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Sena Wine Party for 12 at the Home of Stuart and Lucy Rymer.

Enjoy a catered party for 12 friends in Bar Rymer, the Lakewood home of Stuart and Lucy Rymer. Food to be catered by Greg Hicks and Impressions Catering. The star of the show will be the opening and pouring of the 100 Point Sena Wine. This 2019 Bordeaux Blend was scored 100 Points by James Suckling. He described it as stunning aromas of blackcurrant, stone, blueberry and licorice. Floral. Perfumed. Full body, fantastic density of fruit and ripe tannins. It goes on for minutes on the palate with such energy and focus. Touch of chewiness on the finish. A complex and complete wine that delivers a generosity with firmness. Drink after 2021 but already a classic to drink.

Must be pre-arranged with the hosts.

2022 Clos Fourtet Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend – (3) 750 ml Bottles

99 Points

The 2022 Clos Fourtet is every bit as compelling as it was en primeur , maybe even a bit more so. Vertical and explosive, the 2022 offers a captivating mix of textural opulence and classic structure. The blend is 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. One of the key signatures of Clos Fourtet is the presence of Cabernet Sauvignon, which is rarely seen on the Saint-Émilion plateau but seems to add weight and gravitas here. Dark blue fruits, new leather, spice, menthol and espresso stain the palate as the 2022 gradually reveals its considerable pedigree.

2014 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne "Sibi et Paucis"

750ML 3 Bottles

96 Points

Garnet tinge to the extremely vivid ruby color. Aromas of prunes, cherry pits, leather. tar, earthy minerality and licorice. Some hints of rhubarb.

Full-bodied with grainy tannins of good ripeness and extraction, great fruit concentration, melted acidity and a flavored finish that’s savory and long. Amazing example of the 2014 vintage. Drink or hold.

Blankiet Paradise Hills Flight

2016 Blankiet Paradise Hills

Proprietary Red Wine 750 ML

98 Points

Proprietary Blend - 750MLThe 2016 Proprietary Red Paradise Hills Vineyard is magnificent. Deep and expressive on the palate, the 2016 possesses tremendous intensity but delivered in an understated voice. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, new leather and spice develop with time, but it is the wine's total sense of poise that once again is truly impressive. All the elements are simply in the right place. The 2016 is a total stunner, but the best is yet to come.

2018 Blankiet Paradise Hills

Proprietary Red Wine 750 ML

98 Points

Energetic and vibrant, the 2018 sizzles with all of the energy of this cool, late-ripening vintage. Time in the glass brings out all of the savory and mineral intensity that is such a signature of the Blankiet wines these days.

2021 Blankiet Paradise Hills

Proprietary Red Wine 750 ML

99 Points

The 2021 Paradise Hills Proprietary Red from Blankiet is a masterful wine in this vintage. It displays incredible purity, refinement, and elegance while maintaining a wonderful concentration. It opens slowly to beautiful aromas of ripe dark currants, spiced dark plums, graphite shavings, sweet pipe tobacco, and spring florals, which all develop with time in the glass. On the palate, this possesses a gorgeous, full-bodied texture that is incredibly structured with fine tannins that grip a firm hold. It possesses outstanding overall focus and definition. It impresses with its wonderful balance as bright acidity underlines the beautiful ripe fruit, accentuating the long, pretty finish. This utterly brilliant showing should become more captivating as it thrives in the cellar for decades. An absolute beauty from Blankiet.

Chateau Valandraud 3 Bottle Vertical Set (2009, 2010, 2011)

St. Emilion, Bordeaux 750 ML 3 Bottles with OWC

2009 - 97 Points

2010 - 100 Points

2011 - 96 Points

Château Valandraud is a "garage wine" pioneer in Saint-Émilion, created by Jean-Luc Thunevin. It achieved Premier Grand Cru Classé B status in 2012. The wines are typically Merlot-dominant blends with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, known for their concentration, modern style, and aging potential.

