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$155.95
This is a gorgeous property located right off Highway 29 in Oakville. Its vineyard architect is Dave Abreu, it's managed by Jim Barbour, and the wine is made by Philippe Read More...
Melka (Lail, Gemstone, Dana). Here's the skinny on this property; over the winter and sping of 2010, we came across Kristine Ashe at several trade tastings. Everytime we sampled her wines, they were at the top of our lists. Heck, at the Oakville tasting, we felt her Cabernet was as good as many of the TRUE cult wines! If that's not an endorsement, then don't bother reading any further!
The modern wine is crafted in the old way – completely by hand. The journey starts in the family's Oakville estate vineyard, where midnight harvests, hand de-stemming and barrel fermentation allows them to unlock diverse aromatics, complex flavors and a purity of fruit that cannot be achieved by mechanical methods. The elegance of this Cabernet shines through with soft, refined tannins and luminous fruit.
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 96 POINTS - "The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate stands out for its intense, incisive minerality and pure nuance. Sweet black cherries, plums, violets and white flowers are layered together in the bright, piercing Cabernet Sauvignon. There is so much going on in the glass. Still, readers will have to be patient. Kristine Ashe and her team have done a fabulous job here. I can't wait to see how the 2010 ages. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2030."
The modern wine is crafted in the old way – completely by hand. The journey starts in the family's Oakville estate vineyard, where midnight harvests, hand de-stemming and barrel fermentation allows them to unlock diverse aromatics, complex flavors and a purity of fruit that cannot be achieved by mechanical methods. The elegance of this Cabernet shines through with soft, refined tannins and luminous fruit.
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 96 POINTS - "The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate stands out for its intense, incisive minerality and pure nuance. Sweet black cherries, plums, violets and white flowers are layered together in the bright, piercing Cabernet Sauvignon. There is so much going on in the glass. Still, readers will have to be patient. Kristine Ashe and her team have done a fabulous job here. I can't wait to see how the 2010 ages. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2030."
$7.98
With everyone feeling the pinch of the economy, value once again moves to the forefront with this wine! Sourced from sundry vineyards throughout Sonoma County, this little gem Read More...
will make friends and influence people at a price that’s sure to make your pocketbook smile! This lighter-styled Cabernet proffers a juicy, versatile palate. The wine leads off with a warm nose of cherry/berry, red currant fruit reiterated to the palate in conjunction with slight hints of cedar, boysenberry, sweet smoke and spice.
$39.95
A blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petite Verdot from our Estate Vineyards. It has a ruby garnet color with aromas highlighted by hints of French Read More...
vanilla that are followed by engaging blue berries and black currants. The palate is soft and concentrated, filled with luscious cherry and blackberry jam. While the tannins are moderate, the supple texture of the Merlot highlights the fruit of the Cabernet Sauvignon, thus providing a lengthy finish. This wine truly captures the essence of Barlow Vineyards.
$20.99
Beaucanon's newest release showcases the growing maturity of the Longwood Ranch Vineyard. A small crop of tiny berries has given a wine with intensity and balance; a classic vintage! Read More...
The solid garnet color of the wine shows off in heavy, tinted legs, indicating good extraction. The nose follows through with a bonanza of sweet, black fruit; berries, currants, licorice and secondary notes of spicy oak and dark earth. Take the first sip cautiously, as massive, mouth filling flavors of blackberry, cassis and brown baking spice might overwhelm! A light touch of acidity and a hint of sweet alcohol carries the flavors through a haze of chewy tannins that melt slowly into a minutes-long finish.
$74.95
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 93+ POINTS - "The appropriately named 2009 Red Blend The Heavyweight captures the best of the Behrens house style. Read More...
A big powerful wine, that nevertheless possesses dazzling structure, vibrancy and harmony, the 2008 impresses for its balance and total harmony. Blackberries, olives, spices, herbs, licorice, French oak and melted road tar all jump from the glass as this powerful, intense wine shows off its considerable personality. The Heavyweight is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot and 10% Cabernet Franc."
$16.95
WINE ADVOCATE 90 POINTS -
The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon contains 6% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc in its blend and was aged for 11 months in French (60% new) Read More...
and American (second-use) oak before bottling without fining or filtration (as were each of these wines). Enticing aromas of cassis, Asian spices, incense, rose petal, and black currant set the stage for a supple, sweetly-fruited, medium-bodied, nicely proportioned Cabernet that offers outstanding value. Drink it over the next 6 years
$38.99
Bennett Lane is on a fast track, which is where winery owner and NASCAR Team Leader Randy Lynch likes to be. Randy and his wife purchased the property and quickly garnering praise Read More...
for their opulent reds (Napa Cabernet, Maximus, and Primus Reserve Cabernet).
