1997 Joseph Phelps Insignia
Few wines embody the grandeur of Napa Valley quite like Joseph Phelps Insignia, a benchmark Bordeaux-style blend that has achieved undeniable cult status since its inaugural 1974 vintage. Crafted by the visionary Joseph Phelps, Insignia was among the first proprietary blends in Napa, setting a standard that countless others would follow. Sourced from premier estate vineyards across the valley, it delivers a seamless balance of power, elegance, and age-worthy structure. Its legacy is further cemented by multiple perfect 100-point scores from top critics, a testament to its consistency at the highest level. Decade after decade, Insignia remains one of California’s most collectible wines, and an icon where pedigree, precision, and perfection converge.
- $399.99
- $225.00
1997 Joseph Phelps Insignia
Few wines embody the grandeur of Napa Valley quite like Joseph Phelps Insignia, a benchmark Bordeaux-style blend that has achieved undeniable cult status since its inaugural 1974 vintage. Crafted by the visionary Joseph Phelps, Insignia was among the first proprietary blends in Napa, setting a standard that countless others would follow. Sourced from premier estate vineyards across the valley, it delivers a seamless balance of power, elegance, and age-worthy structure. Its legacy is further cemented by multiple perfect 100-point scores from top critics, a testament to its consistency at the highest level. Decade after decade, Insignia remains one of California’s most collectible wines, and an icon where pedigree, precision, and perfection converge.
$399.99
- 750 ML
2008 Futo Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2008 FUTO Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the foundational wines that helped establish FUTO as a serious force in Napa Valley’s cult Cabernet landscape. Founded by Tom and Nancy Futo in the early 2000s on the western hillsides of Oakville, the estate sits beside some of Napa’s most legendary neighbors, including Harlan Estate and Bond. The property was originally known as Oakford Vineyards before the Futos transformed it into a highly meticulous, low-production estate focused on hillside Bordeaux varietals. Early guidance from renowned figures such as Mark Aubert, David Abreu, and Howard Backen helped shape the estate’s identity, while winemaker Jason Exposto became instrumental in refining the wines beginning in 2008. The 2008 vintage marked a major early success for the estate. Napa Valley experienced a challenging but ultimately excellent growing season, producing wines with structure, freshness, and precision rather than excessive ripeness. The 2008 FUTO blend consisted of approximately 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot, a notably high percentage of Cabernet Franc that contributed aromatic lift and finesse. Critics praised the wine heavily upon release, with Robert Parker awarding it 95+ points and Wine Spectator scoring it 96 points.
- $349.99
- $250.00
2008 Futo Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2008 FUTO Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the foundational wines that helped establish FUTO as a serious force in Napa Valley’s cult Cabernet landscape. Founded by Tom and Nancy Futo in the early 2000s on the western hillsides of Oakville, the estate sits beside some of Napa’s most legendary neighbors, including Harlan Estate and Bond. The property was originally known as Oakford Vineyards before the Futos transformed it into a highly meticulous, low-production estate focused on hillside Bordeaux varietals. Early guidance from renowned figures such as Mark Aubert, David Abreu, and Howard Backen helped shape the estate’s identity, while winemaker Jason Exposto became instrumental in refining the wines beginning in 2008. The 2008 vintage marked a major early success for the estate. Napa Valley experienced a challenging but ultimately excellent growing season, producing wines with structure, freshness, and precision rather than excessive ripeness. The 2008 FUTO blend consisted of approximately 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot, a notably high percentage of Cabernet Franc that contributed aromatic lift and finesse. Critics praised the wine heavily upon release, with Robert Parker awarding it 95+ points and Wine Spectator scoring it 96 points.
$349.99
- 750 ML
1998 Colgin Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet
The 1998 Colgin Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is an important early benchmark from one of Napa Valley’s most prestigious cult producers. Founded in 1992 by Ann Colgin, Colgin Cellars quickly became synonymous with ultra-premium, limited-production Napa Cabernet, combining elite terroir with meticulous winemaking. The Herb Lamb Vineyard, located on the lower slopes of Howell Mountain near St. Helena, was one of Colgin’s first major single-vineyard projects and helped establish the winery’s reputation for producing intensely concentrated, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon. With consulting winemaker Helen Turley during the estate’s formative years, Colgin’s wines rapidly achieved cult status among collectors worldwide. The 1998 Napa vintage was cooler and more challenging than blockbuster years like 1997, requiring rigorous vineyard selection and patient winemaking. While many producers made lighter wines, Colgin’s strict standards allowed Herb Lamb Vineyard to shine. The wine is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, often blended with small portions of Cabernet Franc and Merlot depending on final barrel selection. It offered classic aromatics of blackberry, cassis, violets, tobacco, graphite, and sweet oak spice, framed by polished tannins and a more restrained, Bordeaux-like profile than hotter Napa vintages. Critics praised it for elegance, structure, and longevity rather than sheer opulence, and today it represents a fascinating snapshot of Colgin before the even riper style of the 2000s.
