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"Showing off a light-absorbing, inky-purple color in the glass, Soul of Mendoc... "Showing off a light-absorbing, inky-purple color in the glass, Soul of Mendocino is redolent with aromas of black plum and savory herb, which follow on to a dense, bramble-berry palate edged with subtle spice. The opulent fruit characters are... more

"Deep ruby in color with aromas of black cherry, dark plum, sarsaparilla, baki... "Deep ruby in color with aromas of black cherry, dark plum, sarsaparilla, baking spices, toasted oak, and lavender. A fresh entry with bold red cherry and raspberry flavors. Subtle tannins and natural acidity lead to a long and pleasant finish.... more

"This vintage shows off freshness, wonderful fruit tones, spice, and pepper la... "This vintage shows off freshness, wonderful fruit tones, spice, and pepper laden perfume built around a core of flat-out delicious fruit character. This one should be a great crowd-pleaser. Blend: 76% Zinfandel, 11% Carignan, 5% Petite Sirah, 4%... more

"Rich aromas of black plum, fennel, bacon and wood spice on the nose lead into... "Rich aromas of black plum, fennel, bacon and wood spice on the nose lead into a palate that flashes with tension before flavors of baked red fruit and oaky spice take hold. The 2019 Homestead is bright and woody on the nose, focused on red-fruited... more

"The Red Table Blend is based in Merlot, and contains several of Kirchhoff's o... "The Red Table Blend is based in Merlot, and contains several of Kirchhoff's other estate grown varietals such as Carignan, Mourvèdre, and Graciano. This berry forward blend is easily approached and pairs nicely with a variety of dishes and flavors... more

"Carignane is a red varietal that was widely planted in California during the ... "Carignane is a red varietal that was widely planted in California during the late 1800’s though the mid-1900’s, mostly by Italian immigrants, and some of the old vineyards are still producing. Ours comes from a vineyard planted in 1939, and yields... more

"This full-bodied wine is graceful and smooth on the palate, offering flavors ... "This full-bodied wine is graceful and smooth on the palate, offering flavors of black, brambly fruit, pepper, and warm spices, and while enjoyable now, it will continue to develop beautifully over the years, pairing excellently with braised short... more

"This wine often has an exotic, lavender-like aroma, with suggestions of wild ... "This wine often has an exotic, lavender-like aroma, with suggestions of wild cherries, huckleberry, ginger, allspice, black tea and freshly ground black pepper. The flavors are generous and rich, matched by an attractive suppleness and mix of... more

"One of the triumphs of the very good 2022 vintage, this is one of the winemak... "One of the triumphs of the very good 2022 vintage, this is one of the winemaker's favorite Bedrock Heritage wines made to date. Alas, due to a rough late frost, they also have less of it than normal. This wine always ages beautifully on the back of... more

"Wow—big smoky-caramel oakiness on a deep razzberry fruit core. Creamy in mout... "Wow—big smoky-caramel oakiness on a deep razzberry fruit core. Creamy in mouth, a bit of brown spices-nutmeg/cinnamon, with Lively acidity, good depth of fruit without being jammy or overripe. Lingering razzberry-chocolate finish, great with pork... more

"This wine features aromas of pink guava, grapefruit pith, and rosemary blosso... "This wine features aromas of pink guava, grapefruit pith, and rosemary blossom, with flavors of Sungold tomato, white strawberry, and hibiscus. Its vibrant and fresh character pairs beautifully with pan-seared ruby trout, paella, or anchovy toast." more

"Rich blackberry and plum on the nose with notes of aniseed. Full-bodied with ... "Rich blackberry and plum on the nose with notes of aniseed. Full-bodied with dark bramble fruit and well-coated tannins on the palate. The long finish reveals layers of black licorice and dried sage. Blend: 72% Zinfandel, 15% Petite Sirah, 9%... more

"The wine presents a purplish-red hue; on the nose, smoky and vanilla notes fr... "The wine presents a purplish-red hue; on the nose, smoky and vanilla notes from the Bourbon barrels emerge alongside spice and bright fruit aromas; on the palate, it offers a generous entry that fills the mouth with vibrant Mendocino fruit and... more

"Showing off a light-absorbing, inky-purple color in the glass, Soul of Mendoc... "Showing off a light-absorbing, inky-purple color in the glass, Soul of Mendocino is redolent with aromas of black plum and savory herb, which follow on to a dense, bramble-berry palate edged with subtle spice. The opulent fruit characters are... more

"Boldly flavored with a complex core of fruit and tannins. Aromas of raspberry... "Boldly flavored with a complex core of fruit and tannins. Aromas of raspberry, cassis and baking spice. Waves of rich tannins play across the palate with black cherry and coffee flavors that linger on the wine’s well-structured finish. Pair with... more

"This wine often has an exotic, lavender-like aroma, with suggestions of wild ... "This wine often has an exotic, lavender-like aroma, with suggestions of wild cherries, huckleberry, ginger, allspice, black tea and freshly ground black pepper. The flavors are generous and rich, matched by an attractive suppleness and mix of... more

"Planted 1907 in the sandy loam soils on the east side of Lodi, these ancient ... "Planted 1907 in the sandy loam soils on the east side of Lodi, these ancient Zinfandel vines are interspersed with Grenache, Carignane, and Mission as well. Savory and earthy on the nose, with elements of dark fruits, sandalwood, red apple skin,... more

"The wine shows a dark purple color; on the nose, it reveals bright fruit note... "The wine shows a dark purple color; on the nose, it reveals bright fruit notes, spice, and smoky vanilla characteristics imparted by Bourbon barrels; on the palate, it offers a generous entry that fills the mouth with vibrant Mendocino fruit and... more

"Complex nose of boysenberry, cigar box, anise and sage. Full-bodied with well... "Complex nose of boysenberry, cigar box, anise and sage. Full-bodied with well-coated tannins and balanced acidity. Notes of plum, blackberry, mineral, pepper and dark chocolate. Blend: 67% Zinfandel, 19% Petite Sirah, 11% Carignane, 3% Alicante... more

"On the nose, Treo beckons for a delicious barbeque, with notes of Bing cherry... "On the nose, Treo beckons for a delicious barbeque, with notes of Bing cherry and pomegranate lifting from the glass. On the mouth, bold, dark bramble fruit flavors lead to plush notes of blueberry on the long, pleasant finish. The tannins are soft... more