Vintage Comparison:

2009 - Generally considered an exceptional vintage in Bordeaux, one of the best of the decade. Warm, dry conditions produced ripe, concentrated wines with excellent balance. These wines tend to be opulent, generous, and accessible even in youth, though built for long aging. 97 Points

2010 - Another outstanding vintage, often compared favorably to 2009. Slightly cooler and more structured than 2009, with superb concentration and perhaps even better aging potential. The wines show more classicism and tannic backbone. 100 Points

2011 - A more challenging vintage with a cooler, wetter growing season. The wines tend to be more elegant and restrained, with lighter body and less concentration than the two preceding years. They're generally drinking well earlier in their evolution. 96 Points

Tasting Notes to Look For:

2009: Rich black fruit, chocolate, espresso, velvety tannins, approachable power
2010: Structured, layered, graphite/mineral notes, firmer tannins, classic elegance
2011: Red fruit dominance, more herbal/floral notes, softer, lighter-bodied

Mixed Case Donated by Friends of Grape Escape

12 Bottles 750ML

1997 Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella

Donated by Lynn DeVault and Glo Ghegan

2015 Quilceda Creek Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Donated by Shannon and Christy Ritzhaupt

2021 Rattlesnake Hills Pinebrake Vineyard Allusion Red Blend

Donated by Coldwell Banker Kinard Realty

2011 Handwritten Cabernet Sauvignon

Donated by Jim and Jean Sanko

2020 Louis M. Martini Sauvignon Blanc

Donated by Franklin and Jennifer Chancey

2021 Caymus Vinyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Donated by Jay and Christy Goza

2018 Allegrini Della Valpolicella Classico Amarone

Donated by Brian and Jeanie Hobbs

2015 Mail Road Mt Carmel Vineyard Sta. Rit Hills Chardonnay

Donated by Brian and Jennie Hobbs

2016 Bergfeld St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon

Donated by Phil and Kathy Quinnett

2023 Quilt Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Donated by Don Ritzhaupt and Rachel Savage

2010 Chateau Olivier Grand Cru Classe

Donated by Carl and Kathy Rohsenberger

Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label

Donated in Honor of Jo Benjamin

2009 Kapcsandy Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin State Lane Vineyard

Cabernet Sauvignon – 1.5 L

95 Points

The wine features dense, earthy, clay-laced currant, dark berry, sage and cedar characteristics, slow to unfold but developing gracefully. Critics noted it opens with dark red fruit, flowers, spices, new leather and licorice, displaying exceptional length and polish.

A substantial effort that weaves together dense, earthy, clay-laced currant, dark berry, sage and cedar. Slow to unfold, but does so gracefully and gets better with each sip. Best from 2013 through 2028

The Kapcsándy family employed Denis Malbec as winemaker, who spent his formative years at Château Latour. The wines are often compared to top Pauillac estates, emphasizing their Bordeaux-inspired elegance and aging potential.

The more closed but potentially greater 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin State Lane Vineyard is a 480-case blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

Louis Roederer 2016 Cristal Brut Champagne

Champagne, France 750 ML

100 Points

This iconic Champagne, first made in the 19th century for the Tsar of Russia, shows its typical stunning balance and poise between richness and concentration. It has a pure white fruit and honeysuckle aroma and tight, tangy fresh fruit flavors. Just ready to drink, the wine will age well, for at least 20 years. Organic.

2015 - 2019 Stag's Leap Fay Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon Flight

(5) 1500ml Magnums

2015 - 95 Points

An aromatic nose with crushed berry, currant, violet and black tea notes. The wine is rich and powerful with a full-bodied mouthfeel and flavors of dark chocolate and black fruit. The wine has a long, seamless finish.

2016 - 96 Points

This Cabernet Sauvignon offers ripe dark fruit on the nose with aromas of dried f ig, cedar, cherry and violet. The wine has polished, yet rich, tannins and a fullbodied mouthfeel with black fruit. The finish is youthful and bright

2017 - 95 Points

This Cabernet Sauvignon offers dark fruit aromas with dark chocolate, cedar, spice, and raspberry notes. The wine has a rich texture with ripe fruit, hints of mineral and inviting cocoa and vanilla flavors that lead to a well-structured finish.

2018 - 98 Points

This Cabernet Sauvignon offers dark fruit aromas with hints of black cherry, hazelnuts and salted caramel. The wine has a rich texture with fine-grained tannins and notes of cocoa powder and coffee on the structured finish.

2019 - 100 Points

The 2019 FAY Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon offers dark fruit aromas of dark fruits, tobacco, blackberry pie, ripe cherries, and baking spices. The wine has a rich structure with silky coating tannins and a persistent, lasting finish with a touch of mocha.

2013 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard

Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ML

96+ Points

The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard is in a wonderful spot for drinking right now. Blended with 15% Petit Verdot, it has a deep garnet color and beautiful aromas of truffle, pipe tobacco, graphite and blackcurrants—if you could smell umami, this would be it! The medium-bodied palate is soft and refreshing and still boasts a deep core of savory fruit that calls you in for another sip.