PORTHOS NOTES: “I sampled this black beauty just a few weeks ago and 'WOW' ....it wins my vote for new age-worthy thriller (!) of the year so far!!! Decadent layers of dark chocolate, melted licorice and bold tannins that I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Decant if popping the cork pre-2011 because this BIG boy will easily last until 2019, peaking around 2017 in our estimate. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to a few of these precious hand crafted bottles because less than 300 cases produced.” Hal Oates, Porthos.com

Why? Don’t miss this rare opportunity to a few of these precious bottles hand crafted by rock star winemaker Philippe Melka (Bryant Family, Hundred Acre, etc.) recently named “Winemaker of the Year”. Less than 300 cases produced.

FUN FACT: Al Menasco’s best man in his last marriage, Clark Gable, visited the vineyard property frequently. There are stories of the two carousing on the property with gun shots into the evening. When Clark married Kay Spreckels, Al was best man and the newlyweds spent their honeymoon in the main house on the current Marston Family vineyard property.