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Red Electra is a yummy wine with only 5% alcohol, a pretty red color, a grapy sweet taste, and a tangy, spritzy mouth feel. It's a good wine for angels to drink when they party. - Winery

VINEYARDS: We source fruit from these Napa Valley AVAs: Oakville, St Helena, Atlas Peak, Coombsville, Calistoga, and Howell Mountain. WINEMAKER NOTES: For Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon, the winemaking process started by picking fruit at precisely the right moment. Often this meant waiting until ripeness--determined both by testing sugar levels as well as by assessing other aspects of phenological readiness--had reached an ideal point. Once in the cellar, we kept lots separated by vineyard. While...

Tasting Notes: Ripe black fruit notes of cherry, plum and mixed berries with more quiet notes of warm spice and tobacco. Seamless texture with great mid palate volume and length. Subtle oak notes weave in and out, and balance the fruit with smooth tannins and essence of cinnamon and vanilla. Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 0.145Total Acidity (TA): 0.64 g/LPotential of Hydrogen (pH): 3.61

Tasting Notes: Aromatically, the 2019 Rabble Red Blend is framed with cocoa powder and bay leaf, and is driven with dark cherry and plum. Playful on the pallet, the 2019 sports a medium-body texture with bright fruit flavors, a berry-driven finish, and spicy subtleties. About the Label: The Rabble labels are renditions of historical wood block prints from the Nuremberg Chronicle (late 1400’s), textured and tactile, depicting nature’s wrath. Nature is ruthless when it goes ignored. This label...

Tasting Notes: Hailing from the Mossfire vineyard, this Zinfandel opens with bright black cherry, raspberry, cola, and a hint of Asian spice. Intense bramble fruit and red plum note are found on the palate with a lovely note of washed stone. Well-structured tannins and a gravely minerality carry out the finish. Alcohol by Volume: 14.8%TA: 0.60 g/LpH: 3.78

Kent Rasmussen Notes:For years, I have been finding better and better grapes for all of our Ramsay wines. This wine is made from is a blend of grapes grown in vineyards in Napa, Sonoma and Lake Counties in California’s North Coast. I believe that this area is matched only, perhaps, by Bordeaux as the finest environment for growing premium Cabernet Sauvignon anywhere on earth. Each vineyard adds a nuance to the whole and the result is an amazingly complex, yet totally accessible wine. I hope...

Notes: Grapes for this Malbec are grown in the Andes Mountains of Argentina, then chilled and transported by ocean voyage to Caymus, where we use our winemaking techniques to create a style that is dense, dark and supple. Falling outside standard labeling rules, Red Schooner does not include a vintage date but is known by the voyage from which it traveled (i.e. Voyage 10 is the 2020 vintage). Strikingly smooth, with scents and flavors of dark fruit and fine, textural tannins. ...

Notes: Renwood’s Premier Old Vine Zinfandel is a compilation of grapes from some of the most exceptional iconic vineyards. This wine expresses itself aromatically with nuances of fresh blackberry and cranberry with ever so subtle hints of savory dried herbs. The tannin structure is finely polished, and its juicy backbone is the major player from front to back in this classic Zinfandel. Well balanced acidity ensures it will age famously over the next several years.

We really love this wine. Soft, supple, and complex. There is a certain elegance to this wine that fits our vision of the perfect Merlot: Pretty and seductive with a decidedly spicy nose of black cherry, cassis and cedar. Very ripe and round, almost like a Jolly Rancher candy. Mouth-filling flavors of plums, cherries and wild red berries dominate from start to finish. Good seam of acidity paired with soft tannins make this a wonderful wine for game fowl such as pheasant or duck. Try a nicely...

Moscato is the Italian name for Muscat. And Muscat grapes are believed to be the ancestor from which all grapes descended. With all of that rich heritage, how could we not bottle it?Our Rex Goliath Moscato is a very special wine. Bright, crisp, and decadent. I liken sipping it to sipping liquid gold. It’s well-balanced with just the right acidity combined with pretty floral aromas that bloom into deliciously sweet flavors of peach and apricot. Perfect anytime – as an...

