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The wine opens with flavors of black pepper and teriyaki beef jerky, angelica ... The wine opens with flavors of black pepper and teriyaki beef jerky, angelica root with charred maple smoke and sweet brandy. This is followed by an incredible intensity of rich tannins with pepper, brown spice, and a long smokey finish. A luscious,... more

Sweet aromatics of caramel give way to a robust brandy layered with flavors of... Sweet aromatics of caramel give way to a robust brandy layered with flavors of caramelized fruit, dried fig, toasted oak, and brown spice. Proof: 86 Gallo has once again struck gold with Speculator, a cocktail-worthy blend of quality brandies that aged... more

Black and red currant emerge in the nose as hints of sweet, dry basil and blac... Black and red currant emerge in the nose as hints of sweet, dry basil and black pepper cavort their way upwards. Herbal hues of cassis bud and thyme frame the flavors of dark chocolate, rich cherry, and sweet earth. In the background, complex strokes... more

Deep purple color right to the rim. Aromatically, this is dark black fruits li... Deep purple color right to the rim. Aromatically, this is dark black fruits like mulberry, boysenberry, blueberry, and black-skinned plums, all very fresh, without a hint of raisin. Cedar and some new oak, fresh tobacco, and vanilla top off the nose,... 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 2021 Chaos Theory has a dark garnet core with a ruby rim and an intense bo... The 2021 Chaos Theory has a dark garnet core with a ruby rim and an intense bouquet of ripe red fruits, dark cherry, plum, and licorice. Secondary notes of leather, toasted marshmallow, wild herbs, and florals, followed by hints of caramel apple, Asian... 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 wine is full-bodied, concentrated, and gorgeous, with jammy, ripe black f... This wine is full-bodied, concentrated, and gorgeous, with jammy, ripe black fruits, sweet currants, pepper spice, and mouthcoating deliciousness. Blend: 76% Zinfandel, 14% Charbono, 8% Petite Sirah, 2% Syrah more

Aromatics of boysenberry jam, graham cracker, dried cranberry, blueberry, thym... Aromatics of boysenberry jam, graham cracker, dried cranberry, blueberry, thyme, star anise. On the palate, strawberry jam, peach cobbler, pie crust, licorice. Rich and giving with crunchy tannins and lift. Finishes with blue fruit and structure.... more

Ridge Pagani Ranch Zinfandel offers rich plum and pipe tobacco on the nose. Fu... Ridge Pagani Ranch Zinfandel offers rich plum and pipe tobacco on the nose. Full-bodied on the palate with boysenberry, ripe black cherry, and pepper. Well-balanced with lively acidity and a long, layered finish. Blend: 90% Zinfandel, 5% Petite Sirah,... 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

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

Produced from a blend of three clones. This wine is dark purple with notes of ... Produced from a blend of three clones. This wine is dark purple with notes of bing cherries and red currants. The oak is present but integrated. The 2021 Pinot Noir Cahill Lane Vineyard is a nuanced, sensual wine. Bright red/purplish fruit, blood... more

A blend coming from both the Tensley and Colson Canyon vineyards. Made up of G... A blend coming from both the Tensley and Colson Canyon vineyards. Made up of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, this blend results in silky, feminine, and sweet jammy red berry notes. It is full bodied yet elegant and light. A wine built for enjoyment,... more

This blend is comprised of 3D, Machado, Hapgood and Perilune vineyards. While ... This blend is comprised of 3D, Machado, Hapgood and Perilune vineyards. While each lot is handled separately and in a completely uniform fashion in the winery, each contributes vastly different expressions which ultimately harmonize in the finished... more

A gentle lick of lemon, hitting a glassy lake with your spoon to crack it like... A gentle lick of lemon, hitting a glassy lake with your spoon to crack it like a creme brûlée, jungle shenanigans, squeezing wet clay between your fingers, suite in Chateau D’lf, space drugs, orange peel flambé, accidentally finishing the bottle... more

Flat Top Hills Red Blend is a mouth-watering, medium to full-bodied wine with ... Flat Top Hills Red Blend is a mouth-watering, medium to full-bodied wine with cinnamon stick and spice components that marry well with generous, dark fruit and bright raspberry notes. This well-structured, balanced wine satisfies the palate with a... 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 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

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