Wine

“Wine is bottled poetry.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

Decoy Wines

Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon

Dark cherry, raspberry, baking spice, cola, and subtle toasty oak form a focused aromatic profile that feels both inviting and balanced. The palate offers dark juicy blackberry supported by silky tannins, medium oak structure, and bright acidity that keeps the wine lively. A smooth, creamy texture carries through to a long, balanced finish.

Decoy Red Blend

Bright red fruit leads the profile, with ripe raspberry, concentrated boysenberry, and sweet cranberry layered alongside notes of nutmeg and oak spice. The palate centers on juicy boysenberry, supported by smooth tannins and a round, structured feel. Subtle toasty oak shapes the finish, allowing ripe red fruit to linger.

Decoy Sauvignon Blanc

Bright and lively, this Sauvignon Blanc reveals layers of mango, pineapple, white peach, and kiwi on the palate. Lively acidity balances the creamy texture, allowing juicy stone fruit flavors to unfold. The finish is long and sweet, with a lingering kiwi note that leaves a vibrant, refreshing impression from start to finish.

Decoy Chardonnay

Radiant aromas of ripe tangerine, sweet melon, and tropical mango mingle with delicate oak spice. The palate is round and full, with bright acidity and a supple backbone of sweet oak, layered with notes of juicy mango, pineapple, and a touch of vanilla.

Sean Minor Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay

California Series 2024 Sauvignon Blanc California

Vibrant and juicy, our Sauvignon Blanc has vibrant, refreshing flavors of kiwi, green apple, pink grapefruit and peach. An ideal aperitif or year-round sipper.

This is an over-achiever for California appellation Sauvignon. Medium-bodied, it shows ripe flavors including classic melon and citrus notes, but also a suggestion of tropical fruits. The aromas aren’t as grassy or herbal as usual for Sauvignon Blanc, but the ripe and fruity aromas lend coherence to the wine’s overall character. —M.F. The Tasting Panel

TASTING NOTES FROM SEAN

Vibrant and juicy with aromas of fresh ruby grapefruit, citrus and tropical fruit
Combined flavors of lush melon, fig and lime are balanced perfectly to form a crisp, mouthwatering texture
A portion of the juice was placed in small neutral French oak barrels, while the majority was moved to stainless steel tanks for fermentation.
Pairs well with Crab with garlic lemon butter, Humboldt Fog cheese, mixed fruit tart

90 pts Wine Enthusiast

California Series 2024 Chardonnay California

Indulge in the perfect sunset experience with friends: sipping a glass of exquisite Chardonnay. Flavors of ripe peaches, toasted pears, and crisp granny smith apples enchant your taste buds. Cheers to unforgettable moments and the beauty of life’s simple pleasures!

Lush, with ripe pear, apple, and butterscotch on the nose. Flavors are fresh and youthful, with white peach, apricot, orange peel,
and lively acidity. WE Best Buy. —T.P.

TASTING NOTES FROM SEAN

Crisp fruit layers of pear, apple, grilled pineapple and subtle notes of vanilla bean
The entry weaves exuberant tropical elements with green apple and white peach framed with gentle acidity
Fermented in small French oak barrels while the remaining lot was left in stainless steel tanks
Pairs well with curried coconut crab cakes or grilled chicken salad

90 points Wine Enthusiast, 91 points James Suckling

Piattelli Reserve Malbec 2021

A super-premium wine cloaked in a premium bottle, the deep burgundy hues and lingering fruit aromas makes the Premium Reserve Malbec not just memorable, but unforgettable. Groomed to be a super-premium wine cloaked in a premium bottle, Piattelli Premium Reserve Malbec inspires even the most passive wine consumer to sit up and take notice. The elegance of this sleek, iconic bottle is only surpassed by the excellence of the flavorful, fruit-forward wine it contains.

TASTING NOTES

A striking, slightly smoky wine with a deep burgundy hue, Premium Reserve Malbec’s fruity bouquet delights the senses and warms the palate with notes of blackberries, blueberries and lavender, lingers with a gentle tannin pull, and finishes with subtle flavors of toasted hazelnuts.