With an intense American/French oak regime—and careful maturation —this wine truly expresses Pinot Noir varietal character. A deep red color and pleasant aromas are offset by a dry, harmonic blend of black cherry and a touch of vanilla, which stays on the tongue—producing a pleasant finish. With true varietal flavors and an easy-drinking and fruit-forward profile, it reaches a fine balance between soft and subtle, and complex and BOLD. It’s the perfect wine for everyday...

Notes: We like to take a pretty minimal approach to our winemaking and tap into some great sources and make varietally true and focused wines. However, the one part where we get to really flex some skills is during the blending process. Sometimes we weave together as many as two dozen different lots selected for cooperage, oak age, vineyards, and vineyard block. In the case of our cabernet sauvignon, we even have the option of using small pieces of other bordeaux varietals to make it just so....

Since our first vintage of RICKSHAW Pinot Noir in 2010, we’ve fine-tuned and consistently added to our rolodex of sources for high quality grapes over the years. We are now working with several key growers in multiple coastal AVA’s throughout California to provide a consistent blend that is true to style. We source this RICKSHAW Pinot from a variety of coastal cool-climate vineyards with a large percentage coming from the Sonoma Coast. The wine is fermented in small open top vessels and aged...

Winemaker Notes: Deep garnet-red color. Aromas of ripe raspberry and cherry fruits, fresh mint, exotic spices, with clay-earth minerals. Beautiful briary fruits on entry, medium-full body, integrated tannins, and great persistence to the finish. EB (12/20) Vintage Notes: Rain in late March coupled with warm spring weather created ideal growing conditions. The vines responded with a full crop and mild summer weather allowed for slow, even ripening. Aging in American oak complements the...

Notes:ROAR Wines is a small family winery specializing in small lots of Santa Lucia Highland’s Pinot Noir, Syrah and Chardonnay. Both Gary and Rosella Franscioni grew up in California’s agricultural heartland where Gary’s family has farmed for over 100 years. After graduating from Cal Poly with a degree in agribusiness, Gary took over the running of the family farm business, which owned and managed over 200 acres of row crops in the Salinas Valley. In 2001, after working with several wineries...

Winemaker’s Tasting Notes: The Oak Knoll Winegrowing region is prevalent in this wine with its dark color, ripe aromatics and juicy acidity. The nose is full of Blackberries, vibrant black cherry, dried berries, maple, brown and black spices, cinnamon and ginger bread. The entry is soft and gives way to supple round tannins with a delectable center and persistence of fruit. The lovely finish is the signature of this elegant, surprisingly feminine, and remarkably balanced Zinfandel that is...

Tasting Notes: Featuring apple and lemon peel aromas with a hint of vanilla spice, our Chardonnay is a bright straw gold color. Rich from oak aging, this wine exhibits flavors of poached pear and butterscotch. The wine is round and medium-bodied with a balancing acidity and toasty oak that lengthens the finish. Suggested Pairing: Pair with cheese, charcuterie, seafood and chicken dishes. Alcohol: 14.5%Total Acidity (TA): 0.59 g/LPotential of Hydrogen (pH): 3.5 ...

Tasting Notes: Aromas of berry cobbler, savory herbs and tobacco. Full-bodied with fine grained tannins on the mid-palate and a long spicy finish. Suggested Pairing: Pair with smoked meats, burgers and Spanish style tapas. Alcohol: 15.0%Total Acidity (TA): 0.63 g/LPotential of Hydrogen (pH): 3.65

Tasting Notes: A vivid straw-green color, this wine greets the senses with crisp apple and citrus aromas with hints of pear. In the mouth, the wine exhibits bright fruit flavors of grapefruit, lime and lemongrass that echo the aromas. Refreshingly dry and medium-bodied with a rich crisp acidity, wrapped around a mineral core. Suggested Pairing: Pair with salads, roasted vegetables and seafood. We especially like it with sea bass and oysters. Alcohol: 13.5%Total Acidity (TA): 0.6 g/LPotential...

NOTES: Our 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon has been blended from Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc, and other reds sourced from cool-climate growing regions of California. The wine is deep, rich ruby in color with a medium body and soft, ripe tannins. It opens with aromas of ripe black cherries, blackberries, and cassis, with cigar box, black pepper, vanilla, fragrant toasty oak, and hints of French roast coffee. Flavors of ripe Bing cherries, blackberries, and plum...

