La Jota Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, California ‘11 $66.99
Graphite, pencil shavings, violets, melted road tar, spices, blue/purplish fruit and lavender flesh out in the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon from La Jota. Aromatically striking and totally vivid in the glass, the 2011 stands out for its crystalline purity, finesse and vibrant finish. All the elements are in the right place. The tannins are firm yet also silky. This is a flat-out stunning wine from Chris Carpenter and La Jota.
Stolpman Sauvignon Blanc Santa Ynez ‘13 $15.99
The Limestone chalkiness strikes in the mid-palate, following notes of Meyer Lemon, melon, and crisp pear.
Whte• CA
True Myth Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles ‘12 $18.99
Benefiting from the largest swing betweeen high daytime and low nighttime temperatures of any region in California, the climate allows winegrapes to fully develop solid varietal characteristics and highly concentrated color and flavor. True Myth is loaded with blackberry jam, cherry, black currant, exotic spices and cola, with notes of carmelized oak.
Red • CA
Red • CA
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points antonio galloni / vinous
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