The Allocation Archive
Every Shipment, Right Where You Left It
Traveling for three months? Lost track of an email? This is the running record of every monthly selection from THE LIST. — pick a month, choose your tier, and see exactly what arrived and why it was chosen.
by THE LIST.
September 2026
Gems of Napa Valley
Flora Springs Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2023
Bright and expressive, opening with aromas of lemon zest, ripe peach, pineapple and citrus blossom. The palate brings tropical and stone-fruit character together with lemon curd, subtle brown spice and toasted almond. Aging on the lees gives the wine a noticeably creamy texture while fresh acidity keeps everything lively and balanced. The finish is juicy, clean and persistent.
This isn’t simply a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. The lees contact and oak treatment provide a richer texture that separates it from the more overtly grassy style often associated with the variety.
Ink Grade Andosol Red Wine Napa Valley 2018
An intriguing mountain-grown red with aromas of black cherry, strawberry, raspberry and cassis, layered with violets, dried flowers, crushed stone and pink peppercorn. With air, more savory notes emerge — iron, tar, dried herbs and spice. The palate is concentrated but energetic, combining ripe fruit with vibrant acidity and fine, polished tannins. Long and mineral-driven on the finish.
This is a very different expression of Zinfandel. Rather than emphasizing sweetness and jammy fruit, Andosol shows the grape through a mountain-wine lens—freshness, minerality, structure and savory complexity.
Darioush Cabernet Franc Signature 2023
A beautifully aromatic Cabernet Franc opening with dried rose petals, ripe red cherry and black currant, followed by graphite and pencil-shaving minerality. Layers of tomato leaf, toasted thyme, Asian spice, licorice and anise provide classic Cabernet Franc complexity. The palate is full-bodied yet elegant, with dark and red fruits wrapped in a round, polished texture. Smooth tannins and savory spice carry through an exceptionally long finish.
Look for the classic Cabernet Franc contrast between ripe dark fruit and savory herbal character. The graphite, herbs and floral notes are what make this more intellectually interesting than simply another powerful Napa red.
Ink Grade Andosol Red Wine Napa Valley 2018
An intriguing mountain-grown red with aromas of black cherry, strawberry, raspberry and cassis, layered with violets, dried flowers, crushed stone and pink peppercorn. With air, more savory notes emerge — iron, tar, dried herbs and spice. The palate is concentrated but energetic, combining ripe fruit with vibrant acidity and fine, polished tannins. Long and mineral-driven on the finish.
This is a very different expression of Zinfandel. Rather than emphasizing sweetness and jammy fruit, Andosol shows the grape through a mountain-wine lens—freshness, minerality, structure and savory complexity.
Darioush Cabernet Franc Signature 2023
A beautifully aromatic Cabernet Franc opening with dried rose petals, ripe red cherry and black currant, followed by graphite and pencil-shaving minerality. Layers of tomato leaf, toasted thyme, Asian spice, licorice and anise provide classic Cabernet Franc complexity. The palate is full-bodied yet elegant, with dark and red fruits wrapped in a round, polished texture. Smooth tannins and savory spice carry through an exceptionally long finish.
Look for the classic Cabernet Franc contrast between ripe dark fruit and savory herbal character. The graphite, herbs and floral notes are what make this more intellectually interesting than simply another powerful Napa red.
Alpha Omega Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2022
Deep ruby in color with inviting aromas of blackberry, boysenberry, red currant and dark cherry, followed by violets, fig and nutmeg. The palate is medium-full to full-bodied with concentrated blackberry and cherry complemented by dark earth, anise and mocha. The wine combines richness with freshness, finishing with polished structure and lingering dark fruit.
This is an excellent contrast to Sage Ridge. Rather than emphasizing one mountain site, Alpha Omega blends fruit from multiple Napa terroirs to create balance—mountain structure, hillside intensity and valley-floor generosity.
Flora Springs Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2023
Bright and expressive, opening with aromas of lemon zest, ripe peach, pineapple and citrus blossom. The palate brings tropical and stone-fruit character together with lemon curd, subtle brown spice and toasted almond. Aging on the lees gives the wine a noticeably creamy texture while fresh acidity keeps everything lively and balanced. The finish is juicy, clean and persistent.
This isn’t simply a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. The lees contact and oak treatment provide a richer texture that separates it from the more overtly grassy style often associated with the variety.
Ink Grade Andosol Red Wine Napa Valley 2018
An intriguing mountain-grown red with aromas of black cherry, strawberry, raspberry and cassis, layered with violets, dried flowers, crushed stone and pink peppercorn. With air, more savory notes emerge — iron, tar, dried herbs and spice. The palate is concentrated but energetic, combining ripe fruit with vibrant acidity and fine, polished tannins. Long and mineral-driven on the finish.
This is a very different expression of Zinfandel. Rather than emphasizing sweetness and jammy fruit, Andosol shows the grape through a mountain-wine lens—freshness, minerality, structure and savory complexity.
Darioush Cabernet Franc Signature 2023
A beautifully aromatic Cabernet Franc opening with dried rose petals, ripe red cherry and black currant, followed by graphite and pencil-shaving minerality. Layers of tomato leaf, toasted thyme, Asian spice, licorice and anise provide classic Cabernet Franc complexity. The palate is full-bodied yet elegant, with dark and red fruits wrapped in a round, polished texture. Smooth tannins and savory spice carry through an exceptionally long finish.
Look for the classic Cabernet Franc contrast between ripe dark fruit and savory herbal character. The graphite, herbs and floral notes are what make this more intellectually interesting than simply another powerful Napa red.
Alpha Omega Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2022
2Deep ruby in color with inviting aromas of blackberry, boysenberry, red currant and dark cherry, followed by violets, fig and nutmeg. The palate is medium-full to full-bodied with concentrated blackberry and cherry complemented by dark earth, anise and mocha. The wine combines richness with freshness, finishing with polished structure and lingering dark fruit.
This is an excellent contrast to Sage Ridge. Rather than emphasizing one mountain site, Alpha Omega blends fruit from multiple Napa terroirs to create balance—mountain structure, hillside intensity and valley-floor generosity.
Scattered Peaks Sage Ridge Vineyard Napa Valley 2018
Deep and concentrated with aromas of violets, dark plum, black cherry and cassis, layered with lavender, tea and graphite. The palate is broad and muscular, with a dense core of dark fruit framed by firmly integrated tannins. Despite its power, there is considerable balance and elegance here, leading into a long, structured finish.
Compare this wine with the Alpha Omega that follows. Both are Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, but Sage Ridge emphasizes the density, tannin and mineral character of mountain-grown Cabernet.
The Tasting Journey
The Person Behind Every Allocation
Eric Hammer
A Certified Sommelier with more than twenty-five years in hospitality, Eric is the credentialed face behind THE LIST. and the trusted authority behind every wine on this page. Every allocation you see above — the tiers, the tasting notes, the pairings — starts with Eric.
His background spans restaurant leadership, luxury resort and hotel beverage programs, wine education, and curated tasting experiences. At Waldorf Astoria's Boca Resort and Club, where Eric earned his sommelier credential, the wine list held a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Learn more about Eric.
THE LIST. always answers three questions: Why this wine? Why now? What should the member notice, enjoy, or learn?
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