This brand new wine exhibits aromas of raspberry, blackberry, mint and black cherries. Vanilla and short bread cookie notes from oak aging bring balance and frame the ripe berry flavors. The tannins are fine and chalky, and there is also a mineral/earthy note to the wine that contributes to the multi-layer characteristics. A classic Napa Valley Cab and at a ridiculously fair price! 

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90 points Wine Spectator "Polished and silky in texture, with ripe blackberry, currant and mint flavors that keep sailing through the long, expressive finish. The tannins are beautifully integrated. Best from 2011 through 2017. " (Web only, 2009) If it's Columbia Crest's large production that helps keep its prices so pocket-friendly, we're all for it. But it's the fruit quality and attention to detail, despite the large production, that keeps us coming back. The H3 from the Horse Heaven Hills is fruit-forward and approachable style of Cabernet, with swe... Read More » 

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95 points Wine Enthusiast: "A very fine Cabernet that combines the modern cult style ripeness with old-fashioned structure to produce a wine of exceptional appeal. It's rich in mountain-intense black currants, bitter chocolate, spices and smoky oak, wrapped into splendid tannins, and the finish is throroughly dry. The grapes are from the Sonoma side of Spring Mountain, and the winemaker was veteran Marco DiGiulio." (11/09) According to the Wine Spectator: "Smoky, toasty roasted herb and berry flavors are rich and full-bodied, showing plenty of oak and e... Read More » 

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92 points Wine Spectator: "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. Drink now through 2016." (11/09) Once again Caymus has hit a homerun with the latest release of their Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2007 is an amazing bottling that rivals past great vintages such as 1994, 1997 and 2001. Made in the quintessential California Cabernet Sauvignon style, this wine is big, rich and hedonistic, with flavors of dark ... Read More » 

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90 points Robert Parker: "Slightly superior to the 2005, the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa possesses a dark ruby/purple color as well as a creme de cassis, spice box, and floral-scented bouquet, and a medium to full-bodied finish. A strong effort, it should drink nicely for 12-15 years." (12/08) 89 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Medium red-ruby. Aromas of black cherry, currant, menthol, licorice, minerals and tobacco, plus a whiff of superripeness. Plump, broad and smooth, with an early sweetness making this accessible from the outse... Read More » 

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"Mr. Robert Parker told me and several others in October of 2008 that the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignons from Napa Valley could be one of the greatest vintages ever! Here is our first entry." (Clyde Beffa, K&L Wine Merchants) Our new 2007 Kalinda Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has arrived and it is totally reflective of this great harvest. Deep ruby in color, the nose explodes with cassis, currants and Rutherford dust which carries over into its hugely complex, broad, viscous, structured, focused mouth presentation. There is a core of sweet varietal fruit he... Read More » 

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Lateral is inspired by the famous wines of the St-Emilion district of Bordeaux. The blending of Cabernet Franc and Merlot is the cornerstone of this model. Winemakers Marty Mathis and Chris Condos have been carefully assembling the Lateral blend for almost a decade. This 2006 is a wonderful tribute to Kathryn, who died earlier this year at the age of 82. She was a founding mother of Santa Cruz winemaking, and a talented visionary as well! 

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92 points and one of the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2009: "Dense and chewy, but with a nice lift of acidity and freshness as the finish rolls in, framing the cherry, blackberry, coffee and smoke flavors as they linger expressively. Best from 2011 through 2018." (07/09) One star from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "7% Merlot; 2% Cabernet Franc. All analogies to Merlot here are strictly intentional. There is rich, somewhat gentle character and the openness of Merlot fruit to this wine, and it is better off for it even though some will ... Read More » 

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Cannonball! The 2005 vintage of this affordable cabernet made a big splash in the wine world and the 2006 is even better. Most of the fruit for the 2006 vintage came from small growers in southern Mendocino County; the new vintage also adds small amounts of petite sirah (15%), petit verdot (5%) and syrah (3%) to enhance the texture and aromatics. This is for fans of fun, fruit-forward wines as its packed full of berry aromas touched by just a hint of caramel. And if the aromas are like the run up to the edge of the pool, the palate releases all of the fu... Read More » 