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Studio By Miraval Rose

Studio by Miraval Rose was created as a tribute to the recording studio where Pink Floyd recorded ‘the Wall’, this wine symbolizes the spirit of Art de Vivre around the Mediterranean.

The vintage

In Provence, the 2024 vintage was marked by complex climatic conditions, requiring constant vigilance and attention in the vineyard. Frost in May, hail in July and then a cool and slightly rainy September favoured slow ripening of the grapes. This allowed us to obtain aromatic and fresh wines, with a well-preserved natural acidity, but with paler colour than usual, a consequence of a lower ph. The first tastings reveal fresh and dense aromas, accompanied by a nice complexity on the palate, full of flavours and saline at the same time. Tangy and fruity, without any harshness, particularly pleasant and easy to drink.

Terroir

Studio by Miraval is strongly influenced by the sea sprays and the proximity of the Mediterranean Sea. These salty soils give the wine a unique character and an almost iodized finish.

Ageing

All the varieties are vinified by direct pressing. The Cinsault and Tibouren in Stainless steel vats. The Grenache & Rolle are partially vinified in tanks. This ovoid shape gives rise to a natural convection movement that suspends the lees creating the same effect as a batonnage and gives the wine a lot of structure.

Tasting

Seductive clear and bright colour of a very pale-pink with pastel reflections. All in finesse and elegance, the nose offers a superb aromatic bouquet with notes of small red fruit and cherry blossom. With a beautiful liveliness, the ample and racy mouth prolongs this refined character with seductive aromas of blood-oranges and redcurrants, perfectly balanced by the freshness of a pretty mineral structure and just a hint of bitterness. The long finish prolongs the tasty aromas of this fresh and elegant wine, with a beautiful balance.

Food pairings

Aperitif, salads, grilled dishes, Mediterranean cuisine, sushi.

Grapes

Cinsault Grenache Rolle Tibouren

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Cline Ancient Vines Red Blend

” This is our version of a GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) with extra special splashes of a couple of varietals that we love. Sourced from some of our oldest vines in Contra Costa, predominately own-rooted and dry-farmed, the wine brings all the flavor and freshness of California grapes with a distinctly old-world vibe. A perfect marriage of boysenberry, blackberry, plum and chocolate with mouth-watering acidity and succulent tannins lead into an irresistibly long finish.”

Cline Ancient Vines Red Blend is a rich and flavorful wine that showcases the diversity and complexity of California’s Contra Costa County. Crafted by Cline Cellars, a family-owned winery known for its commitment to sustainable farming and winemaking practices, this blend is made from grapes sourced from some of the oldest vineyards in the region. It offers aromas of ripe blackberry, cherry, and plum, with hints of spice and vanilla. On the palate, it is full-bodied and lush, with flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and espresso, balanced by smooth tannins and a long, luxurious finish. Cline Ancient Vines Red Blend is a versatile wine that pairs well with a wide range of dishes, from grilled meats to pasta with rich sauces, making it a favorite choice for any occasion.

Groth 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon shows off a beautiful dark cherry color in the glass with aroma notes of plums, dried cherries, and toasted hazelnuts. The mouthfeel is round and juicy with firm full tannins, rich fruit flavors of huckleberry and a dried cherry sweetness fade into the warm spicy finish with hints of blackberry.

Critical Acclaim

JS 93

James Suckling

A balanced and beautiful red with chili, black currants and blackberry character. Full body, round and firm tannins and a long, long finish. A beautiful Groth. Drink or hold.

WW 93

Wilfred Wong of Wine.com

One of the great wines from one of the Napa Valley’s ripest and most balanced vintages, the 2012 Groth Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% satisfying from start to finish. The wine shows loads of red and blue fruits in the flavors, a touch of oak and excellent firmness in the finish. Pair with a medium rare filet mignon and enjoy. Drinking pretty well now. (Tasted: May 9, 2016, San Francisco, CA)

WE 91

Wine Enthusiast

This structured wine is lithe and ethereal in dried herb and cranberry, with a hint of pencil lead. Puckering tannins suggest aging through 2020, to draw out the more succulent layers of black cherry and plum.

