August 2018 Wine Releases

2018 annual archive

Abacela Winery; 2015 Dolcetto (287 cases, $24), 2015 Fifty-Fifty (374 cases, $30)
Airfield Estates Winery; 2017 Yakima Valley Lightning Viognier/Chardonnay ($25), 2017 Yakima Valley Rosé of Pinot Gris ($16), 2017 Yakima Valley Founders Donald Chardonnay ($40), 2017 Yakima Valley Flygirl White Viognier/Pinot Gris/Chardonnay ($15), 2017 Yakima Valley Viognier ($15), 2017 Yakima Valley Moscato Muscat Canelli ($15)
Amador Foothill Winery; 2015 Estate Sangiovese, 2015 Estate Barbera
Andrew Will Winery; 2015 Horse Haven Hills Champoux Vineyard Sorella ($90), 2015 Horse Haven Hills Champoux Vineyard Red Wine ($77), 2015 Yakima Valley Two Blondes Vineyard Red Wine (68), 2015 Red Mountain Ciel du Cheval ($66), 2015 Esploso Cabernet Sauvignon ($58)
Anthony Road Wine Company; 2016 Finger Lakes Tierce Dry Riesling
Ashes & Diamonds; 2016 Napa Valley Oak Knoll District Red Hen Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($85)
Atwater Estate Vineyards; 2016 Dry Rose of Cabernet Franc (561 cases, $15), 2016 Pinot Noir-North Block Five (271 cases, $20), 2015 Big Blend (401 cases, $21)
Auclair Winery; 2014 Columbia Valley Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (20 cases)
Auteur; 2016 Sonoma Coast Durell Vineyard Chardonnay ($50), 2016 Carneros Green Acres Vineyard Chardonnay ($50), 2016 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir ($50), 2016 Manchester Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir ($65), 2016 Sonoma Coast Robert's Road Vineyard Pinot Noir ($65)
B. Kosuge Wines; 2015 Sonoma Coast The Habitat Pinot Noir (45 cases, $45), 2015 Sonoma Coast Hirsch Vineyard Pinot Noir (50 cases, $56)
Bartholomew Park Winery; 2015 Columbia Valley Cuvee Rouge Petit Verdot/Merlot/Malbec/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Carmenere ($32), 2015 Souljur On Stars and Stripes Red Wine Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon ($20)
Bella Grace Vineyards; 2017 Reserve Chardonnay, 2016 Barbera
Black Kite Cellars; 2016 Anderson Valley Estate Vineyard Kite’s Rest Vineyard Pinot Noir (1,625 cases, $50), 2016 Anderson Valley Estate Vineyard Redwoods’ Edge Pinot Noir (131 cases, $60), 2016 Anderson Valley Estate Vineyard Stony Terrace Pinot Noir (132 cases, $60), 2016 Anderson Valley Estate Vineyard River Turn Pinot Noir (131 cases, $60), 2016 Sonoma Coast Gap’s Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir (215 cases, $60), 2016 Santa Lucia Highlands Soberanes Vineyard Pinot Noir (268 cases, $45), 2016 Santa Lucia Highlands Sierra Mar Vineyard Pinot Noir (200 cases, $45)
Black Prince Winery; 2015 Terroir Elite Cabernet Franc
Blue Rock Vineyard; 2016 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (1,307 cases)
Calcareous Vineyard; 2016 Paso Robles Grenache ($50)
Cameron Hughes Wine; 2016 Lodi Lot 636 Zinfandel (1,800 cases, $13)
Ceritas Wines; 2016 Sonoma Coast Porter-Bass Vineyard Chardonnay, 2016 Old Shop Block Vineyard Hellenthal Pinot Noir, 2016 Santa Cruz Mountains Trout Gulch Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2016 Marena Chardonnay
Chatter Creek Winery; 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017 Sauvignon Blanc
Dana Estates; 2015 Napa Valley Onda Cabernet Sauvignon (1,278 cases, $200)
Dane Cellars; 2016 Sonoma Valley Valeria Rhone Blend (125 cases, $40)
Dashe Cellars ; 2017 Les Enfants Terribles Mendocino Cuvee Zinfandel, 2016 Todd Brothers Ranch Old Vines Zinfandel, 2017 Late Harvest Zinfandel
Davis Estates; 2015 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, 2014 Classic Chase, 2015 Cabernet Franc, 2012 Zephyr
DeSante Wines; 2016 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 Proof Red
Denner Vineyards; 2016 Ditch Digger Grenache/Mourvedre/Syrah/Counoise/Cinsault ($75), 2016 Dirt Worshipper ($75), 2016 Grenache ($70), 2016 Viognier ($50)
Dirty & Rowdy Family Winery; 2016 Antle Vineyard Mourvèdre (160 cases, $49), 2017 Evangelho Vineyard Mourvèdre (100 cases, $46), 2017 Unfamiliar Red Wine Blend PetiteSirah/Mourvèdre/Carignan/Zinfandel (750 cases, $23)
