1000 STORIES, BOURBON BARREL AGED, CABERNET SAUVIGNON
In the second half of the 19th Century, explorers flocked to the American West in search of freedom and fortune. Crafted with their stories in mind, Prospectors’ Proof Cabernet Sauvignon celebrates the qualities of adventure and optimism. This rich, full-flavored Cabernet Sauvignon expresses a pioneering spirit along with signature bourbon barrel notes of charred vanilla and dried herbs.
1000 STORIES, CHARDONNAY, BOURBON BARREL AGEd, 2018
Chardonnay 2018 Our inaugural Chardonnay melds the rich character of 1000 Stories’ bourbon barrel-aged wines with California’s most celebrated white grape variety. The 2018 vintage hails from coveted regions throughout the state, including the cool-climate vines of Monterey County.
ANGRY BUNCH, ZINFANDEL, LODI, 2016
Robust concentrated fruit with a ripe texture & juicy mouthfeel blends with hints of spice & vanilla to create a powerful yet wellbalanced palate.
CAKEBREAD CELLARS, SAUVIGNON BLANC, NAPA VALLEY, 2018
Intense melon and citrus fruit aromas with delicate floral and herbal notes and a slight touch of oak are confirmed on this wine's vibrantly fruity palate, which shows a refined acidity balanced by a crisp texture.
CARTLIDGE & BROWNE, MERLOT
Since its first release in 1980, Cartlidge & Browne has won the hearts of consumers who appreciate premium quality wine at modest prices. Paul Moser, winemaker for the past 25 years, a Stanford grad who trained in Burgundy and the Loire Valley, finds the right balance between California fruit and European styling.
CHALK HILL, CHARDONNAY, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, 2018
Chalk Hill, Russian River Valley, CA. The Chalk Hill wines are all Estate grown, bottled and produced on the 1277 acre Chalk Hill Estate with 280 acres grown to vine. The incredible diversity of terroir coupled with a site driven philosophy and meticulous attention to detail allow Chalk Hill to create world-class wines of power and elegance. The vineyard has several clones of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet on the Estate along with a variety of soil types all within the single estate which makes it a place where both Burgundian and Bordeaux varietals can be grown.
CLAYHOUSE, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SAN LUIS
The grape source is the Red Cedar Vineyard in Paso Robles. To create this wine, we utilized two different blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon fruit. The predominate block lies on a steep, sloping terrace of Rincon clay loam. It is unique, and features very well-drained soil, which must be heavily cover cropped for protection against erosion. The additional Cabernet Sauvignon fruit comes from a block which consists of fine sandy loam and is well-suited for growing wine grapes.
GARY FARREL, PINOT NOIR, RUSSIAN RIVER SELECTION
Gary Farrell was a passionate believer in great vineyards. Long before the Russian River Valley made its mark on the world stage, Gary was out exploring vineyards in the early 1980s to identify grapes from the most promising sites in the valley. With an uncannily prophetic eye to the future, the first wine he produced under the Gary Farrell label was a 1982 Pinot Noir sourced from what would eventually become two of the Russian River Valley’s premier vineyards: Rochioli and Allen.
GROTH, SAUVIGNON BLANC, NAPA VALLEY
In 1981, Dennis and Judy Groth purchased 121 acres in Napa Valley's Oakville appellation ? prime Cabernet Sauvignon land. The wines gained immediate recognition and Robert Parker awarded the 1985 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon the distinction of California's first 100 point wine. The Groths have since purchased another 44 acres in the Hillview vineyard in Yountville. Making great wine takes dedication and experience. Vineyard manager, Ben Benson, joined Groth in 1982. His years of experience at the estate have helped him identify the ideal vines to plant in the each location, matching soil types to rootstock, to grape clone, to trellising. Michael Weis, winemaker since 1994, has more than three decades of experience with Oakville grapes and wines. In addition to their legendary Cabernets, Groth also produces consistently fine Chardonnay, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc.
HONIG, SAUVIGNON BLANC, NAPA VALLEY
This wine offers notes of white peaches, herbs and crushed stones. It’s fresh with impressive balance. The crisp acidity is well supported by a core of ripe fruit and minerality. No loose ends. Delicious finish. A blend of 92% sauvignon blanc, 7% semillon and 1% muscat.
