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TASTING NOTES:Bold and strong in character, this deep rich and golden Chardonnay is filled with stone fruit aromas and a sweet textured palate. The criminally intense toasty oak notes have hints of butterscotch and honey balanced with layers of ripe fruit. This full bodied, powerful wine finishes with rich notes of butter and vanilla.

Color: Vibrant red and maroon hues extend from the core of the glass.Nose : Sweet vanilla and chocolate aromas are supported by fresh and juicy red berry fruits.Palate: Full of flavor, luscious and rich fruit is balanced by layers of vanilla oak. Finishing round and soft with an appeal that consumers find very hard to resist and keep you coming back. - Winery

Tasting Notes:This full and round bright-red wine with crimson hues give way to a subtle sweetness on the palate. The criminally intense vanilla aromatics are balanced with ripe raspberry and plum fruits. The vanilla aromatics carry through on the palate and complement subtle avors of raspberries, dark plums and chocolate. Red berry fruit and plush tannins provide a lingering finish perfect for any evening.

A blend that is brooding with richness. Like the wine rations served on convict ships, every sip deserves to be savored.

2017 PINOT NOIR:Nineteen crimes turned criminals into colonists. Upon conviction, British rogues, guilty of at least one of the 19 crimes, were sentenced to live in Australia, rather than death. For the rough-hewn prisoners who made it to shore, a new world awaited. As pioneers in a frontier penal colony, they forged a new country and new lives, brick by brick. This wine is borne of the rules they broke and the culture they built. And like our legendary rogues, it’s a taste that’ll live...

TASTING NOTES:Medium red with bright ruby red hues, this wine confidently takes charge with Intense lifted mocha, caramel and sweet spice aromatics balanced with raspberry and blackberry fruits. Full and round on the palate with a distinct sweetness making the wine rich and mouth coating. The mocha and sweet spice aromatics carry through on the palate and compliment subtle flavours of brown sugar and cinnamon. The palate has a long rich plush finish filled with jammy blackberry and raspberry...

Colored as translucent dusty red cherry. In the nose, ample cranberry, currant, plum, and cherry cough drop mix with vanilla and cinnamon spice. The same flavor profile is evident in the mouth, picking up some licorice root and From the late 1700's to the late 1800's approximately 162,000 men and women were transported via boat to a desolate island for a violation and conviction of one 19 Crimes. The Warden celebrates those who cleverly ruled these cunning convicts with top guard, using them...

2014 Sin Zin:This vintage marks 37 years of Sin Zin at Alexander Valley Vineyards. Our first vintage in 1978 was given out to family and friends, quickly attaining cult status among those lucky enough to receive a few bottles. Everyone loved the spicy flavors, memorable name and risqué label. The wine was so popular, that in 1980 we offered a few cases for sale and Sin Zin quickly became a cult classic.Sin Zin is an elegant style of Zinfandel, due to our growing region and winemaking style. We...

Angry Orchard Strawman’s ripe apple, vanilla and honeysuckle flavors impart an earthy character complimented by a distinct aroma of ripe apples, wood, dark fruits and sweet citrus.Inspired by centuries-old farmhouse cider making techniques traditionally found along the English and French countryside, Strawman balances a distinct blend of culinary and bittersweet apples juices which are then aged on oak.Strawman’s wine-like characteristics leave a smooth, fruity and effervescent...

Description:Apothic is a true original. Named for the mysterious place, Apotheca, where vintners stored their most coveted concoctions in 13th century Europe, Apothic blends fuse Old World intrigue with modern sophistication. Winemaker Debbie Juergenson lets the character and flavor of each varietal guide the shape of her wines. In addition to the two bold wines that started it all – Apothic Red and Apothic White – Debbie offers a selection of limited release blends. Winemaking Notes:Grapes...

