2001 Cabernet Sauvignon from Palmaz Vineyards has a deep, complex aroma of dark fruit, toasty oak and exotic spices, with generous amounts of supple, approachable tannins. The flavors integrate smoothly from attack to finish, promising great aging potential and development this decade and beyond. The blend was crafted for its ... more

This acclaimed vintage exhibits a concentrated balance of dark fruit flavors and opulent oak notes with beautiful transitions throughout. The structure of this wine promises to age elegantly with an abundance of fine grained tannins exhibiting our signature style of supple rich texture. This is a vintage of extraordinary depth ... more

The nose features boysenberry pie with a buttery crust, raspberry, brown sugar, caramel, chocolate ganache, coffee, and sandalwood. There is very good impact and intensity on the palate; this Merlot is even-tempered, with balanced tannins and acid, finishing with fine texture and length.  more

Dark, brooding, complex. Purple edges in the glass. From a great vintage. Plums, blueberry, black cherry fruit. Dried flowers. Smoky, integrated oak. Softly tannic. Round feel. more

Tangerine, cantaloupe, white nectarine, green mango, honeysuckle, beeswax, cardamom, and chrysanthemum. Mouthwatering, intense, viscous, and long. Yum.  more

The 2008 has distinctive aromas of dark chocolate, sage, black cherry, and notes of violets and peppercorn. The palate texture is soft, lush and mouth filling with flavors ranging across bittersweet chocolate, blackberry and cassis notes to mineral, graphite and baking spices. The finish is long, echoing the mineral, dark ... more

The 2008 Illustration offers intense aromatics of blackberry, black licorice, and dark chocolate. The rich and balanced mid-palate is rounded out with plush flavors of cherry, toffee, and cocoa powder. The finish possesses good length with dense, velvety tannins leading to a succulent tiramisu finish. Illustration is optimal to drink ... more

This year the inclusion of Old Vine Petite Sirah and Carignane from Al Frediani’s fantastic vineyard just south of Calistoga has taken Ritual to another level. The floral and spicy aromatics are intense, lively, yet deep. The palate is hugely ripe and sweet with fruit, and our minimal use of ... more

The 2007 Hendry Red is a good candidate for decanting early on. Its aromatics are subtle and elusive at first, locked inside the pleasant grip of fine-grained tannins that will open with air. Velvety mouthfeel hints at the palate weight. Typical for this bottling are low-register aromas of cocoa, eucalyptus ... more

Picking the delicious 2003 Corison Cabernet Sauvignon was a challenge, but luckily I had my last picking scheduled just as the long, wicked late September heat spike hit. The fruit got to the winery in excellent shape and without the sugars going through the roof. The otherwise even ripening season ... more

Dark, deep garnet color. Ripe plum and cassis, dark chocolate and coffee. Firm structure. Very young. Rather tight, waiting to open up. more

The resulting wine shows the hallmark of extended lees aging; its creamy vanilla aromas are tightly intertwined with the Pritchard Hill vineyard's trademark peach/apricot and tropical notes, and the Green Island's mineral and pear tones. The texture is full, rich, and silky, showing ripe fruit notes and a sweet vanilla ... more