Two Enchanting Reds from Amador County CA

 

The winery rep for these two brands was in town recently and these two wines were unreal! 2015 is current release for both. The winery sells them when they are ready to drink. 

Terre Rouge and Easton Wines was founded in the late 80s by husband and wife team Bill Easton and Jane O’Riordan. Bill is one of the original Rhône Rangers and pioneered the Rhône varietals in the Sierra Foothills. He received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rhône Rangers in 2016.

2015 Terre Rouge Ascent Syrah...$94.99

Each year Bill crafts his top Syrah named ASCENT from several Sierra Foothills vineyard sites ranging up to 3,000 feet in elevation. All of the grapes are grown in granite and volcanic-based soils. Only 8 barrels are produced and spend 22 months in 100% new French oak barrels before bottle aging. These vines were grafted from Chapoutier Hermitage cuttings!

Smoky, earthy anise and dark-chocolate aromas give way to concentrated and layered black-plum, clove and blackberry flavors as this full-bodied wine expands on the palate. Its texture is richly tannic and the mouthfeel is generous, prolonging the lush flavors on the finish. A perennial standout, this wine has proven it can age well. Best after 2025. — Jim Gordon
Rated 96/100 Wine Enthusiast "Cellar Selection" -- #37 Top 100 Wines of 2018

2015 Easton Zinfandel Fiddletown...$37.99

This hand-crafted Zinfandel is made from grapes harvested from the historic Rinaldi Vineyard in the Fiddletown appellation of Amador County, California, dating back to 1865!

Hardly a run-of-the-mill wine, this potent liquid exudes tobacco and flint aromas that join with wood smoke, cocoa and blackberry flavors to make it dramatic and spicy. Full body and firm tannins build great structure to pair with indulgent proteins and give it the stuffing to age. Best from 2022. — Jim Gordon
Rated 94/100 Wine Enthusiast "Cellar Selection"

Margarita and Paloma Tasting Tomorrow at The Wine and Cheese Place Lamp & Lantern!

 

Join us tomorrow at The Wine and Cheese Place Town & Country as we taste "El Bandido Yankee" along side Palomas and Margaritas with Alida! All are welcome from 1-3pm!!!!

Patron Releases 4x Distilled Tequila!

Just arrived at Kirkwood and online for transfer

Patron Silver El Cielo Tequila...$110.99
Distilled four times to unlock 100% naturally sweet and subtle agave flavors, PATRÓN EL CIELO delivers an incomparable taste with an undeniably light, fresh, and ultra-smooth finish. Make yourself an EL CIELO Over Ice with a Slice, a bright cocktail to enjoy PATRÓN EL CIELO—just serve over ice with a slice of orange to unlock its fresh flavor profile.

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2021 Caterwaul Cabnernet Napa

 

Newest release from Thomas Rivers Brown, 2010 Food & Wine Magazine 

Winemaker of the Year

2021 Cateruwaul Cabernet Napa...$54.99

Thomas Rivers Brown is the most decorated winemaker in Napa these days. He has made wines for Schrader, Round Pond, Revana, Outpost, and many others. "TRB" has more 100 Point wines than any other current winemaker in California. Most of his wines are wine club only, but you can come grab a bottle or two of this one right off our rack.

Dark, complex and structured, the 2021 vintage delivers an unforgettable Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon profile that comes from having access to some of the finest vineyards in the Valley. The wine displays a completely opaque dark purple hue in the glass. Densely layered aromatic notes suggest plum reduction, quince, oolong tea, and cedar bark. The palate experience has an interwoven dark fruit core with lively peripheral notes that lean more towards brambly red fruit. Notes of blackberry paste, leather and cocoa nib dominate the mid palate while the lengthy finish expresses brighter notes of raspberry, dark cherry and blueberries. The sleek mouthfeel is framed by finely integrated tannins and a balanced acidity, allowing for immediate enjoyment or a little nap in the cellar.--winemaker's notes

Awesome Red from the Rothschild Family

 

New Chilean wine from Bordeaux's most famous family!

2021 Philippe de Rothschild Escudo Rojo Gran Reserva...$20.99

Escudo Rojo is the Spanish translation of the German “Rote Schild” meaning Red Shield. In 1999, the encounter between Chilean soil and Bordeaux expertise gave rise to Escudo Rojo, a branded wine worthy of the Baron Philippe de Rothschild name, synonymous with the high standards of a great winemaking tradition. Vines were first introduced into Chile in the 16th century by the Spanish Conquistadors and their religious orders who needed wine to celebrate mass. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay vines were imported from France in the 19th century in order to make finer wines.

