The 2019 Dominus is blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc, aged in 40% new French oak. Impressively dark-hued in the glass, it yields scents of cherries and cassis on the nose—or is it black... Read More
Pretty glossy and generous with some white pepper, dark chocolate, blackberries and tobacco. Savory plums, too. Rich and flavorful with dusty tannins on the medium-bodied palate. Quite resolved and savory with some vanilla spices... Read More
This blend of Nero d'Avola, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah has aromas of black-skinned fruit, graphite and cooking spice. On the smooth, easygoing palate, polished tannins gently support juicy black cherry, tobacco and... Read More
Mendocino fruit provides the backbone for this expressive Cabernet Sauvignon. To fully extract color and tannins, the juice was left in contact with the skins for an extended maceration period, drawing layers of aroma and flavors... Read More
We often look at our young Riesling to see a firm and apprehensive character. The 2019 is less so; the wine is a little looser and more forthcoming. The short heatwave in late January might have initiated a rapid onset of skin... Read More
This is mostly 48% Merlot with 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the rest bits of 8% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot. The aromas immediately grab the attention, with notes of black cherry, sautéed herb, licorice and plentiful baking... Read More
A floral nose offers aromas of violets, sweet pea flowers and ripe blackberries, with a touch of graphite. The palate is none more black, with black cherry, black olive and black pepper flavors ruling the roost. Elevated acidity... Read More
A balanced and fresh cabernet with pine needles, fresh plums, blackberries, currants and herbs on the nose. It’s full-bodied, with firm and fine tannins. Fresh and mineral at the end. Drink now or hold.
Bright ruby-red in color, this wine shows expressive notes of fresh black cherries and red berries mingled with hints of sweet spice, toast and cocoa. On the palate, this accessible red shows silky texture, liveliness and long... Read More
Dried strawberries with spices, such as cloves and peppercorns, as well as some dried flowers. Medium to full body with a pretty core of ripe pinot, fine and linear tannins and a long, fresh finish. Needs time to open, but vibrant... Read More
Color: Gold color with copper notes. Nose; Rich, concentrated nose with notes of orange peel,acacia honey and walnut. Flavor: On the palate it is perfectly balanced between the naturalsweetness and the acid components. with a... Read More
Color: Vivid ruby red color and good concentration. Nose: Intense fragrant aroma with evident fruity notes among which are wild black cherry, violet and vanilla. Flavor: Full bodied and well balanced sip with silky tannins and... Read More
Aromas of dried cherry, cranberry, plum, caramel and mocha fill the senses followed by vibrant flavors of cherry pie filling and cola. A velvety texture and bright acidity distinguish this naturally-balanced wine. This wine pairs... Read More
Taking the best of the best and making it better. Zinfandel, Souzão, and Petit Verdot are paired perfectly without sacrifice. With notes of black cherries, blackberries, ripe plums and currants, this fruit-forward, well-balanced... Read More
The 2019 Gran Malbec shows fresher and with more integrated oak than the 2018 I tasted next to it despite having very similar analytical figures. It matured in a combination of barrels, foudres and stainless steel and comes through... Read More
This wine takes its name from an area of the Cru of Castelletto. The selected grapes in the oldest part of the vineyard enable to obtain a full-bodied wine. The color is garnet red with orange reflections. The bouquet is complex,... Read More
Sourced from Bosché, Sycamore, and Red Barn Ranch, this wine displays all the classic notes of the Rutherford AVA. The aromatics conjure up notions of dark chocolate, black cherry, fresh cedar, and graphite. The palate... Read More
Straw yellow color with green highlights. The nose is delicate with aromas of pear and floral hints, on a zesty citrus background. The palate is dry and full-bodied, with a discrete aromatic persistence and a pleasant aftertaste.... Read More
The wine has a deep, intense ruby color. Powerful mocha and coffee aromas come through on the nose. On the palate the wine is well balanced and harmonious, beautifully rounded on the attack with ripe fruit aromas, and full in... Read More
A well-structured, long-lived wine with intense garnet red color. The aroma is intense and fruity with notes of cherry and prune and pleasant tones of cinnamon and toasted hazelnuts. The taste is austere, full, harmonious and... Read More
From such a steep hillside it is easy to be impressed. Oakville is ground zero for Cabernet in Napa and this wine shows all of that. Black in color with an aromatic complexity that shows off its full concentration of black fruits.... Read More