Hayman & Hill falls under the Constellation Wines umbrella and is named for David Hayman, an Australian winemaker who’s senior vice president of Pacific Wine Partners (a Constellation division), and Dennis Hill, chief winemaker for Blackstone (part of the Pacific Wine Partners portfolio). The duo collaborate on the winemaking and source...
Cambria Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard 2009
Julia’s 2005 Pinot Noir offers dark ripe Bing cherry, raspberry and strawberry flavors that open into an underlying earthiness. A round mid-palate leads to vanilla and cinnamon spice on the silky finish.
Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon
Very pretty aromatics of cassis, raspberry, and smoke on the nose. Layered flavors of plum and cocoa develop into a rich palette of dark fruits with a hint of vanilla. The tannins are substantial but well developed and are suspended well into the finish with a finely integrated acidity. Think about...
Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2008
Napa Valley’s 2006 vintage began with a wet winter that extended into spring, delivering more than twice the average rainfall for March and nearly four times the April average. The precipitation delayed bloom, but once the skies cleared, the vines had good fruit set and progressed slowly and steadily through slightly...
A satisfying Merlot that delivers layers of fruit flavors and aromas. The Stone Cellars Merlot is luscious and well-balanced with ripe strawberry and red cherry flavors, a soft-mid palate and finishing with a hint of baking spice. You'll enjoy sipping this wine as a pre-dinner aperitif or pairing it fruit-infused meat...
On the nose you will find aromas of blackberries, smoke, pressed meats with BBQ spices, blueberries and vanilla. Deep, full flavors of blackberries, chocolate, boysenberries and black licorice will lead to a long lingering finish.
Villa Mt Eden Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Chocolate, plum and toasted oak aromas spill out of this dense, ruby-hued wine. Flavors of black cherry, mushroom and a hint of smoky cedare are nicely integrated into this rich palate. The Cabernet Franc and other Bordeaux varieties add intensity and additional layers of complexity. The lingering, medium-full finish is handsomely...
Alexander Valley Vineyards 2 Barrel
There are folks who like a velvety, lush Merlot. And then there are those who prefer the gumption of a Syrah. For each, Alexander Valley Vineyards offers Two Barrel, a wine that blends the best of both in perfect harmony. Two Barrel was originally inspired by their Wine Club. Each spring,...
Artesa Chardonnay Los Carneros
Artesa's Chardonnay vineyards span the entire cool climate Carneros region. Temperatures are moderated by the adjoining San Pablo Bay, cool afternoon breezes and persistent morning fog. This climate yields grapes that have both enough cool hang time and sunshine to develop great depth of flavor with great natural acid. In response...
Atalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
A friendly wine, that makes a pleasing statement. Red fruit expression. Currants, leather, dried spice notes, then slightly mint, cedar tones, graceful cocoa powder structure - good length of lingering flavors.
Beringer Merlot Napa Valley 2009
Aromas of ripe plum, blueberry, vanilla bean, coco, mint, pipe tobacco Rich, ripe tannins, black cherry, spice and toffee flavors 84% Merlot, 13% Cabernet, 3% Cabernet Franc 33% new oak.
Davis Bynum Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2009
Davis Bynum's Chardonnay is driven by vineyard sites. The eastern parts of Russian River Valley, nearing Highway 101, tend to be slightly warmer than the very cool western reaches. While maintaining ample crispness due to balanced acidity, the additional warmth pushes the flavor profile toward tropical and the mouth-feel to a...
Aromas of green apple, pineapple and ripe stone fruit combine with a hint of cinnamon and toasted oak on the nose of this wine. The entry is bright and crisp with good acid and flavors of apricot, lemon and hints of mineral and wet stone. The wine finishes with multiple layers...
Copain Syrah Tous Ensemble 2010
With spicy, floral aromas accenting its briery dark fruit core, this velvety Syrah should be a fine companion to many a meal. While drinking well now, another year in the bottle will help integrate the flavors and provide great drinking over the next 3-5 years or more.
La Crema Pinot Noir Sonoma 2010
In the glass the 2007 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir offers expressive aromas of ripe cherry, spicy clove and licorice punctuated by fresh floral notes. Bright cherry continues in the mouth, joined by plum, orange peel and tea leaves, giving a mouth-watering juiciness to this wine. balanced acidity and sturdy tannins round...
