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2022 W.S. Keyes Vineyard Merlot 3 Bottle Collector Set

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"The 2022 W.S. Keyes Vineyard Merlot reveals dark Luxardo cherry, chocolate with high cocoa content, espresso bean, grilled bread, and a touch of cinnamon. These flavors unfold with incredibly nuanced texture, framed in their entirety by a firm tannic backbone."
–Chris Carpenter, Winemaker

98 Points

Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter, July 2025

$675.00
*Limit (2) three-bottle wood sets per order
2022 La Jota W.S. Keyes Merlot 750ml Bottle
$225.00

2023 W.S. Keyes Vineyard Chardonnay

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"The 2023 W.S. Keyes Vineyard Chardonnay opens with layers of Macintosh apple, pear, and a touch of apricot, with hints of vanilla and freshly baked bread. A well-balanced hit of acidity energizes the palate, driving to a refreshing finish."
–Chris Carpenter, Winemaker

95 Points

Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, December 2025

$130.00
*Limit (6) bottles per order

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

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

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.

$60.00
Bottle Size: 
750 ml