The Best
Red Wine Gift Sets
for 2018

2016 Diviner Cabernet Sauvignon

"Diviner is a glimpse into the unique terroir of Santa Ynez Valley - a region that is diverse in terrain and microclimates and a producer of wines that stand up to the best of their kind. This single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon is from Happy Canyon and was fermented in a closed stainless steel tank prior to 14 months aging in 35% new French oak. Pumpovers during fermentation aided tannin development without over extraction. Rich but not opulent, this red is generous and balanced." Information provided by Winc.

2015 Scattered Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

"Scattered Peaks offers intense black and red fruit aromas bolstered by hints of mountain sage and a touch of anise. On the palate, dark brooding fruit flavors of black cherry and cassis mingle with essence of black licorice and violets as well as espresso and dark chocolate notes. Firm and silky tannins and a touch of vanilla support the long, lingering finish of this classic Napa Valley Cabernet." Rated 97 points by Decanter Magazine and 92 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com. Information provided by Wine.com.

2014 Franciscan "Magnificat" Proprietary Red Blend Napa Valley

"Magnificat is one of the original Meritage blends in California, a wine Franciscan has proudly produced since 1985. Named for J.S. Bach's masterpiece, it is crafted to be as seamless and harmonious as its musical namesake. Starting with over 200 small lots of red wine, Magnificat is created to showcase our finest Bordeaux blend of the vintage. Carefully assessing each lot as it ages in barrel, we create the blend with repeated trials and blind tastings. Depending on how the varieties express in a given year, the composition will be different, always shaped to provide consistency of style. The wine is founded on Cabernet Sauvignon, but true to Meritage, uses other Bordeaux varietals to give roundness, structure, and rich complexity." Rated 96 points by Tasting Panel and 91 points by James Suckling. Information provided by Wine.com.

2016 The Prisoner "Cuttings" Napa Valley

"Winemaker Notes: Inspired by the age-old method of using cuttings from idyllic sites for the propagation of new vines, this Cabernet Sauvignon showcases some of our favorite hillside vineyards. Cuttings combines the deep, intense flavor of Cabernet Sauvignon with the structure and richness of Petite Sirah and Syrah. A small amount of Zinfandel adds a nice layer of complexity and spiciness. Deliciously smooth with flavors of blueberry, dark cherry, and cocoa. Aromas of fresh roasted coffee, black currant, vanilla bean, brown spice, and wild berries. Blend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon; 20% Blend of Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Zinfandel." Information provided by Wine.com.

2014 Pursuit Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

"This is without a doubt the finest Pursuit Cab we’ve yet made, assembled from a structured, firm Howell Mountain parcel and a plush Cabernet from Soda Canyon. Blueberry and cassis fruit lead the aromatic charge, with mocha, dark cherries, and dark chocolate hot on their heels. We’ll put this up against any Cab in the Valley at this price point, any day of the week!" Information provided by Bounty Hunter.

2015 Mount Veeder Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

"Intense dark fruit aroma of black currant, followed by wet earth, mushroom, and caramelized sugar. Hints of dried herb and the classic California bay that is a signature of Mt. Veeder round out the nose. Earthy flavors that evoke the mountain, along with dark chocolate, black olive, and sweet bay leaf. The palate is long and rich with classic cassis flavors that linger." Rated 93 points by James Suckling and 90 points by Jeb Dunnuck. Information provided by Wine.com

2014 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley

"Winemaker Notes: The 2014 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has a garnet color with a ruby red rim and bluish tint. It has an alluring nose of chocolate-covered strawberries, vanilla, nutmeg, truffle and sage. On the palate, it has a broad yet delicate entry and offers cranberry flavors. These flavors are complemented by raspberry and pluot with savory black olive characters on the mid-palate. The wine finishes with silky tannins, cedar and bramble flavors withexcellent length and return. This wine is drinkable upon release, but given proper cellaring conditions can be enjoyed through 2038. Blend: 97.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.3% Merlot, 0.5% Petit Verdot, 0.3% Malbec, 0.2% Cabernet Franc" Rated 93 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com. Information provided by Wine.com.