- $475.00
- $329.00
1998 Colgin Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet
The 1998 Colgin Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is an important early benchmark from one of Napa Valley’s most prestigious cult producers. Founded in 1992 by Ann Colgin, Colgin Cellars quickly became synonymous with ultra-premium, limited-production Napa Cabernet, combining elite terroir with meticulous winemaking. The Herb Lamb Vineyard, located on the lower slopes of Howell Mountain near St. Helena, was one of Colgin’s first major single-vineyard projects and helped establish the winery’s reputation for producing intensely concentrated, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon. With consulting winemaker Helen Turley during the estate’s formative years, Colgin’s wines rapidly achieved cult status among collectors worldwide. The 1998 Napa vintage was cooler and more challenging than blockbuster years like 1997, requiring rigorous vineyard selection and patient winemaking. While many producers made lighter wines, Colgin’s strict standards allowed Herb Lamb Vineyard to shine. The wine is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, often blended with small portions of Cabernet Franc and Merlot depending on final barrel selection. It offered classic aromatics of blackberry, cassis, violets, tobacco, graphite, and sweet oak spice, framed by polished tannins and a more restrained, Bordeaux-like profile than hotter Napa vintages. Critics praised it for elegance, structure, and longevity rather than sheer opulence, and today it represents a fascinating snapshot of Colgin before the even riper style of the 2000s.
$475.00
- 750 ML
2023 Scarecrow M. Etain Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2023 Scarecrow M. Étain Cabernet Sauvignon is shaping up to be one of Napa Valley’s premier “second-label” cult wines and arguably one of the strongest M. Étain releases to date. Sourced from the legendary J.J. Cohn Estate in Rutherford and crafted by superstar winemaker Celia Welch, the 2023 blend is 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec, 5% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot. It benefited from a long, cool, drought-ending growing season that delivered exceptional balance, concentration, and aromatic purity. The profile is classic Rutherford: dark currants, blackberry, violet, graphite, espresso, vanilla, and polished oak, with a plush, velvet-textured palate and powerful but refined tannins. Critically, the wine has already earned major praise, including 97 points from Jeb Dunnuck and 94 from Vinous, placing it at the very top of Napa’s high-end Cabernet category for the vintage. Compared to flagship Scarecrow, M. Étain is generally more approachable earlier, slightly more fruit-forward, and significantly better value while still carrying much of the estate’s prestige and vineyard pedigree. Community sentiment among collectors consistently positions M. Étain as one of the best luxury Napa buys below the flagship cult bottling tier.
- $249.99
- $180.00
2023 Scarecrow M. Etain Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2023 Scarecrow M. Étain Cabernet Sauvignon is shaping up to be one of Napa Valley’s premier “second-label” cult wines and arguably one of the strongest M. Étain releases to date. Sourced from the legendary J.J. Cohn Estate in Rutherford and crafted by superstar winemaker Celia Welch, the 2023 blend is 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec, 5% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot. It benefited from a long, cool, drought-ending growing season that delivered exceptional balance, concentration, and aromatic purity. The profile is classic Rutherford: dark currants, blackberry, violet, graphite, espresso, vanilla, and polished oak, with a plush, velvet-textured palate and powerful but refined tannins. Critically, the wine has already earned major praise, including 97 points from Jeb Dunnuck and 94 from Vinous, placing it at the very top of Napa’s high-end Cabernet category for the vintage. Compared to flagship Scarecrow, M. Étain is generally more approachable earlier, slightly more fruit-forward, and significantly better value while still carrying much of the estate’s prestige and vineyard pedigree. Community sentiment among collectors consistently positions M. Étain as one of the best luxury Napa buys below the flagship cult bottling tier.
