… Andrew Harper Wine Concierge exclusive (only 200 cases total) and is sourced from perhaps the most famous "insider" vineyard in Napa, neighboring OPUSONE and home of Paul Hobbs' 2002 Cabernet ($185) that Robert Parker rated a "PERFECT 100" points! THE WINE INSIDERS “CLASSIC” 96 RATING: "This Cabernet …
… the famed Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard in the Oakville appellation….original source of Mondavi’s Reserve Cabernet and across the street from OpusOne! PORTHOS INSIDER SCOOP: The new winemaker for Jacquelyn and Chateau Boswell is Luc Morlet from famed ‘cult’ Cabernet and Chardonnay producer Peter …
Porthos ROBERT PARKER TASTING NOTES: During a barrel sampling of the 2005, 2006, and 2007 vintages Robert Parker “Opus One appears to have produced its greatest trilogy of vintages to date” rating them 94 – 97 points! His specific comments for this new 2006 vintage included: “Powerful and rich …
Porthos Very Limited New Release! INSIDER SCOOP: Sourced from picturesque vineyards near Far Niente, Opus, and Rubicon and hand crafter by the former winemaker at Peter Michael! ROBERT PARKER TASTING NOTES: Staglin’s primary red wine is their estate Cabernet Sauvignon, which comes from their beautifully …
Porthos ROBERT PARKER TASTING NOTES: During a barrel sampling of the 2005, 2006, and 2007 vintages Robert Parker “Opus One appears to have produced its greatest trilogy of vintages to date” rating them 94 – 97 points! His specific comments for this new 2006 vintage included: “Powerful and rich …
… after collector Cabernets. This rare gift set is guaranteed to impress all wine lovers, including savvy collectors! Each pack contains one bottle of: » OpusOne 2005 » Phelps “Insignia” 2005 » Silver Oak Napa 2004
… “Classic 95” rating, which is higher than every Opus vintage for the last two decades. Less than 12 cases available exclusively to Secret Cellar members that order on a “first come, first serve” basis! CONTINUUM HISTORY: Similar to OpusOne, Continuum is also a “Bordeaux style” blend of grapes …
… PORTHOS INSIDER SCOOP: The vineyard for this up-and-coming 'Cult' wine are near OpusOne and across the road from Screaming Eagle. This blend is the same as Opus but the big difference is Rudd production = approx. 5% of Opus. We tasted a barrell sample of this wine four months ago and were extremely impressed …
… ‘insider’ wine given the fact that the grapes are sourced from a vineyard next to OPUSONE 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 equivalent of $43,000 for a bottle of Garguilo’s …
… complex fruit flavors that reminds me of Lewis, Opus, Insignia, Caymus and other serious collector wines selling for $100+. The winery has agreed to pull out a few cases from their private library and re-offer them to thirsty Friends of Porthos at a one-time-only 10% discount + Free Shipping on 6+ bottles …