This Cabernet Sauvignon blends the craftsmanship of California winemaking with the Southern tradition of Bourbon Whiskey aging, resulting in an incredibly bold sensory expression. Deep, rich ruby red in color, it opens with concentrated aromas of blackberry cobbler, ripe dark berries, graham cracker, brown sugar, vanilla, milk chocolate, and toasty oak with notes of coffee and smoke. Flavors of ripe blackberry cobbler, blueberry pie, praline, sweet vanilla custard, brown sugar, caramel, and...

BUTTERY CHARDONNAY CALIFORNIA 2021: Our 2021 Buttery Chardonnay is golden straw in color and opens with decadent aromas of ripe pineapples, sweet milk tart, and créme brûlée. Creamy, rich flavors of custard pie, graham crackers, and vanilla bean, with notes of toasted oak and baking spices follow with a lingering finish. Enjoy our Buttery Chardonnay with roasted chicken, fettuccine carbonara, grilled salmon with blue cheese, and mango green salad. 2021 HARVEST: The 2021 growing season was...

Tasting Notes: Our 2019 Rye Barrel-Aged Red Blend is deep, rich ruby in color and opens with ripe aromas of boysenberry and black cherry fruit, nutmeg, cinnamon, and gingerbread spice, with hints of sweet mesquite smoke, tobacco, and barley malt. Flavors of jammy boysenberry fruit, sweet gingerbread, cinnamon, and nutmeg follow. Deep, rich chocolatey tannins and a hint of sweet smoke round out the wine with a smooth, lingering finish. A fine choice to pair with grilled skirt steak, Kobe beef...

Notes: It is hard to be convivial in a pandemic. Our mission for the past 35 years has been to bring people together over the common bond of food and wine. Well, that mission has been altered a bit, at least for now. We can’t, for now, gather at that large, sixty person winery table for seasonal feasts with guests from around the world. I miss the summer food and wine festivals (mostly I miss seeing my friends at those festivals) and I can’t hop on a plane to share our wine at wine dinners in...

Fulfilling aromas and flavors of fresh pears, apricots, casaba melon and a hint of mineral-like complexity complimented by tart notes of kaffir lime.Though this wine sees no oak, it has a slight essence of yeasty toast. It starts lively on the palate then evolves into a round lengthy mouthfeel with a bright, refreshing finish. It is incredibly complex in its natural simplicity.This Pinot Blanc only comes in half-bottles and magnums, because you should either start with it or party with it! -...

Winegrowing Notes: I have a soft spot for Pinot Blanc. It is the underdog of the oenological world. Rarely is it given prime real estate, usually planted off to the side, that place where the soil isn’t very good, in the swale - or anywhere there is plantable land that couldn’t be better served by a more “noble” grape. Many times it is over-cropped to produce a reliable, if indistinct, quaffing wine. It does not get the respect it deserves. That is not the case at RSV. RSV gives Pinot Blanc...

Notes:The first sip reveals a wine with an Old World soul that is food-friendly with an age-worthy structure. It is balanced by a New World preciseness that highlights the impeccable red fruit. The fruit feels more fresh and textured than the aromas would suggest with crisp cranberry, pomegranate and blood orange adding lift to a bright and juicy mid-palate that leads to a long finish marked by the balance of savory, complex, supple-tannins and mouth-watering brightness. ** Only 1 in Stock ** ...

Notes:The first sip reveals a wine with an Old World soul that is food-friendly with an age-worthy structure. It is balanced by a New World preciseness that highlights the impeccable red fruit. The fruit feels more fresh and textured than the aromas would suggest with crisp cranberry, pomegranate and blood orange adding lift to a bright and juicy mid-palate that leads to a long finish marked by the balance of savory, complex, supple-tannins and mouth-watering brightness. ** Only 1 in Stock ** ...

