STARS of Cabernet | Peninsula: January 29th, 2025

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The Château concept was introduced in the XIX century in France as a way to honor creative mastery of winegrowers from Bordeaux.Almaviva was the first wine in Chile created under this French Château concept, taking into account exceptional terroir, one unique bodega and one technical team – the three of which are dedicated exclusively to the production of one wine of unparalleled quality and excellence.In 1997, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, Chairman of the Advisory Board of Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA, and Eduardo Guilisasti Tagle, Chairman of Viña Concha y Toro S.A., sealed a partnership agreement with a view to create an exceptional Franco-Chilean wine called Almaviva.Produced under the joint technical supervision of both partners, the first vintage achieved immediate international success upon its launch in 1998.

Pouring:
-ALMAVIVA Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021
-EPU Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021

Founded by vintners Scott & Kathleen Dalecio, Dalecio Family Wines produces small lots of distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon from its estate vineyard in Rutherford and other coveted vineyards in the Pritchard Hill, Diamond Mountain and Coombsville areas. Also crafted are single vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines from renowned Platt and Reuling vineyards (Sonoma Coast).With the talented winemaking team of Philippe Melka and Maayan Koschitzky, our objective is creating unique wines that reflect the place where they are grown and express the meticulous attention to detail and spirit of all those involved in their development. In the winery, it’s quality over quantity with minimal intervention and a keen focus on capturing the subtle nuances of the vineyards and vintage.

Pouring:
-Dalecio Family Wines, Chardonnay, Platt Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, 2019
-Dalecio Family Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2018
-Dalecio Family Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Mountain District, 2019
-Dalecio Family Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, RESERVE, Napa Valley, 2019

From the founders of Schrader Cellars, Double Diamond is a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon that over delivers on every level, made for those who expect nothing less than perfection in every detail of their life. Under the guidance of renowned winemaker Thomas Brown, Double Diamond is crafted with the same relentless pursuit of quality and impeccable provenance that has made Schrader Cellars one of Napa’s most coveted producers of Cabernet Sauvignon.

Pouring:
-Double Diamond, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley, United States, 2019
-Double Diamond, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley, United States, 2021

THE MENTOR & THE STUDENT Guided by the tutelage of Chris Carpenter and their timeworking together at Lokoya, Cardinale, and La Jota, Jason Court established Evidence Wines. AsJason says, "One of the big reasons for my mentor Chris Carpenter's success has been hisfocus on 'understanding' the specific terroir in the Napa Valley. With Evidence, I try alwaysto apply that approach, while adding my own stylistic twists... not unlike reinterpreting afood recipe to present my own specific flavor profiles and nuances." Experience foryourself this dual legacy and the exceptional wines crafted by both esteemed winemakers.

Pouring:
-Evidence-of the matter, Mt Veeder Cabernet, 2019
-Evidence-of the matter, Mt Veeder Cabernet, 2021
-Evidence-of divine Intervention, Coombsville, 2021
-Evidence- of Harmonic Resonance, Edna Valley Gruner Veltliner, 2023

Fairest Creature was founded in 2018 with the belief that winemakers’ blending is the most important element of making a great Cabernet Sauvignon, and that wine styles are the distinct reflection of winemakers who make them.With these ideas in mind, we brought together Napa Valley’s top talents -- Thomas Brown, Philippe Melka and Benoit Touquette, as well as master of blending Michel Rolland – to create the Fairest Creature line of ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Starting with the same grapes from the finest vineyards in Napa (St. Helena, Oakville, Rutherford), each of these winemakers hand-crafted his own signature Cabernet Sauvignon, expressing within each bottle his own uniquely winemaking style and talent.

Pouring:
-Fairest Creature, Perihelios Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019
-Fairest Creature, Polyspline Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019
-Fairest Creature, Sine Fine Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019
-Fairest Creature, Flow State Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022

Far Niente Wine Estates represents a legacy of excellence and stewardship that spans over 135 years, uniting the wines and vineyards under a single vision of artistry, integrity, and community. Founded in 1885 by John Benson with the construction of the iconic Far Niente stone winery in the heart of Napa Valley, the estate has expanded over the years, preserving its heritage while advancing the craft of winemaking through the vision and dedication of the dreamers and doers who have shaped the luxury wine industry.

