AMERICAN WINES – CABERNET
ALTAMURA NAPA’04…139.99
“A rich, fleshy-driven style, with ripe, vivid black cherry and blackberry fruit
that’s well-defined, well-structured and nicely proportioned,
ending with fine-grained tannins and juicy acidity.”
ALTAMURA NAPA’05…139.99
“ A ripe, juicy mix of black cherry, wild berry, plum and currant,
this firms up midpalate and holds its focus, revealing greater depth
and complexity and ending with a nice tight, tannic backbone.”
ARNS VINEYARDS NAPA “ESTATE GROWN”’03–
CELLAR AGED SELECTION…115.69
ARROWOOD SONOMA “UNFILTERED”’93…99.99
“Complex, well-balanced, showing a fine interplay of ripe plum, currant, cherry, herb and
olive flavors. Finishing with a long, lingering aftertaste and a smooth, polished texture.”
B.R.COHN SONOMA “OLIVE HILL ESTATE”’97 –
CELLAR AGED SELECTION…299.99
“Medium-bodied, with spicy plum, cherry, olive and cranberry flavors that are
appealing and well-balanced if coming up shy on extra dimensions.”
BERINGER NAPA “PRIVATE RESERVE”’89 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION …165.99
“Complex, and at an ideal drinking stage, with pretty plum, black cherry, currant, anise and spicy notes, finishing with firm,
softening tannins and a nice dose of creamy oak. –1989 California Cabernet retrospective.”
BERINGER NAPA “PRIVATE RESERVE”’94 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION …188.99
“Ultraripe and fleshy in texture, with a nice mix of mocha, currant, blackberry and stewed plum flavors
that turn supple and graceful on the palate, finishing with a smooth aftertaste and ripe,
integrated tannins.–California Cabernet ’74/’84/’94 retrospective.”
BACIO DIVINO NAPA’98 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION …125.99
“A touch earthy, with a complex core of ripe plum and cherry-laced flavors.
This blend of Cabernet, Sangiovese and Petite Sirah fills in the flavor gaps nicely.”
CADE NAPA “CUVEE”’06…129.99
“Rich, vibrant, even powerful grapey currant, blackberry and wild berry fruit
is intense, full-bodied, concentrated and a bit rustic in its measure of tannins.
Ends with chewy fruit and hints of mint and herb.”
CAYMUS NAPA “SPECIAL SELECTION”’07…159.99
“Ripe and fleshy, with rich plum, wild berry, spice and savory herb notes
that are complex, full-bodied and expansive on the palate,
ending with firm tannins and a dash of espresso.”
CHATEAU MONTELENA NAPA “THE MONELENA ESTATE”’92 –
CELLAR AGED SELECTION…169.99
“Firmly tannic, dark in color, with lively, chewy tannins wrapped around a solid core
of earthy currant, anise, mineral and sage flavors. Classic Montelena in its structure
and austerity,though not as complex as the best from this Napa estate.
–’92 California Cabernet retrospective.”
CHATEAU ST. JEAN “CINQ CEPAGES” SONOMA’95 –
CELLAR AGED SELECTION…159.99
“A bit pungent and earthy in the aroma, but well-structured, with ripe, firm,
vibrant black cherry, mineral, red currant and wild berry flavors that are lively and intense,
with a tight focus and a long, complex aftertaste. The wine impresses with its purity of
flavors and youthfulness. Shows some tannins on the finish.”
CHATEAU ST. JEAN “CINQ CEPAGES” SONOMA’97 –
CELLAR AGED SELECTION…169.99
“Ultrarich and chocolaty, with layers of cedar, plum, currant and black cherry,
revealing uncommon depth and tiers of flavor as it picks up coffee, toffee and anise.
Finishes with firm tannins. Best from 2002 through 2012.”
