{"title":"(6\/20) Best of the Best Cult Masterclass: 99pt TOR, Peter Michael, RUDD, Paul Hobbs, Turley, Outpost, Chappellet, Failla","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"chappellet-signature-cabernet-sauvignon-2022-napa-valley-california","title":"Chappellet 'Signature' Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 (Napa Valley, California) - [TWI 94] [JD 93] [WA 92] [JS 92]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Signature Cabernet Sauvignon has been the flagship wine for this winery for more than three decades. It is a benchmark for the long-lived hillside wines of the Napa Valley; full of structure and aging potential, yet seductively forward in its concentrated varietal character. The dry, rocky soils of Pritchard Hill produce small, intensely flavorful grapes. Crop thinning allows for full, even ripening and elevates flavor complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromatically the wine jumps from the glass with notes of ripe black cherries, cassis, fine dark chocolate, as well as oak-influenced espresso, cinnamon, and clove. On the palate, the wine is full of ripe dark berries, and black currants, with spicey lingering flavors of nutmeg, anise, and smoked cedar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e82% Cabernet Sauvignon 9% Petit Verdot 7% Malbec 2% Merlot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - The Wine Independent:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon is 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 7% Malbec, and 2% Merlot. Deep garnet-purple in color, after a little swirling, notes of cassis, blackberry preserves, and prunes slowly emerge from the glass, giving way to underlying tar, bay leaves, and crushed rocks hints. Full-bodied, the palate is coated with baked black fruits flavors and herbal accents, framed by firm, grainy tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long and savory. 2025-2040.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eA killer wine and great value, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Signature reveals tons of cassis and darker, almost blue fruits intermixed with sappy spring flowers, crushed stone, and lead pencil nuances. Based on 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 7% Malbec, and 2% Merlot, it's balanced and medium to full-bodied, with beautiful tannins. This is a no-brainer purchase that will drink beautifully for 10-12 years.\" (Mar 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eWell-priced for the quality, Chappellet's 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Signature serves up bold aromas of mocha, cassis and black cherries. In the mouth, it's full-bodied and packed with flavor, nicely concentrated and framed by supple tannins. It's not overripe—a real risk this vintage—but does have a pronounced mocha note on the lingering finish. \" - Joe Czerwinski (Feb 2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nose is deep and savory with aromas of poached blood plums, cedar and tobacco leaves. The palate is full-bodied with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity, showing notes of mulberries, blackcurrants and mocha. Giving and powerful. Drinkable now, but best from 2028.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Signature is plush, deep and explosive, with notable textural richness and resonance. 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The winery focuses on small-production, single-vineyard wines from esteemed Napa Valley sites, working with top growers to source fruit. Known for producing high-scoring, single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons and other wines, the winery reflects Tor Kenward's extensive experience and deep relationships in the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2022 Vine Hill Ranch Cabernet spent a little less time on the skins (21 days) in 2022 compared to the previous vintage in 2021, as the extraction of both tannin and fruit was faster than normal. This wine is a combination of Cabernet co-fermented from blocks 4 and 7, and a few barrels from the co-fermentation of block 3 Cabernet and Petit Verdot. As usual, both lots that make up this wine were aged in Taransaud barrels, most of which are 113M+, with a few 112H. Bottled unfined after 18 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Vineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Phillips family has represented the best of the Napa Valley grape-growing community for three generations. Their Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard is a special part of Tor’s 50-year history in the Napa Valley. He knew its early stewards, Bob and Alex Phillips, who moved to their family’s Oakville vineyard in 1978. Over time, they cultivated it into the world-renowned site it is today – best suited for Cabernet Sauvignon. We now work with their son, Bruce Phillips, where we have three blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon. We are hard-pressed to think of a vintage where Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard did not contribute to our Black or Pure Magic bottling. The Phillips family’s love and dedication to the land is inspirational.