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Blueberry lace pasties, raspberry ganache, afternoon nap under a ‘47 studeba... Blueberry lace pasties, raspberry ganache, afternoon nap under a ‘47 studebaker, Moroccan tile, throwing a basket of kalamatas off of a balcony, beef wellington with Gordon Ramsey, black silk robe, Esther Perel’s voice, blueberry gentleman of the... more

This Cabernet blend is a good introduction to the vintage, and while it will i... This Cabernet blend is a good introduction to the vintage, and while it will improve over the course of three to eight years. Blend: 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 14% Malbec, 12% Petit Verdot, 8% Syrah, and 2% Cabernet Franc The 2017 Claret is a... more

The grapes for this delicious Bordeaux-inspired blend come from several of Dry... The grapes for this delicious Bordeaux-inspired blend come from several of Dry Creek Vineyard's most prized estate and hillside vineyards in the Dry Creek Valley. At first swirl, the wine displays aromas of black currant, black cherry, and blackberry.... more

Bright red berry aromas, cherry and raspberry, dried floral tones intertwined ... Bright red berry aromas, cherry and raspberry, dried floral tones intertwined withhints of mocha, vanilla and cola. On the palate, I find the wine both relaxed and invigorating. There is a wonderful round midpalate that is well-balanced on a beam of... more

This is a more accessible, but still well-structured version of their traditio... This is a more accessible, but still well-structured version of their traditional Cabernet, with the true Bordeaux traits of herbs and forest floor to go with its berry fruit. It remains typically Storybook in its clean, focused mouth feel that... more

This is the AXR flagship wine, made with intention and showing a direct reflec... This is the AXR flagship wine, made with intention and showing a direct reflection of the prestigious vineyards it comes from: Oak Knoll, Yountville, Coombsville. Deep dark cherry with touches of magenta and Ferrari red on the rim. The nose shows... more

With this bottling, the jammy character of Yountville Ranch Cabernet takes cen... With this bottling, the jammy character of Yountville Ranch Cabernet takes center stage, rounded out by Rockerbox Vineyard’s black currant tones and the beautiful aromatics of Hopper House fruit. Look for aromas of sweet hay, cherry, graphite and... more

One of the few remaining Clarets in California, this Cabernet Sauvignon-based ... One of the few remaining Clarets in California, this Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend is a time capsule of a great old style of wine. Aromatically the wine has notes of sweet, chocolate cherry cake with dried mint and fine loose tobacco. On the palate,... more

A perennial wine of Gundlach Bundschu's portfolio, this Cabernet Sauvignon con... A perennial wine of Gundlach Bundschu's portfolio, this Cabernet Sauvignon consistently garners high praise from critics. The naturally cool climate of our Rhinefarm vineyards creates ideal conditions for the slow ripening of fruit, which translates... more

Deep ruby/purple core with a black secondary color, and lighter toward the rim... Deep ruby/purple core with a black secondary color, and lighter toward the rim with moderate plus viscosity and slow-forming, moderately stained tears. Very aromatic and complex with ripe black cherry and cassis fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, and licorice... more

Opaque purple-ruby. Mouthwatering aromas of pretty cassis, deep berry, cedary ... Opaque purple-ruby. Mouthwatering aromas of pretty cassis, deep berry, cedary spice, dill, brown sugar and toasted bread. On the palate, a surprisingly fruity, easy front palate transitions smoothly to dark, dried fig and blueberry fruit on the... more

This Bordeaux-inspired blend combines four royal grapes— Cabernet Sauvignon,... This Bordeaux-inspired blend combines four royal grapes— Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec— to create a muscular, fruity, and memorable wine. It’s got big tannins balanced with a fruit-forward nose. This wine is an elegant... more

A gorgeous Rosé wine with charming aromatics of white peach, subtle mandarin ... A gorgeous Rosé wine with charming aromatics of white peach, subtle mandarin orange, and fresh rose petals. A slight effervescence on the palate is complemented by more ripe peach, candied red fruit and tart raspberry. The finish is exceptionally... more

Deep ruby/purple with black hue at the core and moderately stained tears on th... Deep ruby/purple with black hue at the core and moderately stained tears on the glass. Very aromatic with ripe black, red cherry and blackcurrant fruit, vanilla and cinnamon spice with cedar, autumn leaves, oak, graphite, red licorice and cocoa. Full... more

Luscious aromas of raspberry, plum and cassis fill your senses with a touch of... Luscious aromas of raspberry, plum and cassis fill your senses with a touch of cedar and vanilla. Layers of ripe cherries, red currants and berry jam provide a rich mouth feel. Ripe tannins focus the palate and provide a lengthy finish of spice and... more

Ashes & Diamonds' Cabernet Franc is a naturally restrained, balanced wine with... Ashes & Diamonds' Cabernet Franc is a naturally restrained, balanced wine with subtle power and aromatic finesse that comes from the volcanic clay and sandy loam soils of select vineyards in Napa Valley’s cooler south side (Los Carneros, Oak Knoll... more

This wine is a lighter, more accessible, but well-structured version of our tr... This wine is a lighter, more accessible, but well-structured version of our traditional Cabernet, with the true Bordeaux traits of herbs and forest floor to go with its berry fruit. It remains typically Storybook in its clean, focused mouth feel, that... more

The color is intense and beautiful, almost black with purple, reddish hues. Ar... The color is intense and beautiful, almost black with purple, reddish hues. Aromas of black cherry, cassis, piecrust, spice, and mint mingle and leap from the glass. The palate is full and concentrated with similar aromas but also featuring black... more

This is classic Cabernet Franc: Light, lean stonefruit like white cherries on ... This is classic Cabernet Franc: Light, lean stonefruit like white cherries on the nose under a canopy of sage, jalapeño, violets, and eucalyptus. Full-bodied and structured through the mid-palate before an elongated finish that will reward aging for... more

The 2019 Domaine Curry Cabernet Sauvignon is being hailed as one of the finest... The 2019 Domaine Curry Cabernet Sauvignon is being hailed as one of the finest of the decade — a great relief since the 2020 vintage was severely impacted by smoke from the fires that ravaged many of California’s wine growing regions. Blend: 85%... more