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The Finest from Meteor

--One 1.5 L 2013 Meteor Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Special Family Reserve, Robert Parker 98 points

The Special Family Reserve represents the finest that Meteor has to offer. A standout wine from a standout vintage, this single clone shines a spotlight on what is possible from the Meteor vineyard. A singular expression of Cabernet, the Special Family Reserve shows the exotic spice, rich chocolate notes, and dark red fruit that the little patch of land in Coombsville can yield.

Wine critic Robert Parker said “The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Family Reserve has a dense, opaque, black/purple color, enormous extract and massive fruit, full-bodied power and stunning purity and depth. Readers are often too young to remember what some of the great classics of the late 1960s and 1970s tasted like, particularly the Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignons of 1968-1974. Well, I bought those wines, and tasting these Meteor Vineyard wines reminded me of their super-richness and almost overwhelming extract and power. This is another great achievement, a real connoisseur's wine ...”

Winemaker Dawnine Dyer says “Our 2013 Special Family Reserve stands out for its remarkable finesse. On the palate it features dark chocolate notes laced with black cherries, sweet tobacco, and a hint of coffee. A wine of great complexity with a texture that is dense yet silky, rich and chewy, with an episodic heat of pink peppercorns that brings focus. A true wine for the ages.”

When we love a wine, we think it's always best to have more of it.  Make this magnum yours, now.

Item Special Note

Collection of California Sales Tax: Unless a valid resale permit is presented to seller prior to the sale, purchaser will be required to pay all state and local retail sales taxes applicable on the date of sale. Resale permits will be accepted only for businesses that are reasonably expected to buy and sell wine. Sales tax will be collected on the purchase price of each lot which contains tangible goods.

Shipping or Pick up of Wines: Shipping costs are the sole responsibility of the winner.

Non-Napa County winners must arrange for their wines to be shipped from The Packaging Company, beginning Friday, March 2, 2018. If you're the lucky winner, we'll call or email you with directions for making this happen.

Napa County winners of auction lots containing wine may pick up their wines at the St. Helena office of the UpValley Family Centers beginning Friday, March 2, 2018. If you are the lucky winner, we'll call or email you with directions and details.