Aromas of black currants and plums with subtle hints of cedar and dried herbs. Dark stone fruit flavors are complimented by a touch of chocolate and accentuated by fine, round tannins.
Classic Washington Merlot flavors of blackberry and spice are enhanced by a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon for structure and complexity. This wine is soft and luxurious, yet has enough tannin structure to stand up to hearty foods. Food friendly aromas of blackberry, cherry and spice are carried through the lingering velvety finish.
Truth be told, the moose aren't blind, like us, they see clearly, that making and enjoying great wine should be fun. We think you'll fall head over hooves for our California Cabernet Sauvignon whose rich cherry, cassis and subtle oak flavors mate beautifully with everything from barbecued tofu burgers to grilled steaks.
Deep, vibrant red color with hints of purple, lifted ripe cherry, mocha, chocolate, and spice aromas, medium-bodied, soft palate with round, generous, easy-drinking flavors.
The obvious thing is that when you think of Achaval Ferrer their limited production, single vineyard Malbec comes to mind, as they are without a doubt some of the finest wines being produced in the world. There’s exceptional fruit purity and concentration but a backbone of structure that keeps this tightly coiled and made for some solid mid term aging potential. This will only get better with a few years under its belt. As with all Achaval Ferrer wines this is top shelf quality.
The palate on ths blend of Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cab Franc is ripe and concentrated, with pure black cherry and roasted berry aromas. The wine runs long and comfortable, with fine balance and good tannins.
Sensory profile: Intense ruby red in color. On the nose it gives a sweet fruity perfume of prune and black cherry .It is elegant and full bodied. In the mouth you perceive a smooth but definite character, with a sustained acidity and sweet tannins, necessary for a long evolution. Food pairings: Perfect with autumn and winter plates, like braised, stewed and roast meats or game. Also goes well with cold cuts, seasoned cheeses and local plates like pasta with beans or risotto all' Amarone.
Alcance Cabernet is deeply colored, dense and vibrant. The nose is laced with blackberries, blueberries and sage. The palate blends ripe fruit flavors, firm tannins and balanced acidity. This is a tight, concentrated, block-selected wine that will soften and expand with time in the bottle.
Its color is intense, the nose full of black fruits such as mulberry and blackberry intertwined with sweet spicy notes. The richness of its mouth-feel comes from soft and ripe tannins added to fruit flavors together with black pepper and earthy notes. This exotic complexity culminates in a soft touch of oak and walnut notes.
The Alcance Merlot offers concentration, deep color, and powerful aromas of red fruits, plums, cassis and a hint of smoky oak. The mouth is generous, rich and round with well-integrated tannins.
This Cabernet is rich and full-bodied with aromas of eucalyptus and campfire smoke. It’s a delicious and approachable wine – great for everyday enjoyment.
Food Affinities: Try pairing this Cabernet with grilled meats, red-sauced pasta dishes or cheeses.
Big and generous, the 2006 Cabernet-Merlot combines the blackberry fruit and tannin structure of Cabernet with the soft, ripe and plumy character of Merlot. The wine has smoky-oak and mocha notes with a smooth, lingering finish.
This Merlot has a fine, brick red color and aromas of ripe plums and hints of fresh pine needles. The palate is full, balanced and complete – great for everyday enjoyment!
Juicy and fruit forward, Alice White Pinot Noir offers bright cherry and plum flavors and smooth, supple tannins. Its finish is soft and lingering with hints of toasted oak spice.
An elegant rosé wine, Red Lexia offers vibrant fruit flavors on a sweet, balanced palate. It is light bodied, with a round mouth feel and fresh, crisp finish.
This wine shows classic characteristics of Australian Shiraz – aromas of dried cherries, anise and eucalyptus. Medium body and moderate tannins on the palate combine to create a rich and intense wine for everyday enjoyment.
Food Affinities: Enjoy this wine with a variety of foods including grilled meats, pasta dishes and most cheeses.
From its deep garnet color to its complex fruit character, the Almaden Cabernet Sauvignon is an exceptional wine. The aromas of black currant and green olives are balanced with a complex bouquet of toasty oak, spice, mint, and herbal nuances. The Cabernet Sauvignon has a good length and body.
From its medium garnet color to its complex fruit character, the Almaden Merlot is an exceptional wine. The aromas of black currant and raspberry are balanced with a complex bouquet of toasty oak , spice and herbal nuances. The Merlot has good length and body.
Almaden Mountain Burgundy is an exceptional wine with its rich ruby-purple color and complex fruit and herbal character. The aromas of raspberry and black currant are balanced with a bouquet of herbal, spice and oak nuances.
Deliciously smooth red wine livened up with citrus and berry flavors for a lighter version of classic Sangria.
Amano Chianti is big, bold and generous Chianti. Note the blackcurrant and plum flavors and how they complement the sour cherry and herbal notes. Acidity and tannins are both emphasized from the vineyard sites, and serve to highlight the concentration and texture.
On the nose it has plenty of ripe raspberry aromas with touches of toasty oak. On the palate it is full bodied with ripe, blackberry, blueberry and raspberry fruit flavors and a hint of sweet, toasted oak. The finish is soft and long with elegant, rounded tannins.
The Helena Dakota Vineyard is a very dark to opaque ruby in color opening with aromas of powerful, fresh, ripe blackberries, plums, raspberries, and cassis with hints of tobacco, vanilla, violets and dark soil. On the palate the wine is full bodied and concentrated with notes of dark cherry, plums, anise, coffee and a distinct minerality. Aged in 100% new French oak. This is a textured wine with great vitality, embedded tannins and a long finish which bodes well for extended aging.
The Helena Montana Vineyard is a very dark to opaque ruby color. It is relatively subtle and Bordeaux-like with powerful aromas of dark fruits, blackberry, cassis and a hint of blueberry, combined with notes of graphite, slate, smoke and spice. It is full bodied and layered on the palate with tart blackberry and dark plum flavors accentuated by notes of new leather and fennel. This is a true mountain fruit wine with rocky minerality and firm tannins.
Vibrant, lively and pink, this wine shouts freshness from the first drop poured into the glass. Fresh fruit aromas of raspberry and ripe cherry dominate the nose. The palate abounds in lifted, fresh summer berry flavors and a fresh, crisp finish with length and balance. This wine is made in a drier style with lively red fruit characters providing structure.
Enjoy well chilled as the sun slowly sets with a Thai style chicken salad or Marinara Pasta.
Deep red with inky hues this medium bodied wine is bursting with aromas of spicy black pepper with apricot notes.
The deep opaque black inky color suggests a brooding wine and the spicy licorice and pepper on the nose follow up first impressions well. The low crops from this difficult year have realized a deep and intense wine, speaking of the region and variety eloquently.
Deep red with purple ink hues, the nose displays ripe blackcurrant, truffle and cigar box notes. This wine will reward the patient with cellar potential for many years.
Deep purple with brooding red hues, this rich, full bodied wine shows ripe plum, cherry, and licorice fruit on the nose. This wine is ideal with your favorite red meat or hearty pasta dishes.
The Cabernet Sauvignon offers pure, ripe Cabernet Sauvignon fruit centered on currant and unfolding to blackberry and black cherry flavors. The palate offers fullbodied richness and power, with a persistent display of freshness in the smooth and lingering finish.
Rich in aromas of mature fruit. On the palate, the wine is well-balanced, elegant with a good structure. Pèppoli is made with a view to being enjoyed fairly young, when all its fruity nuances are at their maximum.
Ruby red colour with garnet hues. Complex generous nose with mature aromas of cherries, red berries, tobacco and hints of coffee and cocoa powder. Multilayered structure with nicely balanced soft tannins, elegant fruit leading to a very lingering finish.
Ruby red colour with garnet hues. Vibrant aromas of strawberry jam, raspberries and coffee. Mouthfilling soft and well-balanced throughout the palate, the Badia a Passignano 2003 is an extremely stylish wine. The aromas of coffee and cocoa powder on the nose are reflected in the aftertaste.
Intensely fruity and complex with a good structure, well-balanced, with soft tannins and a lingering finish. Displays unmistakable varietal flavor while retaining strong regional character.
Intensely fruity and complex on the nose, full-bodied, rich and complex in the mouth with exceptional structure and a lengthy finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon is synonymous with the Napa Valley. The flavor, structure, complexity and longevity of the Cabernet grape is what makes it so popular. Ours is a serious wine, medium brick red in color with aromas of vanilla, cedar and allspice. The very forward and extracted fruit flavors of Mountain cherry, cassis and tobacco gives an elegant finish which also integrates the French oak profile.
Our Merlot has been assembled from special cool climate vineyards within the Napa Valley. This Merlot is medium plum color, with very intense aromas of blackberry, cocoa and cranberry. The palate opens with white pepper, cassis and rich black cherry notes. The long finish is supple with lingering boysenberry and wild strawberry flavors.
Light brick red in color with a nose full of violets, cherries, strawberries, and a light dusting of sage and marjoram. In the mouth, the wine exudes a lot of the same characteristics being soft and fruity with more cherry and summer sweet plum tones with just a touch of earth aiding the wine’s depth and complexity on the finish.
A delicious blend of full-bodied Merlot wine with the natural flavor of real blackberries. Two flavors come together to create a new and fresh favorite. A tantalizing combination for any occasion.
A tasty blend of blueberry, ripe raspberries and peach flavors is added to Pinot Noir to create one perfectly refreshing flavor. Go ahead, mix it up! Just be sure it's nice and cold.
Arbor Mist Sangria Zinfandel combines the refreshing taste of luscious cherries and zesty citrus fruits – orange, lemon, & lime – with light tasting Zinfandel wine. This combination of great wine and natural fruit flavors is the perfect beverage for a tasty personal indulgence or for sharing with friends at all social occasions.
With small additions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to the blend, we add layers of depth and concentration that finishes with a slight hint of tobacco. Deep ruby red, wonderfully balanced, firm acids and supple tannins: you can feel the Tuscan sun in this vintage, as this wine sings in the glass.
Bright and ruby red, the nose exudes black cherry and cassis with hints of vanilla, black pepper and exotic spices. When it enters the palate you experience a harmonious crescendo of ripe and elegant fruits dominated by high tones of raspberry jam and depths of currant, ultimately rewarded with a long viscous finish of wild cherries and black licorice.
Authentically Californian in spirit, Archipel expresses the greatness of the ancient Mayacamas Mountain soils in a truly contemporary wine style. Bold and assertive with an approachable velvety texture, Archipel delivers vibrant plum and spice flavors enhanced by French and American oak barrel aging.
Color: Bright and lovely light garnet-red. Bouquet: Very elegant with aromas of strawberry, cherry, and soft spices with a hint of vanilla. Taste: Medium-bodied with ripe tannins and acidity. It develops very delicate aromas and a long lasting finish.
This wine is a mouthful of Cabernet Sauvignon—a big, bold California Cabernet—a stellar production! Cedar, cassis, cherry and cigar box with nuances of saddle leather rise out of the glass, tantalizing your senses. On the palate, concentrated flavors of ripe black fruits, cassis and cherry fill the mouth, with solid tannins giving it backbone. Cassis and cherry linger on in the long, structured finish. In using our non-interventional approach to winemaking, this wine was neither fined or filtered in order to preserve its vibrant varietal character
This spectacular Merlot displays a rich, deep purple color with tremendous dimension in the nose. Intoxicating aromas of black fruit and cherry are enhanced by nuances of toffee and vanilla. On the palate, upfront flavors of cherry and plum stand out against a backdrop of black licorice and cedar with a pleasing toasty, smoky element. With its rich, silky texture, balanced tannins and lengthy finish, this complex wine is as Richard Arrowood so eloquently puts it, “not for the faint of heart.”
A cosmopolitan style zin, the Artezin by Hess combines three major growing regions into a wine of excellent ripe fruit and panache.
This bass-noted wine first exhibits aromas of violet, rich black earth and graphite, then cassis, red plum and dark chocolate. The entry is surprisingly lithe within the wine’s ample structure, offering both generosity and gravitas. The tannins are ripe and chocolaty within a lengthy finish; expect immediate enjoyment as well as superb cellaring results.
Ripe Merlot flavors from four different vineyards yield a harmonious layer of complexity. This is a big style for Merlot, rich and full-bodied.
This is one suave, well-upholstered Cab! Dark, smoky fruit tones, with fragrant coffee and mocha scents, strap you in, while rich blackberry and blackcurrant fruit flavors transport you and supple tannins bring you home in style. Savor this big boy with rib roasts, grilled steak, rack of lamb and flavorful cheeses, or just sit back, sip and remember—life’s a journey, enjoy the ride.
Stick your nose in the front seat of this plush ride and you’ll smell dark blackberry and black cherry fruit, pie spices, vanilla and sweet oak toast. Start it up and you realize that this smooth-cruisin’ Merlot’s velvety cherry and spice flavors are finely tuned for maximum enjoyment.
This dark brick red colored wine has classic Bordeaux aromas of currant and ripe plum with pencil lead and earthy, clay notes followed by scents of new leather and black olives. The palate is very supple with a core of cassis and black cherry fruit, layered with hints of wild strawberry and yellow plum. The finish is silky with refined French oak flavors intermingled with vanilla and subtle oak character.
Medium to deep brick red in color, the Banrock Station Cabernet Sauvignon displays dominant fruit aromas of plum, cherry, strawberry and cinnamon, with subtle hints of vanilla oak. A soft, smooth and long palate shows a good intensity of plum and black cherry fruit flavors. Spicy cinnamon and toasty oak flavors add complexity to this full flavored wine. The Banrock Station Cabernet Sauvignon is best consumed within 12 months.
Medium to deep brick red in color, the Banrock Station Cabernet Sauvignon displays dominant fruit aromas of plum, cherry, strawberry and cinnamon, with subtle hints of vanilla oak. A soft, smooth and long palate shows a good intensity of plum and black cherry fruit flavors. Spicy cinnamon and toasty oak flavors add complexity to this full flavored wine. The Banrock Station Cabernet Sauvignon is best consumed within 12 months.
Medium to deep red with purple hues, the Banrock Station Merlot displays ripe fruit aromas of blueberry, raspberry and plum, which are softened by soft oak characters. The palate shows rich raspberry, blueberry and plum fruit flavours, and subtle toasty oak nuances offer complexity. This wine shows harmony and balance between acidity, fruit sweetness and a soft, tannin structure which gives the wine its generosity and persistence of flavour.
Medium to deep red with purple hues, the Banrock Station Merlot displays ripe fruit aromas of blueberry, raspberry and plum, which are softened by soft oak characters. The palate shows rich raspberry, blueberry and plum fruit flavours, and subtle toasty oak nuances offer complexity. This wine shows harmony and balance between acidity, fruit sweetness and a soft, tannin structure which gives the wine its generosity and persistence of flavour.
Vibrant purple with deep red hues, the Banrock Station Shiraz displays aromas of black currant and cherry fruit with a subtle background of spicy oak. Soft and supple, fresh vibrant fruit flavors of cherries and liquorice are evident on the palate which has a tantalizing chocolate finish. Hints of cinnamon, vanilla and oak add depth and complexity.
Vibrant purple with deep red hues, the Banrock Station Shiraz displays aromas of black currant and cherry fruit with a subtle background of spicy oak. Soft and supple, fresh vibrant fruit flavours of cherries and liquorice are evident on the palate which has a tantalising chocolate finish. Hints of cinnamon, vanilla and oak add depth and complexity. This wine is designed to drink within the next 12 months.
Medium to deep purple in colour, the Banrock Station Shiraz Cabernet displays spicy white pepper, red cherry and blackcurrant, with hints of toasty vanilla oak. White pepper, raspberry and red cherry Shiraz fruit flavors dominate the palate, while Cabernet fruit adds blackcurrant flavors and savory tones. Subtle hints of vanilla and toasty oak add to the complexity of this wine, resulting in a very approachable, persistent, fruit driven and distinctive style of wine.
Dry, full-bodied, bitterish; with ageing it softens, acquiring a full flavor.
This is a gorgeous wine - a brilliant ruby red with an orange-red rim, offering an intensely floral nose with rose and violet aromas accompanying plum, cinnamon and raspberry. A full-bodied, dry wine with velvety tannins and a finish on fruit (cherry and berries). Let it breathe before serving.
Colour: Garnet-red, with orange reflections.
Deep, vibrant red, purple hue. Aromas abound of ripe, dark fruit and berries with
lifted spices and supporting, but subtle, oak. Palate shows a firm acid spine,
holding the gentle oak and spicy dark fruits together. Medium bodied with great
length of oak and fruit flavors. Balanced and elegant.
This Shiraz epitomizes the full flavored richness for which Barossa Valley Shiraz is renowned. This wine displays rip dark plum and blackberry characters with subtle cherry oak complexity achieved from 18 months maturation in American oak barrels. A well balanced wine which shows an excellent harmony of fruit and oak components. Cellar for up to 10 years.
Color: Deep red with magenta hues. Bouquet: The bouquet displays dark plum fruit with hints of nutmeg.
