Chalk Hill Estate Bottled Merlot 2006

Our Merlot's soft yet elegant structure is created in the vineyard through low yields, abundant sun exposure, canopy management and hang time. The wine presents a balance and elegance between ripe Merlot fruit and site-specific earthiness. Aromas of summer brush, huckleberry, eucalyptus and a slight smokiness are matched on the ... more

Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

The final blend showcases aromas of black berries, toasty oak, mint, white pepper and cocoa. Black fruit, cassis, caramel, vanilla, brown spices and hints of rose petals coat the palate as ripe supple tannins extend throughout the long finish. more

Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Merlot 2004

The grapes were given a five-day cold soak before fermentation, fermented on their own natural yeast, and aged nineteen months in French oak barrels. The wine was bottled with neither fining nor filtration on May 8, 2006. more

Pahlmeyer Red 2003

The 2003 Proprietary Red (86.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, aged in 100% new Taransaud barrels) is a killer. Deep ruby/purple-colored, with a big, smoky, fragrant nose of creme de cassis, smoked meats, plum, and licorice, it boasts great intensity, rich, full-bodied, ... more

Lewis Cellars Alec's Blend 2007

These days drifting the rear wheel of his 4-stroke bike on a dirt oval is Alec's idea of fun, while his 2007 vintage wine is a straight-line sprint to pleasure. 70% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot, this is one sweet ride, loaded with wild blackberries and laced with ... more

Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay 2007

The 2007 Alexander Valley Chardonnay is a delicious wine with floral and fruit aromas of orange blossom, citrus, pear, figs, green apple, and a hint of toasted marshmallow and caramel. Generous on the palate, creamy vanilla undertones balance layers of toast and spice on the finish. Food pairings: This wine ... more

Lokoya Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

A great vintage for Mount Veeder, this wine has all of the wonderful cassis, floral and berry characters, great acid and a nice touch of texture on the finish. The Mount Veder tannins are in place and add to this wine's already boisterous structure.  more

O'Shaughnessy Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Deep, dark ruby red color with a vibrant purple hue and an almost opaque core. Complex aromas of black cherry, black currant, tobacco, sandalwood, leather, smoked meats and chocolate. This wine has a purity of place and minerality with black pepper, orange rind and soy sauce qualities. Mixed red berry ... more

Swanson Vineyards Alexis 2003

Voluptuous, celebratory and exquisitely finessed, our bewitchingly original cabernet sauvignon blend stands among Napa Valley's blockbuster cabernets. The potion changes ever so slightly from year to year, but it always highlights the very finest of our celebrated cabernet sauvignon vineyard along the Oakville Bench. Alexis has drawn a cult-like following ... more

Lokoya Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Tannins are well developed in the vineyard on Diamond Mountain. This is carried over in the wines in the form of a lushness and weight that distinguish this mountain from others in Napa Valley. Black cherry, cocoa, toast and spice are all woven together in a complex tapestry in the ... more

Marston Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

The 2005 Marston Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits a deep, dark saturated color; the bouquet is complex, full of intense aromatics of crushed stone, cherry, cassis and licorice. The wine is full-bodied, the integration of wood, acidity, tannin and alcohol is well balanced. The wine is a classic expression of ... more

DuMol Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2007

Bright garnet color that darkens in the glass; Orange peel, fresh raspberry and briary aromas darken to kirsch, clove and blackberry. Great purity of Pinot fruit: sweet plum, spicy cola and wild berry flavors that are vivid and juicy lead to black tea, dried cherry and licorice complexity. At once ... more