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The table is led by the 100-point Haynes \"Corazon\" Chardonnay 2021, off Pinot and Chardonnay vines André Tchelistcheff planted in 1967, alongside the Heitz \"Lot C-91\" Cabernet and back-to-back vintages of the Haynes Forgeron Syrah.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"haynes-vineyard-chardonnay-corazon-2020-coombsville-napa-valley-california","title":"Haynes Vineyard Chardonnay \"Corazon\" 2021 (Coombsville, Napa Valley, California) - [JS 100] [TWI 99] [DM 98] [WA 96] [VM 96] [WS 94]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaynes Vineyard is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea single-vineyard, single-estate winery, owned by the Lawrence family - only the third family to own the vineyard, having purchased it from the Whitford\/Haynes family, who bought it from Napa City founder Nathan Coombs in the late 19th century. In 1967, the Haynes family granted André Tchelistcheff permission to plant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines, now the oldest in Napa Valley. The three expressions of Chardonnay from the site reflect its terroir, its story, and the people who define its character: what we grow – Vigneron, what we make – Forgeron, and what we love – Corazon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe crown jewel of the Haynes Vineyard, the Corazon Chardonnay is sourced from the oldest vines in the vineyard. Intensely aromatic wine with minerality and density similar to great Burgundy, it is crafted from the oldest Chardonnay vines in the Napa Valley. Modeled after Burgundy of the late 80s and 90s, the wine is the ultimate expression of the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVARIETAL COMPOSITION: 100% Chardonnay, Old Vine\u003cbr\u003eAVA: Coombsville\u003cbr\u003eVINE AGE: 55 years\u003cbr\u003eCLONE: Wente clone planted on St. George rootstock\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSOIL: A mixture of volcanic ash, alluvial, and Diatomaceous Earth, a prime characteristic of Coombsville\u003cbr\u003eABV: 13.01%\u003cbr\u003eECO FARMING INITIATIVES: Certified CCOF and Biodynamic\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e100 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Flint, dried apples, honey blossom, stone, mineral, and dried flowers. Full-bodied and so layered with great depth and sincerity. The fine tannins are very vertical and shows so many layers. Aged in large Stockinger casks for 20 months. Unique. Made from the best vines of old Wente clones planted in 1967. About 12% alcohol. You shouldn’t really drink this now but hard not to.\" (Nov 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e99 Points - TWI \u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Chardonnay Corazon comes from the heart of the vineyard, the tete de cuvee from the best old vines. It slowly unfurls to reveal scents of honey nut, fresh apricot, pear tart, and orange blossom plus hints of wet pebbles, brine, and baking bread. The medium-bodied palate delivers the most incredible satiny texture and supe-intense, tightly wound citrus and chalky flavors, finishing with epic length and depth. OMG, that is good Chardonnay! Only 100 cases were made.\" – LPB (Aug 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e98 Points - DM \u003cbr\u003e\"From vines planted in 1967 to the oldest Old Wente Chardonnay vines on the ranch in Coombsville, the Corazon is the most intense of the three Chardonnay wines in 2021. It exhibits impressive density, purity of fruit, and a firm spine of juicy acidity, framing its bright, focused character. Medium-bodied, with a gentle kiss of tension-filled tannin, adds to this Chardonnay's structure and depth. Nuances of apricot, white peach, and grapefruit layer over the already present lemon and lemon oil, with even a hint of tangerine, as this is the ripest wine in the lineup. A riveting expression of Napa Valley Chardonnay. Winemaker Nico Cueva employs the same process for the three Haynes Vineyard Chardonnays (Vigneron, Forgeron, and Corazon): whole-bunch pressing, sur lie ageing in 500–2,000-litre neutral casks for 21 months of élevage, and native yeast fermentation. The wines are unfined and unfiltered. Cueva explains the meaning behind the names: \"Vigneron is what we grow. Forgeron is what we build (out of a barrel selection), and Corazon is what we love.\" – Jonathan Cristaldi (Feb 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96 WA \u003cbr\u003e\"Marked by more obvious smoky oak and notions of roasted nuts, the pineapple and lime-scented 2021 Chardonnay Corazon comes from the heart of the vineyard—all Old Wente selection, planted between 1967 and 1969. It's medium to full-bodied and generous on the palate yet also nicely focused, with a long, chiseled finish of citrus zest. Bravo.