Bull & Bear Featured Wines

Armand De Brignac 'Brut Gold' 566 Bottle Champagne, France

Armand de Brignac is marvelously complex and full-bodied, with a bouquet that is both fresh and lively. Its sumptuous, racy fruit character is perfectly integrated with the wine's subtle brioche accents. Its texture is deliciously creamy and the palate has great depth and impact with a long and silky finish. A superb and singular example of a Prestige Champagne. Krug 'Brut Grande Cuvée' 400 Bottle Champagne, France

Deep golden colour and fine, vivacious bubbles, predicting fullness and elegance. Aromas of flowers in bloom, ripe and dried fruit, marzipan, gingerbread and citrus fruits. Flavors of hazelnut, nougat, barley sugar, jellied and citrus fruits, almonds, brioche and honey. Louis Roederer 'Cristal Brut' 2008 500 Bottle Champagne, France

The Cristal opens bright, super clear, fresh and pure on the exciting, absolutely fascinating nose with its fine, complex and elegant bouquet of gorgeously ripe and matured fruits, brioche and chalk expressions. This is the finest you can get from Champagne. The palate is pure, lean, fresh and filigreed but concentrated, highly complex, full of tension and enormously vibrant.

Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay 2014 113 Bottle Napa, California

A ripe full bodied Chardonnay with stone fruits of peach, nectarine, tropical hints of pineapple and guava. It is balanced by fresh tart acidity and limestone minerality. New French oak aging adds vanillin, baking spices and a smooth round creamy texture. Far Niente Chardonnay 2017 120 Bottle Napa, California

The Far Niente 2017 Estate Chardonnay Napa Valley offers up a bevy of aromas of melon, hazelnut, citrus, fig and spice are complimented by toasty notes in the nose. The palate offers a full entry with floral notes that lead through layers of fruit that give structure and complexity. The length and balance are impressive as they lead to a mouth watering finish. Far Niente 'EnRoute' Chardonnay 2015 100 Bottle Russian River Valley, California

Aromas of peach, tangerine, and melon rise out of the glass, followed closely by a wonderful floral note reminiscent of jasmine. Richly textured, the wine possesses mouthwatering acidity that highlights the minerality that is a hallmark of Brumaire Chardonnay. Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay 2015 102 Bottle Napa, California

Enticing aromas of ripe apple, bright citrus and melon are layered with creme brulee, baking spices and a touch of butter. Vibrant flavors of tropical fruit, baked apple, citrus and white peach meld with vanilla, baking spices and toasted nuts on the creamy, smooth palate. The finish is juicy with mouthwatering acidity that makes you crave another sip. Jean-Louis Chave 'Blanc' White Blend 2014 113 Coravin | 452 Bottle Hermitage, France

Honeysuckle, verbena and chamomile aromas stream out first, followed by a remarkably creamy core of yellow apple, white peach, heather honey and warm mirabelle plum notes. Hazelnut oil and brioche line the finish, adding considerable length. Despite all the lushness and depth, this manages to maintain a sense of tension and precision as well. The Prisoner Wine Co. 'Blindfold' White Blend 2015 64 Bottle California

Created to provide the perfect white wine companion to The Prisoner, Blindfold is equally bold and intriguing. The wine is complex with inviting aromas of honeysuckle, grilled white peach and apricot. A luscious entry of toasted hazelnut and mandarin are balanced by bright acidity and minerality. The finish is rich and creamy with flavors of lemon zest and caramelized sugar. Cliff Lede Sauvignon Blanc 2015 77 Bottle Napa, California

The 2015 Sauvignon Blanc is loaded with aromas of Meyer lemon and candle wax atop layers of honeysuckle, ginger, and tangerine. Spring blossoms of wisteria, lupin, and California buckeye abound in the upper register of the seductive perfume. The full-bodied, coating mouthfeel expands out on the palate with a rich crème brulee like texture as unctuous notes of bosc pear, orange marmalade, and lavender honey coalesce along the long, satisfying finish. Domaine de Ladoucette Sauvignon Blanc 2017 98 Bottle Pouilly-Fumé, France

The delicate and complex olfactory expression opens on aromas which remind of white flower, exotic fruits. There is a very beautiful complexity for a vintage where the end-of-season’s sun brought a lot to the aromas. Excellent complexity that translates into great and elegant richness. Nice attack, straight and bright, it takes place with elegance on fruity notes associated with a dense structure and a beautiful acidity which brings a great length in the end of the mouth. Fleur de Mer Rosé 2017 65 Bottle Côtes de Provence, France

