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2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Rutherford 750ml
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 $28
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
(7 cases available)		 $58 Sold Out
2005 Vicarious Napa Valley Red Wine 750ml Click for details
(90 cases available)		 $35 Sold Out
2006 AntithesiS Red Wine 750ml
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 $85 Sold Out
2007 Vicarious Napa Valley Rose
(75 cases produced)
 $17 Sold Out
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml $65
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Please note that if you choose Ground Shipping when you order, our wines will be held at the winery until cool weather returns.

All wines are sold in California and title passes to the buyer in California. We make no representation to the legal rights of anyone to ship or import wines into any state outside of California. The buyer is solely responsible for shipment of wines. By placing an order, you authorize us to act on your behalf to engage a common carrier to deliver your order to you. Wines may be sold only to persons who are at least 21 years old. In placing your order, you represent to us that you are at least 21 years old. When your wine is delivered to you, you will be required to show identification proving that you are at least 21 years old.


Delivery to a business address is strongly recommended.

vicarious |ker-ē-əs, və-|

adjective

experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person (or that person on wine)

VICARIOUS is the wine that, as a winemaker, is the most fun and challenging to produce due to the fact that in blending, it will constantly be a moving target. Relatively speaking, I am a young winemaker and am completely love drunk on making wine, trying new varieties, new vineyards, and new techniques. I have enjoyed making Cabernets from Oakville, Rutherford, St. Helena, and Coombsville. Also, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Merlot, Petite Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Viognier... all of which from great vineyards. Because of this, VICARIOUS allows me a place to be a little more selective and display my skills in blending to produce an elegant, smooth, and more food-friendly wine for my friends and I to drink in a more casual setting.


The 2005 vintage blended a mere 100 cases of wine.

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antithesis | an-'ti-thə-səs |

noun ( pl. -ses |-sēz|)

A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.

In this instance, AntithesiS is a word that describes and relates to both the winemaker and the wine itself. My path and story as a winemaker and vintner is the opposite of many of my fellow vintners stories that you will hear. AntithesiS is unique and is made in a manner that is the opposite of traditional vinification. The result is the Antithesis of an ordinary wine.

Color: DARK
Aromatics: Exotic
Entry: Overwhelming
Flavor: Dark Jammy Red & Black Berry, Cedar, Spice
Texture: Lush & Polished
Finish: Obvious & Long

A fortunate stroke of serendipity can be credited for revealing to me the secret to producing AntithesiS. It is truly unique and I eagerly look forward to recreating this wine for many years to come.

Sadly, only 75 cases were produced of its first vintage, 2006.

antithesis label

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2006 Modus Operandi Sauvignon Blanc

Rutherford, Napa Valley

With even basic Sauvignon Blanc becoming more and more difficult to come by in the Napa Valley, I am extremely delighted to be one of the few producers lucky enough to buy fruit from a vineyard that consistently shows how far above average it really is. And to sweeten the pot... its from Rutherford and its grown organically!

Those of you who have had this Sauvignon Blanc and have tasted with me know that a lot of thought goes into making it. Its character is profound and distinct.... by design. Specific yeast strains are selected to work together in the fermentation... each carrying out specific reactions that are dependent upon each other for the desired end product. To add complexity, native yeast is allowed to ferment a few barrels for blending. The result is a wine that has the best qualities of both New Zealand and Napa Valley. The 2007 vintage leans more to the Napa side in its weight and tropical notes but the most distinctive attribute to this wine are the impressively explosive aromatics. This wine is special and Ill eagerly making it for as long as I can.

220 cases of the 2007 vintage were produced.

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