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2024

Darcie Kent Estate Winery

Alpine White

From the winery’s estate Triska Vineyard—one of the coolest sites in the Crane Ridge area of Livermore Valley—where near-constant breezes sway the vines and mornings find the site shrouded in a thick blanket of coastal fog. Aged three months in stainless steel. This is such a pleasure-packed white wine. Is it the name, Alpine? Or does this wine truly have an alpine freshness—like the air on a morning hike up a craggy range on a cool winter day? In other words, it’s fresh and inviting, with a marvelously rich texture on the palate that gives the wine a luxurious feel, teeming with ripe orchard fruit and creamy white peach, supported by zesty lime-bright acidity on the lasting finish.

2024

Darcie Kent Estate Winery

DeMayo Chardonnay

Fans of previous vintages of this wine will immediately recognize its rich, toasty, and buttery croissant aromatics, along with decadent layers of yellow apple, creamy pear, and warm baking spice accents. All that richness is supported by vibrant energy, and in 2024, all the components feel especially well-balanced and seamlessly integrated. In short, this is a delicious Chardonnay. The DeMayo Vineyard is a small 4-acre Chardonnay site in the Crane Ridge area of the Livermore Valley, located just south of Tesla Road, ranging from about 1,000 to 600 feet in elevation. Grapes are whole-cluster picked, then fermented and aged for six months in French oak.

2024

Darcie Kent Estate Winery

Lemmons Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

100% Sauvignon Blanc, Musqué clone, from the 30-acre Lemmons Vineyard, fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel. The vineyard blocks were planted in 2017 and 2020, as the site has been trending cooler each year—ideal conditions for Sauvignon Blanc, which continues to thrive here. This wine is superbly citrus-focused, with high-toned jalapeño and white pepper nuances layered over green apple, pear, and a kiss of passion fruit. Mouthwatering acidity gives it grip and energy, driving a lengthy, spicy finish.

2024

Darcie Kent Estate Winery

Triska Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

100% Sauvignon Blanc from Triska Vineyard, aged for three months in stainless steel. A refined and expressive wine with notes of kiwi, lychee, and lemon and lime blossoms. Medium-bodied, with zesty lime-driven acid tension and juicy Melon de Bourgogne character. There’s excellent phenolic grip, and the finish lingers with grapefruit zest and tangerine oil essence—refreshing and vibrant from start to finish.

2024

Darcie Kent Estate Winery

Victories Rosé Malbec

This vibrant rosé supports a meaningful cause: the winery donates $2 per bottle to Access Community Health to provide breast cancer screening for underprivileged individuals in the East Bay. Winemaker Julian Halasz notes, “We treat this like a white wine”—gentle whole-cluster pressing, strategic press cuts, and aging for three months in stainless steel. The result is a bright, crunchy red-fruited wine with cranberry, raspberry, and strawberry notes, accented by a hint of watermelon rind. It gains mid- to full-bodied richness from 7 g/L of residual sugar, yet remains incredibly balanced and refreshing, finishing bone dry with a lift of zesty orange oil. A fantastic food-friendly rosé

2024

Del Rio Vineyard Estate

Estate Grown Grenache Rosé

A steely, mineral character lifts out of the glass with green apple, watermelon and green joly rancher. MB with a juiyc mid palate and all that candied berry fruit a bit toned down on the more savory driven palate finishing with more complex salty crushed stone minerality and cherry pit nuances.

2024

Del Valle Winery

Sauvignon Blanc

Fermented in stainless steel and sourced from Ridout Vineyard, this is a bright, spicy, zesty, and focused Sauvignon Blanc. Aromatics of poached pear, honeysuckle, lemon blossom, and lime-scented minerality lead into a high-toned floral and tropical finish. Clean, vibrant, and full of energy.

