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Deeply colored in the glass, this shows off heady aromatics of creosote and smoked brisket alongside Turkish coffee and violets. The palate is nicely textured, with a great sense of weight and flavor density. Drinking beautifully... Read More

Few endeavors in our craft are more satisfying than working with a vineyard as it matures and develops the character of its land. Our Emerald Ridge Vineyard exemplifies this process. Situated on an east facing ridge right in the... Read More

The red grape Mourvèdre is still one of the best-kept secrets of the wine world. Often used as a blending grape to add depth to a fruitier grape variety, we bottle this grape by itself to showcase everything it has to say... Read More

Gorgeous deep red color. Savory black fruit, ripe fig, cocoa powder, touch of fresh ground coffee, vanilla, clove and ginger spice. Lush, yet elegant body with flavors of black cherry, dried fig, black pepper, vanilla, and clove.... Read More

In 1976 Dr Thomas Fogarty, a practicing heart surgeon and noted inventor of medical devices decided that he would dedicate his approximately 350 acres in the north end of the Santa Cruz Mountains to open space. For inclusion in... Read More

A seductive and silky wine with red cherry and cranberry aromas that offer plenty of appeal. Cherry and spice flavors mingle on the palate showing intensity, depth and plenty of structure. Smoothly textured tannins are evident,... Read More

A sophisticated stuff that lives up to Oakville's reputation. It tastes rich and alluring from the first whiff of black currant and espresso to the ultrasmooth mouthfeel and elegant finish. Think extra-fine tannins, opulent... Read More

Tasting Note: Loaded with very ripe dark raspberry and cherry aromas, plus notes of cinnamon, clove, cedar, cocoa nibs, and vanilla, the aromas on this fully ripe Cabernet show intensity and integration even at this early date.... Read More

Tasting Note: This beautifully balanced Cabernet Sauvignon draws you in with a bouquet of fresh blackberries, plum, boysenberry, and just a touch of eucalyptus. The palate leads into soft vanilla and coffee bean accompanied by... Read More

In 1976 Dr Thomas Fogarty, a practicing heart surgeon and noted inventor of medical devices decided that he would dedicate his approximately 350 acres in the north end of the Santa Cruz Mountains to open space. For inclusion in... Read More

Hyde Estate Winery was founded by Larry Hyde in 1979, Hyde Vineyards produces some of the most coveted grapes in Napa Valley. Consisting of over 200 planted acres on several vineyard properties in Carneros, the Hyde family sells... Read More

2019 CABERNET SAUVIGNON 1,827 cases 750ml. 75 cases 1.5L • 50 3L bottles

Writing these notes, March 31, 2022, amidst a three-year cycle of less than normal rainfall, I read my notes from the 2019 growing season and am mindful... Read More

The 2019 Charlotte is minty fresh from the first tilt of the glass, with spicy florals and crushed black cherries forming its bouquet. It's soft textured, and round on the palate with a stimulating core of acidity and tart... Read More

The 2019 Zinfandel Estate Board & Batten, Radio-Coteau's Zinfandel-based red, is beautifully done. Sweet floral and spice notes lift a core of red-fleshed fruit. This attractive, mid-weight red will drink well right out... Read More

A gorgeous wine, the 2019 Chardonnay Bentrock Vineyard dazzles with its purity and translucence. Crushed rocks, lemon confit, white flowers and mint give the 2019 its brilliant, sculpted personality. Soaring aromatics and bright... Read More

Gandona's 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Encosta features scents of crushed stone and pencil shavings layered atop ripe plums and black cherries. While it's full-bodied, with some grainy tannins, it's not unapproachable,... Read More

Extremely aromatic and perfumed with floral, strawberry and hibiscus-water character. Lavender, too. Full-bodied with toned tannins that are tight and focused. Polished and lightly austere, in a serious and polished way. Pulls... Read More

This vineyard is on a west-facing slope, above the fog line, on the northern ridge of the Atlas Peak AVA, we farm Cabernet Sauvignon clones 412, 4, 8 and 337C planted mostly to roostocks 3309C and 1103P. The soils here, Hambright... Read More

The 2019 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills cuvée is a wonderful wine and a terrific introduction to the Racines Chardonnays. Creamy and layered in the glass, the 2019 has so much to offer. Lemon confit, white flowers, mint, white... Read More

The 2019 Dominus is shockingly primary. A wine of tremendous density and power, the 2019 is also a wine for readers who can be patient, as it won't be ready to drink for another 10-15 years! Dark fruit, leather, tobacco, incense,... Read More

A classic Rhone-style blend of Roussanne, Marsanne, and Viognier, this wine has a floral nose followed by tart citrus on the palate and a crisp finish.