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Black Opal Shiraz is dense in color with a violet rim. Ripe berry fruits along with fig and raisin add to the complex cedar aromas. The palate is soft plum with a dark fruit richness. The tannins are fine and supple making a round, mouth-filling wine. - Winery

WINEMAKING: The fruit was picked on taste in conjunction with careful grape analysis. We tend to pick on the early side to promote the citrus/tropical flavors and to retain the natural acids. Picked in the cool mornings, the fruit was brought to the winery where it was gently pressed into barrels and tanks. Barrel portion was fermented in barrels and left on primary lees for six months, with the barrels being stirred two times per month, to increase texture to the wine. Once we felt we had the...

Notes: This rich, fruit-forward wine calls for succulent, flavorful dishes such as grilled tenderloan with roasted shallots, creamy blue cheeses, pepper-rubbed pork chops or duck breast with grilled plums.

Our Blackstone Winemaker’s Select Cabernet Sauvignon is a vibrant violet color, an invitingly complex wine full of deep blackberry, plum, and spice on the nose and a rich mouthfeel, rounded by vanilla and roasted oak scents, and a finish that’s long and smooth. The Malbec and Cabernet Franc within the blend add particularly soft, round texture and mature length, as well as fuller, riper flavors. This Cabernet would excel with any manner of beef, a hearty risotto, and alongside a...

Our Winemaker’s Select Merlot presents aromas of violets and bright raspberries with assorted flavors of plum, cherry, and bold blackberry that delight the palate. Texturally complex with a round middle and a long finish, the Winemaker’s Select Merlot is a fantastic food pairing wine. Try spiced lamb chops, pasta salad, and roasted chicken. - Winery

Full-bodied, wonderfully rich Madeira with a unique honeyed flaBlandy's Rainwater Madeira bottle shotvor and a concentrated bouquet. Enjoy with desserts or on its own after a meal. - Winery

Best served chilled as an aperitif, this dry Madeira has soft fruit flavors with a hint of nuttiness and a clean, crisp finish. Delicious with rich dishes that need the acidity -- bisque soups, Manchego cheese or asparagus spears wrapped with Spanish cured Serrano ham. - Winery

Medium-dry Madeira that combines soft fruit flavors with a dry nutty quality. Serve lightly chilled as an aperitif. Also excellent for cooking – even a dash will brighten meat and vegetable dishes. - Winery

ABOUT BLOCK NINE: Our family started Block Nine in response to changes in the Pinot Noir market Demand for moderately priced Pinot Noir has spiked over the last few years Large, mass marketed brands brought most of the Pinot to the market leaving consumers with few choices of smaller production Pinot Noir from California This is our focus We make only Pinot Noir. WINEMAKER’S TASTING NOTES: The 2019 Block Nine Pinot is beautifully long and rich in ripe cherry and berry flavors The aromas...

Another perfectly refreshing rose' with natural Blood Orange flavors. Like the Ruby Red, the Blood Orange Rose' is a perfect wine to beat the summer heat as well as enjoy year round.Notes:A deliciously fresh and vibrant wine, characterized by natural Blood Orange flavors that are refeshingly crisp, lively and well balanced. Perfect as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to light salad and seafood dishes.

Tasting Notes: Orange blossom and honeysuckle notes on the nose, a mix of orange, citrus, peach and sweet tangerine on the palate. The finish is very ripe with a plethora of fruit flavors.

Notes: Color: Straw-yellow with golden hues.Scent: Marked and distinct bouquet with hints of acacia flowers.Taste: Dry and rich, pleasantly bitterish with notes of mugwort.Ideal with ham and soft cheeses, excellent with first courses with red sauces and with white meat dishes. - Winery

Blue Nun 24K GOLD EDITION is a delicious sparkling wine which is light and elegant with a touch of delicious fruitiness. It achieves its effervescence through a centuries old fermentation process and to highlight the natural bubbles we add genuine approved real 24K gold flakes.The 24K Gold Edition is a great aperitif or accompaniment to light meals and hors d’oeuvres. It is the perfect sparkling wine for special occasions, celebrations or just for fun! Alochol: 11% ...

