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ker Ranch consistently produces a syrah with Northern Rhone-like palate weight, aromatics and flavors. This organically farmed syrah is fermented 100% whole cluster, utilizing native yeast and aged in neutral oak barrels. The light sandstone soils are truly reflected with floral spicy aromatics and crunchy peppery red and dark fruit flavors.

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Dark cherry, plum, cloves, smoke, new calfskin, and licorice merge together in the Alban 2012 Pinot Noir. Abundant, rich and sensational in the glass, this red wine is about intensity and power. Learn More

The Central Coast Merlot displays aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and toasty oak that set the stage for dark fruit flavors of plum and black cherry, with subtle herbal notes. Hints of toasted oak, chocolate, and caramel give way to a smooth finish. Learn More

A beautiful dark purple robe with intensity. The nose opens on classic spicy notes of nutmeg and cinnamon with hints of liquorice which are the hallmark of the Syrah grape; Vanilla notes are also present thanks to the oak ageing in Laurus barrels. An impressive structure is present on the palate with fine tannins. Learn More

In the cellars of the Guigal estate in Ampuis, the northern appellations of the Rhône Valley are produced and aged. Red fruits, cherry and blackberry dominate the nose on this wine, which is both elegant and intense. Offers smoky, meaty barbecue notes intermixed with forest floor and coffee beans. Learn More

In the cellars of the Guigal estate in Ampuis, the northern appellations of the Rhône Valley are produced and aged. Red fruits, blackberry and floral aromas of vio- let. The wine is silky, velvety and voluptuous, with intense aromatics. An oustanding wine to enjoy with exceptional meals, especially game birds. Learn More

Glass-staining ruby. Sharply focused red berry and cherry aromas are complimented by a riot of musky floral and mineral qualities, with cola and smoky bacon accents contributing depth. Solid, youthfully concentrated dark berry liqueur flavors are strikingly pure, with velvety tannins carrying through the finish. Learn More

Fulldraw is new to the line-up with fruit sourced from the vineyard immediately adjoining Booker. The soils are pure white calcareous shale, and getting a crop is almost impossible. Thus making it both a widely unique site as well as borderline unsustainable due to the miniscule yields. Learn More

With golden pears and honeysuckle at the fore the aromatics dive into a myriad of flavor from the opening on. Minty and fresh, this shows an underlying herbal character that is unmistakable and clean. It’s a complex whisky for the novice and experienced palate alike. Dive into Compass Box with this limited edition! Learn More

Beautiful pale yellow in color, with shiny green undertones. The bouquet offers aromas of white-flesh fruit, citrus fruit and spring flowers, fresh with an attractive aromatic intensity.

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Pretty deep red with purple undertones. Authentic, sincere and easy-going, this 2022 vintage is a true wine of pleasure. Opulent on the nose, it develops notes of red and black fruit (blackberry, blackcurrant) and spices.

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This is the only white that Booker produces. This wine ages on average for 12 months in a concrete tank or new and used French oak barrels. The goal with this wine each year is to create something that you haven’t tasted from a white before. They want this wine to be different, to surprise you, and if anything... to err on the funky side. Learn More

This wine is so sexy and seductive! Just a pure, feminine wine that is true to its variety. At its best from Booker, Ripper is from a North facing block and is not a massive, dark, heavy wine. It is a bowl full of red fruits with the perfect amount of acid and a generous amount of mid-palate weight. Learn More

50% Marsanne, 25% Clairette, 25% Ugni blanc. Light yellow color, bright and clear with light green highlights. Delicate nose with notes of Provencal herbs, anise, white peach, and white acacia. On the palate, there is fleshiness and a fresh, peach-like acidity.

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For the first 15 years of Alban Vineyards, John couldn’t afford to keep more than 20% of the fruit he raised. Chardonnay was an easy sell and suited to a broad spectrum of soils. As Alban Vineyards progressed and the contracts for the Chardonnay and Pinot lapsed, we were in a position to keep the blocks. They were methodically grafted and became the foundation for Patrina. Learn More