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once a year our winemaker collaborates with america's best sommeliers to blend the exclusive wines that will be served in their luxury restaurant destinations. drawing on premium napa valley vineyards, once produces these wines to be served exclusively in the dining rooms of, among others, restaurant daniel, gotham bar & grille, restaurant jean georges, thomas keller restaurant group, eleven madison park, veritas, michael mina and the modern.

90 points - wine spectator this racy wine is jammed with pepper and licorice, plus notes of black raspberry, roasted sage and smoke. still youthful and unpolished, but promises much.

ripe, juicy plum, blackberry and wild berry fruit is lively, plush, well-proportioned and highly distinctive, finishing with a burst of fruit and pretty toasty-oak shadings.

nts - wine spectator ripe and fleshy, with generous plum, black cherry and red cherry fruit that's intense and complex without being too powerful or overblown. ends with firm, fine-grained tannins. drink now through 2012.

93 points - pinot report medium ruby color, deep black cherry, sweet oak and spice aromas. rich and ripe pinot with great balance and complexity...

94 points - robert parker deep crimson-colored, it offers an enticing perfume of toasty new oak, pencil lead, spice box, clove, allspice, red currants and black cherry. seamless on the palate, the wine has gobs of ripe, savory flavors, well-concealed tannin, excellent aging potential, and a long, pure finish.

92 points - wine spectator a robust mouthful that serves up a rich, complex mix of ripe currant, herb and tar notes, with earthy, leathery scents, that are full-blown and gaining weight. intense and concentrated, this needs cellaring. best from 2010 through 2016.

95 points - robert parker the 2005 syrah kobler family vineyard, which is a cool russian river site, tips the scales at only 13.6% alcohol, but it has incredible phenolic maturity because of the long, cool growing season at this site. notes of bacon fat, violets, blackberry, and cassis as well as licorice and some exotic apricots make an impression in this inky/purple wine of great intensity, fabulous texture, and stunning purity.

90 points - wine spectator this wine combines firm, ripe, complex fruit with excellent structure. the core flavors are centered around a mix of currant, black cherry and plum and the acidity and tannins are in the right proportion, giving it a resemblance to a fine bordeaux

93 points - robert parker offering up notes of blueberries, black raspberries, and currants in a soft, pomerol-like style, mast-cimarossa possesses sweet tannins, adequate acidity, and a plush texture as well as finish. tor kenward and his winemaker, jeff ames, have produced some breakthrough efforts in 2005 and 2006. kenward's knowledge of california viticulture and vineyard sites has put him in the position to get great fruit, which has been translated into artisinal, hand-crafted wines.

91 points - wine spectator offers up an outstanding nose of pain grille, mineral, white peach, pear, and a hint of tropical aromas. ripe, round, and mouth-coating, this creamy-textured chardonnay is well-balanced and lengthy.

92 points - robert parker the 2005 allende is 100% tempranillo barrel-fermented and aged for 14 months in mostly new french oak. purple-colored, it offers up an enticing bouquet of pain grille, crushed stone, spice box, scorched earth and blackberry. ripe, layered, and complex, it has gobs of spicy fruit, several years of aging potential, and a lengthy finish.

the 2008 emilio moro comes from vineyards ranging in age from 15 to 25 years and was aged for 12 months in seasoned french and american oak. it sports a pleasing perfume of balsam wood, clove, cinnamon, tapenade, mineral, and blackberry leading to a wine of considerable elegance with 2-3 years of aging potential.

92 points - robert parker the 2010 psi has a more tightly wound bouquet than the 2009 with fresh blackberry, blueberry and vanilla essence that is well defined and harmonious. the palate is very well defined and the tannins, a little finer and more filigree than the 2009. it is fresh and natural, with precise dark berry and balsamic notes towards the finish. thankfully the 2010 maintains its natural, almost -laid-back- persona and it represents the best psi to date.

91 points - robert parker the owners consider 2008 to be one of the top 3 vintages of the decade, "a great vintage with low yields and vibrant acidity". its older vines were aged for 12 months in 50% new french oak while the younger vines were aged in second year barrels. medium purple in color with a fragrant nose of cedar, mineral, spice box, lavender, black cherry, and blueberry, on the palate it is smooth-textured, intense, and concentrated...

94 points - robert parker this opulent effort is all about pleasure; give it 3-4 years of additional cellaring if you'd like it a bit more civilized. old vine garnacha made under the supervision of renowned vigneron chris ringland is the story at bodegas alto moncayo in the little known do of campo de borja.