Palate: Soft, opulent mouth filling flavors, plum and blackcurrant fruit with ripe tannins create an alluring wine of great depth and intensity.
Cellaring Potential: This powerful Barossa wine will continue to develop and mature in the bottle over the next 10-15 years.
Serving Suggestions: Osso Bucco, Beef Fillet.
100 % Dornfelder - A delightful non oaked fruity red wine with flavors of cherries and blackberries. Easy to drink and low in alcohol.
Lemon zest, apple, pear, vanilla and toasty spice aromas carry into the flavors with a refreshing tanginess and a bright fruit finish.
Our California Collection wines are carefully handcrafted to deliver the outstanding quality and rich flavors that are hallmarks of the Beringer winemaking team.
This California Pinot Noir is bursting with black cherry, currant and raspberry flavors and has a silky, fruit-driven finish. Special care is taken during harvest to protect the delicate Pinot Noir grape which is grown in premium California vineyards.
After vinification, the wines were aged in French and American oak barrels for 12 months, helping the flavors come together and imparting sweet oak and brown spice nuances. The resulting wine has a deep color with bright cassis, green tea, black olive and sweet vanilla spice aromas that lead into a fleshy mouth that has a big Cab flavor. Black fruit, cassis, and spice flavors are supported into a long finish by fine-grained, assertive tannins.
The wine’s bright red fruit and vanilla/spice aromas, and black cherry and sweet black plum flavors, along with the density and volume of the palate, make this wine eminently drinkable.
Sixty percent North coast fruit for the muscle and body of the wine, which imparted the rich flavors and aromas of ripe black fruit and Bing cherry. The blend of Central Coast fruits for the remainder of the wine added agile suppleness, with exotic hints of cardamom, orange pekoe tea, and rose hips. The result is a wine with good structure and flavor that is a delicious accompaniment to almost anything - whether it's with friends or food (or both!)
This wine is a wonderful example of California Shiraz. Clove spice, citrus zest, plum and floral aromas lead into a mouthful of black berries and brown spice, all highlighted by a long fruity finish. The wine is full-bodied and the tannins are ample but not overpowering. This wine drinks well by itself or can be paired with many dishes.
A mouth full of fruit that is sweet, round and complex which is supported by nice acidity and supple ripe tannins, this Cabernet Sauvignon highlights Knights Valley’s characteristically bright cherry fruit and sweet vanilla oak and pie spice aromas.
This wine is immensely fun to make since we are really striving to make a wine that is appealing now, but also showcases Napa Valley Cabernet. The plump soft tannins and the lush valley floor fruit make this a very accessible, balanced and elegant wine. The nose opens with succulent ripe black cherry, cassis, cedar and a hint of mint. Dark, round fruit flavors fill the mouth and transition into a structured and long finish with sweet vanilla and black cherry flavors complemented by a cocoa dusting.
Offering plush, soft, chewy tannins, and bright fruit characteristics this wine is a blend of ripe plum, black cherry, mint, toffee and dried herb aromas and mouth-coating flavors which are supported with cedar, vanilla, cocoa and nutmeg spice that transition to a long extracted finish.
Boasting a dark ruby-garnet color with cherry, strawberry, sweet orange rind, old rose and spice aromas this wine has forward fruit aromas and flavors of sweet red cherries, sweet spice, and silky tannins.
Aromas of cassis, black cherry, cedar and dark chocolate transition to rich expressions of black fruit, vanilla and brown spices on the palate as ripe supple tannins linger throughout the extracted and long finish.
Even before this full-bodied, garnet-colored Cabernet Sauvignon reaches the mouth, it imparts inviting aromas that create a sense of anticipation. At first sip, the wine bursts forth with flavors of bright red and black fruit leading to a long, satisfying finish.
With its dark ruby color, our Third Century Merlot reveals richly textured layers of berries and cherries with hints of chocolate. This wine surrounds the senses with a lush and beautiful texture that lingers on the palate to create a most memorable wine drinking experience.
From the nose to the palate, this bright, bold Pinot Noir is a sensory pleasure, revealing layers of complexity that deliver ripe, red fruit characteristics balanced by rich accents of earthiness and spice. The wine finishes with a velvety texture that lingers on the palate just long enough to anticipate the next pour.
This Merlot has a firm tannin structure, and this wine is a great example of the depth and elegance of this varietal. It has a fruit-forwardness that is immediately engaging, followed by spicy aromas and flavors of nutmeg, cinnamon and coffee. It’s a wine that is enjoyable and approachable, yet sure to impress guests on any occasion.
The wine has a deep, dark garnet colour. The classical cherry flavours of Amarone are immediately perceptible to the nose, with the preponderant notes of Marasca and sour cherry. The wine presents a great variety of characters, from fresh fruit to jam like tones, which offer a very harmonious aftertaste, alternating with spicy elements.
The ample nose has a sweet impact and spreads in a continuous chain of sensations. The wine opens up in the mouth with aftertastes of all the red-berry fruits, besides vanilla on soft, heavy-duty cloth.
Color
Intense purple
Bouquet
The nose is dense and deep, with aromas of raisins, ripe cherries, wild berries and spice
Taste
The aromas carry through onto the dry, full bodied and well structured palate. An approachable Amarone, with vibrant red fruit flavors, soft, supple tannins and a memorable finish
Lush tannins, bright fruit and criminally rich- a riot of blackberry, raspberry and black pepper. A break away hit with pizza, pasta and BBQ.
Lush tannis, bright fruit and criminally rich - a riot of blackberry, raspberry and black pepper.
Hey Warden! Can't finger us out of the Lineup... that's 'cuz as usual suspects are always found together- makin' a more "intriguing" wine than if bottled separately "Tiny" Grenache brings his fruity punch, Syrah (aka Shiraz) has dark, peppery disposition and me, "Mickey" Mouruedre, a rich, full-bodied past. Don't mess with us as our Mediterranean heritage delivers one Chateauneuf-du-punch! Lock us up with brick oven pizza, BBQ ribs and roast chicken.
It seems our boy Petite Sirah wasn't so tight with the French side of the family. They sold him up the river for what they termed "difficulty in maturing." Thankfully, doing time in Califorian Big House has tamed this Prodigal Son's tannic ways. Ya gotta hand it to him; the kid's got spunk (intense vibrant blackberry fruits and a rich, smooth finish.)
Bisanzio Montepulciano D’Abruzzo is a full bodied red wine, aromatic and complements any meal wonderfully.
Richly textured with blackberry and raspberry flavors, notes of violet and toasted almond leading to a lush, satisfying finish.
COMPOSITION: 65% Sangiovese, 20% Cab. Sauv., 15% Merlot. Bright ruby red, soft and velvety, medium bodied, with a very smooth, very pleasant taste.
Our Cabernet Sauvignon is smooth and easy drinking. Aromas of blackberry, ripe olives and toasted oak are complemented by flavors of sweet cherry with dark chocolate. The full body finishes long with rich chewy tannins.
Shiraz is a wine known for its spicy, full bodied character. Our Shiraz has deep aromas of dark cherries and spicy oak complemented by rich flavors of blackcurrant with hints of liquorice and vanilla oak. The finish is long and warm.
Our Sonoma County Merlot was crafted from selected lots from the Alexander Valley, Sonoma Carneros and Napa Valley. Aged in oak barrels, it combines intense berry-infused aromas with wonderfully rich flavors. Velvety and lush in the mouth it exhibits beautiful balance. This is a red you can enjoy every night.
A blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Merlot displays a classic elegance. A lifted bouquet of berry and cassis with a hint of mint, the palate continues with a rich full flavored complexity. This wine has an excellent structure that is well balanced with natural acidity, fruit characters and soft tannins.
The Black Opal Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine of great finesse and character highlighting the very best of full-flavored Australian red wine. The rich varietal blackcurrant, mint and spice nose is well supported by a palate that is full of fruit flavor, balanced by the subtle use of oak. The wine is warm in the mouth and the tannins are soft and well integrated. This is a classic Australian red wine made from the world’s most noble red variety.
An excellent example of the modern style Shiraz that exhibits generous body and flavor. The bouquet gives plenty of plum and dark berry fruit characters with a hint of oak and varietal spice. The rich, soft palate is complexed by soft tannins and a fine oak character. The complex varietal character and soft oak tannin, distinguishes this wine and ensures it is extremely approachable in its youth.
A blend of 53% Shiraz and 47% Cabernet, this wine is a modern style exhibiting generous body and fruit flavor. The bouquet gives plenty of spicy plum characters from the Shiraz fruit with the Cabernet contributing rich blackcurrant and mint aromas. The palate of this medium bodied wine is rich and soft, complexed with subtle oak flavors and a soft tannin finish.
According to Winemaker Dennis Hill, this is the "perfect Blackstone Cabernet Sauvignon, well balanced and a great everyday wine". This wine displays a deep garnet color; the aromatics reveal a fusion of rich, exotic spices, ripe plum and roses. The luscious palate is well balanced with enticing flavors of plum, cherry and spice.
Delightful aromas reflect ripe plums, fresh raspberries, summer berries and rose tea. The generous aromas are echoed in the palate, which is supple and well structured with great length of flavors - this is a must have wine for Merlot lovers.
This California Syrah is an "integrated" wine with rich supple fruit: surrounded by elegant creaminess, supple oak flavors and firm tannins. This wine is friendly, flavorful and balanced, encouraging the marriage between wine and food.
Blackstone Zinfandel is produced from vineyards located throughout California. At Blackstone, we believe each appellation contributes unique flavor and structure derived from the area's soil and climatic conditions. We have carefully developed each vineyard lot to capture their unique flavors and aromatic qualities. The ideal blend results in the Blackstone Signature style, a wine that is integrated, with rich supple fruit flavors and elegant creaminess. This Zinfandel exhibits fresh apricot and berry aromas followed by intense fruit and spice flavors.
Blackstone Monterey County Pinot Noir is produced from carefully selected vineyards in the Monterey area. The warm days, breezy afternoons and cool, moist nights of the Monterey County allow the grapes to mature slowly, intensifying the delicate Pinot Noir flavors. The wine is a smooth elegant expression of cool climate, coastal fruit with ripe aromas of black cherry, vanilla and hints of spice followed by cherry, jammy berry and black tea-infused flavors. Its texture is silky smooth and finishes very soft and delicate.
This Merlot begins with attractive aromas of vanilla and toasted chestnuts wrapped around bright cherry, ripe raspberry and exotic spice fragrances. The silky, smooth palate is lusciously textured with cherry and berry flavors.
Dennis chooses the absolute best vineyards from California's premier appellation, the Napa Valley, for Blackstone's first reserve-quality wine. This luscious and elegant limited-release Merlot exhibits a sweet nose of black fruits, spice, and vanilla. Medium to full-bodied, with moderate tannin, it has a nicely textured mid-palate and a stylish finish that is pure Blackstone.
Full-bodied, yet smooth and easy-drinking, this wine offers lovely blackberry and cinnamon spice aromas and a sumptuous palate of dark berry, dried cherry, vanilla and toasted oak flavors, culminating in a soft, full finish.
The Blackstone Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir is very elegant and complex. On the nose there are defined dark berry aromas (blueberry) and a bit of vanilla. On the palate the wine has delicate tannins and a seductive texture. Enjoy this Pinot Noir with pork tenderloin, tortellini Alfredo, grilled sea bass, and roasted chicken or duck.
The wine shows a vibrant claret color. The flavorful aroma is filled with lifted dark cherry and berry aromas, with oak spices
including clove and nutmeg. The palate is supple and well integrated with flavors of cherry and spice; finishing with smoky
mocha vanillin oak. Blackstone Merlot will pair nicely with rack of lamb, burgers on the grill, and tomato based pasta dishes.
Rainwater is a medium dry pale Madeira which is delicious take before meals but also goes well with dessert. Its refined bouquet has make it a universal favorite.
Complex and balanced aromas of ripe cherries, currant and cassis with hints of mint and eucalyptus. Ripe, soft and well integrated tannins. Mouthful and chewy with very good concentration and depth. Multidimensional fruit flavors and spiciness showing finesse and harmony. Excellent length in the aftertaste.
Intense red color with purple hue. Complex aromas remind us of ripe plum and black berries, with licorice and spicy nuances. Appealing ripe fruit flavors. Fine texture, mature tannins with good concentration in the mouth. Long and harmonious fruity finish. A delicious wine with personality to discover.
Ruby red color. Intense and complex ripe fruit and spicy aromas. Round and concentrated with velvety and matured tannins. Persistent and elegant on its balanced finish.
This wine carries a scent of ripe cherries, currant and cassis with hints of mint and eucalyptus. On the palate, it has good concentration and depth with fruity flavors and spiciness. Ripe, soft and well integrated tannins are evident in this wine.
Deep red color, with violet hints. Sweet and spicy aromas reminding of black pepper. Good fruit and smooth, harmonious tannins.
Ruby red color. Intense cherry and raspberry aromas, with hints of violets and eucalyptus. Elegant body. Well balanced tannins and pleasant finish.
This wine is a deep ruby in color and rapidly darkens to opaque from the rim of the glass. It has a rich and layered nose filled with aromas of violets, black currants and the slightest hint of cherry. In the mouth it is just as textured, with a mosaic of flavors dominated by black currants and cherries, with elements of licorice and graphite incorporated as the wine finishes. Its tannins are soft and enveloping and really less prevalent than the bright acidity that is surprising considering the depth and richness of the wine. It will pair with most any meat and it will stand up to some spice as well.
Deeply concentrated notes of dark chocolate, mineral dried flower, violet, earth and plum. Quite extraordinary.
The Cabernet Sauvignon is a wonderful blend of ripe fruit and spice. Sweet plum and black cherry flavors are complemented by a hint of cocoa and pepper. The supple tannins and lush mouth feel create an approachable wine that leaves a delicious finish.
This is a soft, supple red that finishes with a burst of ripe raspberry fruit flavors. It's the perfect choice for those who prefer a back road to a freeway.
The grapes used in the creation of this wine derive in large part from very old vines grown the warm Sacramento Delta area. The secret of old vines is that they can, in principle, owing to their deep roots, more or less always keep their cool. The zin is supplemented by some extraordinary old vine carignane grown quite near-by. Our good friends on Montebello Ridge discovered recently what the clever and foresighted Italian and Portugese immigrant grape growers knew a hundred years ago. Planting vineyards to "promiscuous culture" -Zin, carignane and the occasional alicante grown together in one field creates a wonderful synergy of taste and textural complementarity. Very intense berry character, powerful tannin, a Zin that is not to be trifled with.
Full-bodied and robust with a capacity to age, but with such supple smoothness that it can be eminently drinkable. This wine is produced from only the finest selected grapes in Abruzzo located in central Italy.
A beautiful ruby red wine with great character, medium-bodied, robust flavors, yet easily drinkable.
Estate-grown and semi-dry, this chillable red wine is a fruit-filled explosion of flavor, offering the health benefits of a dry red in a semi-dry package. Big Stuff Red is named for the vintner's son, Mills, who arrived 8 weeks premature weighing just 4lbs. He quickly acquired the nickname Big Stuff -- because he was anything but. (Today he is a delightful, healthy child). Serve this International Double Gold Medal winner with grilled meats and vegetables, finger food or mild, red-sauce pasta.
The palate shows wonderful density with warm, dark plum and berry fruit. There is a perceived sweetness from the ripe fruit, while the tannins are fine and seamless. Color: Deep garnet red. Aromas: Lifted dark berry fruits, black cherry with hints of savory spice and chocolate.
Aromas: Lifted dark berry fruits, black cherry with hints of savory spice and chocolate.
Palate: The palate shows wonderful density with warm, dark plum and berry fruit. There is a perceived sweetness from the ripe fruit, while the tannins are fine and seamless.
This wine is a positive evolution of this entry level Pinot Noir style. Fruit driven, with a dominance of classic cherry and red berry characters supported with hints of oak spice adding a touch of complexity over the fine velvet structure.
Aromas: Ripe blackberries, black plums and spice are highlighted by toasty nuances.
Palate: The supple palate is lead by sweet dark fruit flavours which are well-balanced with savoury complexities and spicy oak. The approachable mouthfeel exposes a silky tannin structure and has a medium long finish.
Aromas of ripe cherry and spice, accentuated with rich plum and savory highlights. The style of this wine is typical of the Pinot Noir originating from the region in which this quality Marlborough fruit was sourced. It has a rich, sweet approach, displaying ripe, dark berry fruits, subtle oak spice, velvety tannins and a long concentrated finish, balancing structure with concentration.
Aromas: Lifted, fragrant dark berry aromas and spice coupled with savoury oak toast.
Palate: The palate exhibits a ripe, sweet approach with an array of dark berry fruits and black plums. Well structured, this wine displays fine tannins giving a texture of velvet.