CHATEAU ST. JEAN “CINQ CEPAGES” SONOMA’99 –
CELLAR AGED SELECTION…169.99
“Gorgeous Cabernet, offering a mix of ripe, rich, fleshy currant and blackberry fruit,
with hints of herb, olive and sage. Finishes with a firm, structured backbone
and ripe tannins giving it depth and richness.”
CHATEAU ST. JEAN “CINQ CEPAGES” SONOMA’00 –
CELLAR AGED SELECTION…149.00
“Smooth and harmonious, with ripe, rich, supple plum and blackberry fruit,
shaded by cedar, anise, black cherry and spice attributes.
Firms up and flexes its tannic strength on the finish. Very well-made.”
CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE COLUMBIA VALLEY “
CANOE RIDGE ESTATE”’06…65.99
“Sturdy, ripe and generous, with a surprisingly soft edge to the explosive black cherry,
currant, black olive and smoke flavors, lingering effortlessly on the big, round finish.”
CLARK CLAUDON VINEYARDS NAPA’04…125.99
“Rich and intense with dried currant, herb, sage and
dusty berry flavors that take on a pencil lead and graphite edge.”
DANIEL GEHRS PASO ROBLES’05…54.99
DOMINUS NAPA’06…199.99
“Superb…the 2006 Dominus is 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc,
and 3% Petit Verdot. Its dark plum/purple color is accompanied by aromas
and flavors of truffles, forest floor, black cherries, black currants, and Asian spices.
One of the finest wines of the vintage, it is complete, full-bodied, and
seamlessly built with beautiful ripe tannins, low acidity, and a luscious, layered mouthfeel.
The aromatics are even more evolved and complex than the 2005′s.
The 2006 should drink well for 20-25 years.”
DUSSEK FAMILY CELLARS WASHINGTON “RED MOUNTAIN”’01 –
CELLAR AGED SELECTION…89.49
FLORA SPRINGS NAPA “RUTHERFORD VALLEY HILLSIDE RESERVE”’99
– CELLAR AGED SELECTION…249.99
“Beautifully crafted, with gorgeous fruit that’s ripe, rich and vivid, centered around currant,
black cherry and blackberry flavors, picking up traces of anise, cedar, mineral and sage.
Finishes with a long, complex, concentrated aftertaste, with subtle toasty oak nuances.”FRIAS FAMILY NAPA-OAKIVILLE’06………………………….75.99
GEYSER PEAK ALEXANDER “WALKING TREE”’05…53.99
“Youthful tannins and ageability characteristics with a splash of Syrah.
Like its predecessors, it’s very dry, with herb-infused cherry and currant flavors,
and new oak plays a supporting role. Really elegant wine and great value at this price.”
GHOST BLOCK NAPA OAKVILLE “ESTATE”’05…149.99
“A big, rich, expressive style that’s intense and concentrated, with ripe, firm,
vibrant black cherry, blackberry, currant, anise and spicy, toasty oak,
which adds a nice flavor dimension.”
GHOST BLOCK NAPA OAKVILLE “ESTATE”’06…149.99
GROTH NAPA “RESERVE”’06…199.99
“Pure, rich and focused, full-bodied and concentrated, showing firm black
cherry and blackberry fruit, with black olive, sage, dusty earth and mineral hints.
Gains depth and complexity, with a long, persistent finish.”
HEWITT NAPA RUTHERFORD’05…119.99
“Intense and concentrated, big and expressive, with layers of ripe currant, plum, sage,
pencil lead and black cherry, all flowing rather seamlessly. Tightly focused,
this is rich without being heavy, ending with a long, persistent finish.”
HEWITT NAPA RUTHERFORD’06…119.99
“Intense and full-blown, rich and concentrated, with a rustic, earthy edge to
the dried currant,sage and underbrush notes. The depth and dimension of the flavors
are cloaked in chewy tannins, requiring time to unfold.”
