Proprietors Red Wine Reserve List
Merlot, Sterling Vineyards, Napa ~ California
1999 Reserve 150~
This wine is a blend of the finest individual lots of Merlot from Sterling Vineyards. This intensely concentrated wine exhibits blackberry, cherry, & milk chocolate flavors that are framed by spicy vanilla oak characters & a rich, lingering finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sterling Vineyards, Napa ~ California
2000 Reserve 225~
This wine is a blend of the finest individual lots, chosen for their intensity of flavor & varietal concentration. The blend is meticulously assembled. Focusing on the synergy between Cabernet Sauvignon & dark chocolate flavors, framed by spicy vanilla oak characters & a rich, lingering finish define the style of this exquisite wine.
Three Palms Merlot, Sterling Vineyards, Napa ~ California
2001 Vintage 125~
Three Palms Vineyard is located just south of our winery where Selby Creek spills out of Dutch Henry Canyon. This unique vineyard owes it fine reputation to unusually rocky soils & its wines are recognizable for their intense raspberry & plum like qualities.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sterling Vineyards, Napa ~California
2000 Vintage 125~
Berry-like fruit aromas with cedar overtones highlight the dense, ripe fruit flavors & elegant finish of this wine. Aged in small oak barrels, this Cabernet Sauvignon is blended with small amounts of other Bordeaux varietals that help to accentuate its complexity.
Blend, Joseph Phelps Insignia, California
2000 Vintage 400~
This inquisitively bold Mega red is a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc, & 1% Malbec. Invigorate your senses!
Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Francis, Sonoma ~ California
Reserve 1999 170~
This Reserve Cab is produced from intense mountain fruit of the Nuns Canyon region situated high in the Mayacamas Mountain range overlooking Sonoma Valley. Aged in new oak barrels for two years, it combines stunning black fruit flavors with the dark, concentrated textures
Blend, Legacy, Alexander Valley ~ California
1999 Vintage 125~
Has a blend of 70.3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28.1% Merlot, & 1.6% Cabernet Franc Legacy. Named in memory of a man of integrity & honor, whose uncompromising desire for excellence in life with this wine.
1997 Vintage 200~
Has a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, & 17% Cabernet Franc Produced from Estate mountain grown grapes, Legacy is their ultimate expression of the art of winemaking.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Charles Krug, Napa ~ California
2002 Vintage 140~
This wine exhibits aromas of black pepper barrel spice & orange peel while soft supple tannins are married with ripe cherry & rich plum flavors.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Far Niente, Napa ~ California
2003 Vintage 225~
A visionary named Gil Nickel came to the valley & not only revived
Far Niente, but helped launch the movement to place Napa Valley wines among the best in the world. They have dedicated their winemaking efforts to producing estate Bottled Chardonnay & Cabernet, to making wine of uncompromised quality & to the art of winemaking in its highest form.
Cabernet Sauvignon, JESSUP CELLARS, Napa ~ California
2000 Vintage 125~
A full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, simple yet complex
Robert Mondavi Winery
Selection
Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi Winery, Napa ~ California
1998 Reserve 250~
The opulent fruit expression, elegant structure & long, welvety finish of their 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve come from vineyards selected as the finest of the vintage. The wine’s rich, complex layers of cassis, black cherry & berry have intriguing spice, mineral, licorice & forest nuances. A distinctive blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot, & 1% Petit Verdot.
1999 Reserve 220~
Gentle handcrafting including 17 month of aging in new French Château barrels, contributes depth & complexity to the rich dark fruit character of their vineyard.
2001 Reserve 200~
Intense dark fruit character as with all their Reserves have a mineral, violet & earthy truffle complexity. The muscular tannins are beautifully integrated, imparting both elegance & age ability. Aging in new French oak Château barrels wove oak spice & sensation of the plushest velvet through the lingering flavors
Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi Winery, Napa ~ California
1999 Vintage 125~
The cool 1999 vintage finishing in a Indian summer, gave their Cabernet Sauvignon grapes “hang time” on the vines for ripe velvety flavors. Aging for 18 months in French oak barrels seamlessly integrated the complex layers of cassis, blackberry, mocha & spices.
Silver Oak Cellars
Cabernet Sauvignon
~Napa Valley ~ 2000 Vintage 250~
~Alexander Valley ~ 2000 Vintage 220~
~Alexander Valley ~ 2001 Vintage 200~
~Napa Valley ~ 2002 Vintage 160~
Silver Oak Cellars was founded with a dedication to produce only one wine, Cabernet Sauvignon.” We have been steadfast to this commitment since 1972 our success derives from our uncompromising standards of grape growing & winemaking, combined with an extended aging program. The result is Silver Oak distinctive style of well developed bouquet, complexity & luscious flavors.
Cakebread Cellars
Napa Valley California, Cabernet Sauvignon
2001 Benchland Select 340~
The vineyard sources for this wine are the western side of the Napa Valley, tucked up near the valley floor. With 55% coming from Oakville & 45% from Rutherford Vineyards, we have set the base for an extraordinary wine. Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine ages 23 months in primarily new French oak barrels. The resulting wine has aromas of tarry blackberry & coffee, with flavors of blackberry, chocolate & fig. 100% Napa Valley
2002 Vintage 250~
This 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine distinguished by patience & persistence. Their years of working with advanced soil moister measurement techniques were rewarded as that experience enabled them to manage the vines to their optimum during the growing season. With a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, & 2% Cabernet Franc. This wine shows aromas of cocoa, blackberry & black tea while maintaining a balanced structure with firm tannins.
