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 Wellington Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
  In 2003 Dick Handal and Alyce Denier purchased the old Hulen Vineyard, and hired the renowned Ulises Valdez to manage it. Wellington Vineyards continue to buy grapes from this wonderful little hillside vineyard above West Dry Creek Road. Beginning with the 2003 vintage this wine has been bottled as Handal-Denier Vineyard. The Cabernet from this vineyard produces a full-bodied wine with plenty of rich soft tannins, making it both age worthy and approachable in its youth. There is good intensity, with ripe fruit (blackberry and cassis) with classic Bordeaux-like aromas of cedar, green olive, vanilla and pepper. On the palate this Cabernet achieves the elusive combination of power and finesse, the proverbial iron fist in a velvet glove. A moderately sweet, supple entry and rich, but not heavy, middle lead to a long finish with soft tannins and lingering fruit aftertaste. Although it’s already beautifully balanced and soft enough to enjoy immediately, we expect that this wine will continue to fill out and gain more complexity and finesse for several years to come.

Price $35

 

 Harris Estate Treva’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
  Here’s a great Cabernet that Parker has given a 94! The 2006 Harris Estate, Treva’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is the strongest of the three cuvees they produce. “It reveals a dense purple color along with more upfront fruit than its two 2006 brethren, and cedar-infused black currant flavors revealing a scorched earth note in the background. This opulent, fleshy 2006 has more in common with a 2007 than the general muscle-laden character of most 2006s. Stunningly rich and fruit-forward, it is low in acidity, but riper with sweeter tannins than its peers. Drink it now or cellar it for twenty years. This is a big, mountain-styled Cabernet with no shortage of muscle or power. Production ranges between 180 and 250 cases.”

Price $138

 

 Estate Caravan Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
  Caravan shares the pedigree of Darioush’s Signature wines, but displays riper, saturated fruit with an elegantly textured finish. Caravan Cabernet Sauvignon is comprised of a unique blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and other varietals from our Napa Valley & Mount Veeder estates -- lending more depth and complexity of flavor to the finished wine. Brimming with sweet black fruits, anise and chocolate truffle, this classic 2007 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is polished and pleasing. Incredibly smooth on the palate, this Cabernet has notes of cherry cola, supported by French roast coffee and chocolate.

Price $48

 

 Shafer One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
  Shafer One Point Five takes its name from the term “a generation-and-a-half,” coined by John and Doug Shafer to describe their long father-and-son partnership. For 27 years this family team has worked side by side to manage a winery that aims to be world-class. The 2006 Shafer One Point Five is an elegant, silky Cabernet Sauvignon with soft tannins and abundant fruit that is approachable when young, yet capable of aging gracefully. This wine reflects the climate and soils of the Stags Leap District vineyard sites and Shafer’s commitment to meticulous, sustainable farming and quality winemaking. “Aromas of warm black fruit, cedar, chocolate, and dried herbs, followed by rich, juicy flavors of blackberry, dark chocolate, and tobacco, with a nice long finish. The tannins are ripe and supple.” Elias Fernandez, winemaker.

Price $80

 

 Cade Napa Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
  From the folks at Plumpjack, the 2006 Cade Napa Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon is a Napa Valley Appellation designated wine. Made from some of Napa’s most renowned vineyards located on both the steep hillsides of the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountain Ranges as well as the alluvial fans at the base of both mountain ranges. The vineyards include: To Kalon in Oakville, Dr. Crane in St. Helena, Las Amigas in Carneros, and Ink Grade on Howell Mountain. Aromas of blackberry, currant, anise and vanilla immediately jump from the glass. With aeration secondary aromas of plum, cedar and soy develop. On the palate, flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, black olive and raspberry are framed by polished tannin. The finish is smooth and lush with just a hint of tannin that hints at long life.

Price $65

 


 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
  The Cliff Lede 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District is composed of small batches from many of their best blocks, representing a diverse range of carefully selected rootstocks and clones. The 2006 Cabernet lights up out of the bottle with a precocious bouquet of exotic spices and old leather. Given a moment to rest, aromas of sweet marjoram, rose oil, cardamom and blackcurrant jam evolve into exceptionally sweet floral notes of star jasmine and a touch of trumpet vine. Initial flavors of cherry deepen as fine tannins expand and unfold. Dark stone fruits mix and integrate with sweet tannins and fleshy acidity, giving way to a persimmon inspired finish that coats the mouth.

Price $72

 

 Oakville Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
  The 2006 Oakville Winery ageworthy Cabernet merits comparison with some of its far more expensive Oakville neighbors. Dry and balanced, with ultrarefined tannins, it shows complex flavors of creme de cassis, minerals and cedar. Just beautiful. Drink now through 2012.