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92 points and a "Cellar Selection" from Wine Enthusiast: "At the age of nearly four years, this mountain Cab remains vigorous in tannins, suggesting 4-6 additional years of aging. If you drink it now, decant. It's a very good wine, rich in blackberries, black currants, herbs and cedar, with a very long, distinguished finish." (8/1/2009) 90 points from Robert Parker: "Primarily from estate vineyards, the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits notes of ripe raspberries, blueberries, and kirsch interwoven with spicy oak, subtle wood, and earthy undertones. With s... Read More » 

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94 points Wine Spectator: "Complex, riveting aromas of spice, cola and sassafras join wild berry, spice, black cherry and sage notes in this full-bodied, intensely flavored, tightly focused and very persistent display of fruit that's long and lingering." (03/09) 92 points and two stars from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "Both of the Caymus Cabernets reviewed in this issue embrace unabashed ripeness as a defining trait, but, in this instance, the wine's rush to ripeness is balanced by a wealth of very sweet oak and well-extracted fruit. Plu... Read More » 

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Since all the way back to 1972 Silver Oak has been bottling Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley. In fact they were one of the first to champion the now well know region of Alexander Valley by putting it on their label. While their Napa Valley bottling has garnered more attention, and possibly press over the years, we think the Alexander Valley bottling is still one of the best Cabs out there for the money. At about half the price of the Napa bottling, and with many other Alexander Valley producers charging more for their wines, this bottling looks m... Read More » 

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After giving the 2004 Amici Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon an additional year and half of bottle age, winemaker Jeff Hansen finally decided to release this exceptional wine in October, 2008. And, the additional time really helped, allowing this rich puppy to evolve and open up to show its true depth of character. Deeply colored, the nose is loaded with cassis, currants, blackberries and espresso notes, which is underscored by mild toasty tones. In the mouth, you will be treated to an expansive, hugely complex, multi-dimensional cabernet, with well-integ... Read More » 

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The folks at Joseph Carr live for Cab. It is their passion and it is their signature. They approach their winemaking with the spirit of the Bordelais, making a Cab in the style of a Left Blank blend with some Napa flair. 85% Cab, 10% Merlot and 5% Cab Franc aged for 20-22 months in a combination of new and used French and American oak. Smoky and sweet from the get-go, with hints of cassis and saddle leather that carry over to the palate. Complementary notes of plum and spice with soft tannins make this a compelling wine now and one to enjoy well into the... Read More » 

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94 points Robert Parker: "Not surprisingly, the 2006 is a bigger, more muscular, less charming effort displaying unbridled power, full-bodied richness, and notes of new saddle leather, black fruits, roasted herbs, and burning embers. Powerful and rich with sweet tannin, low acidity, and more structure and density than the 2005 as well as less nuance and complexity, the 2006 should be consumed over the next 15+ years." (12/08) From Wine Spectator: "Firm, tight and tannic, with dried currant, baked berry, sage, herb and mineral flavors that veer toward ch... Read More » 

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Great stocking stuffers! From Robert Parker's "Value Issue:" "The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Amber Knolls area is a good value Cabernet showing black currant fruit with some cherries, spice, and earth. This is an attractive wine with good ripeness and certainly a fair price. These are value-priced wines from one of the Beckstoffer family who has planted vineyards up in Lake County." (Aug. 2008) Seventy Five Wine Company is the priced-for-consumption label from Tuck Beckstoffer, revered vineyard manager and winemaker. The Beckstoffer family purchase... Read More » 

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92 points and one of the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2009: "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. Best from 2010 through 2018." (06/09) The Canoe Ridge Estate was planted in 1991 and, at 18 years old, it's really starting to hit its stride. The steep, south-facing vineyard on the banks of the Columbia River is protected from extreme temperatures, allowing the fruit to mature slowly and evenly. The site's influe... Read More » 

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This is the Hedges Estate flagship wine, blending fruit from their three estate vineyards: Hedges Estate, Bel'Villa and Red Mountain Vineyards. The 2006 is composed of a majority merlot and cabernet sauvignon, with small amounts of cabernet franc and syrah for added complexity. The wine has an intriguing nose of blackberry, plum and cherry with hints of cantaloupe in the background backed up by a chorus of toasty oak spice. Medium-bodied with velvety tannins and balanced acidity, the wine already delivers the complexity of its bouquet on the palate and s... Read More » 

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The 2007 California vintage is revealing itself to be quite impressive. The Wine Spectator's Jim Laube wrote this spring (2009): "I expected 2007 to be a great year for California wine, and indeed it's shaping up that way across the board for all varietals...What made 2007 so good is that one the winter rains stopped, spring was dry, the set was good and winegrowers were able to farm the vineyards the way they wanted to. The growing season was dry, warm and mild, with a harvest that came off with few hitches." With this in mind, and their impressive sho... Read More » 

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A tight, reserved bouquet slowly opens to ripe black cherries and a wink of spice.A rich, classic Cabernet palate of cassis and cedar wood is given volume by an elegant tannin structure. A lingering finish wraps it all up with distinct black currant notes. 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Syrah and 2% Petit Syrah. 