An ancient varietal with its roots in eastern France, Pinot Noir is a red grape that is highly expressive of its terroir. The long growing season of the Santa Maria Valley allows Pinot Noir grapes to develop slowly and to their fullest, most deliciously intense flavors. Byron Pinot Noir has undertones of cherry and plum with depth and velvetiness from maturing in oak
Deep plum red in colour. The palate is full bodied with very fine mouth coating tannin.
Aromas blend dark cherry and vanilla, followed by vivid, red fruit flavors.
Intensely dark red color is the first impression of this Carmenere. The nose overflows with plum and spices that typify this variety at its best. We seek that standard where we grew this crop, on our estate vineyards in Maule Valley. Enjoy the exuberant flavors of cherry blended with tones of oak and vanilla.
Plum and blackberry aromas emerge in the nose, to combine with sweet oak and a light background of mint. Good weight and smooth tannins give way to a long finish.
Cambria Julia's Pinot Noir offers fresh cherry, blueberry, strawberry and cranberry fruit flavors accented with cinnamon and vanilla oak spice characters. The mid-palate has a silky texture and balanced tannins that lead into a fruity and earthy finish. "Light crimson hue. Inviting scents of wild cherry and raspberry with secondary nuances of thistle and white pepper. Juicy flavors of black cherry and raspberry. Velvety tannins and hints of vanilla and allspice in the cherry-driven close." 90 Points: The Wine News
The Tepusquet Vineyard Syrah, typical of its cool-climate origins, is deep, rich, earthy, spicy and peppery.
Forward aromas and flavors of cherry and berry are enhanced by delicate chocolate, clove and oak complexity leading to a round and elegant mouthfeel.
Our Merlot exhibits dark plum and ripe berry fruit aromas with hints of sweet oak. On the palate, the wine has a mouth filling, well structured foundation of Bing Cherry and dark fruit flavors revealing notes of cracked black pepper and caraway in the long elegant finish. Try this splendid red with grilled meats, pork roasts, red-sauced pasta dishes and flavorful hard cheeses.
Produced from grapes grown in the heralded Languedoc–Roussillon region of southern France, Pinot Noir’s ancestral homeland, this silky red reveals a complex bouquet of spring flowers, raspberries, spiced plum, candied strawberry and truffles. Ultra-smooth on the palate with luscious fruit, velvety tannins and a rich, elegant finish, it’s delicious with grilled salmon, rosemary chicken, herb-marinated lamb chops, roast duck and mushroom pizza.
Tasting notes Soft and fruit-forward, not oak-driven
Food Tips A balanced wine well suited to pork, lamb chops, grilled steak, venison or dry cheeses.
Garnet cherry-red in color with aromas of stewed fruit, wood, and spicy nuances. A lot of character and a long finish.
Tasting notes Rounded, with a soft, generous finish
Food Tips A balanced wine well suited to pork, lamb chops, grilled steak, venison or dried cheeses
Deep ruby color. Delicious aromas of raspberry-cherry compote, pencil shavings and spicy orange marmalade. A round entry leads to a dryish medium body of tart raspberry, roasted red pepper, and dried Montmorency cherry flavors with a dash of cedar. Finishes with a toasty cedar, silt, and cranberry skin fad. A nicely structured wine for the table; pair with Mediterranean veal or stewed dishes.
Deep ruby color. Delicious aromas of raspberry-cherry compote, pencil shavings and spicy orange marmalade. A round entry leads to a dryish medium body of tart raspberry, roasted red pepper, and dried Montmorency cherry flavors with a dash of cedar. Finishes with a toasty cedar, silt, and cranberry skin fad. A nicely structured wine for the table; pair with Mediterranean veal or stewed dishes.
A dark translucent ruby, displays an earthy profile, with perfumed notes of dark red cherries, tobacco and menthol. Medium in body, it offers excellent length, fine tannins and enough stuffing to drink well to age ten or so.
This Pinot Noir is a sultry beauty with soft, full curves draped in flowing silk. Well-proportioned, this wine offers a balanced juxtaposition of earthy, fruit and floral characteristics that splay and scintillate on the palate. This wine will pair well with lighter flavor meat and sauce dishes for the next 5 years. Save some for the chocolate cake.
On the nose there is intense black cherry and raspberry scents with a touch of fig and floral breeze. Delicious black cherry core that is juicy and satisfying. Silky textured with a clean and refreshing finish.
Intense red ruby color. Complex and attractive nose of red and balance and strength with nice mineral and spice notes mixed with fine, supple tannins on the finish. A delicious and well-structured wine that can be enjoyed now or cellared for several years.
Deep, intense red ruby color. Elegant and complex nose, with plenty of red fruit and blackberry flavors mixed with notes of toasty oak and spices. The Cuvée Alexandre Merlot shows an incredible quality of smooth, round and well integrated tannins, that makes it very approachable right now. However, this attractive wine will gain in complexity and harmony if cellared for a few years.
The Marnier-Lapostolle Company, together with French Oenologist Michel Rolland, have set out to impart their “Old World” expertise in the creation of the finest wines of Chile. This Cabernet Sauvignon, the result of hand-selected grapes and a rigorous fermentation in French oak barrels is a complex well-balanced example of the best that Chile has to offer.
This Merlot was aged 6 months in small French oak barrels. The wine has red fruit flavors, intense aromas and a lush texture. It is well structured and the finish is spicy. It can age in the bottle up to 10 years. Enjoy with poultry, lamb, pasta and chocolate.
A complex dry, full bodied wine with a velvety texture. It nose is slightly grassy with essence of violet. The bright ruby red color is classic Cabernet. A perfect companion to beef, lamb, and all hearty dishes.
The bouquet is bursting with ripe fruit with a slight green olive and herbaceous aroma. This dry full-bodied wine with a hive of smokiness has gained popularity around the world. So much so that Casarsa is one of the leading producers of Merlot in the world. An excellent accompaniment for all types of meats, pasta, BBQ, Chili and most full flavored dishes.
A pleasant Chianti, the Gabbiano exhibits fine dried leaf, tart cherry flavors; well-balanced on the palate; a joy to drink; great with a oregano accented fresh tomato pasta.
One of Tuscany's tried and true Chianti Classicos, the Castello di Gabbiano exhibits bright red fruits, earthy minerals, and an honest rusticity; light tannins make it very enjoyable now.
In this ancient Manor-house the famous explorer Giovanni da Verazzano, discovered of North America, was born in 1485. In the farm inside the Castle, the famous wine is produced by the same traditional method.
Color: Ruby red. Bouquet: Rich notes of wild berries, raspberry, currant and almond. Taste: Round and balanced, with soft, appealing tannins and a persistent finish.
Our wine captures the essence of Pinot Noir with berry and, black cherry fruit flavors and a silky smooth texture. With a light medium body and a low tannin content, it goes well with salmon, swordfish and tuna as well as with chicken and lamb.
One of our finest wines, this vintage Cabernet Sauvignon from Northern Italy's Trentino region has a well-balanced body, flavor and aroma. Aged in oak, this Cabernet has developed a smooth, clean and complex taste as well as a magnificent ruby red color.
Well balanced and complex in a Bordeaux style. Aged in oak for one year. Warm and generous with ripe plum and elegant herbal flavors. Good acidity, pleasing bouquet and long flavorful finish. Serve at room temperature - about 62 degrees F.
Rich aromas of chocolate and spice open to flavors of ripe black cherry and currant. The wine is round and silky on the palate. Aging for 10 months in French and American oak barrels gives it notes of vanilla, nutmeg and clove.
With a dense ruby color outlined by a soft purple hue, this Merlot offers aromas of black cherry and berry fruit that come to life on the palate with lingering flavors of currant and a back note of dried herb. Aged in 100% French and American oak, subtle flavors of roasted coffee and brown spice greet smooth tannins that support a long finish.
A stylish Pinot Noir with jammy and earthy notes and hints of spice on the nose. These fruit-driven flavors carry over onto the palate and are balanced by structured tannins. The palate offers juicy strawberry jam flavors with a dash of nutmeg spice. Lush and complex on the palate, this Pinot Noir has guts yet a silky finish.
This is a classic Zinfandel with intense notes of blackberry and briar on the nose. The palate offers jammy fruit character with white pepper and a hint of pipe tobacco. Big and concentrated, yet silky and inviting, this wine has chalky tannins with a long, complex finish.
Unlike most Chardonnays, Chard-on-yeah! is 100% unoaked. This refreshing wine is a welcome choice in a world of rich, buttery Chardonnays! A fresh fruit salad springs to mind at first taste—flavors of melon, granny smith apples and pears, with touches of grapefruit. Chard-on-yeah! fits the bill on price, quality, and uniqueness.
Dark red color with purple highlights. Powerful and peppery with notes of cherries and caramel. Medium bodied with a clean finish
Brick color. Refreshing nose of black currants, cassis and wood notes. Nice balance. Medium bodied with delicate tannins.
Dark brick color. Nice woody nose, with hints of cedar and tobacco. Gingerbread and black currant jam fragrances. Well balanced, clean, and slightly spicy.
Dark brick color. Nose of wood, with gingerbread and black fruit fragrances. Nice balance, medium bodied, quite round, rich and fleshy. Ripe and noble tannins. Long on the palate and forthcoming.
Dark ruby color, very perfumy and elegant, with black cherry flavors. Nice, long and supple finish, with firm, but round, tannins.
As a result of the long growing season, this elegant Cabernet Sauvignon shows deep, dark color and rich, ripe plum, chocolate and vanilla aromas on the nose. A round, supple mouth begins with black cherry and coffee that leads into subtle notes of dried herb, smoky vanilla and bittersweet chocolate that lasts throughout a long toasty oak finish.
This Merlot steps up with a rich deep garnet color outlined by a soft purple hue. Offering aromas of blueberry, densely packed black cherry and ripe plum with a hint of toasted cedar, a dark fruit density balanced by a hint of roasted coffee. Chocolate and brown spice flavors come from aging in oak barrels. Resolved tannins, together with concentrated extract, are layered with a moderate acidity to support the fruit-driven flavors throughout its long finish.
Fruit for this Cabernet Sauvignon was selected from the finest Bordeaux variety vineyards in Sonoma County; 37% from Alexander Valley, 36% from Sonoma Valley, 23% from Knights Valley, and 4% from Dry Creek Valley to assemble a wine that showcases Sonoma County. The Alexander Valley grapes highlight bright berry with back notes of dried herbs, while the Sonoma Valley fruit is from our home vineyard - the St. Jean Estate Vineyard, and brings black and dense mountain fruit to the blend. The Knights Valley fruit adds a firm mouthfeel and pronounced tannins and the Dry Creek Valley grapes tend toward dark, dense black cherry and berry fruit flavors with a rich mouthfeel.
Blackberries, black raspberries and hints of coffee lead into a rich, concentrated mouthful of black cherries. Nicely structured and complex, welcomed layers of chocolate, cassis and plums carry throughout a lush and satisfying finish.
Aromas of black fruits dominate with notable hints of plum on the nose. Rich, ripe and forward with big fruit flavors of black cherry and blackberry are backed by a slight hint of mint and subtle notes of roasted meat. Lush and fleshy tannins gently surround the fruit to a satisfying finish.
Rich mocha, black cherry and blueberry notes fill the nose of this Cabernet Sauvignon. The mouth is richly textured with supple tannins and wonderful fruit density filled with flavors of ripe blackberries, chocolate, coffee and smoky oak.
Complex cherry, chocolate and black fruit aromas jump from the nose of this Merlot. On the palate, black cherry, cedar and roasty tobacco lead to a full, round mouth with firm structure and elegance.
“Planted by vineyard manager Mimi Nye in 1991, our vineyard at Canoe Ridge Estate is coming out of adolescence and hitting its stride. The wines from this fruit are showing more depth and concentration. The Canoe Ridge Estate Cabernet typifies the Horse Heaven Hills AVA with beautiful, expressive fruit and delicate tannins.” Head Winemaker
The Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot is a refined and elegant Merlot with bright Rainier cherry fruit character and a soft finish. This is a very versatile, medium-bodied, food-friendly wine. Its dusty tannins make it a great match with Italian food.
Cabernet from this 30-year-old vineyard always delivers power, structure and rich concentrated black fruit. This is a big shouldered wine with aromas and flavors of blackberry jam.
This Merlot is loaded with dark fruit flavors with hints of bittersweet chocolate. 22% Cold Creek Cabernet was added to soften the tannins and contribute layers of complexity.
Oak aging for 18 months gives this wine complex flavors and a long, graceful finish. Sweet wood and ripe cherry aromas introduce concentrated black cherry and spicy cassis flavors.
Densely packed with black currant, boysenberry and cranberry flavors, the wine finishes with hints of vanilla and lingering toast. Winemaker, Ron Bunnell, finds this wine "Elegant with a substantial tannin structure".
This complex yet approachable Merlot offers aromas and flavors of black cherry, cola, leather and spice. It’s soft and accessible with layers of complexity. A great everyday red with Washington style.
The Columbia Valley Syrah is a soft, ripe Syrah with dark ripe berry fruit aromas and flavors with hints of vanilla and brown sugar spice.
The Chateau Ste. Michelle Ethos Reserve Merlot is rich and refined at the same time. The wine exhibits elegant black cherry and coffee flavors with a silky, lingering finish.
As the pinnacle tier for Chateau Ste. Michelle, all Ethos wines offer layers of complexity and the Syrah is no exception. As we tasted this one for descriptive notes, we went on and on...but if you have to hold us to a few...the wine delivers aromas and flavors of dark plum, boysenberry, cocoa, roasted coffee and caramel with a full, round, chewy palate and a long finish. The wine is fruit forward, yet incredibly layered, making it a versatile match for almost any pasta or meat dish. However, my classic pairing for this one would have to be lamb.
The Indian Wells Cabernet is our warm climate ripe, jammy New World style of Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine really typifies the Wahluke Slope region with up front, dark fruit aromas and flavors with hints of vanilla. Vineyards in the area are more than a decade old now and showing character and complexity.
The Indian Wells Merlot offers ripe berry fruit aromas and jammy flavors typical of Wahluke Slope reds. This is a full bodied style of warm climate Merlot with a round, supple finish. We added Wahluke Slope syrah to enhance the mouthfeel and rich fruit character.
The Orphelin Red Wine is a blend of 10 grape varieties with Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvedre comprising 86% of the blend. This Chateauneuf du Pape look-alike has lots of spice, garrigue, kirsch, and peppery aromas and flavors. It is just a bit lean on the palate but with a sense of elegance. It is medium-bodied, has good balance, and enough structure to drink well for a decade.
A smooth, rich and well-balanced red from Italy’s picturesque coastal Abruzzi region. Concentrated berry flavors complement the lush ruby color and appealing nose, characteristic of the Montepulciano grape.
A smooth, rich and well-balanced red from Italy’s picturesque coastal Abruzzi region. Concentrated berry flavors complement the lush ruby color and appealing nose, characteristic of the Montepulciano grape.
Brimming with lush velvety blackberry and vanilla flavors, this Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits rich aromas of black cherry and currants, with the round and supple tannins typical of Alexander Valley Cabernet. Rich and chewy, it is plush and smooth on the palate with perfectly integrated oak.
Starting with the elegant, briary, fruity and fabulous Merlot from Alexander Valley, winemaker Erik Olsen ferments the must in stainless steel to fully capture the fruity character of these grapes. Then a 22-month residence in barrels lends an elegant layer of toasty French oak to the ripe cherry and raspberry flavors. Incredibly aromatic, this Reserve Merlot offers aromas of violets, black cherry, plum and mocha that introduce forward berry/cherry fruit flavors and balanced oak tannins, followed by a long finish with oak and chocolate notes.
A richly textured, smooth wine, Briarcrest offers thick blackberry, dark cherry and cassis flavors, harmonized with toasty oak, cedar, tobacco and chocolate aromas. Briarcrest is intense, big and fruity in its youth and can be bottle-aged up to 15 years, developing added smoothness and rich complexity. Food Pairing: Intense, fruity and supple, Briarcrest pairs beautifully with beef tenderloin. Or try it with roast leg of lamb.
Marlstone is smooth and balanced, with intense, concentrated fruit and aromas of cherry, cedar, tobacco and black olives. Enjoyable upon release, Marlstone can be further aged for up to 15 years after release, developing the rich complexity of a truly collectible wine.
Zinfandel flourishes in California, particularly in Sonoma County, where weather and soil combine to produce rich, intensely flavored Zinfandel fruit. Clos du Bois Zinfandel is full-bodied, brimming with ripe raspberry and blackberry flavors, followed by a long, peppery finish. A favorite on wine country tables, Zinfandel is perhaps our best kept secret - but one we're happy to share.
Showing a brilliant, black plum hue, this Pinot Noir exudes aromas of ripe blackberry, red currant, plum and rose petal. The intense fruit is tempered with hints of vanilla, toast and a mild earthiness. The texture is silky, with bright flavors that echo the aromas, especially the blackberry notes, with hints of wild strawberry. The fine-grained tannins leave a lingering finish that is classically Pinot Noir.
