The Grape Tray will be open on Monday during the month of December

Grape Tray
Monday, 12/18 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday, 12/19 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday, 12/20 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday, 12/21 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday, 12/22 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday, 12/23 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM

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Vintage Reserve Wine
Tuesday, 12/19 12:00 noon – 6:00 PM
Wednesday, 12/20 12:00 noon – 6:00 PM
Thursday, 12/21 12:00 noon – 6:00 PM
Friday, 12/22 12:00 noon – 6:00 PM
Saturday, 12/23 12:00 noon – 4:00 PM

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Taste 2022 Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rouge, 2020 Morgan Cotes du Crow's and 2021 Melville Donna’s Syrah at Vintage Reserve Wine (VRW) for $15 per person.
Thursday, December 14th. Available 12:00 noon -5:45 PM

James Suckling 91 Points
2022 Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rouge

Raspberries, fresh cherries, redcurrants and bay leaves on the nose follow through to a medium body with finely grained tannins. Suave and playful with bright acidity, crunchy fruit and a fresh, fruity finish. 54% syrah, 29% grenache, 13% mourvedre, 3% counoise and 1% terret noir. $22

Wine Enthusiast 92 Points
Morgan Cotes du Crow's 2020

This is a smashing deal every vintage, and this year's blend of 58% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 4% Mourvèdre and 3% Tempranillo doesn't disappoint. Fresh but savory aromas of roasted red fruit and baking spice drop into a tightly wound palate of snappy red currant and light pepper that rides a zippy acidity through the finish. $22

Jeb Dunnuck 98 Points
2021 Melville Donna’s Syrah

The 2021 Syrah Donna's is all varietal and comes from the Melville Vineyard. Its vivid ruby/plum hue is followed by classic Syrah notes of ripe blackberries, mulberries, pepper, violets, and gamey meats. These carry to a full-bodied Syrah with ultra-fine tannins, a layered, multi-dimensional texture, and a gorgeous finish. This absolutely captivating Syrah is already impossible to resist yet is going to evolve for 15-20 years with ease. It's up with the finest vintages of this cuvée produced. Hats off to Chad Melville for a brilliant, world class Syrah! $60

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Wine Advocate 90 Points * 2022 Miraval Cotes de Provence Rose, Half Bottle

A blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Rolle and Syrah, sourced from vines planted on clay-limestone soils, the 2022 Cotes de Provence Rose reveals aromas of red berries, spices, peach, watermelon, spring flowers and pomegranate. Medium-bodied and elegantly oaky with a spicy touch, it’s fresh and fruity with a mouthwatering, elegant finish. This rosé benefits from the expertise of the Perrin family. $15/375ml Our Price $6.75/375ml (Available GT)

Wine Spectator 95 Points
Clos St.-Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Vieilles Vignes 2021

This has good concentration and energy to the dense core of dark fruit and bitter cherry, with great poise and elegance despite its ripeness (an impressive feat for the vintage). Guided by finely crushed mineral accents and tannins, this reveals pretty high-toned floral notes and leafy tobacco. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Vaccarèse and Muscardin. Drink now through 2032. 900 cases made. $68 Our Price $49.99 (Back in stock GT)

Vinous Media 90 Points
2021 Pascal Jolivet Sancerre Rose

Limpid orange-pink. Mineral-accented strawberry, cherry and orange aromas are complemented by a subtle floral topnote. Shows good energy and spicy lift on the palate, which offers juicy red berry, orange pith and rose pastille flavors and a touch of botanical herbs. The floral note repeats a bright, supple finish that leaves a bitter cherry note behind. $30 Our Price $23.99 (Arrives GT 12/15/23)

Jeb Dunnuck 94 Points
2019 O'Shaughnessy Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

The base 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is terrific, and while I don’t know the price, I suspect it’s a great value. Deep purple-hued, with terrific mulled currant and blackberry fruits, it has lots of ripe herbal, chocolaty spice notes, full-bodied richness, sweet tannins, and a great finish. This is pure Napa Valley goodness to drink over the coming 10-15 years. $85 (Back in stock GT this afternoon)

