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Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Chardonnay 2013

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Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Chardonnay 2013

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SKU 4444240100

750ml

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Striking pale gold. Fresh apricot and pear, citrus blossom, crème brûlée, dried fig, quince. Sweet-tart entry; grapefruit, wet stone, ginger root. Lively acid, elegant texture, outstandingly long finish.

Category	White Wine
Varietal	Chardonnay
Region	California, Central Coast, Santa Cruz Mountains
Brand	Ridge Vineyards
Alcohol/vol	14.5%

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Wine SpectatorWell-sculpted and fresh-tasting, with a firm structure to the complex array of pear, fig and tropical fruit flavors. Creamy, with a long, lush finish that offers appealing notes of cumin. Drink now through 2021. 1,970 cases made.

Kim Marcus, 2017

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Mullan Road Cellars Red Wine Blend 2012

Mullan Road Cellars Red Wine Blend 2012

Vibrant notes of blackberry, black currant, plum skin and dark baking spices. Concentrated and polished, with a touch of dried herbs, tea leaves and a dried berry potpourri. The fruits are ripe though poised with fresh squeezed berries, licorice, toast and raspberry intermingling with an intriguing hint of smoke and resin. The palate is polished and beautifully textured, with finely integrated tannins. An elegant and age worthy blend.

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Bedrock Wine Co. Pagani Ranch Heritage Red 2013

Bedrock Wine Co. Pagani Ranch Heritage Red 2013

The sheer density and broadness of the wine, which enjoyed a particularly hefty level of mixed blacks due to the fruitfulness of the Alicante, Lenoir, Petite Sirah, and Grand Noir, made us hold it in barrel for several more months. The resulting wine is an age-worthy beauty, though those who like more muscular efforts will be fine opening this in a couple years. At early glance, this looks to be the finest Pagani Ranch to date.

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Beran Vineyards California Zinfandel 2013

Beran Vineyards California Zinfandel 2013

Beran California Zinfandel is a true representation of what Zinfandel can offer with the ripeness of the warmer regions and brightness from cooler regions. Grapes picked at optimum ripeness combined with extended fruit maceration over 30 days at times then laid to rest for 12 months in a combination of American and French oak has created a flavor-packed, easy-drinking zin with a soft, supple mouthfeel and balanced acidity. Zinfandel is one of the most expressive and distinctive grape varieties and when made well should continue to evolve and improve in the bottle.

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Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2013

Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2013

Opaque ruby color. Ripe mountain briar and cassis fruits; licorice, crushed limestone, sweet toasted oak, violets. Intense blackberry fruit on entry; cola, exotic oak spice. Well-defined full body, rich structure, firm acid, wet stone mineral. Long, intense finish.

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Owen Roe Sinister Hand 2015

Owen Roe Sinister Hand 2015

The 2015 'Sinister Hand' red blend is a generous fusion of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Cinsaut. It is easily approachable while displaying undeniable complexity. The Grenache portion of the blend contributes cranberry and raspberry candied fruit notes, while the Syrah delivers darker fruits and savory characteristics. Mourvedre enhances the structure and richness of the body and provides delicate aromas of violets. The partially carbonic macerated Cinsaut brings liveliness and tropical fruit flavors to the blend. Try pairing with a smoked salmon dish with cranberry sauce and grilled portabello.

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Diamond Creek Red Rock Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Diamond Creek Red Rock Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Red Rock Terrace, a warm microclimate, is 7 acres of north facing vineyard. The red tinted soil is high in iron content. The wine from Red Rock Terrace is the most accessible and earliest drinkable of all our wines. Our winemaker describes Red Rock Terrace as "having velvety tannins, rich and well balanced, medium dark ruby color with cherry, mint and black currant flavors."

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Diamond Creek Gravelly Meadow Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Diamond Creek Gravelly Meadow Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Gravelly Meadow is our lowest yielding vineyard. The wines are described as "earthy, cedary, jammy and ripe blackberry with a spicy expansive finish."

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Mullan Road Cellars Red Wine Blend 2014

Mullan Road Cellars Red Wine Blend 2014

Fresh blackberries, plum skin and fresh juniper berries intermixed with dried strawberry and sandalwood. Swirling brings up ripe black currants, baking spice and crème de cassis. The palate is dense and polished with superfine tannins and great length. It's mouthwateringly fresh with ripe but restrained fruit and terrific presence. Food Pairings: Pairs well with any red meat on the grill, pork tenderloin, heavy cheeses and grilled vegetables.

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Ridge Vineyards Lytton Estate Petite Sirah 2014

Ridge Vineyards Lytton Estate Petite Sirah 2014

Opaque purple in color. Complex nose of blackberry, plum, tarragon, mint, and cocoa. Beautifully well-balanced. Full-bodied with chalky tannins. Rich and concentrated plum and mint on the finish.

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Ridge Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Ridge Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Deep purple color. Aromas of blackcurrant, cherries, clove spice, toasted oak, and cocoa. Ripe bramble fruit entry, medium-full body, supple tannins, and sweet oak; firm acid persists in a long finish.