$249.99
- 750 ML
2005 Lokoya Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Since its founding in 1995 Lokoya has been producing distinctly renowned Cabernet Sauvignons from four of Napa’s most famed mountain appellations: Mount Veeder, Howell Mountain, Spring Mountain and Diamond Mountain. The combination of these high elevation sites, precise management and advanced winemaking skills create the highly acclaimed wines that make up Lokoya. With its production of about 2,400 cases annually coming from the mountain vineyards known for their sparse soils, high elevations, good drainage and cool climates, Lokoya wines are keenly sought out by ardent Cabernet aficionados around the world, and these legendary wines deserve a very special place in any serious collectors' cellar. The stunning 97 point 2005 vintage from Diamond Mountain is in keeping with the historic pattern of exceptional performance we have come to expect from this esteemed label. Robert Parker alone has given Lokoya and winemaking guru Chris Carpenter nine 100-point scores since 2001. Taking this into consideration, and the fact that we are offering the BEST PRICE IN THE USA, these won't last long. Get your orders in quickly to avoid disappointment.
- $425.00
- $298.50
2005 Lokoya Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Since its founding in 1995 Lokoya has been producing distinctly renowned Cabernet Sauvignons from four of Napa’s most famed mountain appellations: Mount Veeder, Howell Mountain, Spring Mountain and Diamond Mountain. The combination of these high elevation sites, precise management and advanced winemaking skills create the highly acclaimed wines that make up Lokoya. With its production of about 2,400 cases annually coming from the mountain vineyards known for their sparse soils, high elevations, good drainage and cool climates, Lokoya wines are keenly sought out by ardent Cabernet aficionados around the world, and these legendary wines deserve a very special place in any serious collectors' cellar. The stunning 97 point 2005 vintage from Diamond Mountain is in keeping with the historic pattern of exceptional performance we have come to expect from this esteemed label. Robert Parker alone has given Lokoya and winemaking guru Chris Carpenter nine 100-point scores since 2001. Taking this into consideration, and the fact that we are offering the BEST PRICE IN THE USA, these won't last long. Get your orders in quickly to avoid disappointment.
$425.00
- 750 ML
2016 Roy Estate Mr. Evans Proprietary Red
The 2016 Roy Estate Mr. Evans Proprietary Red is a polished, limited-production Napa Valley Bordeaux blend that showcases the power of the outstanding 2016 vintage with a more refined, mountain-grown elegance. Produced from Roy Estate’s hillside vineyard on Soda Canyon Road, the blend is 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 11% Petit Verdot, aged for 19 months in 100% new Taransaud French oak. The wine offers layered aromas of dark plum, blackberry, cassis, roasted coffee, cedar, chocolate, and warm baking spice, with a luxurious structure built around silky tannins and impressive balance. On the palate, the 2016 Mr. Evans is rich and full-bodied yet remarkably composed, balancing Napa ripeness with freshness and finesse. Notes of black fruits, cassis, cocoa, and subtle sweetness from oak integration create a plush, opulent texture while maintaining enough acidity for long-term aging. Roy Estate itself projects a 15–20 year drinking window, making this a strong cellar candidate through roughly 2035–2040. Community tasting notes also consistently highlight its floral lift, dark fruit density, and polished finish, often placing it among serious collector-level Napa proprietary reds.
- $275.00
- $197.00
2016 Roy Estate Mr. Evans Proprietary Red
The 2016 Roy Estate Mr. Evans Proprietary Red is a polished, limited-production Napa Valley Bordeaux blend that showcases the power of the outstanding 2016 vintage with a more refined, mountain-grown elegance. Produced from Roy Estate’s hillside vineyard on Soda Canyon Road, the blend is 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 11% Petit Verdot, aged for 19 months in 100% new Taransaud French oak. The wine offers layered aromas of dark plum, blackberry, cassis, roasted coffee, cedar, chocolate, and warm baking spice, with a luxurious structure built around silky tannins and impressive balance. On the palate, the 2016 Mr. Evans is rich and full-bodied yet remarkably composed, balancing Napa ripeness with freshness and finesse. Notes of black fruits, cassis, cocoa, and subtle sweetness from oak integration create a plush, opulent texture while maintaining enough acidity for long-term aging. Roy Estate itself projects a 15–20 year drinking window, making this a strong cellar candidate through roughly 2035–2040. Community tasting notes also consistently highlight its floral lift, dark fruit density, and polished finish, often placing it among serious collector-level Napa proprietary reds.
