Primary Whites:
Margerum 2017 M5 White - The 2017 Margerum M5 White is a Rhone blend of 5 varieties grown in the recently approved Los Olivos District. Aromas of apricots, white flowers, and honey offer hints of brioche toast, sweet pea flowers, and pineapple. On the palate, it is full and round with ample acidity to balance the richness that will continue to evolve with time in bottle. Flavors of apple, wet stone and a touch of peach nectar engage with a lovely long persistent finish that lingers pleasantly.
Astrolabe 2017 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc - The 2017 Astrolabe Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc offers aromas of lemon grass, lime peel and elderflower, with background notes of white currant and red pepper. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with white peach, gooseberry and citrus flavors, and a dry mineral finish.
Primary Reds:
Sextant 2015 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir - The 2015 Sextant Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir features a prominent integration of raspberry, strawberry, and kirsch underscored by black truffles and spicy sage notes. Ample acidity and silky tannins along with a savory finish result in a complex California Pinot that shows the high quality coming out of this acclaimed region.
La Rioja Alta 2012 Vina Alberdi Rioja Reserva - The 2012 Vina Alberdi Rioja Reserva, by La Rioja Alta, offers intense aromas of wild red berries, red currants, dried herbs, vanilla, caramel, and roasted coffee. This medium-bodied red is fresh and vibrant on the palate, with soft tannins and a harmonious finish. Truly a great value in entry-level Rioja!
Premium:
Loring 2015 Pinot Noir Clos Pepe Vineyard - The 2015 Loring Clos Pepe Vineyard Pinot Noir is sourced from one of the great vineyards in Sta. Rita Hills. It exemplifies purity of fruit over ripeness, showing a lot of white pepper and baking spice character with perfect acidity and moderate tannins.
John Duval 2015 Entity Shiraz - The 2015 John Duval Entity Shiraz, from the gifted winemaker that made Grange famous, offers aromatic notes of violets, dark berries, and plum, enhanced by cocoa powder and savory, spicy French oak. The palate is rich with an array of concentrated dark fruits. The layered fruit is supported by enlivening acidity and fine, very long tannins which will enable ample cellaring potential.