About our Wines 

Looking for something Unique? Perhaps something no one else has?  You've come to the right place.Â…Home of One of a kind Wines from the Premiere Napa Valley, we are the proud owners of  15 Unique Napa Valley Auction Wines.

We are also proud to represent a number of Boutique Wineries who have a small production and bring them to you Exclusively. Our Exclusive wines are not available at any other retailer on the Island and are usually sold out at the Wineries as well.Â…Here is a listing of Wines that are Exclusive to HASRÂ…

PREMIERE NAPA VALLEY AUCTION WINES:

A Midwinter Barrel Auction for the Trade has become one of the world's foremost commercial wine auctions.

The event, featuring one-of-a-kind wine lots, attracts a virtual who's who of the international hospitality and beverage trade to Napa Valley each February.The vintners of the Napa Valley go all out with these wines." One day each year in February, more than 180 Napa Valley Vintners gather in a great hall to offer select members of the trade an opportunity to barrel taste and bid on unique, personal selections.  These one-of-a-kind wines are not otherwise available.  Only a few cases are made, and each creation is produced only once.  Nowhere else can you share in such an extraordinary experience and obtain such rare wines. 

 

SEPS ESTATE CABERNET  '02 - SOLD OUT!

It has to be outstanding has been our mantra, and why else would we want to introduce a  new wine?  The keys are finding the finest, lowest yielding clones available and matching them to ideal rootstocks and sites.  Work with these raw materials, refine blends and techniques to capture the nuances of place and grape, and have a year with ehe excellent growing conditions of 2002, and something outstanding can indeed emerge.  The aromatics are enticing, the flavors deep and complex and the balance of the wine grants pleasure now with promises of more in the future.  No wonder we are willing to ut our family name on this wine! 

   

SWANSON VINEYARDS M&M '02

 Swanson Vineyards has blended up THE MOST DELICIOUS, and absolutely edible wine to surface in the new millennium!  The limited-edition Swanson M and M BLEND is a proprietary wine, based on Merlot infused with Malbec, 100 percent from our estate vineyards in Oakville.  This special wine bursts with mocha, vanilla and blue fruit aromatics, with sweet, creamy flavors on the palate.  Guaranteed to melt in your mouth, not in your glass!!!   

Cases: 10
Varietal: Merlot / Malbec blend
Vintage: 2002
Release Date: May, 2005
Appellation: Oakville

CLOS DU VAL CABERNET '03 - SOLD OUT!

 Lot Description:

Last year, Clos Du Val offered our first-ever singular bottling of Clone 6.  This year, we are excited to present our first-ever singular bottling of Clone 4 from Clos du Val's Oak Vineyard.  Winemaker Kian Tavakoli describes Clone 4 as the flesh of our Cabernet blends (Clone 6 is the backbone), giving the wine depth, inky hues, approachability and lushness. Taste the style and sophistication that Clone 4 imparts on our classic wines. 

Cases: 10
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2003
Release Date: Autumn 2005
Appellation: Stags Leap District, Napa Valley

SCHWEIGER KRISTINA

Lot Description:

It is become our tradition to create the Kristina solera blend exclusively for Premiere Napa Valley.  The Kristina blend showcases how the older vintages in their full maturity marry well with the younger more fruit forward wines; one can taste 10 years of vintage layers in this handcrafted exclusive.  This lot is the last of the Kristina blends.  Named after Winemaker Andy Schweiger's niece Kristina. 

Napa Valley

 CUVAISON CABERNET SAUVIGNON/SYRAH ‘03

CLOS PEGASE CABERNET ‘04

Napa Valley

ETUDE CABERNET ‘04

ases: 5
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2003
Release Date: February 2007
Appellation:

Rutherford RAYMOND VINEYARD "BIG THREE" CABERNET ‘04

Lot Description:

This one-of-a-kind blend combines equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon from the premiere appellations of the Napa Valley: 33% Oakville, 33% St. Helena and 34% Rutherford. We have worked with the fruit from these regions for decades because of their superior quality, complexity and rich flavors. This unique 100% Cabernet Sauvignon blend highlights each appellationÂ’s best fruit characteristics. It is intense, balanced and structured with a smooth, velvety finish.

