PINOTREPORT
PASSIONATE ABOUT WESTERN PINOT NOIR
ISSUE NO.
106
INSIDE
2016
SPECIAL
PINOT PASSION
AWARDS
ISSUE
• TOP 12 PINOTS ........ 4
• TOP 12 VALUES....... 7
• 2012-15 INDEX OF
WINES REVIEWED... 9
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RELEASE DATE: 10/31/15
2015 Harvest Wrap Up …
THREE THINGS SEEM TO STANDOUT FOR THE 2015
VINTAGE IN PINOT: early harvest, low yield and high quality.
Below are wrap ups from some of the Pinot masters you
heard from last issue as well as some new voices.
Dick Shea, Owner, Shea Wine Cellars & Vineyard, Yamhill-Carlton
The 2015 growing season was warm and dry. I am told it was the warmest growing
season on record for the northern Willamette Valley. Fortunately it stayed cool at night
and there were no extraordinary heat spikes. We don't irrigate but the canopy stayed
green and stress free all season long. Vines like hot and dry! It was our earliest harvest
ever but not by a lot. We are really excited about the quality. It will be among our best
vintages ever. The excitement about the vintage among the winemaking community is
palpable. The wine is all in barrel now and malolactic fermentation is just starting.
Clearly the wines will be big, lush and mouth-coating. Aromas and flavors are really
rich and alcohols are not excessive for the degree of ripeness. Can't wait to show these
wines off when we do barrel tastings at our May open house.
Bernard Lacroute, Owner, Willakenzie Estate, Willamette Valley
The 2015 growing season started with an early bud break, approximately three weeks
earlier than usual and stayed about the same three weeks ahead of normal throughout
the season. We started harvest on Sept. 2 instead of our typical third week of
September. We experienced minimum sunburn and no disease at all in the vineyard.
The quality of the fruit was excellent and we had a bountiful harvest. Although we
cropped to one cluster per shoot, the yield per acre was 20 percent to 25 percent
greater than average due the higher cluster weights. This was our largest tonnage ever
at Willakenzie Estate. The wines are reminiscent of the 2012 and 2014 vintages with
fruit forward profiles, but yet very nice acidity. It was a record year with great quality.
Dan Fishman, Winemaker, The Donum Estate, Carneros
WINNER
James Beard Award For
Newsletter Writing
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The two things that stood out about the 2015 vintage were the low yields and the
recurring heat spikes. Uneven weather during flowering was responsible for the low
yields. There were several heat spikes in August and September that lasted multiple
days and led to some tricky picking decisions. In the end we at Donum Estate were
fortunate that our crop levels were not severely low, and also that ripeness tended to
be achieved in between the heat spikes as opposed to during them. The quality in
barrel looks to be outstanding, with the low yields leading to rich, concentrated flavors
with enough tannin for structure, but not so much as to add bitterness.
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Mike Cox, Winemaker, Schug Carneros Estate,
Carneros
contributed to this challenge: First, the harvest started early, on
Aug. 10, and there was a heat wave shortly thereafter, causing
some very premature dehydration, advancement of sugars and,
most importantly, huge variation in ripeness within blocks, and
even within each vine. Second, it was difficult to get a true
“random” sample, which we usually try to do without looking
too much because it imparts bias into the sample. This year we
learned the hard way that in a year like this, sampling required
a great deal of looking and bias in order to get a proper
sample. On the plus side, the crop was small to moderatelysized this year, but quality was excellent. Although the season
started early, we were able to achieve ample hang-time and we
are seeing excellent tannin structure, beautiful concentration
and plenty of natural acidity in the vineyards that were
harvested early.
Like most winemakers, I was concerned about the onset of an
early harvest brought about by a warm spring and low crop
levels. While yields were even less than low estimates, the
ripening patterns were even and the pace of harvest was very
manageable. The intensity of the fruit has been most
encouraging and the wines are showing great extraction, depth,
and most importantly, balance. I am looking forward to seeing
the wines mature in the caves this winter and reach their full
potential quality!
Ross Cobb/Katy Wilson, Winemakers, Anaba
Wines, Carneros
As we predicted at the beginning of harvest, yields were down
due to the one of the coolest springs on record. Shatter was
significant, especially in the Sonoma Coast vineyards closest to
the coast (1-5 miles out) where yields were less than one ton
per acre. Vineyards a little further inland (5-15 miles from the
coast) did not experience quite as much shatter, but still, yields
were down about 30 percent over previous vintages. This was
a tough year for farmers. While it is often touted that when
yields are low, concentration is up—this year there really was
incredibly outstanding concentration. The growing conditions
that followed the cool spring were ideal through the end of
harvest. The Pinot coming into the winery was extraordinarily
dark and inky…and delicious. Our Chardonnays are all tasting
remarkably good.
What may have looked like some
inconsistent clusters (lots of chicks and hens), is really
developing into some tasty wine. We’re especially pleased with
the quality of the estate fruit. We’re happy with the way it and
the rest are evolving in the cellar. Across the board, it’s an
excellent tasting vintage--from coastal Chardonnays and Pinots
to our mountaintop Syrah.
Theresa Heredia, Winemaker, Gary
Vineyards & Winery, Russian River Valley
Nicole Hitchcock, Winemaker, J Vineyards &
Winery, Russian River Valley
The 2015 vintage was about as notable as it can get, in that it
was our earliest-ever at J. Kicking off July 29 with Pinot for
our sparkling wines, we were one of the first to begin picking
in the Russian River Valley. We anticipate seeing some really
lovely, balanced wines. This was a phenomenal harvest for still
Pinot, even more remarkable in that it was such a light year
following uneven fruit set early in the season. We had smaller
clusters, lighter cluster weights and some shot berries, but
thanks to good berry flavor and intensity, the wines are looking
outstanding. We hand-picked fruit at all of our estate vineyards
then hand-sorted at the winery taking care to retain the smaller
berries. We didn’t want to lose perfectly ripened berries with
that nice skin-to-juice ratio, as they made for great color
extraction and intensity in the wines. In the vineyards, there
were some short-lived heat waves, always a concern with
Pinot, which is so notable for its thin skin and fragility.
Fortunately, they passed without impacting the crop; we found
that brix levels settled back to desirable levels within a few
days of the heat’s abating.
Farrell
The 2015 vintage is another great year for Russian River Valley
wines. Every year I try to make wines that are more balanced
than previous years and I think this year was a great year for
that. Many of our wines will be well under 14 percent alcohol,
but they will have all the richness, freshness and intensity that
that I want to see in the Gary Farrell wines. One of the biggest
challenges for us this year was trying to get accurate,
representative grape samples, which led to some incredibly
difficult, frustrating picking decisions. Two main factors
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David Rossi, Owner/Winemaker, Fulcrum Wines,
Multiple AVAs
This was a year with some challenges, but I knew if we
managed it all properly the year should yield some great Pinots.
The biggest and most talked about challenge was yield. Overall
our yields were down 30 percent and some properties were
down over 66 percent. The uneven weather at bloom and
extended fruit set coupled with the drought took its toll.
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Outside of yields, there was the unevenness in ripening not
just from vine to vine, but within the clusters. We had clusters
with a mix of raisins, unripe grapes and perfectly ripe berries.
So the choice was to pick at a sugar/acid level you are
comfortable with and risk unripe flavors from those less-ripe
berries in the cluster, or allow the fruit to hang longer to allow
the ripeness of the lagging grapes to catch up a bit and risk
high sugars and overripe flavors from the riper berries. We
work with vineyards from Chalone to Anderson Valley and the
issues were found across properties, clones, and regions. We
decided to let the fruit hang and time will tell if it was the right
call. We think it was.
Once we started tasting the quality of the fruit, we were both
pleased at the abundance and depth of the flavors, but at the
same time saddened at how little there was. Now that all the
wines are safely in barrel, this outlook remains probably our
best and lasting assessment of 2015: Great flavors and amazing
depth, just too bad that there’s not more of it.
John Peterson, Owner, Mansfield-Dunne Wines,
Santa Lucia Highlands
In 2015 our Peterson Vineyard (which produces all of the fruit
for the Mansfield-Dunne Pinots) experienced a harvest pretty
typical for the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation. Very early
bud break, due to the gorgeous drought driven weather in
January and February, followed by early bloom and flowering,
followed by a cold May that shut down the bloom. As a result,
we had lots of shatter and chicks and hens clusters. All in all
we experienced fewer and smaller clusters with smaller or
mixed-size berries. The quality of the fruit was excellent, but
our yield was roughly 35 percent to 40 percent lower than
normal. The harvest was the earliest by far for our vineyard
with all grapes picked by Sept. 3. Fermentation went very well
and we are looking forward to an excellent vintage.
Boyd Morrison, Winemaker, MacMurray Ranch,
Multiple AVAs
At MacMurray Estate Vineyards, Pinot Noir is our focus and
we are excited to report another phenomenal vintage. We
source our Pinot Noir grapes from five estate vineyards in the
Russian River Valley AVA and the Santa Lucia Highlands
AVA. In Russian River Valley, we had lower yields across the
board because of unexpected cool, wet weather in May during
bloom. However, warm temperatures and dry conditions
throughout the remainder of the growing season led to ripe,
concentrated flavors with great character. Most notable is an
incredible skin-to-juice ratio that may never be repeated at this
scale in my lifetime. In Santa Lucia Highlands, we had an early
and light harvest similar to the rest of the state. We saw
heightened acidity and ripe flavors, the combination of which
will make incredible, ageworthy wines.
The Pinot Passion Awards!
My Pinot Passion Awards showcase the very special people
and their very special wines that I believe give us so much to
enjoy, and ultimately what makes Pinot Noir so different than
other wines.
I lead off the awards in this issue with my “Top 12 Pinot
Noirs” of 2015 and my “Top 12 Pinot Values” of 2015 to
recognize the obvious passion of the winegrowers and
winemakers that manifests itself in these incredible wines.
Wines chosen come from the wines I have tasted in the past
year. I’ve also included several “Honorable Mention” wines.
These wines are in many ways the numerical equals of the Top
12 lists, and should be given the same consideration.
Drew Huffine, Winemaker, R2 Wine Company,
Multiple AVAs
The 2015 harvest resists comparisons, but don’t let that fool
you for a second into thinking people aren’t going to make
them. The defining characteristic of this year was the drought’s
effect in the vineyards. Because there has been so little rain
over the last few years, the water in the clay and soil is starting
to dry out. This coupled with a warm and dry winter forced
bud break 10 days to two weeks earlier than last year in most
of the vineyards we use and it was already an early year. Finally,
the only rain we did get came in a cold, misty May. This
prevented pollination—finicky little Pinot Noir flowers!—and
made for much less fruit than a normal year. All in all, we saw
most sites down 30 percent to 40 percent. Some sites like
Bogey Vineyard on the saddle between Carneros and the
Petaluma Gap were down more than 60 percent from last year.
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Also in this issue, look for the 2012-15 Index of All Wines
Reviewed. This alphabetical listing gives you quick access to
all of the Pinots I’ve reviewed over the past four years and I
hope it’s a helpful quick reference.
As always, thank you for your support and I hope you enjoy
this latest issue.
-- Greg Walter, editor and publisher
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PINOT PASSION AWARDS
TOP
2.
12
The Donum Estate
Pinot Noir Carneros Estate West Slope 2012
Medium ruby color; deep black cherry and spiced plum aromas
with tea and herbal notes; elegant black cherry and berry
flavors with spicy oak and tea accents; silky texture; good
structure and balance; long finish.
Seamless and elegant Pinot with layers of flavor. This wine is a
perennial favorite of mine and Donum’s first and second
placing in this ranking is really a testament to what they are
doing. Originally published in issue #103.
PINOT
NOIRS
OF 2015
273 cases made
$90
Score:
97
3.