2024

DeLoach Vineyards

Lot #12: '50 Years of Heritage' Maffei Vineyard Zinfandel

TASTING NOTE: Lot #12. Barrel Sample: As velvety as DeLoach owner Jean-Charles Boisset’s jacket and as suave as his quick wit. Super fragrant red berry fruit and vanilla spice aromas lead into a palate marked by juicy acid tension, pure fruit expression, and velvety-textured tannins. Hints of dark cocoa nibs emerge on the long finish. Brimming with the freshness and verve of the Russian River Valley! From the Auction Lot Catalog: ABOUT THE WINE: The 2024 vintage celebrates “50 Years of Heritage” at DeLoach Vineyards, a milestone that honors the winery’s deep-rooted legacy. When DeLoach first began, its estate was planted with Old Vine Zinfandel—a tradition that continues today with this exceptional Old Vine Zinfandel from the historic Maffei Vineyard, just a stone’s throw from the estate. In 1970, founders Cecil and Christine DeLoach purchased 24 acres of Old Vine Zinfandel on what is now the DeLoach estate, nestled on the renowned Olivet Bench. Nearby, the Maffei Vineyard—registered by the Historic Vineyard Society—shares a rich lineage of old-vine cultivation. Planted in 1928 by Umberto and Maria Maffei, these gnarly, head-trained vines are now stewarded by their granddaughter, Joanne Maffei, ensuring their continued legacy of producing world-class fruit. This Old Vine Zinfandel opens with captivating aromas of black cherry, elderberry, and warm baking spices. The palate unfolds with layers of blackberry, raspberry, and baked fruit, accented by a whisper of tobacco. Robust tannins, balanced acidity, and seamless integration create a rich, lingering finish—paying homage to the time-honored heritage of DeLoach Vineyards. WINEMAKER(S): Brian Maloney ESTIMATED BOTTLING DATE: March 2026 ESTIMATED SHIPPING DATE: June 2026 National Distribution: Includes all 50 states and Washington, DC International Distribution: Please inquire for more information.

2024

Domaine Bousquet

Gaia Rose of Pinot Noir

Tangy, perky, and somewhat muscular, this pink sipper shows delicious ripe red berry flavors and a long finish with lovely rose petal tinges. – J.R.

2024

Dovecote

Quail Valley Vineyard Viognier

This is a truly enticing white wine with soft-toned aromatics reminiscent of the outer flesh of perfectly ripe fruit—the skin of a peach, plum, or apple—layered with a panoply of springtime florals and bright baking spices. Medium to full-bodied, it delivers sumptuous, lush, and silken fruit character, dusted with fresh crushed sea salt and drizzled with honey. Excellent mid-palate depth carries into a long, drawn-out, exuberantly zippy finish—an utterly fantastic and complex white that keeps you coming back for more.

2024

Dovecote

Thompson Vineyard Estate Chardonnay

The 2024 Dovecote Estate Chardonnay from Thompson Vineyard in Alisos Canyon, a limited release of just 54 cases, is a stunning example of California Chardonnay that combines richness with real elegance. On the nose, it opens with that classic toasty, buttery brioche character—think a freshly baked, crispy brioche straight from the farmer’s market—along with layers of Meyer lemon and baked apple. On the palate, all those flavors come together seamlessly, balanced by a bright, lemony acidity. There’s a beautiful textural grip and a crushed sea salt impression that leaves your mouth watering, complemented by nuances of apricots, crushed Marcona almonds, and pressed wildflowers. It’s a remarkable wine with great depth, tension, and a saline, mineral-driven length that will resonate with any lover of beautifully balanced California Chardonnay.

2024

Dovecote

Thompson Vineyard Estate Grenache Blanc

This 2024 Dovecote Estate Grenache Blanc from the Thompson Vineyard in Alisos Canyon, crafted in a limited run of just 52 cases, is a beautifully fragrant and vivid expression. On the nose, it’s lemon-bright and citrus-driven, layered with delicate white flowers and subtle orchard fruit with cherry pit and white plum nuances. On the palate, the wine unfolds into a lush core of silky citrus and orchard fruit notes, accented by hints of tropical fruit and a whisper of crushed almonds. It has an incredible textural grip, almost a chalky, saline acid tension that lends the wine a compelling mineral-driven finish. Think wet river stones and a beautifully lingering chalkiness that makes each sip memorable.

2024

Dr. Konstantin Frank

Margrit Dry Riesling

The grapes for this Riesling are grown on deeper loamy soils, contributing to a more fruit-forward style. Gently pressed and stainless steel fermented, the wine was aged on the lees for 4–5 months before racking and bottling. It offers bright pear, apple, and green melon fruit with a subtle note of vanilla cream or panna cotta. A lovely thread of baking spice enriches the midpalate, while tangerine and grapefruit zest drive the finish. The aromatics are fresh and vibrant, with delicate white rose lingering beautifully on the long, lifted close.

