Limited in production and finessed with meticulously-executed artisan winemaking techniques, wines from J. Lohr Vineyards Series showcase the highest-caliber fruit from small vineyard enclaves nestled in the world-class winegrowing regions. Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon Winery: J. Lohr Region: Paso Robles Year: 2007 Special Designation: Hilltop Price: 30-35 Review: A luxurious nose of cherry, blackberry, plum, ...
Clearly defining its mountain heritage “The Viking” shows a pedigree of intense Cabernet fruit which speaks of its unique limestone soil and precarious canyon slope. Planted on Paso Robles Westside, some 14 miles from the cooling Pacific Ocean, its 1,600 foot elevation and 30 degree slope guarantee low yields of highly aromatic blue skinned ...
Bent Creek is dedicated to making fine wines from the grapes of Livermore Valley vineyards. Visitors are invited to enjoy quality, handcrafted wines in a serene setting that seems miles away from the pressures of civilization. Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon Winery: Bent Creek Region: Livermore Valley Year: 2007 Special Designation: (none) Price: 20-25 Review: On ...
True to the lively spirit of the old west and Galante Vineyards’ “Cowboy Philosophy,” they offer us a Cabernet you could drink because you enjoy the wine or simply because you get a kick out of the name. Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon Winery: Galante Vineyards Region: Monterey, Carmel Valley Year: 2007 Special Designation: “Kiss Ass” ...
While Cabernet Sauvignon is a relatively undiscovered varietal for Dry Creek Valley, surprisingly there are actually more acres planted to Cabernet than Zinfandel. The combination of ideal soils, steep hillsides, and sloping benchlands provide the perfect setting for Cabernet grapes to thrive. Bright cherry and blackberry fruit, framed with floral and spice elements, speak ...
In 1989, Agustin Huneeus and his wife Valeria Huneeus found the property that would become Quintessa, a remarkable estate in the heart of the renowned Rutherford appellation of Napa Valley. With 280 acres, it was the last great undeveloped property in Napa Valley and had all the characteristics of a great wine estate: rolling hills, ...
The North Coast appellation, which covers Napa, Sonoma and Lake Counties, is renowned for the depth and richness of its Cabernet Sauvignon. Having access to a larger region offers the winemaker the luxury to choose the best grapes in order to create a balanced wine with lush fruit and firm tannins. The majority of the ...
After retiring from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1967, Norman (Bud) Robinson and wife Helen (Dinky) Robinson purchased 78 acres in the Napa Valley. An idea of vineyards was planted by friends and neighbors Nathan Fay and Father Tom Turnbull and that was all it took to get the Robinsons inspired. Grape(s): Cabernet ...
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