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Russell From is the owner, winemaker, and sole employee of Herman Story wines. Russell is talented in the cellar, and has a keen eye for what a vineyard can and cannot do. What Read More...
does this mean?...It means you have one of the more talented winemakers from Paso Robles and Santa Barbara bringing some of the most exciting wines! Now, anybody will tell you that 2010 was not an easy vintage for the Central Coast, but as we tasted Russell's wines, it was obvious that he has come through with another rockin' set of releases!
We like to think of this wine as an alternative for California Chardonnay drinkers. It has the weight and heft of Chardonnay, but with a completely different set of flavors and tactile sensations. The Tom Boy is a blend of 79% Viognier and 29% Roussanne from Larner and Camp 4 vineyards. It has a lovely straw/gold color with aromas and flavors of citrus rinds, apricots, white flowers, white tea, almond oil, and lots of glycerin. Rich, fragrant (as only Viognier can be), and decadent, this doubles as the the perfect beginning or end to a meal! Only 301 Cases Made!
We like to think of this wine as an alternative for California Chardonnay drinkers. It has the weight and heft of Chardonnay, but with a completely different set of flavors and tactile sensations. The Tom Boy is a blend of 79% Viognier and 29% Roussanne from Larner and Camp 4 vineyards. It has a lovely straw/gold color with aromas and flavors of citrus rinds, apricots, white flowers, white tea, almond oil, and lots of glycerin. Rich, fragrant (as only Viognier can be), and decadent, this doubles as the the perfect beginning or end to a meal! Only 301 Cases Made!
$14.95
A blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot; ripe berry and black fruit aromas; notes of mineral; graphite; medium bodied; balanced; ripe currant; and berry flavors.
$29.95
COLORADO GRAND VALLEY
Offers loads of crushed berry, on the nose with undertones of wet earth, tobacco and green tea. Full-bodied, with big, round tannins and plenty of fruit. Read More...
Offers loads of crushed berry, on the nose with undertones of wet earth, tobacco and green tea. Full-bodied, with big, round tannins and plenty of fruit. Read More...
Balanced and luscious.
$14.99
This Pinot Gris has an enticing bouquet of Fuji apple, ripe cantaloupe, and apricot. The crisp, clean mouthfeel is bursting with flavors of lemon and lime. A hint of kiwi and sweet Read More...
orange blossom honey on the palate complements the fruit and acid. The lingering finish invites you to relax and enjoy another taste. In fact, it is the perfect sipper when entertaining with friends. This layered and well-balanced wine is a great accompaniment to a variety of foods, from Japan and Mexico, to India and China, all accented with a variety of spices.
$10.99
Let's be blunt, finding a delicious Pinot Noir around the $10 mark is very hard to find, as Pinot Noir is a fickle grape, and only likes to grow in near perfect climates. But as Read More...
soon as we tried this beauty, everybody fell in love with it. And when we found out we could retail it for under $11, there wasn't a person on the wine staff whose eyes didn't pop out of their heads like a cartoon character. Not only are we convinced of the wine's value, but the L.A. Times just made this their Wine of the Week!
No joke, if this wine was priced just under $20, it would still be worth the money, and we have not found a domestic Pinot Noir value like this in quite some time! Sourced from Monterey, San Luis, and Santa Barbara counties, this wine has a dark ruby color with a great nose of cherry, cola, and a wonder floral component. Flavors of cherry, cola, plum, herb, are intermixed with lovely acid to keep it fresh, lively, and not too heavy. While this is a juicy and upfront wine, this has the texture and secondary characteristics of a wine that costs much, much more.
No joke, if this wine was priced just under $20, it would still be worth the money, and we have not found a domestic Pinot Noir value like this in quite some time! Sourced from Monterey, San Luis, and Santa Barbara counties, this wine has a dark ruby color with a great nose of cherry, cola, and a wonder floral component. Flavors of cherry, cola, plum, herb, are intermixed with lovely acid to keep it fresh, lively, and not too heavy. While this is a juicy and upfront wine, this has the texture and secondary characteristics of a wine that costs much, much more.
