Orin Swift Cellars The Prisoner 2008

Great color, deep, dark garnet with a clean and bright red band in the rim. The aromas take a minute to come up, and then they take off into a blend of ripe berry and cherry with just a hint of new oak. We age the wine in both new ... more

Lewis Cellars Napa Valley Syrah 2007

Our 2007 Syrah Napa Valley is the muscle car, the big-block powered bottle from our Rhone wine line-up. Mountain vines in low-vigor volcanic soils at 1,500 feet yield high-octane juice that's practically jet-black and packed with cedary oak spice and smoky dark fruit. Brambly, lifted and dense, the wine is ... more

Chalk Hill Estate Bottled Chardonnay 2007

The 2007 season was perfect for growing Chardonnay. Ideal weather through harvest allowed grapes from every block to reach desired ripeness. Aromas are concentrated and complex – white flower, sweet cream, ripe peach, lemon oil and wet stone – leading to a palate anchored with rich minerality and tropical and ... more

Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Appearance: Dark garnet in color. Aroma: Deep, dense and concentrated, this Cabernet even smells dark. Expressive aromas of fresh blackberry, currants and rich vanilla mingle with subtle notes of thyme and cinnamon. Tasting Notes: Tannins are chewy and mouth-coating, merging with engaging flavors of blackberry, black plum and cassis and ... more

Blackbird Vineyard Illustration 2006

Illustration represents the core of Blackbird Vineyards. Every element of Blackbird's multi-faceted wine portfolio draws inspiration from this singular, Pomerol-inspired Merlot. Illustration challenges the notion that Cabernet Sauvignon is the only age-worthy red wine crafted in the Napa Valley. The blend is 86% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and 3% Cabernet ... more

Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

The inky, purple-black color of the 2006 Cabernet yields rich, bright fruit on the nose and is layered with ripe blackberry, red plum, cream, tobacco and anise aromas followed by juicy, ripe raspberry and rich, dark fruit flavors. Sweet tannins are nicely integrated and the wine ends with excellent structure, ... more

Shafer Napa Valley Merlot 2007

The 2007 Merlot is a richly aromatic, elegant wine that comes with layer upon juicy layer of lush red and black jam fruits – cherry, plum, currant – and dark chocolate, black tea, smoke and spice. The tannins are ripe and smooth with a finish that takes its time letting ... more

Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Chardonnay 2006

This 2006 Russian River Chardonnay is bursting with aromas of golden delicious apple, honeysuckle and pineapple. The wine exhibits rich, creamy flavors of lemon custard, butterscotch and hints of nutmeg in the mouth followed by citrus zest and notes of hazelnut. This generous offering will pair nicely with rich, creamy ... more

Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs 2006

After long, hard rains in March, budbreak came by mid-April. In late July, extreme temperatures sunburned the west-facing blocks. These are planted predominantly to petite sirah, which sustained the highest loss. Veraison was late, and light rains further slowed maturation. We thinned the damaged clusters, and harvested the remaining fruit, ... more

Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

The 2006 Cabernet lights up out of the bottle with a precocious bouquet of exotic spices and old leather. Given a moment to rest, aromas of sweet marjoram, rose oil, cardamom and blackcurrant jam evolve into exceptionally sweet floral notes of star jasmine and a touch of trumpet vine. Initial ... more

Buehler Vineyards Russian River Chardonnay 2008

The 2008 Russian River Chardonnay displays abundant passion fruit/ stone fruit aromas accented by toasty, graham cracker sur-lie qualities. The mouthfeel is creamy and full but the natural acidity of the Russian River fruit carries this velvet textured package to a long, clean finish.  more

J Vineyards & Winery Nicole's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006

The 2006 Nicole’s Vineyard Pinot Noir is defined by exceptional balance and elegance, reminding us why we set out to produce Pinot Noir in the first place in 1994. more