Joel Gott
Napa scion Joel Gott was born to make wine. His grandfather was winemaker and president of Inglenook in the 1960s and 1970s while his father, Cary Gott, is the founder of Montevina and continues to consult for wineries such as D.R. Stephens.
In 1993, Joel and his brother Duncan scraped together the money to purchase Palisades Market in Calistoga, transforming the small market into a retail shop with gourmet prepared foods and fine wines. Running the market gave Joel an education in business and a view of the wine industry that allowed him to spot the need for quality, value wines in the marketplace.
Maxing out his credit cards, Joel purchased several tons of Zinfandel from family friend and grape grower Tom Dillian in 1996. He made the wine with the help of his then-girlfriend and winemaker Sarah, whom he married the following year. Praised by the Wine Spectator, the Wine Advocate and the New York Times, Zinfandel helped put Joel Gott wines on the map, and gave Joel the chance to produce additional varietals.
In addition to Joel's uncanny blending ability, he has privileged access to many of the best and as yet undiscovered fruit sources in the Napa Valley. Joel Gott wines are therefore remarkable values, offering gobs of classic California fruit, good structure and excellent balance.
Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc 2018
$10.95 $12.80
Wine Spectator 89 "Vibrant passion fruit, Key lime and orange sherbet flavors show terrific intensity and tangy acidity, with details of lemon verbena and lemon zest
Joel Gott 'Oregon' Pinot Gris 2018
$13.95 $18.13
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Oregon » Willamette Valley
Tasting Notes The 2018 Joel Gott Pinot Gris has aromas of Fuji apple, ripe peach, and honey with floral notes. The wine opens with crisp flavors
Joel Gott 'No.815' Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
$14.95 $19.20
This 2017 815 Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of bright red fruit, black cherry and raspberry with notes of vanilla and white pepper. The wine opens
Joel Gott Zinfandel 2017
$14.95 $19.20
The Wine Late summer heat waves created one of the shortest growing seasons to date, causing fruit to be picked early and harvest to end in
Joel Gott 'Napa 14' Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
$42.95 $55.46
Vinous Media 92 "The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon GOTT is ripe, juicy and absolutely delicious. Black cherry, plum, spice, menthol and licorice are all given an extra
Joel Gott 'Monterey' Chardonnay 2017
$13.95 $18.13
9eCalifornia » Monterey
Tasting Notes "This Chablis-style Chardonnay does not undergo malolactic fermentation and is aged in stainless steel. This style of winemaking preserves the natural acidity, and purity
Joel Gott Pinot Noir 2018
$14.95 $19.20
Aromas of raspberries, cherries, brambleberry and cola with notes of vanilla. Long, elegant finish, with notes of cigar. On the palate, dark berry flavors lead
Joel Gott Rose Grenache Rose 2018
Wine Spectator 88 "Delicately styled, with strawberry and peach flavors. Grenache, Cinsault, Counoise, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne. Drink now. 8,649 cases made.T.F." Tasting Notes The 2018 Monterey Grenache
Joel Gott Pinot Noir 2017
THE WINE: 100 Pinot Noir. The majority of fruit comes from the Santa Barbara appellation rounded
Joel Gott Rose Grenache Rose 2017
Wine Spectator 88 "Delicate and pretty, with strawberry blossom and orange zest accents. Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Cinsault and Counoise. Drink now. 20,168 cases made.—T.F." Vinous Media 88 "Light
Joel Gott Pinot Gris 2017
TASTING NOTES The 2017 Joel Gott Pinot Gris has aromas of Fuji apple, ripe peach, and honey with floral notes. The wine opens with crisp flavors
Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Wine Spectator 90 WS TOP 100 2018 Rank 62 Juicy pear, peach and citrus flavors are bright and smooth, with a touch of dried chamomile and lemon
Joel Gott 'No.815' Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Tasting Notes Our 2016 815 Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of bright red fruit, black cherry and blackberry with notes of clove, vanilla and baking spices. The
Joel Gott Rose Grenache Rose 2016
Tasting Notes The 2016 Monterey Grenache Rosé has aromas of strawberry and raspberry with subtle, citrus notes. On the palate, the wine opens with bright, red
Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Wine Spectator 89 Best Buy "Silky and elegant, with crisp Key lime, Meyer lemon and fresh herbal shadings on a light, refreshing body. Shows plenty of persistence
Joel Gott Pinot Noir 2016
THE WINE: 100% Pinot Noir. The majority of fruit comes from the Santa Barbara appellation rounded
Joel Gott Pinot Gris 2016
TASTING NOTES The 2016 Joel Gott Pinot Gris has aromas of Fuji apple, ripe peach, and honey with floral notes. The wine opens with crisp flavors
Joel Gott Zinfandel 2016
" Joel Gott's California Zinfandel has aromas of cherry cola and raspberry with hints of white pepper and vanilla oak. On the palate, bright red
Joel Gott 'Monterey' Chardonnay 2016
Decanter 90 "At first a rather reserved style, this blossoms with some fluffy apple flesh and the slight chew of the apple core. Warm mango and
Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Tasting Notes The 2015 California Sauvignon Blanc has aromas of pineapple, ripe stone fruit and citrus. The wine fills the palate with bright fruit flavors
Joel Gott 'Monterey' Chardonnay 2015
" The Monterey appellation is one of the most diverse and climatically cool grape growing regions in California. The fog and cooling air from
Joel Gott Pinot Gris 2015
TASTING NOTES The 2015 Joel Gott Pinot Gris has aromas of Fuji apple, ripe peach, and honey with floral notes. The wine opens with crisp flavors
Joel Gott Zinfandel 2015
Wine Information: Our Zinfandel vineyards are in the top growing regions in California: Napa, Sonoma, Lodi and Amador. This wine reflects the soil and environment of
Joel Gott 'Santa Barbara' Pinot Noir 2015
" The 2015 Santa Barbara Pinot Noir has aromas of sweet cherries and baking spices with a hint of smoke. On the palate, ripe red
Joel Gott 'No.815' Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Tasting Notes Rich vanilla aromas, framed by red fruit notes of plum, strawberry and cherry, fill the nose of this California Cabernet Sauvignon. Luscious Bing cherry,