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Black and red currant emerge in the nose as hints of sweet, dry basil and blac... Black and red currant emerge in the nose as hints of sweet, dry basil and black pepper cavort their way upwards. Herbal hues of cassis bud and thyme frame the flavors of dark chocolate, rich cherry, and sweet earth. In the background, complex strokes... 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

Deep ruby/purple with black hue at the core and moderately stained tears on th... Deep ruby/purple with black hue at the core and moderately stained tears on the glass. Very aromatic with ripe black, red cherry and blackcurrant fruit, vanilla and cinnamon spice with cedar, autumn leaves, oak, graphite, red licorice and cocoa. Full... more

Santa Rosa Plum and Black cherry (almost like a cherry pie). Cassis and black ... Santa Rosa Plum and Black cherry (almost like a cherry pie). Cassis and black currants. Sweet complex vanilla oak and dried sweet tobacco and brown spice(cinnamon/clove). This wine should be a crowd pleaser. Again this wine has a palate like no other.... more

The 2020 Knights Valley Reserve is full of richness and depth, with a very pre... The 2020 Knights Valley Reserve is full of richness and depth, with a very present, earthy minerality. The nose and palate are full of ripe red currant, black cherry, and blackberries. The fruit is vibrant and juicy, supported by warmer spiced notes of... 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

The 2019 vintage is a full and complex wine that’s an absolute pleasure to d... The 2019 vintage is a full and complex wine that’s an absolute pleasure to drink. Aromas of plum and blackberry waft from the glass. As the wine opens up, it reveals aromas of cardamom, coriander and cedar. On the palate, the wine is plush with fine... more

Cole Ranch is an anomaly as it is both a vineyard, and the smallest appellatio... Cole Ranch is an anomaly as it is both a vineyard, and the smallest appellation in America. Originally planted by John Cole back in the 1970s the vineyard now has Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Riesling. Mike Lucia recently purchased the 150-acre... more

Mid-purple edge with a brilliant red middle. With the great water-holding-capa... Mid-purple edge with a brilliant red middle. With the great water-holding-capacity soil we are able to make full flavored Merlot with balanced acid and tannin. We highlight the elegance of the varietal with sweet fruit aromas of plum, blueberry and... more

Everything is better with bubbles! Sunny Bubbly delights with flavors of fresh... Everything is better with bubbles! Sunny Bubbly delights with flavors of fresh strawberry and watermelon wrapped in a package of lovely, fine bubbles and a crisp, refreshing finish. We are all born to sparkle. Zero sugar, low alcohol, low calorie and... more

A vibrant red in the glass, the 2021 Merlot has expressive notes of rich plum,... A vibrant red in the glass, the 2021 Merlot has expressive notes of rich plum, dark cherry, and a touch of sweet baking spice. Soft and subtle on the palate, the velvety finish reveals delightful notes of chocolate and vanilla. This wine is driven by... more

Soft purple and slightly opaque. Aromas of raspberry, blueberry, vanilla and t... Soft purple and slightly opaque. Aromas of raspberry, blueberry, vanilla and tobacco leaf. Medium tannin, medium bodied, dry finish. Flavors dried cherries, cranberries, vanilla and wet stone. Pair with pear braised rack of lamb, truffle cheese and... more

Pedroncelli Brother's Mark Cabernet Sauvignon grown along the Dry Creek bench ... Pedroncelli Brother's Mark Cabernet Sauvignon grown along the Dry Creek bench in rocky soil brings together deep fruit flavors and complex and striking structure. Blend: 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 4%Petit Verdot Powerful... more

Soft purple and slightly opaque. Aromas of raspberry, blueberry, vanilla and t... Soft purple and slightly opaque. Aromas of raspberry, blueberry, vanilla and tobacco leaf. Flavors of dried cherries, cranberries, vanilla and wet stone. Medium tannins and medium-bodied with a dry finish. more

The Dry Creek Valley is an undiscovered gem, producing some of the finest Cabe... The Dry Creek Valley is an undiscovered gem, producing some of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon in California. Primarily known for Zinfandel, the valley has almost as much Cabernet Sauvignon planted. This lush and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon initially... more

This lush and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon initially displays aromas of black ch... This lush and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon initially displays aromas of black cherry, plum and fig, followed by mocha, violet and black pepper. A first taste of the full-bodied wine reveals flavors of black currant, boysenberry and blueberry. Hints of... more

Syrah and Petite Sirah bring the juicy, structured base to which we blend in s... Syrah and Petite Sirah bring the juicy, structured base to which we blend in small amounts of Merlot for a fleshy midpalate, Cab Franc for aromatics and tannin, and finally a touch of Barbera for acidity and balance. This big, dark, immensely ripe and... more

Deep ruby/purple with black hue at the core and moderately stained tears on th... Deep ruby/purple with black hue at the core and moderately stained tears on the glass. Very aromatic with ripe black, red cherry and blackcurrant fruit, vanilla and cinnamon spice with cedar, autumn leaves, oak, graphite, red licorice and cocoa. Full... more

Dark, ruby/purple core with a medium intensity rim and moderately stained tear... Dark, ruby/purple core with a medium intensity rim and moderately stained tears. Complex and very aromatic with black cherry, cassis, toasty vanilla, cinnamon, cedar, graphite, oak, dusty leaf notes, star anise and red licorice. Full bodied, with ripe... more

A medium-bodied, dry, juicy red wine with flavors of cherry, plum, and toast. A medium-bodied, dry, juicy red wine with flavors of cherry, plum, and toast. more