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CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2020 Rated 93 by James Suckling

Cabernet Sauvignon is synonymous with Napa Valley and has always been a mainstay in the winemaking program at Stags’ Leap Winery. Their Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon combines estate fruit and grapes from select Napa Valley growers, focusing on sourcing from the valley floor. Incredibly approachable and pleasing upon release, this wine is sure to dazzle.

$52.98 $70.99 PETIT SIRAH 2019 Rated 93 by James Suckling

CHARDONNAY 2022 Rated 92 by James Suckling

The 2022 Napa Valley Chardonnay is fragrant and bright with aromatic notes of fresh green apple, lemongrass, lychee, lime peel, coriander spice, and white jasmine flowers. The palate's texture is lively and viscous with mouth-enveloping flavors of lemon citron, white peach, Asian pear, lanolin, and white pepper spice. The luscious mouthfeel is a signature of this elegant Chardonnay, providing the round and creamy texture, which is a nod to the delicate bâtonnage (lees stirring) during the winemaking process. The wine finishes long and graceful with undertones of minerality and a present backbone of acidity, providing mouthwatering richness and the perfect al fresco refreshing white, making it an ideal accompaniment to various cuisines. $26.98 $36.99 SAUVIGNON BLANC 2022 Rated 92 by James Suckling The 2022 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc is bright, crisp, and refreshing with aromatic notes of white peach, lemon verbena, lime peel, and white elderflower. More subtle notes of brioche toast and biscuit crumb support the lively fruit (a nod to the subtle oak influence) alongside a delicate mineral flintiness. The palate is rich, creamy, and round with notes of Meyer lemon, green apple, lime pith, cassis bud, and lychee. A zippy, racy acidity is throughout, creating a mouthwatering texture and lively backbone that carries through to the long, lip-smackingly crisp finish. This is the perfect sipper with crudités, charcuterie, and aperitivo-style dining. $26.98 $36.99

The 2019 Petite Sirah is dark, inky, and dense, with layers of bramble berry fruit, touches of earth, and lovely floral tones interwoven with more savory notes of black pepper and cigar box spice, all supported by balanced oak integration. On the palate, ripe, saturated flavors of cassis, blackberry preserves, blueberry creme, cherry kirsch, vanilla spice, and dark plum envelope the intense mouthfeel. A silky viscosity with a voluminous texture, wrapped in velvety mouth-coating tannins, completes the generous and lengthy finish. Blend: 86% Petite Sirah, 6% Syrah, 5% Grenache, 3% Mixed Rhônes $38.98 $50.99 MERLOT 2020 Rated 92 by James Suckling True to its southern Napa origins, the 2020 Merlot exhibits fresh, expressive aromas and flavors with ripe black cherry, red currant, and black plum notes. These mingle with spiced notes of cinnamon, clove, Madagascar vanilla, and caramel from the delicately interwoven oak aging. Lively, lifted chaparral notes of lavender, fresh mint, and sage dance alongside riper tones of blueberry preserves and bittersweet dark chocolate, while hints of anise and black tea add savory complexity. This sumptuous wine is creamy and round with a backbone of fresh acidity. The tannin profile is polished and firm, adding richness and balance. The finish is deep and nuanced, demonstrating grace and finesse. Blend: 96% Merlot, 2% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon $29.98 $41.99

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