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

Swanson Vineyards Merlot 2005

The task of capturing Merlot at optimum phenolic ripeness may not get easier, but at least we learn more about what to look for with each passing year. The 2005, I believe proves this point. This is an ‘iron fist in a velvet glove’ wine, with the extract and power ... more

Château Souverain Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Rich aromatics of roasted coffee, black and red fruit on the nose lead to flavors of black cherry, black plum and blackberry on the palate. The high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon creates dark, brooding yet structured tannins along with subtle layers of vanilla, bittersweet chocolate and baking spices. This balanced ... more

Chateau St. Jean Robert Young Vineyard Chardonnay 2006

Fresh aromas of yellow fruit, citrus zest and hints of honeysuckle and smoke introduce the nose of this single vineyard Chardonnay. A medium-bodied entry fills the mouth with notes of pear, citrus, honey and nutmeg. Balanced acidity and lingering notes of Meyer lemon make this an excellent food wine. more

Ghost Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Ghost Block is our premier Cabernet Sauvignon expressing the quality of our estate vineyards. Production is limited, always based on our very best fruit. The 2006 growing season showed cooler temperatures which allowed for maximum flavors to develop on the vines. more

Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Bright with ripe, purple fruits, this wine will impress with complex, layered aromas of black licorice and briar patch. The silky entry progresses along the palate and gives way to dense, velvety chocolate and toast. Full-bodied and concentrated throughout, the wine lingers on with a long, layered finish.  more

Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Chardonnay 2006

Though cold, wet weather delayed the growing season, by June the vines had set a full crop. Ripening continued through summer, but in August temperatures cooled again. We harvested over a thirty-day period. Grapes were whole-cluster pressed, and the juice racked to barrel. Natural primary lasted four months; natural secondary ... more

Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot 2006

Our Napa Valley Merlot captures the balanced character of a young wine, while embodying the diversity of the entire Napa Valley appellation. The product of a standout Merlot vintage, the Merlot in 2006 offered an excellent expression of the varietal and required very little blending with other grapes—with only small ... more

Far Niente Chardonnay 2007

This wine greets with forward fruits, layered by peach and tropical notes combined with rose petal and toasty allspice. The balance between the oak and fruit are completely seamless. Full bodied and rich, creamy hints of minerality complement the sweet fruit throughout. The finish is very long, lingering and beautifully ... more

Landmark Vineyards Overlook Chardonnay 2007

The 2007 vintage of Overlook represents a blend of 22 separate vineyards from some of California’s finest sites for this varietal. 2007 presented us with an ideal growing season and the result is arguably our finest Overlook Chardonnay to date. The balanced acidity and creamy fleshy texture suggest a wine ... more

Louis M Martini Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

The 2007 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon was crafted from several of Sonoma County’s most prestigious appellations and blended seamlessly to bring together the unique characteristics of each, creating a superbly balanced Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine offers many layers, featuring aromas and flavors of red cherry, blackberry and fresh sage with ... more

Sebastiani Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

This medium to dark garnet-colored wine has black olive and black cherry aromas with mocha and vanilla from barrel aging. Medium bodied but richly textured, it shows the strength of Cabernet Sauvignon on the palate, yet with rich, choco-rasberry fruit thanks to extended hang time. It doesn’t finish with aggressive ... more