Pale, sun-bleached straw color with aromas of fresh lemon zest, green apple, wet stone and honeysuckle flowers. Creamy texture on the palate with juicy acidity, notes of salinity and citrus blossom and pineapple on the finish. 

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The delicate bubbles form a steady stream of mousse with divine effervescence. The Champagne is brightly-tinged and golden yellow in appearance. The bouquet offers a wealth of elegant aromas, featuring notes of white flowers, linden leaf, and underpinned by a hint of vanilla. Candied fruit notes of apricot at the front of the palate pave the way for a hint of spice. The quintessence of the great terroirs. The magnificent freshness on the palate contrasts with the nose. Precise and mineral, a layer of iodine and saline accents are the characteristic of the most prestigious chalk parcels of the Côte des Blancs. This freshness complements the notes of ripe peach, nectarine and grapefruit. Notes of pastry and spiced fruit impart the lengthy finish. Uniquely irresistible. The low dosage of this cuvee plays its part in retaining and enhancing the natural beauty of the primary fruit.

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VINEYARDS: 25+ years old, located in the Penedès area.

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This ‘Les Noisetiers’ Chardonnay is Kistler’s multi-vineyard Chardonnay bottling based on the three Sonoma Coast vineyards from which they bottle single vineyard examples; Vine Hill, Trenton Roadhouse and Dutton Ranch. ‘Noisetiers’ means ‘hazelnut’ in French and “refers to the lightly toasted hazelnut characters manifested year in and year out from these sites.” As with the vineyard-designates, this wine is barrel fermented and aged on the lees in 25% new three year air-dried French oak barrels for 11 months, after which time it is transferred to stainless steel tank for another three months of aging before bottling.

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100% Zuckerman Roemer Vineyard on the valley floor in Mid Anderson Valley. Clone 76 and 96. Hand-harvested whole cluster pressed. Native yeast and bacteria. 25% new French Oak. Aged sur lies 22 months.

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Expansive and rich, this blend shows off the longer growing environment of our area and how it yields chardonnay with deep, layered flavors.  This golden-hued Chardonnay offers aromas evoking pear, apple, and Meyer lemon creme.  The palate blends pear, apple, oak, and a hint of butterscotch; followed by a long finish with bright acidity.

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ABOUT POST & BEAM Named for the simple yet elegant barns that dot the American landscape as an enduring reminder of our history, Post & Beam represents craftsmanship, tradition, legacy, and purity. There’s nothing unnecessary or overly complicated about a post and beam barn. It just works beautifully. The same can be said for our wines. They are simple, elegant, pure expressions of each grape in its finest form.

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2019 Vincent Girardin Bourgogne Blanc "Cuvée St. Vincent"

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Chardonnay is the most widely planted grape in California, and Mannequin was created to highlight the varietal from different appellations across the state in a single blend. Each vineyard and their resulting wine lots have their own personality which on their own makes them interesting; however, we’ve learned that sometimes the sum of parts can be greater than the parts themselves. You could say the same about the label too… Sourced from the Laguna Ranch and Del Rio vineyards in the Russian River Valley, the Stagecoach Vineyard on Atlas Peak and other select vineyards in Sonoma County, the 2020 Mannequin represents some of the best Chardonnay growing areas in California.

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The 2019 Bald Mountain Chardonnay is all about terroir. The own rooted 30 year old vines grow deep into the white sandy Zayante soils which is a highly decomposed ancient seabed lifted into the mountains by tectonic movement. The wine has a powerful saline minerality and fine acidity from the cooling ocean breeze. The wine was aged in 20% new French oak that accentuates the terroir of Bald Mountain Vineyard without overpowering it. The palate is medium-light in body with primary fruit flavors or Meyer lemon, yellow apple and crunchy asian pear. This wine will get better and better with time and I firmly believe this wine should be rested for at least 2-3 more years for it to really hit its stride. The wine is delicious now, but the best side of this wine will emerge with a bit of time (drink now - 2025). If consuming this wine in its youth, please decant for at least an hour and serve at or just below cellar temperature (50-55F) in a large Burgundy stem, please not too cold or the wine’s personality will be lost.