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According to Wine Spectator: "Supple and polished, with smoky herb, currant, mineral and dusty berry flavors that firm up nicely, ending with a loamy, earthy dried berry flavor. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Drink now through 2014." (11/08) 

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89 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Deep red. Red- and blackcurrant, cherry and menthol on the nose, with subtle vanilla, cola and tobacco notes adding complexity. Tightly wound red berry and bitter cherry flavors are framed by dusty tannins, picking up anise and herb notes on the back end. Understated and brisk, with good finishing clarity and mineral cut." (May/June '09) According to Wine Enthusiast: "Light in body, with a tobaccoey, dried herb quality to the cherry fruit. Finishes fast, but quite an elegant wine, and should age for... Read More » 

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A new label from winemaker Jeff Hansen (Amici Cellars) at a friendly price. The fruit for this cab comes from the southern parcel of Amici's Saint Helena vineyard, while the merlot (about 10% of the blend) comes from an adjacent vineyard. Aged for 22 months in 50% new French oak, the wine is a saturated ruby-garnet hue with aromas of spice and berries and flavors of blackberries and dried cherries on the palate. 

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Not yet rated! Hands down, one of California's most spectacular Cabernets! The 2006 got 94 points from the Spectator, and this review: "Complex, riveting aromas of spice, cola and sassafras join wild berry, spice, black cherry and sage notes in this full-bodied, intensely flavored, tightly focused and very persistent display of fruit that's long and lingering. Drink now through 2017." This will not last long on the shelves, so pick up your "allocation" now! 

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"Produced for us from a well-known Spring Mountain estate vineyard (Smith-Madrone), which is near the top of that appellation, this 2006 "Reserve" Kalinda is a classic mountainside cabernet with incredible natural concentration and focus. Deep ruby, almost inky in color, the nose explodes with definitive aromas of cassis, blackberry currants, and anise. There are undertones of espresso, chocolate, and cedar that carries over into a flashy, expansive, complex, layered palate impression with a huge middle, and all supported by round, silky, integrated ta... Read More » 

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89 points Wine Enthusiast: "Conn Creek’s fine track record with this bottling continues, and they haven’t raised the price in years. The ’05 is soft and attractive, with cherry, red currant and toasty vanilla flavors that have a decadent edge of mocha. Drink now." (06/08) 

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90 points and an "Editors' Choice" designation from Wine Enthusiast: "Backed up by a fine structure of tangy acidity and rich, ripe tannins, this Cab shows a fine complexity of flavor. Blackberries, black currants, dark unsweetened chocolate, plums, anise, raisins and pepper mingle on the palate, leading to a long, distinguished finish." (8/1/2009) The new find from Viña Robles this time around was the ultra-affordable Cabernet Sauvignon. It is rare that we use those words together these days, but we couldn't be more jazzed about this gulpable, no stres... Read More » 

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Silver Oak's long-awaited 2004 Cabernet blends small amounts of Merlot, Cabernet and Petite Verdot, for a complex, savory wine that is still developing and has many years ahead of it. Right now the wine is the color of royal velvet and it's alluring bouquet is wonderfully exotic, displaying notes of Damson plum, rose, soy, spice and black olive. Sumptuous on the attack, the fruit is lifted by spice and supple, integrated tannins. According to K&L's Mike Jordan: "Silver Oak has been synonymous with California Cabernet for years. The 2004 Napa is a beauti... Read More » 

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Great wines at very good prices. That is what you get from Foxglove. This is a side project from Bob and Jim Varner, who bring us the great wines from the Varner and Neely labels. The Foxglove Cabernet is amazingly well balanced. Beautiful black and blue fruits with nicely integrated tannins and just a hint of fig and earth. A lot of wine for $13.99. (Michael Jordan, K&L Wine Merchants) 

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91 points Connoisseurs Guide: "Despite its wealth of rich oak and its tantalizing touches of root beer, cocoa and cream, this keenly defined opus is very specific in its deep Cabernet fruit, and its strong themes of ripe currants stay the course from beginning to end. It is an especially well-polished wine on the palate and its very trim tannins allow its concentrated fruit to shine through, but, its present temptations noted, it is impeccably balanced and promises to get better and better for a good many years." (04/08) Also got 90 points from Wine Spe... Read More » 

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Coho is the shared aspiration of Brooks Painter and Gary Lipp to produce flavorful, balanced wines. Grown in select cool-climate vineyards, Coho wines emphasize fruit purity and vitality. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. 

