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Join us Saturday as customer favorite Brian Leger will be showing the new winery Force & Grace, along side The Calling, and Girard!
Force and Grace
Swiss-born Jean Hoefliger is an artisan, a scientist and a seeker of knowledge who has pursued a lifelong passion for fine wine on a global scale. A believer in hands-on learning and collaborative thinking, Jean holds a degree in enology from the Changins wine school in Switzerland and honed his skills at Michel Schlumberger and Hartford Family in Sonoma; Château Carbonnieux and Château Lynch-Bages in Bordeaux; and Meerlust in South Africa. From 2001 to 2005, Jean served as the winemaker for Newton Vineyard in Napa Valley, building an impeccable reputation. In 2006, Jean joined the founding team at Alpha Omega Winery in Napa Valley as Winemaker and General Manager, merging his skill for business and production. Led by founder Joseph Carr's vision, Jean has meticulously crafted the Force & Grace portfolio to reveal the natural artistry, grace and power at the heart of California's best appellations.
2022 Force and Grace Carneros Chardonnay
Boasts an aromatic nose of crisp apples, ripe melon, and sweet citrus. The bright palate draws on flavors of lemon and Fuyu persimmon, with an edge of stony minerality. Oak aging adds complex notes of vanilla, brioche, toasted coconut, and hints of cinnamon, swathed in a wonderfully rich texture and complemented by fresh balancing acidity.
93 DC, 92 JS, 91 JD
| Sale $26.99 |
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2021 Force and Grace Napa Cabernet
On the palate, the Napa Valley Cabernet presents bright concentrated flavors of plum, dried cherry, blackberry fruit leather and black tea, supported by rich silky tannins and integrated acidity. The finish lingers with evolving notes of cedar, cacao, nutmeg, and licorice. Blend: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec
94 DC, 93 WE, 92 JS
| Sale $44.99 |
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The Calling
Jim Nantz, famed CBS sports commentator, and Peter Deutsch, founder and CEO of Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, have created a portfolio of classic Sonoma wines from some of the most respected vineyards in the region.
The Calling wines are now quality standards for the Sonoma region with more than fifty 90+ ratings since the first vintage in 2012. Each region and vineyard site were chosen carefully for the vines that were planted and the style of wine produced. These wines are a true testament to the greatness that is possible when you follow your calling in life. James MacPhail is the winemaker. Since 2002, James has produced over 100 different chards and points with 90+ scores.
2022 The Calling Dutton Ranch Russian River Chardonnay
Generous and expressive, with heavy juicy tangerine, lemon curd and Honeycrisp apple flavors that sing out on a mouthwatering frame, while hints of lemon verbena, ginger, citrus zest and green tea emerge on the finish.
92 WS
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2019 The Calling Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Plum red in color with aromas of blackberry, toasted spices, and vanilla. The palate is rich, elegant and beautifully structured with layers of black plum, blueberry, and roasted coffee, with a hint of French oak. Supple tannins complement the fruit and racy acidity, leading to a juicy and long finish.
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Girard
For the past 40+ years, Girard has been singularly dedicated to ensuring balance in our wines. Our decades-long relationship with growers along with small-batch fermentation techniques and meticulous blending, consistently produces award-winning wines that offer richness, complexity, and balance in each sip.
2022 Girard Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Bright and clear in the glass, this wine reveals aromas of grapefruit and Meyer lemon with hints of just ripe pineapple. Light-bodied but round in texture, the crisp acidity and a lively flavor of white peach and melon lead to a vibrant, fresh finish.
90 JS
| Sale $16.99 |
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2021 Girard Carneros Chardonnay
The nose is richly layered with scents of toasted oak, Meyer lemon, white peach and wet stone minerality. Medium weight and creamy textured on the palate, flavors of yellow apple, stone fruit, lemon meringue pie, and hints of sea spray abound, leading to a supple and refreshing finish. Big in its youth, this wine is enjoyable now and will reward those who can patiently cellar it away for a few years.100% Chardonnay.
91 JS, 90 WA
| Sale $22.99 |
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2021 Girard Napa Valley Cabernet
Rich, complex aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry, mocha and vanilla on the nose. Full-bodied and bold, bramble fruit flavors mingle on the palate with notes of espresso and cedar while firm tannins lend structure and lead to a long, smooth finish.
93 WE, 92 JS
| Sale $31.99 |
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2021 Girard Napa Valley Artistry
The 2021 Artistry is a complex and sophisticated wine. The nose reveals aromas of cassis, black cherry swirling with aromas of vanilla, espresso and tobacco. The palate is rich and full-bodied with flavors of ripe, lush black fruits, hints of chocolate and savory spice. Firm and refined tannins framed by well-integrated oak provide structure and balance leading to a lingering finish. Blend: 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Malbec, 8% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc.
93 WS, 92 JS, 91 WA
| Sale $49.99 |
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