Cases: 10
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2004
Release Date: Fall 2006
Appellation:

Oakville/St. Helena/Rutherford 

 SEPS ESTATE CABERNET ‘04

Lot Description:
Site-specific agriculture has been a 30-year tradition for the Seps Family at Storybook Mountain. Rootstocks, clones, rigid selection, natural fermentations and the magic of barrel and wine interaction have yielded this special lot from our organically grown grapes. The wine is primarily mountainside Cabernet Sauvignon, with touches of Petit Verdot and Merlot.

 

 

Cases: 5
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2004
Release Date: October 2006
Appellation: Napa Valley

 

 

Pina Howell Mountain Cabernet 2000

 

This is a big, luscious, meaty juicy cabernet that demonstrates another fabulous year on Howell Mountain. The Vineyard matures much later than the rest of Napa Valley, achieving a different texture to the maturity---very balanced with a big and elegant mouth feel. This wine absolutely smells of Cabernet, a very particular combination of chocolate, berries, tea and Howell Mountain spice in the nose. The wine has a long, elegant finish now with beautiful round nuances in the mid-palate.  As the wine matures, that long finish will develop and even lengthen. The wine has at least a decade to reach itÂ’s peak; it would suit flavorful dishes which can play off its elegance and vigor.

 

Only 350 cases produced. 90 pts – Wine Spectator. (Sold out at winery)

 

 

 

Pina Howell Mountain Cabernet 2001

 

Aromas of briary black fruits, blueberries, black tea, sweet vanilla and dusty spice, following through to an intensely concentrated yet exquisitely balanced palate. Flavors of dark fruits and a mouthful of chewy tannins mingle with Howell Mountain spices and seamlessly integrated French oak, all leading to an intense and lingering finish that promises years of ever-evolving complexity.

 

Only 530 cases produced. 90 pts – Wine Spectator. (Sold out at Winery)

 

 

 

Pina Howell Mountain Cabernet 2002

 

Aromatic cocoa, leather, herbs and dark fruit, full bodied, round on the palate, medium rich cocoa, tobacco, cherry, black, currant, mint, oak, medium long, lightly tannic finish. Will improve for 4 to 6 more years and hold for several thereafter.

 

Only 450 cases produced.  (Sold out at Winery.) style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">OLABISI Knights Valley Syrah BetsyÂ’s Vineyard 2004

 

Vineyard: Planted on a gorgeous elevated plateau, in sandy loam, surrounded by pine mountains, 9th leaf

Grower: Betsy and David Lawer. Their aim—super incredible Syrah

Farming: Handled by the Piña Brothers who know no limits in the pursuit of quality Harvest: Picked on a crisp clear morning in late September. Best yet.

Brix: Beautiful, almost Cabernet-like fruit. Small berries, thick skins.

Fermentation: Wild yeast, open top fermenter, punched down Elevage: 11 months in barrel, 30% new, mostly French Oak pH: High

Alcohol: 15.2%

Production: 114 cases

Tasting Notes: chocolate, brown sugar, blueberries, cassis Aromas of sweet fresh blackberries, blueberries, and cinnamon, wild game and smoke on top of a highly structured palate of sweet nectary stone fruit, more blackberries and chewy tannins .

 

90 pts. Wine Spectator

 

OLABISI Suisun Valley Syrah 2004

 

Vineyard: A couple miles over the Napa County line, dry farmed, 10th leaf

Grower: Roger King, “accidentally” growing some of the best grapes in the world today.

Harvest: Picked on an ultra crisp morning in late October

Brix: No more, no less.

Fermentation: Wild yeast, open top fermenter, punched down

Elevage: 11 months in barrel, 30% new French Oak

pH: High

Alcohol: 15.3%

Production: 322 cases

Tasting Notes: Aromas of smoked herb, “We are the music-makers, And we are the dreamers of dreams . . .”up front ripe, black, leathery fruits, cured olives, roasted peppers, spicy grilled meats, leeks, and smoked chilies. On the palate - a sweet silky core of intense, broad and chewy tannins, blackberries, schnozberries, black licorice, leather, length, penetration, and pleasure.