Wine Advocate 94 Points
M. Marengo Barolo Bricco delle Viole 2018

The 2018 Barolo Bricco delle Viole (with 6,000 bottles made) opens to a medium rich appearance followed by very distinct aromas of wild rose, grilled herb, mint and freshly milled white pepper. The wine's texture is lean but fine-tuned and elegant. These qualities shape a long and polished mouthfeel. Fruit comes from a one-hectare parcel at a breezy 420 meters in elevation. $64 Our Price $46.99 (Available GT and VRW)

Austin Barrel 21 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaker Notes: True to Paso Robles’ signature style, this fruit forward Cabernet Sauvignon has enticing aromas of dark fruit, fresh vanilla bean and hints of coffee. On the palette, the dark brooding fruit flavors are balanced with savory notes of black pepper, baking spices along with a touch of tobacco to add warmth and dimension. Lovely notes of sweet oak, lively acidity & fine dusty tannins complete this wine, making it the perfect Cabernet Sauvignon to enjoy daily. $20 (Back in stock GT)

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Taste 2021 Hudson Carneros Chardonnay, 2020 Iconoclast Napa Cabernet Sauvignon and 2019 Hall Napa Cabernet Sauvignon at Vintage Reserve Wine (VRW) for $15 per person.
Friday, December 15th. Available 12:00 noon -5:45 PM

Wine Spectator 94 Points
Hudson Vineyards Chardonnay Napa Valley Carneros 2021

Impressive for the generous, plump flavors and the restraint and elegance of the candied ginger peel, briny preserved lemon, peppery white flower and buttery peach pastry flavors on a plush frame. Reveals a juicy thread of acidity. Drink now. 1,638 cases made. $75

2020 Iconoclast Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaker Notes: Iconoclast Cabernet Sauvignon is artisanally crafted with bold, bright dark fruit flavors and hints of baking spice from 20 months of French oak aging. The wine expresses a lush texture with a long, smooth finish. Iconoclast Cabernet is a wine that epitomizes Napa Valley Cabernets. Produced and cellared by Chimney Rock $30

2019 Hall Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaker Notes: This 2019 Napa Valley Cabernet is expressive with aromas of dark cocoa, red berry, and dried herbs. The palate is lush and fruit-forward with hints of spice and leather. The tannin is polished-fully integrated and balanced through the lengthy finish. 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot. $60

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Taste 2019 Dehlinger Russian River Chardonnay, 2021 Colene Clemens Dopp Creek Pinot and 2019 Merus Napa Cabernet Sauvignon at Vintage Reserve Wine (VRW) for $15 per person.
Saturday, December 16th. Available 12:00 noon -3:45 PM

Wine Enthusiast 96 Points
2019 Dehlinger Russian River Valley Chardonnay

Impressive in salty pineapple and an underlying richness of crème brûlée, this wine remains balanced within its luxurious layers, with persistent freshness throughout. Unfiltered, it offers structure, graceful elegance and length, while being cohesive on the finish. $45

Wine Spectator 94 Points
Colene Clemens Pinot Noir Chehalem Mountains Dopp Creek 2021

This expressive red is dynamic, yet retains a sense of elegance and refinement, showing pomegranate and blueberry flavors underscored by river stone and dusky spice accents. Builds tension toward lively tannins. Drink now through 2032. 4,888 cases made. $32

Jeb Dunnuck 97 Points
2019 Merus Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

A killer bottle of Napa Valley magic, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon from Merus is 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot. It’s a powerful, full-bodied, uber-ripe beauty that stays lively and balanced, with beautiful blue fruits, as well as smoked tobacco, chocolate, and scored earth-like aromas and flavors. A beast of a wine with a great mid-palate and velvety tannins, it should shed its considerable baby fat over the coming 4-6 years and have two decades of overall longevity. $180

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Vintage Reserve Wine (VRW)
1552 E. Champlain Drive, Ste 109 Fresno, CA 93720
Via Montana Center (NE Corner Shepherd and Champlain-Two doors south of Big 5) www.vintagereserve.biz 559-878-3953
Tuesday-Friday 12:00 Noon-6:00 PM
Saturday 12 Noon-4:00 PM

The Grape Tray (GT)
6023 N. Palm Avenue Fresno, CA 93704
Opus One Center (NW Corner Bullard and Palm)
www.grapetray.com 559-226-6828
Tuesday-Friday 10:30 AM-5:30 PM
Saturday 10:30 AM-4:00 PM