Donkey and Goat; 2017 Napa Valley Linda Vista Chardonnay (214 cases, $32), 2017 Anderson Valley Filigreen Farm Ramato Pinot Gris (381 cases, $28), 2017 Ramato Hard Press (49 cases, $52 per 1.5L), 2016 El Dorado Fenaghty & Lightner Vineyards The Bear Counoise/Cinsault/Mourvédre/Grenache/Syra/Roussanne (267 cases, $42), 2016 El Dorado The Prospector Mourvedre (71 cases, $34), 2017 El Dorado Girard Vineyard Grenache Noir (165 cases, $28), 2017 El Dorado Gigi San Soufre Red Wine Syrah (180 cases, $32), 2017 El Dorado Clairette Pet Nat Sparkling Chardonnay (360 cases, $35)
Dutcher Crossing Winery; 2014 Sonoma County Dry Creek Valley Port Zinfandel (448 cases, $35)
Elyse Winery ; 2014 Jacob Franklin Mitchell Vineyard Cabernet Franc
Failla; 2016 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay (3,000 cases, $34), 2016 Sonoma County Russian River Valley Keefer Ranch Chardonnay (500 cases, $45), 2016 Sonoma Coast Platt Vineyard Chardonnay (250 cases, $55), 2017 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir (6,800 cases, $36), 2016 Sonoma Coast Lola Pinot Noir (500 cases, $48), 2016 Sonoma Coast Peay Vineyard Pinot Noir (225 cases, $70), 2016 Sonoma Coast Occidental Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir (350 cases, $80), 2016 Hirsch Vineyard Pinot Noir (600 cases, $85), 2016 Sonoma Coast Fort Ross-Seaview Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir (300 cases, $85), 2016 Sonoma Coast Vivien Pinot Noir (100 cases, $100), 2016 Sonoma Coast Fort Ross-Seaview Estate Vineyard Syrah (200 cases, $62), 2016 Estate Vineyard Meter by Meter Syrah (120 1.5L cases, $150 per 1.5L)
Fait-Main Wines; 2016 Toyon Farm Chardonnay (200 cases, $65)
Ferren; 2016 Silver Eagle Chardonnay, 2016 Lancel Creek Chardonnay, 2016 Frei Road Vineyards Chardonnay, 2016 Silver Eagle Pinot Noir, 2016 Frei Road Vineyards Pinot Noir, 2016 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, 2016 Chardonnay
Flaunt Wine Company; NV Sonoma County Brut (500 cases, $48)
Gallica; 2017 Sonoma Valey Rossi Ranch Grenache ($50), 2015 Napa Valley Oakville Red Wine Cabernet Franc ($195), 2015 Napa Valley St. Helena Estate Petite Sirah ($75)
Gemstone Vineyard; 2015 Napa Valley Yountville Alluvial Selection Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (750 cases, $150)
Girardet Wine Cellars; 2016 Baco Noir ($30)
Gundlach Bundschu Winery; 2014 Sonoma Valley Vintage Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Petit Verdot/Malbec/Merlot ($125)
Handwritten Wines; 2014 Carneros Cabernet Sauvignon ($100), 2014 Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon ($100), 2014 Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon ($125), 2014 Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon ($130)
Harumph; 2015 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017 Chardonnay
Hobel Wines; 2016 The Grain Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 The Figure Cabernet Sauvignon
Hope & Grace; 2014 Napa Valley St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon ($85)
Jean Edwards Cellars; 2015 Napa Valley Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015 Yates Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015 Napa Valley Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015 Cooper’s Cuvee-Oaklee’s Blend
Journeyman; 2016 Chardonnay (422 cases), 2016 Pinot Noir (76 cases), 2016 Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay (76 cases)
Ken Brown Wines; 2015 Sta. Rita Hills Rita’s Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir (336 cases, $60)
Kenzo Estate; 2017 Napa Valley Muku Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc (5 375ml cases, $50 per 375ml)
Keplinger Wines; 2016 Sierra Foothills Eldorado Viognier/Roussanne/Grenache Blanc (130 cases), 2016 El Dorado Caldera Mourvedre/Grenache/Counoise (215 cases), 2016 Amador Lithic Mourvedre/Grenache/Syrah (280 cases), 2016 Fair Play Diamond Bar Syrah (75 cases), 2016 Amador Sumo Petite Sirah/Syrah/Viognier (295 cases)
Krutz Family Cellars; 2016 Santa Lucia Highlands Soberanes Vineyard Pinot Noir (381 cases)
Kutch; 2016 Sonoma Coast McDougall Ranch Pinot Noir ($64), 2016 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, 2016 Mendocino Ridge Signal Ridge Pinot Noir ($55)
La Frenz; 2016 Rockyfeller Vineyard Syrah, 2016 Rockyfeller Vineyard Malbec, 2016 Rattlesnake Vineyard Merlot, 2016 Rockyfeller Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
LaZarre Wines; 2016 Merlot (120 case, $40)
