{"title":"Sonoma Gold","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"lot-1-2023-alexander-valley-cabernet-sauvignon-single-bottle-shipping-included","title":"Lot 1 2023 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e92-points James Suckling:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAromas of black fruit, chocolate, red currants, dried herbs, graphite and earth. The palate is well balanced, with a rounded mouthfeel, fine-grained tannins and a soft and fruit-driven finish. There’s plenty of generosity and complexity for the price. Drink or hold.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCam X Lot 1 2023 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of Cabernet lots from $60+ per bottle Cabernet Sauvignon programs and features ~50% new French oak.  The vineyard was originally planted in the 70’s and a portion of this wine is sourced from the ~50-year old vines ( vines, I might add, which are responsible for putting Alexander Valley on the map in the 1990’s, albeit under labels other than the producer’s). Organically and regeneratively farmed, this amazing property produces wines with complexity and soul at very reasonable alcohol levels. We further upgraded the wine with some killer Petite Verdot, Malbec and Merlot lots from two different luxury programs, one in Alexander Valley and one in Oakville (seriously, wines that go into $200+\/bottle programs) and the result is an absolutely gorgeous 2023 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon chock full power, elegance, vinous soul and it’s all here at a lovely 14.0% alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing ripe yet perfectly attenuated blueberry and black raspberry fruit, dark chocolate, seasoned oak notes, and pretty purple florals. As the wine opens, more red-inflected fruit raspberry frambois and bright red cherry and currant notes complex the bouquet turning the florals sweet and spicy (like a little cinnamon red hot or pink peppercorn). Lithe and sinewy on entry with fleshy, juicy blue fruit, baker’s chocolate and fresh tobacco notes ride mineral-laced tannins in a long, blue-fruited finish. Weighing in at exactly 14% alcohol, this Cabernet features great structure, exceptional balance, and tremendous complexity. The 50% new French oak is harmoniously integrated as well. It will be drinking great this Fall while also aging beautifully over the next decade or longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s back up the truck time folks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e83% Cabernet, 7% Petite Verdot, 5% Malbec, 5% Merlot\u003cbr\u003e18-months in ~50% new French oak\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 14.0%\u003cbr\u003eBottled April 29th, 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CAM X Wine by Cameron Hughes","offers":[{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":50775973167397,"sku":"LOT0001.BTL","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4277\/5333\/files\/Lot_1_Suckling_92.png?v=1768586841"},{"product_id":"lot-31-2023-sonoma-coast-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"Lot 31 2023 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93-POINTS James Suckling: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerfumed and lifted red-fruited aromas with a floral undertone and hints of red cherries, pomegranates and sweet spices. The palate is mid-weighted with a core of fruit, crunchy tannins and bright acidity that finishes with all the nuance and character of a nicely constructed Sonoma Coast pinot. Great value. Drink or hold.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAge-worthy, complex and archetypal, Lot 31 Sonoma Coast Pinot comes to us from a legendary producer who had \"a little bit left over from our recent bottling\". They were eager to get it out before harvest so I was able to negotiate a very good price for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNormally $60 per bottle at the winery (I see it $45-$60 in the trade), this perfectly ripe Pinot Noir from the dynamite, as perfect-as-it-gets 2023 vintage \u003cstrong\u003ecan be had for the incredible price of just $19\/bottle!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWith fruit sourced from a mix of estate- and family-owned Sonoma Coast vineyards, this producer is as responsible as anybody for putting California Pinot Noir on the map. Again, we have a no-expense-spared, first-run production aged in ~25-30% new French oak. It is an absolute steal at this price!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndeed, ladies and gents, it's time to back up the truck!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBeautiful bouquet of bright Bing cherry, cranberry with lovely earl gray and forest floor accents showcasing the cool beauty and precision of the 2023 harvest. Saline and earthy umami notes increase with air. Even with just a few weeks in the bottle, the palate architecture is seamless and nicely integrated with exceptional fruit purity. Pretty cherry and juicy raspberry glide effortlessly over the palate with freshness, energy, and perfect balance leading to a long, sustained finish that resonates with pretty red fruits, earl grey tea and earthy umami notes in perfect chorus. I have to say this wine has fantastic length and purity. Equal parts complex and delicious!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrust me on this one...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003e100% Sonoma Coast\u003cbr\u003e14% alc.