Six Exceptional Wines for Tonight’s Table

Winemaker Description 

Our Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is a rich, medium straw color. It enchants with aromas of stone fruit and apple blossom, complemented by honeydew, pineapple and subtle oak spice. On the palage, it offers a lush blend of ripe pear and golden delicious apple, balanced by our signature bright acidity and soft mid palate. The finish is distinguised by gentle barrel spice, adding a layer of sophistication. This wine’s vibrant fruit character is perfect for pairing alongside gourmet meals or savoring on its own.

The Sonoma Coast is as much about lifestyle as it is about the celebration this wonderful grape deserves. Sonoma-Cutrer's winemakers are selective about the fruit that goes into this wine to ensure that vintage after vintage, they are producing an exceptional Chardonnay.

This wine has all of the elements of a classic Chardonnay. It is a wine you serve when you want to show people you care about them. Or, sometimes it's just for you – because you've earned it.

Memo Summary Notes

The Sonoma-Cutrer Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2024 is a newly released vintage of one of California’s most reliable and popular Chardonnays. 

Sonoma-Cutrer uses fruit primarily from their estate vineyards, including the renowned Cutrer and Vine Hill sites.

This wine’s balance of acidity and oak makes it a great "bridge" wine for various dishes:

• Seafood: Dungeness crab cakes, grilled salmon with lemon-butter, or scallop ceviche.

• Poultry: Green Goddess roasted chicken or turkey breast with savory stuffing

• This wine’s balance of acidity and oak makes it a great "bridge" wine for various dishes:

  • Seafood: Dungeness crab cakes, grilled salmon with lemon-butter, or scallop ceviche.

  • Poultry: Green Goddess roasted chicken or turkey breast with savory stuffing

Exceptional Quality and Terroir

Sonoma Cutrer Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2024 stands out in the world of white wines, thanks to its meticulous production process and unique terroir of Sonoma County. This region is renowned for its ideal climate for growing high-quality Chardonnay grapes, and Sonoma Cutrer has mastered the art of winemaking. The 2024 vintage offers a rich flavor profile, capturing the vibrant essence of the grapes, because it combines both the freshness of citrus and the depth of tropical fruits. It's perfect for both casual gatherings and formal occasions.

A Perfect Balance of Flavor

Each sip of Sonoma Cutrer Sonoma Coast Chardonnay reveals a harmonious blend of flavors. The wine features notes of ripe pear, green apple, and a hint of vanilla, creating a delightful taste experience. Its crisp acidity balances the richness of the fruit, making it refreshing and inviting. The careful aging process in oak barrels adds subtle complexity, enhancing the wine’s character. So, whether you are enjoying a seafood dish or a creamy pasta, this Chardonnay pairs beautifully, elevating your dining experience.

Commitment to Sustainable Practices

Sonoma Cutrer is dedicated not only to quality but also to sustainable winegrowing practices. The winery employs eco-friendly techniques that respect the environment while producing exceptional wines. This commitment ensures that future generations will enjoy the splendid terroir that Sonoma Cutrer calls home. By choosing Sonoma Cutrer Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, you're not just enjoying a premium wine, but you are also supporting sustainable agriculture and responsible winemaking. It’s a choice that reflects a commitment to quality and responsibility.

Discover the Elegance of Sonoma Cutrer Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

Catena Malbec — Mendoza, Argentina 2024

Bodega Catena Zapata has been the defining force in Argentine fine wine for decades — a trailblazer in high-altitude viticulture since the 1990s, farming vineyards up to 5,000 feet in the Andes foothills where cooler temperatures, intense UV radiation, and dramatic diurnal temperature swings produce Malbec of uncommon elegance, depth, and freshness. The Catena Malbec is the house’s benchmark expression: a wine that has introduced generations of drinkers to the world-class potential of Mendoza Malbec, earning 93 points from the Wine Advocate and consistently delivering far more than its price suggests.

The color is deep ruby-violet with brilliant clarity. The nose is expressive and inviting: dark plum, blackberry, violet, turned earth, and subtle spice. On the palate, it is juicy and precise — vibrant acidity and a savory, sturdy core frame the dark fruit, with a high-toned, lingering finish of earthy depth and freshness. Elegant, fruit-forward, and endlessly food-friendly.

Wine Advocate 93 — (Prior Vintage 2023). High-altitude, elegant Mendoza Malbec from one of Argentina’s most celebrated estates. Dark plum, blackberry, violet and earthy depth with vibrant acidity and a savory, lingering finish.

• Producer: Bodega Catena Zapata, Mendoza, Argentina
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Mendoza
• Varietal: 100% Malbec
• Style: High-altitude, elegant & fruit-forward
• Altitude: Up to 5,000 feet in the Andes foothills
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Dark plum, blackberry, violet, turned earth, subtle spice, vibrant acidity, earthy lingering finish
• Cellar Potential: Drink now or cellar 3–5 years
• Best Paired With: Grilled skirt steak, roasted lamb, beef empanadas, hearty stews, aged cheddar, blue cheese, Manchego

Thirty years of high-altitude mastery, 93 points from the Wine Advocate, and priced for every night of the week — Catena Malbec is the Argentine benchmark that never disappoints.

Wine Enthusiast 90 Points (Jesica Vargas): "This Malbec reveals an earthy character, with a bouquet of delicate hints of herbs and black fruit. The palate unfolds leafy flavors, supported by soft tannins and enough freshness. Enjoy it with beef empanadas."