94 points - robert parker the 2008 clio is made up of 70% old vine monastrell sourced from a vineyard planted in 1944 and 30% cabernet sauvignon from a vineyard planted in 1979. the alcoholic fermentation is in oak followed by malolactic fermentation in new barrels and aging for 24 months in new french and american oak. a glass-coating opaque purple color, it exhibits an expressive nose of pain grille, underbrush, brier, mineral, blueberry, and blackberry fruit leading to a plush, opulent wine with great density, savory flavors, and a lengthy finish. in spite of its size, it is surprisingly light on its feet and can be approached now. however, it will evolve for 3-4 years and offer prime drinking from 2014 to 2023.

94+ points - robert parker it displays a brooding bouquet of wood smoke, asian spices, violets, espresso, black cherry, and blackberry. dense, rich, powerful, and incipiently complex

95 points- wine spectator wine spectator - top 100 of 2007 #11 plush and harmonious, this red is alluring yet subtle, with intense flavors backed by an impressive structure. look for black currant, cocoa, cigar box and mineral notes now, and expect further complexity as this evolves.

93 points - robert parker the 2009 as sortes is also 100% godello aged for 6 months in foudre sourced from 14 hectares of estate vineyard. medium straw-colored, it offers up an expressive nose of mineral, spring flowers, honeysuckle, pear, and tropical notes. with huge volume on the palate and amazing concentration, this creamy textured effort is impeccably balanced and long.

house-infused extra virgin olive oil

crispy potatoes, spicy tomato sauce

preserved lemon

chef's creation

three imported spanish cheeses

manchego, candied pecans, dried cherry mojo

marcona almonds, goat cheese, apples, maple-shallot mojo

spinach, garlic, lemon, chilies

sweet potato wontons, edamame

harissa, hummus

avocado, mango dipping sauce

coconut- curry sauce, grilled bread

daily creation

chimichurri, pickled onions, apple

grapefruit, avocado, fennel

romesco, olives, sultanas, lentils

piquillo mojo, roasted garlic, potatoes

once a year our winemaker collaborates with america's best sommeliers to blend the exclusive wines that will be served in their luxury restaurant destinations. drawing on premium napa valley vineyards, once produces these wines to be served exclusively in the dining rooms of, among others, restaurant daniel, gotham bar grille, restaurant jean georges, thomas keller restaurant group, eleven madison park, veritas, michael mina and the modern.

90 points - wine spectator this racy wine is jammed with pepper and licorice, plus notes of black raspberry, roasted sage and smoke. still youthful and unpolished, but promises much.

ripe, juicy plum, blackberry and wild berry fruit is lively, plush, well-proportioned and highly distinctive, finishing with a burst of fruit and pretty toasty-oak shadings.

nts - wine spectator ripe and fleshy, with generous plum, black cherry and red cherry fruit that's intense and complex without being too powerful or overblown. ends with firm, fine-grained tannins. drink now through 2012.

93 points - pinot report medium ruby color, deep black cherry, sweet oak and spice aromas. rich and ripe pinot with great balance and complexity...

94 points - robert parker deep crimson-colored, it offers an enticing perfume of toasty new oak, pencil lead, spice box, clove, allspice, red currants and black cherry. seamless on the palate, the wine has gobs of ripe, savory flavors, well-concealed tannin, excellent aging potential, and a long, pure finish.

92 points - wine spectator a robust mouthful that serves up a rich, complex mix of ripe currant, herb and tar notes, with earthy, leathery scents, that are full-blown and gaining weight. intense and concentrated, this needs cellaring. best from 2010 through 2016.

95 points - robert parker the 2005 syrah kobler family vineyard, which is a cool russian river site, tips the scales at only 13.6% alcohol, but it has incredible phenolic maturity because of the long, cool growing season at this site. notes of bacon fat, violets, blackberry, and cassis as well as licorice and some exotic apricots make an impression in this inky/purple wine of great intensity, fabulous texture, and stunning purity.

90 points - wine spectator this wine combines firm, ripe, complex fruit with excellent structure. the core flavors are centered around a mix of currant, black cherry and plum and the acidity and tannins are in the right proportion, giving it a resemblance to a fine bordeaux

93 points - robert parker offering up notes of blueberries, black raspberries, and currants in a soft, pomerol-like style, mast-cimarossa possesses sweet tannins, adequate acidity, and a plush texture as well as finish. tor kenward and his winemaker, jeff ames, have produced some breakthrough efforts in 2005 and 2006. kenward's knowledge of california viticulture and vineyard sites has put him in the position to get great fruit, which has been translated into artisinal, hand-crafted wines.

91 points - wine spectator offers up an outstanding nose of pain grille, mineral, white peach, pear, and a hint of tropical aromas. ripe, round, and mouth-coating, this creamy-textured chardonnay is well-balanced and lengthy.

