About
Modus Operandi Cellars is a family-owned, boutique winery founded by Jason Moore, specializing in ultra-limited single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons from Napa Valley and Pinot Noirs from Sonoma Coast, alongside the more accessible Vicarious line. Considered a 'David in a valley of Goliaths,' it emphasizes uncompromising quality from world-class vineyards and innovative experimental wines like Antithesis. The winery offers private tastings and has garnered high critical acclaim, including 98-point scores.
Single vineyard Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Experimental lot wines like Antithesis
Vicarious accessible line
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What They Make
2021 Antithesis Experimental Red Wine
Merlot fermented with extra Petite Sirah skins (reverse saignee), 98pts
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 94pts
2021 UV Laguna Vineyard Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley single vineyard Pinot Noir, 97pts
2021 Bacigalupi Vineyard Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley single vineyard Pinot Noir, 96pts
Collection Cabernet Sauvignon
Rare small-batch Napa Cabernet
Rocca Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa single vineyard Cabernet
Houyi Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa single vineyard Cabernet
Sage Ridge Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa single vineyard Cabernet
Edcora Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa single vineyard Cabernet
Aetherius Single Vineyard Pinot Noir
Sonoma Coast single vineyard Pinot Noir
Gap’s Crown Single Vineyard Pinot Noir
Sonoma Coast single vineyard Pinot Noir
Vicarious Sauvignon Blanc
Accessible value line Sauvignon Blanc
Awards
Gold Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2020
2020
92 Points, Wine Enthusiast 2019
2019
Latest News
Transitioning towards club-only allocations beginning 2021; high scores for 2021 vintages including 98pts for Antithesis.