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From the first aroma to the long finish, this wine is a quiet jewel. The ’96 vintage was overshadowed by the bold wines of the following year, yet like so many ’96 wines, this Cab has style and finesse. Smooth, rich flavors of cassis, vanilla, cherry, toasty oak and a hint of dark chocolate overlay a touch of cedar, tar and minerals. This wine reflects the hillside terroir that produces outstanding Cab grapes year after year. It has a structure built to last, yet when the wine reveals itself, a silky, smooth texture brings forth a host of flavors, including a long finishes that leaves you both satisfied and wanting more.

Tropical notes of guava and passion fruit entice the nose while round flavors of strawberries and melon with hints of rhubarb adorn the body. Crisp lime rind with a dash of honey frames the finish. Enjoy this one by the pool!

This rich, ruby hued delights presents aromas of violets that envelope into creamy flavors of cherry mocha with a vanilla clove finish. This wine is ready to drink now or will lay down for up to 8 years.

Vanilla, toasty oak and cedar mix with a hint of perfectly ripened fruit to form intriguing aromatic layers. A smooth, rich velvety mouthfeel of sweet cherries, black currants, cedar and vanilla with subtle notes of eucalyptus create a lush taste sensation. This well-constructed wine is an excellent complement to prime rib and other hearty cuisine.

Sweet aromas of clove, maple and black currant entice the nose while rich supple tannins embrace the mouth. The finish is abundant with ripe cherry, licorice and nuances of vanilla bean with hints of spice.

Gold Medal – 2004 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition. Gold Medal – 2004 West Coast Wine Competition. “Highly Recommended” – California Grapevine, Oct.–Nov. 2003. “Recommended” – Santé Magazine, May 2004. Textbook Zinfandel. Aromas of ripe plums, white pepper and allspice open to flavors of jammy blackberries and raspberries with just a touch of cardamom. Opulently textured with integrated tannins and a long, bitter chocolate and cinnamon finish. Sip it by a roaring winter fire or with a hearty meal. The glow on your face as you enjoy this wine won’t just be from the warmth of the surroundings.

Silver Medal – 2004 Riverside International Wine Competition. Silver Medal – 2004 Los Angeles County Fair Wine Competition. Sweet anise and earth aromas lead to toffee and cedar flavors over a rich, extracted mid-palate. The finish is long and balanced, integrating roasted oak and tobacco flavors with the lush tannins.

A cornucopia of berries, licorice and violets in the nose reveals an intoxicatingly fleshy masculine body of sweet chocolate, cassis, and spice in the palate. The finish is round and plush with lasting fruity aromas accented by oak.

Gold Medal, 2002 Riverside International Wine Competition Wow! Our ’97 Reserve Cabernet is concentrated, complex and elegant. This intense wine fills your nose and palate with classic Cabernet flavors. It offers rich sweet oak, smoky black currants, dark raspberries and black cherries mixed with cedar. Add in a hint of tobacco, sage and a minerally quality characteristic of mountain fruit from the Dry Creek area. Enjoy some now, and cellar more for years of future enjoyment.

Aromas of ginger, toffee and cherry leads to a coffee bean, mocha and spice tea infused mid-palate. The mouth impression is loaded with plush tannins and finishes with leather, smoke and hints of tobacco.

The gentle aromas of cherry and raspberry mingle with hints of black pepper, caramelized vanilla and cigar box. Intense, concentrated flavors of jammy black raspberry and blackberry blend with spicy pepper and hints of cloves, nutmeg and cherry pie. The wine’s firm structure is framed in a full, rich texture, a smooth, rounded middle and layers of robust flavors. A stellar cellar candidate.

This Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel displays classic aromas of perfectly ripened raspberry and cranberry with a slight dusting of white pepper. The flavors of concentrated raspberry fused with vanilla and white pepper start with the first sip and linger through to the spicy finish. With layers of richness and a full mouthfeel, this elegant wine has endless flavors and finesse.

Aromas of black cherries, cassis jam and maple syrup dominate the nose with luscious ripe tannins framing the body. This full-figured Zinfandel finishes with black plum jam, cacao, vanilla and a touch of spice.

Creamy vanillin oak, red ripe raspberries and a touch of black pepper blend to create alluring Zin aromas. Luscious berry flavors flow across the palate intertwined with a touch of cocoa. Ideally balanced and velvety smooth with a tannic backbone. A wine that is built to last, but this temptress will be hard to resist

Concentrated crème de cassis liqueur with essence of nutmeg, cloves and allspice in the nose. A rich and dense body frames this most delectable Late Harvest Zinfandel, finishing with dark cacao and butterscotch flavors.

Raspberry Jam aromas accented with cinnamon and caramel delight the nose, while spicy hot peppers, brown sugar and Mexican chocolate grace the palate. Lush tannin structure with hints of roasted almonds frame this well-balanced Dry Creek Zinfandel.

Silver Medal – 2004 The Press Democrat's North of the Gate Wine Competition. Silver Medal – 2004 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition. The nose speaks of blueberries and violets while the palate has traces of red chilies and cayenne pepper. The finish is long and in balance, integrating the roasted oak and bright berry flavors with the fine tannins and crisp acidity.