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"The anomaly in the Shafer portfolio is the Relentless, which is created from the southern foothills of the Vaca mountain range and was debuted lar...

"This is a very tight Onda, showing beautiful balance and brightness with blackberries and blueberries and chocolate undertones. Full body and rich...

"Lots of blackberry and black currant aromas here. Full body, soft and silky tannins and a fresh finish. Drink now." 97/100 - James Suckling

"Smoky leather and cigar make for a formidable entry on the nose before huge, layered tannins rise to the fore. A balance of acidity and brightness...

The Arkenstone Estate Cabernet (formerly Obsidian) is made entirely from Howell Mountain fruit, grown between 1400–1650’. Howell Mountain’s rocky s...

"Full bright ruby. Lively, nuanced scents of black raspberry, licorice, mocha, coffee, tobacco and soil, lifted by a subtle floral topnote. Suave, ...

"Dark and burly, featuring ganache and tobacco notes out front, followed by a core of steeped plum, blackberry and black currant fruit. Shows ample...

"The 2012 Obsidian Proprietary Red is a 580-case blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc and the rest Petit Verdot, Malbec and Merlot. ...

"Also perfect, yet in a very different style, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate can be thought of as mix of the 2010 and 2015. Classic Cabernet no...

"This zeroes in on a rich, hedonistic core of wild berry, blackberry, plum and currant flavors, with a graceful, elegant mouthfeel and supple, care...

"An absolute stunner is the 2013 Proprietary Red Wine, a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 6% Malbec and the rest Cabernet Franc and Peti...

"Takes on a lot of chocolate, walnut and herb aromas. Full-bodied, layered and very juicy and savory. Toasted oak, coffee and tobacco. Delicious fi...

"Fabulous roses, currants and dark berries on the nose that go to currants and blueberries. Full and refined with bright acidity and a precise and ...

"The 2010 Proprietary Red bursts from the glass with dark red cherries, plums, menthol, licorice, tobacco and incense. Rich, layered and explosive,...

Winemaker's notes: "Orchard fruits, jasmine flowers, and musk melon combine to form a medley of aromas in the glass. The layered and complex bouque...

"A deep but scented nose, with an attractive gravel note added to the aroma profile of blueberries, cassis and plums. Full-bodied and tight on the ...

"No 2020s were produced at this estate due to the devastating wildfires. The good news is that the 2021s are as good as anything I've tasted from t...

"Sweet but not lush, the nicely layered honey and pear flavors seemingly hold back, giving this an elegant feel. Lovely now, but feels like it can ...

"Deep garnet-brick colour. Fragrant aromas of dried cranberries, prunes, cinnamon and cumin giving way to subtler earthy notes of leather and tar. ...

"Dark ruby garnet, with spicy cedar and cigar box aromas joined by a faint whiff of plum and floral rose petal scents." - Wine Spectator

"Lake shows beautiful red, black plum and cassis flavors, and fine tannins supported by a perfect thread of acidity." - Diamond Creek Vineyards

"Seductive. Smooth and polished, with currant, anise, cherry, sage and leather notes, finishing with a complex array of flavors, a touch of coffee....

"Remains a dense, chewy, richly flavored wine, packed with earthy, leathery currant, spice and mineral flavors..." 93/100 - Wine Spectator

"Chocolate, leafy herbs, graphite, and mineral notes all emerge from the 2014 La Mekerra Vineyard, a gorgeously textured, concentrated, opulent win...

"The Chardonnay of the vintage is the 2003 Chardonnay The Judge... what a remarkable wine! Tightly-wound as well as super-concentrated, it represen...

"The first Montelena Cabernet, from purchased Russian River and Alexander Valley grapes, was very much alive, with rich curranty flavours with a hi...

"Bright medium red-ruby. Tight aromas and flavors of dark berries and licorice complicated by tobacco, spicecake and flowers. Bright and juicy in t...

In 1900, Georges de Latour purchased a four-acre plot in Rutherford as a gift for his wife, unknowingly laying the groundwork for Beaulieu Vineyard...

"Lots of attractive, up-front fruit pleasure, with a core of black cherry and blackberry shaded by cedar, mocha, coffee and leather. Finishes w...

"A perfumed and refined nose of rose petal, orange rind, raspberry and coriander flower. This elegant nature continues through the palate, which is...

"Insane aromas of lavender, blackberries, wet earth and ripe yet fresh fruit. Full body with very deep fruit, pine needles and hints of chocolate a...

"A wonderful expression of regional character, the Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet seamlessly blends bright fruit with savory notes and a grac...

"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon The Warrior is riveting stuff, offering an incredible array of sweet darker currants, tobacco leaf, lead pencil, and c...

"One of the stars here, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon The Warrior is awesome juice. Exhibiting a dense purple hue as well as killer notes of black ch...

"The aromas are subtle yet enticing with lavender and rose petal notes. So aromatic and perfumed. Lots of currants and hints of spearmint. Chanel N...