Wines

2024 Holiday Special XLB trio

• 2018 La Veuve du Pape XLB
• 2019 Le Chien Tordu XLB
• 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon XLB

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This temptress beckons, entices you forward as aromas of geranium, french lavender, and orchids float about her. Your well-worn leather boots and holster, a perfect complement to the satin and silks of your charming companion draw the eyes. Seated upon brocade Jacquard covered sofas you sip upon Crème de Noyaux with blood orange, a dash of bitters, and ginger while lighting a clove and watching visions dance through the smoke. 

Beneath hundreds of red acacias and troves of Arabian jasmine, Amarya and her father concocted intoxicating ambrosial elixirs for the noble constituents of the palace. In her presence, time seemed to slow, and the world around her would fade into insignificance. A vision of beauty, a symphony of colors and contrasts; a young girl with Mandarin garnet eyes that hold the depth of the universe, and auburn locks that whisper of ancient mysteries and hidden enchantments.

Ultraviolet. A spectrum beyond the perceivable. An attraction so deep it is unavoidable, like the draw of sweet lilikoi nectar to the carpenter bee, or the crushing grip of an eight-armed inked-up octopus, tossing tart Morello cherries, elderberries, heads of purple cabbage, black currants, umeboshi pickled Japanese plums and blood red pitaya in all directions with impunity and joyful abandon. It is the adrenaline rush of full battle paintball wars, tenacious as teenagers harrying their unsuspecting foes, splashing cherry cola, lilac and lime zest bombs on anything that moves.

On winds of lavender and violet he distracts, and through gusts of Macha and anise powders he blinds. Taking his time he perfects his latest diabolical brew, like the best tonkotsu broth, with stewed spiced venison on the side, pepita green mole, and soy cured shoyu tamago; a most vengeful concoction he will delightedly serve only his most favored of enemies. He is as dangerous as the feared blue glaucus, shimmering like raku fired ceramics, ever changing, ever evolving, searching out the secrets of life, of desire and pleasure in the luscious loganberry, the aptly aged gouda, ogo-nori, ginger, cardamom and cassis. No culinary weapon will go untried, no mystical machination untested.  

The scent of freshly tilled soil, ripe blackberries, and subtle hints of lavender wafted up, carrying with it the whispers of generations past. With each sip, the wine unfolded like a rich tapestry, woven from threads of dark chocolate, black cherry, and a hint of nutmeg – a nod to the merchants who traversed the spice routes of the ancient world. The tannins were smooth and supple, like the worn leather of a well-loved saddle, worn from years of travel and adventure. As she savored the wine, she couldn’t help but think of the pioneering winemakers who crafted vintages sought after by kings and nobles.

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Maple syrup fountains cascaded down marble pedestals, their rich, amber liquid tempting him to dip in a chunk of Belgian waffle. As he gingerly approached one of the tables, a sense of overwhelming joy filled his heart. He picked up a delicate macaron, its shell as thin as paper, and took a bite. The flavors exploded on his tongue, a symphony of sweet and tart that transported him to a state of pure bliss.

Fall 2024 Reds Only Club Pack 

winemaker selection

• 2021 Grenache
• 2021 Petite Sirah
• 2021 Mourvedre
• 2021 Littoral
• nv Pentimento '24 Bottling
• 2021 Zinfandel

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