The Escudo Rojo Gran Reserva is a fine blend of traditional grape varieties grown in our own vineyard and in rigorously selected parcels by our partners. The Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Syrah, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc grapes are selected by our technical team and vinified in the Baron Philippe de Rothschild Maipo Chile bodega. Year after year, that subtle combination yields a round, complex and concentrated wine with attractively expressive fruit.

A pretty nose with an array of strawberries and black cherries. Some sweet spices, chocolate and grilled herbs, too. Juicy and medium- to full-bodied on the palate with firm, very fine-grained tannins. Generous, ripe but fresh. 39% cabernet sauvignon, 39% carmenere, 6% cabernet franc, 9% syrah and 7% petit verdot. Drink now or hold. 

Rated 93/100 James Suckling

New Bourbons from Oklahoma

WanderFolk Spirits is located in the heart of historic downtown Guthrie, Oklahoma. Formerly Prairie Wolf Spirits, WanderFolk is Oklahoma’s first legal distillery established in 2012. WanderFolk is a blend of passionate individuals with vastly different backgrounds and skillsets, passionately rethinking & handcrafting the world of spirits in our home state of Oklahoma & beyond, one small batch at a time.

In 1889, a Kansas grocer made his way to the newly opened Oklahoma Territory to seek his fortune. Moses Welnberger had endured a challenging life, but never let hardships halt his unwavering drive for better opportunities. He found those opportunities in establishing the first legal saloon in The Territory, roughly 100 yards from the distillery that crafts the whiskey named in his tireless pursuit honor today. That saloon was Same Old Moses.

Same Old Moses Double Barreled Small Batch Bourbon...$42.99

GOLD MEDAL -- San Francisco World Spirits Competition 

100 Proof -- Same Old Moses Bourbon is a 4-grain Bourbon Whiskey, aged 4 years, then double-barreled in new American White Oak, emphasizing the character that, like Moses, remains unwavered in its pursuit of perfection. 

Color: Clear appearance of deep mahogany hints

Flavor: Clean aromas of Corn, rye and wheat give away the mash bill, Additional aromas of dried fruit, orange peel, tobacco, caramel, clove, nutmeg, are rounded out with rich leather and smoke. Light sweetness with a full oaky body.

Age: Aged 4 years in original new American oak barrel, then finished an additional year in a secondary new American oak barrel with a lower toast & char level.

Same Old Moses Double Barreled Straight Bourbon PX Finish...$62.99

111.8 Proof -- Same Old Moses PX Sherry finished Bourbon is a 4-grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey, aged 4 years, then finished 14 additional months in Pedro Ximénez Sherry Casks, creating unique notes of fig and toffee intertwine with orange peel, vanilla, and smokey caramel emphasizing the character that, like Moses, remains un-wavered in it ’s pursuit of perfection.

Color: Deep Amber

Flavor: Unique notes of fig and toffee intertwine with orange peel, vanilla, and smokey caramel

Age: Aged 4 years then finished 14 additional months in Pedro Ximénez Sherry Casks

Sauvignon Blanc Sampler Pack

We have some amazing new vintages of Sauvignon Blanc in stock!

This is the perfect time of year for them!

Grab a sampler pack and find a new favorite!

Regular price - 1 bottle of each below is = $88.94
Special price for $79 plus tax for the 6 bottles

1. John's Bay Sauvignon Blanc - Chile
2. Downes Family Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc - South Africa
3. Mount Fishtail Sauvignon Blanc Sur Lie - New Zealand
4. Matua Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc - New Zealand
5. Château Maison Neuve Sauvignon White - Bordeaux
6. Casas del Bosque Sauvignon Blanc Reserva - Chile

more info on the wine

If you would like to order the wines individually - click here

This bargain blew out of here last year!
Fresh new 2022 just arrived! Sensational value!!

2022 John's Bay Sauvignon Blanc ...$11.99
Sustainable practices
This elegant dry white wine is bursting with delicious tropical fruit aromas and delicate floral notes. The palate is clean, zesty and refreshing, full of ripe citrus flavors and crispy acidity.

