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Argot winemaker Justin Harmon is a superstar in the making: His reds have inspired Jeb Dunnuck to invoke some of the most sought-after cult wines in California, and even write, “If you haven’t heard of Justin Harmon, you should write that name down.”

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Dark plum color with a hue of crimson red. An opulent bouquet of blackberry, red currant, plum, and dark cherry fruit emerge from the glass. Blackcurrant, cherry, and spice intertwine for an exceptionally balanced palate. Smooth tannins help build depth on the back palate for a lengthy finish, rich with creamy vanilla and blackberry. Rombauer's favorite "Joy of Cooking" pairings for this wine include grilled filet mignon and sauteed spinach, marinated flank steak and summer squash, or soft artisan cheeses. Learn More

40% Grenache, 40% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre. Grown, produced, and bottled by Stephan Vineyards, established in 1998 by Stephan Asseo. Features tea and tobacco leaf, garrigue, and jambon in the nose, as well as blueberries and pencil shavings. The mouth is full of spicy berries, licorice, and redcurrants. This wine is impeccably integrated. Learn More

A clear ruby red colour, this quietly magnificent Pinot Noir has a seductive, complex aroma of wild strawberry, redcurrant and fresh spice from whole bunches. The palate is medium-bodied, delicate, with great freshness and clarity of fruit expression allied to silky tannin. Harmonious from start to finish, this Pinot Noir fully embodies the joy of the new wave California style. Learn More

The Kanzler Vineyard, located in a cool microclimate southwest of Sebastopol, has been producing outstanding wines for a decade. Medium deep ruby color; deep, spicy black cherry aromas; rich, ripe, spice, black cerry fruit, forward, silky texture; good structure and balance; long finish. Rich and ripe, this is a relaly pretty Pinot with a great silkiness in the mouth. Learn More

Intense and complex, with rich, vibrant blackberry, crushed rock, fresh earth, mineral, road tar, tobacco and sage notes, ending with tight tannins that give the flavors traction. Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier and Roussanne . . ." (J.L., Wine Spectator 91). Learn More

Here's what the dictionary says this about 'Verve:' noun—enthusiasm, energy, spirit, life, force, punch (informal), dash, pep, sparkle, zip (not code), vitality, animation, vigor, zeal, gusto, welly (slang), get-up-and-go (informal), elan, brio, vivacity, liveliness, vim Learn More

The concentrated ruby color foretells the rest. The nose is black cherry, boysenberry, forest floor, clove and Asian spice, and evolves and broadens in the glass. In the mouth, its fruit tones of blackberry cobbler, strawberry and cranberry smoothie are wrapped in savory spice. It is the combination of ruby-like precision, alluring intricacy and hedonistic richness that make this a special offering. Learn More

A densely saturated vibrant black/red color leads to a nose of pure black currants, at once inky yet penetrating. Studded with notes of dried thyme, anise and pipe tobacco, the aroma emerges as pure Cabernet. The entry is plump, supple and refined, enriched by blending with small amounts of Petite Verdot and Merlot.The palate is full and round, and not dumbed-down by heavy over ripeness: it maintains its Columbia Valley cut and precision. And there's no doubt about this wine's ageability; the balance of fruit and chemistry is right to take this many years in the cellar. Learn More

The small vines that grow on this low-vigor, bright-red, windy ridge always produce pea-sized berries, tiny clusters, and perfectly low yields. The wine consistently exhibits natural acidity and great structure indicative of this special place. Learn More

Full-bodied, elegant, and rich with bold red fruits, white pepper, clove, and earth. Exceptionally food-friendly and age-worthy.

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Deep garnet-purple, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Montecillo Vineyard sings of crushed blackcurrants, dark plums and wild blueberries with indications of cedar chest, straight leaves, and lavender in addition to contacts of camphor and pencil shavings. Learn More

Grenache (Garnacha) "Gambrels of the Sky" comes from an Emily Dickinson poem entitled “I dwell in Possibility,” and though this feels a little lofty, it seemed appropriate for a wine dedicated to my remarkable grandmother, Frances Howard Peterson. Not only did she love poetry, she also loved cooking, science, and wine.

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Black cherry, plum, graphite, smoke, leather and anise endow this masculine, virile Cabernet Sauvignon with considerable personality. Pairing Grilled rib-eye with triple fried potatoes. Learn More

The Legan vineyard is a rugged own-rooted planting of Pinot Noir situated at 1,600’ above the tiny community of Coralitos. The hearty vines at Legan are surrounded by the dense Redwood forest of the Southern Santa Cruz Mountains and have been dry farmed since 1980 in deep sandy loam soil. The cooling influence of the nearby Monterey Bay allows for a long steady growing season that coaxes delicate nuance from the fruit grown here. This vineyard spoke to us the moment we set foot in it and thanks to the meticulous work of viticulturist Prudy Foxx we look forward to stewardship of this special site. Learn More