalem Mountains Price: $45 Tasting Notes: Raspberry; floral; blue fruits; bittersweet chocolate on the finish. raindancevineyards.com

2023 Pinot Noir Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 94

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RED THREAD WINES 2022 Red Thread Wines - Howell Mountain Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Other Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Howell Mountain Price: $72 Tasting Notes: Sweet cola; well-balanced. redthreadwines.com

2023 Rose of Grenache Category: Varietal Roses Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Lake County Price: $19.99 Tasting Notes: Raspberry; fig; rose petal. redthreadwines.com

RELLIK WINERY 2022 Meritage Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends $40.01 - $74.99

Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Rogue Valley Price: $42 Tasting Notes: Boysenberries; complex fruit; great tannins. rellikwinery.com

2022 Merlot Category: Merlot > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Rogue Valley Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Good dark fruit notes; well-balanced. rellikwinery.com

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Gold Rain Dance Vineyards 2022 Estate Pinot Noir Cuvée Category: Pinot Noir $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Chehalem Mountains Price: $45 raindancevineyards.com

Category: Other Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Rogue Valley Price: $40 Tasting Notes: Nice mouthfeel with dark red fruits. rellikwinery.com

RETZLAFF VINEYARDS 2022 Merlot Hand Picked, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Merlot > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Alameda County; Livermore Valley Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Elegant and well-balanced. retzlaffwinery.com

REUSTLE PRAYER ROCK VINEYARDS 2024 Gruner Veltliner Category: Other White Varietals Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Umpqua Valley Price: $37

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Tasting Notes: Minerality; nice acid and balance; lemon peel; pleasant salinity; grapefruit. reustlevineyards.com

2024 Gruner Veltliner Green Lizard Category: Other White Varietals Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Umpqua Valley Price: $39 Tasting Notes: Stone fruit; green apple; citrus; rich mid-palate with a long; balanced finish. reustlevineyards.com

ROCK AND CLAY WINES LLC 2022 Condor Red Wine Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Brambly; integrated tannins; great texture. rockandclaywines.com

RODNEY STRONG WINE ESTATES Davis Bynum 2023 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $45 Tasting Notes: Cranberry; cherry and spice; nice integration on the oak; wellbalanced. rodneystrong.com

2023 Limited Russian River Valley Chardonnay Category: Chardonnay $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $37 Tasting Notes: Good acid; balanced; green apple. rodneystrong.com

2023 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Category: Pinot Noir $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Russian River Valley Price: $30 Tasting Notes: Young; energetic; ripe blue fruit; cherry; soft tannins. rodneystrong.com

2023 Sonoma County Merlot Category: Merlot > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Sonoma County Price: $23 Tasting Notes: Lean and elegant; an easy drinking wine. rodneystrong.com

Rowen Wine Company 2022 Rowen Red Blend Category: Other Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Sonoma County Price: $70 Tasting Notes: Bramble; plum skin and cedar; wellbalanced. rodneystrong.com

ROLLING HILLS VINEYARD 2022 Tempranillo Category: Tempranillo

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Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Snake River Valley Price: $42 Tasting Notes: Medium tannins; dark fruit; earthy. rollinghillsvineyard.com

ROSATI FAMILY WINERY 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon 100% Estate Grown, Barrel Aged Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Mendocino County Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Drinkable now but has age-ability. rosatifamilywines.com

SAINI VINEYARDS 2022 Zinfandel Estate Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Dry Creek Valley Price: $35 Tasting Notes: Red currants; plum; lingering finish. sainivineyards.com

2024 Chenin Blanc Estate Category: Chenin Blanc Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Dry Creek Valley Price: $27 Tasting Notes: Wild thyme; herbs; Key Lime and Anjou pear. sainivineyards.com

SAKURA VINEYARD AND WINERY

SAN JOAQUIN WINE COMPANY

2022 Cabernet Sauvignon

Toschi Vineyards 2024 Chardonnay Unoaked

Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Livermore Valley Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Really bright acidity; fresh red fruit; delicate. sakurawinery.com

2022 Tempranillo Category: Tempranillo Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Livermore Valley Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Cranberry; ripe; concentrated. sakurawinery.com

2024 Petit Verdot Rosé Category: Varietal Roses Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Livermore Valley Price: $35 Tasting Notes: Good weight; floral. sakurawinery.com

SALDO 2021 Red Blend Category: Other Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Central Coast Price: $30 Tasting Notes: Lovely; low-key wine; elegant.

