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This wine offering notes of blackberry, blueberry, charcoal and spring flowers. It is deep, full-bodied, opulent and flattering to smell and taste. It should drink well for at least two decades. Learn More

Aromas of black berry, black currant, plum and sandalwood over hints of orange zest and pine resin. On the palate, flavors of black cherry, and blueberry with hints of black pepper and oak spice. These flavors meld over a dense core of nervy acidity and fine-grained tannins, giving the wine both tension and vivacity. This wine has the concentration to age gracefully over the next 10 years. Learn More

For six generations, the Herzog family produced award winning, quality wines in their native Czechoslovakia. Since moving to the United States in 1948, that tradition has continued under the seventh and eighth generations, with a commitment to excellence undiminished by time.

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The fanciful name "Young Vines" reflects that the blend comes from vines Bressler planted in 1999. Young Vines is more approachable as a young wine and drinks beautifully right now. It is a very versatile wine that goes well with many foods, including chicken, pork and pasta, as well as the usual red meats (beef, lamb, veal, etc.). Learn More

Earth and fruit are both complexly expressed in this nearly-opaque, massive-yet-controlled Pinot from the always impressive Pisoni Vineyard. A melange of dried red flower and black fruits explode on the nose, and the palate bristles with textural notes of potpourri, dark cherry, and watermelon seed.

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The 2012 Viognier comes from their Clifton and Talcott Vineyards planted on the Wahluke Slope. Smooth, luscious, and full-bodied, The Estates Viognier has pronounced floral perfume notes of apricot, honeysuckle, and ripe peaches. To be paired with pork, game (deer, venision), shellfish, spicy food, and poultry. Learn More

The alluring pale chartreuse color in the glass is evocative of the Grimm’s Bluff Vineyard terroir, revealing lucid notes of wet hay, granny smith apple, and mango on the nose. Freshness of fruit, cutting acid, and crushed stone mineral tones arise on the palate and linger though a vibrant, persistent finish. Learn More

Dense and lush, this wine exhibits notes of blackberry, cola, darkcherry, plum, dried red tobacco, leather, pen ink, cocoa, orange rind and caramel. The burnished palate is fresh and lively, convincingly expressing the intrigue of this unconventional approach. Learn More

The concentrated ruby color foretells the rest. The nose is black cherry, boysenberry, forest floor, clove and Asian spice, and evolves and broadens in the glass. In the mouth, its fruit tones of blackberry cobbler, strawberry and cranberry smoothie are wrapped in savory spice. It is the combination of ruby-like precision, alluring intricacy and hedonistic richness that make this a special offering. Learn More

The Frei Brothers Reserve Dry Creek Valley Merlot exudes blackberry and dark cherry flavors, layered with hints of fresh herbs. Barrel aging gave this well-structured wine its rich aromatics of cocoa, mocha and toasted oak. Learn More

Wild and complex with aromatic dried herbs, wet slate, mulberry, violets, boysenberry and asphalt. The palate is an exercise in restrained power and complexity. Vibrant inky fruits of black currants, mocha and tobacco provide the flesh. The hallmark is the richly textured, umami like incredibly long and intense carry balanced by fine gravelly tannins. Learn More

This Pinot Noir comes from the Petaluma Gap. The Gap is a smaller AVA within Sonoma County and is known for afternoon winds and cool temperatures through much of the growing season.

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Stags Leap is one of California’s smallest and most sought after AVAs with only 1,200 planted acres. Unique soil and climate produce Cabernet Sauvignon notable for its distinctive combination of power and elegance.

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In making Beringer’s White Zinfandel, the focus is to highlight the fresh red berry, citrus and melon aromas and avors, and round them out with subtle hints of nutmeg and clove. The wine has a youthful exuberance that is enjoyable as a sipper on its own, or with a variety of dishes. Learn More

Soberanes Vineyard Pinot Noir displays the dark viscous fruit and earthy, forest floor character that are signatures of this historic land grant site. Ripe plum, bottle brush, mushroom and coffee notes are joined on the palate by hints of coffee and tar. Round and mouthfilling the wine's dark intensity persists through its uniquely long and woodsy finish. Learn More