A pale pink color, the elegant Fleur de Mer is beautifully balanced between ripe fruit notes, tangy acidity and roundness. Fleur de Mer’s well-textured, complex palate features layered flavors of red cherry, raspberry and white peach, blending with subtle hints of grapefruit, lavender and Mediterranean herbs. Appealing notes of minerality and salinity linger on the crisp and refreshing finish. Inniskillin 'Vidal Icewine Pearl' 2015 (375ml) 140 Bottle Niagara Peninsula, Canada

Intense aromatics of mango, apricot and honey beautifully integrated with flavors of peach and candied brown sugar. This wine is all held together by crisp bold acidity.

La Jota Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2015 215 Bottle Howell Mountain, California

The wine has an approachable minerality followed by herbal aromatics. Notes of anise, blackberry, and black tea are carried by an impressive mouthfeel and long drawn out finish. Anakota 'Helena Dakota Vineyard' Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 264 Bottle Knights Valley, California

The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota displays more blackberry, blueberry and graphite, with some flowers such as violets, notes of pen ink, a full-bodied, concentrated, succulent and fleshy mouthfeel, and a long, long finish. Burly 'Special Selection' Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 270 Bottle Napa, California

Dusty chocolate and black cherry aromas layered with bright fruit notes and oak. Velvety and intense, leading to dark cherry and boysenberry notes. Aromas of cassis and blackberries meld seamlessly with notes of chocolate, and anise. This is an elegantly structured wine with silkiness through the mid-palate and a persistent, juicy finish. The rich, plush mouthfeel elegantly transforms into sweetness by supple tannins and lovely oak integration. A wonderful mineral note shines through the whole experience. Darioush 'Signature' Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 239 Bottle Napa, California

The deep garnet-purple colored 2016 reveals a total rock star on the nose, cranking out beautifully boisterous notes of crème de cassis, preserved plums, warm blueberries and Black Forest cake with hints of menthol, mocha, baking spices, star anise and unsmoked cigars. Full-bodied, rich and flamboyantly fruited in the mouth, the palate features a solid frame of super ripe, finely grained tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing very long and very spicy. Faust 'The Pact' Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 200 Bottle Napa, California

The Pact showcases the best barrels from our Faust Coombsville Vineyard. Located in Southern Napa Valley, our estate vineyard has a cooler climate, which means the vines have to work harder for grapes to reach full maturity. This translates to exceptional depth, density and silky tannins. La Jota Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 55 Coravin | 230 Bottle Howell Mountain, California

Surrounded by forest, bathed in sunlight and wrapped in a gentle wind, our Howell Mountain La Jota estate vineyard is steeped in over 125 years of history. Your wine is captivating, deep and rich, yielding aromas of anise, blackberry, and a touch of sage. It is uncommonly smooth and well balanced, with textured tannins and flavors of blueberry and mocha. Our signature note of bright minerality runs the length of the long, satisfying finish. Mayacamas Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 $270 Bottle Mount Veeder, California

This wine has aromas and flavors of black currant, blackberry paste, licorice, bramble, and roasted apple wood.This full bodied wine has a finish with good range and length. Orin Swift 'Palermo' Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 147 Bottle Napa, California

A dark garnet hue sits in the glass with immediate aromas of ripe cassis and blackberry. Hints of cocoa, new oak and fir complement the juicy fruit mélange. A full-bodied entry is succeeded by a mid-palate of dark fruits and a smooth, integrated minerality. The tannins are well developed, allowing the wine to finish with length. Penfolds 'Bin 407' Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 190 Bottle South Australia

Very deep garnet-purple colored. Offering glimpses at black berry, black plum and pencil shavings notes with hints of menthol, earth and cloves. Full-bodied, concentrated and packed with black fruits and cedary flavors... loads of freshness, finishing long. Robert Foley 'Kelly's Mountain Cuvée' Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 150 Bottle Napa, California

Ripe aromas of blackberry and black cherry mingle with a hint of toasty French oak. Full and rich in the middle, natural mountain acidity balances the gently gripping finish tannin. This is a classic mountain Cabernet. Shafer 'One Point Five' Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 222 Bottle Stags Leap District, California

