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Dick & Mary Lou Vanderkous planted this extraordinary vineyard over 20 years a... Dick & Mary Lou Vanderkous planted this extraordinary vineyard over 20 years ago surrounding their home estate. They decided to plant the grapes they loved to drink. The majority of the vineyard is planted to Sangiovese and Merlot with a few rows of... more

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

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

Ruby red. Morello cherry with plum, cassis and savory herbs. The palate is pre... Ruby red. Morello cherry with plum, cassis and savory herbs. The palate is pretty and expressive, with the textured fruits in seamless integration with the natural acidity. A chocolatey ripeness develops with aeration in the glass though nicely... 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

Dark and deep purple. Dense but crunchy on the palate. Savory and juicy on the... Dark and deep purple. Dense but crunchy on the palate. Savory and juicy on the nose. Blend: 54% Zinfandel, 26% Petite Sirah, 14% Alicante Bouschet, 6% Syrah more

This classic Northern Rhône inspired wine opens with floral aromatics reminis... This classic Northern Rhône inspired wine opens with floral aromatics reminiscent of lavender, violets, cassis and lead pencil. On the palate, it presents focused dark stone fruit, light game and black and white pepper flavors and brisk balancing... more

Aromas and flavors of blueberry, blackberry, black cherry, lavender, dark choc... Aromas and flavors of blueberry, blackberry, black cherry, lavender, dark chocolate, vanilla, dried herb, baking spices, clove, earth, dried tobacco and smoke. Blend: 96% Syrah, 4% Viognier The nose on this single-vineyard expression is dense with dark... 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

Anna’s Red is a wine that does not highlight any distinctive varietal qualit... Anna’s Red is a wine that does not highlight any distinctive varietal quality but instead celebrates the contents of its blend. The majority of the wine is composed of Syrah and Mourvedre, bringing notes of boysenberry, blueberry, and sagebrush to... more

Gravity Red Blend is named for a remote, hard-to-reach block on Mount Peak's h... Gravity Red Blend is named for a remote, hard-to-reach block on Mount Peak's historic Monte Rosso Vineyard, where Petite Sirah vines cling to a steep slope on the edge of a canyon. Vintage 2019 opens with aromas of baked blueberry, freshly brewed... 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

This alluring Cabernet Sauvignon-driven blend draws you in with luxurious arom... This alluring Cabernet Sauvignon-driven blend draws you in with luxurious aromas of ripe red berries, cassis, violet, leather and cocoa powder. On the palate, the entry is silky and concentrated, with supple tannins framing the rich, red fruit flavors... 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

Cabernet grapes for “Cote DEL Sol�, this reserve-level Cabernet, are hand-... Cabernet grapes for “Cote DEL Sol�, this reserve-level Cabernet, are hand-harvested from the south facing side of the vines only, which grow on a narrow, twenty-two row slope on our Valley View Vineyard. This Cabernet is then co-fermented with... 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

Blend: 93% Zinfandel, 7% Syrah The 2021 Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley is fabulous... Blend: 93% Zinfandel, 7% Syrah The 2021 Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley is fabulous. Bold, rich and full of character, the 2021 is full of potential. Succulent red cherry, kirsch, menthol, dried herbs and cedar are all beautifully delineated. Elegant and... more

The JM offers intriguing warm aromas of crushed red and blue fruit, lavender a... The JM offers intriguing warm aromas of crushed red and blue fruit, lavender and roots. On the first taste the thought is of velvet – smooth and soft when brushed in one direction – coarse with texture, in this case dry tannins, when moving in the... more

This Rhône-style blend has a rich ruby color, highlighted by purple edges. No... This Rhône-style blend has a rich ruby color, highlighted by purple edges. Notes of boysenberry, bramble, and tobacco jump out of the glass. The wine is full bodied with rich tannins, offering flavors of black fruits, damp earth, and chocolate covered... more

Lush-textured tannins frame the 2020 Red C Red, which shows layers of black fr... Lush-textured tannins frame the 2020 Red C Red, which shows layers of black fruit flavors and spice. There’s a bit of an earthy note from the Syrah that balances the plush fruit notes and finishes long with black cherry and herbs at the end. Although... more