Wow! Stunning new Sauvignon Blanc!
2021 Downes Family Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc...$16.99
"Made with the help of Master of Wine Richard Kershaw, this is a serious, wellstructured Sauvignon Blanc that outperforms many of its peers. Blackcurrant leaf and elderflower flavors provide lots of crunch and focus, with some added structure from partial skin contact before fermentation. 2022-25"
Rated 91/100 Tim Atkin
(Master of Wine and wine writer for Decanter Magazine)

2022 Mount Fishtail Sauvignon Blanc Sur Lie...$16.99
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Made Sur Lie method - "Sancerre style"
It’s brilliantly expressed on the nose showing kiwifruit, golden peach, fig and lime zest aromas. The palate is equally satisfying with excellent fruit weight and power, beautifully complemented by refreshing acidity, making it instantly appealing. At its best: now to 2025.
Rated 95/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

New vintage just scored 90 points!
2022 Matua Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc....$12.99
Delivers a fresh, lovely mix of Key lime, mango and Meyer lemon flavors, with a touch of salted ripe melon on a sleek, juicy frame. Shows a hint of lemongrass that lingers. Drink now. 1,221,326 cases made, 760,012 cases imported.
Rated 90/100 The Wine Spectator

2022 Château Maison Neuve Sauvignon White Bordeaux...$15.99
100% Sauvignon Blanc from old vines
Great White Bordeaux!
This white wine combines richness and finesse. The nose is fresh with hints of exotic fruit and pink grapefruit. The palate is both smooth and bright with nice aromatic length. This wine is very fresh on the nose with the classic Sauvignon characteristics of gooseberries. Dry and full bodied, its finish is long and mellow with just a hint of citrus. The wine is made with very low yields from 25 year old vines. This crisp, summery white wine is an excellent pair with oysters, asparagus side dishes, grilled fish, lean white meats and hard cheeses.

2021 Casas del Bosque Sauvignon Blanc Reserva...$13.99
Sliced green apples, lime zest, gooseberries, melon and fennel on the nose. Medium-bodied with a juicy, fruity palate. Creamy texture. Fresh and balanced. Sustainable. Drink now. Screw cap.
Rated 90/100 James Suckling
Rated 90/100 Vinous Media

Matua Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc scores 90 points

 

New vintage just scored 90 points!

2022 Matua Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc....$12.99
Delivers a fresh, lovely mix of Key lime, mango and Meyer lemon flavors, with a touch of salted ripe melon on a sleek, juicy frame. Shows a hint of lemongrass that lingers. Drink now. 1,221,326 cases made, 760,012 cases imported.
Rated 90/100 The Wine Spectator

2022 John's Bay Sauvignon Blanc

 

This bargain blew out of here last year! 

Fresh new 2022 just arrived!

Sensational value!!

2022 John's Bay Sauvignon Blanc ...$11.99
Sustainable practices
This elegant dry white wine is bursting with delicious tropical fruit aromas and delicate floral notes. The palate is clean, zesty and refreshing, full of ripe citrus flavors and crispy acidity. 

Toppling Goliath Mozee India Pale Ale

 

Toppling Goliath Mozee India Pale Ale...$16.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Toppling Goliath Mozee India Pale Ale...$4.49 / 16oz
MoZee down a new path enjoying an exciting IPA that combines the grapefruit, kiwi & Sauvignon Blanc grape notes of the Nelson Sauvin hops with hints of mango & pineapple from the Mosaic hops. These hops were meant for each other & this beer is meant for you.
6.2% ABV • 30 IBU
Featured Hops: Nelson Sauvin & Mosaic

Destihl Brewery Deadhead IPA Series Variety Pack

 

Destihl Brewery Deadhead IPA Series Variety Pack...$21.99 / 12pk 12oz cans

Ready to boycott bland beer? We're filling these year-round 12-packs with four different DeadHead IPA series beers (ABV % varies by brand):

• (3) TourBus 12 oz. Cans
• (3) Easy Haze 12 oz. Cans
• (3) West Coast IPA 12 oz. Cans
• (3) Special Guest alternating DeadHead beers in 12 oz. Cans

Pipeworks NvU vs. Haze IPA

Pipeworks NvU vs. Haze IPA...$14.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Pipeworks NvU vs. Haze IPA...$4.29 / 16oz can
Double IPA ~ like Ninja vs Unicorn but hazier juicer
8% ABV

Heavy Riff Eat a Peach IPA

 

Heavy Riff Eat a Peach IPA...$14.99 / 4pk 16oz cans
Heavy Riff Eat a Peach IPA...$4.29 / 16oz can
Big peach aroma and flavor pair well with the fruity hop character in this hazy IPA. Many peaches were harmed in the making of this beer.

Bluewood Brewing Chasing Sunset Vienna Style Lager

 

Bluewood Brewing Chasing Sunset Vienna Style Lager...$10.99 / 4pk 16oz cans

Style: Vienna Lager

ABV: 5.2%

A beautifully balanced sweet Vienna Lager. This lager has subtle notes of roasted Munich malt, with a hint of citrus that will remind you of an autumn sunset.

