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Antinori Napa Valley, Atlas Peak

  • Tasting Notes

    The 2020 Antinori Antica Pinot Noir from Atlas Peak is noted for its vibrant acidity and complex flavors, showcasing red fruit notes like cherry and raspberry, along with earthy undertones and a hint of spice. This wine reflects the unique terroir of the Atlas Peak region, contributing to its elegant profile.

    Flavor Profile

    • Red Fruit Notes: Cherry, raspberry

    • Earthy Undertones: Adds depth to the flavor

    • Spice: A hint of spice enhances complexity

    Characteristics

    • Vibrant Acidity: Contributes to a refreshing finish

    • Elegant Profile: Reflects the unique terroir of the Atlas Peak region

    This Pinot Noir is celebrated for its balance and complexity, making it a notable choice for wine enthusiasts.

  • Tasting Notes

    Deep garnet-purple in color, the nose bursts with fragrant scents of raspberry pie and blackberry preserves, plus hints of violets, red licorice, and chocolate. The full-bodied palate with finely structured tannins and a lively backbone supports the layers of red and black fruits, finishing long on the palate.

    Blend: 83% Cabernet Franc, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon

  • Tasting Notes

    Floral notes of lavender, graphite, and berry compote lift from the glass. The palate exudes luxardo cherry, nutmeg and baking spice. This wine is pure elegance on the palate, with lingering notes of cocoa and cassis to round out the long finish.

    94 points James Suckling

    This is really polished and complex with intense currants, graphite, pine needles, and stone. Medium- to full-bodied with fine tannins that are silky and creamy-textured. Salty and savory at the end. Mint and hints of bitter chocolate. Toasted oak.

    Blend: 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc

  • Tasting Notes

    Opens with notes of cedar, violet, dark chocolate and black cherry. Licorice and graphite bring depth and intensity to this rich expression of Townsend. Fennel and black currant linger on the palate, extending an invitation to discover how this wine evolves over the course of an evening.

    97 points James Suckling

    Blueberries, blackberries, dark plums, dark chocolate, stones and mahogany on the nose. Full-bodied with firm, chewy and chalky tannins. Compact and firm. Raw cocoa and tea leaves on the finish.

    Blend: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc

Beaulieu Vineyard, Napa Valley

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    On the palate, juicy, saturated black cherry and macerated red raspberry supported by darker hints of espresso, mocha, and bittersweet chocolate. The structured "Rutherford Dust" tannins are grippy and plush, with signature cocoa powder texture and expansive mouthfeel. Rich, with depth and balance, leading to a velvety-smooth and persistent finish.

    Blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec

    Ratings: 95 points James Suckling, 94 points Wine Enthusiast

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    The 2017 Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is ripe, fruit-forward and voluptuous, with brawny dark fruit aromas of blackberry, dark plum and black currant. Hints of delicate violet and black pepper spice also support the lush fruit, showcasing the depth, concentration, and balance of this extraordinary Cabernet. Full-bodied with breadth and weight, the rich palate is supported by robust flavors of blackberry, cassis, dark plum, mocha and molasses. Notes of vanilla, caramel and baking spice are well-integrated, a tribute to aging in new French oak barrels. The fruit is supported by signature “Rutherford Dust” tannins, adding a round, cocoa-powder texture, supple length and firm presence to the lingering finish. The ever-expansive palate, while seamlessly integrating with the full-bodied texture, crafts a wine that shows nuance, intrigue and approachability now, but with layers of complexity and structure that will allow the wine to age for years to come.

    Blend: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot

    Rating: 97 points Sames Suckling

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    The 2018 Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is exceptional, with a beautifully expressive nose full of ripe berry fruit aromas of raspberry, red currant, black cherry and black currant, alongside hints of fresh chaparral herbs like wild lavender, violet and rose, fresh mint, sage, bay laurel and juniper berry. Perfumed exotic spice notes from the well-integrated aging in new French oak barrels adds vanilla, cedar, clove and cinnamon, and also supports the lush fruit, showcasing the depth, concentration, and balance of this extraordinary Cabernet. Full-bodied with breadth and weight, the rich expansive palate is layered with robust flavors of black cherry, red currant, thyme, leather, sweet tobacco leaf and rose petal.

    Signature “Rutherford Dust” tannins add a velvety-rich, cocoa-powder texture, supple length and firm presence to the lengthy finish, while secondary notes of earth, clay, dark chocolate and espresso dance on the palate until your next sip. The mouthwatering palate is silky, ethereal and sinewy, with a line of vibrant acidity, while also seamlessly integrating with the full-bodied texture, crafting a wine that is nuanced, indulgent and plentiful, offering layers of complexity, depth and structure. Inviting and beguiling now, this Cabernet is youthful and spirited, but will surely allow for age-worthiness for many years to come, if you can keep your hands off it.

    Blend: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec

    Ratings: 98 points James Suckling, Vinou, 97 points Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Enthusiast

  • James Suckling's 2022 #1 Wine of 2022

    Winemaker’s Notes

    The 2019 Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is truly exemplary of this iconic wine, with a nuanced, exuberant nose that shows dark, ripe, berry fruit aromas of black raspberry, red currant, and black cherry, alongside delicate chaparral herb notes of wild lavender, rose, fresh mint, sage, and thyme. Exotic spiced notes from the well-integrated new French oak barrel aging adds caramel, cedar, and clove, all accompanying the plush fruit seamlessly, showcasing the depth, elegance, and balance of this world-renowned Cabernet. Full-bodied with tremendous concentration and power, the broad palate is multilayered with enticing flavors of dark black cherry, red currant, cocoa nib, amaretto, espresso, and graphite. Signature "Rutherford Dust" tannins add a fine cocoa-powder texture, with a long lift and persistent finish, while secondary notes of earth, espresso and pencil shavings add to the complexity and nuance. The mouthwatering palate is supple and fresh, with balanced acidity, demonstrating the classically elegant, luscious, and alluring character this wine is known for. Incredibly drinkable upon release in its youth and highly cellarable for many years to come.

    Blend: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot

    Ratings: 100 points James Suckling, 99 points Jeb Dunnuck, 97 points Wine Enthusiast

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    The 2020 Bodyguard is the newest edition to this exceptional collection from winemaker Daniel Daou. Bold and brooding, it displays a vivid, deep purple hue accompanied by an intense nose of chocolate-covered blueberry, black raspberry, Zante currant, pencil lead and damp forest floor. Secondary layers reveal notes of kirsch, fennel, black olive and a hint of cool wintergreen. A lush palate of black plum, dried cherry and blackberry is supported by a firm structure with polished fine-grained tannins. Highlights of dusty leather, dried sage and truffle add layers of complexity that complement the rich, dark fruit. The finish strikes an impressive balance of power and grace, with lingering notes of currant, dark chocolate and crushed stone minerality that enhance the fullness of the experience.