$27.99
Winemaker's Notes - "With even more Cabernet in this blend than ever before, this deal has gotten even sweeter! The blend on the 2006 Maximus is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10% Syrah, Read More...
and 5% Malbec. The wine opens with aromas blackberry, violets and chocolate covered cherries. On the palate the wine displays flavors of dark berries, mocha and cherries. With elegant, velvety tannins that enhance the mouthfeel, the wine has a long fruit driven finish and pairs well with practically everything."
$139.99
This one of those wines that just makes you go, “WHOA!” At least that's what we did when we tasted this one-of-akind lot crafted by winemaster Ed Sbragia. Beringer is a winery that Read More...
needs no introduction. One of the greatest “blue chip” properties in Napa Valley, Beringer has stood not only the test of time, but the test of ever-changing palates to demonstrate that no matter the current style, Beringer ALWAYS creates a Cabernet of breathtaking quality! Ed Sbragia has been making big mountain Cabs since the 1981 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. The big fruit flavors and unmistakableintensity he gets from his mountain vineyards have also become a favorite of winemaker Laurie Hook. Their 2007 PremiereCabernet Sauvignon from the 2005 vintage connects “ridge to ridge” blending Marston Vineyard on the slopes of SpringMountain together with Bancroft Ranch and Steinhauer Ranch from Howell Mountain. Only 20 cases were produced ofthis dark, powerful wine with glorious aromatics of currants, black cherries, plums, cocoa and sage. One sip greets youwith flavors of crème de cassis, blackberries, fantastic minerality and an enticing briary character. Loaded with firm butsweet tannins, this is hard to resist now, but should age for over two decades!
$89.99
ROBERT PARKER 93 POINTS - "As I have written in the past, Beringer offers between 200-250 cases of each of their single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons Read More...
that go into their Private Reserve program. Interestingly, as good as the single vineyard cuvees tend to be, and they’re all very different, the Private Reserve blend is as good or better than the finest single vineyard, demonstrating that the blending process is essential and important.
"The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve (9,000 cases produced) is a strong effort boasting a dense purple color as well as a big, sweet bouquet of licorice, chocolate, roasted herbs, sweet oak, and blue and black fruits. It’s a classic, full-bodied Napa Cabernet with sweet tannin, decent acidity, and a long, heady finish."
"The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve (9,000 cases produced) is a strong effort boasting a dense purple color as well as a big, sweet bouquet of licorice, chocolate, roasted herbs, sweet oak, and blue and black fruits. It’s a classic, full-bodied Napa Cabernet with sweet tannin, decent acidity, and a long, heady finish."
$47.99
Over the past few years, Beringer's Knights Valley Meritage (Cabernet Blend) has become one of our more popular reds in the store. They have been making wine from the volcanic soils Read More...
for three decades, and they have become masters of Cabernet in this small winegrowing region just to the north of Napa Valley.
Now, Beringer has made a big splash with their Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from Knights Valley! Last year's rendition received 94 from Wine Spectator, and was featured prominently on their "Top Wine" list. The new release has landed, and it has received the same 94 point score! The fermentation was long and slow to enhance the lush mouthfeel of the blend and extract the maximum amount of color, aromas, and flavors. It looks like this technique has worked, because again, they have received the lofty scores that so many others an only dream about!
WINE SPECTATOR 94 POINTS - "Strikingly rich and layered, this red is beautifully balanced, elegant and graceful, with a tremendous mix of blackberry, mocha, melted black licorice and currant flavors, ending with firm, grainy tannins. The push of ripe fruit is long and persistent. Drink now through 2022. 5,000 cases made."
Now, Beringer has made a big splash with their Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from Knights Valley! Last year's rendition received 94 from Wine Spectator, and was featured prominently on their "Top Wine" list. The new release has landed, and it has received the same 94 point score! The fermentation was long and slow to enhance the lush mouthfeel of the blend and extract the maximum amount of color, aromas, and flavors. It looks like this technique has worked, because again, they have received the lofty scores that so many others an only dream about!
WINE SPECTATOR 94 POINTS - "Strikingly rich and layered, this red is beautifully balanced, elegant and graceful, with a tremendous mix of blackberry, mocha, melted black licorice and currant flavors, ending with firm, grainy tannins. The push of ripe fruit is long and persistent. Drink now through 2022. 5,000 cases made."
$12.98
A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petit Verdot, 4% Malbec, and 2% Merlot, this wine has a deep garnet in color, this cabernet sauvignon has vibrant aromas of boysenberry, blackberry, Read More...
balanced with earthy pepper and eucalyptus. The mid-palate is full bodied and rich with flavors of dark fruit and dried herbs that finish slightly toasty with lean tannins. Enjoy this wine with grilled sirloin steak, and a wild mushroom reduction sauce.
