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2014 Goosecross Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Goosecross Cellars is a boutique winery in Yountville, Napa Valley that produces about 7,000 cases of wine annually. Their focus is mainly on Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Red Blends as well as Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, and most of their offerings range between $27 and $82. The 2014 Goosecross Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a […]
2008 Lachini Chehalem Mountains Estate Pinot Noir
The 2008 Lachini Chehalem Mountains Estate Pinot Noir is a wonderfully complex Pinot from Willamette Valley, Oregon. This ruby red wine walks a tightrope between the elegantly soft tannins on the finish vs the lively acids and heavy mouthfeel perceived at the start. Over time layers of flavors are slowly uncovered. The first impression is […]
Rocca Grigsby Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
The 2010 Rocca Grigsby Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is an intense and sophisticated Cab that is firing on all cylinders. The silky ripe fruit and juicy acids are in perfect harmony with the velvet tannins that stretch across the long finish. A dazzling deep purple with intoxicating fragrances of violets, berries and forest floor waffling up […]
Lafond Syrah 2011
Sta. Rita Hills in Santa Barbara County produces high quality Syrah and Pinot Noir at very attractive prices. Lafond Winery in Sta. Rita Hills has been producing fabulous Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah since the 1970s. The 2011 Lafond Syrah SRH is a fun wine. Blueberry and floral aromas are followed by pepper and cola […]
Clos Du Val Carneros Pinot Noir
The Clos Du Val Winery is located in the heart of Napa Valley’s famed Stags Leap District. The Winery is renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignons, but it also produces award winning Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays as well as Merlot, Petit Verdot, Zinfandel and Cabernet Franc. The wines are all fairly priced with the base Cabernet […]
Nickel & Nickel State Ranch
Nickel & Nickel is the sister winery to Oakville’s legendary Far Niente. Nickel & Nickel is also based in Oakville, and is devoted exclusively to producing 100% varietal, single-vineyard wines that best express the distinctive personality of each vineyard. Nickel & Nickel produces single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from all over Napa Valley. They have multiple offerings […]