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e99 Points - Owen Bargreen:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 ‘Vine Hill Ranch’ by TOR comes from this famed spot in the Oakville AVA, as this site neighbors the wooded hills of the Mayacama Mountain Range. This bottling comes from blocks 4, 7, and 3 and was stored in 80% new French oak prior to bottling. Exotic spices mark the nose alongside creme de violette, mocha, tar and black licorice. The palate is seamless and beautifully concentrated, with its stony soil character, as every working piece moves in seamless unison. A total stunner from this enticing vintage, savor this beauty now and over the next twenty five years — or potentially more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e98+ Points - The Wine Independent:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2021 Vine Hill Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon is quite shut down to start, needing a lot of shaking to bring out notes of crushed red and blackcurrants, fresh blackberries, and mulberries, leading to hints of pencil shavings, iron ore, and forest floor. The full-bodied palate is built like a brick house with a solid structure of firm, grainy tannins and seamless freshness supporting the intense black and red berry flavors, finishing very long and earthy. Love it!\" - LPB (Jan 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Extremely aromatic with violets, blue berries and black currants. Then notes of graphite and lead pencil come through. Amazing aromas. Full-bodied with rich and dusty tannins that show fantastic length and intensity. Bark and wet earth undertones with black mushrooms. Needs three or four years to come around. Best after 2026.\" (Nov 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From an incredible vineyard in the southern part of Oakville, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard is about as silky and seamless as they come, with full-bodied aromas and flavors of red and black fruits, savory herbs, chocolate, and spicy wood. Coming from Blocks 3, 4, and 7, it has polished tannins, flawless overall balance, and a layered, majestic style that will keep for 20-25 years, although it's going to be impossible to resist with just 3-4 years of bottle age. (Drink between 2026-2051)\" (Dec 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard is fabulous. Dark and brooding, with tons of intensity, the 2021 is all class. In this edition, the TOR wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon blended from Blocks 3, 4 and 6, making it one of the very few wines from this site (aside from the VHR wine) that is made from several blocks. That practice allows for a high degree of fine-tuning, which very much comes through in this wine. I especially admire the energy here. This is the first vintage of TOR Vine Hill Ranch Cabernet that does not include a touch of Petit Verdot. Even so, it is incredibly special. Dark fruit, lavender, espresso, mocha, leather and dried herbs linger. (Drink between 2026-2036) - Antonio Galloni (Dec 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A blend from three blocks of this famed vineyard at the southern end of Oakville, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Vine Hill Ranch combines scents of pencil shavings, subtle hints of thyme and sage, black cherries and mint. Medium to full-bodied, it doesn't have the sheer power of some of the other Tor bottlings but makes up for it in complexity. Silky, streamlined on the palate and boasting tremendous length on the finish, it's another winner from Tor Kenward and winemaker Jeff Ames.\" - Joe Czerwinski (Jul 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted entirely from grapes sourced from three blocks in the iconic Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard in the southernmost reaches of Oakville. Each block was fermented separately, blended, and aged 18 months in French oak. An incredibly savoury nose sports ripe red berry fruit aromas laced with green tobacco and nuanced by sandalwood and mocha spices. Its medium-bodied palate has wonderful black currant notes, cooling acidity, crushed rock minerality, and textured, granular tannins with terrific grip. It's a long and lean red with an extended finish.\" - Jonathana Cristaldi (Mar 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":52708726702445,"sku":null,"price":224.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/rs7drwssgn3qntglkbhl.jpg?v=1762562404"},{"product_id":"turley-dusi-vineyard-zinfandel-2022-paso-robles-california-wa-93-vm-92-94-copy","title":"Turley Dusi Vineyard Zinfandel 2022 (Paso Robles, California) - [WS 95] [WA 93] [VM 91-94] [DM 91]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTurley Wine Cellars was founded in Napa Valley by former emergency room physician Larry Turley in 1993. The wines were originally made by Helen Turley (Marcassin anyone?) and are now made by Tegan Passalacqua, who honed his winemaking skills at Craggy Range in New Zealand and with Alain Graillot of Northern Rhone fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurley makes historic California wines from over 50 vineyards across the state, primarily Zinfandel and Petite