Wine & Spirits

Winemaker Notes The 2013 Brandlin is dark ruby—great color for Zin. A bit "punchier" than its predecessor, it displays dark aromas of raspberry/blackberry, clove, cardamom, and bergamot. Rich flavors are held in check with appropriate acidity and tannin, and the slightest hint of sweetness rounds out the mouth leading to an enduring and seamless finish. There is a character unique to the vineyard that sets itself apart from all others. 2015 PETER FRANUS BRANDLIN VINEYARD ZINFANDEL

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Winemaker Notes The 2014 Red Hills Zinfandel is dark ruby in color with aromas of white pepper, cinnamon, vanilla, raspberry, roasted coffee and vanilla. The lush entry elicits a dark cherry component reined in by a structure that suggests further development and longevity. Lively, long, harmonious, and persistent. This is a delicious and palatable ode to classic Zinfandel, a wine that keeps drawing you back for another taste.

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Winemaker Notes This gorgeous wine reveals tangy raspberry aromas with notes of underlying black cherry lushness. A subtle touch of strawberry, coupled with hints of blackberry, lingers gently on the palate. Along with rich, complex flavors which continue to evolve in the glass, this focused Zinfandel has a firm, elegant structure, indicative of its long aging potential. Pair this wine with a rack of lamb or steak sandwiches.

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Winemaker Notes A Zinfandel that draws its power from sophistication instead of raw alcohol content. Made in the classic field blend style including significant portions of Petite sirah and Carignane. Blend: 78% Zinfandel, 20% Petite Sirah, 2% Carignane

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An equally fruity but leaning towards the darker end of the spectrum compared with a typical Northern Italian example of Barbera.

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Winemaker Notes Depth, balance and freshness: every detail is carefully considered to reveal the potential of this rare vineyard, and gracefully highlight its unique character. The first vintage of Pym-Rae stays true to the spirit of the Tesseron family, and is both the culmination of a long journey as well as the beginning of a new adventure.Blend: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc

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Winemaker Notes The 2016 Hewitt Cabernet Sauvignon is dynamic and powerful, with incredible generosity and opulence on the palate. The inviting aromas and flavors unfold into sumptuous ripe blackberry, black cherry and black currant, followed by hints of dark chocolate, mocha, and rum-raisin. With layers of complexity, the mid-palate is chewy and rich, revealing multi-dimensional dense dark fruit with focused persistence and density. Incredibly age worthy, this is a wine that truly exemplifies both the personality of Hewitt Vineyard and the tremendous concentration and elegance of the 2016 vintage. The finish is long and inviting with velvety textured tannins. Hewitt Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted to be cellarworthy, however, if you can’t wait to enjoy a glass, we recommend decanting to allow the fullest expression to evolve and reveal itself within the glass.  Blend: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot

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Winemaker Notes This stunning Cabernet Sauvignon is rich, intricate, and delicious. On the palate, classic flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, cassis, dark chocolate, and violets are framed by silky tannins and a lovely underlying energy that draws the wine to a bright, juicy finish. Blend: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot

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Winemaker Notes Caymus has a signature style that is dark in color, with rich fruit and ripe, velvety tannins – as approachable in youth as in maturity. We farm Cabernet grapes in eight of Napa’s 16 sub-appellations, with diversification enabling us to make the best possible wine in a given year. Our Cabernet offers layered, lush aromas and flavors, including cocoa, cassis, and ripe dark berries.

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Type: Bourbon, Whiskey (American) Producers: Kentucky Bourbon Distillers Size: 750ml Country: USA Region: Kentucky Made by Willett, this is a spicy bourbon. This bourbon stacks up well against much more expensive limited release offerings from other distillers, and at under $40, makes it a bargain value as well. Rowan’s Creek perhaps is a slightly less refined cousin to Noah’s Mill, and that’s definitely a good thing, as Noah’s Mill has been a personal favorite of ours for a few years now. Aroma: The initial nose is sweet with a discernible hint of peach and fruitiness. There is a light woody character to the aroma, but the oak scents are not prevalent, but a faint minty scent underlies the entire experience. Flavor: Right off the bat, the whiskey tastes slightly young. There is no bitterness, but just a touch of harshness that begs for another year or two in the barrel. It’s not an overpowering sensation, but was noted. A clove-like spiciness starts at the middle of the tongue and gives way to the aged caramel and oak flavors that were missing on the front of the tasting, at which point the age of the bourbon finally shines through and the initial bite subsides. If you add water it will certainly calm down the harshness at the front of the tongue, and bring out some hints of honey and cedar that were muted when taken neat. This is a bourbon that certainly stands up to water and ice, making it a great everyday drinker. Finish: It definitely tends just a touch towards the long side without being exaggerated. The oak, mint, and caramel remain evident throughout for a very pleasant overall finish.

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DISTILLER: Undisclosed, bottled by Noah’s Mill Distilling Co. MASH BILL: Undisclosed AGE: NAS – no age statement; a blend of 4-15 year-old whiskeys YEAR: 2017 PROOF: 114.3 (57.15% ABV) NOSE: Oak | Orange Peel | Walnut | Burnt Sugar | Alcohol | Tobacco   TASTE: Toffee | Cinnamon | Roasted Pecans | Light Spice | Acidic | Vanilla FINISH: Neat, there’s a solid burn throughout, but not unpleasant, especially for the proof with great toffee/dark caramel. Adding water, the sweeter elements come out more, with oak showing more with water. There’s an underlying fall spice that shows in the finish. And the finish is long and very pleasant, with notes of roasted nuts. This high-proof bourbon is made by the Willett distillery. The blend contains a range of bourbons, aged 4-20 years. Full of warm spices, brown sugar, cream, toasted nuts, and a whiff of mint.

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92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. Made from 50-year-old vines!"...the medium ruby colored 2017 Zinfandel Esola Vineyard has a bright nose of nectarine, sour cherries, desiccated rose petals, tree bark and autumn leaves with nuances of citrus peel and dried flowers—lifted and fresh. The palate is medium-bodied and fruity on entry, segueing to spicy layers, with a firm frame of lightly chewy tannins and great freshness, finishing long, peachy and fresh. (EB) Inner quote mark

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