Wines

2019 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

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The 2019 Cabernet is exceptionally expressive after a few minutes in the glass. Blackberry, plum, tobacco and anis seamlessly integrate on the palate. The wine is framed by broad tannins and the finish carried by a beautifully balanced acidity.

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96 Points

Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2022

$175.00
*Limit (6) bottles per order

2019 Cabernet Franc

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Sourced from some of the oldest Cabernet Franc vines in the Napa Valley, this wine proudly pays homage to the history of this incredible site. Star anise, pain de grille and raspberry jam are delicately interlaced on the nose. The tannins are pronounced but integrated and the balanced acidity drives a long dense finish.

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95 Points

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, March 2022

$125.00
*Limit (6) bottles per order

2019 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 aromatics are lifted with plum, huckleberry and minerality leading the way. Bittersweet chocolate and dried herbs add the punctuation to an incredibly long balanced finish.

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95 Points

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, March 2022

$100.00
*Limit (6) bottles per order

2019 W.S. Keyes Vineyard Merlot 3 Bottle Collector Set

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"The 2019 vintage brought us lots of winter rain, fairly frequent fog events in the spring, and a mild summer with just a few short heat spikes. Uneventful fall weather allowed for extended hang time, and our last fruit came off the vines November 1. This vintage of the W.S. Keyes Merlot displays deep characteristics of dark fruit, Asian spice, crushed gravel and a subtle note of toast. The wine has a weighty mouthfeel balanced by soft tannins and lingering acidity.”
Chris Carpenter, Winemaker

 

99 Points

Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, December 2021

$600.00
*Limit (2) three-bottle wood sets per order

2020 W.S. Keyes Vineyard Chardonnay

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“The 2020 W.S. Keyes Chardonnay opens with a complimentary nose of white peach and other orchard fruit, jasmine, and almond. On the palate, a mineral-drenched core of red and green apples is complicated by maple butter, white pepper, and toast. The overarching compilation of fruit, floral, savory, and spice is remarkable, conveying both energy and richness in this complex bottle.”
Chris Carpenter, Winemaker

$115.00
*Limit (6) bottles per order

2022 Restricted Proprietary White Wine

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Restricted is a collection of small-lot wines that are made by Chris Carpenter and Gianna Ghilarducci and are as formidable as the terrain from which they grow. From vineyard sourcing to winemaking style and composition, explore our winemaker's notes. These wines are typically available only to Mountain Wine Club Members. To commemorate our first-ever white wine for Restricted, we're offering this new release to La Jota Vineyard Co. enthusiasts.

The 2022 Restricted Proprietary White Wine is a radiantly aromatic and fresh blend of seven grape varieties. Winemaker Gianna Ghilarducci sourced the seven varieties from five American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) in Northern California.

“The inspiration was to explore often-underappreciated varieties and show how the whole can be greater than the sum of the parts. Each variety plays a different role: Pinot Blanc – the structural spine of the wine, Sauvignon Blanc – lifts the aromatics, Albariño – adds salinity, Grenache Gris – imparts acidity and energy, Chenin Blanc – provides aromatic complexity, Marsanne and Roussanne – add palate weight. The result is a distinctly full expression.” – Gianna Ghilarducci, Winemaker

About the Mountain Wine Club

The Mountain Wine Club will further your adventure in mountain-grown wines by deepening and broadening your collection. As a member, you will receive numerous benefits, including 15% savings and complimentary tastings at the Spire Calistoga Estate. If you're as wild about the Restricted Proprietary White wine as we think you'll be, you can join the Mountain Wine Club for continued access. Visit themountainwineclub.com to learn more and join today.

$55.00
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