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The color is a deep scarlet-red with lush aromas of blackberry bramble, nutmeg, and hint of caramel. The wine is fresh andexuberant in the mouth with sumptuous strawberry jam, ripe black cherry, cranberry and warm gingerbread. It is perfectlybalanced with refreshing acidity, velvety tannins and a hint of toffee carrying through its long finish. When asked todescribe this wine, I simply say it's like a taste of Christmas, all year long! Learn More

Deep ruby red. Primary aromas of black cherry, beetroot, and rhubarb leap from the glass. Upon further swirling an array of baking spices, cinnamon, nutmeg, and juniper waft into the fore. The palate shows darker Pinot Noir elements; complex olive, soy, and ink. Dark-cherry and liqueur-cherry flavors arise in the glass with air. Learn More

For the first 15 years of Alban Vineyards, John couldn’t afford to keep more than 20% of the fruit he raised. Chardonnay was an easy sell and suited to a broad spectrum of soils. As Alban Vineyards progressed and the contracts for the Chardonnay and Pinot lapsed, we were in a position to keep the blocks. They were methodically grafted and became the foundation for Patrina. 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

From the glass, the wine immediately sings of black cherry and plum interlaced with creamy notes of vanilla, nutmeg and hoisin sauce. A prototypical mineral, or crushed oyster shell, component is prominent in both the aromatic and palate profiles. Zingy and refreshing on the palate with notes of clove and star anise giving way to the minerals and orange pith elements. The long finish is punctuated with hints of cocoa. A truly electric offering from Vista Verde! Learn More

There is serious weight to this powerful wine, yet it remains distinctly balanced with a ripe red fruit component that is grounded and structured by muscular tannins. As evinced by its popularity in my portfolio, the pleasures of this wine are immediate, but there is much to admire behind the scenes. Learn More

The ruby-red color of this wine is lovely in the glass, as are the aromas of framboise, sweet jerky, and flint. Hints of redcurrant and blackberry emerge towards a finish that envelops the palate. Velvety, expansive, and brightly textured. Learn More

On the nose, there is strawberry laced with iron, lingonberry and lavender, and the palate finds fresh-toned red fruit in harmony with earthier, more mineral tones. The mouthfeel is pure satin with an integrated acid through-line. Learn More

The La Rinconada Pinot Noir is full of strong spice notes, from white pepper to tobacco leaf and cedar. These aromas pair beautifully with delicate hints of rose petal and wild blackberry, which continue on the palate. This wine has great structure, and its expected to age quite well, but it's showing fantastic now. Learn More

Brilliant ruby red. Heady aromas of candied red fruits, incense, and cola, with a sexy floral note building in the glass. Offers intense raspberry and bitter cherry flavors and hints of bright blood orange and spice cake, along with a touch of licorice. Silky tannins give shape and focus to a long, sharply focused finish that continues the floral note. 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. A powerful wine from a powerful site. Lancelot famously became a “Sir” in the course of his adventures, and this very well may be our knighted vintage. Learn More

Beautiful aromas of blackberry and cherry accented with hints of sagebrush and clover. The wine’s vibrant acidity and smooth tannins lead to a silky structure and lingering finish. Learn More