Syrah, with many vines dating back to the late 1800s. By farming organically and focusing on old vine vineyards of these varieties, Turley aims to both create and preserve California’s unique winemaking culture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Dusi vineyard was planted by Dante Dusi in 1945 and it is farmed by his family to this day. The vines are head-trained and dry-farmed, planted in soil that is mostly alluvial with some very large rocks. Like our other vineyards in the area, Dusi is on the west side of Paso Robles, in the cool Templeton Gap sub-AVA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVA\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paso Robles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-AVA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Templeton Gap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alluvial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlantings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1945\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zinfandel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Head-trained, dry-farmed, hand harvested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native yeast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80% used oak, 20% new, 80% French oak, 20% American\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 months in barrel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBottled unfined and unfiltered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e This wine is one of the most plush and hedonistic we make at Turley. Fragrant, ripe red fruits at the forefront, with lift, energy, and approachability. Raspberry preserves and a hint of chocolate on the palate, with a luscious, velvety, prolonged finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A seductive Zin that's rich and polished yet handsomely structured, with detailed flavors of raspberry, cranberry, roasted sage and loamy white pepper that end with big but refined tannins. Drink now through 2035. 1,732 cases made.\" - Tim Fish (May 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2022 Zinfandel Dusi Vineyard is pale ruby-garnet in color, showing a plethora of red berry fruit, dried orange peel, raspberry preserves, new leather and botanical perfume that hangs in the background alongside hints of ethanol-driven heat. The palate is surprisingly red-fruited and light on its feet with a high-toned, lifted energy and an approachable texture. The finish is beamingly bright and acid-driven—so much so that it comes off as slightly disjointed at this early stage—and transitions to a long, complex finish.\" - Matthew Luczy (Jun 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91-94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2022 Zinfandel Dusi Vineyard is racy, silky and super-expressive. Crushed flowers, Kirsch, sweet red berry fruit, mint, white pepper and citrus are all beautifully lifted in this sculpted, vibrant, mid-weight Paso Robles Zinfandel.\" - Antonio Galloni (Dec 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The aromatic nose bursts with peach yoghurt, melon and tangerine. The palate is tangy and zingy, embodying the classic spice marker of old-school Zinfandel, with potpourri-like notes of dried orange peel and warm spices. This is an homage to traditional California Zinfandel, celebrating its heritage from the historic Dusi Vineyard, with over 100 years of history in Paso. To modernise this classic California wine, enjoy it lightly chilled.\" - Brianne Cohen (Sep 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":52723590005101,"sku":null,"price":54.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/turleydusiheader.png?v=1763952356"},{"product_id":"peter-michael-les-pavots-estate-red-2022-knights-valley-sonoma-county-california-wa-97-js-97-copy","title":"Peter Michael \"Les Pavots\" Estate Red 2022 (Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California) - [JS 96] [JD 96] [WA 95+] [VM 95] [DM 94]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded by Sir Peter Michael in 1983 with a singular vision: to make wine in the terroir-driven tradition of Burgundy and Bordeaux, yet under the California sun and in California soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter Michael Winery owns three estates: Knights Valley, Seaview (Sonoma Coast), and Oakville (Napa Valley). All rest on steep hillsides ranging in elevation from 500 to nearly 2000 feet and are the only sources for Peter Michael's wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLes Pavots, French for “The Poppies,” was named by Lady Michael after the wild California poppies that color the landscape of the Knights Valley ranch. The vineyard is planted on the slopes of Mount Saint Helena, delivering distinct aromas and flavors that characterize our proprietary blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Since the debut 1989 vintage, this refined Cabernet blend offers a signature profile of blueberry notes, a hint of herbs de Provence, and a wonderful expression of the full spectrum of red Bordeaux varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe combination of drought conditions and mild winter