Masut Vineyard & Winery
Pinot Noir Mendocino County Estate Two Barrel 2013
These wines represent the best current-release Pinot Noirs I’ve
tasted over the course of the last year. It’s not a strict numeric
ranking—rather it’s a collection of truly incredible wines I’m
telling you to go out of your way to find, buy and enjoy.
Medium deep ruby color; concentrated, complex nose of red
fruits, licorice and spice; layered, deep flavors of black
raspberry and cherry with spice and oak notes; good structure
and balance; long finish.
This Pinot has layers and layers of flavor. Lots of age ahead
but tastes great now. Jake Fetzer and his brother Ben really
have put their vineyard on the map with this wine. Originally
published in issue #103.
WINE OF THE YEAR
“The best Pinot I’ve tasted all year…”
500 cases made
$60
Score:
96
4.
1.
Benovia Winery
The Donum Estate
Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Tilton Hill 2012
Pinot Noir Anderson Valley Angel Camp Single Vineyard
2012
Deep ruby color; complex, tight dark cherry and forest floor
aromas; deep, rich black cherry and berry flavors with forest
floor and spice notes; some tannin and oak; silky texture; good
structure and balance; long finish.
Incredibly deep and layered Pinot that's just beginning to show
what it's got. Mike Sullivan, partner and winemaker at Benovia
has really made a statement with this wine. No question that
Benovia is just about the best winery in Russian River Valley.
Originally published in issue #102.
Deep ruby color; complex, savory and deep nose with black
cherry, blackberry and rasberry and spice aromas; full,
expansive, dark fruit flavors with floral, spice and oak notes;
lots of complexity; good structure and balance; long finish.
This is an expansive, graceful Pinot, balanced like a Cirque du
Soleil dancer. A truly great achievement by Anne MollerRacke and the team there. This wine has a lot of time ahead
of it. Originally published in issue #103.
126 cases made
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$90
Score:
372 cases made
97
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$56
Score:
95
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PINOT PASSION AWARDS
5.
8.
Benovia Winery
Siduri Wines
Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Cohn Vineyard 2012
Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Keefer Ranch Vineyard
2013
Medium ruby color; complex, cherry aromas with herbal and
floral notes; complex, deep plum and cherry flavors with pretty
floral notes; some tannin and oak; good structure and balance;
long finish.
Complex, aromatic Pinot that is a beauty in the glass. Another
great wine from Mike Sullivan from an equally amazing and
historic Russian River Valley vineyard. Originally published in issue
#102.
322 cases made
$70
Score:
Medium-deep ruby color; earthy, cherry and oak aromas; rich,
deep black cherry flavors with savory earth notes; good
structure and balance, long finish.
Generous and rich Pinot with nice fruit. This is another great
example of Pinot from the Keefer Ranch—definitely
winemaker Adam Lee’s style and really good. Originally published
in issue #103.
577 cases made
95
$54
Score:
95
6.
9.
Kosta Browne
Sojourn Cellars
Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Keefer Ranch 2013
Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Wohler Vineyard 2013
Medium ruby color; lush aromas of raspberry and blackberry
with cola and tea notes; rich and creamy flavors of blackberry
and raspberry with silky texture; good structure and balance;
long finish.
Silky, mouthfilling Pinot with great flavors. This one will get
better with some age. There is just nothing not to like about
the 2013 Kosta Browne wines, and especially this wine from
Keefer Ranch. Originally published in issue #105.
Medium ruby color; deep, red cherry and strawberry aromas
with light spice overtones; rich, lush cherry, plum and
strawberry flavors with oak, spice and cola notes; velvety
texture; good structure and balance; long finish.
Rich, velvety Pinot that's about as much an example of Russian
River Valley as you can get. The Wohler Vineyard fruit shows
really well with the deft guidance of Winemaker Erich Bradley.
I can’t wait to see how this ages. Originally published in issue
#104.
1,385 cases made
$90
Score:
95
525 cases made
7.
10.
Masut Vineyard & Winery
Kosta Browne
Pinot Noir Mendocino County Estate 2013
$40
95
Score:
Medium-deep ruby color; complex, intense aromas of savory
black raspberry, plum and cherry with herbal notes; well
defined flavors of black and red fruits with clove and
cinnamon highlights; powerful oak and tannin notes; good
structure and balance; long finish.
Complex and intense Pinot with many layers of flavor. Worth
waiting for this to develop further. Many make a pretty blunt
Pinot from Pisoni, but not Michael Browne—very complex
and interesting. Originally published in issue #105.
95
132 cases made
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Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands Pisoni Vineyard 2013
Medium deep ruby color; deep, complex cherry aromas with
floral and tea notes; layered, complex and deep flavors of
cherry, strawberry and dark berry; silky texture; good structure
and balance; long finish.
A complex and big-boned Pinot--really nice structure for age
but great flavors for now. There is a lot of complexity here but
resist the temptation to open it early—it really will reward your
patience. Originally published in issue #103.
1,500 cases made
$48
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$90
Score:
95
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PINOT PASSION AWARDS
11.
Kosta Browne
Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard
2013
Medium ruby color; complex, harmonious plum, cherry and
red raspberry aromas with underlying earth and floral notes;
complex and ripe plum and cherry flavors with creamy notes;
silky and weightless texture; good structure and balance; long
finish. Silky, balanced Pinot with elegance and great structure.
Originally published in issue #105.
Maggy Hawk
Pinot Noir Anderson Valley Afleet 2012
Medium-deep ruby color; earthy and rich, fruit forward aromas
of dark cherry; full and rich, packed with black cherry and
plum flavors; good structure and balance; long finish.
Full and rich Pinot with good structure for age. Originally
published in issue #105.
156 cases made
$66
Score:
549 cases made
Score:
94
Lenne
94
Pinot Noir Yamhil-Carlton District Estate 2012
12.
Medium ruby color; intriguing wild blackberry, black cherry
and underbrush aromas; full, deep black cherry flavors with
cocoa and herbal notes; lush texture with fine tannins; good
structure and balance; long finish. Lush texture and fine
tannins mark this Pinot. Originally published in issue #104.
Eric Kent Wine Cellars
586 cases made
Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Sascha Marie 2013
Medium-deep ruby color; deep, earthy cherry aromas though
still young; rich and deep flavors of cherry and earth with
complex notes still emerging; needs time; good structure and
balance; long finish.
Complex and rich Pinot that is a baby now and needs time to
develop. Will be worth that time. Originally published in issue
#103.
296 cases made
$90
$52
Score:
$55
Score:
94
MacPhail Family Wines
Pinot Noir Russian River Valley The Flyer 2012
Deep ruby color; big, ripe aromas of cherry and berry with oak
and spice notes; deep, complex cherry and red berry flavors
with a baking spice and oak background; silky texture; good
structure and balance; long finish. Deep, lush Pinot with layers
of flavor. Delicious. Originally published in issue #102.
94
508 cases made
HONORABLE MENTIONS
$59
Score:
94
R2 Wine Company
Pinot Noir Anderson Valley Day Ranch 2013
Medium ruby color; complex, earthy blueberry and black fruit
aromas; rich, mouthfilling and precise blueberry, plum and
blackberry flavors with spice and black tea notes; good
structure and balance; long finish. Rich and mouthfilling Pinot
with delicious flavors. Originally published in issue #105.
The Donum Estate
Pinot Noir Carneros Estate 1870 2012
Medium-deep ruby color; complex nose of red and black fruits
with strawberry and clove accents; deep, ripe, expansive red
and black fruit flavors with light spice notes; silky texture;
good structure and balance; long finish. Intriguing and
complex Pinot with expansive flavors and fantastic structure.
Originally published in issue #103.
73 cases made $125
Score:
640 cases made
Medium ruby color; complex, spiced plum and cherry aromas
with earth notes; full bodied, rich and focused plum and cherry
flavors; good structure and balance; long finish. This Pinot has
really focused flavors and a long persistent finish. Originally
published in issue #103.
Medium-deep ruby color; rich cherry and clove aromas; deep,
lush complex flavors of cherry and baking spice; nice oak and
clove notes; good structure and balance; long finish. This is a
deep and lush Pinot with really nice character. Originally
published in issue #103.
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Score:
94
Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills John Sebastiano Vineyard
2013
Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Stiling Vineyard 2012
$52
Score:
Siduri Wines
97
Eric Kent Wine Cellars
168 cases made
$38
443 cases made
$50
Score:
94
94
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PINOT PASSION AWARDS
TOP
2.
12
Zepaltas
Pinot Noir Sonoma County Risuena 2013
Medium ruby color; earthy nose with black cherry, raspberry,
black tea and sandalwood notes; rich flavors of bing cherry and
strawberry with light earth notes; good structure and balance.
Juicy and lush Pinot with nice flavor. Ryan makes a unique
style of Pinot and this one is really tasty and affordable.
Originally published in issue #103.
PINOT
VALUES
OF 2015
175 cases made
$22
Score:
90
3.
Testarossa Winery
Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands Cuvee 107 2013
Medium-light ruby color; bright strawberry and cherry aromas
with light spice notes; rich cherry and strawberry flavors with a
delicate frame; good structure and balance; long finish.
Bright flavors and good structure mark this Pinot. This is a
great entrée into Bill Brosseau’s bigger Pinots. Originally
published in issue #104.
The following is a list of wines you should keep in your wallet
for a couple of reasons. First, these are great Pinots for
everyday consumption—they taste great and come at a price
point that even the most skeptical spouse can’t argue with.
Second, most of the wines listed are available just about
everywhere.
2,072 cases made
$20
Score:
88
4.
PINOT VALUE OF THE YEAR
Pali Wine Company
“Bright flavors…”
Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Bluffs 2013
Medium ruby color; deep, bright cherry aromas with earthy
notes; rich cherry and raspberry flavors with earth and savory
notes; good structure and balance; long finish.
Earthy and savory Pinot with forward flavors. Originally
published in issue #104.
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Pali Wine Company
1,977 cases made
Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County Huntington 2013
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$22
Score:
Score:
90
5.
Medium ruby color; ripe, raspberry and plum aromas with
cranberry and spice notes; forward, ripe, savory raspberry,
black cherry and plum flavors; lush and silky texture; good
structure and balance; long finish.
Forward and ripe Pinot with a lot of bright flavors. For the
second year in a row, Winemaker Aaron Walker has made a
terrific line of Pinot values; this Huntington is the best of the
lot. Originally published in issue #104.
3,861 cases made
$22
Laetitia Vineyard & Winery
Pinot Noir Arroyo Grande Valley 2012
Medium ruby color; deep, earthy aromas with notes of game
and cherry; rich, ripe earthy cherry flavors with barnyardy
notes; silky texture; good structure and balance; long finish.
Earthy, rich Pinot with layers of interesting flavors. Originally
91
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published in issue #102.
27,240 cases made
$25
Score:
structure and balance; long finish.
Tasty and spicy Pinot that really tastes good. Originally published
in issue #103.
93
6.
525 cases made
$28
Score:
92
10.
La Crema
Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2013
Medium ruby color; bright, lively cherry aromas with spiced
cola and oak notes; focused, bright cherry and plum flavors
with strawberry and cocoa accents; good structure and balance.
This Pinot feels good in the mouth—lots of flavor and light on
its feet. Originally published in issue #103.
n/a cases made
$25
Score:
Schug Carneros Estate
Pinot Noir Carneros 2013
Medium ruby color; bright, earthy cherry and spice aromas;
ripe, tart cherry flavors with earthy notes; silky texture; good
structure and balance; long finish.
Bright, spicy Pinot that's drinking well now. Originally published
in issue #102.
92
7.
6,243 cases made
$30
Score:
92
11.
Stephen Ross Wine Cellars
Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands 2013
Medium light ruby color; earthy, cherry aromas with spice
notes; ripe, focused cherry and raspberry flavors with spice and
cranberry notes; good structure and balance; long finish.
