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

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

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

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

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

In addition to the Cabernet Sauvignon base, this wine is always a blend with Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Deeply and richly colored, nuanced with finely textured tannins, this is a wine that is deliciously approachable upon release but will continue its evolution over many years in the bottle, rewarding those with patience enough to set aside a library selection. ...More

The 2009 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromas of boysenberry and blackberry pie, tobacco leaf, cassis and toasted oak. The wine is chewy on entry, with black cherry fruit supported by warm, spiced oak. Thick and structured, the wine lingers on the palate with flavors of boysenberry, cherry and spice. The wine’s big, firm tannins are hallmarks of great aging potential. ...More

The 2009 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted to highlight the best qualities of our estate vineyards. Dark, rich and extracted, this wine has aromas of cassis, black cherry and currants. Balanced oak nuances add both a sweetness and roundness to this aromatic and powerful wine. Extraordinarily complex, while amazingly rich and smooth in the mouth, this wine offers superb richness and balance, and builds in intensity. The huge finishing fruit coats the entire palate. ...More

Legendary winemaker Paul Hobbs is behind Laird wines! Named after Ken Laird’s granddaughter, this dark red-violet wine (68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, and 12% Merlot) is just as complex and fun as little Jillian herself. The pronounced nose, reminiscent of black cherry, candied plum, and vanilla, is rounded off with a potpourri of blackberry, licorice, chocolate and spice on the palate, while soft tannins compliment the long finish. ...More

The Mad Hatter is Dancing Hares second label!!! The 2009 Madhatter (27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 59% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, 7% Cabernet Franc) after a short decanting, the wine comes alive, with deep, ripe notes of blackberry, black tea, and forest floor. On the palate, a solid tannic framework supports the rich fruit flavors, accompanied by subtle notes of gravel and minerals. This wine will easily age for a decade or more, but should probably be consumed now, in its youth, to enjoy all of the bright, fresh fruit character it shows now. ...More

Typical of Grand Cru Bougros, this wine is always supple with a fresh style and a remarkably long finish.Its rich mineral character is balanced with fruity aromas and a hint of honey. ...More

Top Pick!!! This wine is brought to you by the talents of Robert Foley (Paloma, Pride Mountain, Hourglass, etc.)! Big, ripe cherry pie, is accentuated with black cherry aromas and berry and camphor spice on the palate. A soft mid-palate with gripping Cabernet framework finishes with toasty oak and bright acidity. ...More

The Ministry of the Vinterior has spared no expense or effort in farming what it feels is a paradigm of this variety. But individual taste is subjective and the general population will decide the flavors and qualities it finds in the wine. ...More

The nose reveals ripe, dark fruits of blackberry and red currants with background hints of lead pencil, mocha and black tea leaf. On the palate, the texture is silky and the attack is broad. Velvety tannins showcase black currant and cassis, with high notes of black cherry. Bittersweet chocolate and tobacco linger on the finish. Ample structure of fine grain tannins will allow for cellar aging. ...More

The blend this year was 60% from Mount Eden's estate vines and 40% from Domaine Eden. This wine is icy clean, vibrant and mineral in style with flavors of citrus zest, quince and spring flowers. For lovers of precision and delicacy in the expression of Chardonnay, this is it. The wine should age beautifully for 7-10 years. ...More

This wine comes from gravely soil, that originates from the lower slopes of the Mayacamas. This Cab is all about bringing out the extract of the soil. Look for a dense black/purple rim in the glass. Vibrant black currant and dark cherry are followed by raspberry, vanilla, lavender and stones. The mid-palate brings exotic notes of cocoa, espresso bean, dried lavender and rose petals, while moving into the finish with minerality, spice and cigar box. The 2007 vintage is young and concentrated and should evolve beautifully for the next decade and a half. Opulence, intensity and power are the hallmarks of our 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon. ...More

An A+ vineyard from a tiny parcel of land on Sonoma Mountain named Farina. The farmer Joe Votek is the same farmer for our Bald Mountain Syrah vineyard. It was picked the first week of October and fermented in barrel for 3 months. It was aged in the same barrels for 18 months before bottling in April 2010. 40% new oak from Burgundy was used on this stunning wine. ...More

On the back side of the Hossfeld Vineyard lies a steeply terraced block of old vine Cabernet Sauvignon that sits across a gorge from a 19th century miniature Roman coliseum. Like this landmark, the 2009 rendition of Coliseum Cabernet is a pure mix of power and grace delivered seamlessly to the glass. Dark purple to the rim, immediately you are drawn to the core of this wine which is comprised of crushed dark fruits, floral notes, anise and subtle spices from perfectly seasoned French oak barrels. The mid palate embraces a multilayered texture, loads of soft and supple tannin and well integrated oak followed by a cocoa powder finish that takes this wine to the next level. It is a young and eager wine at this point, so cellaring for 4-5 years is recommended. Look for it to evolve further for ...More

The 2009 California Blue Label Pinot Noir is sourced from three of California’s best AVA’s: Santa Rita Hills, Edna Valley, and Sonoma Coast. The richness from the Santa Hills Cuvee is balanced perfectly by the bright, acid driven cuvees from the Edna Valley and the supple fruit-­‐forward wines from the Sonoma Coast. This wine was entirely produced, cellared and bottled by Evening Land. Aromas of fresh red fruits and savory herbs lead to flavors of cranberry, pomegranate, and Bing cherries. ...More

The 2009 Pirouette offers vibrant aromas of black cherry, violets, and incense that leap from the glass. Ripe currant flavors, hints of black olive, roasted coffee bean and vanilla nuances provide layers of depth, with excellent structure and polished tannins contributing to its lengthy finish. ...More

The 2009 Vietti Nebbiolo Perbacco offers up generous fruit along with menthol, spices and hard candy, showing notable intensity while retaining an essentially mid-weight style. Round, suave tannins add to the long and refined finish. ...More

Very dark garnet in color, with a big, brooding, black cherry nose, it shows hints of cola, exotic spices, black coffee, and toast. The palate is rich, juicy, and highly extracted, with bright berries and cream flavors. A wine with intense structure but no trace of harshness, and its finish just goes on and on. ...More

The wine has a fresh, fruity nose, a brilliant pale straw color, a clean taste, a mouth-filling texture and a crisp finish. One glass seems to invite a second. Enjoy this wine chilled and young. ...More

The 'Les Clos' is rich, with great finesse on the nose and a long, satisfying finish with complex aromas of fresh nuts and toasted bread. ...More

Very dark garnet in color, this Pinot is juicy and ripe, lush and full. The nose is café mocha, clove, and cherry cola, and it’s very plush and rich in the mouth, with black cherry and cocoa flavors. The finish is soft and smooth, with bit of spicy oak. ...More

The nose reveals ripe plum, baked cherries, crème de cassis and faint asphalt, and the palate is dense, showing rich flavors of currants, plum, mineral notes and a hint of cedar and cigar box. An ultra-silky finish discloses notes of tobacco and bittersweet chocolate. ...More

Very bright pomegranate cherry fruit, brown sugary-caramel oak. Fragrant Asian spices - Chinese 5-spice in milk chocolate/cocoa; Mouthfeel is still a bit young and chewy, but quite drinkable now. Very mouthfilling! ...More