Price $57

 

 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
  The 2005 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon beautifully expresses the full aromatic ripeness of this exemplary vintage. It is full bodied and yet refined, and consistent in its color, aroma, palate and finish. It has a dark garnet color and a nose of black cherry, clove, cinnamon, lavender and licorice. It is seamless on the palate with a solid core of berry fruit, velvety tannins and excellent length. With proper cellaring it should give drinking pleasure through 2032.

Price $69

 

 Dominus 2006
  Dominus 2006 is dark red, almost deep crimson in color. The nose is dense and compact, filled with dark berries, blond tobacco, black cherries and cacao. The entry is both powerful and supple, spherical in quality. Perfectly ripe, the enveloped tannins are firm, round and elegant. Black fruit and licorice linger throughout the evolution in mouth, well-balanced and harmonious. A superb vintage. "...Its dark plum/purple color is accompanied by aromas and flavors of truffles,
forest floor, black cherries, black currants, and Asian spices. One of the finest wines of the vintage, it is complete, full-bodied, and seamlessly built with beautiful ripe tannins, low acidity, and a luscious, layered mouthfeel. The aromatics are even more evolved and complex than the 2005's. The 2006 should drink well for 20-25 years." Robert Parker – 96 Points! Special pre-release price - $139.00. (Will be $159.00 after May 31)

Price $139

 

 Snowden Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2006
  The prodigious 2006 Snowden Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 8+% Petit Verdot, and about 5% Cabernet Franc) has a captivatingly dark bouquet, revealing aromas of flowers, espresso roast, blackberries, and creme de cassis. This exuberant, rich, full-bodied Cabernet coats the palate, but is neither heavy nor overbearing. Black fruit is accented with toasted cedar and cloves. It has a quiet energy that lasts for minutes on the palate. Dark fruit and fine, tightly-wound tannins persist. While this wine will drink well young, those who wait will be rewarded. It is dense and layered, and will blossom over the next 10-15 years. 95 Points, Robert Parker.

Price $89

 
 
Snowden “The Ranch” Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
  The Snowden “The Ranch” 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon has the unmistakable power, breadth and character of our very special site, with a hint more rusticity. The 2005 Ranch wine is rich with dark fruits, chunky tannins and a deep, dark color. The bouquet is sweet, dominated by plums and black cherries. The Ranch blend is made to be enjoyed young.

Price $48

 
York Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate 2005
  York Creek has consistently produced great wines. The Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate is their "flagship wine" and is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot following the example of the great red wines from Bordeaux. They call it "Estate" because it is blended from many different vineyard blocks with different exposures and elevations ranging from 1500' to 2000'. The 2005 is rich and fruity and deep, a wonderful example of a Spring Mountain District Cabernet blend. An elegant, rich, "mountain Cabernet," great with roast beef!

Price $52

 
 
 
L’Ecole Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley 2006
  This complex and elegant wine reflects the diversity of terroir in the Walla Walla Valley from vineyards planted in wind-blown loess (our Estate Seven Hills Vineyard and Loess Vineyard – 54%), ice-age flood silts (Va Piano and Pepper Bridge Vineyard – 32%) and basalt river rock (Yellow Jacket Vineyard – 14%). Its elegant, old world structure and dense, dark fruit flavors show cassis, black cherry and cocoa with leather, tobacco and savory spice on a beautifully balanced toasty finish. 91 Points Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator!
 

Price $47

 
 
  ZD Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
  The grapes for the 2006 ZD Cabernet Sauvignon were sourced from several small, low-yielding Napa Valley vineyards, each with its own unique “terroir”, giving a varied palette of flavors and textures to enjoy. Aged for two years in American oak barrels, this wine is drinking beautifully now and will age gracefully for many years. With aromas of crushed blackberries, red plum, cassis and tobacco, this wine is layered with complexity from start to finish. Wonderfully textured on the palate, the core of ripe fruit is enveloped by velvety tannins and the oak is integrated beautifully with hints of vanilla, toasted nuts and spice that linger on the long, rich finish.

Price $57

 
  Mount Eden Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Saratoga Cuvee
  Produced from four different mountain vineyards in and around Saratoga, the Mount Eden 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Saratoga Cuvee receives the same care and expertise that they lavish on their estate vines. The blend reflects the character of the fine cabernet wines produced in this area since the 1880’s.  Fleshy and ripe with flavors of black cherry, plum, cocoa and soil the cuvée is softer and more accessible than the estate cabernet in its youth. It is blended with small amounts of merlot and cabernet franc for complexity.  Fine integrated tannins buttress typical flavors of red currant, blackberry, and earth. 