2022 Zinfandel

Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: North Coast Price: $30 Tasting Notes: Complex; elegant; finessed with pretty tannins; integrated spice.

Category: Chardonnay = < $20 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: California Price: $16 Tasting Notes: Creamy with nice acid; well-balanced. sjwineco.com

SAPIEN WINE 2021 2021 Sapien Pinot Noir Single Vineyard Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Sta. Rita Hills Price: $58 Tasting Notes: Lots of cherry; brambly with nice balance. sapienwine.com

SASS WINERY 2022 Pinot Noir Lynx Hill Vineyard Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Willamette Valley; Eola-Amity Hills Price: $48 Tasting Notes: Beautiful varietal definition; great fruit intensity; beautiful handling of tannins; smooth finish. sasswinery.com

SCARLETT WINES 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown Category: Cabernet Sauvignon = > $75

Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Napa Valley; Rutherford Price: $79 Tasting Notes: Rich; plush; good mouthfeel; a standout. scarlettwines.com

SCHEID FAMILY WINES Know & Love 2023 Chardonnay Category: Chardonnay = < $20 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Monterey County Price: $10.99 Tasting Notes: Creamy; bright; citrus peel; red delicious apple. scheidvineyards.com

2021 Reserve Pinot Noir Clone Martini Category: Pinot Noir = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Monterey Price: $75 Tasting Notes: Boysenberry and blueberry with a lavish texture; refined and ready to enjoy now. scheidvineyards.com

SERRES RANCH WINE 2024 Toots Estate Grown Category: Varietal Roses Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Sonoma Valley Price: $45 Tasting Notes: Refreshing; approachable. serresranchwine.com

SILVERBACK ESTATE WINERY 2022 Uptown Blanc de Blanc Sparkling Category: Sparkling White < 2.5% rs Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Willamette Valley Price: $28 Tasting Notes: Spicy; yeasty; crisp and creamy. silverbackwine.com

SIN BANDERAS WINES 2023 Riesling Category: Riesling dry 0.0 - 0.9% rs Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Yakima Valley Price: $24 Tasting Notes: Clean; good concentration. sinbanderaswines.com

NV Dessert Wine Fortified, Barrel Aged Category: Port Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Yakima Valley Price: $48 Tasting Notes: Smooth; dark and toasty. sinbanderaswines.com

SIX SIGMA RANCH AND WINERY 2020 Else’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Lake County Price: $54

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Tasting Notes: Black currants and spice; smooth; good mouthfeel. sixsigmaranch.com

SLEEPING DOG WINES 2023 Sirius Fortified Dessert Wine , Proprietor’s Reserve Category: Port Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Yakima Valley Price: $40 Tasting Notes: Carmel; ripe and juicy. sleepingdogwines.com

SODA ROCK WINERY 2022 Mercantile Cabernet Sauvignon Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Sonoma County Price: $46 Tasting Notes: Juicy; cocoa; nice mouthfeel. sodarockwinery.com

2022 Runway Reserve Malbec Category: Malbec Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Chalk Hill Price: $54 Tasting Notes: Good representation of varietal; blueberry jam; red and blue fruit; plum jam. sodarockwinery.com

2022 Runway Reserve Petit Verdot Category: Petit Verdot Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Chalk Hill Price: $54 Tasting Notes: Blueberries and sweet pomegranate. sodarockwinery.com

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2022 Wedding Cake Zinfandel Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Alexander Valley; Sonoma County Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Tart; complex; raspberry. sodarockwinery.com

2022 Wentworth Zinfandel Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Sonoma County Price: $40 Tasting Notes: Rich balanced and jammy. sodarockwinery.com

