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The bouquet bursts with intense dark fruits, cinnamon, clove and subtle oak aromas. The palate is dominated by flavors of black cherries and juicy blackberries, accented by delicate vanilla flavors and toasty oak finishing long with round, soft tannins. Learn More

Cabernet Franc – Merlot is an established and important variant on the classic Bordeaux blend, particularly on the Right Bank. The two varieties have complementary features: Merlot's dark, juicy fruit is balanced by the herbal aromas and structure of Cabernet Franc. Learn More

Ratcheting up the level of concentration, with similar texture, aromatics and length, but even greater richness is the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve. It's made of a blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec and 7% Petit Verdot that combines powerful authority with undeniable elegance. Learn More

This jewel in the crown originates in the remarkable vineyard that shares its name. A proprietary blend aged in primarily new French oak, Maya showcases the site's exceptional Cabernet Franc; it is graceful and alluring with an unmistakable pedigree. Fewer than 500 cases are produced each year. Learn More

Cappella is a proprietary blend of two clones of Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot. The gravelly soil at Cappella produces fruit that is very elegant in structure. The resulting wine exhibits beautiful purity of fruit with fine grained and lengthy tannins. Learn More

Year after year Abbey Ridge produces some of the best Pinot noir in Oregon. It is not the richest or the ripest but it is clearly one of the most elegant sites in the state. Most vintages cast forth an initial fragrance of rose petals followed by lavender and rosemary. Learn More

The fruit for this wine comes from four vineyards (Valenti, Fashauer, Perli, Estate) in Mendocino Ridge, and one in Anderson Valley (5% Wendling), all of which are planted at "mid-elevation" between 1200-1400 feet. 55% is from the Drew Estate vineyard. 20% whole cluster fermentation, aged in 10% new French oak. Learn More

The grapes that go into Reva (97-100% Syrah with the balance Viognier) are from neutral sandy soils and portions of ranch that are chalky and quite alkaline. This combination makes for a wine with dark color, concentrated flavors of black fruits, fennel, and graphite. Learn More

Deep ruby/purple color along with notes of charcoal, white chocolate and creme de cassis, a full-bodied opulence, impeccable purity, decent acidity and ripe tannin that nicely frames the wine. This serious, rich Cabernet Sauvignon is as exceptional as one would expect from the winemaking genius of Michel Rolland Learn More

The 2012 estate cabernet sauvignon has great balance of power, ripe fruit, alcohol, and tannin. Deep purple/ruby color. Rich aromas of cassis, blackberry, and toasty oak. Palate is full bodied with nicely balanced but firm, structured tannins. Flavors of cassis, blackberry, cocoa, and baking spices continue with a rich, long finish. Drink now to 12–15 years. Learn More

Alban vineyards are a patchwork of isolated soil types that you may recognize as Reva, Lorraine, Seymour’s and Pandora. Between and in route to these well healed sites are vineyards that are not so obviously distinct. They have blended these disparate and ‘disenfranchised’ blocks into a single wine they call Patrina. Learn More

For Hanzell "Sebella" Pinot Noir, the winemaker selects fruit from younger vines on the estate and blends with fruit from like-minded growers to craft a wine of complexity, depth, and structure that mirrors Hanzell's age-worthy estate wines. Enjoy today for its fresh fruit or cellar and watch this wine evolve over time. Learn More

With a smooth finish, this Cabernet Sauvignon is approachable and delicious with a variety of foods. Enjoy this wine with grilled lamb chops, barbecued ribs, or spicy Bolognese pasta. Learn More

From the winery's experience of tasting the finest wines from around the world, all the greatest wines possess authenticity, harmony, and elegance. These are the qualities I constantly try to capture in their wines. The ultimate goal is to create wines that are seamless and textural with enough structure and balance to complement fine cuisine. Learn More

Wonderful complexity, finesse and depth of flavor, with layers of earthy currant, plum, wild berry, spice and cedar. Long elegant aftertaste. A beautifully streamlined Cabernet, rich in currant and cedar flavors with a streak of herbs and sweet tobacco. Learn More