92 points - robert parker the 2005 allende is 100% tempranillo barrel-fermented and aged for 14 months in mostly new french oak. purple-colored, it offers up an enticing bouquet of pain grille, crushed stone, spice box, scorched earth and blackberry. ripe, layered, and complex, it has gobs of spicy fruit, several years of aging potential, and a lengthy finish.

the 2008 emilio moro comes from vineyards ranging in age from 15 to 25 years and was aged for 12 months in seasoned french and american oak. it sports a pleasing perfume of balsam wood, clove, cinnamon, tapenade, mineral, and blackberry leading to a wine of considerable elegance with 2-3 years of aging potential.

92 points - robert parker the 2010 psi has a more tightly wound bouquet than the 2009 with fresh blackberry, blueberry and vanilla essence that is well defined and harmonious. the palate is very well defined and the tannins, a little finer and more filigree than the 2009. it is fresh and natural, with precise dark berry and balsamic notes towards the finish. thankfully the 2010 maintains its natural, almost -laid-back- persona and it represents the best psi to date.

91 points - robert parker the owners consider 2008 to be one of the top 3 vintages of the decade, "a great vintage with low yields and vibrant acidity". its older vines were aged for 12 months in 50% new french oak while the younger vines were aged in second year barrels. medium purple in color with a fragrant nose of cedar, mineral, spice box, lavender, black cherry, and blueberry, on the palate it is smooth-textured, intense, and concentrated...

94 points - robert parker this opulent effort is all about pleasure; give it 3-4 years of additional cellaring if you'd like it a bit more civilized. old vine garnacha made under the supervision of renowned vigneron chris ringland is the story at bodegas alto moncayo in the little known do of campo de borja.

94 points - robert parker the 2008 clio is made up of 70% old vine monastrell sourced from a vineyard planted in 1944 and 30% cabernet sauvignon from a vineyard planted in 1979. the alcoholic fermentation is in oak followed by malolactic fermentation in new barrels and aging for 24 months in new french and american oak. a glass-coating opaque purple color, it exhibits an expressive nose of pain grille, underbrush, brier, mineral, blueberry, and blackberry fruit leading to a plush, opulent wine with great density, savory flavors, and a lengthy finish. in spite of its size, it is surprisingly light on its feet and can be approached now. however, it will evolve for 3-4 years and offer prime drinking from 2014 to 2023.

94+ points - robert parker it displays a brooding bouquet of wood smoke, asian spices, violets, espresso, black cherry, and blackberry. dense, rich, powerful, and incipiently complex

95 points- wine spectator wine spectator - top 100 of 2007 #11 plush and harmonious, this red is alluring yet subtle, with intense flavors backed by an impressive structure. look for black currant, cocoa, cigar box and mineral notes now, and expect further complexity as this evolves.

93 points - robert parker the 2009 as sortes is also 100% godello aged for 6 months in foudre sourced from 14 hectares of estate vineyard. medium straw-colored, it offers up an expressive nose of mineral, spring flowers, honeysuckle, pear, and tropical notes. with huge volume on the palate and amazing concentration, this creamy textured effort is impeccably balanced and long.

house-infused extra virgin olive oil

crispy potatoes, spicy tomato sauce

preserved lemon

chef's creation

three imported spanish cheeses

manchego, candied pecans, dried cherry mojo

marcona almonds, goat cheese, apples, maple-shallot mojo

spinach, garlic, lemon, chilies

sweet potato wontons, edamame

harissa, hummus

avocado, mango dipping sauce

coconut- curry sauce, grilled bread

daily creation

chimichurri, pickled onions, apple

grapefruit, avocado, fennel

romesco, olives, sultanas, lentils

piquillo mojo, roasted garlic, potatoes

once a year our winemaker collaborates with america's best sommeliers to blend the exclusive wines that will be served in their luxury restaurant destinations. drawing on premium napa valley vineyards, once produces these wines to be served exclusively in the dining rooms of, among others, restaurant daniel, gotham bar & grille, restaurant jean georges, thomas keller restaurant group, eleven madison park, veritas, michael mina and the modern.

90 points - wine spectator this racy wine is jammed with pepper and licorice, plus notes of black raspberry, roasted sage and smoke. still youthful and unpolished, but promises much.

ripe, juicy plum, blackberry and wild berry fruit is lively, plush, well-proportioned and highly distinctive, finishing with a burst of fruit and pretty toasty-oak shadings.

nts - wine spectator ripe and fleshy, with generous plum, black cherry and red cherry fruit that's intense and complex without being too powerful or overblown. ends with firm, fine-grained tannins. drink now through 2012.

93 points - pinot report medium ruby color, deep black cherry, sweet oak and spice aromas. rich and ripe pinot with great balance and complexity...

94 points - robert parker deep crimson-colored, it offers an enticing perfume of toasty new oak, pencil lead, spice box, clove, allspice, red currants and black cherry. seamless on the palate, the wine has gobs of ripe, savory flavors, well-concealed tannin, excellent aging potential, and a long, pure finish.

