**Staff Pick of the Month**

83% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec

Here we've taken a plump, ripe Merlot, amped it up with some Cab Franc, then added density and complexity with a touch of Malbec. Decadent and lush on the palate, gorgeously complex, absolutely delicious with plenty of dark depth, and a satisfyingly long fruit-forward finish. 

The absolutely perfect summer red! Lively, fresh, zesty with a vibrant acidity. Tart cherry, strawberry compote, spicy pepper and yes, black licorice on the nose. The palate, just plain pretty – surprisingly complex with ripe raspberries and strawberry cola - refreshing, lively and satisfying. 

62.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 37.5% Syrah  - deep and dark, the nose intense with black cherry, mocha, and a hint of licorice. The palate echoes the nose adding profound flavors of fig, dark plums, spice and intensely rich blackberry. A long and lingering finish, tangy, crisp and tight with firm but fine grained tannins. 

A blend of Garnacha (45%), Tempranillo (22%), Monastrell (22%) & Petit Verdot (11%). The nose wafts forward on wings of Maraschino cherries & smoked plums - the palate, a truly magical swirl of sweet dark fruits, overlaying a complex core of black fruit.

The bouquet unfurls from the glass with a joyous perfume of sweet tobacco, edgy black pepper, cedarwood, and meat roasted over super ripe blueberries. Its’ inky purple color, a prelude of its’ dark, full body richness. There’s a decidedly wild zestiness on the palate - all vibrant and energetic where the white pepper spiciness dances with black-raspberry and tart black cherries. Grippy tannins and a long vibrant finish begs for grilled meats or a saucy barbeque pairing.

**Low Inventory**

61% Petite Sirah, 39% Petit Verdot

Rich, ripe black plum swirling with the aroma of fresh baked maple bars, a hint of saddle leather and freshly sharpened pencil shavings. Inky dark - the palate profoundly concentrated and lavish with a lively zing of spiciness, gobs of black cherry with an undercurrent of fresh cracked pepper, finishing long and spicy.

*92 Points awarded by James Suckling*

*93 Points - Gold Medal - 2022 LA Invitational Wine Awards*

A blend of Chardonnay clones 76 & 95, fermented in a 70/30 combination of french oak and stainless steel. Pale straw yellow in color, with a vibrant tropical nose of Meyer lemon, honeydew and sweet pineapple. The palate, rich and creamy with a sumptuous core of lemon curd, baked pears and a soothing blanket of butterscotch. Perfectly balanced with a tight ring of acidity, a hint of lemon oil viscosity and a long, complex finish. 

The pale straw belies the power on the palate - Vibrant watermelon in a tender embrace with punchy grapefruit. Refreshingly tart with a long, luxurious finish. 

A blend of Syrah and Cabernet Franc. Pale salmon in color, she's complex, juicy and downright punchy. Ripe, concentrated flavors of sweet watermelon, luscious strawberries and a splash of orange zest.

Zinfully fun! This Demi-Sec sparkling red wine is a complex and bright mix of inky blackberries, ripe blackcurrant, spicy pepper and hints of herbs. This wine finishes with round oak flavors and bubbly zest. Incredibly unique and versatile - pair with just about anything - as this wine drinks well all year round.