Robert Foley Vineyards Claret 2005

The 2005 vintage produced some beautifullly extracted red wine wines with superb balance. This vintage of Claret is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot, opaque and ripe as can be. Aromas of super ripe black cherries introduce this big broad Cabernet and there are plenty of youthful ... more

Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2007

Shafer’ssingle-vineyard Carneros-grown Chardonnay is produced from small-clustered clones of grapes selected for their low yields and distinctive flavors. Fermentation takes place within individual oak and stainless steel barrels using native yeasts. The wine matures on the lees for 14 months and since it undergoes no malolactic fermentation this Chardonnay retains ... more

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

The 2003 Cask 23 is a wine of rich flavors and luscious, supple tannins. It opens with welcoming aromas of savory spices that marry with floral notes and sweet dark fruit. These aromas evolve into warm scents of vanilla, espresso, and truffle with more time in the glass. This beautiful ... more

Lail Napa Valley Blueprint 2005

The 2005 Blueprint is seductive and approachable. The wine reveals dark notes of blackberries intermixed with vanilla, cacao and coconuts. In the mouth it is round with a pure attack and good balance finishing with raspberry and cherry flavors and well-integrated sweet tannins. more

Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1996

The 1996 is an intensely structured blend of Cabernet Sauvignon from our Howell Mountain vineyards (Tre Colline and Bancroft) and our St. Helena vineyards (Home and Chabot) with rich tannins and concentrated flavors of ripe cherries, black currants, mint and cedar. Vintage Release: September 2000. Winemaster's Comments "Since I began ... more

Caldwell Rocket Science 2006

Lifting off with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, pipe tobacco and vanilla. The rocket boosters kick into high gear with flavors of succulent red fruit, savory herbs, clove and vanilla. With a wonderful note of bright acidity to balance the rich dark fruits, this wine has the fuel needed to ... more

Hundred Acre Kayli Morgan Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Hundred Acre Kayli Morgan Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is made exclusively from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in our own Kayli Morgan vineyard just north of St. Helena at the base of Howell Mountain. We implement sustainable farming techniques and except for the tilling of the ground, most work is done ... more

Marco Di Giulio Mark K. Vineyard Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

The 2001 Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic example of what this appellation has to offer. The aromas that jump out of the glass are pure Diamond Mountain District with loads of cherry cough drop and black cherry fruit. The oak adds layers of spice and a warm ... more

Fantesca Estate & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

The entry, mid-palate, and great, long finish each in their own make an exaggerated statement. Ripe black cherry predominates the mouthful of fruit. The tannins are indeed firm but well textured. The ample acidity fulfills the balance and structure. All combined, the layers of flavor hurdle into an extremely long ... more

Château d'Yquem Sauternes 2003

No tasting note was given., Subtle and racy, with lemon rind, vanilla cream and dried pineapple. Very spicy and intense. Full-bodied, with great length and flavor. Electrified yet refined, with medium sweetness and a wonderful finish. I love the class of this, and the length. Has afterburners. Best after 2010. more

Scholium Project Tenbrink Vineyards Babylon 2004

The wine went to barrel in 50% new oak and has remained without topping and sulfur, undisturbed since its original passage into barrel. It is beautifully fragrant, clean and direct”" hardly barbarian excect for its fierce intensity. It is ready to drink now and will reward you with a gladiatorial ... more

Hartwell Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

The premiere offering from our estate vineyard is a multi-layered, deep, ripe wine with plenty of complexity and generosity. Intense aromas of blackberries, currants, cassis and fig rise up from the glass, marrying with notes of clove, incense, and smoke. The mouth feel is equally as generous, coating the palate ... more