 

90 pts. Wine Spectator

 

 

 

MANSFIELD Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Cedar, pipe tobacco and exotic spices provide a luscious backdrop to an intense and graceful palate. Ripe dark berries fill the mouth with an explosive and juicy mid-palate. The finish lasts well after the last sip is enjoyed.

Consisting of two pinot noirs, this new producer is created in partnership by three men of diverse backgrounds and is producing ultra-premium pinot noir wines from three different clones and three different rootstocks. The grapes are harvested by hand and exclusively at night while the juice chemistry is more stable. The wineryÂ’s name reflects this practice and translates to "Carneros of the Night". Carneros della Notte is also the first producer to use a glow-in-the-dark wine label to further articulate the wineryÂ’s unique approach to pinot noir production. Their Carneros Pinot 2004 was voted #1 by women at the 2006 Pinot Shoot out and rated 92pts by the pinot report. The DIII Pinot Noir is a massive pinot that is meant to age and is in a laser etched bottle. DIII stands for David Harmon III who owns the vineyard that these grapes come from.

 

 

 

J Moss Puerta Dorada Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Dark ripe fruit aromas of plum and red berry with a dash of current, cassis and mocha dominate this full-bodied Cabernet. A soft entry precedes a toasty, vanilla-mocha, chocolate and cherry finish. Deep and dark, this remarkably complex Cabernet Sauvignon shows a lengthy finish with great depth and elegance. With its firm, well-structured tannins it may be consumed now or cellared for future enjoyment.

 

 

 

J Moss Spicer Stag's Leap Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Black cherry, blueberry flavors dominate this full-bodied Cabernet. A broad and silky entry precedes a toasty, vanilla, chocolate, cinnamon and dark berry finish. Deep and dark, this remarkably complex Cabernet Sauvignon shows a long finish with great depth and length. With its firm, well-structured tannins it may be consumed now or cellared for future enjoyment.

 

 

 

MIDSUMMER CELLARS Canon Creek Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet 2004

 

This vintage exhibits heady, varietal aromas punctuated by cherry, blackberry, with hints of vanilla, licorice. On the palate, these varietal aromas are complemented by generous and yet dense fruit; soft, enrobing and rounded tannins; and followed by a long, lingering, bright finish.   New, sweet oak imparts extra richness.  Should improve for the next six years or so.

 

Only 322 cases produced

 

 

FYI: Rollie Heitz, Winemaker and Owner of Midsummer Cellars is the youngest son of Joe Heitz of Heitz Cellars and is producing some of the most outstanding wines in Napa Valley.

 

 

 

LA MORT DU ROI Paso Robles Red Wine ~ Hill of Graceland 2005 Ladies, gentleman and fruit flies, here is the label for Swilly's not so soon to be released Uberwine, the 2005 Hill of Graceland "Death of Elvis" label, 114 case production, very reasonably expensive, 32 proof, and totally screwed (rather than moldy corked) Elvis Died For Your Sins superSyrah. It's one of the best wines they have made in over thirty harvests, and it will be bottled around Elvis' birthday, Jan 8, and be sold out long before the 30th anniversary of his death, August 16. Made of 82% Syrah clone 877 and 18% of Alicante Bouchet.

 

 

 

ATHAIR RUSSIAN RIVER PINOT NOIR 2005 Athair is a collaboration of two winemakers Tom Keith and Jim McMahon. In keeping with Irish heritage and strong family traditions, they chose the name ATHAIR, which is the Gaelic word for "father." Jim chose this name as a tribute to the fathers who have played such a profound and wonderful role in his life. Athair honors his late father, Jim McMahon, Sr., his stepfather, Pete Baylacq, who has been a tremendous help and guiding force, and his father-in-law, friend and wine-making partner, Tom Keith.

The wine is primarily grapes from the Calegari vineyard on the Eastside road of Russian River Valley and the Cleary Ranch in Freestone. Aromas of cherry, rhubarb, toast and cola keep your nose in the glass and flavors of cranberry, Bing cherry and vanilla keep you coming back for more. Harmonious and complete, this is the stuff Russian River dreams are made of...

 

ATHAIR Russian River Chardonnay 2006 Our first offering of a Chardonnay is made from Sonoma County grapes, located in the western part of the Russian River Valley. The fruit came from the famous Bacigalupi Vineyard, with the harvest taking place in early September, at full maturity, to bring out the ripe flavors of Bartlett Pear and Honeydew Melon.

