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Aromas of pine forest, black currant, sage, and vanilla abound. The flavors ar... Aromas of pine forest, black currant, sage, and vanilla abound. The flavors are saturated with blackberry and currant, complexed with difficult to describe earth notes. The structure is firm, as to be expected of the current forty-year-old, dry-farmed... more

Deep red with purple hue. This Cabernet is abundant with aromas of black cherr... Deep red with purple hue. This Cabernet is abundant with aromas of black cherry, mocha, with subtle hints of mint and floral. This Cabernet is graceful and elegant with black cherry flavors on the entry. On the palate, this wine is luscious in the... more

Ripe, dark and wonderfully herbaceous, the 2016 Salus Cabernet Sauvignon is re... Ripe, dark and wonderfully herbaceous, the 2016 Salus Cabernet Sauvignon is redolent of the tradition but undeniably Napa in its abundant exuberance. Deep black and blue fruits rich with confection swirl around a plushly textured core, given lift and... more

The Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet shows the typical thorny stemfruit that is... The Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet shows the typical thorny stemfruit that is a Howell Mountain hallmark. Deep, dark nuances of iron, graphite and crushed rock dance around the core of black fruit that coats the palate. The 2018 exhibits the racy... more

The 2018 Howell Mountain is a full-throttle Merlot experience with all the tan... The 2018 Howell Mountain is a full-throttle Merlot experience with all the tannin structure and backbone that Howell Mountain brings. It couples an exotic perfume in the nose and dark cassis and wild bramble berry fruit in the mouth. Blend: 97% Merlot,... more

Wonderfully aromatic and expressive, the 2021 vintage opens with scents of swe... Wonderfully aromatic and expressive, the 2021 vintage opens with scents of sweet cassis, anise, blackberries, roasted coffee, blue herbs and barrel vanillin. On the palate, the tannins are firm, upfront and balanced throughout, with all pockets of the... more

The touchstone of the Textbook portfolio, restraint over power was the goal wh... The touchstone of the Textbook portfolio, restraint over power was the goal while crafting Oakville Mise en Place Cabernet Sauvignon. Incredibly rich color, it showcases aromas of black currants, juicy plums, dark chocolate and baking spices. Palate... more

The 2021 Spring Mountain Merlot is much darker than previous years. The nose i... The 2021 Spring Mountain Merlot is much darker than previous years. The nose is very complex, with loads of black plum and cinnamon spice. There is also aromatics of caramel, gravel and menthol that surround all the intense dark fruit. As always with... more

The 2020 Estate Merlot is ripe and lifted, with mulberry and kirsch, violets, ... The 2020 Estate Merlot is ripe and lifted, with mulberry and kirsch, violets, graphite, sage brush, and forest floor. The addition of Petit Verdot this year really amplifies the aromatics. Rich fruit is balanced by textbook supple mountain tannins, our... more

The 2021 Plump Jack Merlot is complex and layered. The nose leads with cherry,... The 2021 Plump Jack Merlot is complex and layered. The nose leads with cherry, raspberry, and boysenberry, followed by sweet earth and dried herbs. The oak barrels bring depth to the nose by infusing notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, pie crust, vanilla,... more

With a little air this wine is bursting with aromas of raspberry, cranberry, r... With a little air this wine is bursting with aromas of raspberry, cranberry, red currant, while candy cherries dance in the background. Subtle hints of dried herbs. The wine is light and smooth on the pallet with a bright acidic finish that is... more

Santa Rosa Plum and Black cherry (almost like a cherry pie). Cassis and black ... Santa Rosa Plum and Black cherry (almost like a cherry pie). Cassis and black currants. Sweet complex vanilla oak and dried sweet tobacco and brown spice(cinnamon/clove). This wine should be a crowd pleaser. Again this wine has a palate like no other.... 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

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

This exquisite, sophisticated Merlot begins with aromas of dark cherry, raspbe... This exquisite, sophisticated Merlot begins with aromas of dark cherry, raspberry and sweet ripe tomato supported by floral undertones of lilies, violets and fallen leaves. The tannins have an elegant density with a softness that is supported by fresh... more

The 2021 Sailors Grave is a classic Napa Cabernet, showcasing aromas of red an... The 2021 Sailors Grave is a classic Napa Cabernet, showcasing aromas of red and black currant, graphite, and sweet pipe tobacco. In the mouth, the wine exhibits luscious and layered flavors of juicy blackberry, ripe Bing cherries, and freshly ground... more

Swirl, sip and taste notes of black currant, a bundle of blackberries, cocoa n... Swirl, sip and taste notes of black currant, a bundle of blackberries, cocoa nibs and even a hint of graham cracker. We recommend you pair it with a sweet and spicy flavor profile, like Korean short ribs, or for a simpler night in, it goes perfectly... more

The 2021 Alexander Valley Merlot offers notes of violets, marionberries and fr... The 2021 Alexander Valley Merlot offers notes of violets, marionberries and fresh plums with hints of black cardamon pods, cedar, green tobacco and white sage. Medium-to-full bodied with silky smooth texture and supple tannins. Blend: 97% Merlot, 3%... more

Chateau St. Jean Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas or rich p... Chateau St. Jean Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas or rich plum, cassis, dark toffee, nutmeg and cedar. Bold, full and round, the palate bursts with black cherry cobbler, cocoa nibs, fresh leather with a hint of anise. This wine is... 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