2016 Shafer “TD9” Proprietary Red Napa Valley

"Winemaker Notes: This second vintage of TD-9 offer bright, energetic aromas and flavors of red plum, raspberry, strawberry, spice box, exotic fruit, and red licorice. The momentum of all this enticing fruit, alongwith ripe tannins, is carried through to a long, tantalizing, feast of a finish. Blend: 58% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec." Rated 94 points by Vinous and 94 points by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. Information provided by Wine.com.

2015 Château Suau Côtes du Bordeaux Rouge

"This smoky wine already shows a fine balance between oak, spice and bright red fruit. It's structured to age but is also attractive now; its juicy berry flavors show easily through the tannins. Drink from 2019." Rated 91 points by Wine Enthusiast. Information provided by WineEnthusiast.com.

2014 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley

"Winemaker Notes: The 2014 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has a garnet color with a ruby red rim and bluish tint. It has an alluring nose of chocolate-covered strawberries, vanilla, nutmeg, truffle and sage. On the palate, it has a broad yet delicate entry and offers cranberry flavors. These flavors are complemented by raspberry and pluot with savory black olive characters on the mid-palate. The wine finishes with silky tannins, cedar and bramble flavors withexcellent length and return. This wine is drinkable upon release, but given proper cellaring conditions can be enjoyed through 2038. Blend: 97.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.3% Merlot, 0.5% Petit Verdot, 0.3% Malbec, 0.2% Cabernet Franc" Rated 93 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com. Information provided by Wine.com.

2013 Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

"Winemaker Notes: The 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is dark ruby in color and entices you with a nose of raspberry, cassis and loose pipe tobacco. This full-bodied wine has an assertively silky structure and is notably spicy on the palate. Flavors of sage and blackberry mark the wine’s entry. The strong acidity in the mid-palate is followed by a lingering finish. Given proper cellaring, this wine will provide drinking pleasure through 2038. The 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is comprised of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot." Rated 94 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com and 90 points by Wine Spectator. Information provided by Wine.com.

2014 Twomey Merlot

"Winemaker Notes: Black cherry, roasted meat, wet soil, raspberry jam, mocha, loose pipe tobacco, dried blueberry, and brioche. Velvet entry, structured mid-palate, mouthwatering, bright cherry, blackberry, vanilla flavors, and an enticing texture. Commentary: Stand up Merlot and show yourself! Over the course of the last three decades, Merlot has flourished in places beyond the Right Bank of Bordeaux. But many experts have found it difficult to describe the attributes of a New World Merlot. The 2014 Twomey by Silver Oak is excellent Merlot that underscores this issue. Tasting Notes: The wine is showy with black fruit, boysenberries, and oak. Certainly not attributes one would use with Pomerol or Saint-Émilion, but perfectly happy in the Napa Valley. Pair its New World flavors with grilled tri-tip. " Rated 92 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com. Information provided by Wine.com.

2015 Scattered Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

"Scattered Peaks offers intense black and red fruit aromas bolstered by hints of mountain sage and a touch of anise. On the palate, dark brooding fruit flavors of black cherry and cassis mingle with essence of black licorice and violets as well as espresso and dark chocolate notes. Firm and silky tannins and a touch of vanilla support the long, lingering finish of this classic Napa Valley Cabernet." Rated 97 points by Decanter Magazine and 92 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com. Information provided by Wine.com.

2014 Franciscan "Magnificat" Proprietary Red Blend Napa Valley

"Magnificat is one of the original Meritage blends in California, a wine Franciscan has proudly produced since 1985. Named for J.S. Bach's masterpiece, it is crafted to be as seamless and harmonious as its musical namesake. Starting with over 200 small lots of red wine, Magnificat is created to showcase our finest Bordeaux blend of the vintage. Carefully assessing each lot as it ages in barrel, we create the blend with repeated trials and blind tastings. Depending on how the varieties express in a given year, the composition will be different, always shaped to provide consistency of style. The wine is founded on Cabernet Sauvignon, but true to Meritage, uses other Bordeaux varietals to give roundness, structure, and rich complexity." Rated 96 points by Tasting Panel and 91 points by James Suckling. Information provided by Wine.com.