$10.99
Last year, we told you about Jackhammer’s fantastic Pinot Noir that was simply an amazing value at $11.00. Since then, that wine has become our #1 selling Pinot Noir from California! Read More...
So when they came out with a Rosé of Pinot Noir, we were eager to taste it and see if this Rosé was just as good as the Pinot Noir.
Even though the winery is being “cute” with the names (Jack & Jill), this wine is a bit more serious. Made using grapes from the same vineyards that go into the Pinot Noir, this wine follows suite with the same great price to quality ratio as the red! Jillhammer shows a lovely light red color and aromas and flavors of rose petals, watermelon, strawberry and pomegranate. Round, juicy, pleasant and easy drinking, this should be great for Easter meals, sandwiches, and is a perfect picnic wine!
Even though the winery is being “cute” with the names (Jack & Jill), this wine is a bit more serious. Made using grapes from the same vineyards that go into the Pinot Noir, this wine follows suite with the same great price to quality ratio as the red! Jillhammer shows a lovely light red color and aromas and flavors of rose petals, watermelon, strawberry and pomegranate. Round, juicy, pleasant and easy drinking, this should be great for Easter meals, sandwiches, and is a perfect picnic wine!
$15.99
A perpetual favorite here at the store, Justin Winery is synonymous with quality. From their flagship bottling of Isosceles to their everyday wines, they are all, across-the-board, astounding! Read More...
The latest release of their Chardonnay is beautiful. French oak was used to give the wine weight and richness, yet it did not undergo malolactic fermentation and partial tank fermentation was utilized to retain the grape's acidity.
Aromas of green apple, tropical fruit and ripe stone fruit combine with a hint of orange blossom on the nose of this wine. The entry is bright and crisp with good acid and flavors of peach, lemon and a hint of minerality. The wine finishes with multiple layers of honey, cream and a touch of caramel from the lees stirred French oak.
Aromas of green apple, tropical fruit and ripe stone fruit combine with a hint of orange blossom on the nose of this wine. The entry is bright and crisp with good acid and flavors of peach, lemon and a hint of minerality. The wine finishes with multiple layers of honey, cream and a touch of caramel from the lees stirred French oak.
$59.95
Since graduating from U.C. Davis, Helen Keplinger has honed in on her winemaking abilities by working with some of the best in the industry, including Heidi Barrett, Kathy Joseph, Read More...
and David Abreu! The 2009 "Lithic" bottling hails from Shake Ridge Vineyard in Amador County, which is owned and farmed by Ann Kraemer, and sits at an elevation of 1700’ with incredible Sierra uplift soils containing loads of quartz, basalt, soapstone, and shale. Three different blocks are on rock-filled slopes with excellent exposure and drainage.
The 2010 Caldera is a stunning wine from this mountain vineyard located at 2700’ in El Dorado County. The fine red Aiken soil strewn with lava pebbles always makes Helen smile when she walks the vineyard. Dry-farmed and another year older, these 15 year old vines with their small yields resulted in what may be the most complex Caldera to date!
A blend of 65% Mourvedre, 29% Grenache, and 6% Counoise, the aromatics will have your nose in the glass for minutes – intense red licorice, heady lilac and fresh roses, paprika, new suede, gunmetal and roasted meat. The silky entry opens to a concentrated palate layered with red licorice and spice, finishing with bitter cherries and bakers’ chocolate. Only 140 cases produced!
The 2010 Caldera is a stunning wine from this mountain vineyard located at 2700’ in El Dorado County. The fine red Aiken soil strewn with lava pebbles always makes Helen smile when she walks the vineyard. Dry-farmed and another year older, these 15 year old vines with their small yields resulted in what may be the most complex Caldera to date!
A blend of 65% Mourvedre, 29% Grenache, and 6% Counoise, the aromatics will have your nose in the glass for minutes – intense red licorice, heady lilac and fresh roses, paprika, new suede, gunmetal and roasted meat. The silky entry opens to a concentrated palate layered with red licorice and spice, finishing with bitter cherries and bakers’ chocolate. Only 140 cases produced!