HOLLYWOOD & VINE “2480” NAPA’04…139.99
“A big, bold, rich and expressive style that packs in lots of flavor, yet manages to be elegant
and stylish without being heavy. Deep, perfumed currant, floral, spice and berry
flavors coat the palate, ending with ripe, integrated tannins.”
JOSEPH FAMILY NAPA’05…85.99
KENDALL JACKSON ALEXANDER “HAWKEYE MOUNTAIN”’05…95.99
KENWOOD SONOMA“ARTIST SERIES”’99 1.5L – CELLAR AGED SELECTION…149.99
“Potent cedar, tobacco, herb and fresh flavors along with its firm structure give this wine a Bordeaux-like personality, with currant, herb, leather and olive flavors that are rich and concentrated, but in need of short-term cellaring.”
KENWOOD SONOMA“ARTIST SERIES”’01 1.5L –
CELLAR AGED SELECTION…149.99
“A rich concentrated wine with aromas of diced cherries, black currants and figs followed by aromatic notes of spices and French oak. It exhibits excellent structure that is characterized by its full-bodied mouth feel, smooth tannins and lingering finish. This Artist Series release is very drinkable now, but should continue to improve with further bottle age.”
LEVENDI ESTATES SYMPHONIA NAPA’04…89.99
“Cedar, plum, berry and dried currant flavors join herbal, oaky notes
in this firm, compact red. Intense and a bit earthy.”
MERRYVALE NAPA “PROFILE”’01– CELLAR AGED SELECTION…179.99
“Serves up lots of complex flavors, from its creamy oak and ripe berry
flavors to hints of mint, cedar, sage and dill. It comes together nicely on the finish,
too, with bright, vivid flavors.”
MEYER VINEYARD NAPA’05…99.99
“Smooth, rich and creamy at the start, with spicy blackberry, black cherry
and wild berry fruit that’s well-centered, picking up subtle hints of anise and mocha.
Teases you on the finish with a burst of fruit.”
MOUNT VEEDER NAPA’94 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION…99.99
“Clean, ripe and flavorful, with pretty black cherry, herb, plum and berry notes,
holding its flavors through the lingering finish.”
NAPA WINE COMPANY NAPA’00 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION…79.99
OPUS ONE NAPA VALLEY’92 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION…259.99
“Tightly wound, with firm tannins. The core of meaty currant, anise, cedar and
spice tasted awkward, but all the ingredients are there for greatness. I expect this wine
may take longer than most Opuses to reach its peak”
OPUS ONE NAPA VALLEY’94 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION…299.99
“Like the ’87, there’s a wonderful sense of harmony and finesse to this graceful,
elegant wine. Lots of complex flavors, with tiers of spicy currant and black cherry.
Long, intricate aftertaste.–Opus One vertical. Best from 2002 through 2014.”
OPUS ONE NAPA VALLEY’95 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION…259.99
“True to form, this renowned California red weaves a complex array of currant, plum,
leather, spice and mineral flavors, with a seamless texture and lush but firm tannins.
Finishes with an extra lift that keeps the flavors alive and lingering. Quite impressive.”
OPUS ONE NAPA VALLEY’97 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION…299.99
“ A rich, decidedly earthy style of Opus, showing currant, anise, black cherry,
mineral, leather and sage flavors that are focused and complex.”
ORIN SWIFT NAPA “MERCURY HEAD”’07…159.99
PARADIGM ESTATE NAPA “OAKVILLE”’05…115.99
PINE RIDGE NAPA “RUTHERFORD”’05…99.99
“Serves up a tasty mix of juicy black cherry and wild berry, shaded by light toasty,
cedary oak. Ends with elegant, ripe, fine-grained tannins.”
PROVENANCE NAPA RUTHERFORD’05 …79.99
“Starts out ripe and herbal, with hints of spice, sage and dried currant, turning supple
and polished. Ends with a long, persistent finish and a touch of stemminess.”