Vina Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

All of these vineyards produce Cabernet Sauvignon with an overall balance of expressive flavors and structure. All the blocks were picked in the early morning to ensure quality and integrity of the berries. The fruit was further sorted at our state-of-the-art winery, gently destemmed, optically berry sorted and crushed into temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Pump overs took place regularly to enhance color and help extract tannins from the skin. The wine was aged in French, American and Hungarian oak barrels for added nuances and complexity. After 8 months of aging and extensive blending trials, a bit of Petit Verdot was added to enhance structure. The final blend was then aged in barrels for an additional 12 months to fully integrate before bottling.

The fruit for our 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon was selected from three of our estate vineyards in Paso Robles – Creston Valley, Huerhuero and Bear Valley. Huerhuero Vineyard, in the hilly terrain between the El Pomar and Geneseo Districts, benefits from the moderating Pacific breezes and limiting calcareous subsoils. Creston Valley Vineyard has picture perfect high terrain, southern exposure and shallow soils with noticeable granulated limestone. Bear Valley Vineyard is located 14 miles from the Pacific Ocean and has high elevations, which produces small, flavorful berries.

Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Winemaker Notes

For over a century, the Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon has defined the unique character of Napa Valley. This elegant and balanced wine expresses velvety layers of blackberry, ripe plum, and chocolate.

Blend: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petite Sirah, 2% Charbono, 2% Malbec

Critical Acclaim

94 James Suckling

Plenty of blackcurrant with dark chocolate and coffee character. It’s full-bodied, yet the tannins are succulent and rather weightless, giving a velvety texture at the end. So delicious now. Hard to wait. In fact, not necessary. Drink or hold.

92 Wine Spectator

A polished and inviting style, with warm cassis and gently mulled plum fruit flavors gliding through atop pretty mocha, singed vanilla and loam accents, while a gentle savory echo adds range through the finish. Approachable now, but there’s no rush. Drink now.

90 Wine Enthusiast

Approachable in style and affordable in price, this wine impresses in its offerings of dried cherry, plum and tobacco, the oak toasted and well-integrated into the mix. Expansive and full-bodied on the palate, it has length and breadth and is enjoyable young.

90 Wine & Spirits

This wine needs some time in a decanter to move from char to cherry, giving up the black-walnut scents of its oak for clean, rich dimensions of fruit. The tannins end on bitter chocolate, for roast beef. Best Buy

Flowers Pinot Noir Rosé

This Rose of Pinot Noir is elegant and distinct, with bright notes and an uplifting acidity reminiscent of our signature, coastal expressiveness.

Elegant and distinct, with aromas of peach, strawberry and subtle hints of rose petal. Bursts of fresh citrus colorfully drive the palate and are balanced with flavors of nectarine and stone fruit. A silky entrance coupled with fresh and uplifting acidity leaves you with our signature coastal expressiveness.

Flowers Winery

From the initial plantings more than 30 years ago, Flowers Vineyards & Winery has been inspired and defined by the Sonoma Coast.

Among the first to see the potential for growing world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay along the fog-shrouded Pacific Ocean, we have refined our understanding of our estate properties with each passing vintage. Sometimes referred to as the “far” Sonoma Coast, our rugged, windswept vineyards represent extreme viticulture in the pursuit of crafting wines representative of time and place.

Working in agricultural isolation on the edge of the coast, just north of the town of Jenner, is done with a very specific goal in mind…to present a pure expression of one of the world’s truly exceptional places to make wine. Our organic practices emphasize our approach as stewards of the land, resulting in healthier vines and higher quality soils. Our commitment to stewardship along with our organic and biodynamic farming practices have been unwavering constants of our winemaking philosophy since our inception.

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon

91 Points Wine Enthusiast

From a blend of beautiful sites across the valley, including Arcadia Vineyard in Coombsville and Rancho Chimiles in Wooden Valley, as well as small amounts of grapes from S.L.V. and Fay, this wine is inviting in dense aromas of red fruit, caramel and brioche. With dashes of Petit Verdot and Malbec, it finishes on accents of tobacco and cedar.