A fruity (peach and green apple) character with a gentle spicy Muscat and walnut aroma. The wine has an exciting and lively style, clear fruit definition on both palate and nose: a well-balanced depth of flavor, harmonious acidity and softness of texture. - Winery

Blue Rock owner/winemaker Kenny Kahn realized the need for an affordable, balanced and food friendly Cabernet based wine that has real personality and soul yet without the heaviness associated with Califiornia Cabernet.The 2014 Baby Blue is an artistic blend of the 5 Bordeaux varietals plus a touch of Syrah. The blend delivers a wine that is delicious and accessible and with velvety tannins, fine aromatics, balance and length. 2014 is likely the finest Baby Blue to date; a blend of 38%...

Tasting Notes:Our goal as winemakers is to make a unique wine that has soul, balance, lots of flavor and yet without the heaviness that one often finds in California Cabernet. The addition of Merlot brings sweetness and silky tannins, the Cabernet Franc adds a complex aromatic while lifting the texture and Petit Verdot and Syrah round out the palate with warm black fruit. Food Pairings:Baby Blue is blended to be remarkably versatile. Unlike Cabernet Sauvignon which requires rich meat or cheese...

The Catena Cabernet Sauvignon shows a dark ruby color with violet tones. On the nose, it offers intense aromas of ripe blackberry, black cherry, and cassis with notes of pepper, clove, and a touch of cedar. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich and displays layers of black currant and black raspberry with notes of cedar, tobacco and vanilla. This Cabernet Sauvignon is an elegant wine with silky tannins that provide structure and a long and persistent finish. - Winery ** Only 4 in Stock ** ...

Wine Description:Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino is made from a meticulous vine selection in the best lots of the Catena family’s estate vineyards. These Zapata vines are carefully hand tended and produce extremely low yields. The grapes are micro-fermented in new French oak barriques and the wine is then aged for 24 months in new French oak. This wine is made in very limited quantities.Tasting Notes:The Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino shows a saturated dark violet color with ruby reflections;...

Paying tribute to the founding year of Bodega Norton, the 1895 Colección wines capture the spirit of Argentina. Each wine in the collection showcases fresh, approachable styles meant for everyday enjoyment. This Malbec features a bold, yet friendly aromatic and fruit profile that is inviting and easy to drink. HARVEST NOTE: The 2019 vintage will go down as one of the best vintages of the decade with red wines showing outstanding quality. In general, the wines of the vintage should be...

An authentic exponent of Argentine Malbec. The distinction D.O.C. (Denominación de Origen Controlada / Controlled Place Name) certifies that grapes that give origin to it come from Luján de Cuyo exclusively, one of the most remarkable regions for wine production in Argentina, and that it has been matured in both French oak barrels and the bottle. Tasting Notes: Deeply red colour with violet hues. Aromas of ripe red fruits and black pepper. Friendly tannins on the palate, rounded structure and...

This red is so thick and rich it's almost oily in texture, with exotic flavors of black fruit, game, dried herb and hoisin. Muscular tannins keep this structured, but give way to floral and graphite notes on the finish. A powerful wine with modern structure and distinctive character. Best from 2011 through 2020. 530 cases made. –TM - Wine Spectator Magazine 95 Points ** Only 3 in Stock ** ...

Notes:‘Aquilon’ is the jewel in the crown, a selection of the best: the best areas and the best barrels from those areas. It is a 100% Garnacha wine from 60 to 100 year-old vines, and aged for 24 months in new barrels. A powerful fulsome wine in the mouth, fleshy and fresh, with a great concentration of flavour and excellent balance; it is like “tasting the very essence of the Garnacha grape”.

• Colour: Ruby red colour of medium intensity.• Aroma: Complex and intense aromas reflecting its peculiar Crianza and its grape varieties.• Palate: Smooth, well-structured and lingers on. - Winery

Notes:A wine with deep color and complex, full, elegant flavors with a soft pleasing finish. - Winery

TASTING NOTES: High, cherry-colored depth with a ruby rim. Explosive notes of red and black fruit, fig preserve, hints of toast, Arabica coffee, toffee, spices, menthol and a dash of violets. Bold, meaty and full-bodied, yet a surprising freshness. Good acidity and round though under-ripe tannins give tension and complexity. Long finish. ** Only 12 in Stock **

TastingIt is deep cherry. It has intense aromas of red ripe fruit (ripe raspberry) which combine perfectly with the spicy notes of cacao, vanilla and licorice corresponding to a noble aging. It is very fresh and fruity and spicy aromas come back via retro-nasal. It is a magnificent expression of an elegant Garnacha from Aragon. - Winery

Tasting Notes:Bright straw color. Aroma white flowers, fresh fruit, expressive, fine lees, dried herbs. Boca tasty, fruity, good acidity, balanced.Grapes: The Godello vineyards, planted in 1975, are grown on the slopes of the mountains, terrace system.Soil: The soil composition is metamorphic limestone, but you can see something of granite in other vineyards of this denomination. The strains are grown at 1350-1650 ft. (450-550 m) above sea level.Winemaking: Alistair Gardner, New Zealand...