Logboat Brewing Knot Hole Oktoberfest

 

Logboat Brewing Knot Hole Oktoberfest...$9.99 / 6pk 12oz cans
Inspired by the Germans, this delicious amber lager will perk your toe straight through the top of your work boot. Best enjoyed around a fire with snacks.
Malt bill:
Weyermann Munich and Acidulated Rahr 2 Row

Wild Common Tequila Reposado Nom 1123

Certified Additive Free

Very limited and hard to get!

Wild Common Tequila Reposado Nom 1123...$77.99
Wild Common tequila reposado is lightly aged in used American bourbon barrels. This resting process yields notes of cooked agave, fresh roasted pecans, and raw honey. Building off the incredible foundation of the tequila blanco, master distiller Salvador Rosales Trejo - aka “Chava”, has shown finesse and mastery in balancing these complex aromas and flavors.
MASTER DISTILLER:  Salvador Rosales Trejo‚ “Chava”
ROASTED:  72 hours in Small 12-16 Ton Brick Ovens
EXTRACTION
Traditional Stone Tahona & Roller Mill
FERMENTATION: Natural, with Agave Fibers
AGING: Ex-Bourbon Barrels
DISTILLATION: 2X in Small Stainless and Copper Pot Stills
(Nom1123 produces Cascahuin, Seimbra Valles and Lagrimas)

Tiza La Mancha Tempranillo

Store favorite is back in stock!
Our best Tempranillo value is back!
2019 Tiza La Mancha Tempranillo...$12.99
100% Tempranillo
Tiza means ‘chalk’ - an ode to the soil. The one-foot-deep topsoil is composed of sand and red clay, blended with chunks of pure chalk. Another layer of chalk mixed with sand lies under the soil.  The best Cencibel (Tempranillo) vineyards are selected for Tiza. Most are bush vines at 700 meters above sea level with an average age of 30+ years.

This 100% Tempranillo is fermented like a Rhone style red, with whole berry skin contact. Juicy, clean & fresh, with aromas and flavors of ripe black fruit, blueberries, black cherries and hints of dark chocolate. Full bodied with a solid texture, velvety tannins and a slightly sweet, creamy finish. Tiza Tempranillo is a perfect example of bang for the buck!

This Tempranillo pairs well with charcuterie (like Jamón Serrano), Manchego cheese and paella – just think ‘Tapas and Tempranillo’!

2020 Nugan Estate Third Generation Shiraz

New vintage!
One of our best values in Shiraz!

2020 Nugan Estate Third Generation Shiraz....$12.99
When tasting the wine, on the nose we have lifted berry fruit aromas with a hint of earth and some pepper. On the palate, lifted berry fruits, some spice and silky tannins. Deep purple in appearance with youthful crimson hues. Lifted ripe berry fruit aromas, with hints of earth, pepper and dark chocolate complimented by sweet red berry fruit flavours with spice and a silky tannin finish. This wine goes perfectly with red meat dishes, particularly beef. Managing Director, Matthew Nugan, loves to have the Third Generation Shiraz with a steak, but it also goes terrifically with spaghetti bolognaise. We hope you enjoy this wine from our third generation winery.

Morin Calvados

Delicious apple brandy----

Morin Calvados Selection...$22.99 / 750ml
Stored in noble, strong Limousin oak barrels for 2-3 years, the Calvados gradually develops subtle aromas and a beautiful color, in a mysterious alchemy. The brandy breathes through the wood over the years, slowly losing its "fire" and progressively digesting the tannins of the wood. The result is a beautiful amber color; fine and fruity aromas with well integrated toasty notes. It is well-balanced and fresh in the mouth.

"The history of Calvados Morin began in 1889 in La Haye de Calleville in the Risle Valley, before Pierre Morin succeeded his father and transferred their small family business to Brionne, and from there finally to Ivry la Bataille, a charming small Norman town in the Eure Valley. Calvados Morin was set up in 1945 in the former facilities of the Thélème Distillery, a famous liquor at that time. The main advantage of the establishment is its ageing facilities, which are unique in Normandy, particularly its large underground cellars, where several hundred small oak barrels containing the precious Brandy can be stored. Today, the company is run by Mr. Viry, father and son, who succeeded Pierre Morin, and continue to work in the footsteps of their founder. The company has been exporting its products since 1950s, and now exports almost half of its production to the European Community, Switzerland, Eastern Europe and Asia. In addition, it was one of the first to send Calvados to the United States." -- Importer

Maestro Dobel and Silver Oak!

