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This is a savory, bold and structured wine, with a firm foundation. Hints of d... This is a savory, bold and structured wine, with a firm foundation. Hints of dried herbs, along with aromas of deep blackberry and black cherry, are evident along with mineral notes of crushed stone. The flavors are deeply concentrated with black plum,... more

Grown on the eastern facing slopes of Mt. Veeder, this Merlot hits all the rig... Grown on the eastern facing slopes of Mt. Veeder, this Merlot hits all the right notes. Lush and rich, but vivaciously youthful, it is a graceful enigma. Notes of dark cherries, cedar, toasted oak and a long finish highlight this beauty. Aromas of... more

Cool and herbaceous this wine is complimented by juicy blueberry and violet ar... Cool and herbaceous this wine is complimented by juicy blueberry and violet aromas, it is bold and voluptuous with cigar box and sweet oak character, a long steady finish sings with firm tannins and savory flavors. Blend: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8%... more

Dick & Mary Lou Vanderkous planted this extraordinary vineyard over 20 years a... Dick & Mary Lou Vanderkous planted this extraordinary vineyard over 20 years ago surrounding their home estate. They decided to plant the grapes they loved to drink. The majority of the vineyard is planted to Sangiovese and Merlot with a few rows of... more

Black raspberries, candied walnuts, and black currants dominate the nose of th... Black raspberries, candied walnuts, and black currants dominate the nose of this inky, deeply concentrated wine, while subtle hints of cocoa powder, mocha, leather and hazelnut weave their way through. Black Luxardo cherries and berry cobbler expand on... more

Super saturated and packed with enticing aromas the 2020 Alec’s Blend has hi... Super saturated and packed with enticing aromas the 2020 Alec’s Blend has hints of wild black cherry, plum and fig fruits threaded with toffee, cinnamon and subtle savory notes. Ultra-plush on entry the palate is full of fresh, broad-ranging fruit... more

A burgundy shade of red commence this wine. Aromas of black plum and black che... A burgundy shade of red commence this wine. Aromas of black plum and black cherry combine with graphite, milk chocolate, and black pepper with a subtle thread of vanilla from the toasted oak. This is a generous merlot with nice freshness on the palate... more

Distinctively smooth and elegant, the wine boasts restrained deep, dark fruit ... Distinctively smooth and elegant, the wine boasts restrained deep, dark fruit notes that unfold into a marathon-like finish. Blend: 80.85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.68% Merlot, 5.62% Petit Verdot, 3.66% Malbec, 1.19% Cabernet Franc more

The rich dark purple color only hints at the intense, layered aromas in the gl... The rich dark purple color only hints at the intense, layered aromas in the glass. Scents of cassis, black cherry, boysenberry, cedar, dark chocolate, along with notes of toasty oak and vanilla are indicative of the concentration of this blend. While... more

The 2021 Spring Mountain Merlot is much darker than previous years. The nose i... The 2021 Spring Mountain Merlot is much darker than previous years. The nose is very complex, with loads of black plum and cinnamon spice. There is also aromatics of caramel, gravel and menthol that surround all the intense dark fruit. As always with... more

The 2021 Plump Jack Merlot is complex and layered. The nose leads with cherry,... The 2021 Plump Jack Merlot is complex and layered. The nose leads with cherry, raspberry, and boysenberry, followed by sweet earth and dried herbs. The oak barrels bring depth to the nose by infusing notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, pie crust, vanilla,... more

Blend: 55% Cabernet, 15% Merlot, 15% Malbec, 10% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet ... Blend: 55% Cabernet, 15% Merlot, 15% Malbec, 10% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc more

The KB by Knights Bridge Red Blend is an alluring mix of wild black and red fr... The KB by Knights Bridge Red Blend is an alluring mix of wild black and red fruit aromas surrounded by warm cinnamon and clove. The sweet floral and savory herbal notes are reminiscent of walking through a forest in springtime. It is the perfect wine... more

The 2020 Sackcloth and Ashes Red Blend offers notes of chocolate, leather and ... The 2020 Sackcloth and Ashes Red Blend offers notes of chocolate, leather and dark raspberry. Blend: 38% Cabernet Franc, 34% Petit Verdot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot more

Merryvale Merlot offers traditional aromas of mocha, spice, blackberries and f... Merryvale Merlot offers traditional aromas of mocha, spice, blackberries and flowers. A soft texture, fresh mid-palate, and flavors of sage, black currant, pepper, anise, strawberries lead to a soft, gentle finish. This deep and structured wine is... more

J. Lohr Cuvée St. E captures the savory side of the Bordeaux varieties. Sophi... J. Lohr Cuvée St. E captures the savory side of the Bordeaux varieties. Sophisticated blueberry and raspberry compote aromas mingle with wild sage, cacao nib, and espresso. On the palate, fresh plum and black cherry flavors wrap around a dusty tannin... more

Exuberant and inviting from first greeting, the 2019 Courtship fulfills the ye... Exuberant and inviting from first greeting, the 2019 Courtship fulfills the yearning for pure cabernet enjoyment. Aromas of splashy red fruit jump from the glass while ripe plum and raspberry are framed by rose and hibiscus on the palate. Fine tannins... more

The 2018 Howell Mountain is a full-throttle Merlot experience with all the tan... The 2018 Howell Mountain is a full-throttle Merlot experience with all the tannin structure and backbone that Howell Mountain brings. It couples an exotic perfume in the nose and dark cassis and wild bramble berry fruit in the mouth. Blend: 97% Merlot,... more

A wine of considerable charm, energy and finesse, 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is o... A wine of considerable charm, energy and finesse, 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is opaque ruby red in color, and opens with aromas of ripe cassis, blackberry, espresso and cedar. Although powerful below the surface, the wine is extremely focused and... more

Dark garnet in color with cherry, strawberry, and white pepper aromas. The ent... Dark garnet in color with cherry, strawberry, and white pepper aromas. The entry is broad and expansive with black cherry, wild blackberry, rhubarb, and ripe plum. Velvety smooth and rich on the mid-palate. Finishes with spicy notes of clove and... more