Pouring:
-Far Niente, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2023
-Far Niente, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2022
-Bella Union, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2022
-Nickel & Nickel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vaca Vista, Oak Knoll, Napa Valley, 2022

JAYSON WOODBRIDGE didn’t just want to make wine, he set out on a mission: to make a Cabernet Sauvignon that stood among the very best or not at all.For Jayson, there is no compromise, ever. He is an unrelenting perfectionist in his pursuit of balance in the winery and the vineyards. When you truly grasp that concept, you begin to understand how Hundred Acre, and now Fortunate Son, has become one of the world’s top wineries. FORTUNATE SON is the culmination of more than two decades searching for small jewel vineyards and the fruit from them, handcrafted in the same, meticulous way as Hundred Acre. The 2018 vintage of Fortunate Son was made at Hundred Acre’s underground winery: The RING. In the future, Fortunate Son will be crafted at our new winery: The Fortunate Son Winery at the Historic David Fulton Vineyard Established in 1860. These wines are all brooding, elegant weapons, seductive and haunting, they will get your full attention and your love and become an integral part of your cellar’s strength.

Pouring:
-Fortuante Son, The Diplomat Red Blend, Napa 2021
-Fortunate Son, The Dreamer Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa 2021
-Fortunate Son, The Warrior Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa 2021
-Fortunate Son, The Visionary Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa 2021

At Lithology, we draw inspiration from Napa Valley’s ancient terrain, crafting wines as layered as the soils from which they emerge. Rooted in the original stone building on Meadowood Lane, our winery is a testament to our commitment to tradition and innovation. Our grapes are sourced from esteemed vineyards in Oakville, Rutherford, and St. Helena, where hot days and cool nights foster the ideal conditions for producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.Guided by a visionary team, including owner Alejandro Bulgheroni, an esteemed international vintner and entrepreneur renowned for his humanitarian and ecological endeavors, Lithology embodies a spirit of innovation and excellence. Alejandro’s trust in our team, which includes the dynamic trio of winemaker Matt Sands, geologist Philippe Melka, and global wine influencer Michel Rolland, fuels our pursuit of enigmatic creativity and unparalleled quality.

Pouring:
-Lithology Estate, Sauvignon Blanc, 2022
-Lithology, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021
-Lithology, Beckstoffer To Kalon, 2021

As co-proprietors of Melka Estates, Philippe and Cherie produce four distinct labels that reflect their philosophy of soil driven wines: Metisse from Napa Valley, Mekerra from Sonoma Valley, Majestique from sites around the world and CJ, also from Napa Valley.CJ is a Cabernet based wine that continues to be inspired by Chloe & Jeremy, their children. Mekerra has 4 wines in production coming from their 15 acre vineyard site in Knights Valley. Majestique has 2 wines, one from Paso Robles and another from Saint Emilion. Metisse is the brand coming from 3 single vineyard sites within the Napa Valley -Jumping Goat, Montbleau & Martinez. All three Metisse vineyard designates have garnered top barrel lot when presented at Auction Napa Valley. Their total annual production is only 3,000 cases.

Pouring:
-Mekerra Estate Proprietary White Knights Valley
-Melka, CJ Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley,
-Metisse Martinez Vineyard Pritchard Hill, Napa Valley,

Mount Eden Vineyards is a small historic wine estate perched at 2000 feet overlooking Silicon Valley in the Santa Cruz Mountain Appellation, about 50 miles south of San Francisco. Founded in 1945, it is recognized as one of the original “boutique” California winery properties, focusing on small lots of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Mount Eden’s lineage of estate bottled Chardonnay and Pinot Noir is the longest in California. Planted in austere, infertile Franciscan shale on a cool, exposed mountaintop, these low-yielding estate vineyards have consistently produced world-class wines for over a half-century. In 2007 Mount Eden acquired an additional 55 acre wine estate in the Saratoga foothills, which was christened Domaine Eden.Mount Eden Vineyards also produces non-estate Chardonnays from the central coast, primarily Edna Valley. They have great success making Chardonnay from the Wolff Vineyard and are continually recognized as making outstanding wines from that region.Since 1981 Jeffrey Patterson has guided the winemaking and grape growing at Mount Eden. His emphasis is on wine growing rather than winemaking; and an obsession with gentleness and naturalness in the handling of the grapes and wines is his ongoing passion.

Pouring:
-Mount Eden, Estate Chardonnay, Santa Crus Mountains, 2021
-Mount Eden, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains, 2019
-Mount Eden, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains, 2015
-Domaine Eden, Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains, 2019

We are a second generation, family-owned winery that farms two exceptional vineyards and produces expressive, complex and age-worthy wines. We believe that wine and food are best enjoyed together, and offer both when you visit our estate. We believe in creating a business that can last generations, and keep sustainability in mind when making decisions.We’re over 20 years into our farming and winemaking journey. Richard Niner discovered Paso Robles in the 1990s and immediately fell in love with the land and the people. In both he saw potential to compete with premier wine regions around the world. He purchased his first vineyard in 2001 and added Heart Hill Vineyard in 2003. That year marked our first vintage: a small bottling of Bordeaux wines. The tasting room and winery opened in Spring of 2010 and Richard purchased Jespersen Ranch in 2012. In 2013 his son Andy took over the business with the goal of continuing his Dad’s legacy. We’ve been farming vineyards and making wine for over 20 years. We currently farm two distinct sites. At Heart Hill Vineyard in the Willow Creek District of Paso Robles we grow rich and layered varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Syrah. At our coastal Jespersen Ranch in the Edna Valley we farm expressive, complex wines including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Albarino and Grenache.

