Varner Upper Picnic Block Pinot Noir 2014

Name: Varner Upper Picnic Block Pinot Noir 2014
Brand: Varner
SKU: 1364902714
Price: 42.39 USD
Availability: InStock

~~$52.99~~

Save $10.60 (20%)

$42.39

SKU 1364902714

750ml

Category	Red Wine
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Region	California, Central Coast, Santa Cruz Mountains
Brand	Varner
Alcohol/vol	13.2%

Cellar Sale: U.S. Wine

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.

~~$52.99~~$42.39

Buy

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.

~~$29.99~~$23.99

Buy

Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Chardonnay 2013

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.

ws92

~~$74.99~~$59.99

Buy

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. Pairs well with any red meat on the grill, pork tenderloin, heavy cheeses and grilled vegetables.

uwc96
v91
ws87

~~$49.99~~$39.99

Buy

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.

v95
ws86

~~$39.99~~$31.99

Buy

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.

~~$64.99~~$51.99

Buy

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.

~~$37.99~~$30.39

Buy

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.

js97
v95
ws93

~~$338.00~~$249.70

Buy

Chappellet Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

~~$249.99~~$187.49

Buy

Channing Daughters Scuttlehole Chardonnay 2016

A dry wine with flavors and aromas of minerals, apples, pears, citrus fruit and lemon curd. This fresh, unoaked wine is medium-bodied with balanced acidity and alcohol. The wine is wonderfully juicy with the textural interplay of both linearity and roundness that provides great pleasure and interest. There is a creaminess that is unmistakably Chardonnay. Food Pairing: Comfortable with either complimentary or contrasting flavors, try this wine with crisp, briny shellfish or oily bluefish and wild salmon; fresh cheeses, a citrus roast chicken or a fresh salad with duck confit. We encourage you to experiment with our Scuttlehole Chardonnay as it is so adaptable, versatile and delicious.

~~$19.99~~$14.99

Buy

Betz Family Winery Père de Famille Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Appearance: A vibrant, ruby-purple hue. Aroma: The breadth of aromatics is exciting, expressed as red currant, blackberry blossom, crushed herbs, and leather, with creamy bay leaf, thyme and star anise notes.

~~$82.99~~$66.39

Buy

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.

ws90

~~$29.99~~$23.99

Buy

Chappellet Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Pure, powerful and beautifully structured, this opulent wine captures the essence of great mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon. Concentrated aromas of blueberry and blackberry rise from the glass, followed by notes of espresso, anise and dark chocolate. The ripe dark berry elements are echoed on the lush palate, where they are underscored by mouthcoating tannins and hints of toasted oak, clove and nutmeg. The finish is rich and lingering, resonating with alluring layers of black cherry and spice.

we95
ws94

~~$249.99~~$187.49

Buy

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.

js100
v98
we94

~~$219.99~~$164.99

Buy

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.

ws93

~~$372.00~~$272.80

Buy

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.

we92
ws89

~~$74.99~~$59.99

Buy

Betz Family Winery Clos de Betz 2014

Clos de Betz displays a brilliant magenta rim leading to a ruby core. The palate shows Washington Merlot's characteristic weight and density while expressing the freshness and detail of the vintage.

~~$62.99~~$50.39

Buy

Betz Family Winery La Serenne Syrah 2014

The character of the 2014 La Serenne is one of density and plushness, combined with fine tannins and wild, gamey aromas.

~~$62.99~~$50.39

Buy

Betz Family Winery La Cote Rousse Syrah 2014

Mouth Feel: Both tannin and acid are abundant. Flavors of blackberry and raspberry.

~~$62.99~~$50.39

Buy

Betz Family Winery CuvÃ©e Frangin Red 2013

Mouth Feel: Plush fruit flavors. Crisp acidity, and velvety tannins support flavors of plum, pomegranate, and strawberry.

~~$37.99~~$30.39

Buy

Casa Smith Jack's Vineyard Barbera 2012

Appearance: Ruby color. Aroma: Strawberry and spice.

we93

~~$44.99~~$35.99

Buy

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.

ws93
we91

~~$98.99~~$79.19

Buy

Patricia Green Dry Muscat Ottonel 2016

Muscat Ottonel is a white wine grape variety that is a member of the Muscat family. It is most notable for its use in dessert wines from Austria, Romania, Croatia and Serbia as well as dry wines from Alsace and Hungary. We have produced this exotic varietal in a bone-dry style showcasing its elegance and fragrance of pear blossoms and white flowers. This is generally a lower acid grape and while it is far from high in acid it has a nice lift and snap to it that makes for a refreshing, almost thirst-quenching sort of beverage.

~~$19.99~~$14.99

Buy

Browne Columbia Valley Petit Verdot 2014

~~$39.99~~$31.99

Buy

Varner Upper Picnic Block Pinot Noir 2014

Share

Cellar Sale: U.S. Wine