temperatures prompted an early budbreak in the spring of 2022. The subsequent flowering period was also early and took place during uneven weather which resulted in less fruit setting and noticeably small clusters. A moderate July was followed by a series of heat events in August, then record-high temperatures in early September. After the heat came light rains then cooler temperatures in the last half of September and into October. Harvest started slightly early but had a normal mid-October finish date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinegrowing Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eGrown on the slopes of Mount Saint Helena in Knights Valley, the distinctive aromas and flavors of our proprietary blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot display their hillside origins. Rocky, rhyolitic soils created through volcanic activity millennia ago, contribute a mineral richness and add to the wine’s complexity. Spanning forty-six acres, the red Les Pavots blocks ascend to an elevation of nearly 1,400 feet. Merlot and Cabernet Franc grow on the cool upper slopes, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe deep, ruby-red 2022 'Les Pavots' features an expressive bouquet of black currant, ripe dark cherry, blackberry, and blueberry compote with hints of black olive, dark chocolate, garrigue, dried rose petals and violets. The refined, silky entry leads to a plush, broad mid-palate with mouth-coating, very fine-grained tannins, hints of black tea and baking spices, and an extended, smooth finish. The 2022 'Les Pavots' shows both power and grace and will reward for years of cellaring, but will age well for decades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eVarietal Composition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAged eighteen months in 100% French oak barrels from select artisan coopers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - James Suckling: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A truly bold, powerful and focused Bordeaux-style blend with an intense core of black fruits, great tannin structure and sense of energy that drives through as you taste. Perhaps the original and current best example of red-blend perfection from Knights Valley. So well-balanced, ripe and generous, with blackberries and raspberries that expand on the palate. Drink now or hold.\" (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Les Pavots offers considerable depth in its notes of black plum, blackberry liqueur, lavender perfume, and vanilla bean spice. It fills the palate with ripe fruit, plush tannins, and a light chalky texture, with blue fruit coming through. Another more immediate vintage of the wine with its more primary fruit shining through, its richer tannins emerge on the finish. Drink 2027-2040.\" - Audrey Frick (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points - Wine Advocate:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"The 2022 Les Pavots is a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot from fruit harvested September 12 through October 14. It has pure, layered aromas of blueberry, blackcurrant, violet, iodine, chocolate and thyme. The full-bodied palate is concentrated and mineral-driven, its dark flavors laced with graphite. It’s structured by powerful, grainy tannins and juicy acidity, and it has a long, floral finish. It will benefit from several years in the cellar. A total of 2,397 cases were made, and the wine will be released in April of 2025.” – Erin Brooks (Mar 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Vinous Media:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Les Pavots is a very classy wine. Aromatic and vibrant, with mid-weight structure, the Pavots is more finesse than power in 2022. Orange peel, spice, mint, dried herbs, cedar, pipe tobacco and incense build in the glass. This is beautifully done, in a lighter style than the norm. (Drink between 2026-2034)\" - Antonio Galloni (Jan 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ripe and heady blackcurrant with cedar and tobacco touches as well as clove and garrigue herbs. Very scented. Supple and lithe, quite high acidity sets the tone and gives this bite and frame. Quite taut and coiled, clearly powerful with an underlying sense of heat and spice. Ends grippy and stony. High acidity, mouthwatering but not thick or too ripe, definitely more streamlined and focussed. This is tense in the sense it drives from start to finish not expanding but maintaining a direct core. There’s a sense of the alcohol in the tightness and slight heat on the finish but it’s not overly jammy in terms of fruit presentation. Keeps a lifted and elevated airy element. I like the refinement and there’s definitely purity to the fruit but it’s not super charming right now. I do love the construction though - very classy. Confident and long. 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By farming organically and focusing on old vine vineyards of these varieties, Turley aims to both create and preserve California’s unique winemaking culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThough a recent addition to the Turley family, Sauvignon Blanc was one of the first wines ever made from the Turley Estate in 1993. Those vines have since been replaced by Zinfandel, but we have replanted a small section of the estate to dry-farmed, head-trained Sauvignon Blanc from heritage Napa Valley budwood once again. 