It’s almost impossible right now to have not read or heard about tariffs disrupting European wine imports. Our entire industry seems to be constantly in flux about pricing and availability. While domestic wine production certainly isn’t immune from the effects of ongoing trade negotiations, the good news is that we have an unbelievable selection of in-stock fine and rare wines produced right here in California, Oregon, and Washington. With a string of exceptional vintages here on the West Coast, and viticulture and winemaking constantly going from strength to strength, it’s a great time to be a collector or consumer of benchmark wines from the U.S. I’ve put together a broad cross section of some of the very best domestic wines in our inventory for your perusal. These are in-stock ready to go, but many are very limited with massive scores so don’t delay if something takes your fancy!

Whites

Often overlooked in the fine wine world so dominated by red wines, outside of a few notable exceptions. I LOVE white wine and find myself drinking much more white than red. Here are some exceptional examples of proven, age-worthy, luxurious white wines to delight the palate.

2023 Realm "Fidelio - Farella Vineyard" Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc $129.95

2023 Eisele Vineyard Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc $134.95

2022 Andremily "White Cuvée" Central Coast White Blend $109.95 97JD 96TWI

Chardonnay

The queen of white grapes, deserving of a section all of its own. This noble variety, hailing from Burgundy originally, has found its way to all corners of the earth. Coastal California and Oregon are particularly well suited to this grape with the predominance of marine sedimentary soils, and long, moderated growing seasons. While white Burgundy might still be the most revered, there are some wines on this list that go toe to toe with their European counterparts. There’s something magical about the contrasting richness and restraint we get from a slightly sunnier climate but huge cooling influence of the vast Pacific Ocean that for me can elevate these wines onto another level entirely.

2022 Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Chardonnay $119.95

2021 Hyde de Villaine Napa Valley Chardonnay $89.95 99JS 97VN 95WS

2022 Walter Scott "X Novo Vineyard" Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay $99.95 98DC 97JD 97 95VN

2023 Raen "Lady Marjorie Cuvée" Sonoma Coast Chardonnay $99.95

2022 DuMOL "Estate" Sonoma Coast Chardonnay $94.95 96JD 96JS 96TWI 95VN

2022 00 Wines "Seven Springs Vineyard" Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay $129.95 99IWR

2021 Ramey "Rochioli Vineyard" Russian River Valley Chardonnay $79.95 97JS 95WA 95WS

2021 Ramey "Rochioli Vineyard" Russian River Valley Chardonnay (1.5L) $179.95 97JS 95WA 95WS

Pinot Noir

Oh Pinot Noir, the one grape that has single-handedly driven so many people to distraction seeking to understand its elusive allure, drawn in beyond all reason by its seductive ways. While names like DRC and Vogüé, Jayer, Leroy, and Rousseau still dominate the pinnacle of high-end collectible Pinot Noir, I’d argue that California and Oregon Pinot Noir offer greater consistency of quality and significantly better value for all but the most affluent collectors. Many of the very best Pinot Noirs produced here result from exceptional terroirs, meticulous farming, and precise winemaking—and rarely exceed $150 for even the most celebrated wines. Here are some that are more than worthy of your attention.

2022 Flowers "Sea View Ridge - Estate" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir $104.95 96WE

2022 Pisoni "Estate" Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir $109.95 97TWI 95VN

2022 DuMOL "Estate" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir $119.95 97TWI 96JD 96WA

2020 Calera "Jensen" Mt. Harlan Pinot Noir $119.95 97JS

2022 Beaux Frères "Beaux Frères Vineyard" Ribbon Ridge Pinot Noir $124.95 95VN 95WS

2023 Raen "Sea Field" Fort Ross - Seaview Pinot Noir $129.95 99JS

2021 Rhys "Alpine Vineyard" Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir $129.95 98VN 95JG

2021 Cobb "Diane Cobb - Coastlands Vineyard" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir $134.95 97RP 97VN 96DC 96JD

Horsepower

We recently received a small allocation of Christophe Baron’s Horsepower wines. This small but ambitious project to grow world-class Syrah in Walla Walla Valley has captured the attention of savvy collectors around the globe. Christophe’s vineyards, biodynamic farming methods, and, of course, use of horses for farming and cultivation have wowed even the most cynical Northern Rhône enthusiasts. If you are seeking pure, raw, terroir driven, varietally correct Syrah (and a little Grenache) you have to have these wines in you cellar.