\u003cbr\u003e300 cases available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CAM X Wine by Cameron Hughes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50924184338725,"sku":"LOT0031.BTL","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4277\/5333\/files\/Lot_31_Tastry.png?v=1765341386"},{"product_id":"lot-44-750ml","title":"Lot 44 2023 Dry Creek Zinfandel 750ml","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eZinfandel and Primitivo are essentially the same grape, both clonal selections having originated from the Croatian grape \u003cem\u003eCrljenak. \u003c\/em\u003eToday, most wineries in Sonoma County use the Zinfandel moniker while folks in the other region known for this variety, Puglia in Italy, use Primitivo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOriginally marketed under its originating label as a $50+\/bottle Biodynamically-grown, single-vineyard designated Dry Creek Primitivo, Lot 44 is a spectacular example of what I have chosen (for marketing purposes) to designate as a Dry Creek Zinfandel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHowever, what is so fascinating and compelling about this wine, is that it beautifully combines the more savory and chocolatey inclinations of Italian Primitivo with the rich brambly blackberry, raspberry \u003cem\u003eframboise\u003c\/em\u003e liqueur, and stewed plum notes of Dry Creek Zinfandel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis will obviously make a great cellar defender drinking as well as it does now, but will also age another decade easily. Fantastic stuff!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe source vineyard (not the producer), the biodynamically-farmed Treborce Vineyard, is itself a true labor of love. Originally planted on St. George rootstock in 1999, the vines were all painstakingly grafted over to 100-year old budwood sourced from legendary vineyards in Dry Creek Valley and the Geyserville area. Today it serves as a source for many a high-end or Reserve Zinfandel and\/or Primitivo bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAt it's most essential, this is a \u003cem\u003esoulful\u003c\/em\u003e wine that resonates with history and authenticity. It has tremendous depth and complexity (in fact, tasting it unfold in the glass is quite intellectually stimulating) while also being an immensely pleasurable imbibement. I cannot recommend this highly enough...Zin-lovers, of course, will find this wine quite compelling, but I also think Napa red fans will enjoy the palate-staining structure and hedonic complexity not to mention the varietal purity of a robust red wine raised in 100% neutral French oak barrels. Like I said, a truly authentic treat!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDeep purple\/opaque core and an electric purple hue around the edges this is fantastically extracted. It explodes out of the glass with ripe, brambly blackberry and chocolate-covered black cherry complexed with \u003cem\u003eframboise \u003c\/em\u003eliqueur, gobs of black pepper and tobacco leaf haloed with powdery rose petal florals. Absolutely fantastic bouquet! Warm on entry with wild berry jam and cocoa notes coating a palate-staining structure of black pepper and tobacco laced tannins that unleash more waves of chocolate-covered black cherry, stewed plums, sandalwood, and tobacco leaf. Given the abundance of chocolate\/cocoa notes here, it is hard to believe this wine was raised up in 100% neutral barrel! 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Key lime, kaffir lime leaf, lemon curd and vanilla blossoms burst from the glass with citrus-dusted minerals mingling with guava notes and a hint of grapefruit. Juicy-yet-energetic on the palate with a supple entry amply supported with zesty grapefruit, guava and citrus notes laid over an absolutely fabulous structure of mouthwatering, sweet tart-crusted acidity. Fantastic tension, huge length and tremendous purity make for an exceptionally compelling Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e100% Sonoma Valley estate fruit organically farmed. \u003cbr\u003e68% Sauvignon Blanc, 32% Sauvignon Blanc Musque-clone\u003cbr\u003eProduced in a mix of stainless steel and neutral French oak barrels\u003cbr\u003e14% alc, 3.25 pH, 6.8 g\/L TA, 1.5 g\/L Malic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CAM X Wine by Cameron Hughes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51639786406181,"sku":"LOT0060.BTL","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4277\/5333\/files\/CAMX-Negociant-L60-SauvignonBlanc-SonomaValleySC_b7d43aea-8fa0-44de-b232-024cf9df7e9d.png?v=1773150309"},{"product_id":"lot-64-750ml","title":"Lot 64 2024 Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$130 Estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon for just $24\/bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolks, this is a don't miss...BOOM BOOM juice for sure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e...just trust me on this one.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSourced from a no-expense-spared program in the heart of the Sonoma Valley, this is an absolutely spectacular Cabernet Sauvignon from what is likely the best vintage in decades for Sonoma Valley Cab from one of the best producers in Sonoma Valley (which is typically cooler than Napa Valley so it handled the warmth of 2024 better) . And my apologies up front, folks, that's all I can say about that...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLike I said, just trust me on this one folks, this is a don't miss for Cabernet-lovers! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBeautifully extracted, inky and opaque, almost squid ink black but not quite. Blackberry jam and cassis are underpinned with notes of creme de mure, coffee grounds and sandalwood from nicely integrated oak. Pretty spices come with air along with a lovely gravel halo. Massive and palate staining but still juicy and fantastically delicious with great structure and huge length. Perfectly balanced with ripe blackberry jam, cassis and vibrant blackcurrant slathered over ample, big-grained tannins and supported with gravelly acidity that delivers a massive, energetic finish that echos with ripe fruit for a good 60 seconds. F*cking fantastic!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e100% estate grown\u003cbr\u003e84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 6% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e~50%-60% new French oak\u003cbr\u003e~150 cases available\u003cbr\u003e15.2% alc.