    Blend: 65% Petit Verdot, 35% Petite Sirah

    Ratings: 93 points Wine Enthusiast, Jeb Dunnuck

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    The 2019 Soul of a Lion is a blockbuster vintage that showcases how Bordeaux varieties are remarkably suited to the terroir of DAOU Mountain. This wine explodes from the glass with a kaleidoscope of aromas and flavors, including blackberry, blueberry, black currant, dark cherry, sweet tobacco, and licorice. An added floral dimension imparts an integrated sense of elegance and freshness. While full-bodied with ultra-high phenolic levels, this wine maintains its evenness and poise through an extraordinarily long finish. Structured, balanced, and powerful, the 2019 Soul of a Lion will reveal its full magnitude after several years of careful cellaring.

    Blend: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot

    Ratings: 97 points Wine Advocate, 96 points Decanter, Jeb Dunnuck, Wilfred Wong, 95 points Wine Enthusiast

  • DAOU Portfolio

    Winemaker’s Notes

    Reminiscent of a top wine from the right bank of Bordeaux, this wine exhibits incredible concentration and depth accompanied by minerality that is expressed through crushed stones on the palate. On the nose, the wine explodes with flavors of crushed black cherry, violets, cigar box, incense and cedar notes. While powerful and rich, it remains balanced with elegance that is never compromised. The tannins are silky and velvety with an underlining structure that is present but not overpowering. The wine retains incredible freshness and finishes very long.

    Ratings: 100 points Tasting Panel, 99 points Jeb Dunnuck, 97 points Wine Advocate, 96 points James Suckling, Decanter

DAOU Vineyards, Paso Robles

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    Lush, layered and complex, this enticing Pinot Noir draws you in with aromas of ripe raspberry and black cherry, as well as notions of pennyroyal, clove and sweet baking spices. On the palate supple tannins and elegantly balanced acidity frame juicy flavors of blackberry and Bing cherry, with savory hints of nutmeg, leather and breakfast tea emerging on the long, robust finish.

    Rating: 92 points Wine Spectator

  • Duckhorn Portfolio

    Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley

    Winemaker’s Notes

    This luxurious wine draws you in with soaring aromas of cherry pie, grenadine and plum, as well as delightful notions of sagebrush, fennel, sarsaparilla and hints of flinty minerality and barrel spice. On the broad, supple palate, silky tannins underscore concentrated flavors of dark fruit and spice, with sophisticated notes of cocoa, tobacco leaf, black tea, nutmeg and cardamom emerging on the long, rich finish.

    Blend: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 2% Malbec

    Ratings: 92 points James Suckling, 91 points Jeb Dunnuck, 90 points Wine Enthusiast

  • Duckhorn Portfolio

    Winemaker’s Notes

    This vivacious Cabernet Sauvignon displays enticing aromas of black cherry, ripe strawberry, loamy earth and a hint of desert sage. The bright red berry layers are echoed on the lively palate, with supple tannins and juicy acidity framing the generous fruit and carrying the wine to a long, graceful finish. 

    Blend: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 5% Syrah

    Rating: 90 points Wilfred Wong

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    Crafted from both mountain and valley floor grapes, this beautifully rich and complex wine offers alluring aromas of huckleberry, cardamom, graham cracker, dark chocolate, and violets. On the palate, juicy flavors of ripe boysenberry and black tea glide across finely textured tannins, with bright, balanced acidity contributing to a long, elegant finish. 

    Blend: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc

    Rating: 92 points Wilfred Wong

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    Embodying the alluring beauty of great Napa Valley Merlot, this wine reveals vibrant aromas of red currant, ripe plum, black raspberry, cherry, and sweet baking spices, with hints of tea leaves and cocoa. The palate is rich and luxurious, with silky tannins and flavors of ripe red berries, pie crust, and fig compote gliding to a bright, elegant finish.

    Blend: 80% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

    Ratings: 93 points James Suckling, 91 points Wilfred Wong

  • #1 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2017

    Winemaker’s Notes

    In Napa Valley, the 2014 growing season delivered a third exceptional vintage in a row, yielding wines with ideal concentration, elegant tannins and lovely varietal flavors.

    This classic expression of Three Palms Vineyard Merlot displays beautiful layers of dense dark red fruit, cedar, graphite and cream, as well as hints of wet river rock. Pure and polished on the palate, the rich flavors are underscored by firm, structured tannins and subtle sweet oak that will ensure that this stunning Merlot ages wonderfully for years to come.

    Blend: 86% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot

    Ratings: 95 points Wine Spectator, James Suckling, 94 points Wine Enthusiast

Duckhorn Portfolio

Far Niente Selection, Napa Valley

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    Beautiful aromas of blackberry and boysenberry pie, cassis, licorice, and sweet anise, pair gorgeously with hints of lightly toasted oak. A silky entry transitions to a very smooth midpalate with flavors of mixed berry fruit, lightly toasted oak, and sweet licorice. Well-structured and polished, this wine is filled with juicy acid and fine grain tannins that melt into a long mouthwatering finish.

    Blend: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc

    Rating: 94 points James Suckling

  • By Far Niente

    Tasting Notes

    Beautiful and intriguing aromas of dark plum, black cherry, hints of clove and barrel spice. The palate is well-structured with velvety tannins complemented by generous layers of fruit flavors of blackberry, fig and raspberry preserves that give way to a melting finish.

    Blend: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 8% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc

    Ratings: no ratings available for the 2020 vintage. Vintage 2022 was rated 95 points Tasting Panel, 94 points James Suckling

  • By Far Niente

    Winemaker’s Notes

    The 2014 Bear Flat Merlot combines the berry fruits from a warm region with the savory notes of a cooler growing area. The wine opens with aromas of plum, spice, and forest floor. Juicy fruit flavors pop upon entry and are followed by layered notes of cedar, fine herbs, and black olive. The texture is full, yet so smooth and beautifully balanced that the lingering fruit leaves you yearning for the next sip.