\" – Joe Czerwinski (Jul 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96 Points - VM \u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Chardonnay Corazon is mostly from the center part of the vineyard, where old vines are planted on a blend of volcanic soils and diatomaceous earth—a mix that works so well. The aromatics alone are beguiling. Soaring and vibrant, with striking finesse, the 2021 is all class. Bright acids punctuate the finish. This is another impressive wine from Haynes and winemaker Nico Cueva.\" – Antonio Galloni (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94 Points - WS \u003cbr\u003e\"Complex and intriguing, offering notes of flint, honeysuckle and litsea oil up front. Crunchy, juicy acidity brightens the core of almond paste, pear, lime zest, lemon curd and lemon blossom flavors, with a touch of fresh green notes including lemongrass and freshly grated ginger. Drink now. 144 cases made.\" – MaryAnn Worobiec (Jul 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":45232867836063,"sku":"","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/haynes-corazon-cropped.png?v=1788744118"},{"product_id":"haynes-vineyard-chardonnay-forgeron-2020-coombsville-napa-valley-california-js-96-vm-94","title":"Haynes Vineyard Chardonnay \"Forgeron\" 2020 (Coombsville, Napa Valley, California) - [JS 97] [DM 95] [VM 94]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaynes Vineyard is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea single-vineyard, single-estate winery, owned by the Lawrence family - only the third family to own the vineyard, having purchased it from the Whitford\/Haynes family, who bought it from Napa City founder Nathan Coombs in the late 19th century. In 1967, the Haynes family granted André Tchelistcheff permission to plant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines, now the oldest in Napa Valley. The three expressions of Chardonnay from the site reflect its terroir, its story, and the people who define its character: what we grow – Vigneron, what we make – Forgeron, and what we love – Corazon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOld Vine Chardonnay produced from the Haynes Vineyard, planted in 1968. The vineyard site produces mineral driven wines from the coolest microclimate in the Napa Valley. Reminiscent of Burgundian style Chardonnay, the Haynes Forgeron Chardonnay is made to age for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVARIETAL COMPOSITION: 100% Chardonnay, Old Vine\u003cbr\u003eAVA: Coombsville\u003cbr\u003eVINE AGE: 55 years\u003cbr\u003eCLONE: Wente clone planted on St. George Rootstock\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSOIL: A mixture of volcanic ash, alluvial, and Diatomaceous Earth, a prime characteristic of Coombsville\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.9%\u003cbr\u003eECO FARMING INITIATIVES: Certified CCOF and Biodynamic\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aromas of dried apple, dried earth, and hints of peach and apple follow through to a medium body with firm but fine-grained texture. Drink or hold.\" (Feb 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A mastery of reductive Chardonnay, this barrel selection comes from 1968-planted Wente Clone vines in Coombsville. Winemaker Nico Cueva, formerly of Kosta Browne, uses a whole bunch press, all native yeast fermented, with sur lie ageing in neutral 500-2000-litre casks for 22 months of elevage. Smoky grilled lemon peel, freshly chipped flint, and an impressive salty sea breeze make minerality leap from the glass. The minerality owns the front palate as smoky and briny elements stake a claim to the core of this wine. Edgy saline minerality frames smoky lemon, cardamom and white pepper; it's bright and brilliant, with clarity and thirst-slaking acidity. This Chardonnay may just last forever.\" - Clive Pursehouse (Jun 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2020 Chardonnay Forgeron stands out for its aromatic lift and saline energy. The Forgeron is sourced from the original 1967 Wente clones and aged in 2000L casks. This structured, intensely mineral\/savory Chardonnay is wonderfully distinctive. 