The 2016 has bright, energetic aromas and flavors of fresh black cherry, black plum right from the tree, pomegranate, wet slate, peppercorn, lavender, and savory herbs. The flavors have long, beautiful length in the mouth and the wine’s classic Stags Leap District tannins offer structure and promise for delicious things to come in the cellar. Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 55 Coravin | 242 Bottle Napa, California

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is an elegant representation of Napa Valley Cabernet from a cool vintage. It presents an opaque garnet hue in the glass and reveals aromas of sandalwood and roasted meats. Flavors of vanilla, coffee beans and raspberries are buttressed by dusty tannins, firm acidity and a mouth-coating texture. Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 183 Bottle Alexander Valley, California

The 2014 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is garnet in color with a ruby red rim, it has an alluring nose of blackberry bramble, baking spices, and black olive. Aromas of vanilla, cassis, and sage fill the glass, revealing the influence of American oak barrel aging. On the palate, notes of raspberry are complemented with lingering acidity and a finish of dusty, silky tannins. Cheval des Andes Malbec 2013 131 Bottle Mendoza, Argentina

Intense red color with purple shades. The nose is subtle, whispered and precise, but at the same time wide and enveloping. It reveals delicate fresh aromas such as violet and pepper in harmony with warmer ones such as raspberry and black fruits. On the palate, the wine represents an elegant expression of Cheval des Andes in a warm vintage. Its full-body, manifested from the mouth entry, is accompanied by very fine tannins that converge in a tense finish with marked acidity and freshness. Cakebread Cellars Merlot 2013 165 Bottle Napa, California

Black cherry, red plum and blackberry aromas are nicely complemented by hints of mineral and dried herbs. Boasting considerable depth and concentration on the palate, the wine offers rich, vibrant, dark cherry and plum flavors, with notes of sage, tea-leaf spice and a flinty minerality adding zest to the long, cherry-laced finish. Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot 2016 144 Bottle Napa, California

A dark, dense and structured Merlot displaying rich wild berry and herb characteristics. In keeping with its mountain origins, this wine is supported by ample tannins, yielding a complex, age-worthy expression of Merlot. Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot 2016 160 Bottle Napa/Sonoma, California

The 2016 Merlot features warm red and black plums, freshly crushed blackberries and mulberries with nuances of spice cake, tobacco leaf, star anise and vanilla pod. The medium-bodied palate offers fresh black berries and plum flavors with a lovely spicy undercurrent and soft texture, finishing with great freshness and purity. Belle Glos 'Clark & Telephone Vineyard' Pinot Noir 2016 120 Bottle Santa Maria Valley, California

The color is a deep scarlet-red with lush aromas of blackberry bramble, nutmeg, and hint of caramel. The wine is fresh and exuberant in the mouth with sumptuous strawberry jam, ripe black cherry, cranberry and warm gingerbread. It is perfectly balanced with refreshing acidity, velvety tannins and a hint of toffee carrying through its long finish. Cherry Pie 'Stanly Ranch' Pinot Noir 2015 150 Bottle Napa, California

Pristine growing conditions in the Carneros wine region resulted in another beautiful representation of Stanly Ranch. Acidity and brightness are the building blocks of this wine, with aromas of tart cherry and cranberry revealing dried rose petal and forest floor notes. Fine-grained tannins, rich texture and spirited acidity poise the wine around a core of bright red fruit. The finish lingers with the lavender and rose petal notes quintessential to Carneros Pinot Noir. Domaine Serene 'Yamhill Cuvée' Pinot Noir 2015 128 Bottle Willamette Valley, Oregon

The wine is pale to medium ruby-purple with a nose of black cherries, black licorice, cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon with touches of tilled soil. Medium to full-bodied with warm, ripe black fruits in the mouth framed by baking spice, it’s got a good frame of fine-grained tannins and juicy acidity, finishing long and very spicy. There's a definite oak presence here, but a very classy one. Goldeneye (Duckhorn) Pinot Noir 2016 150 Bottle Anderson Valley, California

Combining the lush fruit of our warmer estate vineyards with the rustic elegance of grapes from the cooler “deep end” of the valley, this wine offers a beautifully complete expression of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. On the palate, lively flavors of wild strawberry and cherry are in perfect harmony, with terroir-driven hints of saddle leather, anise, pennyroyal and wild mushrooms, as well as notes of confectionary spices and vanilla from aging in the finest French oak. Adobe Road 'APEX' Red Blend 2016 196 Bottle Sonoma, California