    Rating: 90 points Cellar Tracker

  • By Far Niente

    Winemaker’s Notes

    The 2020 Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon draws upon a rich array of fruit from prized Napa Valley sites, stretching from Calistoga to Oak Knoll. These exceptional fruit lots were blended to help us capture the quintessential characteristics that Napa Valley Cabernet is famed for. On the nose one finds rich aromas of cassis, leather and toasted espresso. Bright flavors of raspberry compote framed by elegant botanical notes follow all leading to lengthy finish of Christmas spice and clove.

    Rating: 90 points Wilfred Wong

Frank Family Vineyards, Napa Valley

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    The Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon's pronounced aromas of black cherry, cassis, and vanilla welcome you into the glass. Flavors of ripe blackberry, baked fruit tart, strawberry, and a touch of espresso enhance the wine’s balanced acidity and continue through to a long and lingering finish.

    Blend: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petite Verdot, 1% Merlot

    Ratings: 93 points James Suckling, 92 points Vinous

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    Winston Hill exudes aromas and flavors of blackberry, black cherry, cinnamon, clove, chocolate, vanilla bean, bacon fat and graphite. The wine vibrates with life with an energy that builds throughout the palate, refusing to die on the finish. It is impeccably structured and balanced.

    96 points Wine Advocate

    The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Winston Hill, which comes from a 25-acre parcel on their larger estate was named after their English Springer Spaniel who is pictured on the label. The wine was aged 21 months in 75% new French oak, and is a blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. The color is a deep ruby purple, and the wine reveals beautiful pure creme de cassis, black raspberry fruit, and a full-bodied mouthfeel. It has wonderful elegance combined with intensity, power and authority. This is a beauty, and a world-class Cabernet Sauvignon to drink over the next 25-30 years.

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    This beautifully balanced and deeply concentrated Zinfandel boasts elegant, complex layers of crushed clove, fresh blackberry, and creamy mocha on the nose. A velvety texture of fine- grained tannins provides structural weight to the ripe fruit flavors of plum compote as well as violet, thyme, and black pepper.

    Blend: 90% Zinfandel, 10% Petite Sirah

Paul Hobbs Winery, Napa Valley

Explore an amazing selection and verticals of Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignons from the famous Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville and other outstanding Vineyards in Napa Valley.

  • Tasting Notes

    Aromas of red berries with toasty cinnamon and nutmeg, warming thyme, and rose. Beautiful raspberry, plum, and red cherry, with dark, earthy notes on the palate. Juicy and playful at first, then increasingly brooding with lovely depth.

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    The 2019 The Estates Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of blackberry, blueberry, plum, chocolate, nutmeg, and subtle oak with flavors of black plum, blackberry, blueberry, and fine, well-integrated tannins. Juicy with good acidity and a beautiful flow from entry to finish.

    Blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec, 1% Merlot

    Ratings: 93 points James Suckling, Wine Advocate, 92 points Wine Spectator

  • Tasting Notes

    This wine opens with a beautiful abundance of black fruit wrapped in black tea, mint, juniper, and layers of sultry dark chocolate. The palate is richly dense yet elegantly balanced by a fresh acidity and smooth finish.

    Blend: 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petite Verdot

    Rating: 95+ points Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, James Suckling

  • Tasting Notes

    Dark crimson with purple hues, this has deep aromas of cassis, dark chocolate, exotic spices, cinnamon, and vanilla bean. Impressive, dense and muscular, yet beautiful, fresh and vibrant, through to the long memorable finish.

    Blend: 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot

    Rating: 95 points Wine Advocate

  • Tasting Notes

    deep garnet-purple color and wonderfully expressive nose of crème de cassis, preserved plums and black forest cake with hints of cigar boxes, aniseed, dark chocolate and forest floor. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated in the mouth, the ripe, opulent black fruit is well supported by velvety tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long and spicy.

    Blend: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cab Franc, 2% Petit Verdot

    Ratings: 98 points Tasting Panel, 96 points Wine Advocate, Vimous, 95 points Jeb Dunnuck

Robert Mondavi, Napa Valley

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    This elegantly balanced wine is deep and dark with a purple hue. Aromas of black currant and black cherry combine seamlessly with sweet notes of oak. The palate is ripe and soft, with pronounced blackberry and a hint of spice, lush tannins and sweet, subtle oak. Black currant builds on the finish.

    Blend: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot

    Ratings: 91 points James Suckling, 90 points Wine Advocate

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    Aromas of fresh, ripe blueberries, blackberries, and boysenberry intertwine with notes of cedar, vanilla, and pie crust. This medium-bodied wine is plush with flavors of plums, blueberries, and figs up front, leading to juicy red fruit on the midpalate. Delicious now, its depth and structure provide long cellaring potential.

    Blend: 77% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot

    Rating: 91 points Wine Spectator

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    When poured, this classic California Zinfandel is a purple-ruby color with a bright crimson hue. On the nose, there are concentrated aromas of dried cherries that meld with warm vanilla, mocha, and mulling spices. Lush flavors of ripe plum and raspberry jam flood the palate, followed by touches of dark chocolate in the background. subtle and round tannins and length for a fresh and enticing finish. 

    Ratings: 91 points Wine Enthusiast, 90 points Jeb Dunnuck, Wilfred Wong

Rombauer Wines

  • Schrader Oakville

    Winemaker Notes

    This 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted by winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown in the Schrader Cellars tradition of making the best Cabernet Sauvignon that Napa Valley can offer. A unique expression of the Oakville AVA with harmonious integration of decadent fruit, refined structure, and silky tannins

    Jeb Dunnuck Tasting Notes

    Released by Schrader as a separate brand, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon from Double Diamond (which is still 70% To Kalon) offers a forward, medium to full-bodied, incredibly sexy style as well as classy notes of cassis, tobacco, incense, orange blossom, and flowers.

    Ratings: 94 points Jeb Dunnuck, James Suckling, Wine Spectator

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    Extraordinarily rich and inky dark, the opulent 2019 Schrader CCS is loaded with gobs of ultra-ripe blue and black fruit aromas and flavors. Summer-picked blackberries, boysenberries, wild blueberries, and plum preserves abound and are layered with alluring notes of violets, black truffles, sweet earth, graphite, and fruitcake spice. Offering lavish fruit character, fine structure, and silky-smooth tannins, the 2019 Schrader CCS carries forward the tradition of excellence for the marque as one of the most honored and adored wines in our portfolio.

    Ratings: 98 points Jeb Dunnuck, James Suckling, Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    The most coveted bottling in our portfolio, Old Sparky Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from a section of the Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard that is planted on rich soils containing ancient marine sediment and an alluvial fan that provides excellent mineral deposits. Blended from a selection of only the best barrels from the vintage, the wine is full-bodied with concentrated black and purple fruit balanced with elegant floral and spice notes, fresh acidity, and firm ripe tannins.

    Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

    Rating: 98 points Wine Advocate

Schrader Portfolio

Screaming Eagle Winery, Oakville

Screaming Eagle Winery is considered the best and one of the most exclusive wineries outside Europe.

We carry one of the most extensive collections of Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon, Second Flight Red Blend and The Flight Red Blend wines anywhere in the Caribbean.

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    This was a classic Napa Valley vintage filled with warm, sunny days and perfect, chilly nights from spring through early autumn. The consistency of heat and coolness created a model growing season in which we harvested fruit at ideal ripeness brimming with rich color and flavor.

    Blend: 87% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec

    Ratings: 95 points Wine Advocate, 92 points Wine Spectator

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    A juicy avalanche of grilled fruit and game, this vintage offers abundant aromas and flavors of classic meaty, gamy, smoky Syrah with blackberry, blueberry, black plum, savory spices, and blacktea. The layers of bold richness are beautifully held together with integrated, ripe tannins that offer tremendous promise for many years of cellaring.

    Blend: 90% Syrah, 10% Petite Sirah

    Ratings: 96 points Tasting Panel, 95 points Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate, 94 points Wine Enthusiast

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    Hillside Select is a wine of a place, sourced from carefully selected blocks of Stags Leap District hillside vineyards. These grapes are small and deeply colored, with concentrated flavors enhanced by meticulous winemaking and extensive aging in French oak barrels. Hillside Select consistently expresses the voluptuous fruit, rich flavors, and velvety texture that characterize grapes grown in this renown AVA.

    2018 Hillside Select is an enticing balance of opulence and energy. This classic Cabernet Sauvignon fills the glass with vivid aromas of blackberry, black cherry, warm earth, and baking spice. The flavors richly echo the wine’s aromas, adding juicy layers of summer briar fruit, berry compote, cinnamon, lively red and black plums, and mocha with a long, radiant finish. Structured tannins offer the promise of a lengthy, sumptuous tenure in your cellar.

    100 points Jeb Dunnuck

    The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select is another perfect wine, although readers will need to have patience, as it’s still a baby. Deep purple-hued with a perfumed, vibrant bouquet of blue fruits, graphite, spring flowers, and lead pencil, it’s full-bodied, sensationally concentrated, has perfectly integrated acidity, tannin, and alcohol, not a hard edge to be found, and an incredible finish. This monumental Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is 7-8 years away from maturity and will have 40-50 years of overall longevity.

    Other Ratings: 99 points James Suckling, 98 points Wine Advocate

Shafer, Napa Valley

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Napa Valley

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    The 2020 Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon offers intriguing aromas of olive, espresso, black licorice and red fruit. The wine is medium to full bodied, with a smooth mouthfeel filled with berry and dark chocolate flavors. 

    Blend: 99% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Merlot

    Ratings: 93 points James Suckling, Wine Enthusiast

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    The 2013 FAY Cabernet Sauvignon offers inviting aromas of blackberry, cinnamon and violet along with hints of clove and nutmeg that carry over onto the palate. The wine has a soft, plush texture with fine-grained tannins that meld with the signature bright red cherry notes of the vineyard, leading to a lingering finish.

    95 points Wine Advocate

    The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Fay Estate-Grown comes from a vineyard established by Nathan Fay in 1961. Beautiful blackcurrant, floral-infused fruit jumps from the glass of this dense ruby/purple wine. There are some loamy underpinnings of soil, but the wine is medium to full-bodied, beautifully fruited, with great texture, and terrific purity and personality. This is a serious and beautiful wine to drink over the next 20-25 years, if not longer.

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    The 2014 CASK 23 combines the signature perfume notes of FAY vineyard with the structure and minerality of S.L.V. The wine has complex fruit aromas (black cherry, currant, plum and blueberry jam) along with notes of brown sugar, black tea and violet. On the palate, this opulent Cabernet Sauvignon has a rich mouthfeel with flavors complementing the aromas. The wine’s tannins and texture are on the line between elegance and power and lead to a very long, plush finish.

    Ratings: 97 points Jeb Dunnuck, 96 points Wine Advocate

Stags’ Leap Winery, Napa Valley

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    Cabernet Sauvignon is synonymous with Napa Valley and has always been a mainstay in the winemaking program at Stags’ Leap Winery. Their Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a combination of estate fruit and grapes from select Napa Valley growers with a focus on sourcing from the valley floor. Incredibly approachable and pleasing upon release, this wine is sure to dazzle.

    93 points James Suckling

    A very polished Cabernet sauvignon with currants, chocolate, and hazelnut. It’s medium- to full-bodied with silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Very long. The texture and flavor stays with you for a long time. One for the cellar but fun to taste. Best after 2025.

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    Sourced from select and diverse parcels from across Napa Valley, this rich and exuberant Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is a showstopper. An intriguing bouquet opens with pronounced aromas of ripe blackberry and red cherry, underpinned by perfumed floral and savory herbal notes of dried rose petal, potpourri, sage, and mint. The wine is full-bodied with beautiful texture and depth on the palate, with multi-layered finesse and crowd-pleasing drinkability. On the palate, juicy cassis, blackberry, and red cherry are supported by notes of crushed red rose, tea leaf, and chocolate, giving this Cabernet a beguiling plushness and warmth. Finishing smooth and dry, with soft tannins and a lingering perfume of cassis, violet and dark chocolate.

    Blend: 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc

    Rating: 95 points James Suckling

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    The 2017 Petite Sirah is vibrant and expressive with a cornucopia of blackberry, blueberry and black cherry fruits interwoven with floral musky notes of violet and jasmine, alongside more savory herbal notes of white pepper, earthy loam and crushed rock mineral notes. On the palate, juicy flavors of creamy cassis, macerated blackberry, cherry kirsch, black licorice and peppery plum envelope the rich, saturated mouthfeel, followed by a subtle black gunpowder tea, allspice and black pepper note from the oak ageing integrates seamlessly. This wine is intense and robust with velvety tannin's and a generous lengthy finish, with acidity supporting throughout, encouraging you to enjoy it now, but has the depth and complexity to age for many years to come.

    Ratings: 91 points Wine Enthusiast, 90 points Wine Advocate

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    This elegant and concentrated wine is a blend of Merlot, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec.

    Tasting Notes

    Warm, rich, and inviting, with exuberant notes of dark blackberry, black cherry, blueberry cobbler, and dark plum, alongside spiced notes of cinnamon, clove, allspice and vanilla. Alluring notes of black pepper, graphite, and floral violet are interwoven with delicate savory notes of fresh thyme, lavender and wild sage. The plush mouthfeel is silky and inviting with round tannins that envelope the palate, leading to a long, mouthwatering finish with fresh acidity and vibrancy.

    Blend: 39% Merlot, 32% Petite Sirah, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec

    Rating: 95 points James Suckling

To Kalon Vineyard Co, Oakville

  • To Kalon Vineyard

    Winemaker’s Notes

    Named after the founder of To Kalon, H.W.C is produced from one single clonal selection of Cabernet Sauvignon within To Kalon. These vines were originally planted by Robert Mondavi, who was lured to To Kalon by the depth and richness of the wines he made from the vineyard in the 1960s. This incredibly low-yielding selection of Cabernet Sauvignon produces wines with high energy, a black-purple color, and exceptional aromatic and palate intensity—a high-resolution look at this noble variety. The inaugural vintage captures all the best attributes of 2018, with great balance, purity, and density. While not overly ripe or extracted, the wine has remarkable freshness, texture, richness, and length. Four extra months of barrel aging give it a high level of polish and a silky finish.

    Blend: 100% Heritage Clone Cabernet Sauvignon

    Ratings: 98 points Jeb Dunnuck, 97 points James Suckling

  • To Kalon Vineyard

    Winemaker’s Notes

    The goal for our namesake wine is working with To Kalon Vineyard as a whole, crafting a wine from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, while capturing the purity, intensity, and diversity of this special terroir. The 2019 Highest Beauty has soft tannins, plenty of structure, richness, and aromatic excitement. The grapes were harvested at night to preserve the freshness of the fruit. Careful sorting and a long, slow fermentation and maceration round out the wine and bring forward the broad spectrum of flavors and aromas inherent in this noble variety. 

    Ratings: 98 points James Suckling, 97 points Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Spectator

  • To Kalon Vineyard

    Winemaker’s Notes

    To Kalon Vineyard Company’s “Eliza’s” cuvée is a blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, two varieties that best showcase the strength and spirit of this historic site at the foot of the Mayacamas Mountains. The wine is named after Eliza Yount, one of Napa’s bestknown early pioneers, widow to the founder of nearby Yountville, and one-time owner of a quiet corner of To Kalon, on Walnut Lane, that is now home to our coveted planting of Cabernet Franc. This blend produces one of the most compelling examples of Napa Valley wine, with the Cabernet Franc bringing exotic spice notes and floral aromas, and the Cabernet Sauvignon providing weight, structure, and a deep, rich, black fruit character. The combination is rare and uniquely To Kalon—a wine that is effusive and exuberant now, but one that will age for decades to come.

    Blend: 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Cabernet Franc

    Ratings: 99 points Jeb Dunnuck, 98 points James Suckling

Napa Valley

Appellations - American Viticultural Areas

Napa Valley alone is already the best appellation in the western hemisphere. The government of the United States classifies appellations as so called AVAs - American Viticultural Areas.

Certain areas in Napa Valley, e.g. Oakville, are classified as AVA within the Napa Valley AVA. These Sub-AVAs typically provide even greater wines.

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    The 2021 flagship Hommage Cabernet Sauvignon is bursting with ripe plums, dark blackberry and blackcurrant on the nose. On the palate, black fruits linger and mix with a hint of luscious hibiscus notes, surrounded by strong, balanced tannins, notes of espresso and dark chocolate. This wine is bold and sensuous with a silky texture and lengthy finish.

    Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

    Ratings: 92 points Wine Advocate, 91 points James Suckling

Calistoga, Napa Valley

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    The 2021 estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon provides a beautiful complexity, elegance and structure we have come to expect from our mountain fruit. Aromas of dark black fruit and bramble highlight the Cabernet Sauvignon at the heart of the wine. They integrate a touch of Malbec to provide mouth filling notes of cassis and boysenberry, and to develop a softness in the tannins, making this a wonderfully round wine. It has a perfectly balanced structure with well-integrated toasted oak that offers subtle notes of cocoa on the lengthy, pleasing finish.

    Blend: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot

    Ratings: 95 points Decanter, 94 points Wine Advocate, 93 points Wine Spectator

Mount Veeder, Napa Valley

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    The 2019 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon is an alluring shade of deep purple-red, concentrated all the way to the edge of the glass. From the glass, it radiates an array of aromas that includes blackberry, red currant, coffee, cocoa powder and white pepper. On the palate, the fine and chalky tannin provides an excellent balance of an initial firm grit that leads to a soft and melted finish. Flavors of sour cherry, red raspberry and chocolate invite another sip.

    Wood-grilled flat iron steak with caramelized root vegetables pairs beautifully with this wine. It is also a delicious choice with a cacio e pepe pasta, as the cheese and black pepper are a perfect match to the richness of the Cabernet.

    Blend: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot

    Ratings: 94 points Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Spectator

  • 97+ points Wine Advocate

    Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Harlan Estate needs a little coaxing to reveal captivating iron ore, red currant jelly, cloves and crushed rocks scents with a core of warm cassis, Black Forest cake and boysenberries plus a waft of pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, it has a firm, grainy texture with a lively backbone and loads of earthy layers, long and mineral laced. This should be one of the longer-lived wines coming out of the 2017 vintage.

    Other Ratings: 97 points Jeb Dunnuck, James Suckling, Wine Spectator

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    The 2014 Opus One exudes subtle aromas of fragrant florals, fresh garden herbs, and forest floor that give way to a concentrated blend of red cherry, blackberry, and black currant. Fine-grained tannins offer a velvety texture and complex structure that builds to a long, vibrantly fresh finish with a touch of mocha.

    Blend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 2% Malbec

    Ratings: 97 points James Suckling, 96 points Wine Advocate, Vinous, 95 points Wine Spectator

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    "Pedregal" means a "rocky place" in Spanish, and that is certainly a distinguishing feature of the site. This is a small, hillside vineyard on the lower slopes of eastern Oakville has iron-rich red soil. The 2016 blend is 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Petit Verdot. The Cabernet Sauvignon (Clone 7) was planted on St. George and 110R rootstock with 4' x 8' spacing in 1990. The Petit Verdot (Sterling selection) was planted on 110R rootstock with 4' x 6' spacing in 1993.

    96 points Wine Advocate

    The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard from Oakville is blended with 15% Petit Verdot and offers the power and elegance of the best Cabernets from the 2016 vintage. Deep ruby in color, its aromas slowly unfurl from a core of Morello cherries to nuances of cigar wrappers and meaty undertones. The full-bodied palate is concentrated yet weightless, with pixelated tannins, seamless acidity and a very long finish with latent savory undertones.

    Blend: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petit Verdot

    Other Ratings: 97 points Wine Enthusiast, 95 points Jeb Dunnuck

Oakville, Napa Valley

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    The 2020 Morisoli Zinfandel is a classic! It is cranberry red in color and blessed with a captivating nose of briar patch, orange zest, rose petals, mint, and baking spices. The medium-bodied palate is equally intriguing and expressive. Flavors of raspberry sorbetto and black plums are lifted by bright acidity and white pepper. True to form and one of the last and best examples of “mixed black” wines left in Napa Valley.

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    This wine opens with inviting aromas of dark chocolate, roasted oak, cedar, and chestnuts that build anticipation for the first sip. On the palate, rich and opulent blackberry flavors are complemented by a subtle hint of raspberry, unfolding into layered notes of roasted oak and cedar, all culminating in a long, smooth, velvety finish with a touch of spice.

    Blend: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petite Verdot

    Ratings: 94 points Tasting Panel, 93 points Wine Spectator

Rutherford, Napa Valley

  • #9 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2021

    Winemaker’s Notes

    The flagship 2018 Dr. Crane Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromatics of ripe black cherry, dried orange peel, and Mediterranean herbs. Silky upon entry, this wine is full-bodied and broad with mouth coating polished tannins. Showing grace and power, the winemaking style is ripe yet restrained – a bottle to enjoy now with proper decanting, but also one that will age for decades. The finish is persistent, with notes of dark chocolate and dried thyme lingering long after the last sip.

    Ratings: 95 points Wine Spectator, 94 Points Wine Advocate

St. Helena, Napa Valley

Stags Leap District, Napa Valley

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    The 2019 Chimney Rock Tomahawk Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is an inky dark purple color. This wine is perfumed with aromas of intense blackberry and mint with hints of tar, tobacco and bay leaf. On the palate this wine is powerful, full-bodied and well-structured. This muscular beauty could benefit from decanting if consumed in its youth.

    Ratings: 96 points Vinous, 94 points Jeb Dunnuck

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    At its heart, this Cabernet from the Holbrook Mitchell Vineyard expresses a cool elegance that is rare in Napa Valley Cabernets. Smooth, crisp black cherry fruit envelops nuanced cedar notes. Wrapped around the black cherry core are hints of thyme, sandalwood and cinnamon stick. This profile creates a juicy, fruit forward Cabernet that plays well with any cuisine, enticing your palate for another sip, and another bite. Soft velvety tannins entwine with elegant fruit on the finish.

Yountville, Napa Valley

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    This Bordeaux blend from three incredible Napa Valley vineyards bounds from the glass with notes of fresh mountain blueberries and toasted nutmeg. Jasmine flower and toffee draw you deeper into the glass. Plush and voluptuous, this decadent effort combines the brute force of our Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon with the curvaceous nature of our Sugarloaf Vineyard Merlot and the intensity of the Erba Vineyard Petit Verdot.

    Blend: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot

    Ratings: 97 points Jeb Dunnuck, 93 points Wine Advocate

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    Dark ruby red, with aromas of dried cherry, raspberry, blueberry and cedar. A rich opulent wine offering flavors of ripe plum, blackberry, cocoa, black licorice and dried herbs. this wine is bold and well-balanced with lively acidity and refined tannins.

    96 points Tasting Panel

    Brimming with boysenberry, lavender, and black tea, this expressive, well-structured Pinot Noir made with freerun juice aged in (60% new French oak for nine months is equal parts juicy, dense, energetic, and glossy. Sweet tobacco, vanilla wafer, and pomegranate align with supple tannins. Delicious.

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    A deeply colored and rich wine with substantial backbone and structure will make this 2017 vintage continue to reward after years of careful cellaring. With bright notes of black currant and blackberries and a lush, juicy mouthfeel, this wine is also very approachable in its youth. Complex layers of black fruit and notes of cocoa powder, graphite and light smoky oak mingle well with notes of espresso and vanilla. The ripe tannins support a full structure with balanced acidity leaving a lingering, elegant finish.

    Blend: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Merlot

    Ratings: 98 points James Suckling, 96 points Jeb Dunnuck, 95 points Wine Enthusiast, 94 points Wine Advocate

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    The 2021 vintage continues our signature profile of a slightly softer, and approachable Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. This rich and refined wine does not require years of further aging to achieve ideal balance and enjoy upon release. The full-bodied structure is a hallmark. The wine opens with stunning aromas of blackberry, black currant, and toasty notes of cedar; the palate is concentrated with bold, velvety flavors of black cherry and a hint of spice. Intense, concentrated fruit and fine grained tannins with beautifully balanced acidity extends to an elegant finish.

    Ratings: 93 points Tasting Panel, 92 points James Suckling, Wine Enthusiast

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    Our Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from thoughtfully cultivated small vineyards in Napa Valley, primarily in Oakville, Yountville and Coombsville. Low yields and great clonal pedigree, combined with meticulous farming within a variety of cooler appellations, are essential to producing our Cabernet Sauvignon. We believe it is this blend of concentrated ripe fruit that results in our wine’s unique character, complexity, depth and balance.

    Tasting Notes

    Our 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from small vineyards located mainly in the mid to southern parts (cooler regions) of Napa Valley, which only adds multiple layers and nuances that showcase the diversity of what Napa Valley has to offer. An enticing nose of luxurious red fruit, plum and raspberry leaps from the glass. Complemented by darker notes of coco powder, blueberry and creamy vanilla makes this a multifaceted wine. Our signature crimson dark red color makes our 2018 a visually stunning wine. Silky smooth tannins enhance the wine’s vibrancy and energy allowing immediate pleasure upon release but assure the potential for the development of aged complexity for the next 20+ years.

    Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 92%, Merlot 6%, Malbec 2%

    Ratings: 96 points James Suckling, Vinous, 95 points Wine Advocate, Jeb Dunnuck (2014 Vintage)

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    Pretty aromas of ripe boysenberry, dark cherry and cassis, coupled with scents of sweet oak and herbal spice, introduce plush, deeply concentrated, black fruit flavors bolstered by bright acidity and well-structured tannins. This classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon boasts a long, lovely finish featuring savory fruit, spice and mineral tones.

    Rating: 92 points James Suckling

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    Each year, they set aside the best barrels of their Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley to produce Special Selection. Distinguished by extremely fine, velvety tannins and enjoyable upon release or with aging. A wine of structure with intense concentration of supple flavors and dark fruits.

    94 points Wine Spectator

    Lush and polished, with waves of cassis and blackberry compote pouring through, underscored by chocolate, espresso crema and roasted vanilla bean. Maintains a lush, velvety feel through the lengthy finish, where flashes of sweet tobacco and warm earth peek through.

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    Generations is a Bordeaux-style blend created to honor our family's past, present, and future. The fruit is night-picked from our estate vineyards and aged in new French oak barrels. Aromas of berries and pomegranate dominate with notes of tobacco, bay leaf, and dark chocolate. This wine is full-bodied with a firm, somewhat buttery texture; it entices with flavors of mixed berries, vanilla, and toasty oak.

    Blend: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot

    Ratings: 94 points Wilfred Wong, 93 points James Suckling

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    Pure and powerful, this wine opens with fresh blueberries, blackberry pie and cassis. The endless dark fruit is complemented by a range of baking spices: vanilla at first, but also clove and cinnamon. The first sip instantly reveals the character of this Cabernet: dense and chewy with bright red fruit, incredible tension and pure, fine grain tannins. Not only is everything in its place; but the layers of flavor, the depth of the fruit and the sublime texture are constantly rearranging. Each glass will be a unique experience. In contrast to the dynamic palate, the finish is focused and stout. Abundant cocoa, espresso bean and black pepper dovetail into dark, black fruit while tart raspberry and strawberry jam linger.

    95 points Decanter

    Deliciously savoury and herbaceous, this Cabernet from the iconic Montelena Estate is a welcome throwback. Wild anise, turned earth, and wild lavender flowers announce the aromatics, followed closely by dusty red berries. The palate is fresh and lively with savoury dill and bay leaf notes and a tremendous chalky texture that envelopes a core of bright, concentrated berries. Perfectly tart blackberries, smoky clove, and white pepper provide brightness and spice. This delicious Cabernet's finish is marked by eucalyptus and mint.

  • Paul Hobbs Selection

    Winemaker’s Notes

    Rich and luxurious, this deep ruby-colored wine displays a lovely purity of fruit, with aromas of blackcurrant and boysenberry leading to notes of blueberry and a touch of dried herbs on the palate. Finely grained tannins and a backbone of graphite balance the plush black fruits, creating a silky mouthfeel with a smooth yet powerful finish. Sourced from select vineyards across Napa Valley, this wine beautifully encapsulates the entirety of the appellation.

    Ratings: 93 points James Suckling, 91 points Decanter, Wine Advocate

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    Notes of of black cherry, blackberry and plum are complemented by hits of toasted oak, dried currant and baking spice. Fine-grained tannins and ample brightness on the palate give way to a polished mouthfeel and exceptionally long finish.

    Blend: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petite Sirah, 2% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, 1% Merlot

    93 points James Suckling

    A slightly high-toned red with walnut, berry, chocolate and spice on the nose and palate. Medium-to full-bodied with chewy tannins and a rich finish. A little firmer and tighter than in the past, which equates to a more serious red. A touch of petit sirah in this.

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    Markham's Estate Vineyards provide a third of the fruit for this velvety Napa Valley Merlot. Ripe plum and cherry jam flavors are balanced by spicy oak and lively acidity for which the vintage is known.

    Blend: 95% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec

    Ratings: 91 points Wilfred Wong, 90 points James Suckling

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    Deep ruby. Aromas of deep cherry, black plum, and caramel with hints of dried sage and cedar. Flavors of ripe blackberry and cherry preserves framed by mocha and baking spices. Layers of abundant fruit, dried herbs, and sweet oak. Seamless, integrated tannins create a rich structure and reflect a mountain personality.

    95 points James Suckling

    Plenty of blueberry and chocolate aromas and flavors. It’s full-bodied with round, fresh tannins. Lot of blue fruit and walnuts. Then crushed stones with the fruit at the finish. Flavorful, yet not overdone. Give this four or five years to come around. Try after 2025.

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    This wine presents a saturated core with a luminous crimson rim. The nose immediately confirms its identity—Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley with unmistakable Penfolds character. Red and sweet spices such as paprika, sumac, cinnamon, rose water, and saffron abound, alongside notes of red currants, Iranian barberries, and pomegranate. A steely coolness and ferrous minerality add depth, while pâtisserie-inspired aromas of dark cherry pie and milk chocolate mousse dusted with freeze-dried raspberries offer a decadent edge. French oak makes its presence known with cedary structure that proudly supports a core of saturated mulberry and summer berries.On the palate, the wine is both defined and approachable, with a silky texture that glides effortlessly. Succulent, mouth-watering acidity brings a refreshing crunch, while a fine graphite core reinforces its varietal precision. Beneath its elegance lies a powerful drive of dense black fruit, offering depth and complexity. Confident and poised, this wine is ready to enjoy now or can be cellared for a decade or more.

    Ratings: 95 points Wine Enthusiast, 94 points Wine Advocate

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    A seamless blend of crème de cassis, hazelnut, cocoa, blackberry preserves, charred meat, and blackberry pie along with hints of dark licorice, stewed rhubarb, strawberry, spice and vanillin. Rich and satisfying flavors of dark chocolate, yogurt, molasses, brown sugar and rhubarb notes presented in perfect balance with higher-toned fruit emphasis.

    95 points Tasting Panel

    Aromas of berry jam augment a perfume of vanilla and bluebells, Chewy tannins develop a velvet sheen, supplementing violets embedded in dark chocolate and coffee.A dramatic, structured, well- endowed red whose texture defines plushness.

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    A dark purple in the glass, aromas of black cherry and blueberry compote greet the nose. Flavors of mocha, chocolate and spice spread across the plush palate with suggestion of menthol and spice cake. Full-bodied with juicy tannins, the finish has a nice little spice to it.

    Rating: 92 points James Suckling

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    This classically rich Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is red burgundy in color with aromas of black cherry and creamy vanilla, followed by blueberry, blackberry, cherry cola, and grilled meat. On the palate, this Cabernet Sauvignon is seamless and elegant with silky tannins, intense flavors of cherry and floral notes, and a hint of burnt sugar and roasted nuts. Drink now or age 10 or more years.

    Blend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot, 1% Grenache, 1% Syrah

    Ratings: 92 points James Suckling, 90 points Wine Advocate

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    Earthy aromas open up into cocoa, blackberry, cedar, and anise. It’s smooth with flavors of cherry, chocolate, vanilla, and a mild toastiness. The finish is long with balanced acidity.

    Blend: 80% Merlot; 20% Blend of Syrah, Petite Syrah and Malbec

    Rating: 92 points Wine Spectator

Napa Valley

Los Carneros

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    A truly exemplary Pinot Noir, the 2019 Heirloom represents the epitome of our beloved estate vineyard, with incredible structure, complexity, and balance. Fresh, expressive, and nuanced, with layers of perfumed red berries and sweet baking spice notes of cinnamon and clove, coming forward from the delicate oak integration. The wine unfolds with rhubarb, Bing cherry and red currant compote, alongside hints of delicate orange pekoe tea, vanilla, and pink peppercorn. A vibrant acidity carries the red berry fruit and interweaves seamlessly with the fine-grained tannins, providing a generous, rich, silky, supple character. A true buoyancy is present, with a generous mouth-coating structure, sinewy texture, and a long persistent finish.

    Ratings: 95 points Robert Parker, 94 points Wine Spectator

Sonoma County

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    Dark plum red in color with aromas of ripe blackberry and dark chocolate with hints of spicy oak and black pepper. The palate is rich and concentrated with flavors of ripe blue and black fruits, laced together with toasted oak notes which finishes with robust and balanced tannin.

Alexander Valley

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    This Cabernet is set each vintage as a Bordeaux blend, with soft and silky tannins and a plush, full mouth-feel setting it up for immediate enjoyment, although it's built to age and develop further complexity. Aromas of dried herbs, cedar, clove and lavender join flavors of dark red fruit led by figs, black cherry, currants, boysenberry, huckleberry, raspberry, and evident oak spice are joined with more traditional Knights Valley tones of black olive, wild sage and mocha chocolate. Fine acidity and balance with an elegant structure lead to a lingering, memorable finish.

    Blend: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot

    Ratings: 94 points Somm Journal, 93 points James Suckling

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    Rodney Strong Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is deeply colored and bursting with aromas of crushed blackberries, spicy dark plum dusty cocoa powder, cassis and wild raspberry. The complex layers of spice, red fruit and chocolate on the palate are framed in rich, velvety tannins with a long lingering finish.

    Blend: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec

    Rating: 93 points Wine Enthusiast

Knights Valley

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    The 2016 EnRoute Les Pommiers possesses the luxurious perfume aromatics and rich textures that we love about Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley. On the nose, aromas of ripe cherry and plum are complemented by notes of earth, sage and forest floor. Generous-yet-soft red-fruit flavors expand on the palate, with elegant tannins that are the definition of silky. A mouthwatering natural acidity glides across the finish, making this vintage irresistibly approachable upon release.

    Rating: 93 points James Suckling

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    Violet in hue, the 2021 vintage entices with pomegranate, dark cherry, and black tea. The voluptuous texture fuses with layered notes of boysenberry, bergamot, and hints of sage. As it moves across the palate both acid and fine-grained tannins are flawlessly integrated, accentuated by a red clay minerality. This is a refined and graceful wine with lively acidity, leading to a long finish.

    Ratings: 95 points Vinous, Wine Enthusiast, 93 points James Suckling, Wine Spectator

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    Complex aromas of ripe plum, forest floor, black truffle, barrel toast and fireplace embers lead to a silky rich mouthfeel with ripe cherry and red plum flavors over cured meat and dark toasted oak. Acidity plays on the palate the whole time but appears more on the finish with a touch of fine tannins and a kiss of espresso.

Russian River Valley

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    In signature Cinq Cépages form, this classically styled Bordeaux blend shows off aromas and flavors of dark fruits, including blackberries and mountain raspberries accented with cassis, black olive, tobacco leaf and black tea. Hints of oak spice and vanilla frame a nicely balanced, well-structured wine that is rich and inviting, round in mouthfeel with a notably lingering finish. Deeply concentrated and typical of the vintage, this is a wine with a solid potential for aging and gaining further complexity for those with the patience to wait for full enjoyment. 

    Blend: 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot

    Ratings: 95 points James Suckling, 93 points Wine Advocate

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    An expressive burst of aromas of deep dark fruits lead into layered tones of lifted red fruit and a soft, luscious mid-palate. A juicy, vibrant entry with notes of mint, sarsaparilla, and fresh plum is interwoven with supple, textured tannins and acidity on the long, complex finish.

    Rating: 92 points Wine Spectator

Sonoma County

California

  • Winemaker Notes

    In 2016, Mills Vineyard yielded a robust and expressive Pinot Noir that marries lovely dark berry layers of black currant and raspberry, with sophisticated notes of black tea, mushrooms, and moist earth. On the palate, smooth, flowing tannins accentuate the rich fruit, while adding to a lush, concentrated finish.

    Rating: 94 points Tasting Panel, Wine & Spirits, 93 points Wine Enthusiast, Wilfred Wong

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    An explosion of red fruit with an understated yet elegant savory quality. Nostalgic notes of cinnamon stick and clove mesmerize. Deeply rich with an earthy core and copious amounts of fruit. Refreshingly light on the palate with well-integrated tannins and unique flair.

    Ratings: 95 points Wine Enthusiast, 94 points Tasting Panel, 93 points Wine Spectator

Central Coast

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    The first sip of the California Böen Pinot Noir envelops the mouth with a velvety richness. Flavors of bright cherry, dried herbs and hints of vanilla, is supple and sumptuous, to the finish.

    Rating: 93 points Wine Enthusiast

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    The 2023 Eight Years in the Desert pours a dark mauve core with a red amethyst rim and aromatic notes of ripe blackberry and raspberry bramble. Further hints of chocolate covered espresso bean, black pepper and allspice emanate from the glass. The entry is dominated by black plum preserves and freshly baked mixed berry morning bun with an energetic yet concentrated mid-palate. Soft and textured tannins give way to a lifted finish with a touch of pluot and dried tarragon.

    Blend: Zinfandel, Petite Syrah, Syrah

    Rating: 92 points James Suckling

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    A purity of fruit is evident, featuring aromas of raspberry, blueberry, and crushed violets. Flavors of spiced dried cherries, florals, and a hint of white pepper translate to a balanced wine that's uplifting, supported with a generous mouthfeel.

    Blend: Zinfandel, Malbec, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon

California

Oregon

  • Winemaker’s Notes

    This fuller-bodied Pinot Noir showcases dark, ripe cherry and plum layered with baking spice and cocoa, accented by subtle earthy notes. Vibrant acidity and soft, supple tannins give the wine balance and lift.

    Rating: 92 points Tasting Panel

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