Pouring:
-NINER, Fog Catcher, Paso Robles, Willow Creek, 2021
-HEART HILL 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, Willow Creek, 2021
-Niner Wine Estates, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, Willow Creek and Genesseo District, 2021

Spanning 1,682 acres, our Estate boasts 224 acres of meticulously cultivated vineyards across 15 distinct areas. Nestled among three ridgelines and two valleys, Priest Ranch leverages its diverse landscape to produce wines of exceptional quality. By blending grapes from multiple blocks, we capture and showcase the unique characteristics of our property in every bottle.Each vineyard block is attentively managed to bring out the best in each grape varietal, ensuring that our multi-block wines embody the highest representation of Priest Ranch’s rich heritage and distinctive terroir.

Pouring:
-Priest Ranch, Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2023
-Priest Ranch, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2022
-Priest Ranch, SNAKE OIL Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2019
-Priest Ranch, REMEDY Red Blend, Napa Valley, 2019

Realm Cellars is one of Napa Valley’s most electrifying wine brands with estate vineyards in Stags Leap District, Pritchard Hill and Coombsville. From the brink of bankruptcy to an established Domaine, Scott Becker led Realm Cellars through a remarkable transformation rarely seen in the world of fine wine. Realm has been transformed into one of the most collected wineries in Napa Valley, with a vineyard portfolio that today exemplifies the beauty and longevity of Napa Valley. Shepherding a new era for Napa Valley, Realm is powered by a team of innovators and practical dreamers, redefining how we consume, engage and invest in wine.Realm is on a journey to create an estate and a legacy that lives up to the land’s potential. In addition to their Estate vineyards located in Stags Leap, Coombsville, and on Pritchard Hill, Realm partners with Napa Valley’s most prestigious and iconic wine growers and vineyard sites, including Beckstoffer Dr. Crane and Beckstoffer To Kalon.Realm’s portfolio of wines includes both proprietary blends and single vineyard wines all unified by a “style” best described as a creative tension between richness and precision, density and finesse, purity of fruit and nuance.Proprietary Blends: The Bard, The Tempest, The Absurd, Fidelio, Riverbound, Precious TwinSingle Vineyard Wines: Beckstoffer Dr. Crane, Beckstoffer To Kalon, Houyi VineyardEstate Wines: Farella Estate, Hartwell XX, Moonracer

Pouring:
-Realm Cellars, Proprietary Red, The Bard, Napa Valley, 2021
-Realm Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, Houyi, Napa Valley, 2022
-Realm Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, Moonracer, Stags Leap District, 2022

Robert (Bob) Foley began his winemaking career in the Napa Valley in 1977, having graduated from UC Davis with degrees in both Viticulture and Enology. He spent his first year working for Heitz Cellars, followed by 15 years as the founding winemaker for Markham Vineyards. In 1992 Bob began another 15 years as the founding winemaker for Pride Mountain Vineyards, and during this period he also created the highly acclaimed Switchback Ridge, Hourglass, Paloma, School House, and Engel Family wines. He now focuses on Robert Foley Vineyards, and is also the winemaker for Padis Vineyards and JennaMarise.In 1998 Robert Foley Vineyards bottled its flagship Claret and has since expanded and diversified its production to offer more of the big reds Bob is famous for – Petite Sirah, Merlot, Charbono, the limited-release Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon and Howell Mountain Merlot from our estate property, a Carneros Pinot Noir, a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, a Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon, The Griffin (red blend) and a Syrah that we call Kelly's Cuvée.The winery is located on Napa County’s Howell Mountain, where more than 1,500 barrels are housed in an extensive cave system (completed in 2008) for the production of Robert Foley wines. Our tasting room is open by appointment only, and is nothing fancy. It's all about the wine and not the show!Kimberly Jones Selections

Pouring:
-Robert Foley Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2018
-Robert Foley Vineyards, Claret, Napa Valley, 2018
-Robert Foley Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt Veeder, 2016

