The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon, or course, comes from that great first-growth vineyard, and what's not to like, as everyone seems to nail a classic Cabernet from this large holding on the valley floor in Oakville. Deep purple, with notes of creosote, charcoal, blueberry and blackcurrant fruit as well as some licorice and background oak, this wine has great intensity, a magnificent mouthfeel and texture, and a long, long finish.

2013 JAM Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaker Notes: Our goal was to apply small lot high end winemaking practices in the production of this wine. To that end the Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, and Zinfandel were all harvested in mid to late September at 25.5-26.5 brix to ensure optimal ripeness. The fermentation was managed for maximum fruit extraction and to minimize any harsh tannins. The resulting wine is an amazingly rich and exceptionally smooth Cabernet Sauvignon. True to it's name, the wine is full of rich fruit flavors blended with a nice dollop of oak. $22 Liquidation Price $13.99 (Limited to stock on hand) Wine Advocate 90 2013 Pertuisane Productions Cotes Catalanes Tetu A joint venture between Kimberly Jones and Richard Case, the 2013 Cotes Catalanes Tetu (which is bottled under the Pertuisane Productions label) is all Grenache and was aged in equal parts concrete tank and old barrels. It's a nicely fruited, forward, sexy effort that has lots of kirsch, wild herbs, licorice and dried earth aromas and flavors, medium to full-bodied richness, and a heady, lengthy finish. Drink it over the coming 3-4 years. This is a great new set of releases from Richard and Sarah Case, who make their wines in David Phinney's high end winery in Maury. $25 Our Price $17.99 Wine Spectator 93 BLACK KITE Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Gap's Crown Vineyard 2014 Exhibits a charming mix of buttery oak, rich fruit, baking spice nuances and an overall sense of harmony and finesse. The core apple, melon and apricot flavors are intense without being weighty, and the finish displays a measure of grace. Drink now. 201 cases made. -JL $48 2012 Stellareese Marcey's Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaker Notes: The 2012 Stellareese Cabernet Sauvignon is dark garnet in color, and highly aromatic with notes of ripe, red cherries, rose petals, baking spice and a sweet herbaceousness. The palate is layered with red fruits and a hint of cola and dark cocoa on the finish. This is a wine that offers a Pleasant brightness with rich and savory undertones and pleasant acidity. The tannins are fine grained and well integrated. This vintage of Stellareese is drinking beautifully now but a little time in the glass or decanter shows promise of ageing beautifully for years to come. 300 cases produced. $42 Wine Spectator 92 CHALONE Pinot Noir Chalone Heritage Vines 2012 The intensity and depth of flavor gain slowly in this red, balanced by firm acidity. Offers crisp tannins and a core of dark berry, mocha and dried herb notes, with a crushed rock-limestone edge that imparts a complex range of flavors and textures. Drink now through 2022. 2,836 cases made. -JL $45 Our Price $25.69 Wine Advocate 93 2014 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Riesling Kabinett The 2014 Brauneberger Riesling Kabinett offers the lovely, clear and delicate slate aroma intermixed with smoky and herbal aromas, but also lovely stone fruit as well. Pure, salty and piquant on the palate, this is a nicely concentrated, round and fruity Riesling with lightness, intensity and finesse, as well as a long and persistent finish. This is great terroir Riesling with salt and minerals. Extremely stimulating. Great, great Mosel Riesling from the grand cru terroirs of Brauneberg! $32 Our Price $26.99 Wine Spectator 91 NOVY Syrah Santa Lucia Highlands 2014 Jazzy and bright, with jammy blackberry and smoky meat aromas leading to layered flavors of plum, black olive and licorice. Drink now through 2028. 394 cases made.-T.F. Published Retail $19. Actual Retail $28 Our Price $22.99 Wine Spectator 90 ST.-COSME Côtes du Rhône White 2014 A broad, ripe style, with apricot, nectarine and tangerine flavors, liberally lined with toasted almond and warmed brioche notes. The ample underlying zip keeps this honest, revealing a lingering hint of salted butter. Drink now. 2,500 cases made. -JM $23 Our Price $18.99 2013 Frank Family Carneros Pinot Winemaker Notes: Frank Family Vineyards Carneros Pinot Noir has a bright ruby core and opens with aromas of black cherries, raspberry and spice. As the wine opens, floral notes reminiscent of hibiscus flower and potpourri blossom in the glass. The palate is fleshy, loaded with fresh berry flavors and lush savory notes that lead to roasted chestnuts and toffee flavors. The tannins are refined and provide elegance and structure. $35 Our Price $29.99 (Back in stock 8/5/16) Wine Spectator 95 Tor Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Beckstoffer To Kalon 2013 Showing wonderful complexity in aroma and flavor, this is rich and layered, with tiers of spicy oak, vivid wild and dark berry, currant and plum flavors, held together by refreshing acidity and firm, fine-grained tannins. The finish sails on and on. Drink now through 2032.