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The 2018 Howell Mountain is a full-throttle Merlot experience with all the tan... The 2018 Howell Mountain is a full-throttle Merlot experience with all the tannin structure and backbone that Howell Mountain brings. It couples an exotic perfume in the nose and dark cassis and wild bramble berry fruit in the mouth. Blend: 97% Merlot,... more

Bright red berry aromas, cherry and raspberry, dried floral tones intertwined ... Bright red berry aromas, cherry and raspberry, dried floral tones intertwined withhints of mocha, vanilla and cola. On the palate, I find the wine both relaxed and invigorating. There is a wonderful round midpalate that is well-balanced on a beam of... 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

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

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

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

With a little air this wine is bursting with aromas of raspberry, cranberry, r... With a little air this wine is bursting with aromas of raspberry, cranberry, red currant, while candy cherries dance in the background. Subtle hints of dried herbs. The wine is light and smooth on the pallet with a bright acidic finish that is... 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

Frank Family's first vintage of this wine in nearly two decades, this opens wi... Frank Family's first vintage of this wine in nearly two decades, this opens with fresh plums that intertwine with coffee and cedar. An effortless mix of blackberries and baking spice, the Merlot is complex and elegant, offering smooth layers of... more

Aromas of pine forest, black currant, sage, and vanilla abound. The flavors ar... Aromas of pine forest, black currant, sage, and vanilla abound. The flavors are saturated with blackberry and currant, complexed with difficult to describe earth notes. The structure is firm, as to be expected of the current forty-year-old, dry-farmed... more

The 2021 Sailors Grave is a classic Napa Cabernet, showcasing aromas of red an... The 2021 Sailors Grave is a classic Napa Cabernet, showcasing aromas of red and black currant, graphite, and sweet pipe tobacco. In the mouth, the wine exhibits luscious and layered flavors of juicy blackberry, ripe Bing cherries, and freshly ground... more

Deep red with purple hue. This Cabernet is abundant with aromas of black cherr... Deep red with purple hue. This Cabernet is abundant with aromas of black cherry, mocha, with subtle hints of mint and floral. This Cabernet is graceful and elegant with black cherry flavors on the entry. On the palate, this wine is luscious in the... more

Ripe, dark and wonderfully herbaceous, the 2016 Salus Cabernet Sauvignon is re... Ripe, dark and wonderfully herbaceous, the 2016 Salus Cabernet Sauvignon is redolent of the tradition but undeniably Napa in its abundant exuberance. Deep black and blue fruits rich with confection swirl around a plushly textured core, given lift and... more

The Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet shows the typical thorny stemfruit that is... The Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet shows the typical thorny stemfruit that is a Howell Mountain hallmark. Deep, dark nuances of iron, graphite and crushed rock dance around the core of black fruit that coats the palate. The 2018 exhibits the racy... more

Rich, lush and structured, the 2017 vintage displays intense aromas of black c... Rich, lush and structured, the 2017 vintage displays intense aromas of black currant, cassis and crushed violet. This wine is velvety with a smooth, lingering finish of herbal notes, vanilla, and cocoa. Made with 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. A mid-volume,... more

The 2020 Knights Valley Reserve is full of richness and depth, with a very pre... The 2020 Knights Valley Reserve is full of richness and depth, with a very present, earthy minerality. The nose and palate are full of ripe red currant, black cherry, and blackberries. The fruit is vibrant and juicy, supported by warmer spiced notes of... more

This exquisite, sophisticated Merlot begins with aromas of dark cherry, raspbe... This exquisite, sophisticated Merlot begins with aromas of dark cherry, raspberry and sweet ripe tomato supported by floral undertones of lilies, violets and fallen leaves. The tannins have an elegant density with a softness that is supported by fresh... more