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The light-bodied palate is bright and peachy, with an understated, nuanced texture and a long, floral and succulent finish.\" - Erin Brooks (Jun 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":52893583999341,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/TRL260b.jpg?v=1781805088"},{"product_id":"paul-hobbs-chardonnay-george-menini-estate-2021-russian-river-valley-california-wa-97-js-95-ws-93-copy","title":"Paul Hobbs Chardonnay \"George Menini Estate\" 2023 (Russian River Valley, California) - [JS 97] [WS 94] [VM 94]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the vineyard:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool breezes and morning fog characterize the climate of the George Menini Estate Vineyard, which lies within the Sebastopol Hills zone of the southwestern Russian River Valley. Ideal for cultivating premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Paul Hobbs acquired this estate in 2012 and named it for the beloved former proprietor and apple farmer George Menini. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour elongated, convex rolling hills with slopes up to 15 percent, planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (Hyde wente, Hudson wente, 548, Montrachet, 72, Mt. Eden) on Goldridge sandy loam. Cane pruned, vertical shoot positioned (vsp). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003eHand-harvested at night with shears only, the grapes are whole-cluster pressed while still cold from the field. The juice is barrel-fermented with indigenous yeasts, which typically takes 6 months to complete. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation occurs, then aged sur lies with bi-weekly bâtonnage. The wine is aged 15months in French oak barrels; 30% new, from select coopers: Leroi, Taransaud, Billon, Louis Latour. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Season \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the ’23 growing season could be defined by one element, it would be water. After several years of drought, we recalibrated our expectations and practices to adapt to abundant rain. Years like this remind us why it is important to stay nimble and open to change. We embraced what nature gave us—and garnered a standout vintage. Atmospheric rivers (long bands of atmosphere in the air that can resemble and carry as much water as the namesake body of water) in the winter, particularly January and March refilled rivers and lakes to capacity and replenished aquifers, ensuring a full water soil profile to begin the growing season. Wet and cool conditions, especially in March through early April, delayed bud break by several weeks. Lower than average temperatures and more rainfall prevailed in May and bloom appeared later compared to previous vintages. Fruit set was remarkably strong overall. July rebounded with warmer temperatures and veraison kicked off in earnest. August temperatures were below normal and foggy, wet conditions led to rapid growth of cluster and berry size. To counteract the weight and ensure good phenolic concentration in the fruit, we performed additional crop thinning in many estate blocks. Like every other stage of the growing season, harvest commenced weeks behind previous years. We began picking on September 20— the latest start in over a decade for Paul Hobbs Winery. 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Poached pears, golden apples, quince, kiwis and subtle toasted oak. With 6.5 grams per liter acidity, the texture is bracing and vivid, pulling the flavors along for a lingering finish. Drink now or hold.\" (Jan 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Complex and delicious, highlighting the fresh peach, apricot and pineapple flavors up front, plus notes of honey, buttery shortbread, salted caramel and grilled lemon. Lemon verbena, vetiver and nutmeg details grow on the finish, where all of the flavors gain extra momentum. Drink now through 2037. 750 cases made.\" MW (May 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Vinous: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2023 Chardonnay George Menini Estate is laced with white pear, jasmine, mint and white pepper, all of which add aromatic brightness. 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He expanded the winery caves to a capacity of 20,000 square feet and used the 78,000 tons of stone and bedrock removed during construction to build the stone walls surrounding the property. These recent improvements allow complete temperature and humidity control over different sections of the caves, which gives flexibility in treating each variety uniquely and aids in barrel fermentation when appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the vintage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 vintage was a gift from Mother Nature. The year began with little rain, leading to an early budbreak during the second year of drought conditions in Napa Valley. 