Our Cabernet Sauvignon ranks among our most popular Classics varietals. We carefully select the grapes to achieve the richness and balance associated with Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon. Up to four weeks of fermentation and maceration (time in contact with the grape skins) develops the optimum color and flavor in the wine, while aging in 60-gallon oak barrels adds softness and a light vanillin overtone.
The finished wine exhibits deep, berry flavors, a peppery character and a subtle overlay of oak.
The fruit for our Classic Sonoma County Merlot comes from vineyards in Sonoma County's Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys. Extended maceration enhances color, flavor and mouthfeel, and aging for 18 months in 60-gallon oak barrels adds softness and a subtle vanillin component. We blend small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon to add structure and complexity, which enlivens the subtle texture and plum-like fruitiness that is the hallmark of fine Merlot.
This Pinot noir has primary aromas of classic black cherry and blackberry, and secondary characteristics of strawberry, rose petal, vanilla, and roasted oak. The wine has a lush, silky texture with bright flavors of Bing cherry and strawberry. The wine is elegant in structure and impeccably balanced to serve as a versatile complement to any meal, or to enjoy on its own.
The latest addition to our Classic wine tier, the Sonoma County Shiraz is a rich, flavorful wine that pairs well with a wide range of foods. Made in the inky, jammy style typical of fine Australian Shiraz wines, this lovely Shiraz offers rich aromas and flavors of wild raspberries and blackberries, with hints of licorice and layers of black pepper and spice on the back palate.
Redolent of ripe red cherries and plums, infused with the fragrance of violets and a trace of cinnamon spice, Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir is exquisitely aromatic. The palate is both supple and very fine. It has the richness of dark fruits, toasty oak and a savory earthiness that leads into a seamless, lengthy finish.
Brilliant with very dark red hues, this wine is intense and sophisticated
to the nose, with black fruits, clove, nutmeg and pepper. It is powerful,
yet velvety in the mouth. Wood and toast flavors are very well
integrated with the wine, providing vanilla and toasted bread notes.
Long lasting and persistent finish. Best paired with grilled meats such
as lamb, beef, ribs, cassoulet, red sauce pastas, strong cheeses, and of
course, shared with family and friends.
The aromatics of this Washington Cabernet Sauvignon offer chocolate, cherry and subtle spice notes. The palate is a balance of oak, cocoa, raspberry and blueberry. This is a lush, well-integrated wine with a lingering finish.
This classic Washington State Merlot offers aromatics of spice, blackberry, and chocolate which lead into a balanced palate of velvety-textured fruit and tannins.
“Soft, yet intense aromas of chocolate cherry, cassis and slight spice lead to a medium-bodied palate of fruit- forward flavors. This concentrated wine trails into a supple finish that offers silky tannins, notes of dark chocolate and a slightly spiced finish.”
Ray Einberger, Winemaker
"Classic Merlot aromas of spice, blackberry and cocoa carry through the palate of this complex artisanally crafted wine. The balance of oak and black fruits creates a velvety, seductive finish."
Ray Einberger, Winemaker
An intense and exotic wine creating both harmony and deep varietal expression.
Bold medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon delivers aromas of cherry blossoms and rose petals, with a perfect balance of earth, mineral and deep berry flavors, and a soft tannin finish.
A medium-bodied Merlot with aromas of spice and blackberry. A perfect balance of earth, dusty cocoa and ripe cherry flavors with a lingering rich velvety finish.
This Rhoné style Syrah includes a touch of Viognier and Grenache, delivering aromatics of slight spice, white pepper, blueberry and sweet orange peel. Mouth-filling flavors of dark chocolate with hints of roasted coffee bean round out the notes of fruit and oak and lead to a distinctive blueberry-raspberry finish.
"This fruit-forward, minimally oaked Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromas and flavors of slight blueberry and cherry throughout the palate. The balance of fruit and soft oak provides a lingering finish with hints of cocoa."
Ray Einberger, Winemaker
Columbia Crest built its reputation for Washington Merlot with a rich full-bodied style of wine characterized by black cherry and raspberry. Extended aging in small French and American oak barrels soften the texture and add complexity. This fruit-forward wine is defined by aromas and flavors of raspberry and blackberry. Expressions of coffee and cocoa frame the mid-palate, and spice round out the soft velvety finish.
Generous blackberry, black cherry and raspberry aromas and flavors unfold from the glass. This is a luscious, expressive wine with a soft, appealing finish.
Sweet cherry aromas jump from the glass. A lovely blend of cola, strawberry and juicy raspberry flavors balance the polished palate with smooth tannins. The finish is silky with a refreshing texture.
"This Shiraz features New World-style ripe and jammy fruit aromas. Flavors of black cherry and white pepper are pronounced on the palate with hints of boysenberry and raspberry. The lingering finish is pleasingly supple."
Ray Einberger, Winemaker
A classic Bordeaux-style winemaking protocol enhances the earthy, blackberry, cinnamon and cocoa aromatics. Fruit and oak are perfectly balanced to yield a very complex, seductive, chocolate-cherry blackberry lingering finish. This is a heady, hedonistic experience in the glass
Our full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon is brimming with black cherry and vanilla-oak flavors and a rich, smooth finish. Enjoy with a fillet Mignon or your favorite red meat dish.
From the bouquet of this Merlot emerge notes of cherry and deep blackberry, which promise wonderful flavors as it opens right up on the palate with hints of black pepper, cherry pie, and blackberry jam. The finish of this medium-bodied Merlot offers soft tannins and earthy undertones. An extremely food friendly wine, the finish is supple, and clean. Enjoy with your favorite beef or veal dish, cranberry glazed pork chop, braised leg of lamb, spinach and feta pizza, or prosciutto wrapped shrimp.
Concannon is the world’s first winery to bottle Petite Sirah, and we’ve been perfecting this blend for over 40 years. Full-bodied and rich with cherry flavors, our Petite Sirah has a marvelous hint of tasty oak for a smooth, silky finish. Enjoy with beef or your favorite lamb dish.
Rich and spicy characteristics of the Central Coast region. The nose has lifted aromas of strawberry, cherry and blueberry. The wine finishes with white pepper, chocolate and creamy oak. Our Pinot Noir Selected Vineyards pairs well with a grilled rack of lamb, prime rib, or salmon.
A distinguished, full-bodied Rhone-style wine that exhibits ripe, red currant and smoky molasses character on the nose, continuing with flavors of plum, ripe cherries, and rose on the palate. With lively acidity, mellow fruit and firm tannins, the wine finishes with a hint of toasted walnut and spice flavors of cinnamon and cardamom.
Sporting an excellent grapey aroma, the lively Concannon Syrah drinks well while being a food lover's dream; excellent with mildly savory stews or rustic grilled meats.
An elegant wine, supple in feel with nice proportions of fruit, toast, and spice. It displays nicely fruited aromas of blackberries and olallie berries, with a mild pepper suggestion, and accents of vanilla and creamy oak.
Color: Deep garnet red with purple tones.
This is a luscious, structured wine produced from a consistently warm vintage. The Anthology is marked by concentrated aromas of sweet spice from the Cabernet Franc, mocha and cherry from the Merlot and a rich core of classic, plum, anise, vanilla and earth. Flavors of plum, cherry and toasty oak linger on a warm round finish. This is a silky medium-to-full bodied wine that can be enjoyed now or cellared for additional complexity.
Intense aromas of black cherry, cassis and plum are tinged with vanilla, anise and pepper. This is a luscious, full-bodied, well balanced wine packed with flavors of ripe plum, blackberry, oak and mocha with a lingering, velvety finish. This is a classic Napa Valley Cabernet.
Born in the heart of the California Coast, Corbett Canyon Winery offers superior varietals with richness and complexity you will enjoy with each glass. Our premium varietal grapes are grown under ideal conditions, then blended for a soft, full taste that perfectly complements your meal.
Born in the heart of the California Coast, Corbett Canyon Winery offers superior varietals with richness and complexity you will enjoy with each glass. Our premium varietal grapes are grown under ideal conditions, then blended for a soft, full taste that perfectly complements your meal.
Born in the heart of the California Coast, Corbett Canyon Winery offers superior varietals with richness and complexity you will enjoy with each glass. Our premium varietal grapes are grown under ideal conditions, then blended for a soft, full taste that perfectly complements your meal.
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This wine is a medium brick red hue with a tint of violet. It unfolds with rich aromas of blue fruit – like boysenberry, with an undercurrent of ripe cassis and cedar notes. The palate is sappy and ripe with French oak vanilla and cherry fruit flavors. The tannins are soft on the mid-palate and firm on the finish, providing an opportunity for short term aging.
This approachable Cabernet is very drinkable, despite its youth.
The nose of this inky purple colored wine is rich and complex with aromas of blueberry and cassis with a hint of spearmint. The palate is supple and tannic with lip-smacking caramel and French vanilla sappiness followed by a ripe cassis finish. The wine has balanced acidity and firm tannins and worth aging for a few years.
Aromatized wine-based drink made with Spanish red wine and natural citrus flavors. Serve Cold.
Grapes were sourced from both Lodi and Monterey. This full-bodied yet smooth Cabernet Sauvignon displays soft tannins with primary fruit flavors of blackberries, dark cherries and plums. These layers of dark fruits melt with the tastes of mocha and toasty oak and end with a long and silky finish.
This wine has a heady, yet dry nose with aromas of blueberries and leather. The palate has intense flavors of chocolate, mocha, and plums, matched by a soft velvety texture and hint of spice.
With smooth and supple tannins this soft, silky Merlot shows bright cherries followed by espresso mingling into a plush, silky mocha finish.
Aromas of boysenberry and blueberries evolve into soft spice accentuated by rich dark chocolate and a long soft finish.
Diseño Malbec has deep purple color with crimson luster. The bouquet of lilac and cherry blossom unfolds to a hint of tobacco. The explosive flavors of earthy blueberry and rich chocolate are fleshy yet robust with well balanced acidity - quintessential Malbec from Mendoza.
Our Cabernet Sauvignon is strong, yet graceful, with rich cherry, dark berry and currant fruit flavors beautifully balanced by savory oak tones and well-structured tannins. No bones about it, this one begs for BBQ spare ribs, grilled steak and pot roast. Be sure to give your best friend the leftovers!
Our Merlot is eager to please with luscious red and black fruit flavors balanced by an agreeable earthiness and fine, elegant tannins. A dog-gone good companion to spaghetti, pizza, lasagna and sharp cheeses with a little bite.
Our Zinfandel boasts fresh berry and pepper spice aromas with zesty, red-jam flavors that make it a faithful companion to a wide range of foods. Doggone good with pizza, barbequed chicken, grilled steaks, lamb chops and red-sauce pastas.
The Domaine Chandon Pinot Meunier is deep cherry red with blood plum hues. The aroma displays layers of spicy complexity including clove, cinnamon and vanilla with red currant nuances. The palate is soft, long and complex with flavors of truffle, blueberries, toffee and hints of ginger and soy.
The Domaine Chandon Pinot Noir is deep plum red with cherry hues. The aromas reveal layers of cinnamon, fig, nutmeg, and toffee with a note of spicy French oak. Flavors of brown spice, black cherry, caramel, and a subtle hint of cola characterize the palate. The wine is powerful and intense, revealing complex layers of ripe fruit and a long, satisfying finish.
A well-made Mediterranean wine profile. Deep ripe cherry red. Intense blackberry and raspberry aromas. Full bodied. Delicious to sip on its own or with meats, salads, and pasta.
A wine with character expressing the Mediterranean Merlot variety. An elegant purple blank color with violet tones. A well defined fruity aroma to the nose, blackberry and raspberry. Enjoyable on its own or with meats, salads and pasta.
Sweet black cherry and fruity tones are a treat to your palate. It's medium body and low to moderate acidity is complimented by the elegant and smooth finish with a soft tannin. Enjoy with grilled meat, such as lamb or beef steak.
Red currant boysenberry and bright cherry aromas and flavors linger throughout each sip. Fetch a glass and enjoy with dishes like black pepper steak with grilled onions and mushrooms."
A bounty of aromas and flavors such as ripe berry plum and cherry flavors jump through a ring of supple tannins. The finish is smooth and easy drinking. Try it with foods like: buffalo chicken wings, fondue, pizzas or all on its own.
From Languedoc Roussillon, France
Since its first release in 1999, Alden Ranch Zinfandel has gained notoriety as a whale of a Zin. With more resemblance to port, the 2003 vintage stays true to its bloodline. Bright raspberry combines with toasted oak forming the core of the aromatics. Hints of peaches and nectarines add to the intensity of fruitiness as the aromas tiptoe toward spices and black fruits. Berry flavors intensify on the pallet with a lingering, tangy citrus finish. Like previous vintages it is great before dinner as an aperitif, on ice around the pool, or with a cheese plate and chocolate dessert just sitting by the fireplace. Careful consumption is recommended because the alcohol can creep up and bite your head the next morning
The aromas and profile of this wine is much darker and brooding than past vintages. The wine has a hint of herbal quality that smells a lot like strawberry rhubarb pie. The wine’s most dominate aroma is the ripe sweet cherry character, but it evolves to perfumed aromas of nectarines and peaches. The aftertaste is long with a well balanced finish.
Aromas of black cherry, black pepper, spicy vanillin, crème de coca, white chocolate, huckleberry, peach, smoky oak, earth, forest floor, black cherry and wild loganberry. Palate of sweet, ripe berries with a jammy, extracted texture.
Deep ruby red with shades of violet. Bouquet is rich with fruit, the nose is reminiscent of plums and blackberries. Tannins as soft as velvet set the stage for an enviably round finish.
Color: Light crimson red. Bouquet: Cherries, ripe blackberries and a subtle note of spice on the nose. Taste: Full-bodied and rich, this wine has a well-balanced palate with sweet, soft tannins leading to an elegant finish.
Emerald Bay Coastal was introduced in 1986 as a light, fruity style wine for national distribution. Produced from grapes in California’s coastal grape growing regions, these wines are great for every day consumption and are most often seen as house wines in your favorite restaurant. They are stainless steel fermented, with a hint of barrel aging through blending. These wines have crisp, fresh varietal flavors. The varietals include: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and White Zinfandel. All of the varietals are available in both 750ml and 1.5L sizes.
This Merlot is layered with ripe blueberry and cherry aromas and flavors. A small blend of Cabernet Sauvignon adds to the complexity of this wine, while maintaining the smooth and rich berry characteristics for which Merlots are known. This Merlot possesses soft tannins and a lingering pleasant finish. Terrific with just about any pasta dish.
Bright, fresh fruit aromas of cherry, raspberry, and blueberry fill the glass. Youthfully exuberant with lots of sweet fruit on the palate with hints of spice and vanilla. So versatile with food – fish, fowl, beef, pasta...the perfect house red! Please note that this wine is sealed with a twist cap closure.
A delicate and elegant wine with an attractive berry fruit palate and subtle long finish.
With a brilliant ruby red color and the intense, rich aroma of red berries and spice, this soft and balanced wine has flavors of cherries and strawberries that lead into a smooth finish.
When a fisherman has an especially good catch, it is said that they have the fisheye. They seem to have a sixth sense about where the fish are and what will attract their attention. Hopefully our Cabernet Sauvignon will attract yours. It is rich without being heavy. The nose is forward and fruity with a touch of herbs and pepper. Delicious with any and all grilled meats.
When a fisherman has an especially good catch, it is said that they have the fisheye. They seem to have a sixth sense about where the fish are and what will attract their attention. Hopefully our Merlot will attract yours. The nose is ripe and fruity with plums and dark fruits. The palate is soft and long. Serve with pasta, turkey, pork or beef.
This hearty red delivers lifted berry aromas with black cherry, cola and spice. Generous ripe berry fruit leads to a lush, soft, balanced finish. Pairs fantastically well with grilled veggies, barbecued meats and hearty cheeses.
A serious Zinfandel from the start, it pours a deep purple-red with lots of white pepper on the nose, fused with savory blackberry, sage, and that indescribable old vine concentration. One of the oldest and smallest American winemaking regions, Dry Creek Valley is well-known for the peppery nuance and concentration of its wines. In this prime example of Dry Creek Zinfandel, intense fruit and bramble flavors open up with a rush, and smoothly transition to blueberry and sweet cranberry on the mid-palate. Offering a full range of berries, from light strawberry to darker blueberry and blackberry, this wine continues to impress with each additional taste. Vibrant and full-bodied, a touch of caramel lingers on the long finish. Coming from vines that yield only a single ton of grapes per acre (compared to an average 4 to 6 tons for premium vineyards), it is no surprise that this wine has grip and presence that rivals any other Zinfandel.
Gnocchi with a sage brown butter sauce leaps to mind as a ready pairing—the sweet and savory sauce would both compare and contrast nicely with this Zinfandel. For a summer treat, grill up some Hawaiian burgers with pineapple and honey smoked barbeque sauce for a fun way to create that sweet and savory wine pairing. Lastly, the simple combination of our Flock Zinfandel and a barbeque chicken pizza is irresistible.
