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A noble variety bestowed with both power and concentration, Cabernet Sauvignon enjoys success all over the globe. Inherently high in tannins and acidity, the best bottlings of Cabernet can age beautifully, with the ability to last fifty years or more. Learn More

Made of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Kennedy made her reputation on her estate-grown Cabernet, the only varietal produced at the winery between 1979 and 1988 and a bottling that is still limited to 600 cases per year. This 2009 exhibits a firm core of cedar, currant, spice and licorice, offering a classy, Bordeaux-like expression of structure, grace and refinement. Learn More

Cabernet Sauvignon reigns king over the world's red wine grapes and keeps its historical and regional roots firmly planted in France, specifically Bordeaux. Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grow well in warmer climes with plenty of the sunshine and a variety of soil conditions. Learn More

The winery at Checkerboard is a small building reflecting a 'four-poster’ barn style found in early New England. We did not want a large building impacting the quiet and natural surrounding environment. As a result Steph Martin designed an attractive, yet functional winery that does not detract from the stunning nature of Checkerboard. Learn More

Opening with alluring aromas of cassis, blackberry, dark chocolate and a touch of black tea, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon entices the senses. Sumptuous flavors of juicy cherry, raspberry and caramelized oak are harmonious and well-balanced with a hint of minerality. Sweet tannins, complex flavors and a long, luxurious finish make this an immensely enjoyable wine. Learn More

Deep ruby red/purple color. Intense aromatics of sweet black cherry, cassis and violets broaden to show floral perfume notes, dark cocoa powder and complex minerals. The palate features an explosive core of sweet black fruits and an elegant yet luscious mouth feel which deepens and concentrates with aeration. Learn More

The nose is fruity, fresh, relatively fine and offers a fine concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry cream, plum and a hint of cassis jam associated with fine touches of chocolate, cardamom, a discreet hint of tea and a very fine / discreet hint of balsamic.

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Panek Vineyard’s early ripening nature was a blessing in 2017. All 5 blocks we work with achieved full ripeness giving us quite a bit to choose from in this vintage. That coupled with continually improving farming gave us more quantity than we hoped for pre-harvest.

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The hits from this vineyard keep on coming and this deep, brooding offering is no exception. To bring out the best of this site, a blend using 6 different clones is made. Fresh notes of rose petal are complemented by an array of red fruits and hints of blood orange. In the mouth, the cherry flavors take over and elements of nutmeg, and subtle hints of vanilla, perfectly balance the palate. Persistent tannin throughout the palate suggests that patience will be required. Learn More

Dark and brooding with the essence of cassis. Tight and coiled as the winemaker would hope at this “baby” stage. Great expansion of fruit on the attack shows its potential. Sweet and substantial tannins build early and help define this young wine. An absolutely refined and classic Desafio. Learn More

The Lindstrom Cabernet Sauvignon, grown on one of the warmer sites in Stags Leap District, shows off the cooler season to its full advantage, while still retaining the ripe cherry and cocoa powder characteristics so indicative of this growing area. Combining the dark tea and cocoa flavors with juicy ripe berry notes on the palate, this wine presents as a serious, fully ripe and complex offering even as it displays a sense of elegance and grace at the finish. Learn More

75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Illustration reprents the core of the blackbird. Every element of its multi-faceted wine portfolio draws inspiration from this principally merlot composition. Illustration challenges the notion that cabernet sauvignon is the only age-worthy red wine crafted in the Napa Valley. "The heart is full of infinite possibilities." Learn More

71% Cabernet Franc, 19% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Blackbird Vineyards' Paramour possesses both sensuality and commanding structure. Cabernet franc and merlot have a fragile but irresistible chemistry that flourishes when climate, soils, and seasons align. Paramour reveals the passionate relationship between winegrower and the land. "Wine and the sensous go hand in hand." Learn More

This exotic Merlot-based wine displays beautiful layers of aromatic plum and black cherry fruit with nuances of anise, soy, graphite and minerals. It has stunning purity and delineation, with superfine tannins. Aged in 100% new French oak for 20 months. Learn More

This highly expressive blend has violet infused plum and crème de cassis fruit that coats the entire palate with accents of five spice powder, black truffles, vanilla and minerals. Aged for 21 months in new French oak. Learn More