Ok, we admit it. We went a little crazy with this blend fusing Zinfandel (75%) with Petite Sirah (19%) and with Grenache (6%). Unorthodox for sure, but we couldn’t help ourselves. The blend is just so damn tasty. The wine is dark, broody and brawny - lusciously satisfying with concentrated raspberry, jammy black cherry, spiced mocha and dense plum flavors. The moderate oak contributes subtle vanilla and a smoky nuance. Winemaker Brandon says the Grenache gives the nose highlights of...

A lush, delicious and "serious" wine but in a fun package! The nose is fruit driven with fresh plum, bing cherry, spicy peppercorn and zinberry. The mouthfeel is soft with a hint of milk chocolate, sweet oak, and a long vanilla finish. The deep color and firm structure are enhanced by the addition of the Petite Sirah and the firm tannins softened by moderate oak. Enjoy this POIZIN with caution; it is The Wine to Die for! - Winery

Notes:Dark plum, cocoa, blackberry and sage aromas with powerful, well delineated flavors of dark chocolate covered cherry, macerated strawberry, wild herbs, mineral and touch of caramel. Well balanced with fine tannins, this wine is deep and multi-dimensional. Will play well for 15-20 years.

Vineyard Notes:This vintage marks the end of the drought year vintages in Northern California, which ended emphatically in the winter of 2016-2017. Once again, we saw extremely early bud break, flowering, and harvest for Pinot Noir that was mostly complete before September. These drought years have produced wines with excellent consistency, little disease pressure in the vineyards, and exceptional depth and intensity. Our vineyard selection for the Sonoma County Pinot has continued to improve...

Battle Axe possesses a deep ruby red colour with vivid purple tones. This wine offers a great intense and complex nose of wild berries and red ripe fruit with subtle spicy notes. Its superb fruit flavours combine perfectly with toasty hues providing great structure, character and a long finish. - WineryAging:The wine was aged in new French oak barrels for 12 months. Later on, the wine remains in the bottle for at least 6 months in order to be at its best when reaching to consumer. ...

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.Wild berries and black pepper are framed by the influence of oak aging with baking spices and a hint of toasty vanilla.VARIETAL BLEND: 42% Petite Sirah34% Zinfandel14% Cabernet Sauvignon10% MerlotBARREL PROGRAM: 24 months in 1 & 2 year-old American oakWINE pH: 3.64WINE ACIDITY: 0.58...

So what is this new bottle branded Boneshaker, With a ghoulish label from bold Gladiator Wines? The fruits of the labor of our restless winemaker Is this muscular Lodi Zin from century old vines. Fragrance and aromas of black cherry and leather arise Not heady but subtle, yet affording surprise At its balance of fruit and oak upon first taste With a finish structured and absent of haste. From the first cork pulled and first sip taken, Leaves vinous thirst slaked and bones thoroughly – SHAKEN -...

Notes:Our California expert, Clare, has a talent for searching out special parcels of wine in California’s top regions. This time, she’s discovered Book of Shadows. Named after the ancient art of tarot, it’s a rich, old-vine Zinfandel from a renowned cellar in Lodi – Wine Enthusiast’s 2015 Region of the Year and the spot for premium Zin – and we took the entire lot.When not making “gorgeous” Zinfandels at a “one of the best value wineries in the entire world” (Parker), the winemaker behind...

Producer Notes:When Dario de Conti, Valentina Guolo-Migotto and Stefano Migotto came to America, they wanted to make wine in Napa Valley, while capturing the spirit of their Italian heritage. They take great pride in selecting premium sources of their wine grapes with the majority of the fruit coming from Napa Valley and the rest from other carefully selected areas of California. Napa Valley is renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon, and also applauded for producing elegant Merlot, Chardonnay,...