Maestro Dobel and Silver Oak!

Very limited edition  in stock now

We got in 12 bottles only 1 left now!

Maestro Dobel Tequila x Silver Oak Extra Anejo Tequila....$1,099.99 / bottle



Crafted in American oak, Silver Oak Cabernets are aged in new and once-used barrels—but what happens to the used barrels? Reclaimed staves have appeared in everything from a salmon recipe to a wedding band. In celebration of our 50th anniversary, a batch of used 59-gallon wine barrels took the journey to Jalisco, Mexico, and the result is finally ready to share.

We are proud to share in this latest artisanal tequila collaboration for the Maestro Dobel 50 collection, a label founded in 2017 in honor of Dobel CEO Juan Dobel Beckman’s 50th birthday and other half-century milestones. Finished and infused with flavor from American oak barrels, the Dobel 50 Tequila Silver Oak edition is a small production, luxury Extra Añejo tequila handcrafted using 100% Blue Weber Agaves.

“We are thrilled to announce this release in collaboration with Silver Oak, a Northern California icon for whom we have great respect and shared values of familial heritage, tradition and product innovation,” says Juan Dobel, founder of Maestro Dobel Tequila. “Dobel 50 Silver Oak edition celebrates a shared 50-year milestone and captures the flavor profile of one of the best wineries we know while enhancing the smooth agave notes of our most exquisite tequila.”


About the Tequila
With notes of citrus and dried fruits, the liquid has a translucent appearance with an intensely bright amber color. The complexity of the aromas reflect notes of cooked agave, ripe fruits, caramel and vanilla (from the carefully selected aging barrels), leading into an elegant buttery finish.


About Silver Oak
Founded in 1972, Silver Oak is a leading producer of California Cabernet Sauvignon aged exclusively in American oak barrels. Based in Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Anderson Valley and Willamette Valley, our family of brands includes Twomey, Ovid Napa Valley and Timeless Napa Valley. Across seven wineries and tasting rooms and more than 500 acres of vineyards we farm from Central California to Oregon, the Duncan family is committed to innovative and sustainable viticulture and winery management practices that result in wines of the highest quality and distinction.

New Basque Organic Cider! Sidra Bereziartua

New Basque Organic Cider!
Sidra Bereziartua Organic Basque Cider...$12.99 / 750ml
This organic natural cider from Astigarraga in the Basque Country is produced from freshly pressed juice that is fermented by native yeasts in large wooden casks (kupelas) for a minimum of 4 months. The cider is uncarbonated and unfiltered.
A typical golden color, intense, deep and fruity aromas, the cider is medium-bodied and fresh on the palate with tangy flavors and a slight fizz.
Cheese, quince paste, shellfish, grilled beef. Serve chilled.

Alain Jaume Tavel Le Cretace

Amazing Dry Rose! 

Great Tavel producer!

2022 Alain Jaume Tavel Le Cretace Rose...$26.99
Ebulliently fruity and direct, the 2022 Tavel Le Crétacé leaps from the glass to offer scents of cherries, watermelon and ripe peaches. It's medium to full-bodied, concentrated and flavorful, with a long, mouthwatering finish. It's one of the best Le Crétacé bottlings I can remember, a blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% each Cinsault and Mourvèdre.
Rated 91/100 The Wine Advocate

Wildberry Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River - Huge Sale!

Huge Sale!!!
2016 Wildberry Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River...$14.99
Regular price $35
Very pretty currant and blackberry character with fresh herbs and terra cotta undertones. Full-bodied, layered and tannic, yet fresh and vivid. Shows tension and structure. Needs another year or two to come together. Try in 2021. Screw cap.
Rated 92/100 James Suckling
Rated 91/100 Vinous Media

2016 Wildberry Estate Reserve Chardonnay

2016 Wildberry Estate Reserve Chardonnay Margaret River...$14.99
Regular price $30
This wine is drinking amazingly right now!!!
The undoubted complexity of this wine comes from picking on 2 and 24 Feb in Wilyabrup and Carbunup and clones 95 and Gin Gin, the fruit pressed on arrival through a must chiller, chilled for 12 hours, partly pressed to used French oak, all remaining juice fermented at 12-15 degrees C in tank, 2 months lees stirring, with a total of 9 months in barrel. This is the ultimate in synergy, the tactile facets constantly changing, from creamy to acid, the fruit ranging through white peach, rock melon, pear and hazelnut.
Rated 93/100 James Halliday
Rated 90/100 The Wine Enthusiast