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Qupé Bien Nacido Hillside Estate Syrah 2010

Qupé Bien Nacido Hillside Estate Syrah 2010

This wine is 100% Syrah from the Z Block at Bien Nacido Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley of northern Santa Barbara County. Z Block is a custom block that was planted for us in 1992 on a steep, southwest facing hillside slope. The wine was made using the same techniques that we have used for this wine every year since 1994…small open top fermenters, manual punch downs, saignée barrel fermentation for about 10% of the volume, and aging for about 20 months in Francois Freres Burgundy barrels - of which about 50-60% are new. This is pretty textbook Bien Nacido Hillside Syrah showing spicy, savory aromatics with a nice dollop of toasty mocha from the oak. It is tich and deeply colored with well integrated flavors of blueberries, cola and hints of black pepper. The acidity is in good balance and the palate is plush. The alcohol is in check at 13.3%. This wine shows pretty well already but will easily reward 10-15 years of bottle age.

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Opus One Napa Valley Red 2014

Opus One Napa Valley Red 2014

The 2014 Opus One exudes subtle aromas of fragrant florals, fresh garden herbs and forest floor that give way to a concentrated blend of red cherry, blackberry and black currant. Fine-grained tannins offer a velvety texture and complex structure that builds to a long, vibrantly fresh finish with a touch of mocha. Enjoyable now, the wine will delight for years to come.

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Chappellet Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Chappellet Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

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Turley Juvenile Zinfandel 2016

Turley Juvenile Zinfandel 2016

Though the vast majority of our wines are single vineyard designates, Juvenile is actually composed of a variety of young vines that have been replanted in several of our old vine sites. We tag the vine when we replant it so as not to mix the brand new vine with its much older neighbors, then pick these young vines separately and make a distinct wine. The vines that make up Juvenile range in age from about 6-25 years, and we pull from 18 of our best vineyards across California, including Hayne, Ueberroth, Pesenti, Salvador, Vineyard 101, Fredericks and Kirschenmann.

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Chappellet Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Chappellet Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

This is a classic expression of mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon that combines exceptional structure and richness with elegant purity and poise. The aromas are decadent and concentrated, displaying layers of crème de cassis, blackberry and boysenberry, as well as notes of chocolate, espresso, cigar box and sweet oak. The ripe dark berry elements are echoed on the voluptuous palate, where they are underscored by mouth-coating tannins and hints of vanilla, toasted oak, clove, nutmeg and anise, all of which carry through to a lingering finish that is both smooth and spicy.

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Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2015

Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2015

Dark ruby in color. Cassis and blackberry aromas, barrel spice, fennel, scented juniper, and cedar. Rich mountain fruit on entry, violets, black olive, refreshing acidity, and elegant tannins. Strong minerality in a long finish.

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Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs 2016

Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs 2016

Complex aromas of vanilla, raspberry and black pepper. Full bodied with firm acidity, focused blackberry fruit and elegant lingering finish.

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Opus One Napa Valley Red 2015

Opus One Napa Valley Red 2015

Initial dark fruit, spice and baking aromas in the Opus One 2015 are interwoven with seductive notes of violet, black tea, and sage. The entry is vibrant with ripe dark fruit flavors of plum, blackberry and blueberry followed by hints of vanilla and cocoa. Silky, fine-grained tannins provide structure and a creamy texture. The wine finishes with fresh acidity and a rich, lingering finish that promises longevity in the cellar.

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Chappellet Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Chappellet Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

A classic expression of hillside Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, this luxurious and powerfully structured wine begins with aromas of ripe berry, cherry, cedar and cigar box, as well as notes of dark chocolate, espresso, vanilla and clove. On the palate, rich, but well-knit tannins, underscore silky berry liqueur flavors, carrying the wine to a lingering finish with hints of bay leaf and anise.

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Casa Smith Jack's Vineyard Barbera 2012

Casa Smith Jack's Vineyard Barbera 2012

Appearance: Ruby color. Aroma: Strawberry and spice.

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J. Davies Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

J. Davies Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Aroma: Rich aromas of dark red cherry, black plum, tobacco leaf and white pepper. Mouth Feel: Completely layered with fruitful flavors of cassis and blueberry, with delicious undertones of cinnamon, clove and coriander. The polished fine-grain tannins carry the flavors to a long finish.

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Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot 2016

Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot 2016

The 2016 growing season yielded a beautifully complex expression of Napa Valley Merlot, with inviting aromas of fresh black raspberry, vanilla, tea leaves, pie crust and licorice. On the palate, luxurious red-fruit flavors of strawberry, plum, Bing cherry and loganberry are supported by silky tannins and a bright, mouthwatering acidity that carries the wine to a lingering finish, with hints of maple, cedar and sweet spice.

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Browne Columbia Valley Petit Verdot 2014

Browne Columbia Valley Petit Verdot 2014

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