Full flavored, nice Pinot. Originally published in issue #103.
738 cases made
$25
Score:
Pali Wine Company
Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills Summit 2013
Medium ruby color; rich, expessive candied bing cherry
aromas; forward spicy cherry and plum flavors, with cola and
spice notes; good structure and balance; long finish.
Bright, rich Pinot with expressive flavors. Originally published in
issue #104.
90
8.
2,460 cases made
Pinot Noir Monterey County Cuvee Los Gatos 2013
Medium ruby color; spicy black cherry and plum aromas; ripe,
savory black cherry and raspberry flavors with oak notes; good
structure and balance; long finish.
Spicy Pinot that will work with a lot of dishes. Originally
published in issue #104.
$27
Score:
Score:
91
12.
Testarossa Winery
500 cases made
$29
Siduri Wines
Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills 2013
Medium-deep ruby color; earthy, spicy aromas with dark
cherry notes; rich though tight black cherry flavors with savory
spice and grilled game notes; good structure and balance.
Rich, tight flavors highlight this Pinot. Originally published in issue
#103.
89
9.
2,037 cases made
$32
Score:
93
Bailiwick Wines
Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2012
Medium ruby color; full, rich, cherry aromas with spice notes;
ripe cherry flavors with warm spice notes; silky texture; good
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IN THE MARKET:
Index Of Recent Pinot Noir Reviews
INDEX OF WINES
REVIEWED 2012-15
WINERY
WINE / PRICE
**ALL WINES ARE PINOT NOIR UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED**
WINERY
WINE / PRICE
SCORE
ISSUE
NO.
1313Main
Sonoma Coast Cru 32 2010, $50
93
78
Acrobat
Oregon 2011, $18
Oregon 2010, $20
91
90
85
77
Alta Maria Vineyards
Santa Maria Valley 2010, $28
93
85
Alysian Wines
Russian River Valley Russian River Selection 2010, $40
Russian River Valley 2009, $40
Russian River Valley Floodgate Vyd Origins 2009, $55
Russian River Valley Floodgate Vyd Rock Hill 2010, $55
Russian River Valley Floodgate Vyd Rock Hill 2009, $55
Russian River Valley Floodgate Vyd Rock Hill 2008, $55
Russian River Valley Floodgate West Block 2008, $55
Russian River Valley Hallberg Crossroads 2010, $55
Russian River Valley Hallberg Crossroads 2009, $55
Russian River Valley Rochioli Allen-Rochioli 2009, $65
Russian River Valley Rochioli Edgewater 2009, $65
Russian River Valley Rochioli River Block 2008, $65
90
92
92
93
94
93
93
92
94
94
93
94
90
78
81
86
78
78
78
86
81
81
81
78
Amelle Wines
Sonoma Coast La Cruz Vineyard 2010, $43
93
84
Ampelos Cellars
Santa Rita Hills Lambda 2008, $35
Santa Rita Hills Rho 2007, $45
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Anaba Wines
Carneros Las Brisas Vineyard 2012, $38
Carneros Las Brisas Vineyard 2011, $48
Russian River Valley Dutton Ranch 2012, $46
Santa Lucia Highlands Soberanes Vineyard 2012, $46
Santa Lucia Highlands Soberanes Vineyard 2011, $48
Santa Lucia Highlands Soberanes Vineyard 2010, $48
Sonoma Coast 2012, $34
Sonoma Coast 2011, $34
Sonoma Coast 2010, $32
Sonoma Coast Gap's Crown Vineyard 2010, $44
Sonoma Coast Roberts Road Vineyard 2012, $46
Sonoma Coast Sun Chase Vineyard 2010, $42
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Anam Cara Cellars
Chehalem Mountains Heather's Vineyard 2008, $60
Chehalem Mountains Nicholas Estate 2008, $30
Chehalem Mountains Nicholas Estate Mark III 2008, $60
Chehalem Mountains Nicholas Estate Reserve 2008, $40
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Ancient Oak Cellars
Russian River Valley 2011, $28
Russian River Valley Siebert Ranch 2011, $40
47 Friends Sonoma County 2011, $20
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Arista Winery
Russian River Valley 2010, $45
Russian River Valley Longbow 2010, $48
Sonoma Coast 2010, $35
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Russian River Valley Bacigalupi Vineyard 2012, $40
Russian River Valley Castelli-Knight Ranch 2012, $40
Sonoma Coast Durell Vineyard 2010, $45
Sonoma Coast Parmelee-Hill Vineyard 2012, $45
Sonoma Coast Parmelee-Hill Vineyard 2010, $45
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August West
Russian River Valley 2011, $32
Russian River Valley Graham Family Vineyard 2011, $45
Santa Lucia Highlands 2011, $32
Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard 2011, $45
Santa Lucia Highlands Sierra Mar Vineyard 2011, $45
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Babcock Winery & Vineyards
Paso Robles Déjà Vu 2011, $60
Santa Barbara County Precocious 2011, $60
Santa Rita Hills Psi Clone 2011, $60
Santa Rita Hills Slice of Heaven 2011, $60
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Baileyana
Edna Valley Grand Firepeak Cuvee 2010, $30
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Bailiwick Wines
Anderson Valley Londer Vineyard 2012, $38
Anderson Valley Londer Vineyard 2011, $38
Anderson Valley Foray 2011, $34
Chalone Michaud Vineyard 2011, $38
Chalone Michaud Vineyard 2010, $44
Chalone Michaud Vineyard 2009, $44
Marin County Borderline 2012, $28
Marin County Borderline 2011, $28
Marin County Borderline 2010, $36
Marin County Borderline 2009, $34
Russian River Valley 2010, $36
Russian River Valley 2009, $36
Russian River Valley Foray 2010, $40
Sonoma Coast 2012, $28
Sonoma Coast 2011, $28
Sonoma Coast 2010, $36
Sonoma Coast Sangiacomo Vineyard 2012, $38
Sonoma Mountain Silver Pines Vineyard 2012, $38
Sonoma Mountain Silver Pines Vineyard 2011, $38
Sonoma Mountain Silver Pines Vineyard 2010, $44
Sonoma Mountain Silver Pines Vineyard 2009, $44
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Balo Vineyards
Anderson Valley 2010, $40
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Baxter Winery
Anderson Valley Black Label 2009, $35
Anderson Valley Langley Vineyard 2009, $45
Anderson Valley Run Dog Vineyard 2009, $45
Mendocino County Oppenlander Vineyard 2009, $60
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Bellwether Wine Cellars
Finger Lakes Sawmill Creek Vineyard 2011, $30
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Benovia Winery
Anderson Valley Savoy Vineyard 2009, $56
Russian River Valley 2012, $38
Russian River Valley 2011, $38
Russian River Valley 2009, $45
Russian River Valley Bella Una 2011, $56
Russian River Valley Bella Una 2009, $56
Russian River Valley La Pommeraie 2012, $56
Russian River Valley La Pommeraie 2011, $56
Russian River Valley La Pommeraie 2009, $56
Russian River Valley Martaella 2012, $56
Sonoma Coast 2009, $38
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Sonoma Coast Tilton Hill 2012, $56
Sonoma County Cohn Vineyard 2012, $70
Sonoma County Cohn Vineyard 2011, $65
Sonoma County Cohn Vineyard 2009, $62
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79
Bernardus Vineyards & Winery
Santa Lucia Highlands 2009, $30
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79
Bishop's Peak
San Luis Obispo County 2011, $20
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87
Black Kite Cellars
Anderson Valley Angel Hawk 2009, $75
Anderson Valley Kite's Rest 2010, $45
Anderson Valley Kite's Rest 2009, $42
Anderson Valley Redwoods' Edge 2010, $55
Anderson Valley River Turn 2010, $55
Anderson Valley Stony Terrace Block 2010, $55
Anderson Valley Stony Terrace Block 2009, $52
Santa Lucia Highlands Soberanes Vineyard 2010, $55
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82
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76
86
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86
Bonterra
Mendocino County 2010, $16
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Bouchaine Vineyards
Carneros 2008, $35
Carneros Estate 2009, $40
Carneros Estate 2008, $50
Carneros Gee Vineyard 2009, $60
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BR Cohn Winery
Russian River Valley 2010, $40
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95
Brick & Mortar Wines
Napa Valley 2012, $44
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103
Brophy Clark Cellars
Santa Barbara County 2009, $15
Santa Maria Valley 2010, $28
Santa Maria Valley 2009, $25
Santa Rita Hills 2010, $34
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Bruliam Wines
Anderson Valley Deer Meadows 2010, $46
Santa Lucia Highlands Soberanes Vineyard 2010, $46
Sonoma Coast Wildcat Mountain Vineyard 2010, $46
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Bryn Mawr Vineyards
Eola/Amity Hills 2010, $20
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Bryter Estates
Anderson Valley Hayley Vineyard 2009, $42
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Carneros Cadeau 2011, $45
93
Santa Rita Hills Tre Sette 2011, $55
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Sonoma Coast Gap's Crown Vineyard Cadeau 2012, $50 93
Sonoma Coast Gap's Crown Vineyard Tre Sette 2012, $60 93
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Bucher Vineyard
Russian River Valley 2012, $40
Russian River Valley 2011, $40
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Byron Winery
Santa Barbara County 2011, $19
Santa Maria Valley 2011, $29
Santa Maria Valley 667 2010, $45
Santa Maria Valley Monument 2010, $60
Santa Maria Valley Whole Cluster 2010, $45
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C. Donatiello Winery
Russian River Valley 2011, $40
Russian River Valley Tina Marie Vineyard 2011, $55
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Calera Wine Company
Central Coast 2012, $26
Central Coast 2011, $24
Mt. Harlan de Villiers Vineyard 2012, $48
Mt. Harlan de Villiers Vineyard 2011, $45
Mt. Harlan de Villiers Vineyard 2010, $42
Mt. Harlan Jensen Vineyard 2011, $80
Mt. Harlan Jensen Vineyard 2010, $75
Mt. Harlan Mills Vineyard 2011, $54
Mt. Harlan Mills Vineyard 2010, $48
Mt. Harlan Reed Vineyard 2011, $60
Mt. Harlan Reed Vineyard 2010, $55
Mt. Harlan Ryan Vineyard 2012, $54
Mt. Harlan Ryan Vineyard 2011, $48
Mt. Harlan Ryan Vineyard 2010, $42
Mt. Harlan Selleck Vineyard 2011, $84
Mt. Harlan Selleck Vineyard 2010, $80
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Cambria Estate Winery
Santa Maria Valley Bench Break 2011, $34
Santa Maria Valley Julia's Vineyard 2012, $25
Santa Maria Valley Julia's Vineyard 2011, $25
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Capiaux Cellars
Russian River Valley Widdoes Vineyard 2011, $42
Santa Lucia Highlands Garys' Vineyard 2011, $45
Sonoma Coast Chimera 2011, $30
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Carmel Road
Monterey County 2012, $22
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Carr Vineyards & Winery
Santa Barbara County Harvest Girl 2009, $24
Santa Rita Hills Kessler-Haak Vineyard 2009, $50
Santa Rita Hills Turner Vineyard 2009, $45
Santa Rita Hills Three Vineyards 2009, $45
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Center of Effort Wines
Edna Valley Fossil Point 2012, $17
Edna Valley Estate 2011, $45
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Cerridwen
Sonoma Mountain Van der Kamp Vineyard 2010, $49
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85
C'est Bon