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90 points from Wine Enthusiast: "Very rich and full-bodied, very voluptuous, this soft wine shows massive tiers of well-ripened black currant, plum sauce, mocha and cedar flavors. Appealing now for the opulence, but it’s a little primary, and should develop bottle character after winter, 2009." (8/1/2009) In the style of France's best negociants, Timeless Palate Wines seeks to find the highest quality Santa Barbara wines, like this Bordeaux-style blend. Made of 60% Cab and 40% Merlot, the wine is a red-fruited gem with hints of cassis, celery root, fenne... Read More » 

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Who knew recession-buster cab could taste so good? This is a great everyday drinker that smells a bit like a mocha toffee latte served with a bowl of fresh blueberries. These aromas carry over to the palate, whcih has good depth and lots of juicy fruit with dollop of oak spice. A Bon Appetit Magazine Great Bargain Bottle: "Blueberry, blackberry, and chocolate flavors balance this Cabernet's spicy notes." (01/09) 

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92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Chimney Rock continues a successful string of vintages with this powerful ’05. It’s a distinguished wine that calls to mind the description of Stags Leap Cabernet as an iron fist in a velvet glove. Rich and full-bodied, it has lush flavors of black currants and smoky new oak. Easy to find, with 28,000 cases produced. Drink now through 2012." (10/08) 90 points Wine Spectator: "Elegant and supple, showing herb, tobacco and tea-laced currant and black cherry flavors that are complex and well-proportioned, with a long, lingering... Read More » 

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Martini's 2007 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon was crafted from several of Sonoma County’s most prestigious appellations and blended seamlessly to bring together the unique characteristics of each, creating a superbly balanced Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine offers many layers, featuring aromas and flavors of red cherry, blackberry and fresh sage with an underlying dry creek dustiness. Subtle herbal notes are complemented by additional layers of chocolate and vanilla, resulting in a complex, yet easy drinking wine. From Wine Spectator: 'Ripe and supple, o... Read More » 

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92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2005 La Maestra Proprietary Red (a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 12% Cabernet Franc, and 8% Petit Verdot) is exceptional. Beautiful aromas of flowers, blueberries, and black raspberries are followed by a silky-textured, medium to full-bodied wine with deep blue and black fruits, a hint of crushed rocks, and again, a floral note. This is a wine of nuance, complexity, and elegance achieved without sacrificing substantial flavor intensity. Drink it over the next 10-12 years." (12/08) This pro... Read More » 

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Extremely limited availability with only 1,700 cases produced. 90 points Wine Enthusiast: "It's fair to call this a junior version of Lancaster's more expensive, superb Bordeaux-style wines. Like them, it's rich in black currant and cedar flavors, and quite tannic, a wine that needs a few years to come around. Three-quarters Cabernet Sauvignon, one quarter Merlot." 

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A slight departure from previous vintages, this Spring Mountain Cabernet is a rich, full-bodied red, deep in color, with a nose that is lively with essences of berries, plum, and toasty oak. The sweet, supple entry crescendos into a deeply intense middle; followed by a pleasant, velvety, lingering finish. 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot. 

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92 points Wine Enthusiast: "A beautiful Cabernet. Pretty tannic now, so if you drink it, decant and have with a rich oily meats and cheeses. But the heart of black cherries, and cassis, and the overall balance, enable this wine to develop ove the next 6-8 years." (06/09) The Raymond Reserve has been an outstanding wine for the last three vintages. The 2006 is bright and forward with lovely black and blue fruit, with great balance of fruit, oak and tannin. I found the tannins to be bright and lush and very approachable. This is a California Cab lover's ... Read More » 