This wine has a beautiful rosy-pomegranate color, and its sweet and savory bouquet is immediately enticing. Perfumes of rich plum, sweet basil, raspberries, and wild strawberries all make up the complex and varied nose of this exciting Pinot Noir. Soft and silky, crushed raspberry comes through strongly, and the complex interplay between lighter and darker fruit flavors on the palate is delightful.
Deep red in color with a nice translucence, classic Merlot fruit aromas, but with layers of intricate spices; Indian spice, cardamom, spearmint, and sandlewood all make an appearance. The depth of this wine’s nose immediately sets it apart from its peers. Full-bodied, a core of candied cherry and red current is nicely wrapped around a frame of rich French oak. A touch of soft tannin is present, creating a wonderful mouth-filling sensation that plays perfectly into the deep, cozy aromatics that unfold into the finish.
Powerful, juicy blackberry and boysenberry jam flavors reign on the initial taste, followed by a wave of chocolaty texture on the mid-palate. Full-bodied but not unbalanced, the dark cocoa core branches out into hints of toasted nutmeg and molasses. A nice underpinning of tannins show through on the finish, with a delicate caramel note from the well-integrated French oak. This wine’s refined approachability evokes thoughts of these sorts of dishes, refined and reinvented comfort food.
Our 2001 Zinfandel is a blend from five different vineyards,
all in Amador County. By combining multiple sites
we were able to create a more distinct, complex and
balanced bottling. The base of the wine (35%) came from
the respected Bowman Vineyard. Located on the north
side of the highest mountain in the center of the Shenandoah
Valley, Bowman offers a moderate climate and
well-draining, decomposed granite soils.
Each vineyard lot was individually harvested, fermented
This wine is remarkably complex due to its unique
makeup. Rich, red ripe and relaxed, this Menage a Trois
Red is expected to age well in the bottle for several years.
But why wait? The wine is ready, willing, and accessible
now! Enjoy it with red meat, turkey, or rich seafood.
This wine is a powerful, fruit forward Cabernet, full of blackberry and black cherry. Additional characteristics of chocolate, mint and leather are expressed on the palate with nicely integrated tannins on the finish.
The aromas of this deep ruby red, full bodied Merlot is redolent of cherry, spice and black cedar. The aromas follow through to the palate accompanied by medium plus acidity and nuances of mineral and earth.
Legend has it that a wiley grey fox once stalked the secluded valley where the Foxhorn Vineyards now reside. It is from this untamed coastal region, north of Santa Barbara, famous for its cool Pacific breezes and fertile soils, that the legendary wine soft Foxhorn Vineyards hail.
Legend has it that a wiley grey fox once stalked the secluded valley where the Foxhorn Vineyards now reside. It is from this untamed coastal region, north of Santa Barbara, famous for its cool Pacific breezes and fertile soils, that the legendary wine soft Foxhorn Vineyards hail.
Foxhorn California Shiraz is a great value. Smooth, spicy and great with cheese.
A fruity red wine accented by fresh citrus flavors.
The Award-Winning Wines of Franzia stay fresh to the last glass, even after the package has been opened, because Franzia's Patented Smart Tap and unique inner pouch prevents the oxidation that occurs in half empty wine-in-bottles.
The Award-Winning Wines of Franzia stay fresh to the last glass, even after the package has been opened, because Franzia's Patented Smart Tap and unique inner pouch prevents the oxidation that occurs in half empty wine-in-bottles.
The Award-Winning Wines of Franzia stay fresh to the last glass, even after the package has been opened, because Franzia's Patented Smart Tap and unique inner pouch prevents the oxidation that occurs in half empty wine-in-bottles.
The Award-Winning Wines of Franzia stay fresh to the last glass, even after the package has been opened, because Franzia's Patented Smart Tap and unique inner pouch prevents the oxidation that occurs in half empty wine-in-bottles.
The Award-Winning Wines of Franzia stay fresh to the last glass, even after the package has been opened, because Franzia's Patented Smart Tap and unique inner pouch prevents the oxidation that occurs in half empty wine-in-bottles.
The color of this wine is very dark ruby. The aroma has layers of depth, hinting of dark cherry, black currant, blackberry and cassis. These forward fruit components in the aroma are further complexed with a hint of juniper berry and mincemeat pie. The bouquet is reminiscent of dark chocolate, cedar, cinnamon, and clove. With flavor that is a quite pleasant dark cherry dominance, the finish is very long and complimented by mature, smooth tannins.
Dark ruby in color, the wine has nuances of dark cherry and nicely integrated oak with a background of black currant and cassis. Very fruitful entry, crisp with a long finish, and it promises a long life of enjoyment.
This wine has an intense, deep, dark ruby color. The aroma is forward with a rich black cherry with some berry, plum and dark chocolate. There is a touch of oak and bay laurel, with intriguing cinnamon/nutmeg spiciness. This wine is full flavored with lots of depth and well integrated tannins.
Opaque with dark ruby hues; deep and brooding with lots of depth in the nose. A host of inviting black fruit aromas of blackberries, boysenberries, black currant, dark cherries, with cinnamon, clove, dark chocolate and a hint of lavender. Entry is smooth, full of dark cherry flavors reminiscent of a dark chocolate/cherry truffle, yet not sweet but with a wonderful, inviting, pleasant balance. Seductively balanced with good structure and moderate tannins, our Sycamore can be enjoyed now with grilled steak or lamb, or cellared for your enjoyment.
Rich and ripe with layers of luscious black cherry and dark berry fruit complemented by intriguing roast coffee, sandalwood, vanilla and spice tones. Delicious with beef, lamb and pork, hearty pastas and soft ripening cheeses.
Plush and elegant with ripe blueberry and dark plum aromas and rich, deep flavors accented by enticing chocolate, vanilla and nutmeg nuances from oak aging. A great match for beef, lamb and duck, red-sauce pastas, pizza and soft cheeses.
Ripe dark fruit and raspberry jam aromas introduce round, silky, berry fruit flavors balanced by soft tannins and savory oak tones. A wonderful match for grilled salmon, roast chicken, country ham, herb-marinated lamb and berry-glazed pork chops.
Vibrant ruby red. Warm and fruity, this medium-bodied blend is packed with succulent red berry fruit flavors that are nicely complemented by subtle notes of tobacco and spice. Gentle tannins on the palate lead into a fresh fruity finish.
Colour:
Attuning purple.
Aroma:
Intense, rich in blackcurrant, vanilla and subtle spice flavors.
Palate:
Silky tannins, coming subtly from the forefront and giving a lingering finish..
Medium-bodied with blackberry jam aromas against a slightly spicy and minty background. Sweet soft tannins and concentrated red fruit flavors make this an attractive, smooth wine for any occasions.
Medium-bodied with intense and juicy ripe fruit aromas. The flavors of pure fruit together with soft tannins make for an extremely pleasant easy-drinking red wine.
A rich Sonoma County Cabernet with lifted berry, black cherry, and cassis fruit characters.
A smooth and supple style typical of Merlot. The nose displays red cherry and raspberry fruit characters with hints of spice, tobacco, and integrated sweet cedary oak.
A stylishly polished wine, Reserve Alexandre displays balance between concentration and refinement. A core of blackberry jam, fine cherry and rich mocha is surrounded by more subtle nuances of dark chocolate, smoky-mint, and vanilla cream. The structure is softly complex with pliant tannins that will hold the wine for years if desired yet will yield handsomely to decanting in its youth. Overall balance, elegance and harmony are the hallmarks of this wine.
68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 9% Malbec 4% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc
41% MERLOT, 3% CABERNET FRANC, 4% MALBEC, 1% PETIT VERDOT. A soft, rich wine with fruit forward character. It is ideal to drink now with rich food and red meat dishes. The classic tannin structure will allow the wine to mature well for up to ten years.
The Beverage Testing Institute: 80 points (Recommended) - "Deep garnet hue. Generous sweet herb aromas. A lean entry leads to a moderately light-bodied palate with angular tannins. A crisp quaffer. Drink up."
Beverage Testing Institute: Rated 82 (Recommended)- Bright cherry-garnet hue. Ripe raspberry and mineral nose. A fat entry leads to a moderately light-bodied palate with an herbaceous undertone and mild tannins. A flavorful quaffer. Drink up.
San Francisco Wine Competition: March 2001, Silver Medal
Today, Glen Ellen winemakers continue to search throughout California for vineyards that produce grapes with distinct flavor characteristics. The fruits of their discovery are crafted in to wines full of luscious flavors complemented by soft smooth ness.
Our Shiraz is a full-bodied dry wine displaying ripe raspberry and black pepper flavors that blend in harmony with its smooth finish.
The finished wine is rich and highly extracted, but nicely balanced. It tastes of intense blackberry liqueur and ripe raspberry with a subtle jammy component. It is framed by hints of briar and peppery spice, and brings a long, elegant finish.
The wine has scents of violet and raspberry. A taste brings to mind a thick slice of juicy blackberry pie, but also show plum and dried fruit. It is rich and lush, and has a just the right amount of spiciness in the finish.
The finished wine has floral scents and flavors of black cherry, plum and strawberry jam. Hints of black pepper, tamarind and vanilla resonate in a smooth, soft and savory finish.
The wine exhibits deep, rich flavors of blueberry and ripe black currant, and a nice velvety mouthfeel. It finishes out with discrete notes of sweet oak and a touch of mint.
This blend is an approachable wine that is the perfect partner with food. The Cabernet Sauvignon (89%) contributes ripe rich mulberry and spice characters and fine velvety tannins. The Merlot (11%) adds cherry, red currant and blueberry characters. Attractive cedary notes are derived from the oak maturation.
The Greg Norman Estates Limestone Coast Shiraz displays lifted varietal aromas of dark plum, black cherry and spice. The rich palate shows dark berry, plum and ripe cherry flavors supported by well-integrated spicy oak. Supple fine tannins provide good structure and texture to the sweet plum and blackberry flavors and ensure a long elegant finish.
Our Shiraz is a very, focused classy and beautifully structured wine. True to its
variety, the wine is deep, black and brooding in color. The nose shows bright fresh aromas
of blackberry, licorice and spice. We have purposely kept the new oak component at a
minimum to allow the vibrant fruit characters of the vintage to elevate. We especially love
the palate of this wine, particularly the warmth, length and velvety silkiness it delivers.
A very unusual grape variety for Australia, this new grape variety has produced quite a
unique wine. The nose is unmistakably Zinfandel. Spicy aromas along with red fruits and
pomegranate predominate, complexed further with slight raisiny notes from the riper
zinfandel grapes. The color is a vibrant red/purple showing nice depth. The wine is medium
bodied and structured with bright acidity, finishing with evident but soft tannins. Great with
pasta, red meat and cheese.
This black grape creates a rustic, mid-bodied wine, but is most often used in blending with other wines. This wine is great with pork, veal and spicy foods.
This full bodied dry red wine shows spicy varietal fruit flavors typical of this classic Australian style. A rich, smooth wine with the complexity of subtle oak characters, soft tannins and a persistent finish.
Deep red with plum overtones, the Hardys Stamp of Australia Cabernet Sauvignon displays dominant fruit aromas of cranberry and currant with hints of cinnamon and soft oak. Intense black cherry and plum fruit flavours shape this luscious Cabernet.
Deep plum with ruby red hues, the Stamp of Australia Merlot displays intense fruit aromas of plum, cherry, raspberry and mulberry with a subtle oak influence. A medium bodied palate exhibits juicy and ripe raspberry, plum and cherry characters with soft spicy oak. This wine displays a lovely balanced acidity with soft round fruit tannins which gives this wine a pleasant long lingering finish.
Deep brick red with purple hues, The Hardys Stamp of Australia Shiraz display aromas of spicy black pepper, ripe blackberry fruit, and subtle nuances of tasted oak. Rich plum, dark berry, and velvety chocolate flavors complete this savoury Shiraz.
Vibrant black cherry, mineral, coffee and Asian spice aromas and flavors complement the fine grained, silky tannins that reflect the cool, coastal ridge terroir.
Pure aromas of Queen Anne cherries, rose petals and cinnamon are supported by bright flavors of red raspberries, Griotte cherries and allspice. Velvety, fine grained tannins complement a long, cinnamon and allspice finish.
Complex aromas of ripe cherries, violets and cedar are followed by flavors of perfectly ripe, firm black cherries and mixed red and black berries. Allspice and coffee notes complement a long, multi-faceted finish in this "True Sonoma Coast" Pinot Noir.
This old-vine Zinfandel provides captivating aromas of raspberry, boysenberry, blackberry and white pepper and anise, complemented by flavors reminiscent of black raspberries, bittersweet chocolate and cinnamon. Stunningly rich and concentrated, our Russian River Valley Zinfandel has incredible definition of fruit and sweet luscious tannins.
This dark and intense wine opens with concentrated aromas of red currant fruit that mingle with cocoa powder, and an earthy chaparral character that speaks of its volcanic mountain origin. Flavors of red currant, dark chocolate, and walnuts are entwined with restrained tannins that give way to a long vanilla oak finish. Pair this Cabernet Sauvignon with a roast pork loin or a steak with chimichurri sauce.
The aroma is filled with blackberries, cherries, plums and light oak notes. The palate is robust and full of fruit. The finish has a lacey acidity, silky tannins, and a dusting of white pepper.
This medium bodied wine has a vibrant, rich color. Crisp raspberry, toffee, and dusty aromas reflect the famous red soils of the benchland and ridgetops of the Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County.
We’re firm believers that sometimes the sum of the parts are greater than the individual components. Meritage blends are just that, the perfect marriage of several varieties, each grape bringing out the best in each other and representing the region with the utmost quality.
Delicious black cherry prevails over subtle herbal notes. Just a touch of licorice and menthol float in to complete the package. A full bodied red with a rich, delicious, lingering finish.
Dark plum and cherry aromas are edged with notes of licorice, and unfold gradually to subtle, smoky oak. Soft and luscious on entry, with bright, almost sweet flavors of ripe stone fruit. The medium weight and stylish finish are typical of Napa Valley’s finest Merlot.
Very ripe aromas suggesting sweet and dried plum flavors. Wonderfully silky mouthfeel. Rich flavors, finishing with a big and slightly chewy structure.
Garnet color. Burnt cedar, ancho chile, coriander, and buttery berry pie aromas. A brisk supple entry leads to a fruity medium body of tangy red berries, ash, honey, and singed herb flavors. Finishes with a crisp cocoa-covered orange and smoky cedar fade.
This Cabernet Sauvignon wine is made in a medium-bodied style with nice blackberry fruit and vanilla flavors from oak aging. This wine is created with a distinctive richness with aromas of cherry, jam and earthiness, highlighted with a hint of herbs.
Heritage Merlot is medium-bodied and dry, with delicate herbal aromas and hints of blueberries and plum flavors. This wine is created with a distinctive richness and is delicious with ham, chicken and lighter red meats.
Expansive flavors starting with black cherry and finishing to fleshy plum with textures of deep, concentrated, but supple tannins.
Hess Collection Mt Veeder Cabernet is austere, though well-made, with fine balance to the range of spicy, mocha-tinged currant and blackberry fruit, cedary oak.
A wine with rich tannins and bright fruitiness. Traditional winemaking techniques combined with aging in small French oak barrels complement the naturally rich, complex Cabernet Sauvignon flavors and result in a wine with immediate appeal.
A deep red garnet color and aroma of ripe black cherry and raspberry. On the second layer, cedar and spice add complexity to the aroma to create a multi-layered wine. The palate offers red fruit flavors and toasty oak, with medium-full body that has a long and lingering. This wine will drink well over the next five years.
A deep red garnet color and aroma of ripe black cherry and raspberry. On the second layer, cedar and spice add complexity to the aroma to create a multi-layered wine. The palate offers red fruit flavors and toasty oak, with medium-full body that has a long and lingering. This wine will drink well over the next five years.
Nice and grapey, the Hess Syrah does a superb job in showcasing the varietal; roundish on the palate, this wine satisfies nicely; a good choice with hamburgers from the grill.
While Hogue produces varietal Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon wines we have also been blending the two to make a distinct Cabernet-Merlot for several years. This allows us to make a wine that highlights the impact of Washington State terroir and balances the distinct varietal characteristics of both Cabernet and Merlot. This Cabernet-Merlot has aromas of caramel and cinnamon with ripe, plummy fruit. On the mouth it comes across as well structured and supple showing balanced oak and fruit reminiscent of fresh cherries and strawberries mingled with sun-dried tomato, cinnamon, and subtle spice.
Hogue Cabernet Sauvignon is a full, fruity wine with intense aromas of black cherry, anise and vanilla, flavors of dark fruit, caramel and cocoa, and firm structure.
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This is a spicy wine at its core with anise, clove and coffee bean accenting its bright fresh cherry and raspberry fruit flavors. It is a rich, full-bodied, expressive wine that still shows some finesse with fine, almost powdery tannins and well-integrated oak. Tobacco and black pepper linger on the finish.
With generous raspberry and caramel, this warm, dense wine is a fine example of why Washington has been recognized as an exceptional Merlot-producing region.
