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"SQN's rosé style is darker and more full-bodied than a typical rosé, and it also carries a longer drinking window. Praise from Wine Advocate: "The...

"Aromas of crushed stone, oyster shell and blackcurrants. Cement. Full-bodied. Very muscular and strong in its tannin structure. Flexing. But they ...

"Fabulous aromas of currants, licorice and eucalyptus. Full body with an intense backbone of acidity and tannins. Chewy but wonderfully polished. T...

"Plums and strawberries with lilacs. Watermelon. Flowers. Complex. Medium to full body. Very fine tannins. Walnuts and bark. Tea, too. Lovely finis...

"The depth of fruit in this is pretty extraordinary, with deep and dark fruit on the nose of blackberries, chocolate, ink pot, and dark chocolate. ...

"The winery's top cuvée, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon HaLo spent 30 months in new French oak. Cassis, black cherries, cedar and brown sugar notes ap...

"More serious, substantial and complex is the 2010 Oakville Estate, a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc and the rest Petit Verdot...

"Glorious aromas of perfumes, rose petals and currants. Lavender and violets. Full-bodied and dense. A rich center palate with polished and ve...

(Assorted box set of 3 Syrah & 3 Grenache) Syrah: "Sublime, subtle, earthy notes of wild game and truffles that open into milk chocolate and bl...

"An extended barrel-aged release, the 2009 Syrah This Is Not An Exit is 100% from the Santa Rita Hills Eleven Confessions Vineyard and checks in as...

"In 2021, 'The Flight' presents a vibrant, drop-dead gorgeous wine in the glass, teeming with energy. From a medium-dark ruby colour fanning out li...

"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve contains 20% Petit Verdot and 3% Merlot. It was made from free-run juice and matured 16 months in 50% new Fren...

"The 2003 Melbury comes from a slopeside site on the northern side of Lake Hennessey, opposite the Rutherford valley floor. Winemaker Bob Levy comp...

"The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Old Sparky, Fred Schrader's favorite selection, is clone 4 from the To Kalon Vineyard aged in 100% new Darnajou and se...

"Wow, love the minerals, mint, and spices with dark fruits and currants. Full bodied and balanced, with amazing fruit, mint and eucalyptus notes. L...

"Loads of smoky meat, spice, dark fruit, licorice and slate. Full body with chewy tannins and fresh finish. Intense mineral character, with white p...

"This is shows complex aromas of chili, red tile and red currant aromas. Full-bodied, dense and powerful. It is so intense and rich yet remains agi...

"Another compelling, perfect wine is the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer to Kalon Vineyard Old Sparky. This is Clone 4 and Clone 6, as well as ...

"Extremely perfumed and floral with lavender, lilacs and violets to the sweet, ripe berries, such as blackberries and blackcurrants. Some slate and...

"The finest Grenache based wine I have tasted from California is Manfred Krankl’s 2000 Incognito, but his 2002 SQN (80% Grenache and 20% Syrah) is ...

"Manfred Krankl’s 2010 The Monkey, which is tight and reserved right out of the gate (don’t be afraid to give Manfred’s whites plenty of air, they ...

"The vineyard closest to the great Harlan Estate is Vecina, situated in the western foothills on the Oakville Crossroad overlooking the valley. Fro...

"The 1985 Cabernet Sauvignon is all about silkiness and grace...Today, the 1985 is sensual, perfumed and light on its feet." 95/100 - Vinous

Howell Mountain is legendary for hillside Cabernet, and ADAMVS is devoted to expressing its storied terroir. Discovered in 2008 by Denise and Steph...

Howell Mountain is legendary for hillside Cabernet, and ADAMVS is devoted to expressing its storied terroir. Discovered in 2008 by Denise and Steph...

"Not commercially released—the 2018 DVO was the official debut—DVO's 2017 Red Wine is 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 34% Cabernet Franc, sourced from M...

"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is another superb wine from La Jota. Rich and explosive, the 2019 possesses tremendous density and plenty of mountain ...

"The blend comprises 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot and 1% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. After blending, it was barrel-aged for 24 mo...

"Deeply brooding, refined aromas of blackcurrants, bitter chocolate, blood plums, dark cherries, cedar and coffee beans. The palate is full-bodied ...

"The 2014 vintage, a drought year with abundant yields, rendered some beautiful Chardonnays from Morlet. The 2014 Chardonnay Ma Douce has considera...

"This is full of aromas of lead pencil, black berries and black currants. Deep and dark. Full to medium body, with juicy and layered tannins and a ...

"This vineyard, high above the Rutherford AVA, on the gorgeous hillside not far from the famed restaurant and hotel Auberge du Soleil, has produced...

Producer Notes: "Blended from three of the most coveted vineyards in the Russian River Valley, the 2023 vintage opens with aromas of Bing Cherry th...

"A graceful style that captures subtle floral, raspberry, anise and fresh earth scents. Well-proportioned and gaining on the finish, this ends with...

"Blackcurrants and graphite with hints of red fruit, stone, bark and black olives. It’s full and generous with a cut-velvet texture and a long and ...

"This bursts with ripe plum and boysenberry preserves, coated with sweet toast and infused with licorice and violet notes throughout. A late singed...

"The 2015 Quella is a darker, more mineral-laced wine and offers a classic Quella bouquet of black fruits, black truffle, tobacco, and dried earth....

"An incredible wine that reminds me of a great vintage of Lafite, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is a step up over the 2012, with more depth, richness...

"The 1974 Chappellet Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is pale brick in color and hits the dance floor with a gregarious baked cherries, dark chocolate a...

"Broad-shouldered, very ripe and rich, with great intensity and concentration to the baked berry notes, mixing blueberry, wild berry, plum and rasp...

"A bright and juicy version, with anise and sassafras notes amid a core of lightly mulled currant, blackberry and raspberry fruit. The finish featu...

"An intense red, focused on pure, ripe and vivid plum, raspberry, wild berry and black tea flavors, with a touch of underbrush and a persistent fin...

"A stylish effort, rich and vibrant, with tiers of red and dark berry. Elegant and graceful, featuring flavors that gain depth and polish on the fi...

"Few wineries in the world can boast such an enviable record of consistent excellence as that of Caymus." 98/100 - Wine Advocate

"Very tight, concentrated and focused, with a pronounced minerally and pebbly aroma that carries over to the palate. Full-bodied, dense and perfume...

"1978 is justly renowned as a legendary vintage for Martha's Vineyard, and the wine certainly doesn't disappoint. A bouquet of sweet cassis, loamy ...