PlumpJack
Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville McWilliams Oakville Vineyard 2008

Score: 90
Release Price: $95
Country: California
Region: Napa
Issue: Oct 31, 2011

This is riveting in intensity, pure, dense and chewy, with a mix of red and black fruits, with red and black licorice as well, built within a tight core of rigid tannins. Best from 2014 through 2024. 6,425 cases made. –JL

VIADER
V Napa Valley 2007

Score: 90
Release Price: $150
Country: California
Region: Napa
A rich, solid Petit Verdot blend, with a tight band of currant, clay, pencil lead and light cedary oak. This wine shows what Petit has to offer—Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2016. 315 cases made. –JL

PATZ & HALL
Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2012

Score: 90
Release Price: $46
Country: California
Region: Sonoma
Issue: May 31, 2014

Appealing, with early-drinking allure, offering fresh, snappy pomegranate, raspberry, subtle earth and cedar notes, ending with tannic grip. Drink now through 2020. 15,000 cases made. –JL

Two Bottles of MERRY EDWARDS
Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley 2011

Score: 91
Release Price: $35
Country: California
Region: Sonoma
Issue: Aug 31, 2013

An aromatic white, with toasty smoke notes up front that give way to peach blossom and honeysuckle details, balancing the ripe peach and nectarine flavors. Features firm acidity, a smooth body and a very spicy finish. Drink now. 8,500 cases made. –MW