June 4th 2019 Newsletter - The Grape Tray

June 4th 2019 Newsletter

Wine Advocate 90
2016 Ancient Peaks Santa Margarita Merlot

Wafting from the glass with notes of black cherries, cassis, fruitcake and mint, the 2016 Merlot from Ancient Peaks is full-bodied and velvety on the palate, with a generous core of savory fruit, powdery tannins and a long, flavorful finish. For the price, it's an incredible value. $20 Our Price $14.99 (Arrives 6/5/19)

Jeb Dunnuck 90 Points
2017 Bodegas Breca Rose

Just bottled, the 2017 Breca Rosé (100% Garnacha) offers bright strawberry and hints of citrus in its pure, vibrant, clean style. It's balanced, has notable freshness, and a classically dry, clean finish. $11 Liquidation Price $6.95 (Limited to stock on hand)

Wine Spectator 91
BODEGAS LA CANA Albariño Rias Baixas La Caña 2017

This firm white delivers mineral, quinine and ginger flavors that show grip and focus, backed by noticeable tannins that give way to a smoky finish. More savory than fruity, though peach and quince are in the mix. Distinctive. Drink now through 2022. 24,000 cases made. — TM $18 Our Price $14.95 (Arrives this afternoon)

Wine Spectator 93
SEGHESIO Zinfandel
Sonoma County Sonoma 2016

Plump and loaded with rich, jammy fruit, this Zinfandel is a pleasure to drink. Bold accents of wild berry, spicy cinnamon and licorice glide dynamically toward plush tannins. Drink now through 2025.—T.F $26 Internet Price $19.99

2017 Lucienne Pinot Noir Doctor's Vineyard

Winemaker Notes: A riper and more robust Pinot Noir, with layers of cherry and citrus fruits along with brown spice and tones of mushroom and earth. The wine’s balanced acidity and smooth tannins lead to a round, approachably soft mouthfeel and a lingering finish. $50 (Arrives 6/5/19)

Wine Spectator 90
TABLAS CREEK Rosé Patelin de Tablas Paso Robles 2018

A delightful and delicate rosé, with floral watermelon and strawberry flavors that glide on a long, crisp and spicy finish. Grenache, Mourvèdre and Counoise. Drink now. 2,690 cases made.—Tim Fish $28 Our Price $19.99

2015 Terroir Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaker Notes: A classic Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, and a hint of Malbec. The Terroir Napa Valley 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is an incredibly food-friendly wine. A nose of blackberry, cassis, and chocolate with hints of vanilla gives way to a deep palate of dark cherry, ripe plum, and mocha. The vintage of 2014 lent winemakers supremely ripe fruit, the outcome of which is shown in the deep red hue of our staple Cabernet Sauvignon. $27 Liquidation Price $20.95 (Limited to stock on hand)

Wine Spectator 92
TAMBER BEY Chardonnay
Yountville Sans Chêne 2017

Aromas of fresh Key lime give this a zesty persona, along with a vibrant core of lively flavors that dance on the palate. Drink now. 1,500 cases made. –JL $36 Our Price $30.99 (Back in stock)

Wine Advocate 91
2016 Hartford Court Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley

Medium ruby-purple colored, the 2016 Hartford Court Pinot Noir Russian River Valley reveals lovely crushed black cherries, mulberries and black raspberries notions with hints of candied violets, black soil and iron ore plus a waft of bay leaves. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the palate with black fruit and earthy accents supported by a firm frame of finely grained tannins and finishes with a refreshing lift. 7,500 cases produced. $40 Our Price $29.99

Wine Advocate 95
2016 Paul Lato Chardonnay le Souvenir Sierra Madre Vineyard

From one of the oldest vineyards in the Santa Maria Valley, Paul Lato’s superb 2016 Chardonnay le Souvenir Sierra Madre Vineyard reveals attractive aromas of yellow orchard fruit, citrus zest, peach and honeycomb. On the palate, it’s medium to full-bodied, with more textural glossiness than the Belle de Jour, underpinned by bright acids and concluding with an intense, chalky finish. This is quite structurally tight-knit right now and will need a couple of years in the cellar to blossom. $80

2016 Pruett Sierra Foothills Petite Syrah

Winemaker Notes: We affectionately call this massive wine. Our Gorilla dressed up in a Tuxedo. Dark, fragrant and expressive, showing richness of plum, wild blueberry and rhubarb. Notes of fresh nectar immediately make you take note. As the beast hits mid palette it transactions from big to rich, plush and velvety with an expressively long, elegant and polished finish. $45

2018 PRIEST RANCH NAPA SAUVIGNON BLANC

Winemaker Notes: This wine displays melon, crisp grapefruit and hints of tropical passionfruit that are inviting on the nose and palate. There are also layers of lemon and vanilla that provide a lively mouthfeel on the finish. $22 Internet Price $19.99. Grape Tray Email Subscriber Price $15.95 (Back in stock)

Wine Enthusiast 93
2016 Halter Ranch Estate Adelaida District Cabernet Sauvignon

This bottling, which includes 16% Malbec and 6% Petit Verdot, is a complete and cohesive wine that will satisfy many palates. Aromas of black cherry, dark plum and spice cake lead into a palate that's rich in a blackberry flavor. Polished tannins and fresh acidity frame it all. $40 Our Price $29.99 (Back in stock 6/5/19)

Wine Advocate 95
2016 Le Mas des Flauzieres Gigondas la Grande Reserve

The 2016 Gigondas la Grande Reserve is a fine effort in a modern, reasonably oaky style. The blend of 50% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 25% Mourvèdre has a cedary, vanilla-tinged overlay, but it also has plenty of rich, ripe cherries and stone fruit. Full-bodied, creamy and lush, it nevertheless allows a dusting of dry earth and spice notes to come through on the finish. It's a complete wine that should drink well for a decade or more. $30 (Arrives 6/14/19)

Wine Spectator 97
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON St.-Julien 2016

This is so vivid as it brims with pastis-soaked plum, blackberry, black currant and blueberry paste flavors, all carried by a perfectly integrated brambly spine. Tar and ganache notes give the finish an extra kick while everything stays within the mouthwatering roasted apple wood frame. Both regal and rambunctious, this is St.-Julien to a T. Best from 2025 through 2040. 11,667 cases made.—J.M. $98 Our Price $117.99



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