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In 1967, the Haynes family granted André Tchelistcheff permission to plant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines, now the oldest in Napa Valley. The three expressions of Chardonnay from the site reflect its terroir, its story, and the people who define its character: what we grow – Vigneron, what we make – Forgeron, and what we love – Corazon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA light and fresh wine from the Haynes Vineyard, the Vigneron Chardonnay shows mineral-tense expression of the site. Produced from 30+-year-old vines, the youngest on the site, this Chardonnay expresses great pedigree and sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVARIETAL COMPOSITION: 100% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003eAVA: Coombsville\u003cbr\u003eVINE AGE: 31 years, planted in 1992\u003cbr\u003eCLONE: Dijon clones 76 and Robert Young\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSOIL: Soils originate from a mixture of volcanic ash, alluvial, and Diatomaceous Earth, a prime characteristic of Coombsville\u003cbr\u003eABV: 13.05%\u003cbr\u003eECO FARMING INITIATIVES: Certified CCOF and Biodynami\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Super aromatic and fragrant, with lovely lemon oil and a fantastic spiciness on the nose, complemented by gorgeous high-toned saline mineral notes, crushed almonds, and white pepper nuances. Impressively pure and focused, it carries supple fruit weight with remarkable staying power and length, framed by a coiled core of bristling acidity and a grippy tannic texture. A layered array of elegant, savoury baking spices fuels the long, refined finish, adding depth and complexity. The vineyard has a gentle slope, and this wine comes from the heart of the site, where old Wente Clone vines date back to 1992. In a cool-climate site, the fruit is picked late yet retains low Brix levels, staying in the low 20s. As winemaker Nico Cuevo explains: \"Vigneron is what we grow [estate selection]. Forgeron is what we build [out of a barrel selection], and Corazon is what we love.\" At 13.05% ABV, the grapes are whole-bunch pressed and fermented with native yeast, then aged sur lie in 500–2,000-litre neutral casks for 21 months. The wine undergoes no racking or bâtonnage, only being topped up throughout élevage. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered, with no sulphur additions until about a year after harvest.\" – Jonathan Cristaldi (Feb 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Subtle lemon curd, honey blossom and lightly cooked apple. Medium body, with a lovely firmness and layers of fine phenolics. Love the light nougat, almond and cedar undertones. Hazelnuts. Complex and refined. Drink or hold.\" (Nov 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - The Wine Independent:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Chardonnay Vigneron shoots from the glass with vibrant notes of lime blossom, grapefruit peel, and candied lemon peel followed by hints of honeysuckle, beeswax, marzipan, and sea spray. The light to medium-bodied palate is super-tightly wound with amazing tension and depth, delivering citrus, spice, and almond layers, finishing on a lingering yeasty note. This is made from the estate's \"young\" 30-year-old vines, with the clones Old Wente, 4, 76, and RY.\" – LPB (Aug 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A blend of Clones 4, 76, Wente and Robert Young, the 2021 Chardonnay Vigneron was entirely barrel fermented and aged in 500-liter barrels. It's a fascinating set of contrasts, boasting hints of honeyed citrus and pineapple set against some slightly herbal notes on the nose, then it's linear and crisp in the mouth but not ungenerous, with a lime-driven finish. Excellent stuff.\" – Joe Czerwinski (Jul 2024)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Chardonnay Vigneron is a very serious wine, especially considering this is the entry-level Chardonnay in the range. Pear, white pepper, floral top notes and a kiss of French oak all grace this exquisite Chardonnay. The Forgeron is a blend of Robert Young, 76, Wente and Clone 4, an approach that offers a complete expression of this site and comes through in the wine's superb balance.\" – Antonio Galloni (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Offers a lovely austere quality, showing firm flavors of pomelo, lemon and apple. Sleek acidity gives this white plenty of focus, with accents of white flowers, white pepper and a crushed rock minerality, while a soft note of lemon blossoms lingers. 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In 1967, the Haynes family granted André Tchelistcheff permission to plant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines, now the oldest in Napa Valley. The three expressions of Chardonnay from the site reflect its terroir, its story, and the people who define its character: what we grow – Vigneron, what we make – Forgeron, and what we love – Corazon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFloral, spicy, and aromatic, it has the structure of Burgundy but with sun-kissed fruit that rounds out the palate. Planted in 1968 with Louis Martini clones, these vines can live in the world of restraint even in years with heat spikes. Whole cluster style Pinot Noir with subtle oak aging. Higher acidity due to the cool vineyard site produces a fully