92 points - wine spectator a robust mouthful that serves up a rich, complex mix of ripe currant, herb and tar notes, with earthy, leathery scents, that are full-blown and gaining weight. intense and concentrated, this needs cellaring. best from 2010 through 2016.

95 points - robert parker the 2005 syrah kobler family vineyard, which is a cool russian river site, tips the scales at only 13.6% alcohol, but it has incredible phenolic maturity because of the long, cool growing season at this site. notes of bacon fat, violets, blackberry, and cassis as well as licorice and some exotic apricots make an impression in this inky/purple wine of great intensity, fabulous texture, and stunning purity.

90 points - wine spectator this wine combines firm, ripe, complex fruit with excellent structure. the core flavors are centered around a mix of currant, black cherry and plum and the acidity and tannins are in the right proportion, giving it a resemblance to a fine bordeaux

93 points - robert parker offering up notes of blueberries, black raspberries, and currants in a soft, pomerol-like style, mast-cimarossa possesses sweet tannins, adequate acidity, and a plush texture as well as finish. tor kenward and his winemaker, jeff ames, have produced some breakthrough efforts in 2005 and 2006. kenward's knowledge of california viticulture and vineyard sites has put him in the position to get great fruit, which has been translated into artisinal, hand-crafted wines.

91 points - wine spectator offers up an outstanding nose of pain grille, mineral, white peach, pear, and a hint of tropical aromas. ripe, round, and mouth-coating, this creamy-textured chardonnay is well-balanced and lengthy.

92 points - robert parker the 2005 allende is 100% tempranillo barrel-fermented and aged for 14 months in mostly new french oak. purple-colored, it offers up an enticing bouquet of pain grille, crushed stone, spice box, scorched earth and blackberry. ripe, layered, and complex, it has gobs of spicy fruit, several years of aging potential, and a lengthy finish.

the 2008 emilio moro comes from vineyards ranging in age from 15 to 25 years and was aged for 12 months in seasoned french and american oak. it sports a pleasing perfume of balsam wood, clove, cinnamon, tapenade, mineral, and blackberry leading to a wine of considerable elegance with 2-3 years of aging potential.

92 points - robert parker the 2010 psi has a more tightly wound bouquet than the 2009 with fresh blackberry, blueberry and vanilla essence that is well defined and harmonious. the palate is very well defined and the tannins, a little finer and more filigree than the 2009. it is fresh and natural, with precise dark berry and balsamic notes towards the finish. thankfully the 2010 maintains its natural, almost -laid-back- persona and it represents the best psi to date.

91 points - robert parker the owners consider 2008 to be one of the top 3 vintages of the decade, "a great vintage with low yields and vibrant acidity". its older vines were aged for 12 months in 50% new french oak while the younger vines were aged in second year barrels. medium purple in color with a fragrant nose of cedar, mineral, spice box, lavender, black cherry, and blueberry, on the palate it is smooth-textured, intense, and concentrated...

94 points - robert parker this opulent effort is all about pleasure; give it 3-4 years of additional cellaring if you'd like it a bit more civilized. old vine garnacha made under the supervision of renowned vigneron chris ringland is the story at bodegas alto moncayo in the little known do of campo de borja.

94 points - robert parker the 2008 clio is made up of 70% old vine monastrell sourced from a vineyard planted in 1944 and 30% cabernet sauvignon from a vineyard planted in 1979. the alcoholic fermentation is in oak followed by malolactic fermentation in new barrels and aging for 24 months in new french and american oak. a glass-coating opaque purple color, it exhibits an expressive nose of pain grille, underbrush, brier, mineral, blueberry, and blackberry fruit leading to a plush, opulent wine with great density, savory flavors, and a lengthy finish. in spite of its size, it is surprisingly light on its feet and can be approached now. however, it will evolve for 3-4 years and offer prime drinking from 2014 to 2023.

94+ points - robert parker it displays a brooding bouquet of wood smoke, asian spices, violets, espresso, black cherry, and blackberry. dense, rich, powerful, and incipiently complex

95 points- wine spectator wine spectator - top 100 of 2007 #11 plush and harmonious, this red is alluring yet subtle, with intense flavors backed by an impressive structure. look for black currant, cocoa, cigar box and mineral notes now, and expect further complexity as this evolves.

93 points - robert parker the 2009 as sortes is also 100% godello aged for 6 months in foudre sourced from 14 hectares of estate vineyard. medium straw-colored, it offers up an expressive nose of mineral, spring flowers, honeysuckle, pear, and tropical notes. with huge volume on the palate and amazing concentration, this creamy textured effort is impeccably balanced and long.