The Genesis Syrah is selected from specific vineyards to emphasize luscious fruit and depth of color. The 2002 vintage was exceptional; resulting in a wine with bright red cherry and raspberry aromas augmented by oak notes of cedar and cinnamon toast. On the palate, it is very fruity and is reminiscent of currants with a strawberry essence that lingers, along with a bit of cinnamon spice, charred mesquite, and cherry wood. The structure is subtle yet firm.
A warm and fruity wine with aromas of crushed raspberry, cherry, and lavender. This robust wine has a core of cranberry and cherry flavors with hints of vanilla and spice. With its long, fruit-forward finish and supple structure, the Merlot would go quite well with succulent barbecued pork or beef.
The Hogue Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a classically structured Bordeaux-style wine with ripe tannins. Aromas of bright cherry and an undercurrent of earth are followed by flavors of intense berry and cherry, and a pleasant hint of forest floor. The touch of oak is well integrated and contributes notes of cedar, spice, and vanilla. This complex wine has good length and depth in the finish and a balanced palate that only great wines can achieve.
The Hogue Reserve Merlot is made from grapes grown in the warmer Wahluke and Alderdale growing regions. This Reserve Merlot epitomizes Washington State Merlot: earth, spice, leather and black olive aromas complemented by soft oak and ripe berry. Flavors are of dark chocolate and cream, intense raspberry fruit and herbal mint spice. It has great structure and mature tannins, with the fruit concentration necessary to age elegantly.
This wine is a deep garnet color with complex fruit and herbal character. The aromas of black currant, cherry and green olives are balanced with a complex bouquet of toasty oak, spice, mint, and herbal nuances.
From its ruby-purple color to its complex fruit and mild herbal character, the Inglenook Vineyards Classic Burgundy is an exceptional wine. The aromas of blackberry and licorice are balanced with a complex bouquet of spice and herbal nuance.
From its medium garnet color to its complex fruit and spice character, the Inglenook Vineyards Merlot is an exceptional wine. The aromas of berry and currant are balanced with a bouquet of toasty oak and spice. The Merlot has good length and body.
The Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich and concentrated wine with black cherry, mocha and vanilla flavors. Tannins are sweet and supple, with good length. Aromas are intense with black fruit, vanilla, earth and spice.
The J. Garcia Sonoma County Merlot delivers the best of the diverse Sonoma County appellation, with aromas of red cherry and loganberry, vanilla cream and spice. It offers a soft and supple mouthfeel encompassing flavors of blueberry and cherry, toasted oak and spice.
Our Zinfandel is purple-ruby in color, with aromas of white pepper, spice, oak, black cherry, walnut and vanilla. Flavors are concentrated cherry, blueberry with silky tannins.
If you’re like us, you’ll love the dark berry and chocolate flavors, and the soft, fine tannins of this medium bodied Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend. At our place we enjoy it with pizza, pasta and cheese.
Bouquet: Vibrant blackberry, dark plum and mulberry
fruit characters, with hints of vanilla and cinnamon oak
complexity.
Palate: Showing focused berry fruit and nicely integrated
oak flavours; fine, persistent tannins are tempered by a soft,
well rounded mid palate and a velvety finish.
This full bodied wine exhibits an aroma of mint and blackcurrant with a palate rich in berry fruit flavours and well integrated tannins. At our place we enjoy it as the ideal companion to red meat, pasta and cheeses.
A special group of ‘older vine’ Barossa Shiraz vineyards are used to produce this distinctive wine which has all the qualities of what makes Barossa Shiraz famous around the world. Our Centenary Hill Shiraz has intense plum/spice aroma and flavor, is rich and full in the mouth with deliciously soft tannins.
This lively blend of Grenache and Shiraz grapes produces a medium weight wine boasting aromas of juicy raspberries and lots of fruit on the palate.
This fresh and contemporary Merlot is a medium weight wine with ripe plum and berry fruit flavors together with soft grape and oak tannins. At our place we all enjoy it with pasta, pizza and cheese.
This premium, full bodied wine is an outstanding example of South Australian Cabernet Sauvignon, displaying intense berry and cassis characters, subtle integration of vanillin tannins imparted from French oak and maturation, through to a smooth finish. An ideal accompaniment to most red meats, game and cheeses. A wine that will develop further with cellaring.
This premium, full bodied wine is an outstanding example of South Australian Merlot. Concentrated flavors of cherries, plums, blackberries and spice are balanced by oak and soft tannins, leading to a long and smooth finish. A superb wine that is perfect with red meats, game, pasta and cheeses. A wine that will develop further with cellaring.
This premium, medium bodied wine is an outstanding example of Australian Pinot Noir, displaying sweet cherry, strawberry and rhubarb characters, balanced by mild oak tannins, leading to a lingering and well-structured finish. An ideal accompaniment to most red meats, pasta and cheeses. A wine that will develop further with cellaring.
This premium, full bodied wine is an outstanding example of South Australian Shiraz, displaying an intensity of ripe plum with pepper spice, balanced by soft grape and oak tannins, leading to a lingering smooth finish. An ideal accompaniment to most red meats, game and cheeses. A wine that will develop further with cellaring.
This Shiraz is a medium bodied wine with generous aromas of pepper, licorice and plum, leaving a soft textured finish on the palate. At our place this wine is enjoyed with great gusto alongside beef, lamb, chicken and amongst friends.
This medium bodied blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon boasts ripe plum and berry fruit flavors, soft tannins and subtle oak. One of the favorites at our place, we enjoy it with red meat, chicken, pasta and matured cheeses.
This Shiraz Rosé style is lighter in weight and boasts lots of fresh berry aromas and spicy flavors. Enjoyed chilled with pasta, seafood and poultry.
Attractive Salmon Pink in colour.
Bouquet
Appealing aromas of fresh raspberry and mulberry fruits, underpinned with a cinnamon spice background.
Palate
Elegant, ripe and fleshy Raspberry fruit flavours are supported with a refreshing acidity, leading to a long and flavoursome finish to the wine.
The result is a full bodied wine displaying a rich, textured palate of concentrated cassis and berry fruit flavors with well integrated tannins. Its excellent structure will ensure the development of further complexity with careful cellaring over the next 10 years for the discerning wine consumer.
Full depth red with crimson highlights.
Bouquet
Lifted cassis and blackberry fruit with dark chocolate complemented by subtle cedar oak notes.
Palate
Concentrated cassis, blackberry and mint flavours combined with spicy cedar oak and youthful, fine grained tannins. The richness and intensity of fruit flavour is perfectly balanced with fresh acidity, and the complexity of the French oak used enhances the dense varietal fruit characters.
Bright and seductive flavors of black cherry with a hint of strawberries, cola and dark tobacco. On the Palate, this wine has a smooth silky texture, followed by mild tannins that deliver structure and complexity. This is a generously fruit-driven wine with a great balance of harmony and astringency.
Color Dark purple Bouquet Thyme, rosemary and other herbs typical of the “garrigue,” or Mediterranean scrubland. Taste Ripe fruit and licorice mingle with smooth tannins, and culminate in a long, impressive finish.
Dark purple
Bouquet
Thyme, rosemary and other herbs typical of the “garrigue,” or Mediterranean scrubland
Taste
Ripe fruit and licorice mingle with smooth tannins, and culminate in a long, impressive finish
Dark purple. Intense; reminiscent of blackberries and licorice, supported by notes of black pepper. Jammy fruits, such as ripe plum and fig, with a silky texture and a glossy finish. Pairs well with red meats, hearty pasta dishes and aged cheeses.
The wine is harmonious with an elegant structure. Appealing flavors of small ripe berry fruits (raspberries, blackberries and blueberries) and notes of liquorice and spices dominate on the finish.
J.P. CHENET CABERNET SYRAH comes from carefully chosen vineyards in the Languedoc region of Southern France, near the Mediterranean.
Selected Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grapes have been vinified and matured to bring you a soft, supple easy to drink red wine.
It has an intense ruby red colour, with a bouquet of red fruit (blackcurrant and cherries) and spicy notes.
Very nice deep ruby red colour, the wine has a distinct Cabernet Sauvignon character, with deep and pleasant blackcurrant and cherry notes. A big wine, yet elegant, it has a full body and promising tannins, abundant and mature. A very sophisticated wine with a delightfully long after-taste.
Rich and round, with ripe plum, cooked cherries and chocolate flavors. Medium-bodied with a lingering finish.
Deep, rich, chunky, and full-bodied. Loads of black fruit, licorice, espresso roast, slight tobacco, and a hint of chocolate.
Well-defined currants, blackberry, blueberry and cassis make for abundant fruit on the attack. Sturdy, complex tannins balance the acidity throughout. Notes of smoke, mocha, cedar and lots of rich oak round off the long, earthy, heady finish.
Black plum, boysenberry, and cherry flavors dance amongst the violet, chocolate and cedar notes. This wine is smooth and the tannins are refined and round. In true Merlot character, this wine caresses the mouth and lingers beyond each sip.
Deep cherry and cassis flavor with concentrated mineral and earth tones. Well extracted, brawny and muscular, with chewy tannins.
Black cherry fruit with velvet tannins. The integrated oak imparts a hint of cola and cedar on the nose.
Black cherry and blackberry flavors fill the mouth and are accented by subtle vanilla, spice and cedar. This medium-bodied Cabernet pairs well with savory grilled meats, hearty pastas and full-flavored cheese.
This medium-bodied Merlot exhibits aromas and flavors of plum, black cherry and blueberry, complemented by vanilla and toasty oak complexities.
Black cherry and ripe strawberry fruit with soft, velvety tannins. Integrated oak imparts a hint of smoke on top of the fruit and earth in the nose. This lush, sensuous wine is unfiltered.
"Our Stature Cabernet Sauvignon showcases signature flavors from this highly sought-after growing region such as deep berry, cassis, leather and plum. Undertones of dust and mint in combination with moderate tannins, perfectly balanced acidity and a lavender finish make this wine a rare treat."
Opens with deep black cherry, blackberry and cassis flavors. Intense, round and well-structured tannins provide a strong backbone throughout the middle. Cedar and vanilla notes linger on the finish, beckoning another sip.
Bold, concentrated aromas and flavors of blackberry and cassis, layered with pepper and smoke. Lush and full on the palate, with a spicy lingering finish.
The Meritage has aromas of blackberry, black licorice and violet. On the palate, juicy black cherry, along with cassis, espresso and pomegranate are well balanced with generous, round tannins. In a word, this wine is plush.
Wonderful plum, spice, currant and wild berry flavors. The soft tannins of this Bordeaux varietal carry these aromas and flavors to a long lingering finish.
Zestful black cherry flavors are indicative of the small clustered, blue-black berries of the vine. This wine is an ensemble of coastal Pinot Noir growing regions of California.
Plum, raspberry and blackberry flavors are supported with solid tannins in this rustic Zinfandel. Sultry cedar and spice accents linger on this captivating, long-finishing wine.
The Kinton Syrah is racy with plum and dark berry, brightened by high notes of cherry, spiced with black pepper, and scented in the essence of smoky dark chocolate.
The wine has good ruby red colour and a fresh vibrant aroma of ripe red berry fruit. The flavour is well-structured and very pleasant with nice minerally sensations and soft, stylish tannins.
The wine is bright red with the typical purply hues of the grape variety. A fresh, elegant wine with strong minerally hints and fruity sensations of red berries and white plums. The sweet, vibrant tannins are free of harshness thanks to the perfectly ripe fruit.
A vibrant, typically aromatic nose with red berry fruit notes and a hint of vanilla. The flavor is rounded, well-structured and balanced with sweet lingering tannins.
The wine is bright ruby red with vibrant aromas of vanilla and ripe fruit. A generous and vibrant flavour with nice minerally hints typical of the zone and the vintage year. Soft, balanced tannins demonstrate the perfect ripeness of the grapes.
Anderson Valley Pinot is hugely expressive. This vintage offers delicate notes of blueberry and aromatic tea leaves, subtle hints of cocoa and rose petals. Bright acidity and red cherries create a lush juicy entry, leading to a broad, sturdy finish
Los Carneros Pinot Noir is a subtly complex masterpiece. This vintage gave us brooding, earthy aromas of cherry and forest floor, with touches of spice. Flavors are complex, full with cherry, coffee and molasses surrounded by a soft, velvety texture that ends in a fleshy, long finish. A gorgeous wine.
Plum, black cherry, and blackberry dominates the aromas, with hints of leather, coffee, and clove. The flavors are loaded with focused dark fruits, blackberry, and boysenberry, with rich supple tannins in the finish.
Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir has lush aromas of plum, raspberry and black cherry with notes of anise and clove framed by toasty oak. The flavors range from bright plum, black cherry and chocolate to vanilla and toast imparted by french oak barrel aging.
Red Bordeaux Blend from Bordeaux France. Earthy nose with plummy fruit, spice and black pepper.
Young red with violet tints. Blend of red berry fruits. Jammy fruit, lively acidity, very quaffable.
Color: Ruby red. Bouquet: Black cherry / raspberry aromas and rounded fruit flavors lifted by an attractive acidity. The wine is best enjoyed in the first two years to appreciate the fruity character of the Pinot Noir. Taste: Attractively lively fruit, generous finish.
Estate grown, produced and bottled, our 2005 Lancaster Cabernet has lush ripeness, with deep black cherry and cassis characters, accented by anise, vanilla and bittersweet chocolate. Structured tannins and layers of complexity extend over the long finish. Aged 22 months in French oak barrels, the wine was bottled unfiltered.
86% Sonoma County, 14% Monterey County Chardonnay produced and bottled by Landmark Vineyards.
The perfume from this ruby dark garnet isn’t overt, but it is pretty, featuring smoky black cherry/plum/chocolate/violet aromatics, and flavors to match. There’s good acidity and some tannins still to resolve, and while it is soft and somewhat feminine, there’s also some real density to this as well.
A wine produced entirely from Shiraz grapes grown in the Clare Valley, this full bodied wine is big, soft and silky with minty Clare fruit.
Deep ruby red, this wine displays lifted aromas of raspberries, mocha and black pepper spice.
With vibrant and expressive fruit, the palate shows flavours of red berries and chocolate. Balanced by juicy acidity, this Shiraz has fleshy sweetness and mouth filling lingering tannins.
This full bodied Shiraz was barrel fermented and matured in American oak for 18 months. The wine can be enjoyed now for its rich, soft , spicy Shiraz fruit flavors with a long, firm finish or cellared for up to 10 years.
A bright crimson red colour moving towards plum, with distinct pinkish edges.
The generous flavors and contemporary, easy-drinking style of Lindemans Bin 45 Cabernet Sauvignon combines easily with food and most social occasions to deliver maximum enjoyment from the first glass to the last.
Our winemaking team has created this smooth, full flavored wine from delicious ripe Shiraz grapes. Lively berry fruit flavors are enhanced by subtle use of oak.
On the palate, this wine has rich blackberry and vibrant cherry fruits, with underlying spice characters. The gentle tannins and subtle oak influences are well integrated into the long, lingering, savoury finish.
Our winemaking team has created this smooth, full flavored wine from ripe Pinot Noir grapes. Soft cherry and strawberry flavors are enhanced by subtle use of oak.
Vibrant deep crimson with purple highlights. The nose is impressively complex with violets, plum and blackberry and hints of tobacco and chocolate. The careful oak maturation has provided a hint of toasty complexity. The palate has generous plum, black and red berry flavors complemented by tobacco and licorice with fine chalky tannins contributing to the length and a savory finish. Ideally it complements dishes comprising of red meats such as lamb, beef and even veal.
Excellent dark, intense crimson-red. The aroma displays intense, ripe mulberry fruit with sweet spicy notes, which include liquorice, and hints of sweet smoked meats and vanilla.
This exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon has a generous black currant flavor, combined with subtle oak characters and a soft finish. It's riper with roasted and grilled meats, hamburgers and hearty pastas.
This velvety Merlot has plush cherry and plum flavors and a long, smooth finish. It's fantastic with lamb, pork, roast chicken or pasta.
This rich Shiraz has intense spice and black cherry flavors and a long, plush finish. It's bonza with tri-tip steak, sausages, ribs, or any food fit for the Barbie.
This full-flavored Shiraz Cabernet has ripe blackberry fruit with spicy undertones and a smooth finish. It's bonza with tri-tip steak, sausages, ribs, or any food fit for the Barbie.
This blend is crimson red in color with bright aromas of cherry, vanilla and violets. The palate is juicy with flavors of fruitcake and plums. A soft tannin structure makes a smooth balance finish.
Australian wines have long dominated the import category here in the U.S. However, while Pinot Noir has become one of the most popular varietals, the Little Penguin's home is still an untapped region for Pinot Noir. Seeing the potential in Australia to become the next big producer of Pinot Noir, the Little Penguin is pleased to announce the latest addition to the family.
This perfect blend of a deep, ink purple color with a lifted nose of fresh red berries and mocha. The flavor of juicy fruit and creamy vanilla are excellent with beef stew, grilled steak or pork chops.