Price $33

 
 
  Michel-Schlumberger Cabernet 2005
  Michel-Schlumberger was started in the 90’s by Jacques Schlumberger in the Dry Creek Valley.  Consistently offering great wines, the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon is no exception! This Cabernet Sauvignon is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (89%), blended with Bordeaux's other four grape varieties (Cab Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot).  A medium-bodied wine, with its notes of blackberry, leather, and cedar, is aromatic and eminently drinkable.  Will go great with those grilled steaks this summer!
  

Price $42

 
 
 
  Steven Kent Cabernet, Livermore 2006
  Over the years Steven Kent Winery has made single vineyard wines from each of the sites that were used for our 2006 Livermore Valley blend. Each site adds its aromas and flavors and structures to the whole to create a wine of wonderful taste and complexity. In the nose aromas of black cherry, cassis, tobacco, creosote, mint, and toasty oak combine with a round mid-palate and significant finishing tannins to produce a worthy successor to their 2005 vintage.
 

Price $55

   
 
  Parallel Cabernet, 2006
  In 2006, well drained vineyards, especially from the hills, as their estate vineyards and other vineyards selected to produce Parallel Cabernet Sauvignon, had a huge advantage by growing smaller berries which translated by greater concentrated flavors. The 2006 Parallel is a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, and 1% Petite Verdot. The fruit sources underlying this wonderful wine are from vineyards in St Helena, benches adjacent to lower Howell Mountain, Combsville, and the upper elevations of Conn Valley. The 2005 Parallel blend exhibits sophistication and great harmony between acidity, tannins and alcohol. The wine reveals a deep ruby color; the bouquet is complex, gorgeous, and full of intense aromatics of, acacia flowers, black currants, truffle, liquor of cassis and red cherry. Lush, supple and round in the attack, the wine carries on with harmony and depth finishing with ripe, soft tannins and aromas of crème de cassis, fresh red fruit and crushed stones and more.....Philippe Melka, Winemaker. 
 

Price $67

 
 
  Darioush Signature Cabernet, 2006
  The cool, consistent growing season in 2006 provided extended hangtime and even ripening, resulting in highly developed, concentrated flavors from the fruit on our three estate vineyards. The 2006 Darioush Signature Cabernet Sauvignon exemplifies how an ideal vintage and meticulous attention to detail in the vineyard can result in powerful wines with extraordinary depth, character and poise.  Enticing aromas of vanilla bean, blackberry and crème de cassis introduce this bold, yet harmonious wine. A rich and well-focused palate is endowed with layered flavors of wild black cherry, plum and espresso. An elegant and generous finish is accented by delicate hints of cinnamon, nutmeg and spice box.  Extremely limited!   
 

Price $95

 
 
  Terra Valentine Spring Mountain Cabernet, 2005
  Terra Valentine is blessed with two vineyards that capture the best of Spring Mountain District winegrowing.  The vineyards are distinguished by a diversity of mountain terrain and vines that are well adapted to the environment.  While the mountain sites present challenges - including accessibility, diversity of soils, ripening, and hand labor - they reward the effort in wine filled with intense flavor and color.  The Wurtele Vineyard, originally planted in the early 90’s, is comprised of 35 acres planted to 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, ranging in elevations from 800 feet to nearly 1000 feet with 360 degrees of exposure and two different soils: volcanic soil and sedimentary rock.  The nose on the 2005 Terra Valentine Spring Mountain Cabernet starts off with dark, jammy fruits, cedar wood spice, clove and toasted marshmallow. Bright cherry fruit on the entry with notes of dark cocoa. Smooth, lingering tannins lead to a rich, silky finish. Will age nicely for the next 5-7 years. 
  

Price $48

 
 
 
  Reflections 2005, Kreck Estate Vineyard
  This very limited-production meritage wine is a blend of 73%cabernet sauvignon, 15% cabernet franc, and 12% merlot. It has aromas of vanilla, herbs, black cherry, brown spice, and smoke, followed by flavors of sweet oak, herbs, brown spice, and smoke. The wine is moderately acidic, slightly astringent (which will soften with age), with a long finish. This wine is meant to be aged and will continue to evolve in the bottle for 10 years. Serve with rich foods: pate, beef Wellington, lamb, and save a glass to savor with some Stilton, Brie, Camembert, or Vermont sharp cheddar.
 

