Valpolicella Ripasso is obtained through a second fermentation of Valpolicella wine in contact with the residual lees of Amarone. This process lasts 15 to 20 days and is followed by a 24 months aging in French oak. Compared to Valpolicella, it is more structured and has a higher longevity, the alcohol content is higher, the acidity lower, the roundness more marked and the values of the phenolic substances and extracts are higher. Valpolicella Ripasso offers a slightly ethereal perfume of red fruits and black cherry. The palate is fine, harmonious, dry and velvety.
Wonderful expression of the classic Bordeaux varietal. The palate is well balanced with succulent acidity, with flavors of fresh wild berries and subtle savory notes. Bold, round tannins, elegant finish.
A lively blend of equal parts Pinot Noir and Gamay from old interplanted vines planted on the plain, Forey’s Passetoutgrain is a playful and inviting wine that delivers pleasant fruit tied to notes of black pepper.
Bold red wine with a big presence. Artfully structured with appealing depth and texture. An approachable, easy-to-enjoy Cabernet Sauvignon that stands beautifully on its own or paired with food. Rich, generous fruit characteristics and soft tannins balanced by hints of sweet oak and a velvety smooth finish.
Our Syrah is rich and full-bodied with a deep garnet hue. Lush, round tannins give the wine a solid structure that is softened by notes of plum and cocoa. Enjoy with dark chocolate, blue cheese, or roasted meats.
Deep garnet-purple in color. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is chock-full of spicy black fruit preserves with a firm, grainy texture and plenty of freshness, finishing long and layered. Only 547 cases were made.
Capturing the personality of Oakville with its signature grace and power this is a vintage to covet and collectors will be rewarded for decades. Nuanced with whiffs of dusty rose, green tea, and notes of sandalwood, the finish is equally luxurious. The vintage is noted for its refreshing acidity and balance. Decanting early in the life of this wine will reveal wild blueberry, tobacco leaf, accentuated by refined tannins. California Certified Organic Vineyard.
A few truly amazing vineyards comprise this gorgeous blend, each contributing compelling and vibrant aromas of cherry compote, black tea, rose petal, cedar and star anise. Intensely packed with flavors of black raspberry, Olalliberry, wild strawberry, sweet pipe tobacco, wet tea leaves and a hint of coriander on the finish. Every swirl on the tongue leaves the lips smacking with snappy acidity and firm, beautifully velvety tannins, while the persistent finish leaves you longing for the next sip.
Expressive with aromas of dark cocoa, red berry, and dried herbs. The palate is lush and fruit-forward with hints of spice and leather. The tannin is polished-fully integrated and balanced through the lengthy finish.
Expressive with aromas of dark cocoa, red berry, and dried herbs. The palate is lush and fruit-forward with hints of spice and leather. The tannin is polished-fully integrated and balanced through the lengthy finish.
The 2020 vintage once again over-delivers with aromas of Bing cherry, red raspberry, blueberries, roasted rhubarb, cardamom, and brown spice. On the palate, pleasing sensations of vanilla and spice give way to grilled meats, olive tapenade, and cedar. The acid and tannin structure are perfectly balanced for either a Tuesday tipple or celebratory toast. This wine is meant to be enjoyed now.
Medium to full body with tight yet refined tannins. Rather linear, tense and elegant, but lacking neither power nor definition. There is a luscious weight and texture to the wine, but also a racy edge of well-balanced acidity on the palate. A powerful, yet elegant wine with wonderful aging potential.
Dark dusty violet color. Fruity aromas and flavors of boysenberry jam, eucalyptus, fertile earth, and blueberry pie with a velvety, crisp, fruity medium-to-full body and a warming, medium-length chocolate covered blackberries, toasty griddle cakes, mountmorency cherry, and salted blood orange finish with medium tannins and moderate oak. A juicy high-elevation malbec that will hit the spot.
Unprecedented concentration and depth, with finesse and an astonishing purity of fruit. An exceptional wine that showcases the quality of Paso Robles terroir. On the nose, this wine displays splendid ripe fruit, cocoa powder, and graphite. The palate is dense, chalky, and soft, with layers of black currant, mineral, and notes of toasted pastry.
Dense and dark at the core. Ripe fruit aromas of black cherry and currant are accented by notes of toasted pastry, hazelnut, and vanilla from our extensive barrel aging program. Big, juicy red-fruit flavors infuse the palate while softly textured tannins lead to a long, gratifying finish.
Embodies the delicious characteristics of a classic Central Coast Cabernet. This wine opens with dense, ripe aromas of black currant, cherry, toffee, hints of cigar box and a touch of baking spices. Flavors of blue and blackberry fruits, fig, raspberry jam and subtle notes of mocha and sweet pipe tobacco fill the palate. With a finish of cherry, crushed violets and well-aged tannins, this wine pairs perfectly with pork, lamb, fatty steak or a full cheese plate.Dense explosive wine. Rich, inky blackberry jam, crème de cassis, licorice, chocolate and spice build into the dense super concentrated palate.
Rich aromas of ripe black cherry, Mission fig, and dark chocolate mingle with a spice box of clove and nutmeg. The palate is filled with flavors of juicy blackberry and boysenberry that are enveloped in silky tannins, showing complexity beyond its years. Enticing flavors of fresh vanilla bean and hazelnut carry through a velvety richness that lingers on the finish.
