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5. 2012 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon

Combining the S.L.V. and Fay; Aromas of black cherry, cola, currant and ripe figs begin the nose of this rich and…


6. 2014 L’Aventure Côte a Côte

Deep, full-bodied, gorgeously layered and with plenty of fine tannin, this big, rich 2014 is loaded with notions of…


7. Jackson Family 2013 Cardinale

Jackson Family 2013 Cardinale: Mt. Veeder, Spring Mountain, Howell Mountain, Oakville, and Diamond Mountain come…


8. Opus One NV “Overture”

Opus One NV "Overture": As a natural extension of the creation of the estate’s signature cuvée - Opus One - Overture’s…


9. 2013 HdV Chardonnay

2013 HdV Chardonnay: This Napa-Burgundy love child balances the finesse of  Romanée-Conti with the brashness of Hyde…


10. 2015 Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

2015 Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay: Blending from the two extreme vineyards of Camp Meeting Ridge and Seaview Ridge,…


1. 2013 Domaine Bertagna Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru

Domaine Bertagna Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru: This walled vineyard is overlooked by Clos Blanc De Vougeot Castle.…


2. 2013 Beaux Frères Upper Terrace Pinot Noir

Beaux Frères Upper Terrace Pinot Noir: This former pig farm now produces some of Oregon’s best Pinot Noir and is part…


3. 2013 Hawkshead First Vines Pinot Noir

Denis and Ulrike have a deep and loving involvement with the land. It really shines through in this wine crafted solely…


4. 2013 Frédéric Magnien Vosne Romanée Aux Champs Perdrix

An obsession with lunar-cycles and bio-dynamic methodology has helped Frédéric create phenomenal wine through his…


#5 2013 Cristom Eileen Vineyard Pinot Noir

This sustainable vineyard has developed a cult following throughout the world.  Blending a Californian approach to…


2013 Folium Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir

Famously the home of Ponsonby the goat, which just happens to produce some outstandingly vibrant Pinot Noir. Smoky…


2013 Flowers Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

This wine represents life at the extremes in Southern California. This unique slice of Sonoma harnesses the marine…


2013 Aurum Mathilde Pinot Noir

Aurum is in both name, and wine - a golden star of Pinot. Named for the winemaker’s eldest daughter, Mathilde exudes…


2013 Trapet-Rochelandet Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru La Petite Chapelle

Surfing the Côte de Nuits this Premier Cru is renowned for its concentration and elegance. “Think your child's hands…


2013 Domaine Chevalier Père & Fils Gevrey Chambertin Village

Situated in Côte de Nuits this traditional Burgundy is robust and complex with a youthful energy. Not to mention…


Top 10 Pinot Noirs from 2013

In a typically Dhall & Nash fashion we figured why not lighten the gloom of returning to work with a delicious Pinot…


#1: 2002 Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart Brut

In 1999, the Nicolas François Billecart 1959 vintage was voted the “Champagne of the Millennium,” - The '61 came…


#2: 2006 Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Brut Rosé

Named for the Grandam of this Maison - This wine embodies the essence of feminine poise and elegance. Held for 10 years…


#3: NV Armand de Brignac “Ace of Spades” Gold Brut

Touted as the most expensive Champagne and available in the infamous 30l 'Midas' bottle - this bad boy is worthy of…