We had NO idea how popular these CLASSIFIED deals could get. It’s not easy to find them, but here’s another clandestine mind-melter you’ll love!

If you’re new here, allow us to explain what’s going down. Seasoned Ops can scroll halfway down for the clues…

Classified offers must remain nameless for reasons that will become clear, these wines are so good, so in demand, and so exclusive that they must remain hidden behind a cloak of secrecy.

You rarely ever see these wines out there, let alone discounted. And because some wineries are so price-sensitive, their mailing list members would go ballistic seeing a deep deal on it.

Unless…

We go full redaction – CLASSIFIED - über-top-secret under the moonless black night with it. Plausible deniability is the game. Such secrecy is needed if we continue to bring you these offers.

Ready, Sherlock?

Put your detective skills to the test once again. This time in pursuit of one of Napa’s most enchanting wines. Or you can just put your order in, kick back, and let that sense of enchantment and wonder blossom. Then when it lands on your doorstep, tear open the box and stare in wonder at the treasure you scored here.

We can drop a few breadcrumbs. And the most intrepid Ops might piece together the clues to figure it out - but don’t bother DM’ing us on the ‘gram - our lips are sealed.

First, the retail price is $175. We’d have been happy with 50 bucks off, at say $125, but nooo, that was not enough now, was it? This one rolled down all the way to a SENSELESS low (for this bottle) $99.

The winemaker?! “Chris Phelps is a terroir-driven perfectionist/scientist focused on making high-end ($100+) Cabs from a specific and illustrious plot of grapes within Napa Valley” according to Forbes. So how can you get a taste of his genius staying under $100? By being an Operative!

“I first met Chris in the 1980s, when he was working for Christian Moueix at Dominus. He certainly has an impressive resume.” says Robert Parker, which includes Château Pétrus, Caymus, Inglenook to name some. The man knows what it takes to make compelling wine.

The secret vineyard? Don’t even try to get that name out of us. The mountain of NDA papers prevents it. HOWEVER, we can mention a few others who share fruit from this special site: AXR, Alpha Omega, The Debate, Fait-Main, and Zeitgeist; all of which sit comfortably in the $150-200+ range. No doubt this fruit is precious! Antonio Galloni’s Vinous praises “a Yountville vineyard that has really come on strong of late, elevating a number of wines” while adding that THIS cult producer’s example “remains one of the best wines off this site.”

The wine? We’re allowed to confess that it has at least a couple of 95-100 reviews by a major publication, and raving snippets that include “a racy, silky Cabernet with superb fruit purity and tons of nuance,” this “2017 turned out beautifully,” “with a satisfying mid-palate and a solid backbone of ripe, grainy tannins supporting the generous fruit.” A “stunning” “wine of volume, textural intensity and darkness,” and clearly “this is one of the best wines from here.”

Anytime you get a case of wine delivered, it’s a good day. But when this package lands on your doorstep it’ll be like Christmas in April, that’s for sure. Treat yourself!