June 2025 Wine Notes

The Best of Napa Valley

Event Date: Thursday, June 26, 6 - 7:30 PM.
 Must be 21 years or older.
Prices listed are only for date of event.

Event Discount: 5% for any 6 wines; 10% for any 12 wines.

Merryvale Sauvignon Blanc 2023 $40

Merryvale Sauvignon Blanc has aromas of lemon pith, canned vegetables and fresh herbs. The palate is light- to medium-bodied with bright acidity and a generous mouthfeel, giving aromas of green papayas, mandarin oranges and lime leaves. A layered, pure, and precise Sauvignon Blanc that highlights piercing acidity and fruit complexity as the wine opens. Long and lingering, pair this wine with summertime and seafood. 92 James Suckling.

Groth Chardonnay Oakville 2022 $60

Groth Estate Chardonnay captures the quintessential characteristics of its varietal and provenance. Inviting aromas of crème Brulé, green apple, ripe cantaloupe and apricot jam greet the nose with an underlay of orange blossom, lychee and baking spice. The palate is rich and luxurious with an opulent surge of grilled peach and yellow plum kept in focus by a lift of orange zest acidity, finishing long with a toasted brioche echo. 94 Wine Enthusiast.

Robert Mondavi Estates Red Blend (Oakville) 2019 $88
Blend: 50% Cab Franc, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot

Our Estates Red Blend is made from Bordeaux varietals. The exact blend varies from year to year, as determined by the growing season and our winemakers, with the goal of displaying the exceptional varietal character of fruit from our Oakville estate. "This supple, sexy wine sourced mainly from the famous To Kalon vineyard is soaked in red and black fruit with savory black olive and bay accents, but it's the velvety, relaxed texture of fine-grained tannins that really captures your interest." 94 James Suckling.

Melka CJ Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 $108
Blend: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cab Franc, 10% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot

A wine from the esteemed Melka Estates, crafted by the Philippe Melka, is an exquisite blend with limited production. This is the 23rd vintage of this wine. On the nose, it is intense and powerful with black currant, raspberries, and fresh strawberries along with hints of crushed rocks. The entry is juicy and layered complemented by cassis, red plum, with a leathery yet vibrant structure. This wine is an easy and approachable Cabernet with plentiful fruit flavors and integrated tannins. 94 James Suckling.

Robert Mondavi Estates Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville) 2021* $108
Blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cab Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estates (Oakville) is traditionally a blend of all five Bordeaux varietals, with the final blend crafted to showcase the vintage and the beautiful varietal character of fruit, from our Oakville To Kalon vineyard. to result in a balanced, yet complex wine. The wine has aromas of ripe black fruits, smoked herbs, graphite, and even a touch of minerality define the bouquet. It’s full-bodied, concentrated, and beautifully textured on the palate. Enjoyable now but best from 2027. 94 James Suckling. *# 6 Wine Spectator Top 100 in 2022.