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Every September during harvest season the Cakebread family invites five up-and... Every September during harvest season the Cakebread family invites five up-and-coming chefs and a host of local farmers to their winery for a weekend of tasting talking cooking and sharing. A whirlwind short course in winemaking viticulture and... more

Creating Classic Wines in the Napa Valley: Oral History Transcript / 199 Creating Classic Wines in the Napa Valley: Oral History Transcript / 199 more

When northern California s idyllic Napa Valley is shattered by the vineyard sh... When northern California s idyllic Napa Valley is shattered by the vineyard shooting deaths of two men investigative-reporter-turned-wine-editor Dante Rath seizes the chance to salvage his sagging career. One of the dead is the winery s top investor... more

California s upper Napa Valley is regarded by many as the premier wine-growing... California s upper Napa Valley is regarded by many as the premier wine-growing region in America. Producing vintages since the 1850s the mountain-ringed valley studded with ancient oaks is the setting for several wineries that have been active for... more

The Wine Roads of Texas by Austin wine writer Wes Marshall is the premier guid... The Wine Roads of Texas by Austin wine writer Wes Marshall is the premier guide to Texas wines and the state’s growing wine industry. Marshall a fifth-generation Texan and wine writer for the Austin Chronicle has thoroughly researched Texas... more

"Welcoming you with the scent of warm toasted hazelnuts and crème brulée strai... "Welcoming you with the scent of warm toasted hazelnuts and crème brulée straight from the oven, this wine is a perfect expression of a warm weather Chardonnay. As the wine opens up in the glass, your first sip will greet you with juicy cantaloupe... more

"The Mason Sauvignon Blanc greets the nose with grapefruit, floral and honeysu... "The Mason Sauvignon Blanc greets the nose with grapefruit, floral and honeysuckle. The bright, refreshing, silky palate offers grapefruit and minerality leading into a long, bright finish. This wine is a stunner with extraordinary mouthfeel and... more

"Pouring an opaque crimson core with a brooding cardinal rim, the 2022 Papillo... "Pouring an opaque crimson core with a brooding cardinal rim, the 2022 Papillon opens with aromatic notes of ripe cassis, blackberry, coastal chapparal, cedar box and allspice. On entry, the palate continues many of the same notes from the nose —... more

"Boasting a glorious shimmering golden hue, with bright and lively aromatic no... "Boasting a glorious shimmering golden hue, with bright and lively aromatic notes of lemon crème, white pineapple, and melon. Delicate citrus blossoms and magnolia flowers add a floral elegance on the nose. The ripe and full palate offers flavors of... more

"The 2021 Brendel Cooper’s Reed Cabernet Sauvignon is a fresh and vibrant take... "The 2021 Brendel Cooper’s Reed Cabernet Sauvignon is a fresh and vibrant take on Napa Valley’s famed grape varietal. Harvest- ed under moonlight, the fruit is crushed at cool temperatures and then thoughtfully monitored throughout fermentation.... more

"Pale yellow with straw highlights. Aromatics of peach honeysuckle, apple blos... "Pale yellow with straw highlights. Aromatics of peach honeysuckle, apple blossom, and lemon balm. Flavors of pear, yellow apple, baked tart and with notes of vanilla. This is a classic Napa Valley Chardonnay with bright acidity, medium bodied, and... more

"The 2022 Annabella Cabernet opens with extroverted aromas of red cherry, viol... "The 2022 Annabella Cabernet opens with extroverted aromas of red cherry, violets, blueberries, and black fig. The mouth is rich and broadly textured, with layered flavors of blackberries, espresso, and toasted oak. The finish is perfumed with... more

"The 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is an exuberantt example of the lush ... "The 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is an exuberantt example of the lush wines produced by our Titus Ranch Estate Vineyard. The wine leaps from the glass with notes of candied cherry, crushed raspberries, allspice, and a fresh bay note... more

"Classic and refined is the approach we take when crafting Merlot. We love var... "Classic and refined is the approach we take when crafting Merlot. We love varietal expression and this one has it in spades. The nose opens with notes of blueberry, cedar, carob, and baking spices. The palate is lush yet well-structured with... more

"Expressive and lively on the nose, the 2019 Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet S... "Expressive and lively on the nose, the 2019 Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has a black cherry and huckleberry aroma laced with dry floral notes. Integrated oak adds a light note of sweet nutmeg to this wine. Ruby in color, it has a... more

"Dominus Estate is the Napa Valley property of Bordeaux producer Christian Mou... "Dominus Estate is the Napa Valley property of Bordeaux producer Christian Moueix. The wine is bottled from the historic Napanook Vineyard. Located at the foothills of the Mayacamas, the vineyard was planted in 1838 and continues to evolve under the... more

"The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve from Heir Apparent is a wine of captivati... "The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve from Heir Apparent is a wine of captivating elegance, boasting a deep ruby red hue. Bright fruit takes the lead, complemented by the enchanting aromas of garrigue, olive, and fresh Provencal herbs. Excellent... more

"This fresh and vibrant Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is brimming with aromas... "This fresh and vibrant Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is brimming with aromas of blackberry, mulberry, cassis, and violet. On the palate, bright flavors of cranberry, red plum, cherry, and lavender are intertwined with supple tannins, balanced... more

"Crafted from both mountain and valley floor vineyards, this alluring wine emb... "Crafted from both mountain and valley floor vineyards, this alluring wine embodies the rich diversity of great Napa Valley Merlot. From its velvety tannins and lively acidity to luxurious layers of plum, candied black cherry, red licorice and sweet... more

"The 2023 vintage was long and temperate, and at times, blissfully cool. The r... "The 2023 vintage was long and temperate, and at times, blissfully cool. The resulting wine has a great balance of richness and texture and a very well delineated backbone of vibrant acidity. Aromatics and flavors of lemon, mandarin, Asian pear, and... more