Napa Valley, California

14.8% ABV

The Obsidian vineyard sits in the heart of the Napa Valley AVA, bounded by the Silverado Trail, the Napa River and Selby Creek. Fruit from this vineyard comprises 70-percent of the blend. The remaining 30-percent is from the historic Pocai vineyard in Calistoga. Balanced acidity, with dark, layered fruit propel the elegance of this consistent Napa Valley gem. Aged 18 months in French Oak.

Limited Availability

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Sonoma, California

14.9% ABV

90% Zinfandel – 10% Petite Sirah 

Dark ruby color and deeply brilliant purple tones imbue this wine. Ample dark berry aromas, enhanced by light smoky notes and balanced tannins and acid pervade the palate with each taste. Blackberry flavor on the finish.   ​

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Napa Valley, California

14.9% ABV

30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Petite Sirah, 20 % Petite Verdot, 10% Rockpile Zinfandel. 

Encore after encore, this proprietary blend never fails to satisfy. Refined melodies of black-plum, dark berries and coffee notes are enhanced by balanced tannins and acidity. Pair with music! Obsidian and Rockpile Vineyards. Aged 18 months in French oak.​

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Napa Valley, California

14.9% ABV

Full bodied, rich, and exquisitely balanced with aromas of dark berries, mocha and spice on the nose. Ready to drink now, yet with the pedigree to age gracefully. Petite Verdot and Petite Sirah grapes are blended with the Cabernet Sauvignon to create a perfect wine. Aged 14 months in French oak.​

Limited Availability

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Sonoma & Napa Valley, California

14.9% ABV

90% Zinfandel – 10% Petite Sirah. Integrates outstanding zinfandel blocks from these two stellar AVA’s: Rockpile and Obsidian​. Enhanced with a sweet kiss of the deep, dark body and depth of the Branham Rockpile Petite Sirah.

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Rogue Valley, Oregon

12.8% ABV

Medium blush in color with a nose of white peach and delicate florals. On the palate, it brings a lively symphony of stone fruit, green apple and raspberry.

Stone fruit and floral notes make for a delightful pairing with summer salads, grilled or raw seafood and pasta dishes. Bright acidity also makes for a fun pairing with spicier fare like your favorite summer Thai dishes.

Sonoma County, California

14.5% ABV

Produced from fruit grown in Alexander Valley, Knights Valley, and Dry Creek Valley Sonoma County’s premier appellations for this variety. Nicely balanced red cherry and red raspberry aromas. Loaded with red berry fruit flavors with a touch of caramel, dark chocolate, and toasty oak. Well-structured, smoothly textured, and medium bodied. White pepper and spice in the finish. ​

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Dry Creek Valley, California

14.5% ABV

A velvety wine with layers of complex aromas. Chocolate spice, dark berries, coffee, caramel, and cedar. A fleshy mouthfeel is followed by flavors of bright, upfront, red fruit, a structured mid-palate and a firm backbone of ripe tannins. This wine has impressive length and a lasting, elegant finish. ​

Mendocino County, California

14.5% ABV

Paying tribute to his legacy, Girasole vineyards created “Charlie’s Blend”: a delectable union of Merlot, Cabernet, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel grown on our family’s three certified organic vineyard sites. Compliments of the Petite Sirah and Merlot, this wine displays a rich, deep ruby color in the glass. It opens with alluring aromas of ripe boysenberry, light caramel and roasted pine nuts. On the palate flavors of raspberry, toasted marshmallow and hints of vanilla tempt the tastebuds. The well integrated tannins on this medium bodied red deliver a silky smooth mouthfeel, and the finish is long and layered.​

92 PTS Wine & Spirits Magazine

89 PTS Wine Enthusiast

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Mendocino County, California

14.5% ABV

A lively, fruit forward wine with plum and pomegranate aromas. On the palate it is medium bodied and well balanced with herb & spice flavors complementing the fruit. A touch of oak adds structure and complexity, and 10% Sangiovese contributes bright cherry fruit and spice. ( 75% Cabernet / 18% Merlot / 7 % Zinfandel) 

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Mendocino County, California

14% ABV

Bright and lively, primarily fermented in stainless steel to preserve the pineapple and Granny Smith apple character of the fruit. A small portion fermented in older oak barrels, adding subtle notes of vanilla and apple pie spice. Balanced fruit flavors make it a versatile food wine.

88 PTS – Wine Enthusiast

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Mendocino County, California

12.5% ABV

Enticing aromas of lychee, honeysuckle and lemon drops. On the palate it is crisp and lively with fresh white peach and kiwi notes. Sweet, but not syrupy or cloying.   

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Mendocino County, California

13.5% ABV

100% Pinot Blanc). Deep straw in color with aromas of lemon curd and fresh cut melon. Crisp nectarine, honeysuckle and wet stone flavors mingle with subtle mineral notes. This lovely wine leaves your palate feeling bright and refreshed!