Antigal UNO Malbec is a polished, approachable expression of Mendoza Malbec — fruit-forward and silky, with the natural acidity and violet character that define Argentina's signature red grape.

The Wine Enthusiast New World Winery of the Year 2023

Tasting Notes

• Color: Violet-red with brilliant clarity
• Nose: Plum, strawberry, blackberry, violets and hints of herbs
• Palate: Dark plum and blackberry with vanilla, milk chocolate and soft, well-integrated tannins
• Finish: Silky texture with agreeable persistence and fresh acidity

Production Details

• Winery: Antigal Winery & Estates
• Region: Mendoza, Argentina
• Varietal: Malbec
• Vintage: 2023 | Format: 750ml
• Style: Fruit-forward, approachable & elegant
• Allergens: Contains sulfites

Food Pairings

• Beef empanadas and grilled skirt steak
• Roasted lamb and BBQ ribs
• Hearty pasta with tomato-based sauces
• Aged cheeses — Manchego, sharp cheddar

Antigal Winery & Estates is a family-owned producer crafting wines from high-altitude Mendoza vineyards. The UNO label represents their commitment to quality and value — wines that over-deliver at every price point.

Duluc de Branaire-Ducru — Saint-Julien, Bordeaux 2020

Château Branaire-Ducru is one of Saint-Julien's most distinguished estates — a Fourth Growth (4ème Cru Classé) of the 1855 Classification, celebrated for wines of legendary finesse, elegance, and longevity. Duluc de Branaire-Ducru is the estate's second wine, designed to offer the same Saint-Julien signature — that hallmark combination of refinement, structure, and aromatic complexity — at a more accessible price point and with an earlier drinking window. The 2020 vintage is one of Bordeaux's greatest of the modern era: a warm, dry year of exceptional concentration and balance that produced wines of remarkable depth across all appellations, and Saint-Julien in particular.

The nose leads with plum, fig, and boysenberry fruit, accented by mulled spice and cedar. On the palate, it is lively and spicy with well-balanced, fresh red and black fruit — restrained and subtle in the true Saint-Julien style. The finish is silky, long, and polished — a second wine that drinks with the poise of a Grand Vin.

"Plum, fig and boysenberry fruit with mulled spice and cedar accents. Lively and spicy on the palate with well balanced, fresh red and black fruit. Restrained and subtle. Silky finish." — Winemaker, Château Branaire-Ducru

• Producer: Château Branaire-Ducru, Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2020
• Appellation: Saint-Julien AOC
• Classification: 2nd Wine of Château Branaire-Ducru (1855 Fourth Growth)
• Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux blend
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Plum, fig, boysenberry, mulled spice, cedar, fresh red and black fruit, silky finish
• Drink: Now through 2030
• Best Paired With: Grilled lamb cutlets, beef fillet, duck confit, mushroom stroganoff, Mimolette, aged Cheddar

The Saint-Julien signature at an accessible price — Duluc de Branaire-Ducru 2020 is restrained, silky, and built for the table.

The finest Malartic-Lagravière ever made. Six of the world's top critics agree — the 2022 is a historic achievement for this Pessac-Léognan estate. "Awesome levels of blackcurrants, darker cherries, roasted herbs, chocolate, and scorched earth. Incredibly concentrated, rich, layered beauty with velvety tannins and a blockbuster finish. Easily the finest I've tasted from this château. Deserves 4-6 years in the cellar and will keep for two decades or more."

• James Suckling 97 Points | "Surprisingly fresh, showing depth, innate balance and complexity. Mineral-etched fruit turns glossy with cassis, berries, plums, spices and a hint of violets. One of the best ever."
• Decanter 96 Points | "Gorgeous fragrant red berry fruit, creamy and juicy with crystalline fruit, acidity and integrated tannins. Harmonised and balanced with tension and poise. A real joy with plenty of ageing potential."
• Wine Enthusiast 95 Points | "Powerful, with concentrated black fruits and a structure that promises serious aging. Drink from 2028."
• Vinous 95 Points | "A pretty sexy wine. Dark cherry, plum, licorice, chocolate, new leather and spice. Dense and packed to the core with formidable intensity."
• Wine Spectator 93 Points | "Warm plum, black currant and black cherry compote, inlaid with singed alder and black tea. Very solid."
• Wine Advocate 92 Points | "Classic, elegant bouquet of cassis, mulberries, flowers and spices. Elegantly juicy with a spicy, long finish."

Tasting Notes

• Color: Deep ruby-garnet with brilliant clarity
• Nose: Blackcurrant, dark cherry, roasted herbs, chocolate, scorched earth and violets
• Palate: Concentrated dark fruit, cassis, plum and licorice with velvety tannins and layered complexity
• Finish: Blockbuster length with spice, graphite and exceptional persistence

Production Details

• Château: Malartic-Lagravière
• Appellation: Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
• Classification: Cru Classé de Graves
• Blend: 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, Petit Verdot & Cabernet Franc
• Élevage: 20 months in 60% new French oak
• Production: ~8,000 cases
• Vintage: 2022 | Format: 750ml
• Cellaring: 4–6 years recommended; will keep 20+ years
  

Château Malartic-Lagravière is one of Pessac-Léognan's most celebrated Cru Classé estates, renowned for wines of precision, depth, and extraordinary longevity. The 2022 vintage, shaped by exceptional growing conditions, has produced what many critics are calling the greatest wine in the château's history. Pairs magnificently with aged beef, lamb, truffle dishes, and fine aged cheeses.