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Les Noisetiers (pronounced Lay Nwaz-tee-yay) is a study of our Sonoma Coast sites. The name refers to the toasted hazelnut characters that we notice year in and year out from these sites. This cuvee is an appellation-focused Chardonnay. The explicit purpose of this wine is to illustrate a regional character of western Sonoma County highlighting mineral tones from vineyards with sandy Gold Ridge soils. The main sources are the Vine Hill Vineyard, Dutton Ranch and Trenton Roadhouse vineyards.

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Napa Valley, CA- Showing bright yellow gold, with good color density. It smells great, like a green apple pie, bright and a little citrus-y. The palate is very nice, very smooth, with classic Chardonnay flavors of apple and kiwi, and a lovely finish that leaves the palate refreshed.

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Off-Dry Riesling is from Tondre’ Vineyards, with 2% residual sugar, full body, crisp acidity compliments white peach, honeysuckle, pear, and ripe green apples.  Perfect pairing with spicy Asian cuisine, shellfish and soft goat cheeses.   

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“Hinter der Mauer” is an Austrian-German term that Graham Tatomer learned while working harvest in Austria at Emmerich Knoll which roughly translates to “your back against the wall”.  The room between the walls of the terraces of the vineyard and the vines he would work on was very tight and this feeling of having your back against the wall is something very familiar during the COVID-19 pandemic. This wine is an homage to his time in Austria working these vineyards and is expressed through these diverse sites throughout the Central Coast of California.

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This Albarino from the Rias Baixas has everything that you would from this grape.

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2020 was a challenging harvest in Sonoma to say the least, but Preston winemaker Grayson Hartley made the most of it, crafting a unique white wine from the estate’s earlier ripening varietals that evaded any smoke taint.  This once-in-a-lifetime blend of Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne and Assyrtiko (a classic Greek varietal) is lush with orchard fruit flavors, fragrant with a perfume of honeysuckle and peach, and vibrant and fresh with nuances of mineral, citrus peel, and zesty acidity.  Rich and flavorful like a grand white Rhone but with a vibrant kick!    

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TD-9 is a proprietary blend that celebrates a bold move. In 1973, in the space of a few months, John Shafer went from riding morning commuter trains in Chicago to teaching himself to drive a TD-9 tractor in our Napa Valley vineyard. He’d never grown grapes or made wine in his life. That spirit of risk-taking and adventure still guides Shafer today and inspired the creation of this new wine.

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Kistler Pinot Noirs are produced from field selections originally brought in from Burgundy. Those selections have been propagated in Kistler's vineyards, selected for specific qualities and refined into proprietary materials over the last twenty years. Yields are seldom above 2 tons per acre which is less than most Grand Cru Burgundy.

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McCarthy Family Estate Vineyard has created an exceptional, small production Cabernet Sauvignon. Nestled in the foothills above Los Gatos, McCarthy Family Estate Vineyard encompasses six acres of dry farmed, organically grown vineyards, with a desired southwest exposure, on a steep, naturally draining slope, which continues the historical growing of Cabernet grapes in the Santa Cruz Mountain Appellation, and more specifically the Jesuits growing Cabernet Sauvignon grapes over 100 years ago on their contiguous parcel. 

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Deep black cherry fruit, graphite, dried herbs and lavender laced thru with savory notes. A graceful, even pretty, balance and weight with a lengthy finish. Muscular tannins on the palate promise a long life. 

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Due to the low yields and relatively late ripening, the Cain Five is fresh and firmly structured, with potential for long and consistent aging. This marks the second vintage of the return to 100% Cain Vineyard—Estate Bottled, which means 100% of the grapes were grown in Cain Vineyard. It is a worthy successor and perfect companion to the 2007. With its floral-herbal perfumed nose, and its juicy, mouth-wateringly vibrant palate, it could only be the Cain Vineyard.

