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Dick & Mary Lou Vanderkous planted this extraordinary vineyard over 20 years a... Dick & Mary Lou Vanderkous planted this extraordinary vineyard over 20 years ago surrounding their home estate. They decided to plant the grapes they loved to drink. The majority of the vineyard is planted to Sangiovese and Merlot with a few rows of... more

Alec’s Blend sings with youthful, headstrong fruit character. This year’s ... Alec’s Blend sings with youthful, headstrong fruit character. This year’s blend is bursting with blueberry, black cherry, cola and chocolate flavors. Dusted with cocoa, floral and cedary spices, the wine stays fresh and gains impressive richness... more

The 2021 Leviathan reveals distinct aromas of blackberry bramble, black cherry... The 2021 Leviathan reveals distinct aromas of blackberry bramble, black cherry, and chaparral. Savory spices and star anise meld with mineral, graphite, bay, and laurel reflective of the rocky Northern California terrain. With finely structured... more

This Cabernet blend is a good introduction to the vintage, and while it will i... This Cabernet blend is a good introduction to the vintage, and while it will improve over the course of three to eight years. Blend: 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 14% Malbec, 12% Petit Verdot, 8% Syrah, and 2% Cabernet Franc The 2017 Claret is a... more

One of the few remaining Clarets in California, this Cabernet Sauvignon-based ... One of the few remaining Clarets in California, this Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend is a time capsule of a great old style of wine. Aromatically the wine has notes of sweet, chocolate cherry cake with dried mint and fine loose tobacco. On the palate,... more

This wine was created as a table wine. We wanted the wine to be enjoyable and ... This wine was created as a table wine. We wanted the wine to be enjoyable and distinguishable as an El Dorado AVA wine, but varietal character takes a back seat to the the smooth and flavorful structure. During the blending process, we selected wines... more

Cherry and plum dominate the aromas, gently laced with cedar and vanilla. In t... Cherry and plum dominate the aromas, gently laced with cedar and vanilla. In the mouth, the wine is elegant, even understated, with perfectly balanced tannin and just the slightest hint of earthiness complimenting the fruit. Extended oak aging softens... more

This blend has depth, balance and big flavors. The nose evokes black cherry pi... This blend has depth, balance and big flavors. The nose evokes black cherry pie, tar, licorice, black olives, vanilla, pencil shavings, and notes of chocolate. On the palate, it bursts with fresh blackberries, mixed berry cobbler, toasted walnuts, and... more

Medium-bodied with a subtle peppery note from the Sangiovese throughout a soft... Medium-bodied with a subtle peppery note from the Sangiovese throughout a soft fruit mid-palate. Blend: 45% Merlot, 35% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Syrah more

The 2021 Leviathan reveals distinct aromas of blackberry bramble, black cherry... The 2021 Leviathan reveals distinct aromas of blackberry bramble, black cherry, and chaparral. Savory spices and star anise meld with mineral, graphite, bay, and laurel reflective of the rocky Northern California terrain. With finely structured... more

This 2021 Cuvee 32 is the 24th vintage of this blend for Trentadue Winery. Eve... This 2021 Cuvee 32 is the 24th vintage of this blend for Trentadue Winery. Every vintage has a uniquely different blend determined by the best expression of its components and how they work together. The winery's young Montepulciano has become an... more

This a Syrah leading, Rhone style blend made for pure indulgence. India Ink is... This a Syrah leading, Rhone style blend made for pure indulgence. India Ink is rich, full, oak driven and hedonistic. We select barrels and wine lots to create a blend that is deep purple in color, loaded with blue-black fruit aromas, and is meaty,... more

F/Red was conceived as a project to produce and blend an equally flavorful and... F/Red was conceived as a project to produce and blend an equally flavorful and distinctive red counterpart using Cabernet Sauvignon as the base variety. Blend: 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc, 9% Syrah, 2% Merlot, 2% Malbec. more

This dark purple wine has complex aromas of black cherry, spice, plum, cassis,... This dark purple wine has complex aromas of black cherry, spice, plum, cassis, blueberry, oak and vanilla. This is a medium bodied wine with spicy dark fruit flavors of berry, plum, cherry, oak and vanilla. Lush and juicy this wine has beautiful... more

Everything is better with bubbles! Sunny Bubbly delights with flavors of fresh... Everything is better with bubbles! Sunny Bubbly delights with flavors of fresh strawberry and watermelon wrapped in a package of lovely, fine bubbles and a crisp, refreshing finish. We are all born to sparkle. Zero sugar, low alcohol, low calorie and... more

This wine delivers big, rich black fruit flavors and spice at a very attractiv... This wine delivers big, rich black fruit flavors and spice at a very attractive price. Blend: 32% Syrah, 23% Grenache, 16% Sangiovese, 12% Zinfandel, 12% Merlot, 5% Alvarelhao more

Tortoise Creek Merlot has a deep color and rich aromas of black cherriesand pl... Tortoise Creek Merlot has a deep color and rich aromas of black cherriesand plums, accented by herb aromas and spice flavors It is round, rich and ripe with soft tannins. An ideal pairing with grilled or smoked meats, burgers, pastas and soft cheeses.... more

Aromas of cherry preserves, dark chocolate and cola with spicy notes of licori... Aromas of cherry preserves, dark chocolate and cola with spicy notes of licorice, cardamom, cracked pepper and sandalwood. The bright and vibrant entry accentuates flavors of Bing cherry, fresh blueberries and allspice that linger into a creamy, rich... more

The 2019 vintage for Hgiii is a knockout - an unequivocal example of how this ... The 2019 vintage for Hgiii is a knockout - an unequivocal example of how this expansive, rich and deeply textured wine overdelivers. Tony’s ingenious blend, the core trio of varieties all offer distinction and harmony to the final blend: Merlot leads... more

The 2021 Estate Red opens with savory aromas of black cherry, black raspberry,... The 2021 Estate Red opens with savory aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, cigar box, and black tea. The palate is dense and rich with layers of dark chocolate and spices, framed by velvety tannins. Blend: 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Malbec, 21%... more