2023 Alexander Valley Chardonnay Category: Chardonnay $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Alexander Valley Price: $28 Tasting Notes: Floral with clove and cinnamon; butter and baked apple. sodarockwinery.com

SOLLEVATO WINES 2022 Sangiovese Barrel Aged, Single Vineyard Category: Sangiovese Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Dry Creek Valley Price: $85 Tasting Notes: Pleasing cherry and spice; tannic/still developing; good medium fruit. sollevatowines.com

SOLO NOSTRO 2023 Raga Category: White Rhone Blends

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Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Dry Creek Valley Price: $30 Tasting Notes: Elegant; citrus blossom; nice finish. solonostro.com

SOQUEL VINEYARDS 2023 Lester Family Vineyard Pinot Noir Lester Family Vineyard Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Cherry cola and nutmeg; brown sugar aftertaste; allspice. soquelvineyards.com

2023 Soquel Vineyards Pinot Noir Soquel Vineyards, Estate Grown Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Cherry cola; nutmeg; faintly rustic with herbal notes. soquelvineyards.com

2023 Trinity Rosso Trinity Rosso Category: Other Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: California Price: $16 Tasting Notes: Good fruit; good balance between earthy and acidity; great mid-palate. soquelvineyards.com

SOUTH COAST WINERY 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Wild Horse Peak Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: South Coast Price: $45.99 Tasting Notes: Blackberry; dry tannins. southcoastwinery.com

SOUTH HILL VINEYARDS 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Sauvignon Blanc > $20.01 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Columbia Gorge Price: $30 Tasting Notes: Hint of citrus; tropical fruit; well-balanced; rose petal. southhillwine.com

ST. FRANCIS WINERY & VINEYARDS 2022 Cuvee Lago Red Wine Category: Other Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Sonoma County Price: $75 Tasting Notes: Great structure; well-balanced and well-made. stfranciswinery.com

2022 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Alexander Valley Price: $55

Tasting Notes: Light cherry; black olive and blueberry fruit; well-balanced with firm tannins. stfranciswinery.com

2022 Reserve Merlot Category: Merlot > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Sonoma Valley Price: $45 Tasting Notes: Cassis; blackberry; nice complexity. stfranciswinery.com

2022 Tres Viejos Zinfandel Artisan Collection Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Sonoma County Price: $54 Tasting Notes: Ripe; rich; juicy; plum; long; lingering finish. stfranciswinery.com

2023 Sonoma County Chardonnay Category: Chardonnay = < $20 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Sonoma County Price: $17 Tasting Notes: Guava notes; nice purity and structure. stfranciswinery.com

2023 Sonoma County Pinot Noir Category: Pinot Noir $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Sonoma County Price: $22 Tasting Notes: Tart finish; integrated tannins; cherries; smooth. stfranciswinery.com

2023 Wild Oak Vineyard Chardonnay Artisan Collection Category: Chardonnay $20.01 - $40.00

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Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Sonoma Valley Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Apple pie; cinnamon and cloves; white peach; zippy lemon; crowd pleaser. stfranciswinery.com

ST. SUPERY ESTATE VINEYARDS & WINERY 2021 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Estate, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Wellbalanced; lots of red fruit and berries; forest floor; clean and elegant with rustic grace. stsupery.com

STAGE PASS ESTATE 2024 Rose Estate Grown Category: Pinot Noir Roses Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Rogue Valley Price: $28 Tasting Notes: Bright. strawberry characteristics.

STARFIELD VINEYARDS 2022 Sparkling Brut Moscato Methode Traditionnelle Category: Sparkling White < 2.5% rs Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: El Dorado Price: $42 Tasting Notes: Consumerfriendly; lemon lime; crisp. starfieldvineyards.com

2022 Tannat Estate Grown Category: Other Red Varietals Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: El Dorado Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Stylish fruits and well-managed tannins. starfieldvineyards.com

2023 Marsanne Estate Grown Category: Other White Varietals Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: El Dorado Price: $36 Tasting Notes: Beautiful mouthfeel; nice length and breadth on the midpalate; lemon and peach. starfieldvineyards.com