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CAM X Wine by Cameron Hughes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51989933719845,"sku":"LOT0064.BTL","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4277\/5333\/files\/CAMX-Negociant-L64-CabernetSauvignon-SonomaValley.png?v=1771612166"},{"product_id":"lot-66-750ml","title":"Lot 66 2024 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOTTLED MARCH 25 AND READY-TO-SHIP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePurity, precision, and grace are all here in abundance with this artfully-crafted, elegantly ripe, cool-climate Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSorry to say but, again, like so many of the wines we have released lately, \u003cstrong\u003ethis is one of the finest Pinot Noir's I have ever put into the bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e. Quite frankly, the offers we are seeing now are simply astonishing and, as you will see, the price is concordant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFrom the same producer as Lot 65 2024 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, Lot 66 hails from a single-vineyard situated at 1000-foot of elevation just a few miles off the coast of California, this archetypal Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir weighs in at 13.8% alc and is kissed with ~20% new French oak. Produced by a very talented winemaker in consultation with one of California's foremost winemaking consultants, the wine is wonderfully poised and pretty with perfectly-ripe fruit elegantly elevated with medium-toast oak to provide complexity while maintaining the purity of the fruit. Medium full-bodied, it has a robust yet supple and seamless structure, chalk full of verve, energy, and complexity. I cannot highlight enough what an absolutely gorgeous Pinot Noir this is!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNow, for the best part. Past vintages of this single-vineyard designated Pinot Noir have 94- to 95-point scores from a respected European publication and the wine typically retails in the $75-$85\/bottle range; however, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003etoday it can be yours for just $18\/bottle!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePale-to-medium ruby in the glass shows good but even-handed extraction. Wonderfully alive and complex bouquet of powdery pink roses and pink peppercorns haloing an array of raspberry, cranberry and meaty black cherry with a kiss of cinnamon\/allspice, caramel and a fresh turned black earth underpinning. Medium-full-bodied on entry, supple and seamless with ripe, pretty fruit arrayed over an energetic structure chock full of cherry and raspberry fruit resonating over super-silky-yet-robust minerally tannins. Terrific length, purity and verve combined with sinewy muscle, a great sense of \u003cem\u003eterroir,\u003c\/em\u003e and potent, age-worthy structure. Will age beautifully over the next decade or longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTrust me folks, you'll get your kicks with Lot 66!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e100% Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003e20% new French oak\u003cbr\u003e13.8% alc.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CAM X Wine by Cameron Hughes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51989934932261,"sku":"LOT0066.BTL","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4277\/5333\/files\/CAMX-Negociant-L66-PinotNoir-SonomaCoastSC_91d1d3bb-a9e0-4188-9d7c-d21fe00bd85e.png?v=1775741210"},{"product_id":"lot-69-750ml","title":"Lot 69 2024 Dry Creek Old Vine Zinfandel 750ml","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI am sure this thought has been top of mind for all of you recently: who will get the coveted Lot 69 assignment?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWell, it turns out that a most fantastic Zinfandel crossed my path not long ago and the lush-yet-potent and sensuous nature of the wine seemed the perfect fit. I know I have been using this\u003cem\u003e sensuous\u003c\/em\u003e descriptor a lot lately but it seems to me the defining characteristic of the vintage, these are juicy, sexy, potent, ripe, succulent and delicious wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e...and I believe you are going to have a hard time keeping your hands off of this one, especially at this price...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLot 69 is a single-vineyard designated Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel hailing from a $60-$70\/bottle program featuring 40-to-100-year-old vines on a west-facing slope in Dry Creek Valley. Folks, this is classic, archetypal old vine Dry Creek Zinfandel but built with class and sophistication and about 35% new mix of French and American oak to boot. The producer is a small boutique that, honestly, I had never heard of but I can vouch that the wine is fantastic...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eI mean, obviously, I bought the entire production barrels and all...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNo longer $60+\/bottle, it can now it can be yours for...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e...drum roll please...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust $16\/bottle!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eI told you you were going to have a problem keeping your hands off this wine :-)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNicely extracted, deep garnet in the glass. Redolent bouquet leaping with raspberry and plums underpinned with chocolate covered raisins wrapped in toasted caramel and tobacco leaf. With air, the bouquet complexes with cherries jubilee, Asian spice and a powdery flower halo. Juicy, rich, ripe \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e substantial, Lot 69 combines fleshy ripeness and succulence with a great structure delivering chocolate covered cherries, plum and pepper notes in a long finish with a nice retronasal tobacco leaf flourish. 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