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Additional notes of pencil shavings, violet flowers, and light cinnamon complete the bouquet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, the wine delivers bright, concentrated currants and plums, accented by dark cocoa and freshly ground espresso. Subtle black olive and anise add savory depth. 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Medium-bodied, lifted, fresh, and filled with vitality on the palate, layered with more cherry and black currant, fragrant dried herbs and fig leaf, which weave an aromatic and flavour-driven tapestry around the ultra-fine-grained dusty tannins, which dissolve like fine powdery minerals, building to a long earth-and-cocoa-nib-driven finish. There is such freshness and vibrancy in this elegantly fashioned red. The 2021 harvest, completed on the early side by mid-September, marks Natalie Bath's first vintage entirely in the driver's seat as Rudd Estate winemaker (she first worked in the cellars back in 2012).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - The Wine Independent:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, the 2022 Oakville Estate Red was aged for 22 months in French oak, 46% new. 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These recent improvements allow complete temperature and humidity control over different sections of the caves, which gives flexibility in treating each variety uniquely and aids in barrel fermentation when appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2013 vintage is widely regarded as one of Oakville’s strongest in recent years. It was a severe drought year, with rainfall at roughly 80% below average. To conserve soil moisture, cover crops were turned under early. 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The wines display notes of scorched earth, blackberry and cassis, with the 2013 and 2014 both showing more up-front forwardness and a more approachable style, but they are still dramatic, flamboyant and full-bodied. The epic 2013 is not ready for drinking for at least another 4-5 years, but the 2014 can be approached already. Both wines are full-bodied, classic Oakville corridor wines, but made with almost a Bordeaux inspiration, but without sacrificing the extraordinarily rich, concentrated fruit of Napa. The 2013 is a 35-year wine and the 2014 probably a 25- to 30- year wine. The 2013 is a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, and the balance Malbec and Petit Verdot. The 2014 has 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, and the balance Malbec and Petit Verdot. 2016 - 2051.\" (\u003c\/span\u003eDec 2016)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Vinous:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2013 Oakville Estate Red is deep, fleshy and voluptuous, with tremendous intensity and overall power. Dark cherry, raspberry jam, mocha and spice are fused together in a super-expressive red. Even though the 2013 is bold and quite powerful, the tannins are refined enough for the Estate Red to be approachable with minimal cellaring. The oak is a bit pronounced, but this is a strong step in the right direction in what is an ongoing transition at Rudd that is starting to show results. (Drink between 2019-2033)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile showing noticeable maturity now, this has solid energy as it keeps a sleek feel to the mix of cassis, mulled plum, cedar, alder and tobacco notes. Reveals a long twang of iron that pierces through on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Blind 2013 California Cabernet retrospective (February 2023). Drink now through 2033. 833 cases made.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":53461340389741,"sku":null,"price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/RDD330b.jpg?v=1781739688"},{"product_id":"turley-the-white-coat-white-wine-2023-california","title":"Turley \"The White Coat\" White Wine Blend 2023 (California)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe White Coat (named for Larry’s past career as an Emergency Room physician) is composed of white Rhône grapes from three of our Estate vineyards across California. The rich, textured Roussanne from Rattlesnake Ridge on Howell Mountain in Napa is moderated by acidity and structure provided by the Grenache Blanc grown in the calcareous soils of the Pesenti Vineyard in Paso Robles. Finally, the blend is rounded out with a touch of refreshing, mineral Vermentino (also known as Rolle) from the granitic and quartz-laden Cobb Vineyard in Amador. The result is an exceptional, dynamic white wine that is truly California.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiGrid-root MuiGrid-item MuiGrid-grid-xs-12 MuiGrid-grid-md-9 css-1xd5sck\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiBox-root css-1g842fv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiBox-root css-729mbm\" value=\"overview\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiBox-root css-1othmyn\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromatically the wine had ripe orchard fruits, a delicate floral note, and a hint of fresh hay. 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