This little devil is wrapped in a velvet robe. Full with density and bursting with flavor. Dark fruit, cherry, blackberry. Brimming with cedar, pipe tobacco and earth. Truth in a name: Velvet. - Charles SmithBlend:94% Merlot3% Cabernet Sauvignon2% Malbec1% Cabernet FrancTA: 5.1 g/LpH: 3.82Alc: 13.6%

Product information:Aromas of sweet cherries, honeycomb, and briar come bursting through the glass. At first sip loads of strawberries blackberries, and cherry pie sweet across the palate. Medium tannin, white pepper and zesty freshness!Producer information:Chronic Cellars was started by Josh and Jake Beckett in 2004. The Beckett's have extensive experience working at their family winery, Peachy Canyon. With Chronic their aim was to produce fun but serious wines targeted at those of a casual...

ABOUT:Purple Paradise came to us when we were in our own paradise— Mexico. Purple represents the juice, and Paradise represents how you feel when drinking it. Sit back, relax, & float away to your own paradise.PROFILE:This Zinfandel-dominated blend tumbles out on the tongue with dark cherries, fresh, ripe strawberries, a double dip of chocolate and vanilla, and the cool grip of leather.FOOD PAIRING:Pizza, burgers, BBQ, pasta, carne asada tacosBlend:79% Zinfandel11% Petite Sirah6% Syrah4%...

Product information:Elegant and sophisticated. The nose is full of red berries, and light violets. Followed up with mild tannin, a hint of tobacco, plums, and a lingering finish.Producer information:Chronic Cellars was started by Josh and Jake Beckett in 2004. The Beckett's have extensive experience working at their family winery, Peachy Canyon. With Chronic their aim was to produce fun but serious wines targeted at those of a casual lifestyle. Their first release was in 2008. Their wines are...

Tasting Notes:Luscious and round with alluring aromas of black cherry and roasted herbs. The palette is savory and structured with flavors of robust black fruit, currant, and espresso. Ripe plum and peppery spice alongside complex tannins evolve into a delicate finish.

Tasting Notes:Intense red fruit aromas of cherry, raspberry and rhubarb are complemented by an undercurrent of blue and black fruits; blueberry, blackberry and plum. Accompanying them are mushroom and allspice notes, accented with chocolate and hints of toffee and vanilla.Bright and vibrant on the palate, flavors of cherry, cranberry and pomegranate dance on the tongue. A silky texture coupled with a lovely cinnamon spiciness produces a memorable, mouthwatering sensorial experience....

Produced in accordance with centuries-old tradition, Egri Bikavér is still a blend of noble and indigenous varietals, aged up to two years in oak barrels in volcanic stone cellars. The fierceness, however, has been tempered, so today’s wine is a delicious, dry red wine, as elegant as it is robust. It is a perfect accompaniment to bold foods – game, roasts, steaks and all types of red meat dishes. - Winery

VINTAGE:The weather was unrelentingly dry in 2013. Despite the lack of precipitation, temperatures never got excessively warm like some years, so the vines, already optimized from the vintage before, produced low yields and exceptionally fragrant,well-concentrated fruit. Purity, lush flavors, and balanced natural acidity became the hallmarks of this outstanding vintage.WINEMAKER NOTES:Vendetta's bold, assertive character is created from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendocino County and...

THE LEGEND:This elegant white is favored by those who prefer a golden, refined quaff, often enjoyed with chicken, duck, partridge or pigeon. Raise a goblet to toast each days victories.Vintage:A relatively even growing season, welcome winter rains helped alleviate four years of drought. A warm spring fostered early bud break leading to an earlier-than-normal harvest, yielding fruit with excellent sugaracid balance and concentration of flavors.Blend:90% Chardonnay10% RieslingWinemaking: Partial...

Blend: A blend of six red varietals; predominately Petite Sirah and Zinfandel.Winemaking: 3-day cold soak prior to fermentation. Pressed to dryness and innoculated for malolactic fermentation.Tasting notes:Dark bing cherry, mulberry, vanilla and mocha aromas. Soft, juicy black fruit combines with chewy tannins to provide a full, rich palate. The wine is youthful and fruit forward with a lasting finish.

