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Dick & Mary Lou Vanderkous planted this extraordinary vineyard over 20 years a... Dick & Mary Lou Vanderkous planted this extraordinary vineyard over 20 years ago surrounding their home estate. They decided to plant the grapes they loved to drink. The majority of the vineyard is planted to Sangiovese and Merlot with a few rows of... more

Blueberry lace pasties, raspberry ganache, afternoon nap under a ‘47 studeba... Blueberry lace pasties, raspberry ganache, afternoon nap under a ‘47 studebaker, Moroccan tile, throwing a basket of kalamatas off of a balcony, beef wellington with Gordon Ramsey, black silk robe, Esther Perel’s voice, blueberry gentleman of the... more

Pouring a vivid cardinal into the glass, the 2019 Disciples is replete with ar... Pouring a vivid cardinal into the glass, the 2019 Disciples is replete with aromas of cranberry compote, Rainier cherry, Staedtler graphite pencil and Mendocino forest floor - the combination of redwoods, sorels, sun and ocean spray. Upon entry, the... more

Ruby red. Morello cherry with plum, cassis and savory herbs. The palate is pre... Ruby red. Morello cherry with plum, cassis and savory herbs. The palate is pretty and expressive, with the textured fruits in seamless integration with the natural acidity. A chocolatey ripeness develops with aeration in the glass though nicely... more

This classic Northern Rhône inspired wine opens with floral aromatics reminis... This classic Northern Rhône inspired wine opens with floral aromatics reminiscent of lavender, violets, cassis and lead pencil. On the palate, it presents focused dark stone fruit, light game and black and white pepper flavors and brisk balancing... more

Anna’s Red is a wine that does not highlight any distinctive varietal qualit... Anna’s Red is a wine that does not highlight any distinctive varietal quality but instead celebrates the contents of its blend. The majority of the wine is composed of Syrah and Mourvedre, bringing notes of boysenberry, blueberry, and sagebrush to... more

Gravity Red Blend is named for a remote, hard-to-reach block on Mount Peak's h... Gravity Red Blend is named for a remote, hard-to-reach block on Mount Peak's historic Monte Rosso Vineyard, where Petite Sirah vines cling to a steep slope on the edge of a canyon. Vintage 2019 opens with aromas of baked blueberry, freshly brewed... more

The 2019 Sinister Hand displays spicy, dark, and savory characteristics. The e... The 2019 Sinister Hand displays spicy, dark, and savory characteristics. The exuberant nose has raspberry aromas with a hint of vanilla, while the lively palate has a soft juicy texture and a well-balanced acidity. Chewy tannins, black cherry, and a... more

This Rhône-style blend has a rich ruby color, highlighted by purple edges. No... This Rhône-style blend has a rich ruby color, highlighted by purple edges. Notes of boysenberry, bramble, and tobacco jump out of the glass. The wine is full bodied with rich tannins, offering flavors of black fruits, damp earth, and chocolate covered... more

Lush-textured tannins frame the 2020 Red C Red, which shows layers of black fr... Lush-textured tannins frame the 2020 Red C Red, which shows layers of black fruit flavors and spice. There’s a bit of an earthy note from the Syrah that balances the plush fruit notes and finishes long with black cherry and herbs at the end. Although... more

The 2017 Tremor is Byron Blatty's second vintage of this incredibly complex an... The 2017 Tremor is Byron Blatty's second vintage of this incredibly complex and layered cuvée from three different Los Angeles vineyards. Blend: 65% Grenache, 30% Merlot, and 5% Syrah, aged 18 months in French oak. more

The wine opens with flavors of black pepper and teriyaki beef jerky, angelica ... The wine opens with flavors of black pepper and teriyaki beef jerky, angelica root with charred maple smoke and sweet brandy. This is followed by an incredible intensity of rich tannins with pepper, brown spice, and a long smokey finish. A luscious,... more

Prolific. Intelligent. Astute. Dark cherry, blackberry compote, dried flower a... Prolific. Intelligent. Astute. Dark cherry, blackberry compote, dried flower and a touch of dried seaweed. Dark, sultry, and restrained with hints of oregano, red currant, and pencil lead. A legend to remember. Blend: 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Syrah... more

This 100% Syrah blend is an intense assemblage of some of our favorite Syrah v... This 100% Syrah blend is an intense assemblage of some of our favorite Syrah vineyards in Sonoma County. The usual suspect vineyards are present in this blend; Kobler, Lawer, Steiner and Cardiac Hill. We refer to the Cuvee Christine as our gateway drug... more

Dark in color with generous aromas of wild blackberries wrapped around a pleas... Dark in color with generous aromas of wild blackberries wrapped around a pleasantly earthy core that's accented by hints of oak spice. On the mid-palate, graphite and black licorice are complemented by a burst of vibrant fruit that lingers across a... more

Scents of cinnamon bark, graphite, white pepper and cocoa dust hang in the air... Scents of cinnamon bark, graphite, white pepper and cocoa dust hang in the air of the warmly lit room as you enter. A glass of framboise and cedar bowls filled with green olives and wild strawberries are set out. Though the day was long & arduous a... more

Alec’s Blend sings with youthful, headstrong fruit character. This year’s ... Alec’s Blend sings with youthful, headstrong fruit character. This year’s blend is bursting with blueberry, black cherry, cola and chocolate flavors. Dusted with cocoa, floral and cedary spices, the wine stays fresh and gains impressive richness... more

Casual Encounters takes its name from the orgiastic nature of its origins as a... Casual Encounters takes its name from the orgiastic nature of its origins as a blend of small co-fermented lots. By giving up control >and embracing game-day decisions during harvest, Casual Encounters best captures the lengths Herman Story will go in... more

Aromatically the wine is sultry with jammy dark fruits, pencil lead, and viole... Aromatically the wine is sultry with jammy dark fruits, pencil lead, and violets. On the palate, the wine is smooth, with well-integrated tannins, bright fruit flavors and a balancing kick of minerality. Blend: 45% Syrah, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15%... more

Syrah leads this luscious blend of Grenache and Mourvèdre to play nicely with... Syrah leads this luscious blend of Grenache and Mourvèdre to play nicely with its signature dash of Petite Sirah. Though the majority of its fruit comes from both Paderewski and Catapult Vineyards, the Petite Sirah hails solely from one west-facing... more