90 PTS – Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Best Buys 2020

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Mendocino County, California

14% ABV

Medium garnet in color with aromas of dried cranberry, sweetened rhubarb and hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. On the palate flavors of light caramel, red cherries and licorice integrate delicately with the soft tannins and smooth viscosity, leaving you with the perfect balance of fruit and oak.

88 PTS – Wine Enthusiast

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Mendocino County, California

13% ABV

Pale pink in color, with aromas of fresh strawberries, rose petals and passion fruit. On the palate, this wine is crisp and clean, with refreshing acidity. Subtle flavors of strawberry, raspberry, white peach, and citrus.

Delicately fruity, this blend of 51% Pinot Noir and 49% Zinfandel delivers a bright, balanced wine that will appeal to a wide range of rosé lovers.

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Mendocino County, California

14.5% ABV

Brilliant violet- tinged color. Medium bodied with raspberry, tart cherry and red candy flavors.  Aged with minimal oak contact, this wine is truly representative of our vineyard. It’s lively fruit flavors and nice acidity make it a great foil for rich dishes. 

91 Points – East Meets West Wine Competition ​

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Mendocino County, California

14.8% ABV

Girasole Zinfandel bursts from the glass with aromas of fresh Bing cherry, blackberry, and boysenberry, followed by the palate-pleasing flavors of ripe purple and red fruits. The texture is plush and silky, with tannins that lend just enough structure to support the warm, fruity vanilla and spicy white peppercorn base.

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Mendocino County, California

12.5% ABV

78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Petite Sirah, 6% Merlot. Black cherry flavors and plenty of supple tannins. Barrel aging in neutral 60-gallon oak. 

About Il Cuore WInery

Mendocino County, California

14.1% ABV

Fresh with apple and pear flavors, with floral nuances. Cold fermentation in stainless steel and small components of barrel fermentation -neutral oak. 

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Mendocino County, California

14.3% ABV

Mild aroma suggesting dark cherries with a woodsy and peppery note. Medium-bodied and supple on the palate, with flavors of ripe berries, plums, and black pepper.

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Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California

14.5% ABV

This Cabernet Sauvignon is characterized by a beautiful rich nose with generous bright fruit and deep, concentrated, multi-layered aromas of dark red cherry, blackberries, licorice, and caramel. Espresso and cassis mingle with hints of dark chocolate and tobacco. Well-integrated elements of sweet oak and vanilla carefully complement the fruit flavors and the round, rich silky middle. 22 months in French oak. ​

About Optima Winery

Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California

14.5% ABV

Characterized by a beautiful rich nose with generous bright fruit and deep, concentrated, multi-layered aromas of dark red cherry, blackberries, licorice, and caramel. Espresso and cassis mingle with hints of dark chocolate and tobacco. Well-integrated elements of sweet oak and vanilla carefully complement the fruit flavors and the round, rich silky middle. Supple on the palate, yet with a weighty, fruity mouthfeel and a medium tannic finish. 22 months in French Oak.

Available in 6-packs.

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Knights Valley AVA, Sonoma, California

14.5% ABV

This wine has beautiful scents of rose petal, cocoa, dark cherry, and mocha which float from the dark, inky, ruby-red body. The tannins are all-encompassing, and along with medium acidity, delivers great balance and finesse. The intense
palate shows flavors of black cherries, raspberries, leather, tobacco, vanilla, and anise. The long finish is marked by a touch of dark chocolate and caramel which provide a perfect balance.

Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California

14.9% ABV

This is a big dense, full-flavored rendition of one of Sonoma County’s most scarce and special red wine grapes. Its blackberry and blueberry aromas are balanced by rich sweet oak and vanilla. Elusive blue fruit takes on layers of flavors and spice in the glass, becoming densely mouth-coating and intensely rich on the finish. The berry fruit is integrated seamlessly into a lush background of youthful tannins, with the flavors blending together in a rich, broad, big mouth filling long finish. 15 months in French Oak. ​

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Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California

14.9% ABV

With an Incredible aromatic bouquet, exuberant in fruit, explosive in wild berry, blackberry, cocoa and spiced coffee flavors that sink deep into the palate. Wonderfully bright and briary in the mouth, with lively acidity giving structure to the intense decadent flavors of chocolate, white pepper, mocha and plum flavors that are rich, deep and long-lasting. Absolutely delicious. Sweet creamy vanilla oak adds polish to the rich velvety tannins and spicy powerful finish. 16 months in French oak.​

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Oregon

13.8% ABV

This Pinot Noir is balanced with supple tannins, earthy tones, and rich notes of red plum, rhubarb, and vanilla. Vegan.

Every bottle of this lovely Pinot Noir plants 35 sq ft of bee habitat on farms across North America.

About Proud Pour

California

14.5% ABV

An insiders’ find. Longtime Napa Valley winemakers make personal side deals with top vineyard owners to make an artistic, mouth-filling hillside Napa Valley Cab at an reasonable price to share with their friends. Always well-crafted and charming, with many layers of flavors, refined texture, and mouthwatering finish. Vibrant flavors of blackberry, black cherry and Bordeaux-like rose petal. In-the-know buyers look for the secret code on the back label to decode the mountain this wine hails from.