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Vivid purple color. Black raspberry, ripe black cherries, graham crackers, crushed minerals with hints of melted chocolate, cinnamon spice and mint candy. A dark brooding Cabernet that’s true to its mountain structure, this is a “full throttle” style undoubtedly influenced by the drought conditions of the 2014 growing season.

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On the nose, this luscious Cabernet exhibits aromas of bright cherry, bilberry and elderflower with undertones of dried herbs and citrus. Dense but smooth tannins and juicy red fruit grace the palate with savory notes of tobacco, bay leaves and espresso beans that carry into a long finish. Enjoy this wine with roasted rack of lamb, Wagyu beef and truffled roasted fingerling potatoes.

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The terroir takes center stage in this decadent Petit Verdot. Savory notes of bitter-sweet chocolate, pencil shaving, and dark plum meld together to deliver a uniqueness that can only be expressed from wines made from our Rutherford Estate. This Petit Verdot offers vibrancy and freshness that make it come alive, coupled with an oily and viscous texture which gives a richness and sense of luxury. The entire wine is knitted together by its profound structure adding to the layers that continue to evolve. Enjoy now and through the next 10 years.

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The 2018 vintage marks the sixth vintage of CAMi Vineyards. A blend of 52% Merlot and 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, our 2018 Red Blend displays impressive aromatics. Notes of fresh flowers, lavender, dried herbs and cocoa powder which lead to crushed raspberries rounding out the aromatics. Sweet red fruit of raspberries follow through on the palate with layers of blueberry adding dimension. Plush blue fruit and leather add complexity on the mid palate. Ample dark fruit and polished tannins complete this elegant wine.

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97 pts James Suckling

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A light golden color and fine, vivacious colors, holding a promise of pleasure. Aromas of flowers in bloom, ripe, dried and citrus fruits as well as marzipan and ginger bread. Grilled notes and flavors of almond paste, quince, lemon, limoncello and dried fruit.  It is a blend of 146 wines from 11 different years, the youngest of which is from 2013, while the oldest dates back to 2000. 

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Summoning incredible depth and density with its exquisite opaque color, 2016 Darius II bares its mountainous origins with lovely aromatics— crushed violets, Kirsch, crème de cassis and incense-laced black fruits. Primary flavors of black raspberries, wild blueberries and warm plums usher in an earth-laden core of black truffles, fresh tobacco, licorice and steeped oolong tea.

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When I asked winemaker Olivier Berrouet about his greatest challenges in 2015, he replied, “Our biggest challenge is to avoid all the temptations you can have in the vineyard and in the cellar. You can go too far. With our job, if you go too far, you can’t go back. Little steps are best.” His comments eloquently explain the immense pressure of handling a seemingly pressure-less vintage like 2015 in Pomerol. But, with the devil in all the many details that are involved in the pursuit of wine perfection, if anyone has that devil by the horns, it is this incredibly talented young winemaker. -Robert Parker

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A brooding and intense wine. The aromas begin with notes of black cherry, tuberose and fig, then a myriad of savory spices, and a hint of jasmine. Firm, mature tannins—evidence of Ten’s ageability—are followed by a long, velvety finish.

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In the far northwest corner of the Sonoma Coast appellation, near the town of Annapolis, the vineyard sits just five miles from the Pacific Ocean, and provides a poignant setting for producing pinot noir with elegance, great precision, and intensity.

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The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is a fabulous wine that overdelivers big time. Inky dark fruit, graphite, lavender, spice, menthol and licorice give the 2018 its distinctly savory, soil-driven personality. Time in the glass brings out attractive floral overtones. The tannins need time to soften, but there is a lot to look forward to. This is a very serious, polished wine. O'Shaughnessy's Napa Valley Cabernet remains one of the hidden jewels in Napa Valley.

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