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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

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

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

An immediately appealing nose of sugarplum and wild strawberry, herbes de Prov... An immediately appealing nose of sugarplum and wild strawberry, herbes de Provence and charcuterie. The mouth shows notes of milk chocolate and red cherry, deepened with olive tapenade and sweet green herbs. Some youthful Grenache tannins come out on... 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

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

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

On the nose, there are enticing aromas of star anise, forest floor, and black ... On the nose, there are enticing aromas of star anise, forest floor, and black licorice together with perfumed violets and dark ripe raspberry. This captivating nose is followed by mouth-filling flavors of juicy blackberry and sweet cinnamon and nutmeg... more

A pretty nose that speaks clearly of Mourvèdre in its elderberry and blackcur... A pretty nose that speaks clearly of Mourvèdre in its elderberry and blackcurrant fruit and its eucalyptus and soy marinade umami notes. On the palate, black cherry and musky mulberry fruit, new leather, and a loamy richness that suggests a lovely... more

Apex pours a dark purple-black into the glass. Licorice, plumbs, wet stones, a... Apex pours a dark purple-black into the glass. Licorice, plumbs, wet stones, and blackberries lead the way, with smoked meat and wild blueberries framed by medium-firm tannins. Very full-bodied and super smooth. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon (40% Blue Dog... more

The 2017 Clydesdale is a dynamic Syrah made from our favorite estate vineyard ... The 2017 Clydesdale is a dynamic Syrah made from our favorite estate vineyard blocks. A decadent bouquet of berry compote, sage, hoisin sauce and smoked meats are lifted by hints of violet. The wine is dense and framed by firm tannins which carry... more

This dark brooding Syrah is a classic representation of this varietal. Dark ar... This dark brooding Syrah is a classic representation of this varietal. Dark aromas of black fruit, cedar chips, and earth develop into flavors of black cherry, blueberry pie, with a hint of sweet tar. This wine is great gate-way wine to the Syrah... more

The Tablas Creek Vineyard 2021 Esprit de Tablas is the winery's flagship red b... The Tablas Creek Vineyard 2021 Esprit de Tablas is the winery's flagship red blend, chosen from the best lots of six estate-grown varieties propagated from budwood cuttings from the Château de Beaucastel estate. The wine is based on the dark red... more

This well-structured blend has the same characteristics you have come to expec... This well-structured blend has the same characteristics you have come to expect from The Big Easy, rich dark fruit flavors with a touch of oak, and soft tannins that lead to a long lengthy finish. Blend: 62% Syrah, 24% Petite Sirah, 14% Grenache This... more

Savory dark cherry and white pepper notes in the nose. Rich and full body is b... Savory dark cherry and white pepper notes in the nose. Rich and full body is braced by a graphite and gravelly acidity – due to the older vines. This wine has the lowest alcohol and most natural acidity of all Kale wines Fresh but a little tight on... more

This wine presents with the deep, rich color that is a hallmark of Larner Gren... This wine presents with the deep, rich color that is a hallmark of Larner Grenache. The nose shows forest floor, graphite, lavender, and dried black and blue fruit. The mouth is medium-weight, with plenty of acid and tannin to leave a long finish. The... more

Deep, dark and luxurious, this wine offers alluring aromas of blackberry, blac... Deep, dark and luxurious, this wine offers alluring aromas of blackberry, black cherry, blueberry, currant and cocoa powder, with underlying hints of saddle leather, cinnamon and clove. The voluptuous dark berry notes are echoed on the palate where... more

Syrah and Petite Sirah bring the juicy, structured base to which we blend in s... Syrah and Petite Sirah bring the juicy, structured base to which we blend in small amounts of Merlot for a fleshy midpalate, Cab Franc for aromatics and tannin, and finally a touch of Barbera for acidity and balance. This big, dark, immensely ripe and... more

Expressive Cabernet with juicy fruit notes, fine tannins and a muscular mid-pa... Expressive Cabernet with juicy fruit notes, fine tannins and a muscular mid-palate. Layered flavors of plums, dark cherry and vanilla. Expect a long and balanced finish. Blend: 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9.5% Petit Vedot, 9.5% Syrah With small percentages... more

Gregory Graham Crimson Hill Vineyard Syrah is very concentrated with dark choc... Gregory Graham Crimson Hill Vineyard Syrah is very concentrated with dark chocolate, blackberry, capers, and soy aromas. The silky rich fruit flavors consist of layers of sweet plum and blackberry, with toasted oak and mocha. This full-structured wine... more