2024

Dragonette

Sauvignon Blanc Happy Canyon

Dragonette continues to produce some of California’s most compelling Sauvignon Blancs. This entry-level bottling serves as the precursor to their trio of single-vineyard SBs, offering a vivid preview of the house style. Sourced from the Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara AVA, it’s a dynamic wine driven by orchard and tropical fruit, zesty sea grass, and prairie herbs. A kiss of vanilla and creamy oak spice mingles with lime oil, saffron, and quince, all carried on a long finish laced with crushed almonds and fine sea salt.

2024

Ducks Unlimited

Reserve Red Blend

The 2024 Ducks Unlimited Red Blend is simply fantastic. It’s a powerhouse, and one of the best red wines I’ve tasted from Texas. The aromatics just soar out of the glass with blackberry and boysenberry fruit framed by elegant cedarwood spice, lifted by violets and a bright pop of blue fruit. Medium to full-bodied, it shows a framework of fine-grained, firm tannins with a long finish marked by wet slate and crushed rock minerality, underscored by crisp, focused acidity. Serve it cool, at a cellar temperature of about 57°F, and you’d be crazy not to pair it with brisket or seared duck breast over a balsamic reduction. The blend is 62% Tannat from Vintage Press Vineyard and Hye Estate, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot from Dell Valley Vineyard.

2024

Dutton-Goldfield

Dutton Ranch, Shop Block, Pinot Blanc

Fermented entirely in stainless steel, this white is fresh but nicely rounded on the edges of the palate, sporting just a hint of pleasing astringent structure in its texture. Aromas and flavors of honeydew, nectarine, grapefruit, yellow apple, and lemon pie make this nearly irresistible. – J.R.

2024

Dutton-Goldfield

Rosé of Pinot Noir

A perky, vibrant, jubilant pink, this rose is sourced from Docker Hill (Mendocino County) and Ruxton Vineyard (Russian River Valley), as well as other sites in Green Valley. Hints of roses, hibiscus, underripe melon, wild strawberry, and candied watermelon mingle with flavors of citrus. Everything resolves into a wonderfully mineral, herbal finish. – J.R.

2024

Elisa Christopher Wines

Méthode Champenoise Ultra Brut Blanc du Bois Sparkling Wine

This sparkling is made entirely from the Blanc du Bois grape, sourced from Mound Prairie Vineyards outside of College Station Texas. The vineyard was planted by Bob Hensz and his daughter, Elisa Jones, the winemaker at Elisa Christopher Wines in 2007. The Blanc du Bois was aged six months on lees and offers up fragrant honeysuckle and tropical fruit notes with a kind of bright vinous character, all balanced by a rich, frothy and creamy mousse, finishing with nice chalky minerality and baking spice. Elisa Christopher Wines is owned by husband-and-wife duo Elisa and Chris, with Elisa also serving as the winemaker. Passionate about sparkling wine and their red wine program, they plan to begin planting their 43-acre estate in 2026.

2024

Folded Hills

Estate Grenache 'Cluster'

Talk about an aromatic and spicy wine—no surprise given the name Cluster. This Grenache is fermented with whole clusters and undergoes carbonic maceration, a process where the juice ferments inside the intact berries. The result? A vividly expressive wine bursting with bright, juicy fruit. It’s succulent and energetic, with textured, grippy tannins that resolve beautifully into juicy acidity. Layers of purple violets and the fresh-cut stem of a rose weave through the mid-palate, while the super long and expressive finish is lifted by granular tannins and a flourish of rose petal.

2024

Folded Hills

Estate Lilly Rosé

A graceful, richly scented rosé offering raspberry, strawberry, and watermelon fruit notes, with a subtle whisper of mango on the creamy, medium-bodied palate. All that succulent fruit seems to have taken the scenic route to your glass—ripe, relaxed, and perfectly poised—until a crisp wave of acidity sweeps through, lifting the finish with a flourish of dried lavender and violet petals.