The Cabernet Sauvignon is a dark ruby color with a fresh red bell pepper nose with hints of juicy red cherries and soft background tannins.
The Merlot is bright red in color, with ripe strawberries and juicy blueberry flavors leading to a smooth finish.
The Shiraz is a dense magenta color, with notes of chocolate and berries on the palate.
Color: Deep ruby red with pale garnet highlights
Bouquet: Well-defined, intense and elegant with aromas
of cherry and bilberry subtly nuanced with spices.
Palate: Warm, firm and round with soft mellow tannins.
Outstanding structure and length.
Recommended with: Red meats, roasts, feathered game
and mature cheeses.
Made from the upper bunches of Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella grapes, Amarone is the most prestigious wine produced in the Valpolicella region. The special process by which this wine is made gives it its exquisite character. The grapes are raisin-dried in wooden trellises several months after harvest, fermented at length and aged at least two years in oak casks. Amarone combines solidity, vigor and bone dry flavor.
Bardolino belongs to the family of "Light Red Wines" of Italy. A wine of immediate appeal, its color is a sparkling light ruby red, while the most endearing feature of Bardolino is its vivacious natural fruitiness. The bouquet is delicate, and the aftertaste ends with a suggestion of almonds.
A nice medium-bodied wine with
good character and a velvety
texture.
Merlot is an easy drinking wine with a subtle, mellow flavor and a berry-like bouquet. This wine's sweetly perfumed aromas, its prompt charm, its youthful, softly fruited flavors so neatly conincide with the tastes of the gentle-mannered people of this most ingratiating of Italy's regions. Merlot has become the most widely cultivated red grape of northern Italy.
From the native Montepuliciano grapes come Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, a red wine of irresistible character, full bodied and robust with a capacity to age, yet with such supple smoothness that it can be eminently drinkable.
Produced from 100% Sangiovese grapes, its intense bouquet with a hint of berries makes the Rubicone River area wine one of Italy’s undiscovered treasures.
grapes, its intense bouquet
with a hint of berries makes the
Rubicone River area wine one of
Italy’s undiscovered treasures.
Valpolicella is made from Corvina and Rondinella grapes. The dry sensation of Valpolicella is softened by a fruit-sweet flavor and a velvety smooth finish achieved through several years of aging.
Classic style, fruit forward, soft finish.
With aromas of violets, espresso bean and minerals and a mouthfeel that is fully textured, layered and spilling over with dark berries, sweet tannins and cassis, this wine will leave you deeply exhilarated.
Color Deep crimson. Bouquet Intense aromas of blackberry and cherry, mingled with a touch of "garrigue" (thyme, rosemary and other herbs which grow wild in the vicinity of the vineyards). Taste Fleshy and rich texture with fine tannins and a subtle woody note.
Deep crimson
Bouquet
Intense aromas of blackberry and cherry, mingled with a touch of "garrigue" (thyme, rosemary and other herbs which grow wild in the vicinity of the vineyards)
Taste
Fleshy and rich texture with fine tannins and a subtle woody note
Winemaker Comments: “Cabernet Franc is most often used in blends, but it’s intriguing to me to bottle some Cabernet Franc on its own. This wine has an incredible garnet color, cola and floral aromatics, with juicy red fruit, melted licorice, bacon fat and spice flavors. I blended in some Merlot to create a wine with both red and black fruit characteristics and a lingering finish.” —Mario Monticelli
This rich, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon displays aromas of ripe black fruits: currants, cherries and blackberries with mocha notes so often found in wines from the Rutherford appellation. This impressive single-vineyard wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and will age beautifully for 8-10 years.
This elegant, spicy, Napa Valley Merlot displays a fresh, fragrant, complex aroma suggesting ripe cherries, raspberry, cedar, and vanilla. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and supple, with spicy cherry and berry flavors and a long, oak-enriched finish.
Our Day Break Block Merlot yields dark ruby red hues, lush plum, cassis, spice and blackberry aromas, and a balanced structured with a long finish.
This classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon displays fragrant cherry, currant and cedar aromas with rich, mouth filling, cassis and cherry flavors
This aromatic, softly textured, flavorful Merlot offers complex cherry, tea, flower and herb aromas with smooth, fruity, toasted cherry flavors.
In 1948, Italian immigrant Mario Trinchero brought his family to California's Napa Valley. Today his children honor their father with Trinchero - Family Selection wines. Produced from our South Napa vineyard, this luscious Pinot Noir balances, ripe black cherry and blueberry with spice and vanilla. It's smooth, supple and hints of leather.
No two ways about it, Main Street is a wonderful vineyard. Our 2002 is a textbook example of this fine St. Helena site. The color is opaque, indicating a wine of great depth and concentration. The nose is ripe and opulent, tinged with plums, blackberries and earth. The palate is lush, plush and firm. While it is enjoyable now, the 2002 Main Street shouldcontinue to evolve and improve over the next decade.
Color Ruby red with flashes of orange Bouquet. Taste layers of damson, black cherry and licorice abound in this smooth and supple wine.
Ruby red with flashes of orange
Bouquet
Fine, penetrating bouquet
Taste
Layers of damson, black cherry and licorice abound in this smooth and supple wine
This Cabernet Sauvignon is a full bodied, deep red-purple hued wine. Orchard fruit aromas of black cherry and plum move into defined flavors of black currant and cherry with a hint of cocoa and vanilla. The finish is clean and lasting. This wine pairs superbly with roasted and grilled meats and poultry, It is easy to drink and suitable for all occasions.
Moderately dark, hint of acid on the nose, with plum-like aromas. Herby, with a hint of greenness, moderate to high acidity. Moderately tannic, with aftertaste. Antithesis of the fresh, fruity Australian wines - sort of a rustic, simple wine.
Marcus James Argentina Merlot features high quality grapes originating from the Mendoza region of Argentina. Skillful winemakers employ traditional and modern winemaking techniques to enhance the rich, bright ruby red color and layered berry fruit. Hints of spice complement the warm, complex aromas. The wine is full-bodied, yet firm in texture.
A wine of power, the terroir driven '98 Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva is a masterful wine that draws its flavors from earth; this excellent with is perfect for a plate of grilled spicy seafood.
In 2006 Mother Nature provided us with an Indian Summer, long and warm without much rain. This provided the perfect conditions for our sugar and acidity to be in sync. As the acidity in our fruit slowly declined the sugar content slowly rose - the ideal conditions every winemaker can only wish for. The vines were extra stressed and this paid off with longer hang-time, more concentrated fruit and beautiful tannins.
Scents of dark red fruits and licorice greet your nose and continue onto the palate where black and white pepper are added to the mix. A long finish and sturdy, yet elegant tannins allow for early drinking and the ability to age for 8-10 years or more.
Vibrant light cherry red in color, the nose exhibits perfumed violet aromas, complementing sweet cherry fruit. The palate displays soft, rich sweet fruit, balanced with integrated lingering oak; resulting in a palate of length and complexity.
Meridian Cabernet Sauvignon is decisive and knows exactly where it stands. There’s no mincing around - from the first taste, its notes of black cherry, currant, vanilla and spice are clean and straight forward. This wine will stand up well to a robust steak dinner for two, can handily go toe-to-toe with a leg of lamb at an Easter or Passover feast, and makes an excellent match to a tri tip roast prepared for a special occasion (for example, "it’s the weekend - let’s celebrate!").
Like people you’ve known for years or your favorite blue jeans, Meridian Merlot is comfortable and easily likeable. Bursting with plum and berry-cherry fruit and just a hint of fresh mint, this wine has a soft, supple texture, making it equally at home as a before-meal or with-meal option. Perfect for a casual game night spaghetti dinner, with pizza while watching your favorite TV show, or as a complement to an impromptu neighborhood hamburger and hotdog grilling.
This soft, supple, velvety-textured wine has flavors of black cherry, sweet vanilla, and pepper. With its deep notes of ripe, summer plums and spicy oak finish, it's highly enjoyable with smoked chicken, grilled lamb, pork, cheeses, pastas or turkey.
This is a delightful pinot noir with ripe red berry fruit and silky tannins. Red and black cherry, strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry notes abound.
Considered to be the finest example of Chianti Classico. It is the barometer by which all Tuscan wines are judged.
Color: Deep red
Bouquet: Sweet
Palate: Elegant and robust
Recommended with: Pasta, pizza, meat dishes and a variety of cheeses.
Color: Bright garnet red
Bouquet: Complex and developed with ripe fruit aromas
Palate: Intense and rich with great weight and extract, sweetness of ripe fruit linger in long finish.
Recommended with: Duck, game birds, and red meat dishes. An excellent match with a fine cheese course.
Clear and pale yellow in color with tinges of green.
The nose is a cornucopia of bright fruit, including grapefruit,
apple, pear and pineapple, with an underpinning of citrus.
In the mouth this wine is rich, a touch salty, and very fresh.
Well balanced, crisp and flavorful with clear notes of lychee
and grapefruit, finishing long with a nice grip of acidity.
Ruby red color with classic aromas of ripe fruits and spicy notes over a balsamic essence. The taste is medium-bodied, dry, soft and creamy, with good tannins. Notes of coffee and chocolate. Rich and intense finish.
Deep cherry red with russet rim. Clean and brilliant.
Spicy notes, vanilla and black fruit, balanced by an elegant
touch of oak.
Spice and notes of fine aging. Good structure, elegant
tannins, and a pleasant, lingering finish.
You will taste the rich, fruity blackcurrant flavor in our Cabernet Sauvignon, harmoniously blended with the glorious cedarwood aroma of noble French oak. ‘Montes Alpha’ can only be made in very limited quantities and our utmost attention is given to every detail.
Montes Alpha "M" has an alluring nose of Kenya AA coffee and bittersweet cocoa, with polished, racy notes of black currant, fig and loam on the palate.
‘Montes Alpha’ can only be made in very limited quantities and our utmost attention is given to every detail.. to follow the success of our initial Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, our Merlot has to be a first class wine.
It has been aged in French oak for one year and had only one soft filtering. Aurelio has added 10% of Cabernet Sauvignon, also from Apalta, to the final blend. Of intense ruby red color, it has a great aroma with floral, tobacco and leathery notes. Strong and full bodied to the palate, with soft and mature tannins. A very long, elegant and satisfying after taste. A superb Syrah.
Intense ruby-red color. The nose is packed with layers of caramel, cinnamon, candy and hints of mint, with a prevalence of fruit over oak. A spicy, full-flavored wine, with good body, fruit and firm tannins. An engaging and strong finish. Well recommended for ageing. Denomination of Origin: Colchagua Valley.
A young Merlot with six months american oak ageing. Elegant, refined and a marked fruitiness almost irresistible to Merlot lovers and to those who sample it for the first time. Strong, spicy black pepper, full of harmony and soft to the palate. Aurelio decided to blend 15% Cabernet Sauvignon with this Merlot, to better marry with the oak, and give structure and finesse that will also permit long term ageing. Denomination of Origin: Colchagua Valley.
Montes Folly has a generous, deep intense ruby red color. On the nose the wine is very elegant with lively black ripe fruit, hints of dark chocolate and a subtle toastiness. On the mouth, the wine is robust, concentrated, velvety and dense. Tobacco and vanilla notes arrive on the finish. In all ways, a unique wine that has become a cult wine.
Handsome ruby red colour. Outstanding and concentrated fruit, with beautiful aromas of red berries, black cherry and hints of tobaccos. A full-bodied wine. Round and velvety in mid-palate, with soft tannins. An added touch of vanilla and toast, followed by a long and smooth finish. Very, very elegant
Purple Angel has a distinctive intense purple color with delicate hints of chocolate and cigar box aromas.
The wine is a blend of 92% Carmenère and 8% Petit Verdot from the Colchagua Valley. The Carmenère grapes are sourced in equal parts from our Apalta and Marchigue vineyards.
The Carmenère from Apalta adds sophistication and subtlety to the blend, providing chocolate, vanilla and tobacco aromas, due to the combination of dark fruit flavors and the spiciness typical of the variety while the grapes from our Marchigue estate, provide potency and color to the wine creating a fine balance of power and elegance.
The blend is finally enhanced with Petit Verdot to provide structure and at the same time wild flavors of black berries.
On the mouth, it is full bodied, with a generous amount of ripe tannins giving grip and depth to this lovely wine.
This wine has intense rub-red color and the nose is packed with layers of caramel, cinnamon, candy and hints of mint, with a prevalence of fruit over the American oak. This spicy, full flavored wine, with a good body, fruit and firm tannins has an engaging and strong finish.
A full-bodied, round, soft and generous red wine with strong spicy character. Drink with red meat, game, pasta, rice and strongly sauced dishes. Denomination of Origin is Colchagua Valley and is shown as such in the label. The grapes come from Nancagua. D.O. Colchagua Valley.
An elegant and refined wine with a marked fruitiness almost irresistible to Merlot lovers. Strong, spicy black pepper full of harmony and soft on the plate. Aging in American oak gives structure and finesse that will also permit short term cellaring.
Montevina's Amador County Barbera displays an appealing aroma of fresh, bright, plum and cherry fruit complexed by scents of toast and hazelnut. The wine's compact, medium-bodied flavors center on juicy, ripe, black plum fruit enriched by toasty oak tone
This delicious Amador County Syrah displays aromas of raspberries, black cherries, and plums, with typical varietal notes of bacon, smoke, and violets. Medium-bodied and supple on the palate, flavors of black fruits mingle with licorice and sweet oak. Balanced, with a long, toasty finish, the wine will develop additional aroma and flavor complexity with bottle aging.
Made with grapes grown in some of California’s most exclusive vineyards, Montevina Cabernet Sauvignon offers classic varietal characteristics like ripe cherry aromas, complex flavors, silky tannins and great age potential. But as distinctive as it is, it’s also friendly and unpretentious with plenty of wild currant and plum flavors, with hints of allspice and dark chocolate on the palate.
With its beautiful ruby color and delicate perfume of cherries and violets, Montevina Merlot exudes charm. We harvest our Merlot grapes from some of California’s best vineyards, and give them the royal treatment to create this elegant wine. In every sip, you’ll discover layers of concentrated, succulent black cherry and spice flavors with a voluptuous, velvety-smooth finish.
Montevina's Amador County Zinfandel displays a multi-faceted aroma of ripe blackberry fruit with hints of raisin, cocoa, cinnamon, licorice, and loamy earth. The wine's rich, deep, spicy flavors are framed by sturdy tannins and firm acidity, giving it th
Montevina 2004 Sierra Foothills Zinfandel is a joy to meet. Fruit forward, and sassy this is the wine you want to run into everyday. Perfect for barbeque, balancing the checkbook, hosting the holidays, or enjoying a quiet moment; aromas of blackberry, cassis, and pepper gently waft from the glass. A warm and dark berry spiced palate is just enough without being too much
Bold and expressive, but not aggressive or unbalanced, mature yet not over-the-hill. Dark berry and cracked spice aromas evoke warm blackberry cobbler over vanilla bean ice cream. Flavors of ripe plum, cocoa, and sweet oak wrap your tongue in a gentle zin embrace.
This classic old-vine Zinfandel should delight aficionados of "old-style" Amador County zin. Nearly black in color, it displays a marvelously complex aroma of super-ripe blackberry and black raspberry fruit, mingled with scents of raisins, anise, milk chocolate, pepper spice, and oak vanillin. The wine's lush, mouthfilling flavors are beautifully balanced, with a very soft texture, unobtrusive tannins, and excellent acidity, which materializes in a lip-smacking finish. This is an extraordinary, memorable Zinfandel, which can be enjoyed now or over the next decade with the heartiest foods, or simply savored on its own.
Deep ruby red with purple notes. Aromas: Black cherry, currants and plummy Cabernet aromas. The mocha, vanilla and cedar from a well seasoned oak, is the perfect complement that gives this wine an attractive and complex nose. Shows rich, elegant currant and black cherry fruit framed by toast and mocha from the infused oak. On a second sip you start feeling a depth very uncommon in a wine of this price. Beautiful balance and a lingering finish.
Color
Deep violet red
Bouquet
Powerful aromas of spices, wild herbs and vanilla.
Taste
Well-rounded, with subtle fruit flavors and soft tannins leading to a velvety finish.
Serving Suggestions
Best served with spicy entrées, steak and rich cheeses.
Hillside and bench-land vineyards on the eastern slope of the Alexander Valley create a classic Cabernet Sauvignon with soft texture and rich flavors. Small lots of Merlot and Petit Verdot are blended from time to time for added complexity. Layers of sweet black fruit and spice are the distinguishing feature of our Cabernet.
We achieve considerable complexity of aroma and depth of flavor in this Alexander Valley Merlot through selection from several different vineyard sources. The steep hillside estates of Murphy Ranch and Robert Young Vineyards, in the heart of Alexander Valley provide the wine’s core of black fruit components, while vineyards on the bench-land in the southern part of the Alexander Valley add spice and further complexity.
