Domestic Wine—An Exploration of the Best of the West Coast

Featuring Opus One, Brewer-Clifton, Lynmar, Tensley, and many more... Monday Feb 17th, 2020 [View in Browser]( [KL-emailheader.gif]( [February Newsletter]( said it before, but it bears repeating, this is the most exciting time in the history of American winemaking. Never before has the consumer been graced with an impressive range of wines and styles. This remarkable diversity was on full display when our SoCal Domestic Buyer, Kaj Stromer, visited Oregon’s Willamette Valley earlier this year. Kaj had the opportunity to taste over 250 wines from this dynamic region, an experience that further bolstered his belief that “[o]ne of the most impressive ‘coming-of-age’ stories in wine is the ascension of Oregon to a position of prominence among the world’s wine-producing regions. Oregon now stands as an equal to some of the best of them.” So, not only is Oregon blessed with more labels than ever, but the quality is best it’s been. Kaj’s account of this week-long trek is the perfect primer into this up-and-coming region. Oregon is only part of the story in [this month’s newsletter]( however, as we also explore some of our favorite producers working in California. Stefanie Juelsgaard provides the history behind one of Dry Creek’s oldest and most respected producers: Nalle. If you haven’t experienced the old vine Zins and Cabs from this famed estate, then an amazing treat awaits you. Domestic Buyer, Ryan Woodhouse, leads this newsletter off with a discussion of arguably the finest winegrowing site in the Central Coast: Bien Nacido Vineyard. An American “Grand Cru” by any measure, the wines from this prized site compete with the world’s finest while offering outstanding value. It’d be impossible to capture the full depth and breadth of American winemaking, but it is our hope these pages offer a glimpse into this world-class region. Please scroll down for some of our top picks from the West Coast of the United States. Collectible Cabs Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2014 Sbragia "Monte Rosso Vineyard" Moon Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (Previously $75) 96 $49.99 [View]( 2016 Peter Franus "Brandlin Vineyard" Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon (Elsewhere $75) 95 $59.99 [View]( 2015 Michel Rolland "MR" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (Elsewhere $150) 96 Price: Hidden [View]( 2013 Cliff Lede "Stardust Heaven" Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 98 $189.99 [View]( 2016 Opus One Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend 99 $369.99 [View]( Top-Rated Chardonnay Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2017 Brewer-Clifton Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 95 $29.95 [View]( 2017 Beringer "Private Reserve" Napa Valley Chardonnay 96 $32.99 [View]( 2016 Ramey "Woolsey Road Vineyard" Russian River Valley Chardonnay 96 $69.95 [View]( 2017 Wayfarer "Wayfarer Vineyard" Fort Ross-Seaview Chardonnay 97 $79.95 [View]( 2016 Stonestreet "Upper Barn Vineyard" Alexander Valley Chardonnay 97 $99.95 [View]( Cellar-Worthy Pinot Noir Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2016 Melville "Estate" Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 95 $34.95 [View]( 2017 Lynmar Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 97 $44.95 [View]( 2016 Wayfarer "Wayfarer Vineyard" Fort Ross-Seaview Pinot Noir 97 $89.95 [View]( 2017 Kosta Browne Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 96 $99.95 [View]( 2014 Rhys "Alpine Vineyard" Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 95 $109.99 [View]( Best of the Rhône Rangers Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2017 Stolpman "Estate" Ballard Canyon Syrah 94 $24.95 [View]( 2018 Tensley "Colson Canyon Vineyard" Santa Barbara County Syrah 98 $39.95 [View]( 2015 13th & Third "NMR" Paso Robles Rhone Blend 95 $49.95 [View]( 2017 Booker "Vertigo" Paso Robles Rhône Blend 99 $74.99 [View]( 2015 Sine Qua Non "E" Sta. Rita Hills Grenache 100 $429.99 [View]( Refreshing Sauvignon Blancs and Other Dazzling Whites Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2017 Ponzi Willamette Valley Pinot Gris 90 $17.99 [View]( 2017 Quivira "Alder Grove" Dry Creek Sauvignon Blanc 93 $19.99 [View]( 2017 Tablas Creek "Patelin de Tablas Blanc" Paso Robles White Rhône Blend 91 $19.99 [View]( 2017 Brooks "Hope Well Vineyard" Eola-Amity Hills Riesling 94 $24.95 [View]( 2018 Duckhorn Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc $24.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [New Feed]( [Auction]( [Local]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [On the Trail (K&L Blog)]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [BORDEAUX]( | [NAPA]( | [BURGUNDY]( | [CHAMPAGNE]( | [ITALY]( | [RHÔNE]( | [SPIRITS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [My Account]( | [Wine Clubs]( | [Events]( |[Gift Cards]( | [Accessories]( | [Delivery]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Missed an offer? 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