Picayune Cellars Padlock 2016 | Seriously over-delivers on price!
Picayune Cellars Padlock 2016 presents a deep ruby-purple hue. Inviting aromas of black plum, black cherry, and mocha. On the palate, the silky-smooth tannins surround a supple core of fleshy and ripe black fruit, subtle cedar, and baking spice, and seriously over-delivers on price. Drink now through 2023. Crafted by Jennifer Roberts and Claire Weinkauf.
The deep Napa gem boasts blackcurrant and graphite and is perfect for a night cooking at home. We recommend charcoal-grilled Steaks or London Broil with some roasted Brussel sprouts. Most of all, when paired with Picayune Cellars Padlock 2016, and you’ll think you paid Michelin-star prices.
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So, the First Commandment of running a wine program is this: Thou shalt not run out of any by-the-glass wines. This is why, when 3-Michelin-starred The French Laundry in Napa laid claim to the previous vintage of Picayune Padlock Proprietary Red Blend. While the remainder of the 85-case production of Padlock disappeared from the radar.
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Fortunately, the grip of Thomas Keller’s culinary temple loosened a bit. And our longstanding friendship with Jennifer and Claire did the rest when we offered those last cases to our clients.
When the Picayune Cellars Padlock 2016 was set to be released, thanks to our relationship with Claire we were able to secure an early allocation, at the knockout price of $30.
Winemaker Claire Weinkauf
“Before anything, I’m a wine drinker,” Claire told us recently as she explained Picayune’s insane price-to-quality ratio. “But when I got to California, I was shocked at how expensive good wines were. While Picayune was born after too many bottles of really great, expensive wine. First, I want to drink really well, without declaring bankruptcy. “So, I never drink just one glass of wine,” Claire went on, “And Padlock is designed to support that.”
