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Carte Blanche Cabernet 2 x 97 Points = “THE” Haut-Brion from Napa – really, but WAY less expensive

  After the great success with her own Keplinger label, Helen Keplinger is out of [...]

09
Jan
Sorry, almost sold out, This  97 Point Spectacular Napa Cab Franc. “ A Napa version of the famous St. Emillion Cheval Blanc” Tiny Production

The Story: William Ferdinand Detert, known to friends and family as W.F., came to the [...]

27
Aug
WINE ALERT – 3 x 97 Point Napa Cabernet you NEED in YOUR cellar!

Rosemary Cakebread is among the most seasoned winemakers who have been instrumental in bringing Napa [...]

29
Jul
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VERY LAST CALL  for the 2019 Bevan Bordeaux-series

  Sorry, the 2019 Bevans are almost sold out! There is NO 2020 vintage due [...]

11
Jun
Former Spottswoode winemaker brings Spain to California! TODAY ONLY, GET  10% OFF

Gallica’s only white wine emphasizes the sublime limestone signature found on this high elevation site. [...]

31
May
One of Napa’s oldest Cabernet vineyards is still producing great gems!
July 5, 2021

Ghost Block has been scaring many of us in a good way.  The Quality/Price ratios [...]

Russell Bevan does it again, this man is on a mission
January 20, 2021

Addax is a high-end, boutique wine project owned by Josh Peeples. The wines are crafted [...]

96 Point Gallica Cabernet by former Spottswoode winemaker ROCKS!
November 3, 2020

Rosemary Cakebread is among the seasoned winemakers who have been instrumental in bringing Napa Valley [...]

The Queen of the Valley delivers another great Cabernet
September 22, 2020

  In case you didn’t know her yet, It all started in the late 80s [...]

BEVAN’S NEW 2018 CABERNET/BORDEAUX BLEND RELEASES ARE FINALLY HERE!
August 26, 2020

  When I tasted the latest Bevan wines I was speechless how good they were, [...]

“Trifecta” for Gallica Cabernet with 3 x 96 Point ratings
March 14, 2020

Rosemary Cakebread is among the seasoned winemakers who have been instrumental in bringing Napa Valley [...]

HOT FROM THE PRESS – SEXY CABERNET FROM THE BECKSTOFFER G3 VINEYARD
August 5, 2019

Mike Smith, who we sometimes call “Mr. 100 Pointer” (Carter Cellars, Myriad, Scarlett, Bench, etc.), [...]

Sauvignon Blanc of the Year!
December 27, 2018

Celia Welch does not need an intro, but in case you wouldn’t know who she [...]

Scarecrow Winemaker’s Prodigious New Cabernet
October 23, 2018

Celia Welch does not need an intro, but in case you wouldn’t know who she [...]

2 Barrel Knockout Cab Franc (only six cases allocated)
October 16, 2015

After 20 years working for the family brand, Karen Cakebread launched her own label Ziata in 2008. She had [...]

Cab Franc “Bargain” 30% OFF
June 10, 2013

Sommelier turned winemaker Dan O’Brien and Julien Fayard (Winemaker at Le Pich, Azur, Purlieu & [...]

Que Syrah Syrah, What will be… A stunning wine at a great price!
February 7, 2012

Remember Justin Meyer (founding winemaker/partner) of Silver Oak?  I know you’ll say, I don’t like [...]

A $100.00 wine at half the price!
February 5, 2012

Brian Graham has wowed us for many years with his great blends from Mt. Veeder.  [...]

Happy Holidays – And a special “gift” pre-sale!
December 24, 2011

Dear Friends of Golden Gate Wine Cellars, I just want to give you a sincere [...]

Stunning Oakville Cabernet
September 3, 2011

This is one of the gems out of Frank’s drawer!  Only 100 cases were produced [...]

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