2019 United States Wine

From master winemaker Paul Hobbs. Crafted from declassified lots of the exceptional vineyards used in making his super-premium Cabs, aged 21 months in oak and bottled unfined and unfiltered. Aromas of cherry and smoky oak, lead... Read More

This lush and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon initially displays aromas of plum, blackberry and cranberry, followed by bay leaf, sage and white pepper. Flavors of black currant, black cherry, herbes de Provence, mocha and fine leather... Read More

Checking in at 13.9% alcohol and revealing a deep purple hue as well as incredible aromatics of pure cr me de cassis, scorched earth, graphite, bouquet garni, and hints of plum, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness carrying... Read More

Lush, with boysenberry, plum and blackberry compote flavors liberally laced with licorice snap and sweet spice accents. Reveals a glimmer of graphite on the finish to keep it honest. For the hedonist crowd.

A balanced red blend of jammy fruit flavors like black cherry and blackberries with soft tannins.

The nose is of toasted lime zest and soft tropicals. The midpalette is citrus-driven leading to a finish of coconut, papaya, and lime

This is one of the most fascinating and delicious reds we’ve tasted all year. Its very pure flavors are a wild kaleidoscope of everything from kirsch to cocoa to cardamon and vanilla. The velvety texture is wrapped around... Read More

Made from 100% Blaufrankisch from the Van Duzer Corridor, this complex Blaufränkisch offers soft mouthfeel, with flavors of black pepper, dark berry and baking spice. It's rich and powerful, but balanced by nice acidity.... Read More

Light in ripeness and light in the mouth, this has flavors of citrus fruit, lemon peel and fresh salad greens. The acidity has been kept in check, so the overall balance is excellent. It's a good choice for a light supper... Read More

"Insignia has a beautiful deep garnet hue with incredible depth and concentration. Aromas of freshly crushed blueberries and blackberries intertwined with baking spices, cigar box and attractive floral notes are followed by seamless... Read More

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is mostly Martini clone from the core of the estate. A heady, ample wine, the 2019 is endowed with striking opulence. Blackberry jam, chocolate, spice, new leather, licorice and mocha shows tremendous... Read More

The Turkey Run Vineyard is our farthest east property on Keuka Lake and is just over 1½ acres. The wine from this parcel is beautifully balanced with a lovely medley of fruit flavors. Pairs beautifully with a fresh seafood... Read More

100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford with grapes sourced by consulting winemaker Ray Coursen of Elyse Winery off a distinct plot of land on the valley floor. Layered and restrained in style, with vivid flavors of cedar, roasted... Read More

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 6% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, is prances out of the glass with vibrant blackberries, redcurrant jelly and cassis... Read More

The 2019 Cabernets are the best wines we have made to date. The weather being as mild as it was allowed for excellent development of phenolics and flavors retention of great acidity. The wines are already showing great structure... Read More

This lush bottling delivers concentrated aromas of red, black and blue fruits, along with cigar, tobacco leaf and chicory. The palate repeats those notes and interweaves cumin, dried sage, orange zest, bittersweet chocolate and... Read More

Ramey Wine Cellars, founded in 1996 by David Ramey, has become a cornerstone of California winemaking by blending Old World craftsmanship with the distinctive terroirs of Sonoma and Napa. David Ramey’s pioneering techniques,... Read More

The dark brooding aromatics from this wine come from one of the best vintages in Napa Valley this decade. A beautiful blend of dense lilac and violets with dark raspberry and fresh cassis on the nose. This wine has notes of ripe,... Read More

Aged in 50% new and 50% second-use American Oak from the Duncan family's The Oak cooperage in Higbee, Missouri. Matt Duncan joined me for my tasting, and he says the Petit Verdot in the blend, of which there is 0.4%, is co-fermented... Read More

Toasty oak frames and adds depth to dark fruit aromas of blackberry, plum, and black cherry, leady into intriguing notes of cocoa, cassis, pepper berry, and cedar. Black fruit dominates the entry followed by plum and black cherry... Read More