Sonoma Coast Cuvee 9 2012, $32
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99
Chaname Wines
Anderson Valley 2011, $45
89
Anderson Valley Angel Camp & Charles Vineyards 2012, $45
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Charles Heintz Vineyards & Winery
Sonoma Coast 2012, $48
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Chasseur
Russian River Valley 2010, $40
Russian River Valley Blank 2010, $60
Russian River Valley Freestone Station 2010, $60
Russian River Valley Holder 2010, $60
Russian River Valley Sexton 2010, $60
Russian River Valley Umino 2010, $60
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Cinnabar Winery
Santa Cruz Mountains 2011, $42
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90
Clos Du Val
Carneros 2011, $32
Carneros Lone Cypress Ranch 2011, $45
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Clos Pepe Estate
Santa Rita Hills 2010, $59
Santa Rita Hills Vigneron Select 2010, $67
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Clouds Rest
Sonoma Coast Femme Fatale 2009, $45
Sonoma Coast Limited Release 2007, $100
Sonoma Coast Limited Release 2006, $100
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81
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Cobb Wines
Sonoma Coast Coastlands Diane Cobb 2008, $78
Sonoma Coast Emmaline Ann Vineyard 2009, $70
Sonoma Coast Emmaline Ann Vineyard 2008, $68
Sonoma Coast Jack Hill Vineyard 2008, $68
Sonoma Coast Rice-Spivak Vineyard 2009, $70
Sonoma Coast Rice-Spivak Vineyard 2008, $68
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Couloir Wines
Anderson Valley Londer Vineyard 2010, $38
Anderson Valley Monument Tree Vineyard 2010, $38
Anderson Valley Monument Tree Vineyard 2009, $38
Anderson Valley Roma's Vineyard 2010, $38
Anderson Valley Roma's Vineyard 2009, $38
Marin County Chileno Valley Vineyard 2010, $38
Marin County Chileno Valley Vineyard 2009, $38
Mendocino County Oppenlander Vineyard 2010, $38
Mendocino County Oppenlander Vineyard 2009, $38
Straight Line Mendocino County 2010, $28
Straight Line Mendocino County 2009, $28
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Cutruzzola Vineyards
San Luis Obispo County Gloria 2012, $40
San Luis Obispo County Gloria 2011, $40
San Luis Obispo County Gloria 2010, $40
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Cuvaison Winery
Carneros 2011, $38
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90
Dancin Vineyards
Oregon Pas de Trois 2011, $34
Southern Oregon Adagio 2011, $34
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Davis Bynum
Russian River Valley 2010, $35
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87
Della Wines
Russian River Valley 2012, $60
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Denison Cellars
Yamhill-Carlton District Kiff Vineyard 2010, $38
Yamhill-Carlton District Kiff Vineyard 2009, $38
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Dierberg
Santa Maria Valley 2010, $44
Santa Maria Valley 2009, $42
Santa Maria Valley Steven 2009, $65
Santa Rita Hills Drum Canyon Vineyard 2011, $44
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Dobbes Family Estate
Chehalem Mountains Quailhurst Vineyard 2010, $65
Dundee Hills Meyer Vineyard 2010, $65
Dundee Hills Dundee Cuvee 2010, $65
Eola/Amity Hills Symonet Vineyard 2010, $65
McMinnville Momtazi Vineyard 2010, $65
Rogue Valley Skipper's Cuvee 2010, $45
Willamette Valley Grand Assemblage 2010, $28
Willamette Valley Griffin's Cuvee 2010, $45
Willamette Valley "The Circle" Cuvee 2010, $65
Willamette Valley Patricia's Cuvee 2010, $55
Jovino Oregon 2010, $24
Wine By Joe Oregon 2010, $19
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Domaine Carneros
Carneros Famous Gate 2011, $75
Carneros La Terre Promise 2011, $55
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Carneros Mt. Eden - Clonal Series 2011, $55
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Donelan Wines
North Coast Two Brothers 2012, $55
North Coast Two Brothers 2011, $65
North Coast Two Brothers 2010, $55
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Dunstan Wines
Sonoma Coast Durell Vineyard 2010, $50
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86
Dutton-Goldfield Winery
Anderson Valley Angel Camp Vineyard 2012, $58
Anderson Valley Angel Camp Vineyard 2011, $58
Green Valley Dutton Fox Den Vineyard 2010, $58
Green Valley Dutton Fox Den Vineyard 2009, $58
Marin County Azaya Ranch Vineyard 2010, $58
Marin County Devil's Gulch Vineyard 2010, $58
Marin County Devil's Gulch Vineyard 2009, $58
Russian River Valley Dutton Ranch 2010, $38
Russian River Valley Dutton Emerald Ridge 2012, $58
Russian River Valley Dutton Emerald Ridge 2011, $58
Russian River Valley Dutton Emerald Ridge 2010, $58
Russian River Valley Dutton Freestone Hill 2010, $72
Russian River Valley Dutton Freestone Hill 2009, $58
Sonoma Coast McDougall Vineyard 2010, $58
Sonoma Coast McDougall Vineyard 2009, $58
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Emeritus Vineyards
Russian River Valley Hallberg Vineyard 2010, $47
Sonoma Coast William Wesley 2010, $65
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Envolve Winery
Russian River Valley Lennox Vineyard 2012, $59
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Erath Winery
Chehalem Mountains Dion 2010, $50
Dundee Hills Knight's Gambit 2010, $50
Dundee Hills Prince Hill 2010, $50
Dundee Hills Prince Hill 115 2010, $50
Dundee Hills Prince Hill 777 2010, $50
Dundee Hills Prince Hill Pommard 2010, $50
McMinnville Hyland 2010, $50
Willamette Valley Battle Creek 2010, $50
Willamette Valley Leland 2010, $50
Willamette Valley Estate Selection 2010, $34
Willamette Valley Reserve La Nuit Magique 2010, $65
Yamhill-Carlton District Bishop Creek 2010, $50
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Eric Kent Wine Cellars
Russian River Valley Stiling Vineyard 2012, $52
Sonoma Coast Sascha Marie 2013, $52
Sonoma Coast Sascha Marie 2012, $50
Sonoma Coast Small Town 2013, $50
Sonoma Coast Small Town 2012, $48
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103
Fat Monk
Central Coast 2009, $15
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76
Flying Goat Cellars
San Luis Obispo County Salisbury Vineyard 2011, $38
San Luis Obispo County Salisbury Vineyard 2010, $38
San Luis Obispo County Salisbury Vineyard 2009, $38
Santa Barbara County YNOT 2011, $26
Santa Barbara County YNOT 2010, $25
Santa Maria Valley Bien Nacido Vineyard 2011, $60
Santa Maria Valley Bien Nacido Vineyard 2010, $50
Santa Maria Valley Dierberg Vineyard 2011, $46
Santa Maria Valley Garey Ranch 2009, $42
Santa Maria Valley Solomon Hills Vineyard 2011, $42
Santa Maria Valley Solomon Hills Vineyard 2009, $42
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Santa Rita Hills Rancho Santa Rosa Vineyard 2011, $48
Santa Rita Hills Rancho Santa Rosa Vineyard 2010, $48
Santa Rita Hills Rancho Santa Rosa Vineyard 2009, $46
Santa Rita Hills Rio Vista Vineyard 2A 2011, $42
Santa Rita Hills Rio Vista Vineyard 2A 2010, $42
Santa Rita Hills Rio Vista Vineyard Dijon 2010, $46
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92
90
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97
84
105
97
97
Fogline Vineyards
Russian River Valley Floodgate Vineyard 2011, $38
Sonoma Coast Sun Chase Vineyard 2011, $42
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90
98
98
Foursight Wines
Anderson Valley Charles Vineyard 2010, $46
Anderson Valley Charles Vineyard Clone 05 2010, $49
Anderson Valley Charles Vyd Zero New Oak 2010, $38
Anderson Valley Paraboll 2013, $54
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91
93
91
90
90
90
103
Frank Family Vineyards
Carneros 2011, $35
88
88
Freeman Vineyard & Winery
Russian River Valley 2010, $44
Russian River Valley Keefer Ranch Vineyard 2010, $48
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93
81
81
Frei Brothers
Russian River Valley Reserve 2011, $23
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94
Friedman Wines
DichotomyRussian River Valley 2012, $32
Dichotomy Russian River Valley 2011, $40
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90
96
93
Fulcrum Wines
Anderson Valley 2011, $54
Anderson Valley 2012, $55
Anderson Valley Londer Vineyard 2010, $54
Carneros Wildcat Mountain Vineyard 2011, $54
Chalone Brosseau Vineyard 2010, $54
Chalone Brosseau Vineyard 2011, $54
Chalone Brosseau Vineyard 2012, $55
Russian River Valley Floodgate Vineyard 2010, $54
Sonoma Coast Gap's Crown Vineyard 2009, $54
Sonoma Coast Gap's Crown Vineyard 2010, $56
Sonoma Coast Gap's Crown Vineyard 2011, $60
Sonoma Coast Gap's Crown Vineyard 2012, $59
On Point Anderson Valley Christinna's Cuvee 2012, $36
On Point Chalone 2011, $35
On Point Chalone 2010, $35
On Point North Coast Christinna's Cuvee 2011, $35
On Point North Coast Christinna's Cuvee 2010, $35
On Point North Coast Christinna's Cuvee 2009, $34
On Point Sonoma Coast 2012, $36
On Point Sonoma Coast 2011, $35
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Furthermore
Russian River Valley Amber Ridge Vineyard 2009, $40
Russian River Valley Bohemian Vineyard 2010, $40
Russian River Valley Gloria Vineyard 2012, $40
Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard 2012, $50
Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard 2011, $50
Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard 2010, $50
Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard 2009, $50
Santa Lucia Highlands Sierra Mar Vineyard 2012, $40
Santa Lucia Highlands Sierra Mar Vineyard 2010, $40
Santa Rita Hills La Encantada Vineyard 2012, $40
Santa Rita Hills La Encantada Vineyard 2011, $40
Santa Rita Hills La Encantada Vineyard 2010, $40
Santa Rita Hills La Encantada Vineyard 2009, $50
Sonoma Coast Gap's Crown Vineyard 2012, $50
Sonoma Coast Gap's Crown Vineyard 2009, $40
Sonoma Coast Nevina's Vineyard 2012, $50
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WINERY
WINE / PRICE
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Sonoma Coast Nevina's Vineyard 2011, $50
Yorkville Highlands Weir Vineyard 2012, $50
Yorkville Highlands Weir Vineyard 2011, $50
Yorkville Highlands Weir Vineyard 2010, $50
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89
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102
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94
Gary Farrell
Russian River Valley Russian River Selection 2011, $45
Russian River Valley Russian River Selections 2010, $42
Russian River Valley Hallberg Vineyard 2009, $55
Russian River Valley Rochioli Vineyard 2011, $70
Russian River Valley Stiling Vineyard 2011, $55
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87
87
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96
Gehricke
Carneros 2013, $39
Carneros 2012, $40
Russian River Valley 2013, $45
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100
102
Ghost Hill Cellars
Yamhill-Carlton District Bayliss-Bower 2010, $42
Yamhill-Carlton District Bayliss-Bower 2009, $42
Yamhill-Carlton District Prospector's Reserve 2009, $60
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Gloria Ferrer