TASTING NOTES: A succulent rendition of POV with more fruit forward characteristics than the 2015 vintage. Fully ripened tannins balance the fruit with mouth-watering and mouth-filling flavors and textures. Elegant fruit characteristics of black and red berries, cherry compote and black plum are laced with notes of lavender, rose and dried herbs and framed by a delicate balance of French oak that elevates the aromatics and complements the richness. This sumptuous wine is ready to accompany a...

Thoughts: Hot Pink... In RSV’s thirty-eight years as winegrape growers and thirty-four vintages as winemakers, twenty-twenty was the most challenging. It should have been a “perfect” year… but it was far from it. Perhaps, despite the challenges, it provided a clearer vision as to the costs of ignoring nature. Hopefully, the examples of climate change-induced fires and record heat have brought us to a tipping point where we start paying attention to the needs of our natural environment and...

THE VINTAGE AND VINEYARD: 2019 was another fantastic vintage in California. In Sonoma County it started with a copious amount of rain saturating the soil in late winter and early spring. Early summer heat waves acclimated the vines to warmer weather, which allowed the grapes to withstand a later heat spell in August, moving the sugars higher and allowing flavors to ripen. TASTING: This powerful Cabernet Sauvignon from the hillsides of Alexander Valley has aromas of lush, red plum and dark...

OUR STORY: Started in 1959 by Sonoma County pioneer Rod Strong and led by the Klein family since 1989, Rodney Strong Vineyards is a family of passionate people committed to crafting premium wines, great experiences and delivering a vision for sustainability in Sonoma County. We are united by our passion for wine and the belief that nothing brings people together better than sharing a great bottle of Rodney Strong wine. HISTORY: Rodney Strong recognized in the late 1960s that Sonoma County’s...

THE VINTAGE AND VINEYARD: The 2021 vintage turned out to be a fantastic growing season, with no frost and very mild temperatures throughout most of the year. However, the unpredictable spring rains ended in March in what would become one of the driest seasons on record in Sonoma County. Predicting an early harvest due to the dry conditions, we were surprised to find flavors and high acidities in the berries dictating the need for patience. With everything in balance, we harvested August...

Winemaking Notes: Fresh, bright berry fruit from our heritage Russian River vineyard, combined with the ripe, peppery jam from our Alexander Valley and Dry Creek vineyards, make for a wonderful diversity of flavor, showcasing the best that Zinfandel can offer. This wine offers notes of blackberry, plum and boysenberry with a touch of red fruit jam and creamy vanilla. Food pairings: Enjoy this Zinfandel now with spiced short ribs, pulled-pork sandwiches, or a chicken barbecue pizza. History:...

This is an absolutely first-rate bubbly, dry, smooth and rich. Has complex flavors of peaches, limes and strawberries, accented by doughy yeast and smoky flavors. Really defines the balanced elegance and pedigree you want in a great sparkler. — S.H. - Wine Enthusiast Magazine 90 Points

Vineyards: The fruit for this wine comes from vineyards in the Atlas Peak, Calistoga, Carneros, Oakville, Stag’s Leap District, and St. Helena AVAs. All fruit for this vintage was harvested before the valley fires. Winegrowing: In 2017 a wet winter with moderate rainfall, a mild spring and a warm summer created an ideal growing season. Sustainable farming practices throughout the season were tailored to each block with the assistance of aerial photos produced using NDVI (Normalized Difference...

VINEYARDS: The fruit for this wine comes from vineyards in the Carneros region owned by the Rombauer family and select growers including the Sangiacomo family, long-term grower partners who have farmed this land for three generations. WINEGROWING: 2020 started with a mild spring, giving us an early start to the growing season and a harvest which started on the early side. Throughout the year, we used aerial photos produced using NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) technology to...

VINEYARDS: This wine blends lots from select vineyards in top growing regions: El Dorado County (42%), Amador County (32%), Lake County (17%), Napa County (6%) and Lodi (3%). WINEGROWING: Good rains in February led to a warm summer, which then turned cool in August, resulting in a later harvest than the last few years. What followed was a long warm fall with near perfect growing conditions and extended hang time. In the end it was one of the longest harvests on record and also above average...

