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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

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

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 grapes for this delicious Bordeaux-inspired blend come from several of Dry... The grapes for this delicious Bordeaux-inspired blend come from several of Dry Creek Vineyard's most prized estate and hillside vineyards in the Dry Creek Valley. At first swirl, the wine displays aromas of black currant, black cherry, and blackberry.... more

This is a more accessible, but still well-structured version of their traditio... This is a more accessible, but still well-structured version of their traditional Cabernet, with the true Bordeaux traits of herbs and forest floor to go with its berry fruit. It remains typically Storybook in its clean, focused mouth feel that... 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

Primary aromas of candied lime peel, mango, lemon curd, pomelo, and lemongrass... Primary aromas of candied lime peel, mango, lemon curd, pomelo, and lemongrass emerge from the glass. Subtle hints of fresh baked croissant, orange marmalade, honey, and nutmeg linger in the background. The palate shows bright, fresh citrusy flavors,... more

The texture is both balanced and mouth-filling. The flavor is the highlight th... The texture is both balanced and mouth-filling. The flavor is the highlight though, and almost from the start there’s complexity with a wide range of flavors. The summer was warm in 2020, but a cold spell delayed the harvest until late September, so... more

The Elevage Blanc blend challenges the typical conception of white wines with ... The Elevage Blanc blend challenges the typical conception of white wines with its age-worthiness and its balanced richness. A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris, this wine is bursting with spicy tropical fruit aromas and bright citrus flavors,... 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

The 2021 Alexander Valley Merlot offers notes of violets, marionberries and fr... The 2021 Alexander Valley Merlot offers notes of violets, marionberries and fresh plums with hints of black cardamon pods, cedar, green tobacco and white sage. Medium-to-full bodied with silky smooth texture and supple tannins. Blend: 97% Merlot, 3%... more

Chateau St. Jean Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas or rich p... Chateau St. Jean Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas or rich plum, cassis, dark toffee, nutmeg and cedar. Bold, full and round, the palate bursts with black cherry cobbler, cocoa nibs, fresh leather with a hint of anise. This wine is... more

A perennial wine of Gundlach Bundschu's portfolio, this Cabernet Sauvignon con... A perennial wine of Gundlach Bundschu's portfolio, this Cabernet Sauvignon consistently garners high praise from critics. The naturally cool climate of our Rhinefarm vineyards creates ideal conditions for the slow ripening of fruit, which translates... more

Deep ruby/purple core with a black secondary color, and lighter toward the rim... Deep ruby/purple core with a black secondary color, and lighter toward the rim with moderate plus viscosity and slow-forming, moderately stained tears. Very aromatic and complex with ripe black cherry and cassis fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, and licorice... more

Opaque purple-ruby. Mouthwatering aromas of pretty cassis, deep berry, cedary ... Opaque purple-ruby. Mouthwatering aromas of pretty cassis, deep berry, cedary spice, dill, brown sugar and toasted bread. On the palate, a surprisingly fruity, easy front palate transitions smoothly to dark, dried fig and blueberry fruit on the... more

This Bordeaux-inspired blend combines four royal grapes— Cabernet Sauvignon,... This Bordeaux-inspired blend combines four royal grapes— Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec— to create a muscular, fruity, and memorable wine. It’s got big tannins balanced with a fruit-forward nose. This wine is an elegant... more

The 2019 Left Bank Red has that familiar old-world, wild berry charm, and pair... The 2019 Left Bank Red has that familiar old-world, wild berry charm, and pairs it with attractive elements of cherry, cedar, and minerality. Blend: 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon A strapping red, with loamy notes to the dark fruit and ripe berry... more

The 2020 Scattered Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon is leading with an inviting dark c... The 2020 Scattered Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon is leading with an inviting dark color profile on the appearance, the aromas are filled with bold black and red fruit notes. On the palate, expect nuances of black cherry, ripe plum and wild berry coupled... 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