J VINEYARDS, PINOT NOIR, MULTI AVA, 2017
Founded by Judy Jordan in 1986, J Vineyards & Winery began as a producer of critically-acclaimed sparkling wines like our J Vintage Brut, J Late-Disgorged Vintage Brut, Brut Rose, and Cuvee 20 Brut. However, Judy, always curious and innovating, came to the realization that her vineyards would also be ideal for producing site-specific, cool-climate Russian River Valley varietal wines like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris. J is renowned for its hospitality and we encourage you to visit our acclaimed tasting room, the J Signature Bar, at our winery just south of the charming village of Healdsburg, California. In fact, Sunset Magazine named J the Best Tasting Room in the West.
JOSH CELLARS, CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Joseph Carr was an award winning Sommelier and international wine industry executive who set out on his own in 2005 and founded Joseph Carr Winery in Carneros, California. It was, as Mr. Carr says, a chance to follow a dream. “We’re a family owned company dedicated to making world class, handcrafted wines. We work with small growers, coopers and winemakers producing elegant, sophisticated, yet approachable wines from Napa Valley, Carneros, and the North Coast of California.”
KEN WRIGHT, PINOT NOIR, ABBOTT CLAIM VINEYARD, 2016
The seed for a career in wine was planted squarely in Bourbon country of Lexington, Kentucky. While waiting tables to put himself through school, Ken was exposed to fine wines from regions around the world. The passion became avocation when Ken left the Bluegrass State to attend enology and viticulture classes at UC-Davis. Eight years were spent winemaking for Ventana Vineyards, Chalone and Talbott Vineyards in Monterey County of California’s central coast.
PATZ & HALL, PINOT NOIR, SONOMA COAST, 2016
Founded in 1988, Patz & Hall has become one of California’s most highly regarded wineries crafting Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that authentically reflect California’s greatest vineyards. In Patz & Hall’s state-of-the-art, purpose-built winery in Sonoma, both traditional and cutting-edge techniques are applied, including use of unique, custom-made French oak barrels. To reveal the distinct identity of the legendary sites it works with, Patz & Hall applies a consistent winemaking approach that has been refined to underscore the finesse, depth and complexity of each vineyard. Located in the Sonoma Coast, Carneros (Napa Valley), Russian River Valley, Mendocino County and Santa Lucia Highlands, these vineyards span California’s finest winegrowing regions.
PEAK RANCH, PINOT NOIR, 2016
Located on the eastern end of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA on Santa Rosa Road, Peake Ranch is a 105-acre parcel with 50 acres of vines. The plantings include seven different clones of Pinot Noir, three clones of Chardonnay and two each of Syrah and Grenache. The plantings are all along a hill that covers most of the ranch, exposing the vines to the cool air that comes off the Pacific and into the Santa Ynez Valley. The combination of North, South, East and West facing slopes coupled with the exposure to varying degrees of the cool wind give the vineyard a diversity of fruit flavor profiles that is unique for a ranch of our size.
rutherford ranch, sauvignon blanc, napa valley
Three Generations Committed to Sustainability and the Crafting of Fine Wines Growing premium grapes has been a tradition in our family for the past fifty years. For three generations we have explored and cultivated some of our state’s finest vineyards and farmlands resulting in a portfolio of wines that represents the rich diversity of California’s outstanding appellations.
sanford, pinot noir, fountain hills, 2015
Once the first - always the first. In 1971, the first pioneering vineyards in Santa Barbara were planted at Sanford Winery. This renowned cool climate AVA was not only launched by the planting of the Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, but also expanded to neighbors’ plantings through cuttings from this vineyard. For over 40 years now, this iconic vineyard has set the standard for quality in the region and is also home to the oldest Pinot Noir vines in the county.
scott family estate, pinot noir, russian river valley
Three Generations Committed to Sustainability and the Crafting of Fine Wines Growing premium grapes has been a tradition in our family for the past fifty years. For three generations we have explored and cultivated some of our state’s finest vineyards and farmlands resulting in a portfolio of wines that represents the rich diversity of California’s outstanding appellations.