RAYMOND NAPA “RESERVE”’99 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION…99.99
“Sleek, rich and elegant, with pretty, well-defined currant, black cherry, anise, earth and
hazelnut flavors, firming up on the finish where the tannins are sweet and firm.”
RELATIVITY VINEYARDS LAKE COUNTY “COLLISION POINT”’07…33.99
RELATIVITY VINEYARDS NAPA “PRITCHARD HILL”’07…79.99
ROBERT KEENAN NAPA’04………………………72.99
ROBERT MONDAVI CENTRAL COAST “SOLAIRE”’06…39.99
ROBERT YOUNG ALEXANDER ESTATE WINERY “SCION”’04…89.99
“Juicy, ripe and supple, with polished currant, blackberry, a hint of lead pencil and spicy, cedary oak that fans out nicely,
ending with gentle tannins and excellent length”
RODNEY STRONG SONOMA’07………..34.99
“An easy-drinking style that offers aromas of cedar, cigar box, herb and dried currant.
Medium- to full-bodied, complex and balanced.”
RUTHERFORD GROVE NAPA “PESTONI FAMILY”’04…89.99
RUTHERFORD GROVE “HOWELL MOUNTAIN”’05…99.99
“Taut, with dusty berry, cedar, herb and dried currant that turns to sage and leather, which gives this a rustic mouthfeel and ends with chewy, gritty tannins. Decant for now.”
SEBASTIANI SONOMA “CHERRY BLOCK”’92 –
CELLAR AGED SELECTION…99.99
“A balancing act between currant and cherry flavors and some mature
Cabernet flavors, with sage and bell-pepper notes. Picks up a cedary edge on the finish,
with firm tannins. Try this with a classified Bordeaux.”
SHAFER NAPA –STAGS LEAP DISTRICT “HILLSIDE SELECT’05…319.99
“Thick and racy, with zesty wild berry, blackberry and boysenberry fruit that’s ripe and well-structured, with firm tannins and a long, intense aftertaste that keeps the emphasis on the fruit.”
SILVERADO VINEYARDS NAPA’99 –CELLAR AGED SELECTION…99.99
“Delicious black cherry, spicy plum and blackberry flavors are well-centered,
offering depth and richness and finishing with firm tannins wrapped
around a core of mocha-laced oak.”
ST. CLEMNT NAPA “OROPPAS”’05…95.99
“Rich and creamy up front, with lively currant, vanilla-scented oak, herb and blackberry notes that firm up nicely on the finish, giving it backbone and traction.”
STERLING NAPA “RESERVE”’97 –
CELLAR AGED SELECTION – 3 LITER BOTTLE …259.99
“Turns elegant and even delicate on the finish, where the tannins are dry and firm.”
TEXTBOOK NAPA “FIN DE JOURNEE”’07…59.99
TURNBULL NAPA’03…101.99
VILLA MT. EDEN MENDOCINO “SIGNATURE SERIES”’95
– CELLAR AGED SELECTION…129.99
“Here’s proof positive that Mendocino can make great Cabernet.
This is a dense, chewy, complex and concentrated wine brimming with currant, black cherry, herb,
mineral and sage notes tightly framed by spicy, cedary, toasty oak.
Finishes with a long, full aftertaste.”
WHITE ROCK VINEYARDS NAPA “LAUREATE”’04…99.99
“Very ripe and racy, with zesty wild berry, dried currant and black cherry fruit
that’s also quite firm and tannic, providing good structure and
focus as well as enough intensity to cellar short-term.”
WHITEHALL LANE NAPA’00 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION…79.99
“Supple, harmonious and graceful, with mocha and dill-scented oak wrapped around rich currant,
olive, herb and leathery notes. Well-balanced and complex…”
WOODWARD CANYON COLUMBIA VALLEY “ARTIST SERIES”’05…65.99
“Earth and tobacco flavors weave through the chunky cherry and black tea character,
making this more savory than most. Yet has the structure to age.”
X WINERY NAPA’06…47.99