Carneros 2011, $27
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Goldeneye Winery
Anderson Valley 2010, $55
Anderson Valley 2009, $55
Anderson Valley Confluence Vineyard 2009, $80
Anderson Valley Gowan Creek Vineyard 2010, $80
Anderson Valley Gowan Creek Vineyard 2009, $80
Anderson Valley The Narrows Vineyard 2009, $80
Anderson Valley Ten Degrees 2009, $110
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Gracianna Winery
Russian River Valley Bacigalupi Vineyard 2011, $48
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91
Graton Ridge Cellars
Russian River Valley 2010, $45
Russian River Valley Paul Family Vineyard 2010, $50
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84
Gundlach Bundschu
Sonoma Coast Estate 2011, $37
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90
Hahn Winery/SLH Estates
Santa Lucia Highlands 2009, $35
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80
Halleck Vineyard
Russian River Valley Hallberg Vineyard 2008, $60
Russian River Valley The Farm Vineyard 2008, $65
Russian River Valley Three Sons Cuvee 2008, $42
Sonoma Coast Estate Grown 2009, $100
Sonoma Coast Hillside Cuvee 2008, $50
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Handley Cellars
Anderson Valley 2009, $32
Anderson Valley RSM Vineyard 2009, $52
Mendocino County 2009, $25
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Hanzell Vineyards
Sonoma Valley Ambassador's 1953 Vineyard 2007, $140
Sonoma Valley Estate 2011, $95
Sonoma Valley Sessions Vineyard 2010, $95
Sonoma Valley 2010, $95
Sonoma Valley 2008, $95
Sebella Sonoma Valley 2008, $42
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Hatton Daniels
Sonoma Coast 2012, $45
Sonoma Coast 2011, $45
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Hess Select
Central Coast 2010, $20
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Hirsch Vineyards
Sonoma Coast San Andreas Fault 2011, $60
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97
HKG
Russian River Valley 2009, $38
Russian River Valley Bridge Selection 2009, $38
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90
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84
J Wrigley Vineyards
McMinnville "Mac" Cuvee 2012, $38
McMinnville Proposal Block 2012, $45
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89
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102
J. Lohr
Arroyo Seco Fog's Reach 2011, $35
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91
Jalama Wines
Santa Rita Hills Cargasacchi Vineyard Carg 2010, $46
93
91
Johan Vineyards
Willamette Valley Estate 2009, $28
Willamette Valley Nils Reserve 2009, $45
Willamette Valley Three Barrel 2009, $60
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87
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Joseph Jewell
Russian River Valley 2011, $33
Russian River Valley Appian Way Vineyard 2010, $45
Russian River Valley Floodgate Vineyard 2010, $42
Russian River Valley Hallberg Vineyard 2010, $50
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Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Sonoma Coast Freestone Vineyards 2012, $55
Sonoma Coast Freestone Vineyards 2011, $55
Sonoma Coast Freestone Vineyards 2010, $55
Sonoma Coast Pastorale Vineyard 2010, $75
Sonoma Coast Quarter Moon Vineyard 2010, $75
Freestone Vineyards Sonoma Coast 2008, $55
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93
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90
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87
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Kendall-Jackson
Anderson Valley Outland Ridge 2012, $35
California Vintners Reserve 2010, $19
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87
Ketcham Estate
Russian River Valley 2012, $38
Russian River Valley 2011, $38
Russian River Valley 2010, $38
Russian River Valley Ketcham Vineyard 2012, $48
Russian River Valley Ketcham Vineyard 2011, $48
Russian River Valley Ketcham Vineyard 2010, $48
Russian River Valley Allie's Reserve 2012, $75
Russian River Valley Savannah & Nick's Cuvee 2012, $58
Russian River Valley Savannah & Nick's Cuvee 2011, $58
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Oregon Backbone 2009, $55
Oregon Blackjack Block 2009, $75
Oregon Domaine 2009, $70
Oregon Signature 2011, $27
Willamette Valley Freedom Hill 2010, $55
Willamette Valley Hyland 2010, $55
Willamette Valley Old School Vineyards 2010, $55
Willamette Valley Pfeiffer Vineyards 2010, $55
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Kokomo Winery
Russian River Valley 2012, $36
Russian River Valley Windsor Oaks Vineyard 2009, $38
Sonoma Coast Peters Vyd Gopher Hill Block 2012, $42
Sonoma Coast Peters Vyd Gopher Hill Block 2009, $42
Sonoma Coast Peters Winemaker's Reserve 2012, $48
Sonoma Coast Peters Winemaker's Reserve 2011, $48
Sonoma Coast Peters Winemaker's Reserve 2009, $48
Kosta Browne
California 4 Barrel 2013, $90
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California 4 Barrel 2012, $84
California 4 Barrel 2011, $78
California 4 Barrel 2010, $78
Russian River Valley 2012, $64
Russian River Valley 2011, $58
Russian River Valley 2010, $58
Russian River Valley Cohn Vineyard 2013, $90
Russian River Valley Cohn Vineyard 2012, $84
Russian River Valley Giusti Vineyard 2013, $90
Russian River Valley Giusti Vineyard 2012, $84
Russian River Valley Keefer Ranch Vineyard 2013, $90
Russian River Valley Keefer Ranch Vineyard 2012, $84
Russian River Valley Keefer Ranch Vineyard 2011, $78
Russian River Valley Keefer Ranch Vineyard 2010, $78
Russian River Valley Koplen Vineyard 2013, $90
Russian River Valley Koplen Vineyard 2012, $84
Russian River Valley Koplen Vineyard 2011, $78
Russian River Valley Koplen Vineyard 2010, $78
Santa Lucia Highlands 2013, $64
Santa Lucia Highlands 2012, $64
Santa Lucia Highlands 2011, $58
Santa Lucia Highlands 2010, $58
Santa Lucia Highlands Garys' Vineyard 2013, $90
Santa Lucia Highlands Garys' Vineyard 2012, $84
Santa Lucia Highlands Garys' Vineyard 2011, $78
Santa Lucia Highlands Garys' Vineyard 2010, $78
Santa Lucia Highlands Pisoni Vineyard 2013, $90
Santa Lucia Highlands Pisoni Vineyard 2012, $84
Santa Lucia Highlands Pisoni Vineyard 2011, $78
Santa Lucia Highlands Pisoni Vineyard 2010, $78
Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard 2013, $90
Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard 2012, $84
Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard 2011, $78
Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard 2010, $72
Sonoma Coast 2013, $64
Sonoma Coast 2012, $64
Sonoma Coast 2011, $58
Sonoma Coast 2010, $58
Sonoma Coast Gap's Crown Vineyard 2013, $90
Sonoma Coast Gap's Crown Vineyard 2012, $84
Sonoma Coast Gap's Crown Vineyard 2011, $78
Sonoma Coast Gap's Crown Vineyard 2010, $78
Sonoma Coast Kanzler Vineyard 2013, $90
Sonoma Coast Kanzler Vineyard 2012, $84
Sonoma Coast Kanzler Vineyard 2011, $78
Sonoma Coast Kanzler Vineyard 2010, $78
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Monterey County 2011, $23
Monterey County 2010, $20
Russian River Valley 2011, $40
Russian River Valley 2010, $40
Sonoma Coast 2013, $25
Sonoma Coast 2012, $25
Sonoma Coast 2010, $25
Willamette Valley 2012, $30
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La Rochelle
Anderson Valley Conzelman Vineyard 2009, $48
Anderson Valley Deer Meadows Vineyard 2010, $75
Carneros Donum Estate Vineyard 2010, $75
Carneros Donum Estate Vineyard 2009, $75
Russian River Valley 2009, $42
Russian River Valley Dutton Ranch 2010, $48
Russian River Valley Dutton Campbell Vyd 2009, $48
Pinot Meunier Russian River Valley Saralee's 2012, $38
Santa Lucia Highlands 2009, $38
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Santa Lucia Highlands Sleepy Hollow Block A 2010, $48
Santa Lucia Highlands Sleepy Hollow Block A 2009, $48
Santa Lucia Highlands Soberanes Vineyard 2010, $75
Santa Lucia Highlands Tondre Grapefield 2009, $48
Sonoma Coast 2009, $42
Pinot Meunier Sonoma Coast Four Sisters 2010, $38
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Laetitia Vineyard & Winery
Arroyo Grande Valley 2012, $25
Arroyo Grande Valley Estate 2010, $25
Arroyo Grande Valley La Colline 2009, $60
Arroyo Grande Valley La Coupelle 2009, $60
Arroyo Grande Valley Les Galets 2009, $60
Arroyo Grande Valley Reserve du Domaine 2012, $40
Arroyo Grande Valley Reserve du Domaine 2010, $40
Arroyo Grande Valley Whole Cluster 2012, $40
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Lagniappe Wines
Anderson Valley Hayley Vineyard 2009, $55
Sonoma Coast Split Rock Vineyard 2009, $55
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Landmark Vineyards
Santa Maria Valley Solomon Hills Vineyard 2010, $55
Sonoma Coast Kanzler Vineyard 2010, $65
Sonoma Coast Spring Hill Vineyard 2010, $55
Sonoma Coast Grand Detour 2010, $40
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Lando Wines
Russian River Valley 2012, $38
Sonoma Coast 2012, $38
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Ledson Winery & Vineyards
Anderson Valley 2011, $60
Russian River Valley 2011, $60
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Left Coast Cellars
Willamette Valley Cali's Cuvee 2009, $24
Willamette Valley Cali's Cuvee 2008, $24
Willamette Valley Latitude 45 2008, $30
Willamette Valley Right Bank 2009, $30
Willamette Valley Right Bank 2008, $30
Willamette Valley Suzanne's Estate Reserve 2008, $40
Willamette Valley Truffle Hill Wadenswil 2008, $30
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Yamhil-Carlton District Estate 2012, $55
Yamhil-Carlton District Jill's 115 2012, $55
Yamhil-Carlton District Karen's Pommard 2012, $55
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Central Coast 2012, $20
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Lombardi Wines
Sonoma Coast 2012, $38
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Longoria
Santa Maria Valley Bien Nacido Vineyard 2011, $45
Santa Maria Valley Bien Nacido Vineyard 2010, $45
Santa Maria Valley Bien Nacido Vineyard 2009, $45
Santa Maria Valley Bien Nacido Block N 2012, $45
Santa Rita Hills Fe Ciega Vineyard 2011, $48
Santa Rita Hills Fe Ciega Vineyard 2010, $48
Santa Rita Hills Fe Ciega Vineyard 2009, $48
Santa Rita Hills Fe Ciega Vineyard Block M 2012, $55
Santa Rita Hills Fe Ciega Vineyard Block M 2011, $60
Santa Rita Hills La Encantada Vineyard 2011, $50
Santa Rita Hills Rancho Santa Rosa Vineyard 2010, $45
Santa Rita Hills Rancho Santa Rosa Vineyard 2009, $45
Santa Rita Hills Lovely Rita 2012, $32
Santa Rita Hills Lovely Rita 2011, $32
Santa Rita Hills Lovely Rita 2009, $32
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Loring Wine Company
Central Coast 2012, $24
Green Valley Graham Family Vineyard 2013, $50
Green Valley Graham Family Vineyard 2012, $50
Green Valley Graham Family Vineyard 2010, $48
Green Valley Keefer Ranch Vineyard 2013, $50
Green Valley Keefer Ranch Vineyard 2012, $50
Green Valley Keefer Ranch Vineyard 2011, $54
Green Valley Keefer Ranch Vineyard 2010, $48
Paso Robles Russell Family Vineyard 2013, $50
