… hour) or any time through 2012. 93 Points" TheWineInsiders PORTHOS INSIDER SCOOP: On April 29, we sampled Screaming Eagle, Harlan, Bond, Dalla Valle, Opus One at a private event in Napa (seriously! Details below). We thoroughly enjoyed our $200 glass* of Screaming Eagle but the fact is we discovered two …
Dear Friend of Porthos, If you like OPUS ONE&&heres a quick insider alert today to let you know about the new release of the Rudd Estate Reserve Cabernet blend 2005 (you might recall we refer to Rudd as the boutique Opus because its the same blend but …
… Ghost Block 2005 ($79) Less than 5 cases available! * Rarely available outside Napa * Boutique production = 100% undiscovered * Vineyards between Opus and Silver Oak Philippe Melka’s “Roy” 2005 ($99) * Rated “Classic 95” points by Robert Parker * Philippe Melka named “Winemaker of the Year” …
… Andrew Harper Wine Concierge exclusive (only 200 cases total) and is sourced from perhaps the most famous "insider" vineyard in Napa, neighboring OPUS ONE and home of Paul Hobbs' 2002 Cabernet ($185) that Robert Parker rated a "PERFECT 100" points! THE WINE INSIDERS “CLASSIC” 96 RATING: "This Cabernet …
Porthos INSIDER SCOOP: The ultimate ‘insider’ wine given the fact that the grapes are sourced from a vineyard next to OPUS ONE and across the road from SILVER OAK. Plus, Gargiulo has been the #1 WINNER at the Napa and Naples wine charity auctions recently. In 2006, one auction attendee paid the …
… orders Use Coupon Code “ Calafia12 ” to receive 1/2 Price Shipping credit on 12 bottle orders INSIDER SCOOP: We love this wine so much we call it "Opus One for Tuesday Nights" TASTING NOTES: “The 2005 Calafia is a blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Malbec, 9% Petite Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc …
… the famed Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard in the Oakville appellation….original source of Mondavi’s Reserve Cabernet and across the street from Opus One! PORTHOS INSIDER SCOOP: The new winemaker for Jacquelyn and Chateau Boswell is Luc Morlet from famed ‘cult’ Cabernet and Chardonnay producer …
… the famed Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard in the Oakville appellation….original source of Mondavi’s Reserve Cabernet and across the street from Opus One! PORTHOS INSIDER SCOOP: The new winemaker for Jacquelyn and Chateau Boswell is Luc Morlet from famed ‘cult’ Cabernet and Chardonnay producer …
… Beckstoffer vineyard is arguably the most famous “insider” vineyard in the heart of Napa (home of the original Mondavi Reserve and across from Opus One) and the source of bottlings that consistently score between 95 and 100 points for winery greats Schafer, Paul Hobbs ($285), Carter ($145) and now …