Lamborn Family Vineyards; 2015 Napa Valley Howell Mountain Vintage XIII Cabernet Sauvignon (403 cases, $115)
Latta Wines; 2014 Lawrence Vineyard Roussanne, 2014 Latta Latta GSM
Law Estate Wines; 2015 Audacious Cabernet Sauvignon/Grenache/Syrah ($75), 2015 Beguiling Grenache/Syrah ($75), 2015 Beyond Category Tempranillo/Mourvedre/Grenache/Carignan ($75), 2015 Sagacious Mourvedre/Grenache/Syrah ($75)
Le Vigne Winery; 2015 Nikiara Bordeaux-Style Blend ($49)
Lewis Cellars; 2016 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($100), 2016 Napa Valley Hillstone Cabernet Sauvignon ($175), 2016 Napa Valley Merlot ($80), 2017 Napa Valley Chardonnay ($55), 2017 Sonoma Chardonnay ($55)
Longboard Vineyards; 2015 Sonoma Coast Rodgers Creek Vineyard Syrah, 2015 Rhino Chaser Cabernet Sauvignon
Mansfield-Dunne; 2016 Cortada Alta Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2016 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir, 2016 Peterson Vineyard Chardonnay, 2016 Cortada Alta Pinot Noir
Marynissen Estates Winery; 2016 Bottoms Up Red Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec/Syrah (500 cases, $14)
Matthews Cellars; 2016 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc ($33), 2016 Red Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Merlot/Syrah/Malbec (1,062 cases, $26), 2016 Blackboard Red Wine Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Syrah/Merlot/Malbec ($20)
Matthiasson; 2017 Rosé Grenache/Syrah/Mouvèdre/Counoise ($24)
Miner Family Vineyards; 2014 Napa Valley The Oracle Red Wine (2,292 cases, $100), 2015 Benedetto Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon (226 cases, $125), 2014 Stagecoach Vineyards Syrah (437 cases, $42), 2015 Mendocino Sangiovese (358 cases, $30), 2015 Stagecoach Vineyard Syrah (107 cases, $42)
Mount Saint Joseph Wines; 2017 Napa Sauvignon Blanc, 2017 Muscat
Myriad Cellars; 2016 Three Twins Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 Napa Valley Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 Napa Valley Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Elysian Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 Napa Valley Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 Napa Valley Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard Empyrean Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 Napa Valley Round Pond Vineyard Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 Napa Valley Stags Leap Steltzner Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Naggiar Vineyards & Winery; 2015 Sierra Foothills Estate Grown Sangiovese ($28)
Neal Family Vineyards; 2013 Napa Valley Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 Napa Valley Chardonnay
Otis Kenyon; 2017 Roussanne ($23)
Palmaz Vineyards; 2016 Napa Valley Louise Riesling ($70), 2016 Napa Valley Florencia Muscat Canelli ($65)
Palmina; 2017 Central Coast Quinta Del Mar Vineyard La Voix She's Crafty Rose of Pinot Noir
Pavi Wines; 2016 Napa Valley Fisticuffs Cabernet Sauvignon
Pax Wine Cellars; 2017 Sonoma County Fanucchi-Wood Road Vineyard Trousseau Gris ($26), 2017 Solano County Quail Run Vineyard Valdiguie ($26)
Pedroncelli Winery & Vineyards; 2017 Dry Creek Valley F. Johnson Vineyard Chardonnay, 2016 Dry Creek Valley Mother Clone Zinfandel, 2017 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Pelletiere Estate Vineyard and Winery; 2016 Paso Robles Lagrein
Pend d' Oreille Winery; 2014 Meyer Cabernet Sauvignon
Pride Mountain Vineyards; 2016 Merlot (4,404 cases, $62), 2016 Cabernet Franc (1,453 cases, $70)
Pulido-Walker; 2015 Napa Valley St. Helena Melanson Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (215 cases)
ROAR Wines; 2016 Santa Lucia Highlands Soberanes Vineyard Pinot Noir (281 cases, $54), 2016 Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard Pinot Noir (640 cases, $60), 2016 Santa Lucia Highlands Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir (220 cases, $68), 2016 Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard Chardonnay (165 cases, $45), 2016 Santa Lucia Highlands Soberanes Vineyard Chardonnay (139 cases, $45)
Ramey Wine Cellars; 2016 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir (1,623 cases, $50), 2015 Russian River Valley Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay (898 cases, $65), 2015 Russian River Valley Rochioli Vineyard Chardonnay (747 cases, $65)
