A hidden gem from the renowned Girardin family, who have been crafting wines in Burgundy since 1570. Sourced from vineyards planted in the 1970s and nestled between the Premier Cru vineyards of 1er Cru Clos Rousseau and 1er Cru La Maladiere, this Bourgogne overdelivers for its appellation. Made from 25-year-old vines, it is fermented with native yeasts and aged for 12 months in a combination of French oak and stainless steel, creating subtle richness while preserving freshness. Bright orchard fruit and citrus notes are complemented by a creamy texture and vibrant acidity, making it an excellent pairing with oysters, seafood, fish, and light poultry dishes.

From one of Bordeaux's finest vintages, the 2015 Château Fonplégade is an elegant, organically and biodynamically farmed Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé. Predominantly Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc, it offers expressive aromas and flavors of black cherry, blackberry, ripe plum, violet, dark chocolate, espresso, licorice, and subtle crushed stone. Rich and polished, the wine is framed by velvety tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, refined finish. Drinking beautifully now with decanting, it also has the structure to age gracefully for years to come. An exceptional pairing with filet mignon, ribeye, rack of lamb, duck breast, braised short ribs, wild mushroom risotto, and aged cheeses.

For more than 40 years, Turnbull has been deeply rooted in the culture and history of Napa Valley, dedicated to producing exceptional wines and delivering an authentic Napa Valley experience. Guided by a long-term commitment to sustainability, every wine is estate-grown, allowing careful attention to every step of the grape growing and winemaking process.

A dark garnet core with a brooding cardinal rim, the-2022 Palermo-opens with notes of crunchy cassis, muddled boysenberry, ripe elderberry chapparal and cedar. The palate continues many of the aromatics with traces of cassis, blackberry, savory and thyme. Effuse with ripe dark fruits but also complex savory tones, the wine closes with long and soft tannin chains and hints of licorice, black pepper and star anise.

A cult-status Syrah from Manfred Krankl, Distenta V is a powerful yet refined Rhône-inspired blend led predominantly by Syrah, with small amounts of Grenache, Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre, and other varieties. Intensely aromatic, offering dark berries, violet, exotic spice, and crushed stone. The palate is richly textured and layered, with firm, polished tannins, remarkable depth, and a long, expressive finish. Produced in extremely limited quantities.

An artisanal Rhône-based winery in the Ojai Valley. Owners and winemakers Nikolas and Julia Krankl are hyper-focused on quality over quantity, producing a miniscule 1,900 cases annually. Following in the footsteps of his iconic food and wine family, Nik trained with Jim Binns of Andremily and Manfred Krankl of Sine Qua Non and in 2017, launched his and Julia’s own label. The couple sources pristine grapes from a who’s who of Santa Barbara County’s Grand Cru vineyards including Bien Nacido, Stolpman, and Sanford and Benedict. Each year, Nikolas and Julia craft their own distinctive artwork for their bottles and custom wooden boxes, which change annually to express the individuality of each new vintage. Through ever-evolving art mediums such as photography, woodcuts, Polaroid emulsion lifts, paint and collage – every label tells a story. Despite their limited production, Nikolas and Julia Krankl have been recognized by renowned wine reviewers Lisa Perotti Brown, Antonio Galloni, James Suckling, Jeb Dunnuck and Erin Brooks. They have been called “rising stars,” and by their second vintage had already scored a perfect 100-points for their 2018 Syrah, “Off The Record” and then again for their 2022 Syrah, “Life and Death.” Their wines have garnered high praise from Rhône-expert Jeb Dunnuck, scoring 96+ on every wine they have produced. We receive one bottle per year!

is a highly acclaimed, rare California wine produced by Nikolas Krankl (son of Sine Qua Non's Manfred Krankl). The name "Brain Teaser" references a book on mental health. A blend containing 77% Syrah, 11.5% Petite Sirah, and 11.5% Graciano, characterized by notes of blackberries, pepper, and violet. The name is inspired by Julia Krankl's book "The 21st Minute". Known for being opulent, creative, and "cult" quality, produced in limited quantities. These wines are highly sought after and often sold through allocated, high-end retailers. We receive one bottle per year.

An iconic Napa Valley Cabernet from one of California's most respected producers. Aged exclusively in American oak barrels, this vintage offers rich aromas of black cherry, cassis, plum, cedar, vanilla, and baking spice. The palate is full-bodied and elegantly structured, with polished tannins and a long, balanced finish. While approachable now, it has the depth and structure to continue developing beautifully in the cellar. An exceptional pairing with prime steaks, lamb, braised short ribs, and aged cheeses.

At a minimum, it takes three years from gently hand-planting each individual vine to the first harvest. However, that initial crop is quite small and it will be another two to three years before the vines really hit their stride. After harvest, fruit destined for the Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon will spend an additional two years in barrel before bottle aging in our cellar prior to release. At best, it’s six solid years of farming, winemaking and cellaring before we can pull that first cork. 2010 "The Estate" is the current library vintage, and drinking beautifully.