This would be a perfect pairing with Halibut or Petrale Sole, topped with a mango chutney, or just served chilled on a hot summer's eve. Enjoy!



 

 

MONTICELLO VINEYARDS CORLEY FAMILY WINERY

 

 

 

Monticello Vineyards has been at it for 35 years growing grapes and 25 vintages making wine.  It is a family run business with Kevin Corley the President and Winegrower, Chris Corley Winemaker and Stephan Corley as Director of Marketing and Sales.  They are currently making about 15,000 cases of wine and their wines are Fabulous, Noble, Fun, wow and Stunning!  Stop in and check it outÂ…this is what we have in stock:

 

 

• 2003 Estate Grown Chardonnay
• 2001 Jefferson Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2001 Tietjen Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)
• 2001 Corley Proprietary Red Wine
• 2001 Corley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRAHAN Rutherford Chardonnay 2005      

 

This wine is a stunning display of how exceptional Napa Chard can be. The bouquet is appropriately floral and flinty with undertones of nectarines, tangerines, and pineapple.  The palate is creamy, lemony, and focused with acidity.  The flavors are beautifully woven together and persist in the gratifying finish that leaves you hankering for another taste.  This Chardonnay is the California version of Montrachet. 

Only 195 cases produced.

 

 

TRAHAN Suisun Valley Ledgewood Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

 

WhatÂ’s not to like?  Chocolate, caramel, cherry nose that delivers all the way through to a scrumptious palate of toffee, cigar box, fat and jammy and fruit with enough structure and stuffing to go another 5 to 7 years.

Only 148 cases produced.

 

 

TRAHAN Knights Valley Syrah 2004

 

A classic syrah for the ages.  Aromas of sweet fresh blackberries, blueberries, and cinnamon, game and smoke on top of a highly structured palate nectar stone fruit, more blackberries and chewy tannins.

Only 98 cases produced.

 

 

 

Other Exclusive Wines:

 

 

Phelan Vineyards Cabernet '01 and '02

 

Seps Estate Viognier ‘05

 

Storybook Mountain Zin Gris '06

 

Benziger Ricci Vineyard Clone 777 Pinot Noir ‘03

 

 

Benziger Tribute 2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Carneros Pinot '04 - 500 cases produced and DIII '04 - 150 cases produced.

Only 80 cases produced.

William Cole winery is a prime Napa property originally built in 1876 as the J.C. Weinberger Winery. It is the oldest standing stone winery in the Napa Valley. After Prohibition the top two stories of this ghost winery were converted into a residence, and in 2002 the cellar of the historic stone winery began its winemaking renaissance as William Cole Vineyards. Owner/3rd generation Napa winemaker Bill Ballentine only makes one wine - a 300 case production Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Bill is a classic one man operation - he tends the vineyards, drops fruit, decides when to harvest, and makes the wine in its entirety. Bill knows a thing or two about Cabernet - he was St. Clement's winemaker in their "heyday" - blending their now legendary 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon (Wine Spectator Top 100) At the aforementioned Auction Napa Valley, William Cole's barrel received the 8th highest bid out of 107 wines. Not too shabby for a first time participant. One whiff will take you to Cabernet Heaven: Black Cherry, tobacco, red cherry, black strap molasses, charcoal, freshly tilled loamy earth, vanillin oak, roses, and to top it all off, just a hint of tar...and that's just what it smells like. On the palate, it is super smooth; big and bold yet balanced with everything integrated into a plush package of powerful Cabernet goodness. Red cherry, mocha, cocoa powder, exotic spices, black currant and blackberry make up the intense core. Hints of tar, earth, smoke, tobacco follow and lead into the third act of Bing cherry and kid leather; with soft but age worthy tannins and and a long, long finish. This wine is as elegant as it is powerful; drink one now and be amazed, then put some down to enjoy over the next decade or so."

 

 

 

CARNEROS DELLA NOTTE WINERY

 

Gold Medal and Best of Class in the over $50.00/bottle class at the New World International Wine Competition

 

 

 

WILLIAM COLE Cuvee Claire 2003