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90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Medium red-ruby. Slightly medicinal aromas of cassis and blackberry complicated by mineral and smoky nuances. Lush, spicy and full, with enough harmonious acidity to keep the very sweet, ripe fruit flavors lively. A firmly built and rather serious cabernet for the price, finishing with excellent dark fruit intensity." (May/June '09) The 2007 Layer Cake Cab from winemaker Jayson Woodbridge is proof that you can have your cake and eat it too, layers and layers of it. A blend of cabernet fruit from a n... Read More » 

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93 points from Wine Enthusiast Magazine: "This is a dark, big, deeply flavored Cabernet whose tannic structure strongly suggests mid- to long-term aging. Bone dry, it has flashy flavors of black currants, dark chocolate and cedar. Very fine. Best 2010-2015, if not longer in a proper cellar." (03/09) Sequoia Grove's 2005 Cab combines fruit from all over the Napa Valley, from St. Helena to the north all the way to the Atlas Peak hills in the southeast. The resulting wine is dark and concentrated, with a sweet and spicy bouquet of blackberries and currants ... Read More » 

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For the second vintage in a row, the Magnificent Wine Compnay's "House Wine" Columbia Valley Red was named a "Best Value" by the Wine Spectator, which wrote: "Fresh, open-textured and distinctive for its peppery raspberry flavors that linger gently. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and others. Drink now." (07/08) 

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90 points Robert Parker: "The winery continues to turn out a strong Cabernet Sauvignon from vineyards in the Calistoga area. This is a big production item (10,000 cases), and tends to be a good value for a high-class Napa Cabernet. The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (22,000 cases) is a beauty. Savory black currant fruit notes intermixed with some licorice, underbrush, and spice jump from the glass of this medium to full-bodied, smoothly textured, beautifully elegant wine meant to be served and drunk in its first 10-12 years of life. This clearly has the fingerp... Read More » 

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According to Robert Parker: "The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa (a blend from various sites) is a soft, sexy combination of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. A big, sweet nose of Asian spices, smoky oak, and plenty of black and red fruits, are followed by a lush, round, generously constituted wine with medium to full body, decent acidity, and velvety tannins. Enjoy it over the next 8-10 years." (12/08) One Puff Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "9% Petit Verdot; 6% Merlot; 2% Cabernet Franc. A quick whiff of ... Read More » 

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Heitz Cellar is one of California's most legendary wineries, and it's easy to see why when you open a bottle of their 2005 Napa Valley Cab. This wine harnasses the wonderful 2005 vintage, showcasing this long growing season with dense dark cherry and currant fruit and a core of bright acidity. Vanilla and spice notes frame the wine, with well-integrated, fine-grained tannins to knit it all together. Drinking well already, and sure to offer pleasure for many, many years to come. 

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96 points Robert Parker: "There are 6,500 cases of the superb 2006 Dominus (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." (... Read More » 

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Corvidae Wine Company's "Rook" blended red wine is a crowd-pleaser. It's a blend of Cabernet, Merlot, and Syrah from three distinctly different vineyards - Ironbird Vineyard, in Southern Oregon's Applegate Valley, Erickson Vineyard, in Washington's Yakima Valley, and St. Isidore Vineyard, in the high priced and trendy Walla Walla appellation. The ripe and rich Cabernet flavors prevail - juicy loganberry, cassis, and a base note of black plum and cherry. Syrah adds richness, and Merlot smooths the velvet finish. 

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94 points Wine Spectator: "This has wonderful richness, density and focus, with tiers of smoky plum, currant, blackberry, loamy earth, sage and underbrush notes. Though firmly tannic, there's a measure of finesse and polish. Ends with a long, rich, persistent finish. The best Groth Reserve in years. Best from 2009 through 2015." (07/08) 

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Hall combines fruit from a variety of Napa Valley estate vineyards to create their Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2005 vintage of this wine really showcases the vintage, which was very long, exemplified by the broad tannins and forward fruit from start to finish. Cassis, blackberry, leather and spice intertwine with ripe cherry and vanilla notes that are powerful straight through. This is a big wine that needs some decanting now and one that will mature nicely in your cellar over the next decade. 

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According to Wine Spectator: "Trim and balanced, with an elegant mix of cedary oak, nutmeg, dried currant and mineral notes. Medium- to full-bodied, this tapers off a bit on the finish, but offers lots of complexity, balance and easy-drinking appeal. Drink now through 2014." (05/09) A Best Buy, Wine & Spirits: "This big, blue wine has supple flavors of blueberries and floral cherries, with a barely perceptible tannic edge. Overall, it's soft and juicy, ready for a cookout." (07/09) 

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