The Style: What can we say about our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon? is Cabernet Sauvignon leaps from the glass with rich ripe flavors of sweet black currant, juicy blackberry, and cherry liquor, intermingled with hints of shaved chocolate, earth, and fresh tobacco leaf. The layers of flavors are balanced by hints of toasty oak. Silky soft yet structured tannins coat the palate and contribute to a long lasting finish. Educated Guess fills all the requirements that a serious cabernet lover is...

The Style: Our Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is 100% barrel fermented and is all about balance. e cool coastal influence provides rich acidity and delicious tropical fruit flavors, while the barrel fermentation lends itself to creamy toasted notes of spice and vanilla. Very food friendly and crowd pleasing! The Numbers: 100% Chardonnay 100% Sangiacomo Vineyards 100% Barrel/Malolactic Fermentation 12 Months in French Oak Barrels 14.3% Alcohol by Volume ...

Zinfandel is our signature wine, and with rich and layered flavors, it's an excellent introduction to the Rosenblum style of winemaking. We designate an anniversary number to each Zinfandel Cuvee blend, honoring our history with "America's heritage grape." Kick back around the table and enjoy this wine's intense and robust flavors. Notes of blackberry, wild raspberry and cassis make it a delicious complement to hearty pasta and barbeque dishes.Tasting Notes:The Cuvée features aromas of black...

Winemaking notes: This wine is focused on purity of fruit; it is a flip book of the varietal as it ripens on our Rutherford estate. We capture different snapshots of the grape’s character by making three picking passes during harvest. This provides the wine with multiple layers of fruit starting with zesty citrus, moving to stone fruits, progressing to melons, and finishing with a hint of exotic tropical fruits. Each of these aromatic profiles represents the different ripeness levels at which...

Winemaking notes: Kith & Kin, Old English for “Friends & Family”, is a Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from all corners of the Napa Valley but with its heart rooted in Rutherford. This wine is approachable in its youth, with balanced tannins and a fruit-forward character. The vast majority of fruit comes from our estate, supplemented by a limited amount from Napa Valley growers. Tasting notes: Beautifully complex and soft aromatics of violets, cola, ripe fig and plum linger on the nose. The...

Winemaking Notes: Kith & Kin, Old English for “Friends & Family”, is a Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from all corners of the Napa Valley but with its heart rooted in Rutherford. This wine is approachable in its youth, with balanced tannins and a fruit-forward character. The vast majority of fruit comes from our estate, supplemented by a limited amount from Napa Valley growers. Tasting Notes: Beautifully complex and rich aromatics of bright cassis and ripe red fruit jump out of the glass upon...

Tasting Notes: The wine has a bright garnet color with an amazingly high-toned explosive nose of wild sage, blood orange peel, raspberry and shiitake mushrooms. The palate is quite bright and lively with acidity and yet warm with flavors of orange blossom, red fruits, orange peel, well integrated French oak and herbs. There is a great generous fresh forward varietal fruit to the wine making it great to drink now or over the next few years. The balance of the wine keeps it fresh and at the same...

This elegant and refined Bordeaux-style Merlot has a rich aroma, with highlights of cherry, chocolate and anise. An abundance of black fruit and spice are backed by balanced structure with silky tannins for a persistent finish.Style: Full-bodied, Firm, BalancedFlavor: Anise, Cherry, Cocoa, Plum, CloveAging: 16 months in French oak barrelsAlcohol: 14.5%

WINEMAKING: At the winery, the fruit is carefully sorted then destemmed, crushed and fermented at warm temperatures in stainless steel fermenters. Gentle punch downs are performed several times a day. Once dry, the must is pressed into stainless steel tanks for settling, then racked prior to aging on both new and neutral French, American and Hungarian oak. TASTING NOTES: Ryder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is rich, supple and bold. A fruit-driven wine, it boasts flavors of dark berries and plum...

VINEYARD:The grapes for our Pinot Noir are sourced from estate vineyards situated in the northernmost, cool-climate region of Monterey County. The moderate, maritime growing conditions and cool temperatures are ideal for Pinot Noir grapes, producing wines that are fresh and distinctive with intense varietal character and balanced acidity. WINEMAKING:At the winery, the fruit is carefully sorted then destemmed, crushed and fermented at warm temperatures in stainless steel fermenters. Gentle...