New Release Reviews

Dusty ruby color. Aromas and flavors of sun dried tomato, blistered raspberry, roasted red pepper, and honey with a velvety, crisp, dry medium-to-full body and a warming, nuanced, long finish with accents of roasted hazelnuts, cured meats, and cocoa butter. Great texture, great body, and a distinctive savory style.

Garnet black color. Aromas and flavors of black cassis, mixed berry preserves, hints of chocolate ganache, and clove with a satiny, lively, fruity medium-to-full body and a warming, complex, very long finish conveying impressions of nutella, bright tangy cherries, and crepes with heavy oak flavor. A silky, stylish, spot-hitting Cabernet Sauvignon for Sonoma Enthusiasts.

Dark black garnet color. Aromas and flavors of polished furniture, bay leaf, vanilla custard, and cassis jam with a velvety, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a warming, complex, very long finish with accents of hints of roasted hazelnuts and sweet tobacco with firm tannins. Bold, sophisticated Napa character shines in this excellent Coombsville red.

Black violet color. Interesting aromas and flavors of spiced plums, blackberry jam, black licorice, oolong tea, and hints of toffee with a tannic, lively, dry-yet-fruity full body and a warming, intricate, long finish evoking notes of milk chocolate and cinnamon pastry with moderate oak flavor. A spicy, creamy, dark fruit-laden Red that delivers; drink now, drink later, drink well.

Black ruby color. Aromas of cherry pie, black tea, hibiscus, and pomegranate with a chewy, vibrant, fruity medium-to-full body and a warming, involved, long fine dark chocolate, hints of espresso, balsamic reduction, and vanilla-almond bark finish with firm tannins and heavy oak flavor. A sultry Bordeaux Varietal Blend with big Napa appeal.

Straw green color. Aromas and flavors of toast, nectarine preserves, and white tea with a supple, tangy, effervescent, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a medium-length finish with touches of melon, meyer lemon, toasted hazelnut, and chalk with no oak flavor. A racy, dry vintage Champagne that will sing at the table.

Black garnet color. Aromas and flavors of red cassis, hints of amaretto, and parker dinner rolls with a satiny, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a warming, subtle, medium-long finish revealing notes of roasted coffee beans, dark chocolate, fresh green pepper, and hints of vanilla with light oak flavor. A fruity, pure wine with restrained oak.

Black garnet color. Aromas of black cassis, ripe, sweet cherries, bay leaf, and earth with a lightly tannic, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a tingling, complex, long olives, tamarind, fine herbs, and caramelized fruit finish with moderate oak flavor. An elegant, chic Cabernet Sauvignon that will be a hit.

Deep purple color. Aromas and flavors of sticky berry jam, balsamic reduction, and spiced raisin chutney with a satiny, vibrant, fruity medium-to-full body and a sleek, captivating, medium-long finish with shades of cinnamon-raisin pastry and hints of pecan praline with moderate oak flavor. Big sunbaked fruity character prevails in this hot climate Cabernet Sauvignon that delivers.

Black violet color. Aromas and flavors of black cassis, fresh parsley, and vanilla creme with a satiny, vibrant, dryish medium body and a tingling, charming, medium-length finish evoking notes of dark chocolate and char-roasted almonds with moderate oak flavor. A rich and smoky Cabernet Sauvignon best for grilled fare.

Ruby garnet color. Oaky aromas of grilled cherries, carob, creme caramel, and spice cookies with a round, vibrant, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, interesting, buoyant cinnamon-sugar toast and berry preserves finish with moderate oak flavor. A light, oaky, juicy Pinot Noir that delivers good value.

Pale straw green color. Aromas of fresh cut grass, white grapefruit, subtle apricot, and honey with a supple, crisp, fruity light body and a smooth, interesting, medium-length juicy stone fruits spritzed with citrus finish with no oak flavor. A juicy, fruity Sauvignon Blanc that will work from cocktail hour to table.

Black ruby color. Aromas and flavors of sage, hints of pomegranate, and spiced cranberry with a satiny, crisp, dry medium-to-full body and a smooth, breezy finish with moderate oak flavor. A fruity and balanced Cabernet Sauvignon that finishes dry and chewy; a solid choice for the table.

Light garnet color. Aromas of raspberry jam, watermelon, sweet pea blossom, and mint with a satiny, crisp, fruity medium body and a graceful, interesting, medium-length plum pudding and black tea finish with moderate oak flavor. An interesting, fruity everyday red with a distinctive flavor profile.

Garnet black color. Aromas and flavors of roasted red pepper, hints of red cassis, smoked plum tart, and cinnamon toast with a slightly chewy, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a seamless, medium-length finish that exhibits impressions of spiced chocolate. A smoky, oaky Cabernet Sauvignon with a fruity center.

Garnet black color. Aromas of ripe strawberries and chocolate chip muffin with a satiny, crisp, fruity light-to-medium body and a silky, medium-length sweet plum tart, baking spice, and berry gummies finish with moderate oak flavor. A fruity palate pleaser that goes down easy.

Dusty ruby color. Aromas and flavors of milk chocolate wafers, ripe apples, and rosemary with a lightly tannic, crisp, fruity medium-full body and a hot, medium-long finish evoking nuances of ground peppercorn, chocolate, and roasted walnuts with a suggestion of oak flavor. A zesty Zinfandel with a chewy appeal.

Black violet color. Aromas and flavors of milk chocolate covered caramels, vanilla, chocolate cookies, and berry shrub with a supple, vibrant, fruity medium body and a tingling, captivating, medium-long finish with notes of spiced plum pudding with moderate oak flavor. A piquant Zinfandel with gumption.