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Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California

14.5% ABV

Ripe red fruits, dried cranberries, eucalyptus and barrel spice attributes will hit your nose. On the palate the entry is smooth and elegant with concentrated flavors of cherry pie, baking spice and candied red fruits. A pinot with substantial palate weight and a long finish that will age beautifully. ​

Limited Production: 56 Cases Produced

About Red Thread Vineyards

Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California

14.5% ABV

Black licorice, ripe blackberry and fresh leather are the first fragrances that hit your nose. On the palate this robust mountain wine shows strong age able tannins, ripe plums and cassis. An estate blend that showcases Summit Lake Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah woven together in mountain majesty. ​

Limited Production: 225 cases produced

92 PTS – Vinuous

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Napa Valley, California

14.8% ABV

Our unique Howell Mountain growing conditions produce concentrated Cabernet fruit that shows both complexity and elegance. Aromas of black cherry, blackberry, cassis and dark espresso, with underlying crushed granite and floral notes of rose petal and violets. Rich, black and red fruit flavors are wide and deep. Smooth, complex tannins carry flavors of black pepper, blackberry, cassis, and minerality. Estate grown, produced and bottled. Drink now or age 20+ years

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Napa Valley, California

These beautiful but difficult growing conditions produce concentrated and spicy Zinfandel fruit that shows great balance, complexity and elegance. Rich dark blackberry and black cherry fruit  with hints of white pepper and spice. Complex and supple tannins with generous amounts of minerality. 

Estate grown, produced and bottled.

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Willamette Valley, Oregon

13.9% ABV

This elegant Chardonnay is produced from grapes exclusively from our Olson Estate Vineyard in the Dundee Hills AVA. The wine was fermented and aged for 17 months in almost 30% new French oak, giving this wine amazing depth and complexity. The aroma begins with a blend of Meyer lemon and baked apples. These sweet and juicy flavors extend to the palate with a subtle brightness, all framed by just a touch of oak.

About Torii Mor Winery

Willamette Valley, Oregon

13.7% ABV

The winemaker’s reserve is a blend of Torii Mor’s most esteemed vineyard sites throughout the Willamette Valley, blended to perfection by Winemaker Jacques Tardy and then aged for 17 months in 22% new French oak. This complex wine is full of concentrated fruit flavors of cherry and berry with a touch of oak and earthiness. An intense mid-palate reveals more of these flavors complimented by rich tannins and complexity. 

Limited Availability

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Willamette Valley, Oregon

13.7% ABV

Three of the top vineyard sites in the Dundee Hills are blended together to create this luscious wine. Winemaker, Jacques Tardy aged this wine for 18 months in 26% new French oak and bottled un-fined and un-filtered. The iron-rich volcanic soils from these vineyards is evident in the intense flavors of dark cherry and blackberry with slight hints of rose petal and lilac. A lengthy finish of dark chocolate and complex notes of spice and earth round out this special wine. Drink now, but this wine will definitely benefit from 5 – 7 years of cellaring.

Limited Availability

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Willamette Valley, Oregon

13.7% ABV

The Olson Estate Vineyard, planted in 1972, brings wines of complexity and elegance with every vintage. Fermented in large wood tanks and then aged for 10 months in 33% new French oak, racked into neutral barrels and then bottled un-fined and un-filtered. This beauty has a vibrant aroma of floral notes, berries and a sweet vanilla and tobacco note. The forward fruit on the palate carries through the velvety texture and extends into the long, juicy finish. Beautiful now, but cellaring another 5 years will show more complexity.   

Limited Availability  

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Willamette Valley, Oregon

13% ABV

This Pinot Gris displays a light golden color, a rich forward aroma of fresh pears, ripe apples with honeysuckle floral notes. The flavors show a bright, refreshing acidity, followed by a light sweetness and fruity notes of ripe apples and pears and delicate aromatic spice notes. The wine texture is juicy, rich and mouth-filling. The finish is bright, rich, with a long fruity-sweet finish. 

LIVE Certification& LEED Gold Certification​

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Willamette Valley, Oregon

13.1% ABV

This Pinot Noir has rich aromas of wild flowers and roses, mixed in with complex red and dark berries, including cherries. A sweet and spicy flavor with fresh acidity that enhances the rich and complex fruity center of sweet darker berries and cherries, the mid palate carries on that velvet-fruity goodness to a long, enjoyable aftertaste. The mouthfeel is rich and elegant. The finish is very long, sweet, with the complexity of fruit, juicy tannins and a hint of spices.

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Willamette Valley, Oregon

12.7% ABV

Produced from Pinot Noir grapes sourced from atop Winkler Vineyard in the Yamhill Carlton AVA, this wine shines bright. The floral aroma with a hint of peach leads to refreshing acidity on the palate that is accentuated by flavors of strawberry, raspberry and juicy red cherries. These notes of fresh berries and cherry continue throughout the long and bright finish. It’s juicy and elegant with a chiseled, angular texture.​

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