$5.99
The 2010 Blackstone Cabernet Sauvignon is complex, with aromatic layers of black cherry, plum, caramel and hints of spice. The wine is full-flavored and rich, with supple tannins. Mouth-Read More...
filling fruit flavors of black cherry and licorice create a lingering finish. This hearty Cabernet is the perfect accompaniment to grilled beef tenderloin with baked potatoes. It is also delicious with lamb chops and even Coq au Vin.
$275.00
ROBERT PARKER 96 POINTS - There are 1,300 cases of the 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Paradise Hills Vineyard. Boasting delicious fudge-like aromas intermixed Read More...
with blackberry, coffee bean, and pain grille scents, this super-rich, full-bodied effort displays a Graves-like, volcanic, scorched earth/hot stone element in its flavors. With moderately high tannin, it will benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age, and should drink well over the following two decades. Both 2004s have put on considerable weight and performed significantly stronger out of bottle than they did from cask.
$24.95
Born in Michoacan, Mexico, winemaker Edgar Torres has lived in the coastal town of Cambria, California since the age of 8. As it seems to happen to many people who live close to Paso Robles, Read More...
he fell in love with wine and decided to make his livelihood in the wine business. Hey…can you blame him?!? He has worked with many of the superstars of the Central Coast, including Matt Garretson, Augie Hug, and Alta Maria Vineyards. Today, he is the assistant winemaker at Barrel 27, and works alongside one of our best friends, McPrice Myers (what a mentor!), when Edgar isn’t tinkering on his own wines. We sampled his latest releases a few months ago, and they really knocked our socks off! The intensity of these wines are rivaled by few here in the United States, and we suggest you check out what Edgar can do!
$36.95
Born in Michoacan, Mexico, winemaker Edgar Torres has lived in the coastal town of Cambria, California since the age of 8. As it seems to happen to many people who live close to Paso Robles, Read More...
he fell in love with wine and decided to make his livelihood in the wine business. Hey…can you blame him?!? He has worked with many of the superstars of the Central Coast, including Matt Garretson, Augie Hug, and Alta Maria Vineyards. Today, he is the assistant winemaker at Barrel 27, and works alongside one of our best friends, McPrice Myers (what a mentor!), when Edgar isn’t tinkering on his own wines. We sampled his latest releases a few months ago, and they really knocked our socks off! The intensity of these wines are rivaled by few here in the United States, and we suggest you check out what Edgar can do!
$8.98
We feel that Bogle has one of the most solid wine portfolios in the business, and they prove that it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg! The Bogle family has been farming since Read More...
the mid 1800’s and their reputation has continued to grow. The fact that they want to sell wines that people can actually afford doesn’t hurt, either. Cabernet Sauvignon is a grape that takes its own sweet time, slowly lingering to ripen on the vine. We are rewarded by its reluctance.
Ripe cherries and vivid plums create a welcome first impression, while touches of earth tones and leather nestle themselves among the fruit. Sixteen months in American barrels have produced wisps of tobacco leaf and notes of spicy cigar box. With well-integrated tannins and a rich and round finish, this wine is sure to be a favorite.
$300.00
MELBURY originates from a spectacular property on the slopes north of Lake Hennessey, in the hills east of Rutherford. The name Melbury is in homage to an historic area in London, Read More...
where the estate owners reside much of the year. Since its debut with the 1999 vintage, the consistent hallmarks of Melbury have been plush red fruits (currants, bing cherries), redolent with spice and the scent of violets. Elegance and a supple texture define the structure of this wine. The particular exposition of this rocky 7-acre hillside vineyard is southerly overlooking Lake Hennessey, allowing the vines to capture the morning sun yet moderating afternoon temperatures. The soil is an ancient sedimentary soil with compressed clay, and the vineyard faces east and southeast.
WINE SPECTATOR 93 POINTS - "Very rich and refined, chunky and tannic, this full-bodied red offers a pretty core of ripe wild berry and black cherry flavors, with cedar, tobacco, sage and dried currant notes, firming and turning chewy. Best from 2013 through 2024. 468 cases made."
ROBERT PARKER'S THE WINE ADVOCATE 91-93 POINTS - "The 2008 Melbury flows across the palate with layers of dark sensual fruit, spices, licorice, leather and tobacco. Clean veins of minerality frame the fruit beautifully through to the finish. Floral notes add an element of brightness on the close. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2023."
WINE SPECTATOR 93 POINTS - "Very rich and refined, chunky and tannic, this full-bodied red offers a pretty core of ripe wild berry and black cherry flavors, with cedar, tobacco, sage and dried currant notes, firming and turning chewy. Best from 2013 through 2024. 468 cases made."
ROBERT PARKER'S THE WINE ADVOCATE 91-93 POINTS - "The 2008 Melbury flows across the palate with layers of dark sensual fruit, spices, licorice, leather and tobacco. Clean veins of minerality frame the fruit beautifully through to the finish. Floral notes add an element of brightness on the close. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2023."
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