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This Cabernet blend is a good introduction to the vintage, and while it will i... This Cabernet blend is a good introduction to the vintage, and while it will improve over the course of three to eight years. Blend: 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 14% Malbec, 12% Petit Verdot, 8% Syrah, and 2% Cabernet Franc The 2017 Claret is a... more

The grapes for this delicious Bordeaux-inspired blend come from several of Dry... The grapes for this delicious Bordeaux-inspired blend come from several of Dry Creek Vineyard's most prized estate and hillside vineyards in the Dry Creek Valley. At first swirl, the wine displays aromas of black currant, black cherry, and blackberry.... more

This is a more accessible, but still well-structured version of their traditio... This is a more accessible, but still well-structured version of their traditional Cabernet, with the true Bordeaux traits of herbs and forest floor to go with its berry fruit. It remains typically Storybook in its clean, focused mouth feel that... more

This is the AXR flagship wine, made with intention and showing a direct reflec... This is the AXR flagship wine, made with intention and showing a direct reflection of the prestigious vineyards it comes from: Oak Knoll, Yountville, Coombsville. Deep dark cherry with touches of magenta and Ferrari red on the rim. The nose shows... more

With this bottling, the jammy character of Yountville Ranch Cabernet takes cen... With this bottling, the jammy character of Yountville Ranch Cabernet takes center stage, rounded out by Rockerbox Vineyard’s black currant tones and the beautiful aromatics of Hopper House fruit. Look for aromas of sweet hay, cherry, graphite and... more

Deep red-purple in the glass, this is a rich and full-bodied Cabernet Sauvigno... Deep red-purple in the glass, this is a rich and full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of blackberry, warm baking spices and mocha notes. The ripe flavors of dark berries are complemented by notes of dried green herbs and cedar oak notes and a... more

Swirl, sip and taste notes of black currant, a bundle of blackberries, cocoa n... Swirl, sip and taste notes of black currant, a bundle of blackberries, cocoa nibs and even a hint of graham cracker. We recommend you pair it with a sweet and spicy flavor profile, like Korean short ribs, or for a simpler night in, it goes perfectly... more

This alluring Cabernet Sauvignon-driven blend draws you in with luxurious arom... This alluring Cabernet Sauvignon-driven blend draws you in with luxurious aromas of ripe red berries, cassis, violet, leather and cocoa powder. On the palate, the entry is silky and concentrated, with supple tannins framing the rich, red fruit flavors... more

One of the few remaining Clarets in California, this Cabernet Sauvignon-based ... One of the few remaining Clarets in California, this Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend is a time capsule of a great old style of wine. Aromatically the wine has notes of sweet, chocolate cherry cake with dried mint and fine loose tobacco. On the palate,... more

The 2021 Alexander Valley Merlot offers notes of violets, marionberries and fr... The 2021 Alexander Valley Merlot offers notes of violets, marionberries and fresh plums with hints of black cardamon pods, cedar, green tobacco and white sage. Medium-to-full bodied with silky smooth texture and supple tannins. Blend: 97% Merlot, 3%... more

A perennial wine of Gundlach Bundschu's portfolio, this Cabernet Sauvignon con... A perennial wine of Gundlach Bundschu's portfolio, this Cabernet Sauvignon consistently garners high praise from critics. The naturally cool climate of our Rhinefarm vineyards creates ideal conditions for the slow ripening of fruit, which translates... more

Opaque purple-ruby. Mouthwatering aromas of pretty cassis, deep berry, cedary ... Opaque purple-ruby. Mouthwatering aromas of pretty cassis, deep berry, cedary spice, dill, brown sugar and toasted bread. On the palate, a surprisingly fruity, easy front palate transitions smoothly to dark, dried fig and blueberry fruit on the... more

Fresh aromas of juniper and sage unfold to smoked jerky and cassis; the palate... Fresh aromas of juniper and sage unfold to smoked jerky and cassis; the palate is dark and juicy supported by fresh cigar and toffee flavors; followed by dusty cocoa powder and tight structure on a clean, focused finish. Blend: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon,... more

Luscious aromas of raspberry, plum and cassis fill your senses with a touch of... Luscious aromas of raspberry, plum and cassis fill your senses with a touch of cedar and vanilla. Layers of ripe cherries, red currants and berry jam provide a rich mouth feel. Ripe tannins focus the palate and provide a lengthy finish of spice and... more

The 2020 Estate Merlot is ripe and lifted, with mulberry and kirsch, violets, ... The 2020 Estate Merlot is ripe and lifted, with mulberry and kirsch, violets, graphite, sage brush, and forest floor. The addition of Petit Verdot this year really amplifies the aromatics. Rich fruit is balanced by textbook supple mountain tannins, our... more

This wine is a lighter, more accessible, but well-structured version of our tr... This wine is a lighter, more accessible, but well-structured version of our traditional Cabernet, with the true Bordeaux traits of herbs and forest floor to go with its berry fruit. It remains typically Storybook in its clean, focused mouth feel, that... more

The color is intense and beautiful, almost black with purple, reddish hues. Ar... The color is intense and beautiful, almost black with purple, reddish hues. Aromas of black cherry, cassis, piecrust, spice, and mint mingle and leap from the glass. The palate is full and concentrated with similar aromas but also featuring black... more

The 2019 Domaine Curry Cabernet Sauvignon is being hailed as one of the finest... The 2019 Domaine Curry Cabernet Sauvignon is being hailed as one of the finest of the decade — a great relief since the 2020 vintage was severely impacted by smoke from the fires that ravaged many of California’s wine growing regions. Blend: 85%... more

The 2018 Secret Blend is another outstanding wine. Made from 87% Cabernet Sauv... The 2018 Secret Blend is another outstanding wine. Made from 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, from sites in Oakville, Rutherford, and St. Helena, it has a deep purple color as well as ample darker currant and cassis... more

Aromas of pine forest, black currant, sage, and vanilla abound. The flavors ar... Aromas of pine forest, black currant, sage, and vanilla abound. The flavors are saturated with blackberry and currant, complexed with difficult to describe earth notes. The structure is firm, as to be expected of the current forty-year-old, dry-farmed... more