Paso Robles Russell Family Vineyard 2012, $50
Paso Robles Russell Family Vineyard 2011, $54
Paso Robles Russell Family Vineyard 2010, $48
Russian River Valley 2013, $36
Russian River Valley 2012, $32
Russian River Valley 2011, $32
Russian River Valley 2010, $29
San Luis Obispo County 2013, $29
San Luis Obispo County Aubaine Vineyard 2013, $50
San Luis Obispo County Aubaine Vineyard 2012, $50
San Luis Obispo County Aubaine Vineyard 2011, $54
San Luis Obispo County Aubaine Vineyard 2010, $48
Santa Barbara County 2013, $27
Santa Lucia Highlands 2013, $36
Santa Lucia Highlands 2012, $32
Santa Lucia Highlands 2011, $32
Santa Lucia Highlands 2010, $29
Santa Lucia Highlands Garys' Vineyard 2013, $50
Santa Lucia Highlands Garys' Vineyard 2012, $50
Santa Lucia Highlands Garys' Vineyard 2011, $54
Santa Lucia Highlands Garys' Vineyard 2010, $48
Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard 2013, $50
Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard 2012, $50
Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard 2011, $54
Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard 2010, $48
Santa Rita Hills 2013, $32
Santa Rita Hills 2012, $32
Santa Rita Hills 2011, $32
Santa Rita Hills 2010, $29
Santa Rita Hills Cargasacchi Vineyard 2013, $50
Santa Rita Hills Cargasacchi Vineyard 2012, $50
Santa Rita Hills Cargasacchi Vineyard 2011, $54
Santa Rita Hills Cargasacchi Vineyard 2010, $48
Santa Rita Hills Clos Pepe Vineyard 2013, $50
Santa Rita Hills Clos Pepe Vineyard 2012, $50
Santa Rita Hills Clos Pepe Vineyard 2011, $54
Santa Rita Hills Clos Pepe Vineyard 2010, $48
Santa Rita Hills Rancho La Vina Vineyard 2010, $48
Sonoma Coast Durell Vineyard 2013, $50
Sonoma Coast Durell Vineyard 2012, $50
Sonoma Coast Durell Vineyard 2011, $54
Sonoma Coast Durell Vineyard 2010, $48
Mateo Russian River Valley 2010, $38
Mateo Santa Lucia Highlands 2010, $38
Mateo Santa Rita Hills 2010, $38
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Lucienne
Santa Lucia Highlands Doctor's Vineyard 2012, $50
Santa Lucia Highlands Lone Oak Vineyard 2012, $50
Santa Lucia Highlands Smith Vineyard 2012, $50
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Ludwig Winery
Santa Lucia Highlands Hammerklavier 2010, $28
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Lutum Wines
Santa Rita Hills La Rinconada Vineyard 2011, $50
Sonoma Coast Durell Vineyard 2011, $60
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MacMurray Ranch
Central Coast 2011, $23
Russian River Valley 2011, $28
Russian River Valley Reserve 2010, $37
Sonoma Coast 2009, $27
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MacPhail Family Wines
Anderson Valley 2011, $40
Anderson Valley Anderson Creek 2012, $49
Anderson Valley Ferrington Vineyard 2009, $49
Anderson Valley Frattey Shams Vineyard 2009, $49
Anderson Valley Toulouse Vineyard 2012, $49
Anderson Valley Toulouse Vineyard 2010, $49
Anderson Valley Wightman House Vineyard 2012, $55
Anderson Valley Wightman House Vineyard 2010, $55
Eola-Amity Hills Rose Rock Vineyard 2012, $49
Eola-Amity Hills Rose Rock Vineyard 2011, $49
Green Valley Dutton Ranch 2012, $49
Green Valley Sundawg Ridge Vineyard 2012, $49
Green Valley Sundawg Ridge Vineyard 2011, $49
Russian River Valley The Flyer 2012, $59
Russian River Valley The Flyer 2010, $59
Russian River Valley Vagon Rouge 2012, $65
Santa Rita Hills Rita's Crown Vineyard 2012, $49
Santa Rita Hills Rita's Crown Vineyard 2011, $49
Sonoma Coast 2012, $40
Sonoma Coast 2010, $39
Sonoma Coast Gap's Crown Vineyard 2012, $49
Sonoma Coast Mardikian Estate 2012, $85
Sonoma Coast Pratt Vineyard 2012, $49
Sonoma Coast Sangiacomo Vineyard 2012, $49
Sonoma Coast Sangiacomo Vineyard 2009, $49
Sonoma Coast Wildcat Vineyard 2012, $49
Sonoma Coast Wildcat Vineyard 2009, $49
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MacRostie Winery and Vineyards
Sonoma Coast 2011, $34
Sonoma Coast 2010, $34
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Anderson Valley Afleet 2012, $66
Anderson Valley Hawkster 2012, $66
Anderson Valley Jolie 2012, $66
Anderson Valley Stormin' 2012, $66
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Mansfield-Dunne Wines
Santa Lucia Highlands 2012, $36
Santa Lucia Highlands Peterson Vineyard 2012, $48
Santa Lucia Highlands Peterson Vineyard 2011, $48
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Manzoni Vineyards
Santa Lucia Highlands Home Vineyard 2012, $35
Santa Lucia Highlands Home Vineyard 2010, $26
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Martinelli Vineyards
Russian River Valley Bella Vigne 2012, $40
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Masut Vineyard & Winery
Mendocino County Estate 2013, $40
Mendocino County Estate 2012, $40
Mendocino County Estate 2011, $40
Mendocino County Estate 2010, $40
Mendocino County Estate Block 1 2011, $55
Mendocino County Estate Block 11 2011, $55
Mendocino County Estate Block 13 2011, $55
Mendocino County Estate Block 6 2012, $60
Mendocino County Estate Block 7 2011, $55
Mendocino County Estate Two Barrel 2013, $60
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Mayro-Murdick
Carneros 2008, $35
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McNeil & Sons
Marin County Chileno Valley Vineyard 2011, $50
Marin County Redding Ranch Vineyard 2010, $60
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Meyer Family Vineyard
Okanagan Valley McLean Creek Road 2011, $40
Okanagan Valley Reimer Vineyard 2011, $40
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Morgan Winery
Santa Lucia Highlands Double L Vineyard 2011, $54
Santa Lucia Highlands Double L Vineyard 2010, $50
Santa Lucia Highlands Garys' Vineyard 2011, $54
Santa Lucia Highlands Garys' Vineyard 2009, $50
Santa Lucia Highlands Tondre Grapefield 2009, $50
Santa Lucia Highlands Twelve Clones 2011, $32
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Santa Maria Valley Rancho Ontiveros 2010, $64
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Sonoma Coast 2010, $42
Sonoma Valley Estate Reserve Cactus Hill 2010, $55
Sonoma Valley Estate Reserve Cactus Hill 2009, $50
Sonoma Valley Estate Dry Farmed 2010, $65
Sonoma Valley Estate Dry Farmed 2009, $60
Sonoma Valley Estate 2010, $45
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Nuggucciet Cellars
Santa Maria Valley 2012, $36
Santa Maria Valley 2009, $25
Santa Maria Valley Cottonwood Canyon Vyd 2010, $30
Willamette Valley Hyland Vineyard 2011, $26
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O'Connor Vineyards
Russian River Valley 2011, $33
Russian River Valley 2010, $35
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Olson Ogden Wines
Mendocino County Alder Springs Vineyard 2009, $65
Mendocino County Manchester Ridge Vyd 2009, $55
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Pali Wine Company
Russian River Valley Windsor Oaks Vineyard 2011, $56
Russian River Valley Windsor Oaks Vineyard 2010, $50
Russian River Valley Bluffs 2013, $22
Russian River Valley Bluffs 2012, $22
Russian River Valley Bluffs 2011, $22.5
Russian River Valley Bluffs 2009, $19
Santa Barbara County Huntington 2013, $22
Santa Barbara County Huntington 2012, $22
Santa Barbara County Huntington 2011, $22.5
Santa Rita Hills Cargasacchi Vineyard 2011, $56
Santa Rita Hills Cargasacchi Vineyard 2010, $54
Santa Rita Hills Fiddlestix Vineyard 2011, $56
Santa Rita Hills Fiddlestix Vineyard 2010, $54
Santa Rita Hills Rancho La Vina Vineyard 2011, $56
Santa Rita Hills Rancho La Vina Vineyard 2010, $54
Santa Rita Hills Summit 2013, $29
Santa Rita Hills Summit 2012, $29
Santa Rita Hills Summit 2011, $29
Sonoma Coast Durell Vineyard 2011, $56
Sonoma Coast Durell Vineyard 2010, $54
Sonoma Coast Riviera 2012, $21
Sonoma Coast Riviera 2011, $21
Sonoma Coast Riviera 2009, $19
Willamette Valley Shea Vineyard 2010, $50
Willamette Valley Alphabets 2009, $19
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Pangloss Cellars
Anderson Valley 2012, $29
Anderson Valley Charles Vineyard 2012, $40
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Papapietro Perry Winery
Anderson Valley Charles Vineyard 2012, $56
Anderson Valley Charles Vineyard 2011, $56
Anderson Valley Charles Vineyard 2010, $54
Russian River Valley 2012, $51
Russian River Valley 2011, $51
Russian River Valley 2010, $49
Russian River Valley Ellsbree Vineyard 2010, $54
Russian River Valley Leras Family Vineyard 2012, $56
Russian River Valley Leras Family Vineyard 2011, $56
Russian River Valley Leras Family Vineyard 2010, $54
Russian River Valley Mukaida 2012, $77
Russian River Valley Mukaida 2011, $77
Russian River Valley Mukaida 2010, $75
Russian River Valley Nunes Family Vineyard 2012, $56
Russian River Valley Nunes Family Vineyard 2011, $56
Russian River Valley Nunes Family Vineyard 2010, $54
Russian River Valley Peters Vineyard 2012, $56
Russian River Valley Peters Vineyard 2011, $56
Russian River Valley Peters Vineyard 2010, $54
Russian River Valley 777 Clones 2012, $72
Russian River Valley 777 Clones 2011, $72
Russian River Valley 777 Clones 2010, $70
Russian River Valley Pommard Clones 2012, $72
Russian River Valley Pommard Clones 2011, $72
Russian River Valley Pommard Clones 2010, $70
Sonoma Coast 2012, $51
Sonoma Coast Campbell Ranch Vineyard 2012, $56
Sonoma Coast Campbell Ranch Vineyard 2011, $56
Sonoma Coast Campbell Ranch Vineyard 2010, $54
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Sonoma Coast Unmasked Code Seven 2012, $39
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Carneros Hyde Vineyard 2011, $65
Carneros Hyde Vineyard 2010, $65
Russian River Valley Burnside Vineyard 2011, $70
Russian River Valley Burnside Vineyard 2010, $70
Russian River Valley Chenoweth Ranch 2011, $58
Russian River Valley Chenoweth Ranch 2010, $58
Santa Lucia Highlands Pisoni Vineyard 2010, $85
Sonoma Coast 2012, $46
Sonoma Coast 2011, $45
Sonoma Coast Jenkins Ranch 2010, $55
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Santa Barbara County Estate 2010, $30
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Petroni Vineyards
Sonoma Coast 2010, $34
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Marin County Trois Filles 2010, $39
Marin County Trois Filles 2009, $39
The Forager Sonoma Coast 2011, $27
The Forager Sonoma Coast 2010, $25
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Pfendler Vineyards
Sonoma Coast 2012, $45
Sonoma Coast 2011, $45
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Paso Robles Russell Family Vineyard 2013, $65
Russian River Valley Dolinsek Ranch 2013, $40
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Primarius Winery
Oregon 2011, $18
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R Cellars
Russian River Valley 2011, $21
Russian River Valley 2010, $21
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R2 Wine Company
Anderson Valley Day Ranch 2013, $38
Anderson Valley Hein 2013, $54
Anderson Valley Hein 2012, $48
Anderson Valley Red Birds 2010, $30
California Black Pine 2012, $26
California Black Pine 2011, $26
California Black Pine 2010, $26