2024

Fox Run Vineyards

Cabernet Franc

This is a bit of a chameleon—beginning with ripe red and black-toned fruit, elegant cedarwood spice, and rose petal nuances. The medium-bodied palate quickly shifts toward the savory spectrum, revealing layers of strawberry-rhubarb, baked cherry, leather, tobacco, and crunchy wild herbs. The finish is bright and lifted by crunchy acidity. Sourced from estate-certified sustainable vineyards and aged in neutral oak for 12 months.

2024

Glenora Wine Cellars

Seyval Blanc

Vivid, bright, and expressive, this white (sourced from Glenora Farms on the west side of Seneca Lake) offers notes of white peach, white plum, and a squeeze of grapefruit-like acidity. Light- to medium-bodied on the palate, it finishes with excellent wet slate mineral tension. There’s great energy and precision throughout.

2024

Hermann J Wiemer Vineyard

Flower Day Riesling

100% Riesling from HJW Blocks 1 and 4 from the Demeter-certified HJW Vineyard on the western slopes of Seneca Lake, this was hand-picked, hand-sorted, and whole-cluster pressed, then fermented in stainless steel. It’s a wonderfully energetic and exuberant wine, with subtle tropical fruit and apricot notes, lifted by honeysuckle aromatics and a long, fruit- and flower-driven finish marked by terrific acidity.

2024

Heron Hill

Reserve Pinot Blanc

Sourced from the Morris Vineyard. Floral, with hints of just ripe tropical fruit, slate, and melon. The palate has nice, rounded edges with a floral, lime and stone fruit finish that won’t quit. – J.R.

2024

Hillick & Hobbs

Estate Dry Riesling

The 2024 Estate Dry Riesling is an exceptionally polished wine. It opens with a flinty, almost reductive edge, layered with beeswax, lime blossom, apricot, pear, and crunchy red apple over a soft, fleshy core. Despite its impression of sweetness, the wine is bone-dry, acid-driven, and remarkably long on the medium-bodied finish. Tasting it professionally, I found myself swallowing small sips just to be sure I loved it as much as I knew I did. You will too—it’s simply irresistible. Native yeast fermented in stainless steel. It is the most complete of the Estate Dry Riesling wines I tasted, and a remarkable effort from Hobb’s New York State winery.

2024

Hillick & Hobbs

Lower Terrace Estate Dry Riesling

Even before the first swirl, the 2024 Hillick & Hobbs Lower Terrace Estate Dry Riesling releases floral aromas that lift from the glass—super-fragrant, high-toned honeysuckle, jasmine, and acacia, with a delicate touch of rosemary blossom. On the palate, a supple silkiness resonates through the mid-palate before giving way to a chalky mineral finish accented by crushed almonds and emerging tropical fruit notes of peach and underripe mango. The finish is almost slippery, making this an all-too-easy quaffer.

2024

Hillick & Hobbs

North Ravine Estate Dry Riesling

The North Ravine bottling of Paul Hobbs’ Estate Dry Riesling from Hillick & Hobbs, his winery on Seneca Lake in New York’s Finger Lakes region, is a dynamic and expressive white wine that bursts from the glass with jasmine and honeysuckle florals. It’s like springtime in a glass—open it in the dead of winter and you’ll be transported to sunnier, warmer days. On the palate, there’s a sense of warmth and generosity layered over cool notes of wet slate, sea spray minerality, and crunchy orchard fruit. A subtle mix of muddled honey and lemon adds depth and dimension. The floral notes carry through to a wonderfully lengthy finish, making it irresistible sip after sip.

2024

Invention Vineyards

Mourvèdre Rosé

The Mourvèdre is sourced from Lahey Vineyards in the Texas High Plains and was fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel, giving it a bright, crisp character. It’s full-flavored, showing ripe, sweet red berry fruit and hints of prairie grass over a lush core, supported by a juicy spine of blood orange acidity. The finish is long and subtly tropical, adding an intriguing layer to this vibrant red. Winemaker Jason Englert oversees an 80,000 case production across all Heath Family Brands (Grape Creek Vineyards, Heath Sparkling Wines, Jenblossom Cellars and Invention Vineyards).

