Top Secret: We are taking pre-orders for the Paloma 2009 Merlot! Due to the very small production, I am only receiving 30 cases of this vintage (my smallest allocation ever), so hurry on this one! Arguably this is one of the best wines my friends at Paloma have produced. This rivals their 2001 vintage (Wine of [...]
Hidden Ridge is really hidden behind a ridge on the back of Spring Mountain, the esteemed appellation of Napa Valley. Hidden Ridge’ neighbor Kamen has received great accolades over the years, and now is their turn! Marco di Giulo has been the winemaker since day 1. With some years under his belt working with this [...]
I am excited to introduce the Knez Winery: An awesome new Pinot Noir producer. A new winery, but not that new… Peter Knez is a longtime friend and client of Golden Gate Wine Cellars. Peter purchased two very much sought after vineyards Cerise (Chronicle/Littorai, Anthill Farms, William Selyem, etc.) and Demuth (DK, Anthill Farms, etc.) [...]
I am very excited to offer the latest hot item from the Napa Valley. Jonathan Maltus, garagiste winery owner of the amazing Chateau Teyssier in Bordeaux has created a big buzz in Napa with the latest release of three stunning wines. With the assistance of the enologist from Cheval Blanc and Jonathan’s passion and attention [...]
I attended the 15th Premiere Napa Valley wine auction on February 25, and purchased some great auction lots! All of them are available for purchase on our website – www.goldengatewinecellars.com The days leading up to the big event I tasted through and array of great wines that were offered at the auction. I was not [...]
Paul Lato will soon be releasing what I think are his BEST wines ever! I have sampled of all these new releases, and can tell you that they blew my mind! These wines are NOT yet available online. I am taking pre-sale requests now and will start processing orders on January 10. After January 10th [...]
Out with the OLD and IN with the new, you know what to do – check out our holiday gift offers. It is still not too late to order, but it is getting close. A good New Year’s eve suggestion would be our Bubbles-In-A-Box – Three bottle gift pack (Retail 145.00 – GGWC 111.99) A [...]
Each with a long and notable history in the world of fine wines, the husband and wife team of Spencer Graham and Elizabeth Pressler formed Elizabeth Spencer Wines in 1998 with the goal of creating wines of intensity without excess weight, in a model of purity, persistence and length. Together with winemaker Matthew Rorick, they [...]
Image from Wine Spectator 2010 Coho Headwaters $41.99 Revana Cabernet $129.99 (Sorry sold out) Maybach Cabernet $209.99 (Sorry sold out) Wine Spectator magazine says: “Coho Headwaters Cabernet is the #1 “Top Value” among Napa Cabernets!” As you can see from the magazine photo, they showcase this wine with some amazing cult wines (Revana is made [...]
It has become a major problem in the Napa Valley, but Orin Swift cannot be kept under lock and key. He recently escaped from the vineyard’s detention cellar. I have been told that he will be captured just in time for his formal sentencing (a.k.a. new release) on November 2 – Call it an Election [...]
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