The 2026 Edition Now Pouring

Built,
not branded.

A limited annual collection of boutique wines, selected for craft, story, and the experience they create around the table.

Eight wineries. One conviction. The 2026 Edition gathers small cellars and family growers — chosen for character, intention, and wines worth remembering.

Collection 8 Wineries
Pouring 31 Wines
Available Through Autumn
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Inside the 2026 Edition

The Makers.

Eight wineries chosen this season — small cellars, generational growers, and quiet craftsmanship. Available while the edition holds.

01 B. True Wines bottles

B. True Wines

Bold Napa craftsmanship with polished structure and expressive depth.

  • 2021Czapleski Ranch Cab
  • 2021Bull Dog Vineyards
  • 2019Napa Valley Cab
  • 2021Blanc de Blancs
  • 2021Cuvée Blanc
  • 2023Beckstoffer Carneros Lake Chardonnay
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02 Smith-Devereux bottles

Smith-Devereux

Creative Napa winemaking rooted in personality, balance, and storytelling.

  • 2021Merlot
  • 2020Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2019Red Blend
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03 Ellman Family Estate bottles

Ellman Family Estate

Elegant hillside wines crafted with precision, restraint, and timeless character.

  • 2021Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2023Sauvignon Blanc
  • 2021Red Blend
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04 Hoopes Vineyard bottles

Hoopes Vineyard

Regenerative Napa wines with vibrant energy, authenticity, and rugged soul.

  • 2021Blackjack Pasture
  • 2021Rancho Galante
  • 2021Red Rose Hill
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05 Somerston Estate bottles

Somerston Estate

Estate-grown mountain wines shaped by elevation, purity, and power.

  • 2022Sauvignon Blanc
  • 2019Cabernet Sauvignon
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06 Priest Ranch Estate bottles

Priest Ranch Estate

Approachable yet adventurous wines inspired by the spirit of Napa Valley.

  • 2024Grenache Blanc
  • 2019Malbec
  • 2021Snake Oil
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07 Galante Vineyards bottles

Galante Vineyards

Bold Carmel Valley wines with western heritage, richness, and warmth.

  • 2021Blackjack Pasture
  • 2021Rancho Galante
  • 2021Red Rose Hill
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08 Dawn's Dream bottles

Dawn's Dream

Elegant, purpose-driven wines centered around compassion, beauty, and balance.

  • 2021Blackjack Pasture
  • 2021Rancho Galante
  • 2021Red Rose Hill
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From the Founders

Reserves & Rarities is a curator,
not a marketplace.

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We partner with family-owned wineries — selecting wines based on how they're built. Production choices, experience design, and intention from start to finish.

No critic scores. No mass brands. No endless browsing. Just thoughtful collections you can feel confident buying.

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Our Approach

A new standard for curation.

We don't rate wines like critics. We evaluate how intentionally they're made and how they're meant to be experienced.

I.
Index One

Reserves

How the wine itself is built.

  • 01Production intent and scale
  • 02Winemaking and sourcing decisions
  • 03Vintage context and consistency
  • 04Craftsmanship over mass production
  • 05Bottle-level evaluationEach wine is scored individually.
II.
Index Two

Rarities

How distinctive the winery experience is.

  • 01Brand experienceOrigin, ownership, history.
  • 02Experience integration beyond a standard tasting
  • 03Culinary integration, where applicable
  • 04Access, structure, and intentional design
  • 05Winery-level evaluationApplies across collections.
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