2024

J Vineyards & Winery

Lot #32. 'Decennial' Sparkling Wine - Chardonnay, Multi-Vintage Blend (2014-2024)

TASTING NOTE: Lot #32. Barrel Sample: OMG, yum. Are we in Champagne? Absolutely not. But does this wine make a strong case that J Vineyards can produce serious bubbly—serious enough to fool most WSET Level 3 students into thinking it’s the real thing? Absolutely. Bright biscuit and baking spice aromatics lead into a rich, building mousse layered with chalky minerality, toasted almond, and French pastry. Dosage is 5.5 g/L. Exceptionally well built, deeply pleasing, and poised to age gracefully for at least a decade. From the Auction Lot Catalog: ABOUT THE WINE: “Decennial” represents the essence of a decade’s worth of vintages, skillfully blended to create the perfect dosage for this wine. For this special bottling, the 2015 vintage Blanc de Blancs was enhanced with a dosage blend of 10 years of vintage Blanc de Blancs from the winery’s library. The blend of wines, ranging from 2014 to 2024, beautifully complements the 2015 vintage and highlights the unique characteristics brought by age and singularity. Each sip captures the unique characteristics and complexities of ten years of winemaking excellence. J Vineyards & Winery was founded by Judy Jordan as a sparkling wine house in 1986, one of the first to focus on the incredible fruit grown in the Russian River Valley. The winery adheres closely to the traditional method process, but the winery’s style and vineyard sites give their sparkling wines a modern California perspective. “Decennial” showcases the exquisite depth and quality of sparkling Russian River Valley Chardonnay. A bead of fine bubbles rises to form a lively, delicate mousse, lifting aromas of fresh green apple and orange blossom from the glass. Notes of Asian pear, nectarine and lemon curd evolve on the palate to richer, more savory baked apple pie and toasted pine nut characteristics. Beautifully crisp and dry, it finishes with bright, refreshing hints of sea spray. WINEMAKER(S): Laura Fontaine, Nicole Hitchcock ESTIMATED BOTTLING DATE: December 2025 ESTIMATED SHIPPING DATE: June 2026 National Distribution: Includes all 50 states and Washington, DC

2024

JMC Cellars

Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

100% Sauvignon Blanc from Nella Terra Vineyard, fermented entirely in stainless steel. Super bright and super zesty, with lime citrus, lemon blossom, and a hint of jasmine layering in a spicy, expressive nuance. Medium-bodied on the palate with building tropical fruit intensity, balanced by all that zippy citrus and vibrant acid tension.

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The 2024 Cabernet Franc was fermented in a mix of stainless steel and open-top fermenters, then aged in neutral barrique before finishing its maturation in a large 900-gallon oak cask for approximately 30 months. From a warm vintage, the wine shows deep mulberry and dark cherry fruit, laced with delicate rose petal and violet florals. Fine, velvety tannins frame the palate, leading to a long, spice-laden finish.

2024

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A delightfully vibrant wine bursting with marmalade, apricot, poached pear, and kiwi notes. The mid-palate is rich and velvety, leading to a long, fruit-driven finish layered with warm allspice character.

2024

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From the oldest known planting of Cayuga White, this 2024 bottling marks the winery’s first single-varietal release of the grape. With ripping acidity balanced by 4–5 g/L of residual sugar, it’s a delicately floral, orchard-fruited white with loads of lime-bright energy and stony mineral tension on the finish.

2024

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A blend of mostly Cayuga White—a variety bred at Cornell in the 1940s—with 20% Riesling, sourced in part from the original Cayuga planting at Plane’s Block, just a mile and a half up the road. Made in a lightly off-dry style, the wine is carbonated in tank and bottled under pressure. This gently effervescent white offers notes of pear, apple, and white flowers, with a touch of lychee. Medium-bodied with a soft sweetness balanced by refreshing acidity, it’s a bright, easygoing wine.

2024

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The fruit for this rosé comes from Yoder Vineyard, located north of Dalhart. It’s a vibrant and expressive wine—crisp and crunchy with tart red berry fruit, wild herbs, white peach, and apricot. A creamy mid-palate provides texture and balance before leading into a long, mineral-driven finish marked by refreshing acidity.