Carneros Big Bend Reserve 2011, $38
Carneros Big Bend Reserve 2010, $30
Santa Rita Hills S&B 2013, $54
Santa Rita Hills S&B 2012, $56
Sonoma Coast Guidici 2013, $68
Sonoma Coast 3BB 2012, $50
Sonoma Coast Red Birds 2011, $32
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Reata Winery
Napa/Sonoma Counties 2011, $25
Sonoma Coast 2010, $30
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Riverbench Vineyard & Winery
Santa Maria Valley 2010, $28
Santa Maria Valley Mesa 2010, $48
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River's Edge Winery
Umpqua Valley 2010, $19
Umpqua Valley Barrel Select 2009, $23
Umpqua Valley Bradley Vineyard 2008, $27
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Roadhouse Winery
Green Valley White Label 2012, $49
Russian River Valley Black Label 2012, $59
Russian River Valley Black Label 2011, $56
Russian River Valley Gold Label Middle Reach 2012, $49
Russian River Valley Orange Label 2012, $49
Russian River Valley Orange Label 2011, $49
Russian River Valley Pink Label 2012, $49
Russian River Valley Yellow Label 2012, $46
Russian River Valley Yellow Label 2011, $45
Sonoma Coast Black Label 2010, $55
Sonoma Coast Green Label 2012, $59
Sonoma Coast Green Label 2010, $39
Sonoma Mountain Purple Label 2012, $49
Sonoma Mountain Purple Label 2010, $48
Yorkville Highlands Platinum Label 2012, $75
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Santa Lucia Highlands 2011, $40
Santa Lucia Highlands 2010, $40
Santa Lucia Highlands 2009, $40
Santa Lucia Highlands Garys' Vineyard 2011, $52
Santa Lucia Highlands Garys' Vineyard 2010, $52
Santa Lucia Highlands Garys' Vineyard 2009, $50
Santa Lucia Highlands Pisoni Vineyard 2010, $58
Santa Lucia Highlands Pisoni Vineyard 2009, $55
Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard 2010, $50
Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard 2009, $50
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Robert Oatley Vineyards
Mornington Peninsula Signature Series 2011, $20
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Rockburn
Central Otago 2011, $30
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Devil's Staircase Central Otago 2011, $19
Rocking K Vineyards
Carneros 2010, $55
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Rockroom Winemaking Collective
Russian River Valley Amber Ridge Vineyard 2010, $44
Russian River Valley Bohemian Vineyard 2010, $44
Santa Lucia Highlands Lone Oak Vineyard 2010, $44
Santa Rita Hills La Encantada Vineyard 2010, $48
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Rodney Strong Vineyards
Russian River Valley 2011, $25
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Romililly
Russian River Valley 2010, $35
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Russian Hill Estate
Russian River Valley 2010, $35
Russian River Valley 2009, $33
Russian River Valley Estate Vineyard 2011, $40
Russian River Valley Estate Vineyard 2010, $40
Russian River Valley Estate Vineyard 2009, $40
Russian River Valley Estate Vyd Ellen's Block 2011, $56
Russian River Valley Leras Vineyard 2010, $50
Russian River Valley Leras Vineyard 2009, $50
Russian River Valley Sunnyview Vineyard 2011, $60
Russian River Valley Sunnyview Vineyard 2010, $60
Russian River Valley Sunnyview Vineyard 2009, $60
Russian River Valley Tara Vineyard 2011, $54
Russian River Valley Tara Vineyard 2010, $54
Russian River Valley Tara Vineyard 2009, $54
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Ryan Cellars
Carneros 2008, $45
Mendocino Ridge Manchester Ridge 2007, $55
Santa Lucia Highlands Silacci Vineyard 2007, $34
Sonoma Mountain Van der Kamp Vineyard 2007, $47
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Saintsbury
Anderson Valley Cerise Vineyard 2009, $45
Carneros Brown Ranch 2009, $60
Carneros Lee Vineyard 2009, $45
Carneros Stanly Ranch 2009, $45
Carneros Toyon Farm 2009, $45
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Schermeister
Carneros Paladini Vineyard 2012, $47
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Schug Carneros Estate
Carneros 2013, $30
Carneros 2012, $30
Carneros 2011, $30
Carneros 2010, $28
Carneros 2009, $28
Carneros Heritage Reserve 2011, $40
Carneros Heritage Reserve 2010, $40
Carneros Heritage Reserve 2009, $40
Carneros Heritage Reserve 2008, $40
Carneros Schug Estate 2012, $45
Carneros Schug Estate 2011, $45
Carneros Schug Estate 2010, $40
Carneros Schug Estate 2009, $40
Sonoma Coast 2013, $25
Sonoma Coast 2012, $25
Sonoma Coast 2011, $24
Sonoma Coast 2010, $24
Sonoma Coast 2009, $24
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Sea Smoke Cellars
Santa Rita Hills Southing 2009, $52
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Santa Rita Hills Ten 2009, $80
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Sequana Vineyards
Green Valley Sundawg Vineyard 2009, $50
Russian River Valley Dutton Ranch 2009, $45
Santa Lucia Highlands 2009, $32
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Siduri Wines
Chehalem Mountains 2013, $32
Chehalem Mountains 2012, $32
Chehalem Mountains 2011, $32
Chehalem Mountains 2010, $30
Chehalem Mountains Arbre Vert Vineyard 2012, $42
Chehalem Mountains Hawk's View Vineyard 2012, $42
Chehalem Mountains Muirfield Vineyard 2012, $42
Fort Ross - Seaview Hirsch Vineyard 2012, $54
Fort Ross - Seaview Hirsch Vineyard 2011, $55
Russian River Valley 2013, $32
Russian River Valley 2012, $32
Russian River Valley 2011, $32
Russian River Valley 2010, $30
Russian River Valley Bucher Vineyard 2013, $49
Russian River Valley Bucher Vineyard 2012, $45
Russian River Valley Castro Vineyard 2013, $45
Russian River Valley Castro Vineyard 2011, $45
Russian River Valley Elsbree Vineyard 2013, $45
Russian River Valley Ewald Vineyard 2012, $48
Russian River Valley Ewald Vineyard 2011, $48
Russian River Valley Ewald Vineyard 2010, $45
Russian River Valley Keefer Ranch Vineyard 2013, $54
Russian River Valley Keefer Ranch Vineyard 2012, $54
Russian River Valley Keefer Ranch Vineyard 2011, $52
Russian River Valley Keefer Ranch Vineyard 2010, $49
Russian River Valley Lingenfelder Vineyard 2013, $49
Russian River Valley Lingenfelder Vineyard 2012, $48
Russian River Valley Parsons' Vineyard 2012, $50
Russian River Valley Parsons' Vineyard 2011, $49
Russian River Valley Parson's Vineyard 2013, $49
Russian River Valley Parson's Vineyard 2010, $45
Santa Lucia Highlands 2013, $32
Santa Lucia Highlands 2012, $32
Santa Lucia Highlands 2011, $32
Santa Lucia Highlands 2010, $30
Santa Lucia Highlands Garys' Vineyard 2013, $54
Santa Lucia Highlands Garys' Vineyard 2012, $54
Santa Lucia Highlands Garys' Vineyard 2011, $52
Santa Lucia Highlands Garys' Vineyard 2010, $52
Santa Lucia Highlands Pisoni Vineyard 2013, $60
Santa Lucia Highlands Pisoni Vineyard 2012, $58
Santa Lucia Highlands Pisoni Vineyard 2011, $55
Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard 2013, $54
Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard 2012, $50
Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard 2011, $52
Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard 2010, $49
Santa Lucia Highlands Sierra Mar Vineyard 2013, $50
Santa Lucia Highlands Sierra Mar Vineyard 2011, $52
Santa Lucia Highlands Soberanes Vineyard 2012, $48
Santa Lucia Highlands Soberanes Vineyard 2011, $48
Santa Rita Hills 2013, $32
Santa Rita Hills 2012, $32
Santa Rita Hills 2011, $32
Santa Rita Hills 2010, $30
Santa Rita Hills Cargasacchi Vineyard 2013, $54
Santa Rita Hills Cargasacchi Vineyard 2012, $52
Santa Rita Hills Cargasacchi Vineyard 2010, $54
Santa Rita Hills Clos Pepe Vineyard 2013, $54
Santa Rita Hills Clos Pepe Vineyard 2012, $54
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Santa Rita Hills Clos Pepe Vineyard 2011, $54
Santa Rita Hills Clos Pepe Vineyard 2010, $54
Santa Rita Hills John Sebastiano Vineyard 2013, $50
Santa Rita Hills John Sebastiano Vineyard 2012, $48
Santa Rita Hills Sebastiano Vineyard 2010, $45
Sonoma Coast 2013, $32
Sonoma Coast 2012, $32
Sonoma Coast 2010, $30
Sonoma Coast Hirsch Vineyard 2013, $55
Sonoma Coast Hirsch Vineyard 2010, $50
Sonoma Coast Pratt Vineyard 2013, $52
Sonoma Coast Pratt Vineyard - Sexton Road 2012, $48
Sonoma Coast Sexton Vineyard 2011, $49
Sonoma Coast Sonatera Vineyard 2012, $48
Sonoma Coast Sonatera Vineyard 2010, $45
Sonoma Coast Sonaterra Vineyard 2013, $49
Sonoma Coast Sonaterra Vineyard 2011, $32
Sonoma County 2013, $22
Sonoma County 2012, $22
Sonoma County 2011, $22
Sonoma Mountain Van der Kamp Vineyard 2013, $27
Sonoma Mountain Van der Kamp Vineyard 2013, $49
Sonoma Mountain Van der Kamp Vineyard 2012, $44
Willamette Valley 2013, $22
Willamette Valley 2012, $22
Willamette Valley Hawk's View Vineyard 2010, $39
Willamette Valley Shaw Mountain Vineyard 2012, $42
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Sinor-La Vallee
Arroyo Grande Valley Rincon Vineyard 2012, $40
Arroyo Grande Valley Rincon Vineyard 2010, $40
San Luis Obispo County 2012, $30
San Luis Obispo County 2011, $30
San Luis Obispo County Aubaine Vineyard 2010, $40
San Luis Obispo County Anniversary Cuvee 2012, $50
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Sojourn Cellars
Russian River Valley 2013, $42
Russian River Valley 2012, $42
Russian River Valley 2011, $42
Russian River Valley 2010, $42
Russian River Valley Wohler Vineyard 2013, $48
Russian River Valley Wohler Vineyard 2012, $48
Russian River Valley Wohler Vineyard 2011, $48
Russian River Valley Wohler Vineyard 2010, $48
Sonoma Coast 2013, $39
Sonoma Coast 2012, $39
Sonoma Coast 2011, $39
Sonoma Coast 2010, $39
Sonoma Coast Campbell Ranch Vineyard 2013, $59
Sonoma Coast Campbell Ranch Vineyard 2012, $59
Sonoma Coast Campbell Ranch Vineyard 2011, $59
Sonoma Coast Gap's Crown Vineyard 2013, $59
Sonoma Coast Gap's Crown Vineyard 2012, $54
Sonoma Coast Gap's Crown Vineyard 2011, $54
Sonoma Coast Gap's Crown Vineyard 2010, $48
Sonoma Coast Ridgetop Vineyard 2013, $59
Sonoma Coast Ridgetop Vineyard 2012, $59
Sonoma Coast Ridgetop Vineyard 2011, $59
Sonoma Coast Ridgetop Vineyard 2010, $59
Sonoma Coast Rodgers Creek Vineyard 2013, $48
Sonoma Coast Rodgers Creek Vineyard 2012, $48
Sonoma Coast Rodgers Creek Vineyard 2011, $48
Sonoma Coast Rodgers Creek Vineyard 2010, $48
Sonoma Coast Sangiacomo Vineyard 2013, $54
Sonoma Coast Sangiacomo Vineyard 2012, $54
Sonoma Coast Sangiacomo Vineyard 2011, $48
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Sonoma Coast Sangiacomo Vineyard 2010, $48
Sonoma Coast Silver Eagle Vineyard 2013, $59
Sonoma Coast Silver Eagle Vineyard 2012, $59
Sonoma Coast Silver Eagle Vineyard 2011, $59
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Solomon Hills
Santa Maria Valley Solomon Hills Vineyard 2008, $57
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Sonnet Cellars
Santa Cruz Mountains Muns Vineyard 2009, $40
Santa Lucia Highlands Tondre's Grapefield 2009, $40
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Sonria Wines
Willamette Valley Shea Vineyard 2009, $60
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St. Rose Winery & Vineyards