$59.95
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 94 POINTS - "I always enjoy tasting the wines Heidi Barrett makes under her La Sirena label. At their best, the Read More...
wines have a whimsical, child-like exuberance that is impossible to miss.
"The 2010 Pirate Treasured capture the pedigree of the vintage. Dark plums, black cherries, menthol, savory herds, flowers and licorice all make an appearance. The 2010 stands out for its delineation and chiseled, vibrant expression of fruit. Deeply layered and sensual, the 2010 is a wine where all the elements come together effortlessly. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020."
"The 2010 Pirate Treasured capture the pedigree of the vintage. Dark plums, black cherries, menthol, savory herds, flowers and licorice all make an appearance. The 2010 stands out for its delineation and chiseled, vibrant expression of fruit. Deeply layered and sensual, the 2010 is a wine where all the elements come together effortlessly. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020."
$22.95
Flavors of spring strawberry with a hint of nutmeg dance on the palate with notes of sweet smoke. Silky tannins and balanced acidity combine with mild earth notes transitioning to Read More...
a luscious nish. Try with poached salmon and fennel infused couscous.
$11.98
This wine combines fruit from Paso Robles, Monterey, and Mendocino in order to create a wine with more balance than usually found at this bargain pricepoint! Complex aromas of black pepper, plum, Read More...
cranberry and toffee lead to a rich, full-bodied wine with silky tannins and flavors of cranberry, spicy vanilla and juicy plum.
$9.95
Sourced from carefully selected vineyards, cooler sites produce a Chardonnay with crisp acidity and bright fruit flavors. Fragrant aromas of pineapple, lemon zest, orange zest, Read More...
dried apricot, and vanilla. A rich, luscious mouth feel with flavors of Bosc pear, apricot, peach, French vanilla, and a long creamy finish.
$6.99
Fermented and aged in French and American Oak barrels, this elegant Chardonnay has a very attractive straw yellow color, and aromas of lime zest, pear, nectarine, bubble gum, honey, Read More...
toasty oak and vanilla. The flavors are very clean, with nectarine, citrus, subtle floral notes and vanilla toastiness, producing layers of complexity with an excellent balance of fresh fruit acidity and palate weight. For the price, this is going to be a hard wine to beat!
$16.99
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"Aromas of dried plum and blackberry with the smoky spice of toasted vanilla fill the glass. The flavor follows; warm and mouth filling, kept in balance Read More...
with fine grained tannins from both fruit and barrel. This long finish reflects the subtlety and elegance of Merlot as a varietal."
$13.99
While this label carries the Central Coast designation on the label, 98% of the grapes came from Monterey's Santa Lucia Highlands; so there's a lot of quality goin on for the price! Read More...
The grapes were destemmed, but not crushed, to maintain the maximum number of whole berries. Prior to fermentation, the grapes were cold soaked for two days before the free-run juice was separated from the press to reduce the astringency. The lots for this wine were fermented in a combination of rotary and conesweep tanks at 78°F for a slower fermentation to enhance the natural aromas and flavors of this Pinot Noir.
The MacMurray Ranch 2010 Central Coast Pinot Noir opens up with delicate cherry and pomegranate flavors accented by hints of vanilla and toast. The mouthfeel is silky and rewarding. With time to breath, this wine opens to an alluring balance of flavor, texture and emotion.
The MacMurray Ranch 2010 Central Coast Pinot Noir opens up with delicate cherry and pomegranate flavors accented by hints of vanilla and toast. The mouthfeel is silky and rewarding. With time to breath, this wine opens to an alluring balance of flavor, texture and emotion.
$8.99
Another victory in Mark West's revolution to bring rich, flavorful pinot noir and liberal prices to the world. Enticing aromas of juicy cherry and plum, strawberry tart and Read More...
tangy marmalade with barrel notes of vanilla, cedar, brown sugar and oak spice. Lush and weighty in the mouth, flavors of raspberry preserves give way to a fresh, bright red berry finish.
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