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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

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

One of the few remaining Clarets in California, this Cabernet Sauvignon-based ... One of the few remaining Clarets in California, this Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend is a time capsule of a great old style of wine. Aromatically the wine has notes of sweet, chocolate cherry cake with dried mint and fine loose tobacco. On the palate,... more

This wine was created as a table wine. We wanted the wine to be enjoyable and ... This wine was created as a table wine. We wanted the wine to be enjoyable and distinguishable as an El Dorado AVA wine, but varietal character takes a back seat to the the smooth and flavorful structure. During the blending process, we selected wines... more

Alec’s Blend sings with youthful, headstrong fruit character. This year’s ... Alec’s Blend sings with youthful, headstrong fruit character. This year’s blend is bursting with blueberry, black cherry, cola and chocolate flavors. Dusted with cocoa, floral and cedary spices, the wine stays fresh and gains impressive richness... more

This blend has depth, balance and big flavors. The nose evokes black cherry pi... This blend has depth, balance and big flavors. The nose evokes black cherry pie, tar, licorice, black olives, vanilla, pencil shavings, and notes of chocolate. On the palate, it bursts with fresh blackberries, mixed berry cobbler, toasted walnuts, and... more

Medium-bodied with a subtle peppery note from the Sangiovese throughout a soft... Medium-bodied with a subtle peppery note from the Sangiovese throughout a soft fruit mid-palate. Blend: 45% Merlot, 35% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Syrah more

The 2021 Leviathan reveals distinct aromas of blackberry bramble, black cherry... The 2021 Leviathan reveals distinct aromas of blackberry bramble, black cherry, and chaparral. Savory spices and star anise meld with mineral, graphite, bay, and laurel reflective of the rocky Northern California terrain. With finely structured... more

This 2021 Cuvee 32 is the 24th vintage of this blend for Trentadue Winery. Eve... This 2021 Cuvee 32 is the 24th vintage of this blend for Trentadue Winery. Every vintage has a uniquely different blend determined by the best expression of its components and how they work together. The winery's young Montepulciano has become an... more

Cherry and plum dominate the aromas, gently laced with cedar and vanilla. In t... Cherry and plum dominate the aromas, gently laced with cedar and vanilla. In the mouth, the wine is elegant, even understated, with perfectly balanced tannin and just the slightest hint of earthiness complimenting the fruit. Extended oak aging softens... more

Syrah and Petite Sirah bring the juicy, structured base to which we blend in s... Syrah and Petite Sirah bring the juicy, structured base to which we blend in small amounts of Merlot for a fleshy midpalate, Cab Franc for aromatics and tannin, and finally a touch of Barbera for acidity and balance. This big, dark, immensely ripe and... more

The 2019 vintage for Hgiii is a knockout - an unequivocal example of how this ... The 2019 vintage for Hgiii is a knockout - an unequivocal example of how this expansive, rich and deeply textured wine overdelivers. Tony’s ingenious blend, the core trio of varieties all offer distinction and harmony to the final blend: Merlot leads... more

The 2021 Estate Red opens with savory aromas of black cherry, black raspberry,... The 2021 Estate Red opens with savory aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, cigar box, and black tea. The palate is dense and rich with layers of dark chocolate and spices, framed by velvety tannins. Blend: 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Malbec, 21%... more

Baby Blue begins with polished aromas of blackberry, dark currant, pencil shav... Baby Blue begins with polished aromas of blackberry, dark currant, pencil shavings, hints of peppercorn, tilled earth, cedar and vanilla bean that sing of an absolutely brilliant young wine. Not to be outdone, rich flavors of both black and red fruits,... more

This wine presents abundant aromas of dark cherry and strawberry jam, brown su... This wine presents abundant aromas of dark cherry and strawberry jam, brown sugar, dark chocolate and cola with hints of cardamom, black pepper, sandalwood and licorice. The bright and vibrant entry accentuates flavors of fresh blueberries and allspice... more

The 2021 Leviathan reveals distinct aromas of blackberry bramble, black cherry... The 2021 Leviathan reveals distinct aromas of blackberry bramble, black cherry, and chaparral. Savory spices and star anise meld with mineral, graphite, bay, and laurel reflective of the rocky Northern California terrain. With finely structured... more

Bright aromas of ripe raspberry, vanilla, and coconut give way to flavors of f... Bright aromas of ripe raspberry, vanilla, and coconut give way to flavors of fresh and dried blackberry, pomegranate, and vanilla, which linger harmoniously for a smooth and luscious finish. Blend: Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Sirah, Syrah,... more

A savory and earth-driven wine lifted by floral aromatics of violet candies, b... A savory and earth-driven wine lifted by floral aromatics of violet candies, balsamic, nutmeg, espresso bean, black pepper and ripe blackberry. Robust dark fruit, buoyed by energetic acidity and buffered by soft and coating tannins on the palate.... more

This a Syrah leading, Rhone style blend made for pure indulgence. India Ink is... This a Syrah leading, Rhone style blend made for pure indulgence. India Ink is rich, full, oak driven and hedonistic. We select barrels and wine lots to create a blend that is deep purple in color, loaded with blue-black fruit aromas, and is meaty,... more

An enticing nose of of spice, black tea and candied bacon covered in fudge. On... An enticing nose of of spice, black tea and candied bacon covered in fudge. On the palate it is a mouthwatering mélange of blue fruit flavors backed by bright balanced acid, rustic leather tannins and meaty tones giving way to a smooth, milk chocolate... more