29% SAVINGS & FROM WASHINGTON’S BEST VINTAGE IN YEARS

One of Washington State’s best Cabs for under $22. 2012 was an absolute great vintage for Washington – one of the best ever. This “sleek and inviting” red is the perfect fall red value! Big and rich this is great for pairing with food and is a dream party red. 90 and 91 Points affirms the tremendous value!

29% Savings

Washington State excels at growing Bordeaux varietals, especially Cabernet and Merlot, which are the two main grapes in Bordeaux, which is the epicenter of wine for the world. Because of its similar terroir and climate, Washington State is able to produce big and powerful red wines, which have excellent longevity, two staples of Bordeaux reds. The difference is that Washington State red wines can be approached at an early age and can be found for pennies on the dollar when compared to Bordeaux. The 2012 Waterbrook Cabernet Reserve from the Columbia Valley is a stunning example of this style.

For under $20 and from a 95 point rated vintage (Wine Spectator) this is a spectacular opportunity, one that should not be missed. It scored 90 points from Spectator which called the wine, “sleek and inviting.” It also noted that it is already drinking well and has another 5 years in the cellar. This is a Reserve, so not only is it comprised of the vineyard’s best fruit, but it also spends a full 2 years in oak, adding to its complexity and richness. The 2012 Washington vintage was huge – one of the best in the state’s history and the highest scoring since 2007.

2012 scored 94 points from Wine Advocate and 95 from Spectator, which noted that 2012 provided, “ideal conditions that produced powerful wines with elegance.”

Founded in 1984 as Walla Walla's fourth founded winery, Waterbrook is known for fruit-forward, food-friendly wines--primarily Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. With more than 150 combined “Best Buys” and critical scores of 90 points or higher, Winemaker John Freeman works with our outstanding vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley and throughout the greater Columbia Valley. Whether touring Washington Wine Country or opening a bottle of Waterbrook wine, as Freeman says, "This is what Washington tastes like." Born in San Francisco and raised in Napa Valley, John Freeman was destined to be in the wine industry. John's initial work in California included seven years at Franciscan Vineyards and an additional five spent as the Cellar Master at Miner Family.

Winemaker's Notes: Bold and rich with developed aromatics of blackberry, cherry, cedar, leather and cocoa powder. The palate continues with deep blackberry jam, huckleberry and black currant. The oak structure guides the way to lingering cocoa powder on the finish.

This is our best price on the 2013 White Oak Cabernet, as a matter of fact, it is the best price we’ve ever had on the wine, and we have sold it for 10+ years. In each of those 10+ years, the wine has sold out. The winemakers, Bill Parker and Bill Myers, are the Iron Men of Napa, they have turned White Oak into one of the most successful, yet low key spots in all of Napa. Vintage in and vintage out, their wines are spot on.

As I have stated a number of times, 2012 Napa was an incredible vintage, and values are becoming harder and harder to find. Parker scored the vintage 96 points, one of highest scores ever, and the best since 2007. James Laube of Wine Spectator says, “In 2013, winemakers in Napa Valley saw a level of excellence that superseded past vintages, going back decades.” Definitive proof of White Oak’s epic 2012 efforts can be seen in their Cab’s absolute dominance in California’s grueling wine competitions. The wine scored 94 points and won double gold medals at the San Francisco International Wine Competitions, one of the most prestigious wine events in the world. The wine also won 5 other gold medals and scores of 90+ from other wine competitions throughout California.

Vineyard owner and winemaker Bill Myers has one of the coolest back stories in wine. In the 70’s he was a successful salmon fisherman in Alaska. In 1979 he sold his boat and headed south to the burgeoning Napa Valley wine scene and started buying land in Healdsburg, in the heart of it all. He started winning awards for his wines in local fairs and things took off from there. Today White Oak owns over 850 acres of prime vineyards in Napa and Sonoma. White Oak continues to sell much of its grapes, but holds on to its very best fruit to source White Oak Cabernet.

$25.99 represents the lowest price for the wine we have had in a decade and is a 25% savings. With the holidays here, this wine is perfect for Napa lovers looking for a great deal. Given the price, scores and accolades, and the 96 point vintage. This will be a fast mover. It always is.

White Oak Cabernet 2013 Napa, CA Regular $34.99 Now $25.99 (New York Item)

25% Savings

Tasting notes: Rich aromas of cranberry, black cherry and vanilla precede the complex flavors of black cherry, cedar, bittersweet chocolate and black currant. Together the French oak and black fruit combine in the lengthy finish. This is a classic, elegant wine with aromas of black cherry and toasty oak that are complimented by rich vanilla bean. Mouth filling with layers of pomegranate, dark cherry and currant that unfolds with supple tannins on the lingering finish. 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc.