A marvelous brilliant red color. Aromas of red-berried fruit and violet tones. On the palate excellent balance, freshness and pleasantness accompany notes of soft fruit and cherry, hints of violet. This wine is ideal with pasta and pizza, it is recommended as an great everyday wine. ...More

Dark purplish red color. On the nose candy, wood, and berry aromas. Powerful to the palate, juicy, full and fruity. Velvety, long after-taste with a ripe fruit bouquet. ...More

This wine is done by legendary winemaker Paul Hobbs!!! Viña Cobos' most sophisticated Felino malbec yet carries a deep magenta hue and aromas of dark berries and anise. On the palate, intense, pure flavors of justpicked raspberries, black plum and graphite unfold in velvety layers. Exotic notes of ginger and white pepper carry through the mid-palate to intermingle with firm tannins and notes of cedar on the finish. ...More

This wine is supple, rich and complex, ripe plum, blackberry and wild berry, vanilla interwoven with oak. Also a great structure, ending with a long, lingering finish. ...More

Intense ruby red color. Aroma's of soft fruits, currants, black cherry, spicy notes. On the palate the attack on the palate is firm, very full, red fruit and spices with dense and even tannins that allow a smooth and balanced finish. ...More

The 2007 Napa Valley Cabernet is a stunning wine from the popular 2007 vintage. Unquestionably a Heitz Wine Cellars cabernet, this is a classic wine of finesse and elegance – beautiful now and structured to age gracefully for years to come. The rich varietal aroma leads to delicious flavors of dark cherry with notes of spicy plum. A generous core of cabernet fruit is nicely integrated with refreshing acidity and just the right touch of oak. This wine is silky in texture, building momentum as it crosses the palate to a lovely, lingering finish. ...More

Argiano’s Brunello di Montalcino has an intense ruby-red color. A good concentration in the mid- palate and a persistent aftertaste, yet round and luscious in body, with silky and interesting tannins. It combines power and elegance and indicates a much promising future. Together with the captivating perfumes of red fruits and the clean freshness, the complexity of the wine proves an optimal balance. Decant the wine for at least 1 hour before drinking for an optimum enjoyment. ...More

Intense ruby color, on the palate alluring aromas of very ripe red berries and delicate spices, while the full body is gratifying and persistent, with outstanding minerality. Remarkable tannins, soft and creamy in texture, confer concentration and aging potential to this wine, a real “Cru” of great distinctiveness. ...More

This is a knockout Cab! Fisticuffs’ vision is to produce the highest quality wine while keeping its pricing well managed - in essence, to over deliver. To fulfill this objective, winemaker Rob Lawson crafted Fisticuffs using his years of experience making many of Napa Valley’s “cult” Cabernets at Napa Wine Company such as Ghostblock, Mirror, Pahlmeyer and Kapcsandy. In the creation of this blend, Rob has applied the rigorous standards associated with the best Cabernets of Napa Valley, while sourcing fruit and blending components from some of Napa Valley’s top vineyards. ...More

Ruby purple color with ripe red cherry aromas with hints of mineral and vanilla. A dry, medium bodied red wine with refreshing acidity (making it perfect to pair with food) and soft tannins, the Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne is well balanced with good integration of oak, good complexity and a finish of more red cherries. ...More

Deep ruby red tending towards granite/burgundy with age. Intense nose, suggestion of cherry and plum, aroma of sweet spices, pepper, red rose, tobacco, vanilla and cocoa. On the palate harmoniously blended, full-bodied, long and persistent, some tannin, with a pleasant level of acidity. ...More

Robert Parker called the 2010 Tensley SBC Syrah “one of the finest values in Syrah.” This wine is ripe and full-bodied with well-integrated acidity and tannins. Look for up-front notes of purple plum, blackberries and black cherries complemented by savory roasted meats and lavender. Drink this wine now or age it over the next three to five years. ...More

The 2008 Caiarossa Pergolaia (85% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon) there is no use of new oak. The wines can be aged in different kind of casks: barrels of second to fourth wine or bigger "botte". The aging time in wood is about 12 to 16 months, and then the wine is kept in concrete tanks until his bottling, about two years after the harvest. ...More

Burgundy in color this wine has intoxicating aromas of black fruit that softly opens up, allowing for tobacco. This Pinot is rich in texture with perfectly balanced acidity and firm, bold tannins. Once it hits your palate it expresses flavors of Bing cherry, rhubarb, and savory spices. The wine finishes elegantly with lingering flavors of cherry and cocoa powder. ...More

Plumpjack winery's second label! The 2009 vintage provided our CADE Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with a dramatic aromatic profile, supported by beautifully integrated tannins that will allow for gentle aging. Aromas of Black Cherry and Creme de Cassis are followed on the palate with flavors of Bing Cherry, Pipe Tobacco, Baker's Chocolate and Roasted Nuts. The elevated structure that the 2009 exhibits can be attributed to the higher proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon which follows through with a tantalizing finish. Refreshingly approachable now, the 2009 cade napa cuvee will handsomely reward cellaring for 5+ years. ...More

Highly Recommended! The 2009 Coho Headwaters Napa Valley Red Wine is sourced from several vineyards in the Coombsville area east of the City of Napa, and from the lower bowl of SummitVine Ranch on Diamond Mountain. Ultra rich yet balanced, showing an aromatic savory spice, mocha and tobacco bouquet with complex black currant, cherry and wild berry aromas; a supple texture, silky density and polished tannins. The resulting "Bordeaux blend" of these four varieties provides intense, deep crimson color, generous fruit on the palate and supple tannins in the long, lingering finish. ...More

A compelling and delicious cuvee of small, family owned parcels in the Russian River Valley. Stunningly rich and concentrated, showcasing incredibly deep, dark fruit and luscious tannins. ...More

We call this Cabernet Sauvignon "Fin de journée" ("at the close of the day") to express when we most enjoy drinking it. We believe it is a "textbook" example of this noble variety grown in these outstanding appellations. It can be enjoyed for several years to come. Cherry, red - and blackcurrant and spices on the nose, with a hint of smoky minerals adding lift. Slightly wound-up on the entry, unfolding to offer jammy dark berry flavors, tones of vanilla, and soft tannins. ...More

The Catena Cabernet Sauvignon shows a dark violet color with shades of rubies. On the nose it offers aromas of ripe black currant, sweet spice, red fruits and cassis. On the palate it displays layers of cassis, tobacco and black pepper. This cabernet Sauvignon is an elegant wine with tannins that provide structure and a long, persistent finish. ...More

Tait has been establishing a track record for hedonistically rendered wines at friendly prices for several years. Previous vintages of this wine have been smash hits and the 2010 The Ball Buster is a lock to continue this trend. ...More

Winemaker Frederic Delivert (experience in winemaking, with tenures at Newton, Far Niente, Duckhorn, Hafrner, Plumpjack and Cade, and most recently Martin Estate and Clark-Claudon) totally over-delivers! The visual expression of this wine is immediately apparent in its deep garnet color and purple rim. The nose offers a mix of dark stone fruit intermingled with light notes of leather, earth, beef broth, cacao powder and black licorice. Black currant and black cheery sweetness is followed by notes of cola. The finish provides rich flavors of tobacco leaves, crushed stone and bitter chocolate. This elegant, medium-bodied wine is a classic expression of a valley floor Cabernet Sauvignon. ...More

Direct from the winery, some older releases of "library" wines that are drinking beautifully. Heady pure fruit aromas of dark red fruit, black plum, black cherry and mocha leap from the glass of this classic Cabernet Sauvignon and lead into layers of warm baking spices and anise. The palate is full of rich fruit supported by supple tannins that are long and fine. An opulent Cabernet Sauvignon with powerful structure and intensity that underscores why this varietal is one of the major pursuits at Etude. ...More

“The Barolo Castiglione deftly balances the open, radiant personality of the vintage with considerable underlying structure. Warm, dense and full-bodied, the Barolo Castiglione flows effortlessly across the palate with generous fruit and fabulous overall balance. The wine was even better when I tasted it from bottle a few months later. It is another overachieving wine from Vietti and a bottle that is exceedingly fairly priced”. -Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate ...More

The 2008 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a dark, rich full-bodied wine with great tannic structure and mouth-feel. It has a garnet color and a nose of ripe boysenberries, cherry liqueur, dark chocolate, sandalwood and a hint of roasting meat. On the palate, it is mouth-coating and incredibly rich in umami. It has a very long, savory finish with the slight grip of fine-grained tannins. Given proper cellaring, this wine should give drinking pleasure through 2030. ...More

A dark red almost opaque color to the wine coats the glass and drifts down the sides slowly after the swirl. Aromas of ripe crushed cherries intertwined with seasoned French oak dominate the nose and lead gently into an enormous entry. Ripe strawberries and bruised watermelon front the structured mid palate which bursts with bright acidity and subtle briar fruits. The finish is long, concentrated and lasting. ...More

Generous and inviting, the wineries classic Napa Valley Cabernet is full-flavored from start to finish, with an enticing, lingering fruitfulness. ...More

Top Pick! A saturated purple hue hints at the exuberant aromas of ripe, brambly fruit that leap from the glass of the 2010 Caravan Cabernet Sauvignon. The high proportion of hillside fruit comes through in this vintage with juicy fresh-picked blueberry and dark cherry notes joined by brushy sage, mocha, cedar and vanilla. A stylish wine with a firm, structured palate and polished tannins that give length and breadth to the warm and spicy finish. ...More

Very dark crimson purple. Nearly opaque. Explosive aromas of blackberry, graphite, and spring flowers. Really blossoms with air. The wine enters smoothly, displaying plenty of black and blue fruit with a note of violet. Quite suave and sophisticated on the palate with caressing tannins on the finish. A beautifully balanced cool-climate Syrah that has a long, long life ahead of it. Optimum drinking should be 2015 to 2025. ...More

The warm days and cool nights of Colson always produce concentrated, fruit-forward wines rich in notes of blackberries, jammy black fruits, graphite and violets. This vintage also shows hints of mouthwatering red berries and plums that bring in an extra layer of brightness and complexity. The finish is long and lingering with appealing notes coffee and vanilla. Drink this wine now or age it up to ten years. ...More