90+ Point Wines: California

If Abreu has a core, it is undoubtedly Madrona Ranch. It was the first property David fell for, and developed, back in the 1980s. The canyons and curves that snake through the site, the soils that range from red Aiken to white... Read More

Offers distinctive sassafras and wild herb aromas, quickly backed up by gently steeped plum, currant and raspberry fruit flavors. Picks up warm earth and tobacco notes, with a racy iron streak buried deeply on the finish. Delivering... Read More

White flowers, cloves and mint wrap around layers of plush dark fruit in a sensual, mysterious Grenache of the very highest level. Despite its size, the Pandora is more refined than the straight Grenache.

Blend: 90% Grenache,... Read More

The story of this wine is much more a whoops, than it is an ahah! Lorraine and I had been building a home for our family that started soon after our engagement to each other and went on for 17 years... It was a massive and astonishingly... Read More

Fermentation of Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon occurs in both open and closed top fermenters. Certain lots are allowed to macerate on their skins for up to three weeks following fermentation. This technique produces a wine with softer,... Read More

Fermentation of Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon occurs in both open and closed top fermenters. Certain lots are allowed to macerate on their skins for up to three weeks following fermentation. This technique produces a wine with softer,... Read More

Lucky Well Vineyard is perched at the very top of Stoetz Ridge, the land mass that divides the true Sonoma Coast from the Russian River Valley. As such, the wine made from this site always expresses qualities from both regions:... Read More

Classic Beau Vigne single vineyard 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petite Verdot. The 2018 is an intense ruby red color and the concentration is almost impenetrable. Bouquet of berry spice dominated by blackberry.... Read More

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Juliet is blended of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. It has a very deep purple-black color and gives up intense creme de cassis. Firm tannins and a compelling line of... Read More

ON THE NOSE: Boysenberries, kirsch, dark chocolates, blueberries, granular rock
ON THE PALATE: Savory blackberry fruit, maraschino cherry, fennel, graphite
BLEND: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot

Deep purple garnet in color with lavish aromas of warm blackberry pie, raspberry, licorice, and white pepper. Bold and sophisticated on the palate with flavors of dry cherry, crushed lavender, and chocolate covered blueberries.... Read More

This year EE carries the Tench Vineyard designate. They have taken a special block, 2A, which has an incredible red, rocky soil and the winemaker used it as the anchor. In a lineup of past vintages, this wine most resembles the... Read More

Ontogeny! In 2015, the Ontogeny blend has more Tench Cabernet as its major component than ever before. This ratcheted up the red fruit profile and the aromatics. Like all of the Tench wines, this is fruit driven, but the Cabernet... Read More

Jeb Dunnuck: 97 Points

In 2017, we used more Tenchand Sugarloaf than ever before to make sure that Ontogeny had the richness and depth that it has become known for. Sugarloaf Mountain Cabernet Franc was perfect for this, lending... Read More

A bold, rich, expressive style, brimming with ripe, juicy blackberry, wild berry, currant and plum flavors, revealing a carpet of intense, supple tannins and a pretty scent of mocha and vanilla bean. Cabernet Franc and Merlot.... Read More

Notably rich and juicy, with tiers of blackberry, dusty earth and black licorice, showing cedar-scented tannins that impart a measure of refinement. Ends slightly trim, offering savory herb and dusty earth notes. Cabernet Franc,... Read More

The 2016 Sugarloaf is better than any of the previous vintages. Drop the mic, walk off. Good night.

Blend: 55% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot

The Sugarloaf Mountain Proprietary Red is back for 2018 and it is a true anomaly. In the Bevan portfolio, this wine is always the last to come around and show its stuff. Once this wine was put in tank it was off to the races.... Read More

Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon has massive blue fruit qualities. The textures are pure Tench: massive and lively.

The resulting wine is fantastic with aromas of clove, cranberry, raspberry, coffee, cinnamon, black pepper, and coco nibs. Gloriously pure notes of boysenberry, graphite, blackberry, coffee, and dark chocolate soar from the glass... Read More

Cain Concept—The Benchland is vinified and aged exactly like the Cain Five, but the core of this wine is Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the classical “benchlands” that have defined the greatness of the Napa Valley... Read More

Caymus has a signature style that is dark in color, with rich fruit and ripe tannins – as approachable in youth as in maturity. Since its founding in 1972, Caymus has become renowned as a consistent leader in the production... Read More

Caymus has a signature style that is dark in color, with rich fruit and ripe tannins – as approachable in youth as in maturity. Since its founding in 1972, Caymus has become renowned as a consistent leader in the production... Read More

Caymus has a signature style that is dark in color, with rich fruit and ripe tannins – as approachable in youth as in maturity. Since its founding in 1972, Caymus has become renowned as a consistent leader in the production... Read More