Classic flavors of black cherry, currant and raspberry jam. The wine balances intense fruit with rich tannins and a lingering finish
The three varietals used to produce this wine (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot) are grown in the Alexander Valley where the flavor profile of these grapes lend a lush black-fruit backbone. Wild Card is an apt description for this “Bordeaux varietal blend” as the term allows us the flexibility to “play” each varietal as we choose in creating a “winning hand”.
The late Tim Murphy was the architect of our Zinfandel program in a plan conceived over 20 years of breakfasts and “liar’s dice” games at Mickey’s Café in Geyserville. Tim’s circle of friends at these early morning meetings are some of the finest Zin growers in Sonoma County and now are the fruit source for Liar’s Dice Zinfandel. Dense black cherry, raspberry jam, and currant notes are brought together in layers with sweet vanilla oak.
The Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon reveals vibrant aromas of blueberries and blackberries that join cedar and tobacco. The well structured palate is layered with bold tannins and ripe fruit characteristics finishing with the sweet blackberry.
Napa Cellar’s Napa Valley Merlot opens with aromas of fresh, ripe plums that intertwine with coffee and chocolate. Vibrant flavors of blackberries and spice join supple, mild tannins on the palate and carry through the persistent finish.
Napa Cellars Zinfandel is dark purple to the eye. A swirl of the glass reveals intense, ripe berries, candied strawberry preserves and cinnamon spice. The palate follows with juicy, rounded fruit flavors that mingle with layers of warm, supple tannin leading to a long, plush finish.
Deep garnet in color, our medium to full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon has beautifully integrated flavors of wild blackberries, currants, and ripe plums with hints of bittersweet chocolate. Finely knit tannins lead to a long, rewarding finish.
Dry and medium-bodied, this wine has ripe berry-like aromas accented with a distinct note of American Oak. It is well balanced with soft tannins and pairs well with grilled and hearty foods.
Aromas of olives and herbs with a hint of American Oak and berry-like flavors make this garnet colored merlot an excellent accompaniment to red meats, hearty vegetable dishes and pasta with tomato-based sauces.
This opulent Cabernet Sauvignon comes from some of California’s premier costal vineyards. It is then aged in French and American oak to allow the individual vineyard selections the chance to marry into one harmonious wine. This rich full bodied Cabernet Sauvignon shows hints of dried black cherries and vanilla spice with a long smooth finish.
Black cherries and blackberries, with a hint of toasted oak. Well balanced with ripe tannins and a nice acidity.
Soft rush of cassis, blueberries and raspberry liquor, bolstered by ripe tannins. Newton The Puzzle Cabernet Sauvignon is blend of half Cabernet Sauvignon and half Merlot. The wine is aged for 22 to 24 months in French oak.
Black cherry, raspberries, and touches of black currant, finishing with soft tannins and a fresh acidity. Aroma: Bursting black cherry and raspberries with a hint of almond.
Aromas of dried flowers contrasted with black berry jam, roasted hazelnuts and a hint of discreet oak reveal that this is a Merlot to capture the imagination. On the palate, bright cherry, sweet current and strawberry fruit are carried by a powerful structure and well-balanced acidity.
Get ready to savor rich aromas and flavors of dark cherries and black currants with light toast and spice lingering gracefully on the finish. Enjoy Night Harvest by R.H. Phillips Cabernet with red meats or Mexican cuisine for pairings that will rock your taste buds
Pour a sumptuous glass of Night Harvest by R.H. Phillips Merlot and allow its flavors of ripe strawberry and raspberry to layer sensuously across your palate with savory fruit and spicy oak and roasted coffee accents. Pair this wine with lamb chops, grilled burgers or spaghetti.
Night Harvest Shiraz carries soft tannins with smooth mocha and chocolate notes. Custom to Dunnigan Hills’ Syrah, this wine bursts with rich blueberry flavors, complemented by bright floral aromas.
Elegant and medium-bodied with bold aromas of raspberry, mint, maple, chocolate, clove, coconut and licorice. Dense, muscular, cherry fruit flavors culminate in a rich, smoky, coffee-mocha finish.
Dusty malt, dried herbs and bright cherry flavors are balanced well into this smoothly-structured wine that concludes with a supple, lingering finish.
A 100% Malbec and harvrested in Mid March to late March. Fermented for 18 days on the skins, cap managment, 100% and sprinkle pumping over twice a day. Brilliant ruby red colour with purple hue. A lot of ripe and fresh red fruit aromas. Velvety and elegant structure, mouth filling and succulent with lively and vibrant ripe fruit and licorice flavors. Fresh, appealing and enjoyable finish.
A 100% Malbec and harvested the first week of April. Fermented for 20 days on the skins. Cap management 100% sprinkle pumping over twice a day and 12 months in French oak barrels. Intense red color with purple hue. Floral aromas of violets and ripe fruits with regaliz nuances. Sweet and round tannins, concentrated and mouth filling showing elegance and finesse in its nice finish.
This world-famous Australian blend epitomises the magic of minty, berry-fruit Cabernet complemented by warm spicy Shiraz. The fresh fruit flavours are interwoven with the soft tannins and vanilla pick-up from a year in new oak.
This medium bodied dry red wine shows cassis and spicy plum flavours with the added complexity of soft vanillin oak characters. A rich, smooth Shiraz that shows complexity and a hearty and persistent finish.
Oak Creek Cabernet Sauvignon is big, bold and rich.
A nice fruity cabernet flavor with soft tannis. A great wine for the value!
A nicely defined effort, the well-designed and up-front Pacific Peak Cabernet is a solid wine; pert on the palate, well-balanced; excellent with lightly grilled beef.
An absolute steal! The supple, ripe cherry-like Pacific Peak Merlot is a darling of a wine; supple, pretty and smooth; unbeatable!
This wine may surprise you at first, with its strong character and rustic bouquet reminiscent of deep forest earth, leather and peppery spice but behind this gruff exterior lies a heart of sweet ripe black cherry and plum fruit complemented by discreet silky tannins.
This oak aged red wine, made from Baco Noir grapes, is a deeply hued fruit forward wine expressing notes of black fruit and caramel.
A medium bodied but gorgeous ruby red wine that is to be enjoyed on any occasion made from Rougheon grapes
Made from 100% Marechal Foch grapes. Medium bodied, this red has a complex array of ripe berry flavors with a light fruity finish.
A intense, aromatic, full-bodied wine but with a velvety texture. This wine is specially recommended to be served with red meat, pasta dishes and strong cheese (particularly blue cheese).
The color is a dense but clear violet. The nose is mineral-laden but floral and exhibits rich, black fruits. The tannic structure is firm but accessible.
Reddish color with violet tints and intense notes of blueberries and plums, which are reinforced by vanilla and a touch of white chocolate contributed by French oak. It is a very well-structured wine full of sweet tannins with good concentration and long persistence. It is ideal to pair it with red meat, pasta dishes and fine or fermented cheese, such as blue cheese.
From its garnet color to its complex fruit and herbal character, the Paul Masson Burgundy is an exceptional wine. The aromas of black currant and green pepper are balanced with a complex bouquet of spice and herbal nuances. The Burgundy has good length and body.
Paul Valmer California Merlot had a muted, delicate aroma of strawberry jam and pleasant, simple flavors throughout. Pair it with a red pasta sauce just shy of spicy.
A combination of savory spices - including black pepper - and youthful, fleshy, raspberry and blackberry fruit. There are Rhone-like roasted meat aromas coupled with floral and anise characters with a background of subtle cedary French oak.
Deep, dark red. Tarry, green tobacco and cold beef scents rise above varietal notes of chocolate and spice. Any oak influence has most certainly been absorbed. Warm, generous dark cherry and plum combining into a
complex pan forte/fruit cake richness, without sweetness. Very good length bordered by smooth, rounded tannins.
Dark, sweet chocolate and berry notes, with black currant aromas unfolding as the wine develops in the glass. Alluring, smoky barrel-fermented characters lifting above the dark, ripe, plum, black cherry and blackberry fruits.
Classic Cabernet Sauvignon aromas of black currant with a hint of eucalyptus. Wild raspberry and blackberry nuances become evident as the wine expands in the glass. Subtle background of spicy, smoky oak. Full -bodied flavors of black currant conserve.
Complex aromas of ripe red berries mix together with overtones of varietal, leafy cassis fruit. Stylish integrated oak combines with hints of smokiness and subtle cedar aromas. Full-bodied with dense layers of Cabernet fruit. Concentrated, rich and ripe.
The wine shows an extraordinarily intense nose of creme de cassis intermixed with blueberries and almost floral notes. As the wine sits in the glass, some meat, plum, and cola notes emerge. In the mouth, it is absolute perfection, seamless, with extraordinarily sweet tannin, well-integrated acidity, sensational extract, and just layer upon layer of blackberry and cassis fruits that stain the palate and fill the mouth. Its harmony, freshness, and remarkable length (nearly a minute) suggest an all-time classic and another legend.
Restrained upon pouring, but gives way to a stylish lift of plum, rhubarb and dried fruits. Further inspection reveals prune/anise and hints of savory black olive and game. Rich plum and berry flavors combine with nuance of mixed spices.
Deep, dark, rich red. Premium Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from some of South Australia's best vineyards have been selected to maintain this consistent style and quality. The wine has excellent structure and length, and while it is ready for drinking now, will gain further complexity over the next two to four years.
Color Dense red with purple hues.
Nose The nose shows dark fruit aromas of plum and
cherry with a fresh red berry lift. Floral notes,
hints of spice, white chocolate and vanillin
notes add complexity.
Palate A medium bodied wine with flavors of fruit
cake, Christmas pudding and blueberries with
spice, pepper and hints of licorice adding
complexity. A rich, ripe and generous wine
with voluptuous full flavored fruit and a
creamy texture. Well balanced and integrated
oak add consistency of flavor.
At once both savory and spicy. Nutmeg and plummy/dark
cherried fruitcake aromas oscillate alongside notes of rum
and raisin dark chocolate. Cedary French oak helps
preserve the varietal and regional aromatic integrity of this
single estate Shiraz.
A medium weight palate, with mulberry and wild raspberry
fruits, tightly contained by satiny tannins that literally coat
the whole mouth. Charming, balanced, and long lingering
flavors, are courted by malty oak and ideal acidity.
Penfolds Rawson's Retreat wines present classic, single-varietal and varietal
blends in an approachable, fresh-flavored style for early enjoyment.
Drawing on Penfolds' extensive vineyard resources, the wines offer a
first-rate quality and value guarantee, presenting the drinker with an
affordable taste of an everyday Australian wine at its best.
A youthful, vibrant crimson with a purple rim. Clearly a varietal with a lively, spicy character and attractive aromas of summer pudding, mint and red berries. A hint of cedary oak supports the fruit and adds complexity. The palate displays an impressive depth of primary fruit combined with a soft mouth-feel and excellent length. Initial ripe plum and chocolate flavors are given definition and structure by fine-grained tannins and subtle oak before a lingering red currant fruit finish.
Bright, purple/red body with youthful pink rim. Fresh berries and spice with attractive savoury notes. Summer berries and blackcurrant com through, giving way to a lightly herbal character at the back. The palate has lovely fresh berries an dark plum flavors with hallmark mid-palate freshness and soft, approachable tannins. Good black pepper spice on the back and subtle, savory oak firms up the finish. Fruit driven an ideal for early drinking enjoyment.
An archetypal refined Barossa Shiraz nose with liquorice,
blackberry and plum aromas over a tar underlay. With
closer inspection, higher floral notes arise meshed with
lemony, scented oak.
Perfectly balanced with dark berry fruits framed by spicy
French Oak. Impressive layers of flavour make up the
generous mid palate. Texturally enticing, with beguiling,
silky fine-grained tannins that appear talc-like, and
powdery, even alongside St Henri. Stylistically pleasing,
with more pervasive French Oak and superior balance and
texture, relative to earlier RWT releases.
Lively, rich and concentrated berry characters leap from the glass - raspberry and blueberry aromas abound. Complex spices -cinnamon and ginger, sit comfortable aside scents of savory roast game and other delights.
Rich and generous with alluring varietal characters. Black current and chocolaty fruit characters are in balance with the French and American oak. Tannins are finely textured and the wine finishes with an excellent burst of flavor. It can be enjoyed now or cellared over the medium term.
Deep crimson. The nose is densely packed with aromas of ripe plum, white pepper and warm spice. Carefully judged oak maturation has provided rich cedar and vanillin characters that round out the bouquet and add complexity. Follows the nose with a wealth of spicy plum an mulberry flavors. The wine has excellent depth with a supple richness and rounded tannins. The initial fruit flavors evolve through the mid-palate, demonstrating chocolate, cassis and charry oak characters before a long, almost savory finish. The depth, structure and length of palate indicates a wine that will reward medium term cellaring.
Dried berry and spice notes are light-bodied, and theres a hint of orange peel.
--Beverage Testing Institute: Bright ruby. Moderately light-bodied. Moderately extracted. Mildly tannic. Cherries, dark fruit. Bright, fruity aromas lead a simple primary fruit palate with a mildly candied character and supple finish. RATED: 83 points (Recommended).
Big and bold; soft and accessible. Our Cabernet packs serious fruit and soft tannins. Grilled meats and hearty roasts will never be the same when paried with this Cab.
A complex nose, full of violets and wild strawberries, evolves into cranberries and a smoky, meaty quality with a touch of bitter cocoa as it breathes. These flavors carry through to the palate, where dark fruit and cherry meld with black bean and notes of soy. Bitter cocoa reemerges on the mid-palate with good grip, rich tannins, and a full body.
Soft and medium bodied the wine exhibits rich berry flavors on the palate with vanilla oak complexities in the nose. Pepperwood Grove Merlot is a fine accompaniment to roast and grilled meats.
--Wine Spectator December 2001, Rated 85.
The wine is deep garnet in color and exhibits spicy black cherry flavors on the palate with vanilla oak balanced with soft tannins. Pepperwood Grove Pinot Noir is ready to drink and can be enjoyed with game meats and hard cheeses. Medium ruby; pleasant, sweet, bright, fruity, jammy and cherry aromas with hints of tomato, salami, olive and mint; light, young, simple, pleasant, berry, easy-drinking flavors; well-balanced; light body; short finish.
The dark red, velvety wine has a ripe berry character with a plump mouth-feel. lt's a truly wonderful wine that's ready to drink now. It may be enjoyed with roasted and grilled meats and hearty pasta dishes.
--Beverage Testing Insitute: Brilliant, saturated purple hue. Ripe red fruit and vanilla aromas. A lush entry leads to a ripe, peppery, fruit-driven palate. Moderately full-bodied with a lush, fruity finish. Drink now. RATED: 87 points (Highly Recommended).
Spicy, fruity, and peppery, Syrah is the grape of the future for California. It's distinctive spicy character and juicy flavors make it the perfect mate for red meats or game.
This easy-drinking Zinfandel is ripe and fruity, with mineral, blackberry and black cherry flavors on a supple frame, finishing with mild tannins. Its lightweight profile makes it a nice red for the warm weather season, and you can't beat the price. Deep, saturated ruby hue. Subdued, earthy, briary nose. A rich entry leads to a moderately full-bodied palate with chunky tannins. Lean, mint-accented finish. Drink up.
--Beverage Testing Institute: Ruby-red hue. Sweet oaky aromas with ripe berry undertones. Rounded and mildly oaky with a medium body and a quick, woody finish. Easy drinking, if undistinguished. Drink now. RATED: 84 points (Recommended).
Rich, warm and racy. Easy charm and versatility account for the soaring popularity of Zinfandel. Introduce or Zin to your next pork chop or steak.
Dense black centre with deep brick red on the rim. Lots of classic blackcurrant, dark chocolate traces
of black pepper and hints of vanillan oak on the nose. Beautiful silky rounded fruit on the middle
palate and finishing with soft, taut tannins.
Colour: Dark plum with deep red rim.
Bouquet: A wonderful mélange of plum and pepper,
violets and black currant, minted spice notes
and black olive.
Palate: Unmistakeably Barossa, with a wonderful
richness of delicious forest fruits on the palate.
It has good structure and weight, beautifully
integrated oak and finishes firm with fine
grained tannins. A wine which offers
immediate enjoyment.
Blend: Equal proportions of Shiraz and Cabernet
Sauvignon; the Merlot comprising 15%.
Attractive black cherry red in colour. Aromas of red fruits: currants, raspberries and cherries. A wine
of beautiful velvet softness and good balance, offering a delicious mix of berry and wild briary,
savoury flavours, reined in by the fine tannin finish. Blend of 48% Shiraz, 30% Grenache and
22% Mourvèdre.
Deep garnet rim with a black centre. Lashings of dark chocolate on the nose. Showing the classic
richness of Barossa Shiraz with a superb depth of fruit on the middle palate reined in by fine
chalky tannins on the finish.
The wine has an elegant, fruit forward style, with lots of mouthwatering Bing cherry and raspberry flavor, but it has a luxurious density in the mouth-feel. Its fruit, coupled with the velvety texture.