Blue Dog Cabernet is the base for this wine at 50% and its location in Dry Creek Valley makes for fully ripe, rounded texture. Famighetti Vineyards’ Syrah, from up above the valley floor, lends aromatic complexity and rich mouthfeel while the addition of Merlot, from further south in Carneros, helps reinforce a red-fruit balance of juicy acidity. The final element we needed to fill in some deeper notes of flavor and color was an inky drop of Petite Sirah from Rockpile vineyard in far northern Sonoma County. Adobe Road 'The 24' Red Blend 2016 184 Bottle Sonoma, California

Zesty and plump with spice, featuring focused dried cherry, smoky anise and pepper flavors that finish with lively but polished tannins. Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Malbec. Col Solare Red Blend 2016 125 Bottle Columbia Valley, Washington

A collaboration between Ch. Ste, Michelle and Italy's famed Piero Antinori, this Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah blend is a Washington wine with a Tuscan soul. Dark fruit aromatics are joined by hints of vanilla, spice, cedar and toasty mocha on the seductive finish. De Toren 'Fusion V' Red Blend 2015 153 Bottle Stellenbosh, South Africa

De Toren Fusion V 2015 reveals a truly pure and complex flavor, with aromas of black cherry, cedar and dark berries. This left-bank Bordeaux styled blend is supported by subtle hints of fennel, blueberries and dark, bitter chocolate. An exquisitely stylish departure for sophisticated connoisseur tastes is offered with each luxurious sip. Soft as spun silk, with a lingering hint of sweet fruit on the back palate. Dominus 'Estate' Red Blend 2015 425 Bottle Napa, California

Dominus 2015, with its remarkably complex nose, is an utterly seductive wine. It displays red and black fruits and an ethereal aroma of deep cherry, warm citrus and marzipan. Finely polished tannins on a beautiful, weightless finish are accompanied by great depth and length. Joseph Phelps 'Insignia" Red Blend 2015 550 Bottle Napa, California

The 2015 Insignia Proprietary Red Wine has a very deep inky-purple color and nose of crushed red and black currants, blackberry pie and plums with hints of dried herbs, sandalwood, spice box and underbrush. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers a knock-out core of intense, energetic fruit with chewy tannins and a lively backbone, finishing with epic length and freshness. Justin Vineyards & Winery 'Isosceles' Red Blend 2015 150 Bottle Paso Robles, California

Dark ruby purple color. Very aromatic and layered with vibrant red cherry, ripe black cherry and blackcurrant, vanilla and cinnamon spice, savory cigar box notes and an attractive, youthful toasted oak underpinning. Full bodied, layered with cherry, cassis and complex baking spice on the entry. Sweet tobacco and savory notes of cedar and graphite with cocoa emerge on the mid-palate with chewy tannins lasting into a complex finish that shows a parade of fruit and spice balanced with evolving textures and savory notes. Opus One Red Blend 2015 530 Bottle Napa, California

Opus One effuses fresh dark fruit aromas accentuated by subtler notes of forest-floor and graphite. The wine's round mouthfeel and satiny tannins wrap around classic flavors of cassis, blackberry and black cherry. This refined and age-worthy wine simultaneously offers a long lingering finish, with lively acidity and a sturdy structure at the close. Orin Swift 'Papillon' Red Blend 2016 186 Bottle Napa, California

Dark inky color with aromas of cassis, ripe boysenberry, and hints of graphite, sage, fire-roasted meats and fresh brioche. The entry floods the palate with ripe dark fruit flavors of blackberry and black cherries as well as fresh minerality and a touch of kir and crème de menthe. With traces of tannin, the wine finishes with a lingering sweet licorice and a smooth acidity. Château Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2015 4180 Bottle Margaux, France

More than perfection. Full body, firm and ultra-silky tannins. Black currant, mineral and floral character. It starts slowly and seems almost endless on the palate. Seamless. This is the wine that Margaux never made in some of the classic vintages like 1961, 1959 and 1945. Maybe it's the 1900 all over again? Breathtaking. Château Petrus Red Bordeaux Blend 2015 5953 Bottle Pomerol, France