St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery is a 100% Estate Grown, sustainably farmed winery located in the renowned Rutherford growing region in the heart of Napa Valley. The winery combines French château estate tradition with Napa Valley terroir and a focus on Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and other red Bordeaux varieties.Committed to producing the highest quality estate wines without compromise, St. Supéry Estate Winery and Vineyards is proud to be certified Napa Green Vineyard and Napa Green Winery. With St. Supéry’s reputation based on its valuable Napa Valley properties, a primary goal is to support biodiversity and sustainability while continuing the founding vision of a Napa Valley château for generations to come.The winery was founded in 1982. After a decade of researching properties with the advice from Napa Valley’s most respected vintners, the founding family purchased Dollarhide Ranch, some 1,535 acres of unplanted land high in the northeastern mountains which today is planted to 500+ acres of vines and the source of distinctive estate Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon wines.The winery in Rutherford is home to winemaking, visitor facilities, and 35 acres planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. All the estate acreage owned by St. Supéry is farmed sustainably using minimal intervention and cultivation. In 2023, St. Supéry added a second estate vineyard in Rutherford planted to 42 acres of Sauvginon Blanc.In addition to being recognized for award winning wines, St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery champions wine education and exploration, offering a series of interactive wine experiences designed for all levels of wine enthusiasts. Since 2015, the winery is owned by CHANEL, Inc. and continues its mission of continuous quality improvement, while maintaining Napa Green Winery and Vineyard certifications to protect the environment for generations to come.

Pouring:
-St. Supéry, Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate, Napa Valley, 2021
-St. Supéry, Red Bordeaux Blend, Élu Estate, Napa Valley, 2019
-St. Supéry, Merlot, Rutherford Estate Vineyard, Napa Valley, 2019
-St. Supéry, Sauvignon Blanc, Dollarhide Estate Vineyard, Napa Valley, 2023

The Vice was founded with the belief that the best wine is not the one with the highest price tag—it’s the wine that’s the most meticulously crafted.We proudly craft wine from 15 of Napa’s 16 sub-regions, and are currently the only vintner offering such a diverse portfolio of Napa Valley under one label.From the vine to the bottle, we use only the best grapes from the very best vineyards. Our wines are crafted with minimal intervention and finished with only the minimal sulfites necessary to ensure stability in transportation and on the shelf.Four our Single Vineyard Wines, each batch is crafted from single grape varietals sourced from hand selected vineyards that best express the grape varietal and the region that it comes from.Our mission is to make exceptional Napa Valley wine, accessible.

Pouring:
-The Vice, Cabernet Sauvignon, "Coyote Loser", Howell Mountain, 2021
-The Vice, Cabernet Sauvignon, "The Five Peaks", Napa Valley, 2021
-The Vice, Cabernet Sauvignon, "The House", Napa Valley, 2022
-The Vice, Orange of Viognier, "Pickleball", Oak Knoll District, 2023

When you want the finest Cabernet Sauvignon, you turn to Oakville, in the heart of the Napa Valley. Surrounded by such favorites as Screaming Eagle, Dalla Valle, Rudd, Bond and Phelps’ Backus, you will find this tiny gem of a vineyard. Tierra Roja is Spanish for the rich, red, volcanic soils that impart a unique richness to the grapes from this site.Linda Neal, best known for over 20 years as a Vineyard Manager in Napa Valley, is the Grower/Vintner, farming Tierra Roja since 1987. The 2021 vintage marks a transition, the first year in the hands of the brilliant Winemaker, Benoit Touquette. Together they bring you the classic layers of complexity and elegance that you have come to expect and love from Tierra Roja, but taken to a new level of excellence.

Pouring:
-Tierra Roja Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA, 2022

Williams Selyem is an iconic producer of rare and exquisite Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Cabernet, crafted with unparalleled precision in the heart of California’s Russian River Valley. With over 135 acres of meticulously cultivated estate vineyards and exclusive partnerships with Sonoma County’s most exceptional growers, we embody the pinnacle of fine winemaking. Guided by our ethos, “Make the Best Wines from the Best Grapes from the Best Growers,” each bottle reflects a profound commitment to excellence and artistry.

Pouring:
-Williams Selyem, Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III, Rutherford, Napa Valley, United States, 2021
-Williams Selyem, Cabernet Sauvignon, Missouri Hopper Beckstoffer Vineyard, Napa Valley, United States, 2021
-Williams Selyem, Pinot Noir, Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard, Russian River Valley, United States, 2022

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Unlimited tasting, tray pass appetizers and charity silent auction

Unlimited tasting and charity silent auction

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9882 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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IAN BLACKBURN

I discovered the wine industry while working with Chef’s Thomas Keller and Joachim Splichal in the top dining rooms of Los Angeles. My passion redirected my career from restaurants/hotels to vineyards and wine-education. Now with over 25-years of experience hosting events; leading trips around the wine world; I published a wine book; produced my own wine called Beekeeper Cellars and sat for the difficult Master of Wine Exam! Today, I am considered one of the region's best wine educators and work for my 20,000 followers (follow me), visiting vineyards and wine regions and produce over 100 wine classes and events a year for my businesses and my team. 

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