The best vineyards of Aragon are situated high on the hillsides, 3000 ft. above sea level, where, despite the poor gravelly soil, the old gnarled vines produce the finest grapes possible in this arid, desolate region. Only the ripest clusters are chosen, thus producing a wine of considerable depth and finesse. The wine exudes intense aromas of sweet cherries and dark plums with an exotic spicy finish reminiscent of white pepper. - Winery ...

WINEMAKING & AGEING: Grapes were harvested by hand, carefully selected, destemmed and crushed before being placed in stainless steel tanks for fermentation. A traditional winemaking process ensued with pump-over and delestage. Total maceration time lasted from 12 to 15 days. Aruma is aged in tanks in order to preserve its fruit-driven style and allow the varietal characteristic of the Malbec to come through. TASTING NOTES: Deep reddish color. The nose shows a great aromatic intensity where we...

TASTING NOTES: Intense cherry red with garnet sparkles in the glass, and intense aromas including highlights of black fruit over roasted notes and a lightly balsamic and spicy base. Fine and aromatic on the palate. Light, unctuous and very flavorsome, sensation of black fruits that harmonize with fine roasted touches. Round tannins and good acidity. Structured and very elegant. The wine will evolve over 2-3 years and drink well for many thereafter. VARIETALS:60% Monastrell30% Cabernet...

Aromas of oak, vanilla and bing cherry.Bursting with flavors of rich ripe fruits and cherries it reminds me a little of cough syrup but in a nice familiar way. It’s a complex wine with lots of depth and I think you really can’t go wrong. - Winery

Tasting Notes:Aromas of ripe forest fruit, cocoa, violets and a balsamic flourish against a smoky background. Flavoursome, fresh, balanced and meaty, with good fruit on the palate. - WineryGrape Variety: 100% TempranilloAlcohol content: 13.5% ** Only 1 in Stock **

Vinification:Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in oak vats. Aged for 24 months in barrels made from oak chosen in our cooperage. Before bottling the wine is fined using fresh egg whites. After bottling, the wine will undergo a refining process for at least a further 12 months in our cellar. Tasting notes:On the nose, it displays ripe, dark fruit, grape syrup, bitter chocolate and as it opens up, hints of spices such as pepper, vanilla and a little mountain scrub begin coming through. On the...

Soils: The soil is dry and shallow, and is primarily composed of limestone, which is the mother rock. The soil is intermixed with large chunks of pure chalk. The largest marble quarry in Europe is located near our vineyards, testament to the chalky quality of the soils. Marble is the product of chalk, or calcium carbonate, that has been compressed over a very long period of time. Climate: Continental, with some Mediterranean influence. A very unique microclimate that is the result of the...

Soils: The soil is dry and shallow, and is primarily composed of limestone, which is the mother rock. The soil is intermixed with large chunks of pure chalk. The largest marble quarry in Europe is located near our vineyards, testament to the chalky quality of the soils. Marble is the product of chalk, or calcium carbonate, that has been compressed over a very long period of time. Climate: Continental, with some Mediterranean influence. A very unique microclimate that is the result of the...

TASTING NOTES & FOOD PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: Aromas of dark, ripe bing cherries and toasty caramel. Full and fleshy in the mouth with loads of ripe and spicy red and black fruits. Firm tannins and great structure for such a drinkable wine with a long, persistent finish that continues to dance on your tongue long after the first sip.Pair with traditional red friendly foods like hamburgers, steak, ribs and pizza, and grilled or roasted chicken.WINERY BACKGROUND: Bodini is a wine brand built on...

2018 GROWING SEASON: The winter of 2018 was abnormally dry with little to no rainfall. The high pressure ridge that kept winter storms to the North of California broke down in March and allowed a series of winter storms to bring much needed rainfall across California. The cool, wet spring weather quickly transitioned to very warm weather for the months of May and June and grapevine growth was both rapid and healthy. Bloom conditions were optimal, and the resulting fruit set was even and...

SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS, MONTEREY COUNTY: The Santa Lucia Highlands AVA is arguably the most consistent, high tier region for Pinot Noir in the world. A unique yet amazing combination of a dry, arid climate combined with the cool, coastal influence is a dichotomy that challenges conventional farming methods and opens the door to creating profound Pinot Noir. While the Santa Lucia Highlands lack the typical cool climate characteristics of ample fog and rainfall, the desert conditions, afternoon...

Notes: Rich, dark garnet in color. This Pinot boasts aromas of dark berry notes such as blackberry, cherry and strawberry followed by hints of wild herb and rich dark chocolate. Smooth flavors of ripe plum, black currant jam, and strawberry filling well balanced with roasted almonds and a touch of vanilla. Bright acidity and soft tannins lead to a long, satisfying finish. Pairs well with everything from roasted lamb with grilled vegetables to dark chocolate covered strawberries. ...

SANTA MARIA VALLEY, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY: The Santa Maria Valley is the second oldest appellation in California and the northernmost appellation in Santa Barbara County. It is also one of the most interesting and diverse agricultural regions in North America, home to berry and avocado farms in addition to world-class vineyards. With valleys that run east-west, which is unique in California, the vineyards in the Santa Maria Valley enjoy a moderate Mediterranean climate that is well-suited to...

WINEMAKING NOTES: Our Cabernet Sauvignon grapes lingered on the vines well into Autumn, soaking up sunfilled California days and cool, crisp nights to achieve their complex flavors. We think the wait was worth it. TASTING NOTES: Opening with dense fruit notes of dried cherry and plum compote, our Cabernet Sauvignon captivates the nose and palate. Hints of clove, nutmeg and burnt caramel are imparted through 14 months of aging in American oak barrels. Dusty tannins give way to a concentrated...

WINEMAKING NOTES: Our California Chardonnay, the most popular wine we produce, is a crowd pleaser with wide appeal. Well balanced and welcoming, a glass of this has a litte something for everyone. Handcrafted and award-winning, this bottle will delight wine drinkers with its lovely, approachable style. TASTING NOTES: The 2021 growing season has graced this Chardonnay with some added complexity. The green apple and pear aromatics from Clarksburg Chardonnay are complemented by notes of tangerine...

WINEMAKING NOTES: The deep, dark color of this wine creates an expectation of weight and purpose, however, the Essential Red’s first impressions are subtle and nuanced. Faint notes of sweet garden mint and eucalyptus tantalize the senses, while hinting at the complexity yet to come. TASTING NOTES: Upon the first sip, the rich, juicy mouthfeel takes over, expressive with flavors of blueberry and blackberry. After aging in American oak for 12 months, the wine finishes with round, plush and...

WINEMAKING NOTES: Thirteen months aging in American oak imparts subtle accents of vanilla and baking spices, while maintaining fruit vibrancy. TASTING NOTES: This richly hued garnet beauty opens with notes of creme brûlée, Bing cherries, sassafras, and hints of pipe tobacco. A soft, smooth entry gives way to a plush, velvety middle and full mouthfeel. FOOD PAIRINGS: This versatile wine pairs well with a variety of foods like margherita pizza, aged white cheddar and duck breast with a raspberry...

WINEMAKING NOTES: Head-trained, dry farmed Zinfandel vines planted by early California pioneers have endured for generations, unwavering through a myriad of challenges and the test of time. Producing small, concentrated clusters of grapes, these vines demonstrate the reward for patience and determination. It is these noble vines that Bogle winemakers rely on to create our intriguing Old Vine Zinfandel. TASTING NOTES: Classic Zinfandel is typically characterized by spice, and this wine is no...

WINEMAKING NOTES: Ripe and juicy Merlot grapes are crushed, pressed and fermented to retain their vibrant freshness, then aged for twelve months in American oak, creating a well-balanced wine known for its soft, round and silky texture. TASTING NOTES: This richly-hued garnet beauty opens with aromatics of Bing cherries, sassafras, and hints of pipe tobacco. The smooth and supple red fruits on the entry give way to a plush velvety middle, while this approachable and appetizing wine finishes...

Notes: Phantom Chardonnay entices with its rich layers. Green apple and pear transform into spicy flavors of freshly baked apple pie, while barrel fermentation imparts a creamy, luscious mouthfeel.

A Hauntingly Delicious Wine:Phantom, the mysterious apparition of ripe berry and relentless spice, returns to haunt wine lovers. Full of concentration and intensity, this wine will tease, tantalize and linger long after the last sip is gone.