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There are aromas of dark fruit, blackberry, cherry, cassis, plum, vanilla, and a slight cocoa and chocolate note. In the glass there are rich flavors of cherry, cassis, blackberry, plum, spice, tobacco, and chocolate. This is a plush wine with medium body, nice balance and a long finish. 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

This wine is made from a majority of Cabernet Sauvignon, followed by smaller percentages of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, the lot aged almost two years in 75% new French oak. It presents itself as a classic example of the vintage and the valley, robustly bold and approachable in sage and red berry with a sturdy, sizable structure. Learn More

A silky scarlet red with luminous highlights, this wine opens with a lean earthiness—the scent of rustic wood mixes with sweet spice, a whiff of cigar box, dusty pavement and old leather, infused with garden ripe strawberries and cherries.

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Dark cherry, fresh soil, dried herbs, violets, and graphite are highlights of the aromas. The mouth feel is a joyful interplay of brightness with just enough chewy bass notes before the seriousness kicks in with a firm acid and tannin balance on the finish. Learn More

Deep garnet color. Fresh raspberry and cherry fruits, barrel spice, clay minerals, and fresh mint. Sweet red berry fruit entry, medium body, lively acid, and supple tannins. Long, elegant finish. Learn More

Its color is a full, deep ruby. The vibrant nose is rich in detail. The entry is currently intensely fruit-forward in a lively and refreshing way, with tremendous mouth-energy and layered flavors of blackberry, raspberry, tobacco, anise, and spice. There is a focus and linearity, reminiscent of the 1996 when it was in its youth, that bodes well for both early enjoyment and extended longevity. Learn More

Dark ruby-purple but not quite opaque. A gorgeous old-world-y, savory nose of black olives, charcuterie, cinnamon, and whole-cluster spice. The aromas alone are a total turn-on! The wine enters medium-full bodied with flavors of earth, dark berries and plums, and savory herbs. Impeccably balanced, silky tannins emerge in the long finish. While enjoyable now for its spice and exoticness, this wine will age well. Learn More

The 2014 Gravel Bed Red is dark purplish to ruby in color. Its nose is swarming with Cabernet spice, currant, black cherries,coconut wood aromatics and hints of black tea. The flavor is fruit forward with delicious blackberries followed by raspberry,underbrush tones, and dried leaves. The finish has great acidity and tannins which helps reign in the generous fruit affordedby a riper season. Learn More

Following the success of the medal-winning 2010 Artistry, this vintage of our beloved blend is medium-to-full-bodied with notes of black cherry pie, anise, and chocolate-covered espresso beans. Toasty nutmeg and clove balance a lush palate of plum, cherry, and black currant compote. Made with 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 10% Malbec, 9% Petit Verdot and 8% Merlot. Learn More

The 2006 Cab. Sauv. is dark ruby in color with aromas of black cherries, cola, cedar and spice, quite layered and complex. This wine has an extremely silky, velvety mouthfeel and flavors of black cherry, berry, and cassis. Hints of sweet toasty French oak add to the overall deliciousness of the wine. Wonderful purity and balance. The flavors and finish persist for several minutes. A beautiful wine that simply flows across the palate. Yum! (A technical term) Learn More

The wine is highlighted by honey, wildflowers, wet stones, salty air, jasmine, and orange blossoms. The mouth feel is shaped like a narrow diamond: lean on the front, just a touch of oiliness and richness through the mid, and then racy and driving through the finish. Learn More

50% Marsanne, 50% Roussanne
Alder Springs Vineyard (Mendocino County AVA)
Grown on the steeply terraced part of the vineyard
Pressed and fermented together in stainless steel tanks
No malolactic fermentation
Aged 80% stainless steel and 20% French oak
5 barrels – 100 cases produced
13.6% abv

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Ramey Claret follows the Bordelaise model of blending different Bordeaux varietals. Malolactic fermentation is completed in barrel, and the blend is assembled early so it is "elevated" as the finished wine.

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A chillable, medium weight red reminiscent of a Côte de Brouilly, but unabashedly Californian. Aromas of black plum, mulberry, and wild sage. On the palate, bing cherry, violet, and rosemary.

Try with sausage pizza, pulled pork sandwich, or street tacos.

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