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Ripe and succulent, the wine sports flavors of cassis, currant and black plum ... Ripe and succulent, the wine sports flavors of cassis, currant and black plum shaded with notes of vanilla crème, black licorice, cola and sweet earth. Open textured with smooth tannins and a juicy, inviting finish, this Trilogy will reward cellaring... more

Beautiful aromas of blackberry and black currant fruit. Cocoa powder and espre... Beautiful aromas of blackberry and black currant fruit. Cocoa powder and espresso, floral notes of violets and wild cherry blossoms! Rich, plush mouthfeel with a fabulous velvety texture. Layers of crushed red cherries and sweet blackberry fruit. Hints... more

The depth and complexity of this wine are immediately apparent with a rush of ... The depth and complexity of this wine are immediately apparent with a rush of crushed black cherry, fraises des bois, and wild mushroom on the nose. The palate opens, layer upon plush layer, with raspberry, strawberry, and lingonberry, all held... 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 is the AXR flagship wine, made with intention and showing a direct reflec... This is the AXR flagship wine, made with intention and showing a direct reflection of the prestigious vineyards it comes from: Oak Knoll, Yountville, Coombsville. Deep dark cherry with touches of magenta and Ferrari red on the rim. The nose shows... 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

Fog Catcher represents the best that the vineyard produces each year and has d... Fog Catcher represents the best that the vineyard produces each year and has depth, outstanding color and incredible age worthiness. The majority of this blend is composed of our four original blocks of Bordeaux plantings at Heart Hill, planted in... 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

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

The color is intense and beautiful, almost black with purple, reddish hues. Ar... The color is intense and beautiful, almost black with purple, reddish hues. Aromas of black cherry, cassis, piecrust, spice, and mint mingle and leap from the glass. The palate is full and concentrated with similar aromas but also featuring black... more

This wine is a lighter, more accessible, but well-structured version of our tr... This wine is a lighter, more accessible, but well-structured version of our 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

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

Rutherford dust typicity, beautiful opaque, dense ruby/purple color, a classic... Rutherford dust typicity, beautiful opaque, dense ruby/purple color, a classic sweet nose of blackcurrants, licorice and sweet oak. Elegant fresh raspberry, blueberry and cherry notes carry through the mid pallet. The wine finishes with long velvety... more

Elegant and inviting, the 2017 Cinq Cépages opens with beautiful aromas of fr... Elegant and inviting, the 2017 Cinq Cépages opens with beautiful aromas of fresh raspberry, red and black currant, sweet floral fruit, and notes of lavender. The lush mouthfeel is filled with supple fruit, warm milk chocolate, toasted chestnut and... more

The 2021 Jayson Red Wine is rich and fleshy, with mountain-grown Merlot at its... The 2021 Jayson Red Wine is rich and fleshy, with mountain-grown Merlot at its core. Expressive aromas of crushed black cherry, mushroom, and leather lead to a ripe, focused palate of black cherry and black currant laced with mocha and toasty spice.... 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

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

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

Wonderfully aromatic and expressive, the 2021 vintage opens with scents of swe... Wonderfully aromatic and expressive, the 2021 vintage opens with scents of sweet cassis, anise, blackberries, roasted coffee, blue herbs and barrel vanillin. On the palate, the tannins are firm, upfront and balanced throughout, with all pockets of the... more

The 2020 Maquette, is a beautiful “Right-Bank� blend with 20% Cabernet Fra... The 2020 Maquette, is a beautiful “Right-Bank� blend with 20% Cabernet Franc. With this addition the wine hits the palate with deep blackberry, and intense currant flavors, wrapped around bright layers of sweet spice, clove and mint. Beautifully... more