Top Shelf Wines for Dad
Father’s Day is right around the corner, and Dad deserves the very best. Pour a glass and let’s celebrate with some of our top shelf recommendations for Father’s Day..
Lot 94 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
If Dad likes bold California Cabs, there’s no better choice than our Lot 94 Napa Valley Cabernet. This is a real deal Napa Cab from one of the valley’s great grape growers, available at an amazing price. Expect a full-bodied and full-flavored sip with soft edges and a lively dose of bright cherry fruits. The perfect wine for a Father’s Day gift (and bonus points as the perfect wine pairing for grilled steak.)
Other notable Top Shelf Cabernets:
Lot 148 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
Lot 173 Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, Napa Valley (Limited Release!)
Lot 75 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, CA
For the Pinot-loving Dad in your life, we’d recommend getting him a bottle of Lot 75 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. Not only is this our best-selling reserve wine, but it’s also a delicious Pinot Noir from a high-scoring winery in the heart of one of California’s greatest regions for Pinot Noir… at under $20.
Other notable Top Shelf Pinot Noirs:
Lot 164 Pinot Noir, Sebastopol Ridge, Russian River Valley, CA
Lot 160 Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Burgundy, France
Lot 126 Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
Heading out to go fishing with Dad? If you’re lucky enough to catch a big one, Lot 126 Sancerre is the perfect pairing for your Father’s Day dinner table. Fresh, crisp, bright and full of piercing minerality, you can’t go wrong with a dynamic Sancerre wine. This Sauvignon Blanc is the perfect pairing for fresh fish and summertime nights.
Other notable Top Shelf White Wines:
Lot 130 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, CA
Lot 183 Roero Arneis, DOCG Italy
Lot 26 Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
If Dad is more of an old-world kind of guy, don’t miss out on an opportunity to get him a bottle of Lot 26 Barolo. Barolo, known as “the King of Wines,” is perfect for the “Dad of Dads”. Rich, earthy, tannic, profoundly layered… heck, even the tasting notes are perfect for Dad. Plus, this wine comes from a small father/son-run producer in Piedmont, Italy. Sounds like the perfect pairing. If you really want to go all out for Dad, check out our single Cru Barolos - Lot 139 and Lot 140 - but, either way, we know he’ll be impressed with your taste.