THE PITMASTER SPECIAL MIXED 15-PACK 2019 GAMBA “FAMILY RANCHES” ZINFANDEL Winery Notes: “The 2019 Family Ranches Zinfandel is a bold expression of Zinfandel, yet remains balanced, fresh and lively, dancing nimbly on the palate. This dark hued wine shines brilliantly in the glass, with its lovely scarlet tones of color. As you swirl the glass, notes of brown spices and berries emerge in the nose, with hints of black olive. A burst of mouth filling medley of dark berry fruit engages the senses, highlighting raspberry, blueberry, leather and mild woody tones. The wine is medium to full in body, yet feels deliciously light on the palate, with a compelling, slightly leathery texture. The proportionate, bright acidity lifts the wine’s feel on the palate, accenting the freshness of the fruit. A mouth-watering spiciness lingers on the finish, inviting the next tasting experience.” 2016 COURSEY GRAVES WEST SLOPE SYRAH “Very savory and smoky, this Sonoma syrah is anything but a fruit bomb. The slightly sappy tannins and smoked-bacon flavor nicely balances the underplayed ripeness. The finish is fresh with plenty of spicy complexity. Drink or hold.” 93 Points 2018 JON NATHANIEL BODACIOUS PROPRIETARY RED “the 2018 Red Blend Bodacious checks in as equal parts Malbec and Petit Verdot, all from the Napa Valley. A big, inky, ruby/purple color is followed by rich notes of ripe blackcurrants, blueberries, dark chocolate, scorched earth, and graphite. With sweet tannins, a dense, concentrated, medium to full-bodied style, and nicely integrated oak, this ripe, sexy 2018 can be drunk today or cellared for 10-15 years.” 93 Points 2018 HEIR APPARENT NAPA VALLEY PROPRIETARY RED “The 2018 Red Blend Heir Apparent is also terrific. It has a complex, up-front, medium to full-bodied style that carries lovely black cherry, redcurrant, new saddle leather, camphor, and tobacco-like aromas and flavors. Playing in the medium to full-bodied end of the spectrum, it has a wonderful sense of elegance, light yet present tannins, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. Enjoy this pleasure-bent yet classic, balanced red blend over the coming 10-15 years.” 92 Points 2018 VISTA RESERVE ATLAS PEAK PROPRIETARY RED “While the first vintage of Vista Atlas Peak Red Blend 2017 set a new standard completely unheard of at this modest price, the Vista Atlas Peak Reserve Red Blend 2018 raises that bar even higher. It begins with aromas of crushed dark berries, creme de cassis, black plum, earthy minerals, pencil lead, dried sage, and vanilla. This beauty has an intensely concentrated palate, with blackberry purée, focused black cherries, red currants, mountain blueberries, allspice, and rocky minerals. It is a gorgeous example of Mountain fruit that is mind-bogglingly great at this price. Wow. Drink now through 2028.” 95-97 Points