2021 Horsepower "High Contrast Vineyard" Walla Walla Valley Syrah $169.95 100IWR 97WE 96JD 96JS 96WA 95VN

2021 Horsepower "The Tribe Vineyard" Walla Walla Valley Syrah $169.95 98IWR 98JD 98WE 97VN 96JS

2021 Horsepower "Sur Echalas Vineyard" Walla Walla Valley Syrah $169.95 99IWR 97JS 96JD 96VN 96WE 96WS

2021 Horsepower "Fiddleneck Vineyard" Walla Walla Valley Grenache $169.95 97IWR 97JS 96WE

California Rhônes

California’s Central Coast has long been hotbed for top-quality wines made from Rhône varietals. From back in 1989 when Randall Grahm donned his now infamous “Rhône Ranger” costume for the front cover of Wine Spectator, this region has produced an incredible array of wines that have wowed critics and consumers alike. Here are a few wines that show just how special this region is and how powerful the wines can be

2021 Jonata "La Sangre de Jonata" Ballard Canyon Syrah $179.95 99JD 98VN 97JS 96WA

2022 Stolpman "Great Places - Jessica Lauren Stolpman" Ballard Canyon Syrah $129.95 97WA 97VN

2021 Andremily "Eaba" California Proprietary Red Blend $139.95 98JD 96TWI

2021 Andremily Santa Barbara County Grenache $139.95 98JD 96WA 95TWI

2022 Saxum "G2" Willow Creek District Rhône Blend $179.95 98JD 96WA 96TWI

2022 Saxum "James Berry Vineyard" Paso Robles Rhône Blend $179.95 97JD 95WA 95TWI 95VN

Napa Cabs

Nothing says luxury and collectible in the U.S. like Napa Valley Cabernet, and for good reason. Napa Valley is considered by many the best place on earth to grow Cabernet Sauvignon. From the rugged volcanic mountain peaks, to the alluvial gravels of the valley floor, Napa produces powerful, structured, impressive wines that can be both bombastic and hedonistic in their youth, but also age worthy with longevity that rivals the First Growths of Bordeaux. With recent exceptional vintages like 2018, 2019, and 2021 all in the market, it’s a great time to shop for Napa Cab and as always we have a huge selection of blue chip producers.

2018 Greer Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon $199.95 98WA 97JD 97JS 97TWI

2019 Greer Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon $199.95 99JD 99TWI 98JS 97WA

2012 Dominus Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend (Winery Direct Library Release) $349.95 100VN 99JD 99TWI 98DC

2021 Dominus Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend $329.00 100DC 100JD 100TWI 99JS

2018 Beaulieu Vineyard "Georges de Latour - Private Reserve" Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon $149.95 98JS 98VN 97JD 97WE 96DC 96WA 95JA

2019 Beaulieu Vineyard "Georges de Latour - Private Reserve" Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon $149.95 100JS 99JD 97DC 97VN

2021 Beaulieu Vineyard "Georges de Latour - Private Reserve" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $159.95 98DC 98JD 98JS 98VN

2019 Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon $199.95 98IWR 98JD 98VN 97JS

2021 Dunn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $119.95 95DC 95JS

2021 Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon $224.95 98DC 98JD 98JS 97VN 96WA

2021 Philip Togni "Estate" Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon $229.95 100DC 99VN 98WA 97TWI 96WS

2019 Mayacamas Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon $179.95 97VN 96JD 96TWI 96WS 95JS 95W&S