Remarkably balanced and complex, with a fresh palate that not only invites another sip on its own, but also pairs well with a wide variety of dishes. Bright with a deep ruby core that lightens at the rim of the glass, with moderately thick, slow forming tears. Nearly full-bodied with red plum, ripe bing cherry, and blackberry on entry with savory dried herbs, baking spice and toasted oak on the midpalate supported with balanced, fine tannins. The complex finish shows sustained ripe fruit and spice mixed with dried flower and camphor elements.
Deep ruby/purple core with a black secondary color, and lighter toward the rim with moderate plus viscosity and slow-forming, moderately stained tears. Very aromatic and complex with ripe black cherry and cassis fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, and licorice spice with sweet tobacco, cedar, leather, and camphor notes. Full-bodied with ripe complex black cherry, boysenberry, cassis, and blackberry fruit on entry with baking spice. Dusty tannins appear on the midpalate with cedar, dried tobacco leaf, and saddle leather as it progresses. The finish is long, fresh, and balanced with notes of bay leaf, dried red rose petal, oak, and sustained tannins. The 2019 Isosceles is a bold wine with ripe fruit and attractive savory elements, which balance each other perfectly. This wine is rich and complex enough to be enjoyed on its own, but is a perfect match with a classic filet mignon with traditional sides.
Deep ruby/purple with black hue at the core and moderately stained tears on the glass. Very aromatic with ripe black, red cherry and blackcurrant fruit, vanilla and cinnamon spice with cedar, autumn leaves, oak, graphite, red licorice and cocoa. Full bodied with ripe red and black fruit and baking spice on entry with oak and dusty tobacco notes joining on the mid-palate. The finish is long and complex with mouth filling, fine tannins, lingering cherry fruit, barrel spice and oak with subtle floral notes.
Clean lines of strawberry, graphite, crushed rock, and pine spice sail through the nose of this young-but-ready bottling. The palate is focused on intense cherry and strawberry flavors, with sticky tannins and star anise providing light edges to the lighter-bodied bottling.
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The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% Cabernet that spent 22 months in 90% new French oak. This is a historic, larger vineyard, and the 2018 has a great nose of ripe, darker fruits, caramelized redcurrants, incense, and spice. It is complex, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a round, elegant texture, moderate tannins, and beautiful length on the finish.
Intense garnet colour. Aromas of red fruits, cherry, and blackberry, blended with notes of vanilla and spices from the oak. Liquored cherries, black pepper, eucalyptus, fig. The silky, well-integrated tannins and balsamic acidity support the full body. Structured, fleshy, filling. Elegant, balanced and harmonious. Long aftertaste.
Crushed stone, black cherry, and plum fruit scents. A nice combination of black berry, raspberry, and toasty oak follows through to a medium body.
The wine has a savory characteristic with delicate dark fruit, clove, and resin aromas. Indian spices, black currant, black cherries, and forest floor dominate the palate with a richness and tension toward fine-grained tannins, favoring a sweet fruity texture and flinty finish.
The 2019 Louis M. Martini Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the stellar 2019 vintage of all five Bordeaux varieties. Classic and well-structured, this Cabernet Sauvignon brims with soft and approachable notes of black plum and wisps of fennel on the nose. Layers of dark cherry and cassis are unscored by hints of black licorice and a gravelly earthiness. The oak is well-integrated, imparting notes of sweet aromatics, resin and a bit of torn mint on the long finish.
This is a great example of Mendoza Malbec. Incredible deep purple red color. Loads of spice and black and red cherry aromas with notes of chocolate. The berry flavors really pop on the palate as the wine has both a full mid palate and lively acidity that leads to an incredibly long finish. A bottom note of freshly brewed espresso keeps the mouth watering too.
The 2018 Michael Pozzan Pinot Noir has a gorgeously enticing nose, with aromas of rose petal, violets, cranberries and sarsaparilla. In the mouth, the wine’s luscious, smooth tannins carry flavors of rich red plum and orange peel, with a vein of warm baking spices like nutmeg, clove, cardamom, and vanilla running throughout. The lengthy finished is perfumed with Tahitian vanilla bean.
The 2019 vintage is a meticulously crafted wine that boasts a rich and velvety texture, making it a true pleasure to drink. The wine’s intense aromas of ripe black cherries, cassis, and blackberries are complemented by hints of vanilla, spice, and oak. On the palate, the wine offers a seamless blend of juicy dark fruit flavors, subtle tannins, and a touch of acidity, culminating in a lingering finish that leaves a pleasant aftertaste.
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The Quicksilver Vineyard lies on the western Rutherford bench, in the acclaimed area on Bella Oaks Lane. The soils are predominantly well-drained loams that produce vines of moderate size. These older vines were planted to the California sprawl system, with wider spacing and a divided canopy, giving great exposure to the fruit. Minimal irrigation is needed to obtain maximum fruit potential.
Polished and focused, with enticing aromas of wild cherry, cocoa, and vanilla. Flavorful layers of fresh raspberry, juicy plum, and ripe black cherry stretch across a supple, deeply textured mid-palate, leaving a rich, elegant impression.
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