Red Mare Wines; 2016 Alpha Mare White Bordeaux
Rhys Vineyards; 2016 Anderson Valley Alesia Pinot Noir ($45), 2016 Santa Cruz Mountains Alesia Chardonnay ($45)
Ridge Vineyards; 2015 Sonoma County Lytton Estate Petite Sirah, 2013 Sonoma County Lytton Estate Syrah
Robert Biale Vineyards; 2016 Aldo’s Vineyard Zinfandel, 2016 Monte Rosso Vineyard Zinfandel, 2016 Stagecoach Vineyard Zinfandel, 2016 Grande Vineyard Zinfandel, 2016 Pagani Vineyard Zinfandel, 2016 Black Chicken Zinfandel, 2016 Palisades Vineyard Petite Sirah, 2016 Royal Punishers Petite Sirah
Robert Karl Cellars; 2015 Malbec (100 cases, $26), 2015 Claret (1,200 cases, $22)
Roy Estate; 2015 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (400 cases)
Senses; 2016 B.A. Thieriot Chardonnay, 2016 Tenth Stop Chardonnay, 2016 Hillcrest Estate Vineyard Day One Pinot Noir, 2016 Terra de Promissio Pinot Noir, 2016 MCM88 Pinot Noir
Seven Stones Winery; 2015 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Shane Wine Cellars; 2016 Sonoma Coast Soixante et Onze Pinot Noir ($45), 2016 Russian River Valley Charm Pinot Noir ($42)
Silver Oak Cellars; 2014 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($80)
Slo Down Wines; 2016 Stand Out Red Blend Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec/Merlot
Sojourn Cellars; 2016 Sonoma Coast Riddle Vineyard Pinot Noir ($59), 2016 Sonoma Coast Ridgetop Vineyard Pinot Noir ($59), 2016 Sonoma Coast Reuling Vineyard Pinot Noir ($69), 2016 Sonoma Coast Wohler Vineyard Pinot Noir ($48), 2016 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir ($42), 2016 Sonoma Coast Durell Vineyard Chardonnay ($48), 2016 Sonoma Coast Gap's Crown Vineyard Chardonnay ($45), 2015 Napa Valley Proprietary Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon ($125), 2015 Napa Valley Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon ($79)
Somnium Wine; 2015 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (350 cases)
Southbrook Vineyards; 2016 Single Vineyard Pinot Noir
St. Clair Brown Winery; 2016 Napa Valley Red Blend Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Syrah (100 cases, $75)
St. Julian Wine Company; NV Lake Michigan Shore Social Butterfly Sweet Rosé ($10), NV Lake Michigan Shore On The Town Sweet White ($10), NV Lake Michigan Shore Late Nights Sweet Red ($10)
Steltzner Vineyards; 2015 Stag Leap District Sangiovese (97 cases,$55), 2015 Stag Leap District Malbec (125 cases, $55), 2015 Stag Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon (182 cases, $125)
Tank Garage Winery; 2016 California Whole Cluster Nobody Likes a Third Wheel Betty Monastrell Mourvèdre (10 cases, $60)
Tenor; 2016 Chardonnay
Three Sticks Winery; 2016 Russian River Valley Alana Vineyard Chardonnay (110 cases, $75), 2016 Sonoma Coast Durell Vineyard Chardonnay (675 cases, $55), 2016 Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir ($70), 2016 Durell Vineyard Pinot Noir (492 cases, $70), 2016 Cuvée Eva Marie Pinot Noir (220 cases, $90), 2016 Walala Vineyard Pinot Noir (252 cases, $70)
Tierra Roja; 2015 Napa Valley Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon ($160)
Titus Vineyards; 2017 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc ($28)
Ty Caton Vineyards; 2017 Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc (367 cases, $26)
Villa Creek Cellars; 2016 Paso Robles Avenger, 2016 Paso Robles High Road, 2016 Paso Robles Vulture's Post
Vineyard 29; 2015 Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (675 cases, $265), 2015 Estate Cabernet Franc (285 cases, $140), 2016 Napa Valley Estate Sauvignon Blanc (190 cases, $175), 2018 Napa Valley St Helena Aida Estate Late Harvest Zinfandel (25 cases, $95 per 372ml)
WaterMark; 2014 Napa Valley Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon (245 cases, $78), 2014 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (250 cases, $76)
William Hill Estate Winery; 2015 Napa Valley Bench Blend Petite Sirah/Merlot/Petit Verdot ($35)
Winter's Hill Vineyard; 2016 Dundee Hills Ninebark Sparkline Pinot Noir/Pinot Blanc ($49)
Zena Crown; 2015 Σ Pinot Noir ($75), 2015 Slope Pinot Noir ($75), 2015 Conifer Pinot Noir ($75), 2015 Block 6 Pinot Noir ($100)

Source: published release listings.