Sourced from Sonoma Coast Vineyards including select lots from Flowers' Estate Vineyards high above the True Sonoma Coast. Fruit was rigorously hand sorted and fully de-stemmed with no crushing. Moderate cold soaks (4-5 days), warm fermentations (85-90° F), and minimal punchdowns (twice a day or less) were done this year in...
The Cuvée Series was created to allow J. Lohr winemakers a chance to blend small premium lots into cuvées that represent the basic varietals grown in three different areas of Bordeaux. In this case, their Cuvée POM showcases the major varietals of the Pomerol region on the Right Bank. The major...
Dark black-ruby color. Generous ripe black cherry, blackberry and plum aromas, with subtle vanilla-oak and anise scents and overtones of coffee. Medium full-bodied on the palate, with melted tannins, a velvety texture, hints of vanilla, and ripe sweet black plum, cherry and currant flavors. Enjoy this Tapestry with everything from grilled...
The goal of Treana Red is to deliver, vintage after vintage, the best Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine in Paso Robles. Blended with Syrah for a complete, mouth-filling experience, our Treana Red is crafted to keep company with any wine from any region at any price point on the world stage. The wine...
Robert Hall Winery Meritage 2004
Robert Hall’s 2004 Meritage presents elegant aromas of black currant, cassis and ripe plum, complemented by intriguing earthy nuances of cedar and chocolate. The color is deep ruby red, dense, and reflects the intensity of this vintage, the vineyard, and the careful selection of their finest lots. On the palate the...
Harvest Notes * The 2006 growing season was marked by a very mild summer
* A mid-July heat spike accelerated ripening
* Mild temperatures throughout the fall allowed for a moderately paced harvest
* The long growing season yielded added complexity, intense flavors and excellent aroma development Sensory Profile * Dense...
Reminiscent of blackberry jam in its deep dark berry appearance, this wine offered the panel strong aromatic hints of raisin, fig, dried mushrooms, and black pepper that seemed to leap out of the glass. The tannins were smooth but firm, possessing a fruit stand of blackberries, rich dark cherry, black plum...
Murphy Goode Claret All In 2004
This delicious proprietary wine reflects Murphy Goode’s commitment to Bordeaux blended wines from the Alexander Valley. Winemaker David Ready Jr. created this Claret from distinctive lots of grapes grown by both their grower partners and at Murphy Ranch. He handpicked his favorite lots to make this composition 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19.2%...
Winemaker Notes: We complement this powerful fruit by using only small, thin-staved French oak barrels with which to age this wine. The resulting wine is supple, with flavors of cedar, black currant and dark chocolate. Look also for hints of smoky toastiness and concentrated black cherries.
The Peter Mondavi Family Generations is a tribute to family tradition and commitment to quality. A selective blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec and 1% Syrah creates a balanced wine that showcases its strength and elegance. This blend was aged for 23...
Ferrari-Carano's Trésor is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petite Verdot, and Cabernet Franc. The nose reflects aromas of slight chocolate-mint, and the finished product has a dark, glowing, garnet red appearance with flavors of black cherry and plum, mingled with warm cedar, eucalyptus and the sweet toast of French...
The 2005 Beaulieu Vineyard Reserve Tapestry weaves five classic varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec into an elegant, beautifully balanced wine. The deep, expressive aromas and flavors are filled with black cherry, briary blackberry, cassis, dark cocoa, violet and cedar character. Cabernet Sauvignon's deep berry and cassis...
Terlato Family Vineyards Meritage Angels Peak
In the royal court of red wines, Bordeaux is king. Blended from combinations of the five classic varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, Bordeaux epitomizes elegance, complexity and sophistication. A favorite Bordeaux of the family was the model for Terlato Family Vineyards Angels’ Peak, and the inaugural...
The 2005 Pickberry is dark in color with deep, sensual, dark cherry, dark berry, black plum, mocha, and vanilla aromas. With its complex, full, round, layered texture, it coats the palate with intoxicating flavors of black plum, cassis, currants, spice, and toast. This wine is built to last well into the...
Superior Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grapes are grown on LookOut Mountain to create this premier California-style red blend. Selected blocks are planted in volcanic soil on steep slopes with ideal western sunlight exposure, allowing the tiny berries to ripen evenly, producing a wine with intense concentration of fruit flavors. Slow ripening...
St Clement Oroppas Napa Valley Red Wine 2005
Rich and concentrated, Oroppas opens with aromas of black plum, vanilla, brown sugar and cinnamon. On the palate, flavors of black currant, roasted coffee and bittersweet chocolate are wrapped in velvety tannins. Notes of dark chocolate and raspberry jam lead to a long finish. A small amount of Cabernet Franc and...
The 2006 Isosceles is inky purple with a slight red hue around the rim. Aromas of blackberry, black plum, leather, mocha, and cassis combined with layers of caramel, vanilla and a touch of smoke resulting from the extended oak ageing. The entry is filled with red and black fruit. A balance...
Wild Horse Cheval Sauvage 2005
Wild Horse is a leader in the production of Central Coast Pinot Noir. Produced from only the finest lots of grapes and crafted with exacting care, Cheval Sauvage is the ultimate expression of Wild Horse Winery’s commitment to world-class Pinot Noir. Exceptional fruit and traditional winemaking techniques give their Cheval Sauvage...
Spring Mountain Vineyard Elevette 2003
The 2003 vintage of Elivette has a layered, complex structure built predominantly on Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is laden with aromas of baking spices, cocoa, sweet vanilla, licorice, black cherry and berry fruit, with subtle floral notes of stone fruit blossom. On the palate, the wine has a solid, polished attack,...
lu is blended from classic Bordeaux grape varietals, crafted from St. Supery’s estate-grown fruit by winemaker Michael Beaulac. These blends combine the best wines from their estate of each vintage. Elegant and stylish with pure, rich vibrant focused sweet cherry and blackberry fruit that is supple and polished. The aromas capture...
Each variety selected for this blend brings its individual characters and distinct personality: spiciness from the Syrah, cherry and raspberries from the Sangiovese and Barbera, blueberries from the Tannat, cassis from the Grenache and chocolate from Mourvèdre. A wonderful mix of the best each variety has to offer.
Horseplay Vineyards Rollicking Red 3L 2005
With a 20-year career crafting great red wines at some of Sonoma and Napa Valley’s leading wineries, Horse Play winemaker Melissa Bates knows how to tame a rambunctious young red. Utilizing traditional and cutting-edge artisan winemaking techniques Melissa fashions Rollicking Red with robust flavors balanced by silky tannins. Five months aging...
Stonestreet’s 2003 Legacy is the fourteenth release of their Bordeaux-style varietal blend. With this vintage, they selected five lots of wine from their estate vineyards in the eastern mountains and hills enclosing the southern end of the Alexander Valley. Elevation holds the key to this wine’s combination of boldness and elegance:...
This 2004 Legacy is the fifteenth release of our Bordeaux-style varietal blend. With this vintage, we selected four lots of wine from our estate vineyard in the Eastern Mountains and hills enclosing the Southern end of the Alexander Valley. Elevation holds the key to this wine’s combination of boldness and elegance....
2005 is a classic Oakville Cabernet vintage, so it is no surprise that this wine exhibits such heady aromas of ripe blackberry, cassis, black licorice and mocha. The mouth has superb structure, with plenty of the fine-grained, round, ripe tannins we have come to expect from the Schmidt Ranch vineyard. Lingering...