ripe and balanced Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVARIETAL COMPOSITION: 100% Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003eAVA: Coombsville\u003cbr\u003eVINE AGE: 50+ years\u003cbr\u003eCLONE: Martini Clone Pinot Noir\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSOIL: Soils originate from a mixture of volcanic ash, alluvial, and Diatomaceous Earth, a prime characteristic of Coombsville\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12.3%\u003cbr\u003eECO FARMING INITIATIVES: Certified CCOF and Biodynamic\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Decanter Magazine: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"All free-run juice is used to craft this balanced, finesse-driven, yet powerful and exacting Pinot Noir. It opens with crunchy cherry, rich conifer notes, blood orange, and incense, delivering a layered and vibrant aromatic profile. Medium-bodied on the palate, it offers perfectly pure cherry juice and blood orange, with precise, firm tannins that form long, elegant chains, eventually melting away into the bright, juicy acidity. Subtle Indian spices, coriander, cumin, and white pepper add complexity, but the wine remains remarkably pure at its core. Winemaker Nico Cueva, who became the first winemaker at Kosta Browne after Michael Browne stepped aside, describes his ethos for this programme as preserving as much fruit expression as possible. He joined for the 2019 harvest and has entirely led winemaking since 2020. Sourced from just over 1.2 hectares of Pinot Noir vines planted in 1967, the wine was aged in 60–80% new oak, with 50–75% whole cluster fermentation. Readers should pay close attention to the whimsical labels, which include exact alcohol percentages to two decimal places and meticulously detailed oak ageing specifications.\" - Jonathan Cristaldi (Feb 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The aromatics are marvelous in this with strawberries, violets, hibiscus, stone, and flowers. Full-bodied and very primary with a transparency and beauty which is rather ethereal. Citrus undertones. Bark and fresh mushrooms. Crunchy and textural. 50% whole cluster. All from Martini clone planted in 1967. Drinkable but this will be even better in 2026.\" (Nov 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - The Wine Independent:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Pale ruby-purple in color, the 2022 Pinot Noir Forgeron pops from the glass with vivacious scents of raspberry, wild strawberry, and red roses followed by hints of black pepper, lavender, and wild sage with a hint of forest floor. The light-bodied palate is pure energy, with vibrant red berry and floral layers and a racy backbone with wonderfully chewy tannins, finishing long and fragrant. This was made with 75% whole cluster fermentation from the Martini clone on St Georges rootstock, planted in 1968.\" – LPB (Aug 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With approximately 80% whole-cluster fermentation this vintage, the 2022 Pinot Noir is explosively floral and spicy, with notes of potpourri, tea and roses backed by cherry fruit. It's medium-bodied, crisp and silky, with an elegant, lingering finish. Complexity and finesse are the strong suits here.\" – Joe Czerwinski (Jul 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2022 Pinot Noir Forgeron emerges from vines planted in 1967, all Martini clone on St. George rootstock. Delicate and gracious in feel, the 2022 captures all the old-school Napa classicism of this site. Floral, savory and earthy notes take center stage, while fruit is more in the background. The 2022 was done with 85% stems, but the whole clusters are not especially evident. 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With their love for French white wines combined with the ideal growing conditions of their property, the McCreas built the first post-prohibition winery in 1951 and released their inaugural vintage the following year. Stony Hill’s terroir and climate mirrored that of Burgundy, made of volcanic mountain soil with a limestone sub-layer and a northeast-facing hillside, making it perfect to craft their preferred style of Chardonnay. Some would later refer to Stony Hill as “America’s greatest white wine estate.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2020 the Lawrence Family became the next family to own the historic estate. Under the watchful eye of managing partner, Carlton McCoy Jr., Stony Hill has taken careful steps to preserve its legacy in the Napa Valley, keeping the integrity of the land and winemaking style intact. The estate vineyards continue to be farmed organically and focus on sustainable vineyard cultivation, while careful attention is put forth to honor the past and embrace the future of Stony Hill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2022, it was a natural fit to source some pristine Cabernet Sauvignon from our colleagues across the valley on Howell Mountain: Ink Grade Estate and Linda Falls Vineyard. ese partners share our passion for organic and biodynamic farming as well as producing wines of balance and finesse. 