seaglass, pinot noir, 2016
At Trinchero Family Estates, our passion for winemaking and delivering the most inspiring flavors from around the globe began more than 60 years ago. In 1947, brothers John and Mario Trinchero traveled to St. Helena, California, near the renowned Napa Valley growing region, and purchased Sutter Home Winery. With its first Sutter Home harvest in 1948, the Trinchero Family crushed three tons of grapes, beginning a long and fruitful history as one of the world’s leading producers of fine wines.
sebastiani, cabernet sauvignon, sonoma county
The icon of Sonoma County since 1904. You learn a lot over 106 years - how to identify and plant the best sites, how to farm each block throughout the growing season and how to vinify each individual lot. Today, under the direction of winemaker Mark Lyon, who has been with the winery for more than 30 years, Sebastiani is producing the finest wines in its long and storied history. With the spotlight on single vineyards (Cherryblock) and sub-appellations (Sonoma Valley, Alexander Valley, Carneros and Russian River Valley), Sebastiani is generating high scores and enthusiastic support from the trade and consumers.
shafer, chardonnay, red shoulder, 2018
Shafer Vineyards is a 30,000 case winery in Napa Valley’s Stags Leap District managed by the father and son team of John and Doug Shafer. The Shafer family owns and farms 200 acres of vineyards, sources for Shafer’s Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Syrah.
silverado vineyards, cabernet sauvignon, napa county
“The beginning of vine planting is like the beginning of mining for precious metals: the winegrower also ‘prospects’.” - Robert Louis Stevenson, The Silverado Squatters, 1880 A century later, the Miller family began the journey Stevenson described, establishing Silverado Vineyards in 1981. “It was beautiful land, and it was land that was working,” says Diane Miller of their first vineyards, purchased in the 1970s. Diane and Ron sold their grapes to some of Napa’s best vintners, who made award winning wines from them year after year.
silverado vineyards, sauvignon blanc, miller ranch, napa valley (1l)
“The beginning of vine planting is like the beginning of mining for precious metals: the winegrower also ‘prospects’.” - Robert Louis Stevenson, The Silverado Squatters, 1880 A century later, the Miller family began the journey Stevenson described, establishing Silverado Vineyards in 1981. “It was beautiful land, and it was land that was working,” says Diane Miller of their first vineyards, purchased in the 1970s. Diane and Ron sold their grapes to some of Napa’s best vintners, who made award winning wines from them year after year.
stag’s leap wine cellars, chardonnay, hands of time, napa valley, 2016
Considered one of the “first growths” of Napa Valley, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars produces renowned Cabernet Sauvignon from its historic Stags Leap District estate vineyards. Founded in 1970, the winery brought international recognition to California winemaking and the Napa Valley when the 1973 S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon won the now famous 1976 Paris Tasting, also known as the “Judgment of Paris.” Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars’ three estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignons-CASK 23, S.L.V. and FAY-are among the most highly regarded and collected Cabernet Sauvignons worldwide.
talbott, chardonnay, sleepy hollow vineyard, monterey county, 2014
In 1982, Robb Talbott began planting his original Diamond T Estate vineyard on a cold, windswept mountaintop in Carmel Valley. Conventional wisdom was against him, and many said the steep, exposed site with its massive shale boulders was “too cold,” “too difficult to plant” and “too challenging to grow on.” But Robb had a vision-a vision he held on to as he prepared the cliff-side vineyard by hand, breaking apart its massive boulders with a 12-pound sledgehammer. “It all began with my first taste of a great Burgundy,” says Robb.Diamond T Vineyard Map “That experience profoundly shaped my palate, and as I grew older I knew that I wanted to create unique and exceptional Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs.
the franc, cabernet franc, cosentino winery, lodi, central valley
Cosentino Winery produces more than 30 award-winning wines, hand-crafted from small lots of high quality fruit. Inspired by the artistic approach to winemaking and the natural characteristics of the grapes, Mitch Cosentino lets his palate guide him. The production of each wine varies from year to year, based on the quality and yield of the vintage.