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This Sauvignon Blanc was grown in the heart of the Los Olivos District at Coquelicot Vineyard and Big Pond Vineyard, from Musqué and Clone 1 selections. The juice was cold-fermented in stainless steel and aged for only five months. The fruit is super ripe and tropical, calling to mind candied peach rings, honeydew melon, and creamy caramel. It’s generous and lush on the palate, finishing with a sweet spice note.

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One of my favorites from Christopher Tarce, this pét-nat is intensely floral, bursting with white flowers, rose petals, and a subtle rose stem note. The mousse is rich and creamy, yet the finish remains clean, crisp, and floral-driven, with a bright streak of minerality.

2024

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Part of the “Multi-Rosati” series—typically 5 to 8 bottlings released each year—this rosé is made from red fruit picked specifically for pink wine, hand-harvested, whole-cluster pressed, settled and fermented entirely in stainless steel. All wines in the series are vinified the same way to highlight varietal character and vineyard site. This bottling delivers deep red berry fruit with a wild, sauvage edge, layered with notes of cherry skin, kumquat rind, and a hint of cocoa powder. A striking chalky-salty minerality anchors the wine, which finishes with crisp, juicy acidity and remarkable complexity. Winemaker James Christopher Tracy says that he hopes the wine reflects its moderate maritime climate and dramatic ocean influence—and it certainly does.

2024

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TASTING NOTE: Lot #1. Barrel Sample: Damn screamingly good, like Michael Browne leading the circus. Cabell Coursey cruising in for the ride, and together these rocketmen are blasting off with a spectacularly perfumed red wine with gorgeous cranberry and raspberry fruit, showing lifted elegance from nose to mid-palate through to the long, saline-acid finish. Bright, spicy, and super fresh, with blood orange and dark cherry notes carrying the core. From the Auction Lot Catalog: ABOUT THE WINE: A blend of Koplen and Graham Vineyards, the 2024 CIRQ “The Ringmaster” showcases Michael Browne’s 20 years of experience working with both world-class Russian River Valley sites. Koplen Vineyard, located in western Santa Rosa, was planted 25 years ago and is meticulously farmed by Dennis and Linda Koplen. Graham Vineyard, situated in a cool and foggy spot in Forestville, California, was planted and is farmed by Charlie Chenoweth. The commitment to consistency and continuous improvement at both vineyards has made them the core of CIRQ wine. “The Ringmaster” presents a dark hue in the glass, with aromas of black cherries and berries, complemented by hints of oak, cedar, and spice. On the palate, an intense explosion of pomegranate, Olallie blackberry and black cherry unfolds, while herbal accents lend a savory quality. The wine is lush, with a palate-staining finish, well framed by ripe tannins and bright acidity. With its depth, complexity, and striking balance, this one-of-a-kind blend, crafted exclusively for this lot, commands attention and promises to evolve beautifully with time. WINEMAKER(S): Michael Browne, Cabell Coursey ESTIMATED BOTTLING DATE: February 2026 ESTIMATED SHIPPING DATE: October 2026 National Distribution: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, KS, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NC, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA

2024

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This Cabernet Franc Blanc is one of the most surprising wines you’ll taste from Livermore. Nearly colorless, with a silvery-lemon hue, this blend of 85% Cabernet Franc, 10% Grüner Veltliner, and 5% Malbec from Lemmons Vineyard packs a serious punch on the palate. The nose opens with elegant white flowers and citrus, followed by subtle notes of pear and white peach. In the mouth, it comes alive with nectarine, yellow peach, honeycomb, and tangerine zest. It has great length and grip—a wine you’ll want to return to again and again.

2024

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This 100% estate-grown Sauvignon Blanc from Lemmons Vineyard comes from the northernmost site in the acclaimed Crane Ridge micro-region. It drinks like a paradise punch—bursting with pure, ripe, crunchy pineapple, peach, and nectarine fruit, with lingering notes of orange oil and honeysuckle. The rich mid-palate carries a supple, juicy weight that makes this wine a true crowd-pleaser.