$275.00
- 750 ML
2009 Bryant Family Cabernet
The 2009 Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignon is a striking example of Napa Valley’s most revered hillside terroirs, combining opulence with precision from one of the region’s true cult estates. Bryant Family Vineyard was founded in the late 1980s by Don and Barbara Bryant on the steep slopes of Pritchard Hill, an area now synonymous with some of Napa’s most powerful and age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignons. From its earliest vintages, the estate garnered international acclaim, due in large part to the influence of legendary consulting winemaker Michel Rolland, whose polished, meticulous style helped define Bryant Family’s signature profile. Today, the winery continues to operate at the highest level, with an emphasis on low yields, meticulous vineyard management, and a seamless balance between richness and structure. The 2009 vintage in Napa Valley offered near-ideal growing conditions, resulting in wines of depth, ripeness, and approachability. Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, often complemented by small amounts of Merlot, Petit Verdot, or Cabernet Franc, the Bryant Family Cabernet is known for its intensity and layered complexity. In 2009, the wine opens with an expressive bouquet of blackberry, cassis, and dark cherry, intertwined with notes of violets, graphite, espresso, and sweet oak. On the palate, it is full-bodied and richly textured, with velvety tannins and a long, opulent finish that still retains freshness and lift. While more approachable in its youth than some vintages, it possesses the structure and balance to age gracefully for decades. This wine exemplifies the power and polish of Pritchard Hill, delivering a luxurious yet disciplined Cabernet that continues to define the upper echelon of Napa Valley winemaking.
- $549.99
- $375.00
2009 Bryant Family Cabernet
The 2009 Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignon is a striking example of Napa Valley’s most revered hillside terroirs, combining opulence with precision from one of the region’s true cult estates. Bryant Family Vineyard was founded in the late 1980s by Don and Barbara Bryant on the steep slopes of Pritchard Hill, an area now synonymous with some of Napa’s most powerful and age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignons. From its earliest vintages, the estate garnered international acclaim, due in large part to the influence of legendary consulting winemaker Michel Rolland, whose polished, meticulous style helped define Bryant Family’s signature profile. Today, the winery continues to operate at the highest level, with an emphasis on low yields, meticulous vineyard management, and a seamless balance between richness and structure. The 2009 vintage in Napa Valley offered near-ideal growing conditions, resulting in wines of depth, ripeness, and approachability. Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, often complemented by small amounts of Merlot, Petit Verdot, or Cabernet Franc, the Bryant Family Cabernet is known for its intensity and layered complexity. In 2009, the wine opens with an expressive bouquet of blackberry, cassis, and dark cherry, intertwined with notes of violets, graphite, espresso, and sweet oak. On the palate, it is full-bodied and richly textured, with velvety tannins and a long, opulent finish that still retains freshness and lift. While more approachable in its youth than some vintages, it possesses the structure and balance to age gracefully for decades. This wine exemplifies the power and polish of Pritchard Hill, delivering a luxurious yet disciplined Cabernet that continues to define the upper echelon of Napa Valley winemaking.
$549.99
- 750 ML
2010 Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet
The 2010 Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon stands as a benchmark expression of mountain-grown Napa Valley Cabernet, rooted in both tradition and unwavering philosophy. Dunn Vineyards was founded in 1979 by Randy Dunn, a pioneering figure who helped define the rugged, age-worthy style of Howell Mountain wines after his tenure at Caymus and mentorship under André Tchelistcheff. Perched high above the Napa Valley floor, the Howell Mountain estate benefits from volcanic soils, cooler temperatures, and intense sun exposure, all of which contribute to smaller berries, thicker skins, and wines of formidable structure and depth. Today, the winery remains family-run, with Randy Dunn working alongside his son Mike Dunn, continuing a steadfast commitment to classic winemaking—eschewing trends in favor of restraint, low alcohol, and long-term cellaring potential. The 2010 vintage in Napa Valley was marked by a cooler growing season, which played perfectly into Dunn’s house style, yielding a Cabernet Sauvignon of remarkable precision, tension, and longevity. Composed entirely of Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is unapologetically structured, showcasing firm tannins and vibrant acidity that demand patience. Aromatically, it reveals layers of blackcurrant, crushed rock, graphite, and cedar, underscored by subtle herbal and mineral notes that reflect its mountain terroir. Unlike more opulent Napa Cabernets, Dunn’s Howell Mountain bottling leans toward a Bordeaux-inspired profile—focused, disciplined, and built for decades of evolution. With time in the cellar, it softens into a profoundly complex and nuanced wine, making the 2010 vintage a standout for collectors seeking authenticity, ageability, and a true sense of place.