Russian River Valley Nunes Vineyard 777 2011, $44
Russian River Valley Nunes Vineyard 777 2009, $40
Russian River Valley Nunes Vyd Ten Block 2011, $38
Russian River Valley Nunes Vyd Ten Block 2009, $38
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Star Angel
Santa Rita Hills 2011, $35
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Stephen Ross Wine Cellars
Edna Valley 2013, $32
Edna Valley Estate 2011, $32
Edna Valley Stone Corral Vineyard 2012, $52
Edna Valley Stone Corral Vineyard 2011, $52
San Luis Obispo County Chorro Creek Vyd 2013, $38
San Luis Obispo County Chorro Creek Vyd 2011, $38
Santa Lucia Highlands 2013, $25
Santa Lucia Highlands 2011, $25
Santa Maria Valley Bien Nacido Vineyard 2013, $38
Santa Maria Valley Bien Nacido Vineyard 2011, $38
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Stolo Family Vineyards
San Luis Obispo County Ano di Gianna 2011, $36
San Luis Obispo County Creekside 2012, $31
San Luis Obispo County Hillside Reserve 2012, $39
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Stomping Girl Wines
Russian River Valley Unhinged 2010, $28
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Talisman Wines
Carneros Adastra Vineyard 2010, $56
Carneros Adastra Vineyard 2009, $50
Carneros Adastra Vineyard 2008, $50
Carneros Wildcat Mountain Vineyard 2010, $52
Carneros Wildcat Mountain Vineyard 2009, $48
Russian River Valley Gunsalus Vineyard 2009, $44
Russian River Valley Gunsalus Vineyard 2008, $40
Sonoma Coast Spring Hill Vineyard 2010, $44
Sonoma Coast Spring Hill Vineyard 2009, $42
Sonoma Coast Spring Hill Vineyard 2008, $48
Sonoma County Cuvee 2009, $32
Sonoma Mountain Red Dog Vineyard 2010, $52
Sonoma Mountain Red Dog Vineyard 2009, $50
Sonoma Mountain Red Dog Vineyard 2008, $42
Yorkville Highlands Weir Vineyard 2010, $65
Yorkville Highlands Weir Vineyard 2009, $60
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Talley Vineyards
Arroyo Grande Valley 2011, $36
Arroyo Grande Valley Estate 2010, $36
Arroyo Grande Valley Estate 2009, $36
Arroyo Grande Valley Rincon Vineyard 2011, $60
Arroyo Grande Valley Rincon Vineyard 2009, $58
Arroyo Grande Valley Rosemary's Vineyard 2011, $70
Arroyo Grande Valley Rosemary's Vineyard 2009, $70
Edna Valley 2011, $34
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Edna Valley Stone Corrral Vineyard 2011, $54
Edna Valley Stone Corrral Vineyard 2009, $50
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Ten Acre
Russian River Valley 2011, $38
Russian River Valley Cummings Vineyard 2010, $55
Russian River Valley Jenkins Vineyard 2011, $65
Russian River Valley Tree House Vineyard 2010, $65
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Terra Valentine
Sonoma Coast 2011, $48
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Tessier Winery
California After Hours 2013, $30
Carneros Las Brisas Vineyard 2010, $35
Green Valley Morelli Lane Vineyard 2013, $38
Russian River Valley 2010, $28
Russian River Valley Saralee's Clone 4 & 115 2012, $37
Russian River Valley Saralee's Vineyard 2011, $35
Russian River Valley Saralee's Vineyard 2010, $40
Russian River Valley Reserve 2011, $42
Santa Cruz Mountains Saveria Vineyard 2013, $38
Santa Cruz Mountains Clone 4 & 115 2012, $37
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Testarossa Winery
Arroyo Grande Valley Rincon Vineyard 2013, $64
California Cuvee Niclaire 2013, $85
California Niclaire 2012, $81
Chalone Brosseau Vineyard 2013, $64
Chalone Brosseau Vineyard 2012, $61
Monterey County Cuvee Los Gatos 2013, $27
Monterey County Cuvee Los Gatos 2012, $27
Russian River Valley 2013, $45
Russian River Valley Graham Family Vineyard 2013, $64
Russian River Valley Graham Family Vineyard 2012, $61
Santa Lucia Highlands 2013, $45
Santa Lucia Highlands 2012, $42
Santa Lucia Highlands Doctor's Vineyard 2013, $66
Santa Lucia Highlands Doctor's Vineyard 2012, $63
Santa Lucia Highlands Don Rubio Vineyard 2013, $64
Santa Lucia Highlands Dos Rubios Vineyard 2012, $61
Santa Lucia Highlands Fogstone Vineyard 2013, $64
Santa Lucia Highlands Fogstone Vineyard 2012, $61
Santa Lucia Highlands Garys' Vineyard 2013, $66
Santa Lucia Highlands Garys' Vineyard 2012, $61
Santa Lucia Highlands Guidotti Vineyard 2013, $64
Santa Lucia Highlands Guidotti Vineyard 2012, $61
Santa Lucia Highlands Pisoni Vineyard 2013, $75
Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard 2013, $64
Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard 2012, $61
Santa Lucia Highlands Soberanes Vineyard 2012, $61
Santa Lucia Highlands Tondre Grapefield 2013, $64
Santa Lucia Highlands Tondre Grapefield 2012, $58
Santa Lucia Highlands Cuvee 107 2013, $20
Santa Maria Valley Bien Nacido Vineyard 2012, $61
Santa Maria Valley Sierra Madre Vineyard 2013, $64
Santa Maria Valley Sierra Madre Vineyard 2012, $61
Santa Rita Hills 2013, $45
Santa Rita Hills La Encantada Vineyard 2013, $64
Santa Rita Hills La Encantada Vineyard 2012, $61
Santa Rita Hills La Rinconada Vineyard 2013, $64
Santa Rita Hills Sanford and Benedict 2013, $64
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North Coast 2012, $75
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The Donum Estate
Anderson Valley Angel Camp Single Vineyard 2012, $90
Anderson Valley Estate 2012, $72
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Anderson Valley Estate 2011, $72
Carneros Estate 2012, $72
Carneros Estate 2011, $72
Carneros Estate 2010, $72
Carneros Estate 2009, $65
Carneros Estate 2008, $65
Carneros Estate 1870 2012, $125
Carneros Estate East Slope 2012, $90
Carneros Estate East Slope 2010, $90
Carneros Estate Tenth Anniversary 2010, $120
Carneros Estate Thomas 2009, $100
Carneros Estate Thomas 2008, $100
Carneros Estate West Slope 2012, $90
Carneros Estate West Slope 2010, $90
Carneros Estate West Slope 2009, $85
Carneros Estate West Slope 2008, $85
Russian River Valley Estate 2012, $72
Russian River Valley Estate 2011, $72
Russian River Valley Estate 2010, $72
Russian River Valley Estate 2009, $65
Russian River Valley Estate 2008, $65
Russian River Valley Estate Reserve 2012, $90
Russian River Valley Estate Reserve 2011, $90
Russian River Valley Estate Reserve 2010, $90
Russian River Valley Estate Ten Oaks 2012, $72
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The Other Guys
Pennywise California 2012, $12
Leese-Fitch California 2012, $12
Moobuzz Monterey County 2012, $14
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Thomas Fogarty Winery
Santa Cruz Mountains 2011, $35
Santa Cruz Mountains Rapley Trail Vineyard 2011, $65
Santa Cruz Mountains Rapley Henry Ayrton's 2011, $80
Santa Cruz Mountains Rapley Trail M Block 2011, $80
Santa Cruz Mountains Razorback Vineyard 2011, $65
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Thralls Family Cellars
Anderson Valley Roma's Vineyard 2012, $42
Russian River Valley 2012, $32
Russian River Valley Bucher Vineyard 2012, $40
Sonoma Coast 2012, $36
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Three Saints
Santa Maria Valley 2009, $24
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Three Sticks
Sonoma Coast Durell Vineyard 2009, $60
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Tin Barn Vineyards
Carneros Ricci Vineyard 2011, $34
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TR Elliott
Russian River Valley Burgonet 2009, $44
Russian River Valley Queste 2009, $44
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Trione Vineyard & Winery
Russian River Valley 2010, $35
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Valeries Vineyard
Carneros One Acre 2013, $40
Carneros One Acre 2010, $40
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Walt Wines
Anderson Valley Savoy Vineyard 2012, $65
Anderson Valley The Corners 2012, $65
Anderson Valley Blue Jay 2012, $40
Santa Lucia Highlands Sierra Mar Vineyard 2012, $65
Santa Rita Hills Clos Pepe Vineyard 2012, $65
Santa Rita Hills Rita's Crown 2012, $65
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Sonoma Coast Gap's Crown Vineyard 2012, $65
Sonoma County La Brisa 2012, $40
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Wan Fiore Project
Santa Rita Hills Clos Pepe Vineyard 2010, $49
Santa Rita Hills La Famiglia 2012, $46
Willamette Valley Tualatin Estate 2010, $45
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Windsor Oaks Vineyard
Russian River Valley Estate 2011, $35
Russian River Valley 4 Dijon Clones 2009, $35
Russian River Valley Reserve 2011, $45
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Waterstone
Carneros 2009, $22
Winter's Hill Vineyard
Dundee Hills 2010, $34
Dundee Hills Reserve 2009, $55
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Watkins Family Winery
Green Valley Crinella Vineyard 2009, $40
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Waxwing Wines
Santa Cruz Mountains Lester Family Vineyard 2013, $39
Santa Cruz Mountains Lester Family Vineyard 2012, $39
Sonoma Coast Spring Hill Vineyard 2013, $39
Sonoma Coast Spring Hill Vineyard 2012, $39
Sonoma Coast Spring Hill Vineyard 2011, $33
Sonoma Coast Spring Hill Vineyard 2010, $33
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Wrath Wines
Santa Lucia Highlands Tondre Grapefield Vineyard 2009, $49
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Dundee Hills Jory Hills 2011, $48
Willamette Valley Estate Cuvee 2010, $30
Yamhill-Carlton District Aliette 2011, $48
Yamhill-Carlton District Emery 2011, $48
Yamhill-Carlton District Gisele 2012, $30
Yamhill-Carlton District Kiana 2011, $48
Yamhill-Carlton District Pierre Leon 2011, $48
Yamhill-Carlton District Terres Basses 2011, $65
Yamhill-Carlton District Triple Black Slopes 2011, $65
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Wren Hop Vineyards
Green Valley Winter's Demise 2011, $65
Russian River Valley Stolen Crown 2010, $62
Russian River Valley Wisdom & Chaos 2011, $65
Sonoma Coast Shriveled Hand 2010, $62
Sonoma Coast The Fire Messenger 2010, $62
Sonoma Coast Bitten Ear 2011, $65
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Youngberg Hill Vineyards
Willamette Valley Cuvee 2012, $30
Willamette Valley Jordan 2012, $40
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Zepaltas
Russian River Valley Nunes Vineyard 2013, $44
Sonoma Coast La Cruz Vineyard 2013, $44
Sonoma County Risuena 2013, $22
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Ziata Wines
Carneros 2010, $45
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Willamette Valley Vineyards
Willamette Valley Elton 2010, $45
Willamette Valley Estate 2010, $30
Willamette Valley Hannah 2010, $45
Willamette Valley Whole Cluster 2012, $22
Willamette Valley Signature Cuvee 2010, $50
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Wonderment Wines
Carneros Dr. Stan's Vineyard 2012, $50
Green Valley Campbell's Vineyard 2012, $40
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SUPERIOR; it doesn’t get better.
OUTSTANDING; approaching the best
ABOVE AVERAGE; a very good Pinot.
AVERAGE; OK if it’s all you have.
BELOW AVERAGE; not recommended.
UNDRINKABLE.
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