“Striking Napa wines.” – Decanter

“As good as some of the higher wines are, I am a big fan of some of the entry-level offerings, namely the 37.2.” – Vinous

A while ago, we were lamenting the fact that very few Right Bank style blends come out of Napa.

But this? It might be the best example we’ve tasted. An inspiring blend with serious swerve to its curve, a plush, sexy, layered feel, and crazy complexity. At 68% OFF?! Time to load up.

If you remember our SELL-OUT offer on the 2022, you’re already in. As one of our dear Ops raved on Facebook, “Great structure, smooth tannins, bright fruit, silky long finish… Absolutely fabulous!” With a top-tier winemaker at the helm, and rave reviews all over the web, plus a unanimous stamp of approval from every one of us at the tasting, this is as sure a bet you can make.

This is SOLD OUT on their website, and what remains scattered at shops and restaurants will cost you AT LEAST 2x the price we have it for today. But we Spies managed to find a small parcel of this back-vintage greatness.

If you don’t know Coup de Foudre, maybe you’ve heard of Amuse Bouche and Au Sommet. Started by John Schwartz, he has collaborated closely with none other than Heidi Barrett, the Queen of Napa Valley, and winemaker Kent Jarman on these projects. Mic back to Decanter: “We make wines that are approachable now but have the bones and density to age gracefully over time, explains Schwartz, who owns several prestigious Napa-based wine projects including Amuse Bouche and Au Sommet, both joint ventures with long-time friend the notable wine consultant Heidi Barrett.”

Coup de Foudre means “struck by lightning” and is a French term for love at first sight. And that inspiration comes from owner John Schwartz’s early encounter with his eventual wife, Carrie, while studying in France. Fun fact - most of the labels on these wines showcase excerpts of Schwartz’s love letters (written in French) from their courtship. It’s also an accurate depiction of our feelings after the first sip. No question, one of the best wines that’s come across the tasting table in months. To get ANY of this at all is a coup in itself. To get it at today’s price is just an absolute stroke of luck.

Perhaps that’s because Kent Jarman oversees it. Jarman has worked alongside some of the top winemakers in Napa Valley (including the former Screaming Eagle alum). With “humble” beginnings at Duckhorn, he later, as neighbor to Eisele Vineyard, single-handedly put Kennefick Ranch on the cult wine map. He now makes wine for some of Napa’s most sought-after labels.

BTW, we couldn’t pick just one of Jarman’s critically acclaimed darlings, so today we have a MINI STORE TAKEOVER! Oh, and his wines are all 50%-74% OFF!!!

On the palate, this wine is pure sexiness. Everything is seamlessly integrated. Front loaded with melted black licorice, juicy blackberries, laser-focused raspberry preserves, and black plums. A substantial amount of new French oak gives off sexy, sweet oak tannins and barrel spices, and helps lay down a smooth, soft, round mouthfeel carried by super-fine tannins. Dream stuff, for sure.

You will not find this ANYWHERE remotely close to our price today, so get it while you can…