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Hundred Knot Wines

Wines for Celebration

When the occasion calls for something special, reach for a bottle of Hundred Knot. Find a selection of wines for celebration and the everyday made from many of the Sonoma and Napa Valleys’ most storied vineyards. Each classically crafted wine pays homage to the vines and vintage, however these aren’t just another line of overpriced California wines. Every bottle is under $80. If more people are enjoying great wines, then we’re doing our job.

Hundred Knot Wines

Wines for Celebration

When the occasion calls for something special, reach for a bottle of Hundred Knot. Find a selection of wines for celebration and the everyday made from many of the Sonoma and Napa Valleys’ most storied vineyards. Each classically crafted wine pays homage to the vines and vintage, however these aren’t just another line of overpriced California wines. Every bottle is under $80. If more people are enjoying great wines, then we’re doing our job.

Bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon
NAPA VALLEY

Cabernet Sauvignon

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Discover bursts of black currant, chocolate covered cherries, and warm plums. Notes of tobacco, graphite, baking spice, and bay leaves embellish the experience with supple tannins, mid-palate lift, and a lingering finish. Find this wine accessible in its youth, while also possessing the power to age gracefully should you choose to lay some down for future enjoyment.

Pairs with
Rib eye steak, oven-braised short ribs, grilled Portabellos, and ginger sesame tofu

Appellation: Oakville
Soils: Salndy loam, clay, gravelly alluvium
Wine Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermentation: Tank fermented, barrel aged 22 months in 40% new French oak
Alcohol: 14.9%

Hundred Knot syrah 2019
NAPA VALLEY

Syrah

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High density Syrah from the heart of the Napa Valley. Wild blackberries, violets, cracked black peppercorns, grilled plums, black cherries, cured meats, and olive tapenade harness the personality of the northern Rhone with the heartbeat of California. Lusciously decadent with an opulent finish.

Pairs with
charcuterie, baby back ribs, brisket, any hunk of meat off the grill

Appellation: Napa Valley
Soils: Volcanic ash & loam soils
Wine Composition: 100% Syrah
Fermentation: Tank fermented, barrel aged
Alcohol: 14%

Napa Valley grenache 91 points Sunset Magazine
SONOMA VALLEY

Grenache

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There’s nothing quite like the smell of Grenache, especially when it’s farmed organically from the famous Rossi Ranch. A medley of wild strawberries, gardenias, milk chocolate, warm earth, iron ore, smoked meat, pine trees and pepper transition into a palate full of red fruits, crushed minerals, and baker’s chocolate.

Pairs with
rack of lamb, pan-roasted veal chop, roasted root vegetables & ramen

Appellation: Sonoma Valley
Vineyard Designation: Rossi Ranch

Wine Composition: Grenache, co-fermented with Mourvèdre, topped with a splash of Syrah (GSM)
Fermentation: Barrel aged in 20% new oak
Alcohol: 15%

Hundred Knot merlot 2019
NAPA VALLEY

Merlot

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Often cast as the black sheep of the valley, Napa Merlot deserves a place on the table. This classic example is bursting with black cherry, bramble, plum, hoisin, and black tea. Subtle notes of milk chocolate, mocha, bay leaf, sage, vanilla, and clove are interwoven with concentrated layers of juicy, ripe fruit framed by velvety plush tannins.

Pairs with
Korean BBQ, hot pot, charcuterie, or simply enjoy a glass by itself

Appellation: Oakville
Wine Composition: Merlot
Fermentation: 18 months in 25% new French oak
Alcohol: 14.5%

Bottle shot of Hundred Knot pinot noir napa wine
Los Carneros, Napa Valley

Pinot Noir

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Sourced from the rolling hills of Carneros, a dazzling ruby hue welcomes in aromas of pomegranate, spiced cherries, black tea, cocoa powder, violets, salinity and baking spice, while a palate full of red berries, warm earth, orange peel, wet stones and mouthwatering acidity make for a truly splendid sensory experience.

Pairs with
pan-seared duck breast, whole roasted chicken, Thanksgiving dinner & shiitake mushrooms

Appellation: Los Carneros, Napa Valley
Wine Composition: Pinot Noir
Fermentation: Barrel aged in 20% new oak
Alcohol: 14%

Bottle of Hundred Knot zinfandel
Russian River Valley

Zinfandel

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The red clay, sandy quartz and loamy soils of the Bacigalupi Vineyard in the Russian River Valley have set the stage for a sensational Zinfandel that channels old California style with some new school flair. Ripe cherries, cherry liqueur, crushed gravel, underbrush and black pepper lead into a spicy palate of peppered red berries, purple flowers, grilled plums and brambly fruits, framed by keen acidity and polished tannins.

Pairs with
soy-glazed pork belly, smoked brisket & anything loaded up with cracked black pepper

Appellation: Russian River Valley
Vineyard Designation:  Bacigalupi Vineyards
Wine Composition: 100% Zinfandel
Fermentation: Tank fermented, barrel aged
Alcohol: 15%

Bottle of Chardonnay with 92 point score
Napa Valley

Chardonnay

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Straw gold in the glass, heady aromas of spiced apples, poached pears, wet stone, white flowers, toasted marshmallow and hints of vanillin bound out of the glass. They all meld effortlessly into a soft and unctuous palate rich in textured citrus, lime custard and brioche, all wrapped in a thin veil of acidity that holds it all together.

Pairs with
Poached or pan-seared scallops, roasted white fish, shelled creatures like crab, clams or shrimp and soft cheese

Appellation: Los Carneros
Soils: thin alluvial soils with rocky cobble underneath
Wine Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Fermentation: barrel fermented & aged
Alcohol: 13%

Bottle shot of Hundred Knot sauvignon blanc napa wine
Napa Valley

Sauvignon Blanc

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A shining example of why Napa Valley and Sauvignon Blanc make beautiful music together. Energetic notes of green apple, lime zest, gooseberry, fresh peach and white flowers meld into a clean and refreshing palate that finishes with a soft yet steely reserve and nervy acidity. Perfect for warm days, cool nights and good times.

Pairs with
white fish, green veggies & salads with citrus vinaigrettes

Appellation: Napa Valley
Wine Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Fermentation: 20% barrel fermented, rest in stainless steel
Alcohol: 13.5%

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