Altamura Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (100% Cabernet Sauvignon) possesses aromas of creme de cassis, white chocolate, espresso roast, dusty, loamy soil, and a full-bodied structure. With rich, powerful flavors that cascade over the palate as well as beautiful purity and depth, it will be even better with another 2-4 years of ... more

Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon made its debut in the 2003 vintage. The core of the wine is Cabernet Sauvignon farmed on Howell Mountain by renowned Napa vineyard manager David Abreu. The meticulous practices employed by Abreu assure perfectly ripe fruit, and the particular site, soil, and exposure to sun produce a ... more

Arietta H Block Hudson Vineyards Red Wine 2003

This wine demonstrates well the qualities that make the Arietta wines so distinctive: layering of flavors (complexity) and vibrancy (refreshing and well-integrated acidity).  more

Arietta H Block Hudson Vineyards Red Wine 2004

A record-setting heat wave in September with attendant dehydration reduced yields dramatically. In barrel and at bottling the Arietta H Block 2004 was beautifully perfumed and forward, with flavors of medium density and great persistence. The wine is now hibernating (as is often the case for Ariettas between two and ... more

Arietta Variation One 2003

The plum and licorice aromas of Merlot blend imperceptibly with the forest floor, wild game qualities attributable to the Syrah in a wine without antecedent anywhere in the world. The vinification, barrel ageing, and bottling are similar to the Arietta H Block wine. Variation One may be served young, especially ... more

Arietta Variation One 2004

Arietta Red Wine Variation One is a blend of Merlot and Syrah, also from the Hudson Vineyards. The N Block is the only vineyard in our extensive experience with Merlot which naturally yields two and one half to three tons of fruit per acre without requiring thinning or hedging. This ... more

Aston Estate Pinot Noir Clone 777 2006

Pleasantly earthy, with dried currant, blueberry and wild berry flavors that are subtle and marked by tar, sage and light herbal scents. Complex and persistent on the finish. Drink now through 2011. 450 cases made. more

Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Exceptional depth, complexity and elegance. The final blend has aromas of Bing cherries, cocoa, cedar, allspice and mint. Generous cherry, blackberry and plum flavors are complemented by velvety tannins, resulting in a superbly long and elegant finish.  more

Broman Cellars Premiere Napa Valley 11 Lot No. 8 Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2005

Every year, the Napa Valley Vintners Association hosts Premiere Napa Valley, a barrel tasting and wine auction where participating vintners offer wines produced exclusively for this program. Only a few cases of each one-of-a-kind wine are made from a special blend, clone or vineyard designation chosen by the vintner. Each ... more

Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Delightfully complex, elegant, rich and subtle, with a core of ripe, spicy currant, black cherry and plum that’s pure and focused, supple and juicy, with an amazing finish that reverberates with flavor. Shows great balance, concentration and persistence. Best from 2010 through 2020. From California.—J.L. more

Buehler Vineyards The Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon Auction Lot #84 2004

Every year, the Napa Valley Vintners Association hosts Premiere Napa Valley, a barrel tasting and wine auction where participating vintners offer wines produced exclusively for this program. Only a few cases of each one-of-a-kind wine are made from a special blend, clone or vineyard designation chosen by the vintner. Each ... more

Buoncristiani Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

The beginning of the 2006 growing season was somewhat cool and wet prompting a decision to heavily thin most of our Cabernet Sauvignon fruit to nearly 1 cluster per shoot. Besides a heat-spiked June, the balance of the summer and fall delivered mild and mellow warm weather, allowing for even, ... more