Vineyards:The fruit for the 2015 Ghost Block Cabernet Sauvignon comes from our family-owned Rock Cairn vineyard. The 30-year-old vineyard in Oakville, Napa Valley is 100% Certified Organic. This site is comprised of deep, gravelly loam with a western exposure, and the vines produce very concentrated fruit late in the season.Winemaker Notes: Kristi Koford “2015 started warmer than normal resulting in early bud break. Cold weather during berry set in the spring proved challenging since the...

Our Ghost Pines Cabernet Sauvignon is rich and concentrated with notes of blackberry and dark cherry. Aromas of vanilla, brown spice and toasted nuts lead to a palate with dark berry flavors. Combining desirable mid-palate viscosity and full, round mouthfeel, our Cabernet concludes with outstanding length accented by mouth-filling black fruit.

Wine Description:Layered flavors of ripe red, blue and black fruit for rich, full-bodied structure and length. Underpinning these flavors are hints of new leather, brown sugar, spice and cocoa that wrap around a smooth mid-palate full of velvety texture and depth.Viticulture Notes:In 2013, we selected much of the fruit for this blend from Sonoma County, with the balance coming from vineyards in Lake and Napa counties. All three counties saw phenomenal conditions during the growing season, when...

Tasting Notes:INTRINSIC is a true expression of Cabernet Sauvignon in Washington yet with a new, distinct take. This wine has a refined nose with aromas of leather and cherries that are truthful to Cabernet Sauvignon in Washington. The flavors are layered with tones of blueberry jam, pomegranate and chocolate. The texture is rustic, yet silky, with a unique savory and inviting finish. – Juan Muñoz Oca, WinemakerFood Pairings:The raw characteristics of INTRINSIC Cabernet Sauvignon pair nicely...

Knapp Superstition is a bright, fruity red wine with big, bold flavors. The jammy flavors are reminiscent of grape pie. The wine is finished semi-sweet, and is enjoyable chilled by itself, or on picnics, or by the lake. - Winery

All of our wines are made to be indulged in now. Why drink tomorrow when you can drink today? Better yet, why not drink tomorrow and today? Life is short. Our Cabernet Sauvignon may be the most serious of our wines, but there’s no way it’s dull. Black cherry, currant and subtle almond aromas make way for rich, concentrated fruit flavors and smooth tannins.Alcohol: 13.17%

All of our wines are made to be indulged in now. Why drink tomorrow when you can drink today? Better yet, why not drink tomorrow and today? Life is short. Forget the heavy oak and butter – we want to be able to taste rockin’ fruit! Our Chardonnay is full of yellow apples, fresh pear and hints of coconut and tropcical fruit - it’s bright and refreshing. Enjoy chilled.Alcohol: 13.87%

Bursting with aromas of jasmine, rose, fresh orange peel, and lychee. On the palate, the wine is rich with orange citrus fruit and honey. The finish has a slight sweetness to balance its acidity. - WineryAGING: Stainless Steel

Known for taking the road less traveled, Michael David Winery has always stood apart from the crowd. Whether it be their outlandish brands and packaging or their quirky personalities, Michael and David are definitely on a stage of their own and this wine showcases just that. The fruit for this wine comes from the original “super freak” himself, Michael Phillips’ Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard located only a medicine balls toss away from the winery.Tasting Notes:Quickly becoming one of Michael...

Tasting Notes:Marvel at the wonders of our 2015 FREAKSHOW RED! Very robust, this wine features aromas of camp re smoke and just a pinch of spice. Flavors of ripe plum, caramel, and blackberry infused maple syrup. Velvety smooth on the mouth with a bold finish. is wine is well balanced, just like a tight rope walker! Growing Conditions:Unusually low rainfall in late winter and early spring delivered California a much drier growing season in 2015. is, along with a lower than average yield in...