- $249.99
- $175.00
2010 Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet
The 2010 Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon stands as a benchmark expression of mountain-grown Napa Valley Cabernet, rooted in both tradition and unwavering philosophy. Dunn Vineyards was founded in 1979 by Randy Dunn, a pioneering figure who helped define the rugged, age-worthy style of Howell Mountain wines after his tenure at Caymus and mentorship under André Tchelistcheff. Perched high above the Napa Valley floor, the Howell Mountain estate benefits from volcanic soils, cooler temperatures, and intense sun exposure, all of which contribute to smaller berries, thicker skins, and wines of formidable structure and depth. Today, the winery remains family-run, with Randy Dunn working alongside his son Mike Dunn, continuing a steadfast commitment to classic winemaking—eschewing trends in favor of restraint, low alcohol, and long-term cellaring potential. The 2010 vintage in Napa Valley was marked by a cooler growing season, which played perfectly into Dunn’s house style, yielding a Cabernet Sauvignon of remarkable precision, tension, and longevity. Composed entirely of Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is unapologetically structured, showcasing firm tannins and vibrant acidity that demand patience. Aromatically, it reveals layers of blackcurrant, crushed rock, graphite, and cedar, underscored by subtle herbal and mineral notes that reflect its mountain terroir. Unlike more opulent Napa Cabernets, Dunn’s Howell Mountain bottling leans toward a Bordeaux-inspired profile—focused, disciplined, and built for decades of evolution. With time in the cellar, it softens into a profoundly complex and nuanced wine, making the 2010 vintage a standout for collectors seeking authenticity, ageability, and a true sense of place.
$249.99
- 750 ML
2022 Opus One Overture
The 2022 Overture from Opus One Winery represents the multi-vintage second expression of one of Napa Valley’s most iconic collaborations, born from the historic partnership between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild. Established in 1979 in the heart of Oakville within Napa Valley, Opus One was conceived as a singular vision: a wine marrying the precision and aristocratic structure of Bordeaux with the depth and ripeness of Napa Valley fruit. Overture, first introduced in the 1990s, evolved from a non-vintage blend designed to express the estate’s vineyards through a broader lens—offering earlier accessibility while retaining the refinement and pedigree of the flagship Opus One bottling. The 2022 Overture draws primarily from the estate’s prized vineyards in Oakville, where well-drained alluvial soils and warm days tempered by cool evening breezes produce Cabernet Sauvignon with remarkable balance and concentration. The blend typically centers on Cabernet Sauvignon with supporting roles from Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, echoing the classical Left Bank structure. In the glass, the wine opens with expressive aromatics of blackcurrant, dark plum, and blueberry layered with graphite, cocoa, and subtle baking spice. On the palate, Overture shows remarkable harmony: velvety tannins, vibrant acidity, and a supple texture that makes it approachable in its youth while still reflecting the compositional complexity of the estate’s grand vin. Careful oak integration provides notes of cedar and vanilla without overshadowing the wine’s mineral backbone and layered fruit.
- $199.99
- $147.00
2022 Opus One Overture
The 2022 Overture from Opus One Winery represents the multi-vintage second expression of one of Napa Valley’s most iconic collaborations, born from the historic partnership between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild. Established in 1979 in the heart of Oakville within Napa Valley, Opus One was conceived as a singular vision: a wine marrying the precision and aristocratic structure of Bordeaux with the depth and ripeness of Napa Valley fruit. Overture, first introduced in the 1990s, evolved from a non-vintage blend designed to express the estate’s vineyards through a broader lens—offering earlier accessibility while retaining the refinement and pedigree of the flagship Opus One bottling. The 2022 Overture draws primarily from the estate’s prized vineyards in Oakville, where well-drained alluvial soils and warm days tempered by cool evening breezes produce Cabernet Sauvignon with remarkable balance and concentration. The blend typically centers on Cabernet Sauvignon with supporting roles from Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, echoing the classical Left Bank structure. In the glass, the wine opens with expressive aromatics of blackcurrant, dark plum, and blueberry layered with graphite, cocoa, and subtle baking spice. On the palate, Overture shows remarkable harmony: velvety tannins, vibrant acidity, and a supple texture that makes it approachable in its youth while still reflecting the compositional complexity of the estate’s grand vin. Careful oak integration provides notes of cedar and vanilla without overshadowing the wine’s mineral backbone and layered fruit.
$199.99
- 750 ML