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Dick & Mary Lou Vanderkous planted this extraordinary vineyard over 20 years a... Dick & Mary Lou Vanderkous planted this extraordinary vineyard over 20 years ago surrounding their home estate. They decided to plant the grapes they loved to drink. The majority of the vineyard is planted to Sangiovese and Merlot with a few rows of... more

Blueberry lace pasties, raspberry ganache, afternoon nap under a ‘47 studeba... Blueberry lace pasties, raspberry ganache, afternoon nap under a ‘47 studebaker, Moroccan tile, throwing a basket of kalamatas off of a balcony, beef wellington with Gordon Ramsey, black silk robe, Esther Perel’s voice, blueberry gentleman of the... more

Aside from its tremendous Napa history, the Rutherford site is an obvious choi... Aside from its tremendous Napa history, the Rutherford site is an obvious choice for Addendum due to the impeccable farming by its established vineyard team. The 1.5 acre Addendum block, planted in the mid-1990s, has very little slope and is thus home... more

Ruby red. Morello cherry with plum, cassis and savory herbs. The palate is pre... Ruby red. Morello cherry with plum, cassis and savory herbs. The palate is pretty and expressive, with the textured fruits in seamless integration with the natural acidity. A chocolatey ripeness develops with aeration in the glass though nicely... more

Deep and pure ruby in color, this wine has an abundance ofenticing aromas: beg... Deep and pure ruby in color, this wine has an abundance ofenticing aromas: beginning with boysenberry and blueberry pie, and leading to pastry cream, a bit of toast and a hint of menthol. On the palate, the tannin is supple and smooth. Flavors of... more

Black and red currant emerge in the nose as hints of sweet, dry basil and blac... Black and red currant emerge in the nose as hints of sweet, dry basil and black pepper cavort their way upwards. Herbal hues of cassis bud and thyme frame the flavors of dark chocolate, rich cherry, and sweet earth. In the background, complex strokes... more

The elegant 2015 Perspective Cabernet has a dusty blackberry nose of considera... The elegant 2015 Perspective Cabernet has a dusty blackberry nose of considerable proportion that yields to dried plums and cassis. The flavors are bold and plush with a velvet interior –overall the impression is one of rounded elegance. more

The wine is lively, fresh, and balanced with soft, supple tannins giving it an... The wine is lively, fresh, and balanced with soft, supple tannins giving it an elegance and complexity that can only be achieved by blending across multiple vintages. The aroma begins with lovely red cherry and dried cranberries. Notes of violet and... more

This Cabernet blend is a good introduction to the vintage, and while it will i... This Cabernet blend is a good introduction to the vintage, and while it will improve over the course of three to eight years. Blend: 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 14% Malbec, 12% Petit Verdot, 8% Syrah, and 2% Cabernet Franc The 2017 Claret is a... more

This is an aromatic red with an array of blueberries and black cherries, as we... This is an aromatic red with an array of blueberries and black cherries, as well as some blue flowers and fresh herbs. Has an elegant touch of Asian spices and sweet vanilla. Full body. Ripe, fine-grained tannins and a firm texture with delicious fruit... more

The grapes for this delicious Bordeaux-inspired blend come from several of Dry... The grapes for this delicious Bordeaux-inspired blend come from several of Dry Creek Vineyard's most prized estate and hillside vineyards in the Dry Creek Valley. At first swirl, the wine displays aromas of black currant, black cherry, and blackberry.... more

The 2019 Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is bold with black forest fruit, fr... The 2019 Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is bold with black forest fruit, fresh plum and anise, nuanced with violet, pine resin, sage, notes of crème brûlée and clove. Densely concentrated and intensely flavorful on the palate with dark fruits... more

This is a more accessible, but still well-structured version of their traditio... This is a more accessible, but still well-structured version of their traditional Cabernet, with the true Bordeaux traits of herbs and forest floor to go with its berry fruit. It remains typically Storybook in its clean, focused mouth feel that... more

This is the AXR flagship wine, made with intention and showing a direct reflec... This is the AXR flagship wine, made with intention and showing a direct reflection of the prestigious vineyards it comes from: Oak Knoll, Yountville, Coombsville. Deep dark cherry with touches of magenta and Ferrari red on the rim. The nose shows... more

With this bottling, the jammy character of Yountville Ranch Cabernet takes cen... With this bottling, the jammy character of Yountville Ranch Cabernet takes center stage, rounded out by Rockerbox Vineyard’s black currant tones and the beautiful aromatics of Hopper House fruit. Look for aromas of sweet hay, cherry, graphite and... more

Deep red-purple in the glass, this is a rich and full-bodied Cabernet Sauvigno... Deep red-purple in the glass, this is a rich and full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of blackberry, warm baking spices and mocha notes. The ripe flavors of dark berries are complemented by notes of dried green herbs and cedar oak notes and a... more

The nose displays aromas of blackberry, fresh cut violets, cedar, and vanilla ... The nose displays aromas of blackberry, fresh cut violets, cedar, and vanilla bean. On the palate, rich flavors are highlighted with sweet red currants, cherry cola, blueberry, and peppercorns. This wine teases all the senses with its rich and full-... more

Notes of black currant, anise, and cedar intrigue the senses. Flavors of cassi... Notes of black currant, anise, and cedar intrigue the senses. Flavors of cassis, blackberry, and black cherry delight the palate leading to supple tannins that carry through a lengthy finish. The Double Lariat Cabernet is highly elegant yet accessible... more

The texture is both balanced and mouth-filling. The flavor is the highlight th... The texture is both balanced and mouth-filling. The flavor is the highlight though, and almost from the start there’s complexity with a wide range of flavors. The summer was warm in 2020, but a cold spell delayed the harvest until late September, so... more

New to Elizabeth Spencer's portfolio, this wine displays a rich, dark garnet h... New to Elizabeth Spencer's portfolio, this wine displays a rich, dark garnet hue in the glass. Aromas of classic cassis, fennel pollen, tobacco and violets are enhanced by a dusty tannin typical of Rutherford. The palate expresses notes of dark, ripe... more