Novelty Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

The Scoop: Novelty Hill is owned by venture capitalist Tom Alberg. He also owns Stillwater Creek Vineyard located on the Royal Slope of the Frenchman Hills which was planted in 2000. Why We Like It: Mike Januik is one of Washington’s most acclaimed winemakers. Without exception, Washington winemakers agree the ... more

Château Haut-Beausejour St. Estephe 2005

The 2005 vintage is a richly colored, deep red wine. The nose is a hedonist’s delight: an endless array of red- and black-berry fruit, with notes of stewed apples and jam overlaid by discreet, elegantly classy hints of wood and aromas of spice and tobacco. On the palate, the taste ... more

Col Solare Red Wine 2005

Aromas of black cherry, berry and dark chocolate fuse with smooth notes of vanilla and spice. Rich and balanced on the palate, this wine finishes with long, lingering flavors of cocoa, black fruits, and vanilla.  more

Scherrer Scherrer Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

It has the structure and density of fruit to age a very long time and the complexity to tickle your imagination as well as satisfy one's hedonistic urges. Unmistakable, classic Cabernet Sauvignon with friendly texture to make it reasonably approachable in its youth. more

Château Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

The Montelena earthy-berry aroma is very concentrated, showing lovely, classic Cabernet, warm earth and sun baked cassis with licorice and spice. On the palate there is integration of strong, deep, concentrated fruit in a perfect balance. Super fine tannin grips the palate, with ripe, round flavors that dance right on ... more

Silverado Vineyards Solo Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

The sloping, gravelly soils and sunny exposure of this vineyard helped establish the reputation of Stags Leap District for fine Cabernet. more

Chateau Haut Selve Graves 2005

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. Candied cherry and strawberry preserves with subtle notes of pencil shaving cedar and spice. Seems to have a floral characteristic too. Palate is weighty and round, slightly tannic but balanced by plenty of fruit. Has a lengthy finish that fleshes out and shows gorgeous herbal ... more

Barnett Vineyards Rattlesnake Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Rattlesnake Hill is a small rocky knoll on the estate, located at 2050 ft elevation on Spring Mountain. The hills position allows optimal sun exposure while being above the fog line. The Cabernet growing on this rocky boulder filled soil is one of the first picked lots of our estate. ... more

Château Montelena Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

In the glass, our 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet shows a deep, dense, black ruby color. It offers complex aromatics of berry, cedar, licorice, and classic Cabernet which, combined with its rich, underlying fruit concentration, should please the most discriminating wine lover. In the mouth it is wonderfully smooth, full-bodied and ... more

Carpe Diem Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Carpe Diem Cabernet Sauvignon is made in a classic winemaking style, respecting the characteristics of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape. The wine is fruity, elegant, and exhibits soft tannins. This is a very pleasant wine to drink in its youth. Oak is used sparingly to keep Carpe Diem fresh with vibrant ... more

Heartland Stickleback Red 2007

Strong Buy – price/uniqueness After successfully tackling the Barossa wine market with the likes of Amon Ra and Anaperenna, Ben Glaetzer set his sights on the up-an-coming regions of Langhorne Creek and Limestone Coast. Along with small group of wine lovers, including Geoff Hardy, vineyards were purchased in each of ... more

Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Brooding and boldly concentrated. There are barrel fermentation cues, yet little overt oak evident – a nuttiness (almond, Amoretti biscotti) and char/toast coupled with a flash of formic & volatile acidity, and malt. Pomegranate/mulberry pip mesh with rhubarb & spice. Firm, full-bodied. Intense, replete with a rigid tannin structure, grip. ... more