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Aromas of fresh red plum, black cherry, graphite, and forest floor fill the glass. is lithe mountain wine displays supple tannin, and tremendous breadth and length without being heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2022 wines were produced by Reid Griggs, formerly of MacDonald Vineyard, Dalla Valle and Harlan, and he brings a deep understanding of how to craft great Cabernet. This bottling comes from the top of Stony Hill Ranch. In a tasting with Carlton McCoy and Griggs, they explained that the east-facing ranch comprises three distinct soil types: bright, iron-rich volcanic soils at the top; shale through the mid-slope; and sandstone at the base. This wine is drawn from Cote Rouge at the summit, the most sun-exposed parcel and typically the most opulent. Here, they achieve full physiological ripeness at relatively low Brix. 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The purity of the cab character shows such clarity and resonates back to the great cabs of the 1970s. A blend of cab from the vineyards: Martha’s, Trailside, Howell Mountain, and Linda Falls. Drinkable but better in four or five years.\"  (Nov 2023)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - The Wine Independent:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Rose oil, star anise, and tree bark notes soar from the glass of the 2019 Lot C-91 Cabernet Sauvignon, followed by hints of creme de cassis, mint tea, dark chocolate, and clove oil. The medium to full-bodied palate is jam packed with intense black fruit layers, finishing long and perfumed. Very impressive! This label was first produced in 1969 and never made again by the Heitz family. Revived in 2016, it has been made every year since. This is a blended expression of Cabernet Sauvignon.\" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Jul 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94+ Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With its distinctive mossy, savory nose of old oak and bright notes of black cherries and cassis, the 2019 Lot C-91 is medium to full-bodied, showing greater concentration than the straight Cabernet Sauvignon. It's rich and dense yet shows no excess weight, then finishes long, with a hint of mocha. It's a terrific value.\" - Joe Czerwinski (Jul 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eAn alluring whiff of mint leads off, followed quickly by tightly wound damson plum and red currant coulis notes. Sleek and tight-grained on the finish, with cedar, savory and iron accents rippling through before leaving a sanguine echo. This distinctive version is set up to age well. 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Fresh, vibrant, and citrusy, this limited edition wine is made in the same balanced, ageworthy style that has made Stony Hill a legend. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSHV Napa Valley incorporates grapes from three vineyards including their estate, Haynes (Coombsville) and Heitz Quartz Creek (Oak Knoll). \u003c\/span\u003eThe 2023 ‘SHV’ Chardonnay embodies signature traits from cool-climate Napa Valley sites. Mineral-driven, elegant, and built to cellar for years to come. 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The texture is rounded sporting a present phenolic grip, but it is never heavy as its support is its lively acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - James Suckling (2024):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aromas of sliced citrus, wet stones, white flowers, iodine, beeswax, phosphorous and flint. The palate shows a textural, mid-weighted mouthfeel and fine acidity that lead to a minerally, saline and nervy finish. Atypical for Napa, with only a little fruit from the famed Stony Hill vineyards on Spring Mountain. This is a fine chardonnay with 30% malolactic fermentation. 