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A perennial favorite of our wine club - this is a delicious example of that "other" Cabernet, which is actually a much older grape variety than Cabernet Sauvignon. One of the most aromatic offerings of a very aromatic wine we have made here at Yorkville Cellars. Floral notes with oriental spice and sandalwood to compliment. Red currant and tart cherry fruit, this is a crisp, vibrant wine with clean acidity and a light note of wood in the finish. SILVER Medal, Mendocino County Fair

The 2001 vintage is proving more and more to be one of those very special years. The Wine Enthusiast rated our Cab 88 points "highly recommended" and wrote, "A rich, ripe wine with big flavors of blackberries and chocolate." We think the Merlot in the blend also adds a hint of mint. Drink now or cellar for 3 to 5 years, if you can wait. Five SILVER Medals: S.F. Chronicle, New World Int'l, Riverside Int'l, California State Fair, North of the Gate Wine Competition. Plus Four BRONZE Medals: Pacific Rim Int'l, L.A. County Fair, Mendocino County Fair, West Coast Wine Competition.

A proprietor’s blend made after doing many blending trials and hand choosing our very best barrels of Semillon (50%) and Sauvignon Blanc (50%). It is a classic wine made in the tradition of the Graves style Bordeaux Blanc. Our special Queen of white wine is 100% barrel fermented and was aged for 10 months in small French oak barrels before bottling to add great complexity. Some people say this is "the white wine for red wine drinkers." We often hear comments that our Eleanor is one of the most interesting and complex Californian white wines. Filled with apricot skin and citrus flavors with tangerine, pineapple and lemon-grass. Aromas of candied grapefruit peel, green apple and vanilla. Ultra-clean finish, rich mouthfeel. This wine is a meal, but also compliments shellfish, sushi and teriyaki.

We’re seeing more and more Malbec on the shelves in fine wine shops – mostly from Argentina, where they have 40,466 acres planted. In Bordeaux in southwestern France where it originated, Malbec is a traditional blending grape. Regretably, there are only 970 bearing Malbec acres (compared to 71,536 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon) out of a total of 440,296 acres of vineyard in California. We're certainly happy that we have some! As usual, a mouthful of yummy fruit favors star here, featuring plum, blueberry and currant. Notes of violet pastille and candied fruits on the nose. Full bodied, with a texture so thick it should be put on a diet. But a cranberry tang and dusty tannins give it a friendly finish.

A very fine, well-balanced wine with a great aromatic quality up-front. Light, dusty aromas with a note of cherry and spice, followed by violet pastille and blueberry/cherry fruit flavors. Lovely, lingering touch of sweet oak in the finish. This is a relatively light Merlot. We think this is an extremely versatile wine that will go very nicely with a wide range of foods. SILVER Medal, San Francisco International Wine Competition

Never tasted a Petit Verdot? You’re not alone. It is unique and seldom seen. There are only 895 bearing acres (compared to 71,536 of Cabernet Sauvignon) of it out of a total vineyard acreage of 440,296 in California. It is a late ripening grape, usually our last to be picked. A complex offering, needing a bit of time to find its peak. Mid-palate has raspberry and red cherry fruit. Almost Chianti-bright structure with a light, tannin touch in the finish. Pairs well with grilled meats but try it with lasagna or baked ziti as well.

Our Richard the Lion-Heart is carefully blended, using the very best barrels of our certified organic estate grown grapes including five varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. This is one of less than a dozen California wines that actually has all five of the classic Bordeaux red varietals in the blend. Our Richard is always deceptively soft, yet complex and features a long, smooth finish. Wine critics typically compare it favorably to wines at twice the price and even more, so it represents great Mendocino "bang for the buck." This wine is amazing. How could it not be? The five separate component wines in the blend won 23 medals, including 2 Double-Golds and 2 Gold Medals. Elegance and balance are the heart of this blend. Aromas of chocolate cherries with hint of mint, baking spice and vanilla. Rich black cherry fruit mid palate finishes with smooth, firm tannins. An exception wine from an exceptional vintage.

Barrel fermented and opulently textured this is our flagship wine. Extended time in the barrel has produced one of the most aromatic offerings we have bottled. Fresh flavors of nectarine and apricot plus a hint of lemon grass in the finish. This is definitely not one of those thin, watery S.B.'s. This latest wine in our series of award winning releases is from our oldest vineyard - planted in 1982. A refreshing first glass in the evening and a wonderful complement to seafood.

With limited plantings in California, it is becoming difficult to find Semillon bottled separately. However this is our twelfth consecutive vintage release. Complex aromas, showing a light nut (almond?) note, and tart pineapple with a hint of hay/herbs. Pineapple and citrus fruit, perhaps a note of quince or spiced pear. Lovely thick texture mid-palate with a tangy finish shot through with lime zest. We'll be entering this wine into the Mendocino County Crab Festival early next year to see if we can win the trophy again for the best wine to have with crab.