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TASTING NOTE: Lot #9. Barrel Sample: Showstopper. Has Dan Kosta Swagger and Shane Finley charisma. Super dark berry fruit and brown spices lead, with a lovely dark rose petal fragrance and a rich, grippy texture. Medium-bodied with impressive intensity and sinewy tannins. A powerful wine with remarkable depth and tension. From the Auction Lot Catalog: ABOUT THE WINE Sourced above the fog line at 1,000 feet of elevation in West Sonoma Coast, this exclusive bottling of Pinot Noir by Dan Kosta demonstrates the elusive reward of the grape grown under extreme conditions. Dan loves the tension he tastes in this wine. Crafted from a blend of his preferred clones, 777 and 115, “Above the Clouds” impresses with the elegant red fruit profile, poised tannin structure, and alluring depth of Sonoma County’s rugged coastal terroir. Aged for 15 months in exquisite French oak barrels from renowned Burgundian coopers Boutes, Sirugue & Rousseau, this medium-bodied, deep garnet-hued wine displays captivating red fruit aromas of strawberry and Bing cherry, complimented by delicate rose petals. Subtle yet firm tannins promise graceful aging, suggesting this wine is destined for a truly special occasion. Don’t miss this opportunity to acquire a piece of Sonoma County history with this exclusive Pinot Noir by Dan Kosta. WINEMAKER(S): Dan Kosta, Shane Finley ESTIMATED BOTTLING DATE: January 2026 ESTIMATED SHIPPING DATE: January 2026 National Distribution: Includes all 50 states and Washington, DC International Distribution: Includes Canada, Denmark, Japan, Norway; please inquire for additional countries.

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Exciting, mineral, and vivacious. Floral tones, along with citrus peel and just-ripe tropical fruit action, make this feel almost effortless to imbibe. Sourced from estate grapes grown in Rioja Alta. – J.R.

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Fermented in a single stainless steel barrel and neutral French oak for up to six months before bottling, this wine is an absolute standout. It offers fragrant citrus, apricot, pear, and yellow apple, layered with aromatic wild herbs. The fruit is lush and silky, backed by a spine of racy acidity and a spicy ginger and saline mineral finish.

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From the winery’s estate Triska Vineyard—one of the coolest sites in the Crane Ridge area of Livermore Valley—where near-constant breezes sway the vines and mornings find the site shrouded in a thick blanket of coastal fog. Aged three months in stainless steel. This is such a pleasure-packed white wine. Is it the name, Alpine? Or does this wine truly have an alpine freshness—like the air on a morning hike up a craggy range on a cool winter day? In other words, it’s fresh and inviting, with a marvelously rich texture on the palate that gives the wine a luxurious feel, teeming with ripe orchard fruit and creamy white peach, supported by zesty lime-bright acidity on the lasting finish.

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Fans of previous vintages of this wine will immediately recognize its rich, toasty, and buttery croissant aromatics, along with decadent layers of yellow apple, creamy pear, and warm baking spice accents. All that richness is supported by vibrant energy, and in 2024, all the components feel especially well-balanced and seamlessly integrated. In short, this is a delicious Chardonnay. The DeMayo Vineyard is a small 4-acre Chardonnay site in the Crane Ridge area of the Livermore Valley, located just south of Tesla Road, ranging from about 1,000 to 600 feet in elevation. Grapes are whole-cluster picked, then fermented and aged for six months in French oak.

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2024 Buttonwood Grove Winery Cabernet Franc

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2024 Buttonwood Grove Winery Cabernet Franc Pét-Nat

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2024 Buttonwood Grove Winery Cayuga

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2024 Buttonwood Grove Winery Tuesday

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2024 Calais Winery La Cuvée du Gason Rose

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2024 Carr Winery Sauvignon Blanc

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2024 Channing Daughters Winery Gewürztraminer Pet-Nat

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2024 Channing Daughters Winery Sylvanus Vineyard Rosato Franconia

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2024 Cirq Lot # 1: ‘The Ringmaster’ Pinot Noir

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2024 Concannon Vineyard Cabernet Franc Blanc

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2024 Concannon Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

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2024 Convene by Dan Kosta Lot #9: ‘Above the Clouds’ Pinot Noir

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2024 CVNE Monopole Blanco Seco

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2024 DANCIN Cambré Fiano

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2024 Darcie Kent Estate Winery Alpine White

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2024 Darcie Kent Estate Winery DeMayo Chardonnay

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