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If your dear old dad is a big spicy red drinker or prefers the nuance of a well made chardonnay we have options here for pop's for whatever he may enjoy drinking. Is he more of a whiskey or scotch man? Check out Jeremy's gift ideas here!
Reds
Failla 2021 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast $37.99
Aromatically the wine has a floral perfume, with notes of bright red fruits and hints of wild herbs. On the palate, the wine has juicy pomegranate seeds along with a structure of finesse and elegance.
Ancien 2018 Carneros Pinot Noir, Napa $42.99
Juicy cherry notes grace the palate and combine seamlessly with anise and hibiscus, ending on a savory. The palate is round and full of textural, mouth-coating tannins balanced by a bright acidity. Soft tannins, fresh berries and structured earth.
Brendel 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cooper's Reed, Napa Valley $39.99
Fresh aromas of eucalyptus and vibrant red and black fruits. The palate follows the nose and finishes with a thread of softer tannins than you would expect from Napa Valley Cabernet.
Kith & Kin 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley $43.99
Beautifully complex and rich aromatics of bright cassis and ripe red fruit jump out of the glass upon first encounter. This wine opens with bright raspberry, softening through the mid-palate with notes of toffee, cocoa, and crème brulee.
Frog's Leap 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford, Napa Valley $67.99
Cassis-currant aromas, the classic notes of Rutherford Dust, earthen flavors of cedar and black olive and a velvety, plush mouthfeel.
Ghost Block 2019 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville, Napa Valley $76.99
Aromas of blackberry and plum along with dusty earth and leather with hints of bay leaf and baking spices. On the palate, layers of cassis, boysenberry and black cherry. The refined, beautifully integrated tannins create a balanced long lush finish.
Stolpman 2020 Syrah Estate, Ballard Canyon $29.99
Red fruits fill the palate with a subtle hint of peppermint. Balanced acidity with threads of dried herbs. The finish is still packed full of wonderful fruit with a hint of Smokey bbq on the finish.
Joyce 2019 Syrah Tondre Grapefield Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County $28.99
Aromas of black fruits, peppercorns, dried lavender, minty herb, crushed violets, and forest floor. Plate of black raspberry, pomegranate, damson plum, liquid violets, embers, and mixed spices
S.C. Pannell 2018 Shiraz "Field St." McLaren Vale $24.99
Violets, raspberry coulis and the beautiful perfume of fresh berries. The nose is intoxicating. It’s all about the purity of the fruit with the added complexity of a bush track in summer. Medium-bodied, velvety, plush, even and long. Lovely earthy tannins clean up the finish. Nothing overblown, all in balance.
Dry Creek Vineyard 2019 Old Vine Zinfadel, Sonoma County $38.99
Aromatics of blackberry, boysenberry and fresh raspberry with notes of cocoa powder, cardamom, toasty cedar and nutmeg. On the palate, brambly layers of black cherry, blackberry and boysenberry, with nuances of coriander, and espresso. Bright acidity complimented by a long, lingering finish. The tannins are structured, but soft, and lend a round, rich mouthfeel.
Brown Estate 2019 Zinfandel, Napa Valley $43.99
Kumquat, exotic spice, wild strawberries, raspberries, Rainier cherry. Time in glass reveals guava nectar, orange creamsicle, and traces of smoked meat, saddle, and graphite
Casarena 2018 Malbec Naoki's Vineyard, Mendoza $28.99
On the nose this wine is beautifully floral with hints of plum and fresh red fried with a bit of spice at the end. Light mouth feel for this big bold Malbec and still giving it a polished tannic finish.
Whites
Robert Sinskey 2017 White Wine "Abraxas" Scintilla Sonoma Vineyard, Carneros $35.99
Abraxas’ aromas and flavors transport you to a garden party in the South with floral hints of lilac, gardenia, magnolia flowers and fresh fruit notes of apricot or white peach, pear and lychee backed by classic Riesling mineral characteristics and hints of lime. The citrus notes add a crisp and refreshingly long finish.
Scattered Peaks 2020 Fume Blanc, Napa Valley $17.99
This wine is almost too easy to drink with a lovely fruity mid palate. With high toned grapefruit and sultry tropical fruit on the palate the acidity keeps this wine balanced and easy to drink.
Chateau Montelena 2019 Chardonnay, Napa Valley $63.99
Opens with cinnamon and ripe peach, bolstered by aromas of melon, fig, and pear. More fruity than floral upon release, there’s nonetheless plenty of honeysuckle and spice, softening to green apple and vanilla. Initially fused with lemon curd and ripe orange, there’s dynamic tension transitioning to the midpalate between the suppleness of summer stonefruit and the austere acid beneath. The citrus lingers as well, amidst a billowy texture that bolsters the bare minerality, contrasted only by the whisper-soft hint of fresh baked bread.
Eden Rift 2017 Estate Chardonnay, Cienega Valley $42.99
It is bright with notes of exotic citrus as well as Bosc pear, lemon zest, orange cream, white flowers and mineral notes. On the palate, it is richly textured yet replete with acidity.
Kokomo 2019 Chardonnay, Peters Vineyard, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast $30.99
Displays flavors of ripe pineapple and vibrant minerality accompanied by mouth-watering natural acidity typically found in Peters Vineyard. This Chardonnay is elegant enough to pair with delicate foods and delicious enough to drink by itself.
Goldschmidt 2020 Chardonnay "Singing Tree", Russian River Valley $18.99
Fragrant aromas of white peach, melon, and nectarine. Complex, boasting flavors of citrus, peach, fig, honey, and spice. Well-balanced with a creamy texture and a firm structure. Very lightly oaked. A savory minerality shows in the long finish.
Tablas Creek 2020 Cotes de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District, Paso Robles $28.99
An elegant nose of apricots cut with lemon, Asian spices, and crushed rock. The mouth is balanced right between Viognier and Grenache Blanc character, with flavors of nectarine and lemon verbena. A clean, fresh, and elegant finish rounds out the wine, leaving a lingering impression of sea spray minerality.
Jules Taylor 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand $20.99
It embraces concentrated tropical fruit flavors of passion fruit, pineapple, and notes of citrus complimented with fresh lemongrass. Juicy and dry with a nice acidity makes for the perfect spring/ summer time treat.