Tasting Notes:Incognito might not be the wine you think it is! Comprised of mostly Rhone varietals, this wine is more reserved and softer than some of our other reds. It is interlaced with flavors of freshly smashed summer red berries, pepper, earth and spice. A great, food friendly, bistro-style red!History:is wine is made up of a field blend of predominantly Rhone varietals. The grapes are grown in the Lodi Appellation with its warm days and cool night, providing optimal conditions for...

Crushed berry, soft oak and cigar box notes create a fragrant appeal that leaves you wanting more. This vintage shows explosive, concentrated fruit in the mouth, with plenty of acidity to balance the ripeness. Spice and black berry compote on the finish.Sinful indeed! This wickedly delicious Zin is temptation at first sip. And that’s not just our pride talking... blame it on the Catholic school upbringing of brothers Michael and David or their lust for hedonistically seductive wine. Our...

Tasting Notes:The 2014 Greed is a tremendous wine that parades a berry medley of blueberries, raspberries and other red fruits on the nose. Unctuous vanilla influence from the oak begin on the nose and intertwine through avors of dried cherry with hints of licorice and cocoa.History:Years in the making, GREED has been in the hopper of new wines at Michael David without ever making it to production. We’ve produced small lots of Napa Valley Zinfandel over the years but not of the quality our...

Terroir: The Nino Negri Inferno is sourced from the best crus of the Inferno subzones of Calvario, Sopragironi, Sottogironi and Ca Rossa. Grapes are densely cultivated high on the terraced hillside in poor, sandy soils and a due-south exposure.Vinification: Grapes are hand-harvested in early October and transported to the winery where they are sorted and macerated at cold temperatures for five days in stainless steel vats. Aging occurs over a period of 20-24 months in a combination of 80hl and...

Wine:Displaying the character of a good villain, our 2013 Zinfandel is both dark and complex. The wine swoops in with bold, jammy black fruit, accented by peppery spices and rich cola notes. A brambly forest berry profile exudes distinct California personality, matched by bold American oak nuances. The palate is smooth and soft with balanced tannins, followed by a long, zesty finish. Invite intrigue to your next barbecue, pairing our Villainous Zinfandel with grilled rib eye steaks, barbecued...

A blend of several red varietals, The Big Bad Red blend appeases our inner dark side, satisfying that craving for the bold and daring. The wine leads with a bramble of berries, dark black plum and root beer flavors, framed by toasted spices. Fleshy and ripe, the palate delivers layers of black fruit with a savory and spicy character. Supple tannins hold flavors into a long, lasting finish. A perfect pairing for a dark and stormy night. - WineryVarietal Composition:33% Merlot,25% Syrah,11%...

A nearly opaque color sets in the glass with a hard, red complexion that is almost black. Aromas of ripe blueberries and candied plum mingle with toasted oak and charred vanilla. The entry is soft and inviting which paves the way for a lush mid-palate replete with layers of ripe boysenberry and cassis. The finish showcases ripe tannins and pronounced fruit which frames the two for nearly a minute.Blend:Petite SirahSyrahGrenache*Bottled with 12 Different Labels, you may not receive the one...

A nearly opaque color sets in the glass with a hard, red complexion that is almost black. Aromas of ripe blueberries and candied plum mingle with toasted oak and charred vanilla. The entry is soft and inviting which paves the way for a lush mid-palate replete with layers of ripe boysenberry and cassis. The finish showcases ripe tannins and pronounced fruit which frames the two for nearly a minute.Blend:Petite SirahSyrahGrenache*Bottled with 12 Different Labels, you may not receive the one...

Notes:Deep and luring aromas of raspberry and ripe cherry are intermingled with accents of star anise, five spice and freshly steeped black tea. The entry is smooth with a combination of cassis and blackberry with a satiating suppleness. Ultra round and soft, the wine finishes with reverberating length.Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, MalbecAged: 10 months in French Oak, 35% newAlc/Vol: 15.5%