Winemaker Feature: Sam Kaplan

Sam Kaplan is one of the most talented winemakers on the planet and we're not just saying that because he's an old friend of ours. Sam's deft winemaking touch has propelled the stellar wines of Arkenstone Vineyards, Memento Mori, Vangone Estate, Vida Valiente (co-founder), and Maxem Wine (owner).

Arkenstone - Howell Mountain Sauvignon Blanc 2017

United States | Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Arriving in 2006, winemaker Sam Kaplan continues to fashion rock star wines from this Howell Mountain estate. One of the best whites from Napa, as well as one of the most ageworthy, the 2017 Sauvignon Blanc Estate gives up serious... Read More

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Maxem - UV Chardonnay 2016 (1.5L)

91-93

United States | California Chardonnay

Brought up in 60/40 new barrels and concrete eggs, the 2016 Chardonnay UV Vineyard is scheduled to be bottled next summer. It offers an exotic, tropical style with its mint, lime, tangerine peel notes. Medium-bodied, fresh, focused,... Read More

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Vangone - Estate Marsanne 2021

United States | California Marsanne

I loved the 2021 Marsanne, a more elegant, medium-bodied example of the variety that has bright citrus, minty herbs, and some gravelly, mineral-like nuances. It should drink well for 4-6 years.

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Vida Valiente - Beckstoffer To Kalon 2021

TWI

United States | California Cabernet Sauvignon

This is a vineyard that hardly needs an introduction. The well-drained, gravelly soils provide an ideal canvas for Cabernet to flourish. Crafting wine with Beckstoffer To Kalon fruit is exciting for many reasons. We are working... Read More

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Vida Valiente - The Movement 2021

TWI

United States | California Cabernet Sauvignon

A meticulously crafted Cabernet Sauvignon blend from all of the vineyards that Vida Valiente sources from: The Estate, High Ranch, and Beckstoffer To Kalon. $100 from each bottle sale of The Movement™ directly supports the... Read More

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