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In 1967, the Haynes family granted André Tchelistcheff permission to plant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines, now the oldest in Napa Valley. The three expressions of Chardonnay from the site reflect its terroir, its story, and the people who define its character: what we grow – Vigneron, what we make – Forgeron, and what we love – Corazon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA pure expression of Syrah, this wine is all about the terroir following the tradition of great Syrahs of Rhone. The wines are naturally fermented, gently pressed, and aged in neutral foudre. Beautiful denseness and texture without the expression of over-ripe character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVARIETAL COMPOSITION: 100% Syrah\u003cbr\u003eAVA: Coombsville\u003cbr\u003eVINE AGE: 23 years\u003cbr\u003eECO FARMING INITIATIVES: Certified CCOF and Biodynamic\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSOIL: Soils originate from a mixture of volcanic ash, alluvial, and Diatomaceous Earth, a prime characteristic of Coombsville\u003cbr\u003eABV: 13.12%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is really wonderful and pure with white pepper, red berries, hibiscus, orange blossom and hints of sliced Wagyu beef. Medium body, integrated fine tannins that are wonderfully melted into the wine. Firm and framed finish. 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A playful expression of cool-climate Napa Syrah, it undergoes 12 months of élevage with 'Zero Percent New Oak', as boldly stated on the label—100% whole cluster, with no sulphur added until bottling. The Haynes Vineyard Syrah vines, planted in 1996 and 2000, are aged in 500-litre neutral oak barrels and 1,500-litre casks. Lawrence Wine Estates CEO Carlton McCoy brought in winemaker Nico Cueva (formerly of Kosta Browne) to lead Haynes, offering him a blank canvas to shape this Burgundian-focused programme in the heart of the Coombsville AVA.\" - Jonathan Cristaldi (Feb 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - The Wine Independent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2022 Syrah Forgeron is pale to medium garnet-purple in color. Notes of violets, Bing cherries, black raspberries, and tar jump from the glass, followed by hints of garrigue, moss, and cardamom with a waft of black pepper. The medium-bodied palate vibrates with energetic red and black berry layers, with firm rounded tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing long and perfumed. This was made with 100% whole cluster fermentation and no new oak.\" – LPB (Aug 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"All whole-cluster, no new oak—and larger formats (500-liter and 1,500-liter casks)—means the 2022 Syrah shows wonderful purity and varietal character, with violets, herbs and cracked pepper accenting cherries on the expressive nose, which is somewhat reminiscent of a fine Saint-Joseph. In the mouth, the wine is medium to full-bodied, expansive yet focused, with a silky texture and hints of black olive emerging on the long, softly dusty finish.\"\" – Joe Czerwinski (Jul 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2022 Syrah Forgeron is a gorgeous, elegant wine. 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Ink Grade Estate possesses a raw tension that renders fruit of immense intensity and depth. If ever there was a site that imparted a feeling of reverence, Ink Grade is such a place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Grand Cru of Howell Mountain:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine is crafted from Ink Grade's highest elevation parcels. Vines are hand-selected, utilizing gentle processing techniques throughout fermentation, employing less new oak and larger aging vessels to maintain and express the purity and pedigree of this vineyard. The resulting wine is profound and possesses tension while remaining fresh and bright. A distinctive artifact of place, Ink Grade Cabernet Sauvignon is truly a grand cru of Howell Mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019 Vintage Insights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2019 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon carries the flinty graphite signature of this special terroir, highlighting the vibrant red fruit character, while showcasing notes of cedar and spices. The luscious texture of this vintage was achieved by utilizing large aging vessels during the elevage process, resulting in a beautifully balanced Cabernet Sauvignon with great aging potential.” — Master Sommelier and Managing Partner Carlton McCoy Jr., May 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAVA: Howell Mountain\u003cbr\u003eVarietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003eAging: 9 months in oak tank, followed by 24 months in barrel (90%) and foudre (10%)\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Dates: 9\/16\/19 – 9\/25\/19\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13%\u003cbr\u003eVineyard Blocks: Third Circle\u003cbr\u003eProduction: 1,800 cases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Intense aromas of currants, red berries, pine cones, conifer and ash. Medium to full body with mountain tannins that are fresh and vivid. So much red currant fruit at the end. Forest fruits, too. Gentle and caressing. 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