THIS WEEK'S NEW RELEASES

We are so excited to have some new wines just in.  Please visit us to enjoy them while they last.  Customers receive exclusive pricing.  Please call for details.

DUTTON ESTATE

In the Green Valley AVA in the Russian River Valley located near the small charming town of Sebastopol. Once a dominant apple-growing region, Sebastopol is now a destination hide-away and home to the winery's founders, Joe and Tracy Dutton.

2015 "Kyndall's Reserve" Dutton Ranch CHARDONNAY A leading bouquet of stone fruits, vanilla, citrus and cinnamon burst from the glass for this cool climate chardonnay. With the first sip, ripe fruit flavors of red and green apples, nectarine and orange zest, along with hints of buttercream and orange honey surge the palate.

2014 "Karmen Isabella" Dutton Ranch PINOT NOIR  Red cherry, raspberry and Santa Rosa plum are among the flavors that fill your mouth which is what you would expect from a Russian River Pinot Noir.

JONES FAMILY VINEYARDS

Jones Family's three estate vineyards are located in the northern Napa Valley at the base of Howell Mountain about 5 miles north St. Helena in the Calistoga AVA.  10 total acres of vineyards in 3 distinct blocks create unique lots with individual flavor profiles. In 1998 David Abreu designed and planted a 3 acre hillside vineyard of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and petit verdot.  With Winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, one of the most exciting young talents in Napa Valley, these wines are not to be missed. 

2012 "The Sisters" Napa Valley CABERNET SAUVIGNON This wine is a multi-layered chorus of aromas and flavor that displays a great sense of harmony.  After experiencing the aromatic profile of clove, jasmine, tanned leather, eucalyptus and spiced ripe plum what remains is the purity of the vintage.  On the palate deep red fruit and spice notes of black cherry, cassis and cocoa nibs.

2013 Napa Valley CABERNET SAUVIGNON Tightly packed aromas of blackberry, cinnamon, dark chocolate and graphite swell out of the glass.  Over time the palate profile releases layers of crushed blueberries, cassis, and nutmeg.  The tannin that frames the rich, decadent notes contributes a strong mineral quality that begins in the middle of the palate and carries through to the long, nuanced finish. This wine has a classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon profile and reflects the pinnacle of winemaking from the Jones Family Vineyards Estate.

MI SUENO

Rolando Herrera's story is the epitome of the American dream realized. Rolando left his home in El Llano, Mexico at age 15 to build a life in the Napa Valley. While enrolled in high school, Rolando spent his nights as a dishwasher at Auberge du Soleil. He got his start in the wine industry as a harvest laborer at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars and, over the next 10 years, he worked his way up to cellar master and then, with the help of so many mentors in the Valley, started his own winery in 1997.  We are honored to sell Rolando's wines including his amazing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, currently in stock.

2013 Napa Valley CABERNET SAUVIGNON Just recently we tried his CABERNET SAUVIGNON and were blown away by the depth and balance and can now offer the lowest price.

BENCH VINEYARDS Circa 64 Wines

Husband and wife team Sam Sharp and Allison Steltzner have partnered with her parents, Richard and Christine, to create Bench Vineyards. The brand is named after the unique topography of their 30-acre estate, a true benchland vineyard located on the eastern side of Napa Valley, directly below the Stags Leap District Palisades.

By partnering with Jim Barbour on the vineyard side and Winemaker Mike Smith, the goal of Bench Vineyards is to make modern, elegant wines that reflect their Stags Leap District vineyard location.

2015 Stag's Leap District RED BLEND An amazing blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Petite Verdot & 25% Malbec that shows the versatility of famed winemaker Mike Smith from his first Stag's Leap District wine.  Never have we tasted such elegance & richness in the same glass.

HALCON VINEYARDS

Paul Gordon, founder of Halcon Vineyards, is a firm believer in cool climate wines.  His estate, located in the Yorkville Highlands, shares geologic, altitude, and oceanic exposure with the Northern Rhone.  The vineyards that provide the fruit for the Pinot Noir share these cool climate characteristics.  Winemaker Scott Shapely (ROAR Wines) has created spectacular, expressive, delicious wines from these exceptional parcels.

2015 "Cerise Vineyard" PINOT NOIR This wine is incredibly fragrant & floral with brambly black cherries, blood orange and anise.  Mouthfeel is fresh, rich & pure.  Enticing flavors of bing cherries, plum, clove and fresh tea lead to a long, clean finish.  Wonderful balance of ripe fruit, acidity and tannic structure.  Only 120 cases produced.  SPECIAL PRICE $29.95

Please call (916)780-9030 for special pricing

WINEMAKER SERIES Continues with CAMERON and BAHANEH HOBEL

I am pleased to announce that Capitol Cellars customers will have the special opportunity to meet the proprietors of Hobel Winery this Saturday.  Hobel's story began in 1998 when Cameron and Winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown met in Napa Valley.  After 11 years of a shared love of wine, they collaborated to produce Hobel Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, one of my favorite wines to share with customers.

On Saturday we will taste two designations, The Grain (only 96 cases produced) and The Figure (158 cases), along with some treasured library vintages.  These are beautiful, concentrated, rich wines with flavors of blueberry, blackberry compote and dark chocolate.

I hope you can join us for this opportunity to taste and purchase some truly rare and extraordinary wines.  Please call at your convenience to place your $15 reservation for this Saturday, September 30, 4 to 6pm.

Contact Marcus at (916)780-9030 for reservations!