If Silver Oak’s Boutique Cabernet Neighbor (only 75 cases)…….

Blue Rock Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 BEST BARREL

INSIDER SCOOP: If Silver Oak had a “Reserve” Bottling this would be it as only 2 barrels (70 cases) were produced! Porthos’ Friend/client Kenny Kahn makes this tremendous wine sourced from his vineyards directly adjacent to Silver Oak Alexander Valley “Estate” vineyards.

THE WINE INSIDERS “OUTSTANDING 95″ RATING: “Sophisticated and elegant this new Blue Rock “Reserve” Cabernet release features delicious notes of black currant, creme de cassis, black cherry, and subtle toasted vanilla oak on the long finish The attention to detail is obvious in the wines’ elegance and velvety texture. Ready to enjoy now (after decanting an hour), yet with the depth and structure to age and improve for the next 7 years, peaking in 2014 in our opinion. 95 points”

This wine is currently available for $79 (click here)

#1 new Age-Worthy Napa Cab????

We recently named this wine our #1 “most likely to succeed” as a boutique wine (only 4 barrels produced!) that will increase in value in the coming years. ‘Rock star’ winemaker Luc Morlet (formerly Peter Michael Les Pavot – $325, 97 points) joined the team in time to craft this vintage and will meet with Robert Parker in October to sample. Parker has consistently rated winemaker Morlet’s Cabernets 95 – 100 points.

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