2023 Viognier Estate Grown Category: Viognier Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: El Dorado Price: $36 Tasting Notes: Tropical; very ripe and lively; stone fruit nose; blood orange; Brulé finish. starfieldvineyards.com

STORRS WINERY & VINEYARDS LTD. 2021 Zinfandel Lion Oaks Vineyard, Old Vines Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Santa Clara County Price: $38 Tasting Notes: Pretty fruit; balanced and well-made; dusty cherry. storrswine.com

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2023 2023 Ranch Red

Category: Petite Sirah Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains Price: $30 Tasting Notes: Red berries; cedar; pleasant texture. storrswine.com

Category: Other Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Central Coast Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Hints of coconut; mid palate pops; great finish. sycamoreranch.com

STYRING VINEYARDS & WINERY

TAGARIS WINERY

2024 Cosmo / Game of Rosé Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Pinot Noir Roses Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Ribbon Ridge Price: $25 Tasting Notes: Floral; strawberry; tarragon. styring.com

SYCAMORE RANCH VINEYARD & WINERY LLC 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Adelaida District Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Ripe cherry; black raspberry; good balance. sycamoreranch.com

2023 2023 Petit Verdot Category: Petit Verdot Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Paso Robles Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Good structure; sweet fruit. wsycamoreranch.com

2020 Cabernet Franc Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Cabernet Franc Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Columbia Valley; Wahluke Slope Price: $36 Tasting Notes: Light red berries; mint and herbal notes; refreshing acid. tagariswines.com

THACHER WINERY 2022 Triumvirate; Reserve Zinfandel Reserve Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Paso Robles Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Lots of fruit on palate; sour fruit. thacherwinery.com

THE DANCING FOX WINERY & BREWERY 2020 Cabernet Franc Lodi Rules Certified Sustainable, Barrel Reserve Category: Cabernet Franc Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Clements Hills Price: $69

Tasting Notes: Soft warm fruit; freshness herbs; leafy; herbals; good concentration. dancingfoxlodi.com

THE WINERY AT HOLY CROSS ABBEY 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: American Price: $44 Tasting Notes: Quaffable; crowd-pleasing; plum-like. abbeywinery.com

THE WINERY AT MANZANITA 2022 Merlot Single Vineyard Category: Merlot > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Columbia Valley Price: $52 Tasting Notes: Cranberry with soft tannins; varietally correct. thewineryatmanzanita.com

THE WONDERFUL COMPANY Justin Vineyards & Winery 2022 Justification Category: Red Bordeaux Type Blends $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Paso Robles Price: $65 Tasting Notes: Jammy; blueberry; good tannins.

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Justin Vineyards & Winery 2022 Trilateral Category: Rhone Type Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Paso Robles Price: $55 Tasting Notes: Dry fig; jammy; complex; well balanced and nice finish.

Landmark Vineyards 2023 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Santa Lucia Highlands Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Old spice; rhubarb; long finish; firm tannins.

THREE STICKS WINES 2023 Monarch Pinot Noir Estate Wine Category: Pinot Noir = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Sonoma Coast Price: $75 Tasting Notes: Black cherry and cinnamon toast; sweet; soft tannins. threestickswines.com

2023 One Sky Vineyard Chardonnay Estate Wine Category: Chardonnay = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Sonoma Mountain Price: $80 Tasting Notes: Flinty; apple; pear; good acid. threestickswines.com

TOM MACKEY CELLARS 2022 Woolard Family Sonoma Valley Merlot Category: Merlot > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Sonoma Valley Price: $40 Tasting Notes: Good balance; smooth. tommackeycellars.com

TREFETHEN FAMILY VINEYARDS 2022 Katie’s Acre Chardonnay Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Chardonnay $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Napa Valley; Oak Knoll District Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Creme brulee; lively mouth feel with clean long finish. trefethen.com

2022 OKD Two Estate Grown & Bottled Category: Other Red Blends Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Napa Valley; Oak Knoll District Price: $85 Tasting Notes: Jalapeno; pomegranate; and raspberry; smooth. trefethen.com

2022 La Storia Merlot Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Merlot > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Alexander Valley Price: $26 Tasting Notes: Nice oak with lush fruit. trentadue.com

2023 La Storia Zinfandel Block 303, Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Alexander Valley; Sonoma County Price: $26 Tasting Notes: Big fruit; jammy; cocoa; integrated tannins. trentadue.com

TRUJILLO WINES LLC 2021 Trujillo Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Aged Category: Cabernet Sauvignon = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Napa Valley Price: $96 Tasting Notes: Nice oak; grippy tannins; blackberry; herbal; spices. trujillowines.com

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TRUTHTELLER

2022 La Storia Cuvee 32 Estate

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Score: 92 Appellation: Alexander Valley; Sonoma County Price: $32 Tasting Notes: Bright red fruit. trentadue.com

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Category: Varietal Roses Award: Gold Score: 93

Appellation: Yakima Valley Price: $23 Tasting Notes: Great nose; floral; delicious grapefruit. truthtellerwinery.com

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TY CATON VINEYARDS

Category: Chardonnay = < $20 Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Coastal Region Price: $11.99 Tasting Notes: Nice Muscat; floral; nice complexity. vineyardbrands.com

2022 Four Rows Select Cabernet Sauvignon 100% Second Year French Oak Barrel Aged Category: Cabernet Sauvignon $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Moon Mountain District Price: $68 Tasting Notes: Mountain fruit with herbal accents; ripe and dense. tycaton.com

2022 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 18 Months; 100% New French Oak Barrel Aged Category: Cabernet Sauvignon = > $75 Award: Gold Score: 92 Appellation: Moon Mountain District Price: $90 Tasting Notes: Cranberry; floral; violets; tapenade. tycaton.com

VARA WINERY AND DISTILLERY NV Silverhead Brut Methode Champenoise Category: Sparkling White < 2.5% rs Award: Gold Score: 90 Appellation: Lodi Price: $25 Tasting Notes: Nutty; earthy; stone fruit; quince. varawines.com

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WAITS-MAST FAMILY CELLARS 2022 Pinot Noir Oppenlander Vineyard, Single Vineyard Category: Pinot Noir $40.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Mendocino County Price: $55 Tasting Notes: Dried cranberries with a bit of earth; very classic Pinot. waitsmast.com

WALPORT FAMILY CELLARS 2021 Malbec Estate Grown Reserve Category: Malbec Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Applegate Valley Price: $40 Tasting Notes: Smooth with nice aromatics; apple skin; tobacco leaf and dried plum. wfcellars.com

2021 Merlot Barrel Aged Category: Merlot > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold

Score: 90 Appellation: Applegate Valley Price: $35 Tasting Notes: True to varietal; well made. wfcellars.com

WE KNOW JACK! 2022 Rockpile Riff Raff Zinfandel Single Block, Estate Grown Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 93 Appellation: Rockpile Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Ripe; dark fruit with a toasty finish. weknowjack.wine

2023 Rockpile Riff Raff Zinfandel Single Block, Estate Grown Reserve Category: Zinfandel > $20.01 - $74.99 Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: Rockpile Price: $60 Tasting Notes: Delicious fruit; ripe long finish; blackberry pie. weknowjack.wine

WENTE FAMILY ESTATES 2022 Limited Release Cabernet Franc Category: Cabernet Franc Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Livermore Valley Price: $50 Tasting Notes: Good acid; lush flavor; blueberry; crushed violets; wild berries; very balanced. wentevineyards.com

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2023 Whole Cluster Pinot Noir Vegan Certified, Estate Bottled & Produced Category: Pinot Noir $20.01 - $40.00 Award: Gold Score: 91 Appellation: Willamette Valley Price: $29 Tasting Notes: Strawberry; good oak integration; bright acid balance. wvv.com

WOLFF VINEYARDS 2023 Teroldego Italian Variety, Estate Grown; Produced and Bottled Category: Italian Red Varietals Award: Gold Score: 94 Appellation: San Luis Obispo County; Edna Valley Price: $39 Tasting Notes: Big blackberry; raspberry; spice; cigar box; integrated nicely. wolffvineyards.com

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