Bordeaux's most intensely concentrated, richly flavored and unique red wine. An incredible power, depth and richness yet a remarkable balance with penetrating aromas of ripe mulberry, black currant and fruit and spicy vanilla oak, setting it apart from all Bordeaux's finest wines. Château de Beaucastel Red Rhône Blend 2016 234 Bottle Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France

The 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape takes the quality of the Coudoulet and ratchets it up a notch. At 35% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Counoise, 5% Cinsault and 10% other permitted varieties, it shows amazing purity in its scents of dark fruit and licorice, richness and weight without any excess of alcohol and a finish that goes on and on. E. Guigal Red Rhône Blend 2015 138 Bottle Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France

Guigal’s 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a ripe, full-bodied example of the appellation. Bottled just a week before I tasted it, it was somewhat closed on the nose but is wonderfully velvety and rich, with plenty of dark fruit flavors, accented by dried spices on the long finish. Tablas Creek Vineyard 'Esprit de Tablas Rogue' Red Rhône Blend 2015 161 Bottle Paso Roble, California

The 2015 has an inviting nose of warm berry compote, given complexity by sun-drenched bay leaf and newly turned earth: Mourvedre at its most appealing. The mouth is lush and dense, with big but refined tannins, and flavors of licorice, blackberry, and cedar. Mourvedre's characteristic meatiness is in the background at this point, but just waiting for a few years in bottle to emerge. Bright and deep on the finish, with lingering flavors of wood smoke, plum skin and spice. Castiglion del Bosco Sangiovese 2013 160 Bottle Brunello di Montalcino, Italy

A ruby red hue and delicate bouquet announce a remarkably luscious wine, well balanced and firmly structured, with a long-lingering finish. Its unique versatility makes it suitable for everyday drinking. Delas Fréres 'Cuvée Francois de Tournon' Shiraz / Syrah 2013 120 Bottle Saint-Joseph, France

Cuvée Francois de Tournon exhibits classic black raspberry, cassis, spiced meats and hints of licorice in its ripe, supple and beautifully pure profile. Aged 16 months in 30% new and 70% in 2- to 3-year-old barrels, it has medium to full-bodied richness, integrated acidity and building tannin. Drink it anytime over the coming decade. Mollydooker 'Carnival of Love' Shiraz / Syrah 2016 208 Bottle McLaren Vale, Australia

Luscious cherry, blackberry and plum jam fruit flavors marry together, forming this powerful yet elegant Shiraz. Made from a selection of McLaren Vale's premier grapes, its deep color and fragrant nose leads to quite a voluptuous palate of fruit intertwined with rich mocha, coffee and chocolate, with traces of licorice and toffee. Carnival of Love offers exceptional complexity while remaining balanced and delightful to drink. Penfolds 'St. Henri' Shiraz / Syrah 2014 215 Bottle South Australia

The 2014 Shiraz St Henriz has a relatively shy nose of black plums, black cherries and mulberries with nuances of underbrush, fruit cake and damp soil. The full-bodied palate has satisfying richness, with firm, rounded tannins supporting the earthy fruit layers, finishing with good depth and persistence. Castello Banfi 'SummuS' Super Tuscan 2014 185 Bottle Montalcino, Italy

The color is intense ruby red, with youthful shades. On the nose it shows fresh hints of cherry and plum that slowly leave space to jam, licorice and coffee notes. The structure is important, with soft tannins. It is a complex wine with a very long finish. Marqués de Cáceres 'Gran Reserva' Tempranillo 2011 115 Bottle Rioja, Spain

Dark color with a hint of brick-red on the edge. Superb complexity on the nose with balsamic notes and refined oak. Full in the mouth with a depth of mature plums, sweet spice, and roasted coffee beans. Still fresh and discreetly lively, promising excellent potential for aging. Delicious and full with superb length. This Gran Reserva refreshes with character our DO’s traditional style. Vatan Tempranillo 2015 112 Bottle Toro, Spain

This rich red leads off with smoky notes of espresso and tar, accenting a core of ripe currant, licorice and iron. The palate is dense, with muscular tannins and balsamic acidity. Austere but harmonious. Rosenblum Cellars 'Rockpile Road Vineyard' Zinfandel 2013 155 Bottle Sonoma, California

Plump and zesty, with aromas of crushed stone and raspberry leading to ripe but balanced flavors of black cherry, anise and white pepper.