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Mountain Merlot Vertical

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This set includes one bottle of each wine:
2012 WS Keyes Merlot (96 points)
2013 Howell Mountain Merlot (95 points)
2014 Howell Mountain Merlot (94 points)

Virtual tasting with Winemaker Chris Carpenter in February 2026
A tasting for (4) at the Spire Collection Estate in Calistoga, California and ground shipping

Your wines will arrive ready for gifting in a black gift box with ribbon.

Mountain Merlot Vertical
High atop Howell Mountain, La Jota Vineyard Co. has thrived for over 125 years. Under the guidance of winemaker Chris Carpenter, the estate’s cool-climate vineyards are redefining Merlot. This exclusive vertical showcases the vibrant, mineral-rich complexity of mountain Merlot at its finest—and includes a virtual tasting with Chris Carpenter himself, offering a rare opportunity to explore the wines through the winemaker’s eyes.

$500.00

2022 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

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The 2022 La Jota Cabernet Sauvignon opens with ripe blackberry and subtle toast, layered with hints of Asian spice, floral notes, and crushed rock minerality. The palate is structured with broad tannins that carry through to a long, balanced finish.

97 Points

Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter, July 2025

$185.00
*Limit (6) bottles per order

2022 Cabernet Franc

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The 2022 La Jota Cabernet Franc shows dark fruit, Asian spice, coffee, and dried flowers. Gravelly minerality provides a pleasing grip to the palate, balancing the ripe fruit.

98 Points

Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter, July 2025

$150.00
*Limit (6) bottles per order

2022 Merlot

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The balance between nobility and approachability are the continued hallmarks of the La Jota Howell Mountain Merlot. Sourced from vineyards with pedigrees dating back to the 1800s, this wine continues to carry the torch of Howell Mountain’s greatness. The 2022 La Jota Merlot reveals layers of Luxardo cherries and black plum at its core. Petit Verdot and Tannat contribute focused tannins that carry notes of toast, graphite, and espresso bean to an enduring finish.

96 Points

Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter, July 2025

$100.00
*Limit (6) bottles per order

2021 W.S. Keyes Vineyard Merlot 3 Bottle Collector Set

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"The 2021 Merlot W.S. Keyes Vineyard reminds me of a great vintage of Petrus, and if there's a better Merlot out there, I don't know of it. Incredible dark fruits (blackberries, darker cherries), leather, damp earth, graphite, and violet notes all emerge on the nose, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, building, ultra-fine tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. It's heavenly today yet will cruise for 15-20 years in cold cellars."

100 Points

Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, December 2024

$675.00
*Limit (2) three-bottle wood sets per order
2021 La Jota W.S. Keyes Howell Mountain Merlot
$225.00
Limited Availability
Please contact the estate to acquire at 1-877-222-0292

2022 W.S. Keyes Vineyard Chardonnay

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“The 2022 W.S. Keyes Chardonnay opens with an inviting nose of white peach, a touch of flint, and honey, intertwined with white pepper and aromatic lemon verbena. On the palate, crisp Fuji apple is complemented by a subtle hint of cinnamon. The texture and energy are killer, offering a long, dynamic finish."
Chris Carpenter, Winemaker

96 Points

Jim Gordon, JamesSuckling.com, December 2024

$130.00
*Limit (6) bottles per order

2023 Restricted Proprietary White Wine

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The inspiration behind this wine was to explore these often underappreciated varieties and show how the whole can be greater than the sum of the parts. Each variety plays a different role. This year the Chenin blanc was stellar and serves as the heart of the wine.

$75.00
Bottle Size: 
750 ml