Price $65

 
 
  Woodward Canyon Nelms Road 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon
  The warm and very even 2007 vintage gave beautifully ripe fruit with flavors of dried black fruits, cassis, and cherry leading to a nice generous finish. Aromas of leather, spice, tobacco and vanilla integrate with the fruit, The wine is dark purple in color. This wine was bottled early to retain fruit and is quite drinkable for a wine so young. While this wine was produced for early consumption we do believe that it will improve with additional time in bottle. With proper storage this wine should easily age five years. This red wine would be fantastic with wood fired pizza.
 

Price $27

 
 
  Cain Cuvee NV6, Napa Valley
  After more than fifteen years of development, Cain Cuvée has come of age! The folks at Cain have created a refreshing, vibrant cabernet blend that pleases the palate with plenty of complexity to stimulate the senses. Cuvée is the most eclectic of their three blends – not limited to a particular varietal formula. In this release, Merlot is present in the largest proportion while, collectively, the two Cabernets make up a slight majority. Finally, a dollop of Petit Verdot completes the blend.. This supple, generous wine is built for pleasure— your pleasure at the table with a good friend or two with whom to share the bottle. This delightful wine contains fruit grown in the heart of the Napa Valley and from historic “benchland” vineyards at the foot of the mountains. These grapes provide the base of the blend and roundness to the body. Then, being Cain, they work with grapes grown in the cooler climes and poorer soils of the mountains, including wonderful grapes grown in our neighborhood on Spring Mountain and high atop Atlas Peak. These grapes contribute “backbone” to the structure and the lovely top-notes to the bouquet. The result is a Cabernet Blend that is truly unique, unlike any other from the Napa Valley
 

Price $38

 
 
 
  Laurel Glen Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2004, Sonoma Mountain
  The vintage began with an early budbreak, on March 8, a full ten days prior to our average, and ended right about on schedule, with picking beginning in the fourth week of September and extending over a couple of weeks. The early start to the growing season afforded a long and even maturation of the fruit, and only a late-season heat wave in the third week interrupted the steady flavor development. The 2004 vintage has more in common with the subtle and complex 1996 and 1999 vintages, than with its more up front 1994 and 2002 stable mates. It is typically dark, with a dense core; very perfumed with lovely briar, dark berry, and sandalwood aromas; on the palate it is rich and voluptuous without being cloying or obvious, and reveals itself slowly. Decanting is recommended!
 

Price $63

 
 
  Elyse Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Morisoli Vineyard, Napa Valley
  The 2003 Morisoli Cabernet is a dark ruby colored with a seductively aromatic nose of cassis, mulberries, and blackberries with suggestions of graphite, vanilla, mint and lavender. On the palate, deep focused flavors of wild blackberries, kirsch, dark plums, white chocolate and hints of mineral are followed by silky tannins and a supple finish. Once again, the Morisoli Vineyard shows its characteristic power and elegance with complex layers of ripe, mature fruit flavors and hints of earth with graceful acidity and balance. Enjoy this with rich meat dishes and cheese. Drinking beautifully right now, this wine will age for at least 7 – 12 years.
 

Price $90

 
 
  Cloverdale Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Alexander Valley
  2005 was a warm growing season that culminated in an early harvest.  Moderate yields resulted in fully developed flavors and balanced maturity. The wine shows exceptional color, depth and aromatics of chocolate, roasted coffee, vanilla and black cherry.  With lots of toasted oak and cardamom spice, this wine offers a well-structured mouthfeel, good balanced acidity, and a long finish. A great wine for the cellar now, patience will be rewarded with additional bottle age.

Price $37

 
 
  Longboard Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Rochioli Vineyard
  This is a single vineyard Cabernet, planted in the 1960’s by the Rochioli family who continue to nurture this intense, low-yielding property. Aromas of blueberries and violets with layers of hazelnut and vanilla emanate from the glass inviting you in to enjoy the flavor in the mouth escalates with black currant and light spice. The lingering finish is all about sweet tannins and hints of toasted oak.

Price $56

 
 
  Duckhorn Decoy 2007
  Since its inaugural vintage in 1985, Decoy, Duckhorn Vineyards' sister label, has taken an important place in the Duckhorn family of wines. Like the wines of Duckhorn Vineyards, Decoy is produced from classic Bordeaux varietals. With a new composition every vintage, this unique red is blended from a changing combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot to create an engaging Napa Valley red wine. The 2007 Decoy is an approachable wine, layered with bright acidity and forward fruit balanced by well-integrated tannins. The aroma is distinct with raspberry, plum, black pepper, tobacco and black olive. The flavors are abundant with blackberry, bittersweet chocolate, cedar, toasty oak, and a caramel finish.
 

Price $32

 
 
 
 


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