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was decades ago (the same can’t be      2018 GILSSON VINEYARD                2017 NAPA VALLEY

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                                                                                   CABERNET SAUVIGNON
        said for the 8-track player!), and we         ZINFANDEL                    C ABERNET S A UVIGNON
        continue to sell out of it each year.   Give the gift of Gilsson this year! Or   The red counterpoint to our Napa
        However, don’t limit its appeal to the   keep it all for yourself. This opulent   Valley Chardonnay is our Napa Valley
        table. This wine’s mouthwatering, ultra-  Old-Vine Zinfandel has earned a cult   Cabernet. Both these wines benefit by
        ripe strawberry-like fruit and tart-sweet   following with its signature layers of   the winemaker’s ability to intricately
        finish is great just for sipping come wine-  ripe berry fruit on the nose and   blend, down to maybe only a percent
        o-clock!
                                           appealing palate reminiscent of rich   or two of a different lot and or variety
                   $32 per bottle          brambleberry compote, spice-box, and   to craft a wine that is complete from
         NOW: $24.00 per bottle (25% case discount)  creamy oak no Zin-fan can resist.   start to finish. Reviewing my tasting
                Save $8.00 per bottle      Deep, beautifully structured and   notes on this wine reveals savory and
                                           endlessly enticing, this revered   extracted black fruits, black cherry,
            2017 NAPA VALLEY MERLOT        Russian River release is your ticket to   beautiful ripeness, and rich flavors that
        Warm up this winter with a glass of   office gift-exchange stardom or at very   completely mask the tannins. On the
        decadent Napa Valley Merlot. Rich,   least, best holiday dinner pairing.   drinkability chart, this hits the mark! It is
        ripe, and velvety, this particularly   Don’t forget to treat yourself too! You   not by accident that this wine excels,
        impressive 2017 vintage showcases rich   deserve a bottle of the good stuff.   as it is blended from all our great

        aromas of cassis and black cherry with     94 Points | Platinum      vineyards, including Preston, Morisoli,
        just a hint of rose petals while juicy   Monterey Wine Competition   Mt. Veeder and Vittorio’s. This is our

                                                    92 Points | Gold
        layers of blueberry and sweet red fruit   Winemaker Challenge        best-selling Cabernet and I highly
        envelop the palate and punctuated by       92 Points  | Gold –       recommend this wine for all your
        a ribbon of refreshing acidity. Plush,   American Fine Wine Competition  holiday gift giving and meals.
        round and engaging, with a solid core   92 Points – California Grapevine    94 Points | Platinum –
        of toasty oak, this blissfully smooth       90 Points  | 1 Puff           Monterey Wine Competition
                                                                                    Gold – San Francisco
        Bordeaux varietal is the perfect partner   Connoisseurs’ Guide           International Wine Competition
        for your prime rib feast, or, if you’re   Double Gold – San Francisco
        feeling festive – try Santa’s favorite   Chronicle Wine Competition        90 Points – CA Grapevine
        pairing: double chocolate chip cookies,       $47 per bottle                    $55 per bottle
        warm and melted right out of the oven.    NOW: $35.25 per bottle     NOW: $41.25 per bottle (25% case discount)
                                                    (25% case discount)
        However, no accompaniment needed to        Save $11.75 per bottle           Save $13.75 per bottle
        fully enjoy this show-stopper. This one
        is not be overlooked! Sip, indulge,
        repeat.
            "Best Merlot"  | 93 Points | Gold
               Winemaker Challenge
            91 Points - California Grapevine
                  91 Points | Gold
            Monterey Int'l Wine Competition
                   $40 per bottle
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                 (25% case discount)
                Save $10.00 per bottle
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