*LIVE ITEM* The Center's Board of Directors Wine Collection 2018: 19 Bottles


Item Number: 373

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Value: $1,451

Online Close: Sep 10, 2018 10:30 PM PDT

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2018 Center Board of Directors Wine Collection


2016 Athenaeum Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon: Aromas and flavors of wild blackberry, cherry and dark chocolate. The finish is long and
seamless accented by rich tannins.



2012 Bella Special Release Late Harvest Zinfandel (375 ml): This Zinfandel is richly fruity, with a thick, cherry flavor and sweet finish. Yummy
taste of fruit acidity to complement sweet taste in your mouth.



2015 Clos De L'Oratoire Des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Wine Spectator 91 Points. Direct, with ripe cherry and kirsch flavors forming the core
while light floral, shiso leaf and bergamot notes fill in through the finish. Has a sleek, polished feel in the end. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and
Cinsault. Drink now through 2025.



2015 Clos du Caillou Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Wine Spectator 94 Points. A stunner, showing unctuous boysenberry, raspberry and blackberry
preserve flavors atop riveting acidity, with dark spice, singed apple wood and melted licorice notes. Shows terrific drive through the finish. Drink
now through 2040.



2012 Clouds Rest Femme Fatale Pinot Noir: Luscious, velvety red raspberries, ripe Bing cherries, and pomegranate command your attention with
first sip of this exceptional elegant Pinot Noir. Flirtatious hints of baking spice accent beautifully. This vintage is a seamless balance of aromatic dark
ripe berries, low PH-naturally high acidity, volcanic minerality & soft French oak tannins.



2012 Collina Dalla Valle, Napa Valley Red Wine: Vinous 93 Points. The 2012 Collina Dalla Valle is rich, deeply spiced and super-expressive.
Aromatically pure and nuanced, with generous, vivid red-fleshed fruit, the 2012 is absolutely gorgeous today. Quite frankly, the 2012 Collina could
stand head to head with many of Napa's flagship bottlings. It is every bit that good. This wine will continue to evolve over the next 15-20 years in the
bottle.



2016 Cuttings Cabernet Sauvignon: Cuttings combines the deep, intense flavor of Cabernet Sauvignon with the structure and richness of Petite
Sirah and Syrah. A small amount of Zinfandel adds a nice layer of complexity and spiciness. Deliciously smooth with flavors of blueberry, dark
cherry, and cocoa. Drink now through 2025.



2013 Duckhorn Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon: Capturing the essence of great mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a complex
and beautifully structured wine with bright, uplifting acidity and a rich entry of dark brambly fruit, clove and mocha. Robust tannins and ripe berry
flavors define the palate, along with layers of vanilla, nougat and sweet tea leaves. Best from 2020 through 2030.



2013 Fleury F in Red: Muddled and murky aromas are less dominant on the palate in this red, exhibiting a more pleasing texture and allowing the
dark berry, currant, savory underbrush and cedar flavors a more appealing presence. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through 2028.



2015 Foley Sta. Rita Hills Bar Lazy S Ranch Pinot Noir: Lovely light ruby hue. Juicy and crunchy, with macerated cherry and exuberant freshcrushed
plum flavors. Finely textured, showing plenty of vibrant minerality on the finish. Drink now through 2020.



2005 Grgich Hills Yountville Selection Cabernet Sauvignon: Robert Parker 96 Points. A rich, savory style, with supple, intense dried currant,
sage, mineral and cedar notes that are firm and concentrated, gaining depth and ending with a pleasant earthiness. Drink now through 2040.



2006 Karl Lawrence Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon: The Karl Lawrence Cabernet source list reads like a who’s who of Napa Valley vineyards
- Morisoli, Herb Lamb, Beckstoffer To-Kalon and Beckstoffer Dr. Crane - so it’s no wonder that what’s in the bottle is as impressive. This wine lures
you in with a forward nose full of cherry and currant fruit touched off with hints of bittersweet cocoa and espresso beans. Those notes carry over to
the palate, laced together with cedar, vanilla and spice on a frame that deftly balances acidity and tannin. Drink now through 2028.



2015 Kosta Browne Sonoma Coast Kanzler Vineyard Pinot Noir: James Suckling 97 Points. Complex and defined by a mix of savory black tea,
raspberry, sandalwood and light earth notes, gaining tannic strength and richness without losing focus or persistence. Drink now through 2023.



2015 Long Meadow Ranch Anderson Valley Pinot Noir: This wine shows a deep and resonating ruby red hue. The nose is full of earth tones,
cherry, and a scent of violet. It is framed with an iron-like, mineral firmness. The palate is racy and upright, the profile is expressive and complex,
with a classic and elegant tannic grip that goes beyond on a long-lasting finish.



2015 ONX Level 22 Red Wine: Wine Advocate 93 Points. A blend of 55% Syrah, 28% Mourvèdre, 15% Petite Sirah and 2% Viognier, the 2015
Level 22 sports a deep garnet-purple color and has a vibrant nose of crushed black berries and black currants with suggestions of licorice, mocha,
rose hip tea and fertile loam. Full-bodied, richly fruited and featuring plenty of youthful black berry and spicy layers, it has a firm, grainy backbone
and seamless freshness, finishing long.



2014 Rock Wall Sven & Ole’s Reserve Zinfandel: Ripe blueberry, strawberry, and sarsaparilla emphatically greet one’s nose, followed by rich
flavors of ripe blackberry, dark chocolate, plum, playful coconut notes and a long sage and black cherry finish.



2013 Rombauer Fiddletown Zinfandel: High octane and smooth old vine zinfandel with notes of strawberry and cherry preserve, fig, singed
meats, maple and molasses.



2013 Stags Leap Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon (Magnum): This Cabernet Sauvignon opens with intriguing plum, ripe fig and allspice aromas. On
the palate, the wine offers flavors of ripe blackberry, chocolate-covered cherry and hints of cedar. There’s a nice palate weight and texture with
ample, yet fine-grained, tannins and a soft finish.



2016 Williams Selyem Central Coast Pinot Noir: Medium-light to medium ruby color; attractive, forward, earthy, plum and dark cherry fruit aroma
with floral notes and hints of baking spices; medium body; elegantly styled, red fruit flavors with good depth, bright acidity, a silky mouthfeel, and
finishing with a slight tartness; medium tannin; lingering aftertaste. Best from 2019 to 2021.



TOTAL: 19 Bottles/$1,451 Value



Wine Donations Courtesy Of: Terry Akiyama, Sherilyn Chew, Naomi Funahashi, Steve Katayama, Donna Kimura, Kaz Maniwa, Rumi Okabe,
Myron Okada, Allen Okamoto, Scott Okamoto, Marilyn Oshiro, Robert K. Sakai, Jon Shindo, Kyle Tatsumoto, Kelly Yuka Walton, Peter Weber

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Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California Board of Directors