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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

The aromas of this Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon begin with fragrant sweet... The aromas of this Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon begin with fragrant sweet red raspberry, cassis, and a warm undertone of mushrooms sauteed in butter. A wonderful mix of inviting flavors, including huckleberry pie, spice cake and toasty oak, expand... more

Deep ruby/purple core with a black secondary color, and lighter toward the rim... Deep ruby/purple core with a black secondary color, and lighter toward the rim with moderate plus viscosity and slow-forming, moderately stained tears. Very aromatic and complex with ripe black cherry and cassis fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, and licorice... more

Deep ruby/purple with black hue at the core and moderately stained tears on th... Deep ruby/purple with black hue at the core and moderately stained tears on the glass. Very aromatic with ripe black, red cherry and blackcurrant fruit, vanilla and cinnamon spice with cedar, autumn leaves, oak, graphite, red licorice and cocoa. Full... more

This expressive Merlot reveals opulent aromatics of dark cherry and blackberry... This expressive Merlot reveals opulent aromatics of dark cherry and blackberry, fresh Mission figs, savory cedar, and coffee bean, completed with rose and a touch of sage. Its ripe rich texture is laced with delicate graphite notes, along with dark... more

Luscious aromas of raspberry, plum and cassis fill your senses with a touch of... Luscious aromas of raspberry, plum and cassis fill your senses with a touch of cedar and vanilla. Layers of ripe cherries, red currants and berry jam provide a rich mouth feel. Ripe tannins focus the palate and provide a lengthy finish of spice and... more

This Uriah is packed with black cherry flavors. The mid pallet is focused on f... This Uriah is packed with black cherry flavors. The mid pallet is focused on fine grained tannins and the finish is seamless. More Merlot-dominated, the 2018 Uriah is a complex blend of 46% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc, 17% Petit Verdot, and 14% Cabernet... more

The wine displays a depth of complexity, purity of fruit and concentration, wi... The wine displays a depth of complexity, purity of fruit and concentration, with wholly absorbing and intriguing flavors of wood smoke, boysenberry, vanilla, milk chocolate, and cherry cola, with sweet tannins that finish on notes of ripe raspberry and... more

Minerality, plums and blueberries. Strikingly seamless already at this young a... Minerality, plums and blueberries. Strikingly seamless already at this young age and like Camerata just builds effortlessly from the deep berry front to glorious tannins that linger on a long finish. Power and complexity, grace and balance, an epic... more

The 2020 Avennia Gravura features notes of plum, black cherry, red currants, l... The 2020 Avennia Gravura features notes of plum, black cherry, red currants, licorice, violet petals, pomegranate, cocoa powder, and pencil shavings. This wine has a firmly knit structure, and beautiful long finish, with dark red fruits, milk... more

Ashes & Diamonds' Cabernet Franc is a naturally restrained, balanced wine with... Ashes & Diamonds' Cabernet Franc is a naturally restrained, balanced wine with subtle power and aromatic finesse that comes from the volcanic clay and sandy loam soils of select vineyards in Napa Valley’s cooler south side (Los Carneros, Oak Knoll... more

Broodingly deep ruby in color, 2016 Steady State shows fragrant notes of cassi... Broodingly deep ruby in color, 2016 Steady State shows fragrant notes of cassis buds, ripe red and black cherries, as well as warm, complex aromas of blackberry brambles, wild rosemary, and lavender. Intense and focused on the palate, the tannins are... more

This single-vineyard Bordeaux blend presents intense aromas of black currant, ... This single-vineyard Bordeaux blend presents intense aromas of black currant, fresh tobacco, rose petals, cocoa, and earth with subtle hints of graphite and spearmint. Flavors of mocha, nutmeg, and thyme are featured prominently on the elegantly... more

This wine is a lighter, more accessible, but well-structured version of our tr... This wine is a lighter, more accessible, but well-structured version of our 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

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

With a flavor profile distinctly influenced by its volcanic basalt soil, Fergu... With a flavor profile distinctly influenced by its volcanic basalt soil, Ferguson is a richly structured and energetic wine offering complex, mineral-laced aromas of blackberries, mulberry, fragrant violet, and sandalwood. Layers of dark fruit and... more

The 2020 Dead Horse is a large, balanced cabernet filled with baking spice and... The 2020 Dead Horse is a large, balanced cabernet filled with baking spice and boysenberry aromas that carry through to the palate where they are joined by flavors of anise and eucalyptus. The tannins are balanced by a silky mouthfeel and the lingering... more

Wonderfully aromatic and expressive, the 2021 vintage opens with scents of swe... Wonderfully aromatic and expressive, the 2021 vintage opens with scents of sweet cassis, anise, blackberries, roasted coffee, blue herbs and barrel vanillin. On the palate, the tannins are firm, upfront and balanced throughout, with all pockets of the... more

The 2020 Maquette, is a beautiful “Right-Bank� blend with 20% Cabernet Fra... The 2020 Maquette, is a beautiful “Right-Bank� blend with 20% Cabernet Franc. With this addition the wine hits the palate with deep blackberry, and intense currant flavors, wrapped around bright layers of sweet spice, clove and mint. Beautifully... more

The wine is medium bodied and moderate in tannin, with some beautiful supplene... The wine is medium bodied and moderate in tannin, with some beautiful suppleness to the mid-palate that reflects the moderate summer, accompanied by a touch of extra richness from the hot autumn weather. 100% Certified organic and dry farmed. Blend:... more