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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

Pouring a vivid cardinal into the glass, the 2019 Disciples is replete with ar... Pouring a vivid cardinal into the glass, the 2019 Disciples is replete with aromas of cranberry compote, Rainier cherry, Staedtler graphite pencil and Mendocino forest floor - the combination of redwoods, sorels, sun and ocean spray. Upon entry, the... more

The 2017 Tremor is Byron Blatty's second vintage of this incredibly complex an... The 2017 Tremor is Byron Blatty's second vintage of this incredibly complex and layered cuvée from three different Los Angeles vineyards. Blend: 65% Grenache, 30% Merlot, and 5% Syrah, aged 18 months in French oak. more

Alec’s Blend sings with youthful, headstrong fruit character. This year’s ... Alec’s Blend sings with youthful, headstrong fruit character. This year’s blend is bursting with blueberry, black cherry, cola and chocolate flavors. Dusted with cocoa, floral and cedary spices, the wine stays fresh and gains impressive richness... more

Tantalizing aromas of ripe strawberry, Bing cherry and grenadine leap from the... Tantalizing aromas of ripe strawberry, Bing cherry and grenadine leap from the glass, followed by suggestions of blueberry and huckleberry, as well as subtle oak tones of slivered almond and hazelnut. The saturated red fruit layers are echoed on the... more

Sourced from Bien Nacido Vineyard’s X and Z blocks (Santa Maria Valley Ava).... Sourced from Bien Nacido Vineyard’s X and Z blocks (Santa Maria Valley Ava). Z block was first introduced to Sashi by Adam Tolmach of Ojai Vineyard and was planted in 1992 over limestone soils with a southwest-facing exposition. X block was planted... more

The 2021 Leviathan reveals distinct aromas of blackberry bramble, black cherry... The 2021 Leviathan reveals distinct aromas of blackberry bramble, black cherry, and chaparral. Savory spices and star anise meld with mineral, graphite, bay, and laurel reflective of the rocky Northern California terrain. With finely structured... more

The 2019 MJM is deeply concentrated, well structured, and regal, with exuberan... The 2019 MJM is deeply concentrated, well structured, and regal, with exuberant black, purple and blue fruits, framed by super high-quality oak, spices and a touch of herbs. It will slowly unfold over the next 10 years and keep another 10 after that,... 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

An immediately appealing nose of sugarplum and wild strawberry, herbes de Prov... An immediately appealing nose of sugarplum and wild strawberry, herbes de Provence and charcuterie. The mouth shows notes of milk chocolate and red cherry, deepened with olive tapenade and sweet green herbs. Some youthful Grenache tannins come out on... more

Harvested, vinified, and aged with an identical commitment to quality as Black... Harvested, vinified, and aged with an identical commitment to quality as Blackbird's principal wines, this classic Napa blend comprised of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon expresses luscious flavors that can only come from exceptional... 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

Another classic Honig Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon expressing a lovely combi... Another classic Honig Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon expressing a lovely combination of black raspberry and cherry enhanced by savory notes and exotic spices (think Garam masala) and cocoa nibs. The texture is rich, framed by just the right amount of... more

The 2018 is a ripe Vintage of Frederick focusing on black summer fruit and can... The 2018 is a ripe Vintage of Frederick focusing on black summer fruit and candied flavors. The tannins are juicy and seamless and the wine finishes on a herbal note. Blend: 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 23% Merlot, 16% Syrah The 2018... more

The 2021 Vincent Red opens with ripe, aromatic black fruits on the nose with n... The 2021 Vincent Red opens with ripe, aromatic black fruits on the nose with notes of spice box and dried herbs. It's full bodied and bold on the palate with flavors of black and red cherry, black raspberry, and cedar spice. The smooth tannins provide... more

This wine was created as a table wine. We wanted the wine to be enjoyable and ... This wine was created as a table wine. We wanted the wine to be enjoyable and distinguishable as an El Dorado AVA wine, but varietal character takes a back seat to the the smooth and flavorful structure. During the blending process, we selected wines... more

On the nose, discover aromas of black cherry, blackberry compote, cassis, rose... On the nose, discover aromas of black cherry, blackberry compote, cassis, rose petal, violet, cocoa nibs, tobacco, thyme, black pepper and anise. Rich and flavorful up front, the wine shows flavors of dark fruit like black cherry, blackberry, ripe plum... more

Fred is a deep blue-based red with a purple hue wine opens with the aromas of ... Fred is a deep blue-based red with a purple hue wine opens with the aromas of stem tannin, currents, bacon, blackberries, and lavender oil. The medium acidity is a more gentle background for the secondary notes of the fruit. The Sunday morning bacon... more

Call this deep and complex wine a Bordeaux-and-beyond blend. 39% cabernet sauv... Call this deep and complex wine a Bordeaux-and-beyond blend. 39% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot, 19% cabernet franc, 5% malbec, 3% syrah, 3% petit verdot, 0.5% souzao and 0.5% touriga. Ample, tasty black cherries, bittersweet dark chocolate and... more

Cherry and plum dominate the aromas, gently laced with cedar and vanilla. In t... Cherry and plum dominate the aromas, gently laced with cedar and vanilla. In the mouth, the wine is elegant, even understated, with perfectly balanced tannin and just the slightest hint of earthiness complimenting the fruit. Extended oak aging softens... more