2003 Vintage 200~
This 2003 wine is a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 0.7% Cabernet Franc, & 0.3% Malbec. The grapes were all grown in prime Napa Valley vineyards. Their extra effort in the vineyards to let them reach peak maturity before being harvested was rewarded by a wine that has aromas of black cherry & dark chocolate with flavors of blackberry, plum, & fig.
2004 Vintage 180~
This Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon was blended with 12% merlot, & 1% Cabernet Franc reflects the fine quality of the 2004 vintage, which began early due to a warm late winter & concluded with one of the earliest Napa Valley Harvests on record. Aged 20 months in French oak barrels it exhibits enticing aromas of ripe blackberry & black cherry fruit, with rich, smooth flavors that combine the intensity & elegant characteristics of the finest Napa Valley wines.
2006 Vintage 125~
In 2006, a long, cool season even ripened the star grape Cabernet Sauvignon witch developed intense fruit & firm young tannins. Blending a unique combination of varietals to craft a complex, structured wine with blackberry & blueberry aromas & mouth filling black fruit Flavors. Here’s a BIG Cab for ya!
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Cakebread Cellars, Napa ~ California
2001 Vintage 575~
The 2001 vintage in the Napa Valley was one in which the red varietals were able to reach near perfect ripeness & maturity as a result of beautiful fall weather. After fermenting to dryness, we allowed extended maceration for 3-4 weeks to enable the extraction of the full tannins available with this vintage. A robust & full- bodied wine with black fruit characteristics, it also show balance & finesse.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin, Paso Robles ~ California
2002 Isosceles 425~
93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, & 3% Cabernet Franc. The vintage began with the lowest rainfall in five years. Our vines regulated their crop levels reducing bud count at bud break by 20%, spring remained dry & cool in May, they removed crop from weaker vines. The hottest summer in five years prompted them again to reduce crop load. We removed green or pink colored fruit at veraison to even phenolic levels & equal maturity with yields of 1.5 tons per acre or less. They extended the growing season & harvested in early October, 3 weeks later than normal. The fruit was hand picked & hand sorted, then fermentation for two weeks to intensify the extraction of ripe grape tannins. To soften & integrate the complex characteristics, the wine was bottle aged for 10 months prior to release.
Cabernet Sauvignon, B.R. Cohn, Sonoma ~ California
1996 ~ 2002
B.R. Cohn has consistently produced one of the premier Cab’s in California from our Olive Hill Estate Vineyard in the Sonoma Valley. Soils warmed by underground natural hot springs & gentle ocean breezes create a unique microclimate.
~ In 1996 the Olive Hill Estate Vineyard enjoyed a late harvest which resulted in a lighter crop Producing exceptional flavors & dark chocolate. Aged two years in premium French oak barrels.
125~
~ The 2002 vintage produced a concentrated wine with aromas of plum, black currant, briar, earth, & a hint of mint surrounded by toasty French oak, anise & cedar. On the palate are luscious berry & cherry flavors,, silky tannin, & a warm lasting finish.
95~
Cabernet Sauvignon, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Napa ~ California
~ARTEMIS 2002 125~
The STAG was sacred to Artemis, the Greek Goddess of the wilderness. She protected it from harm & perhaps, provided divine inspiration for our namesake’s legendary leap. Silky tannins & lush black currant flavors.
Merlot, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Napa ~ California
2001 Vintage 105~
2002 Vintage 95~
This Merlot with grapes from there estate vineyards – FAY, S.L.V. & ARCADIA Vineyards. From this palette of complementary elements, there winemaker creates a consummate expression of Napa Valley Merlot, a multi-layered wine with rich plum & cherry flavors & spicy highlights.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan, Sonoma ~ California
2000 Vintage 155~
2002 Vintage 125~
This Cab needs no introduction, for the name Jordan has its reputation of excellence.
Cabernet Sauvignon, CAYMUS Vineyards, Napa ~ California
2005 Vintage 125~
Special Selection grapes of Rutherford, California keep this Cabernet consistent. Making this wine an instant classic.
Varietals, QUINTESSA, Napa ~ California
Rutherford
2005 Vintage 225~
The Estates rare, unique beauty & astonishing diversity: Five soil types & Microclimates, terraced vineyards contoured to rolling hills, a serene lake. The wine is a composition that seeks to express the uniqueness of the estate rather than specific varietals characteristics.
Tapestry Blend, BV, Napa ~ California
1999 Vintage 105~
2001 Vintage 95~
2004 Vintage 85~
Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot & Melbec from outstanding Napa Valley vineyards. Special lots are vinified separately & given extended aging in small oak barrels, they are then skillfully combined to achieve a style that weaves together elegance with intensity.
Cabernet Sauvignon, STONESTREET, Alexander Valley
2000 Vintage 195~
Aged for 14 months in fine-grained, darkly-toasted French oak barrels contributing cedar & coffee nuances that complement the spicy black fruit flavors in this wine.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Penfolds BIN 707, South Australia
2001 Vintage 395~
A full-bodied with outstanding depth, complexity & structure, the palate offers great intensity & concentration of varietal flavour, balanced by a finely integrated oak character from 14 months maturation in new small American oak barrels.
Cabernet Sauvignon, STONESTREET, Alexander Valley
2000 Vintage 195~
Aged for 14 months in fine-grained, darkly-toasted French oak barrels contributing cedar & coffee nuances that complement the spicy black fruit flavors in this wine.