2014 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley

"Winemaker Notes: The 2014 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has a garnet color with a ruby red rim and bluish tint. It has an alluring nose of chocolate-covered strawberries, vanilla, nutmeg, truffle and sage. On the palate, it has a broad yet delicate entry and offers cranberry flavors. These flavors are complemented by raspberry and pluot with savory black olive characters on the mid-palate. The wine finishes with silky tannins, cedar and bramble flavors withexcellent length and return. This wine is drinkable upon release, but given proper cellaring conditions can be enjoyed through 2038. Blend: 97.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.3% Merlot, 0.5% Petit Verdot, 0.3% Malbec, 0.2% Cabernet Franc" Rated 93 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com. Information provided by Wine.com.

2016 Shafer “TD9” Proprietary Red Napa Valley

"Winemaker Notes: This second vintage of TD-9 offer bright, energetic aromas and flavors of red plum, raspberry, strawberry, spice box, exotic fruit, and red licorice. The momentum of all this enticing fruit, alongwith ripe tannins, is carried through to a long, tantalizing, feast of a finish. Blend: 58% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec." Rated 94 points by Vinous and 94 points by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. Information provided by Wine.com.

2015 Château Suau Côtes du Bordeaux Rouge

"This smoky wine already shows a fine balance between oak, spice and bright red fruit. It's structured to age but is also attractive now; its juicy berry flavors show easily through the tannins. Drink from 2019." Rated 91 points by Wine Enthusiast. Information provided by WineEnthusiast.com.

2016 Shafer “TD9” Proprietary Red Napa Valley

"Winemaker Notes: This second vintage of TD-9 offer bright, energetic aromas and flavors of red plum, raspberry, strawberry, spice box, exotic fruit, and red licorice. The momentum of all this enticing fruit, alongwith ripe tannins, is carried through to a long, tantalizing, feast of a finish. Blend: 58% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec." Rated 94 points by Vinous and 94 points by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. Information provided by Wine.com.

2015 Shafer "Relentless" Napa Valley Syrah

“The first pour offers an endlessly rich density of meaty, smoky, black fruit aromas while the wine saturates the mouth with deep flavors of black licorice, bramble fruit, black pepper, allspice, bacon, and char. All of this opulence is energized with underlying acidity and bound together with structured, ripe tannins built for very long term ageability.” — Shafer winemaker Elias Fernandez

2014 Shafer “Hillside Select” Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

“The 2014 vintage opens with an aromatic wave of deep, intense fruit and spices such as black plum, blackberry pie filling, cassis, and anise, along with nutmeg, dark toast, and dried rose petals. The energy in the nose is just as dramatic in the mouth with open, beautiful ripeness, mocha, briar fruit, pomegranate, baking spice, and ripe tannins that collectors will recognize as offering the promise of sensational things to come in the cellar.” — Elias Fernandez, winemaker

2016 Belle Glos “Clark and Telephone” Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

"Winemaker Notes: The color is a deep scarlet-red with lush aromas of blackberry bramble, nutmeg, and a hint of caramel. The wine is fresh and exuberant in the mouth with sumptuous strawberry jam, ripe black cherry, cranberry and warm gingerbread. It is perfectly balanced with refreshing acidity, velvety tannins and a hint of toffee carrying through its long finish." Rated 92 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com and 90 points by Wine Spectator. Information provided by Wine.com

2016 Belle Glos “Dairyman” Sonoma County Pinot Noir

"Winemaker Notes: Dark ruby red in color with satisfying aromas of boysenberry, dark cherry and mulberry along with delicate hints of baking spices, dill, cola, nutmeg and vanilla. On the palate, bold flavors of cranberry, ripe plum, cherry and super-ripe strawberry are uplifted by gentle notes of cocoa powder and sweet fig for a generous and silky mouthfeel. This tremendously complex and broad-shouldered wine finishes with grace." Information provided by Wine.com

2016 Belle Glos “Las Alturas” Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

"Winemaker Notes: The Spanish term 'Las Alturas' means 'the heights', a fitting name for this vineyard located on one of the highest grape-growing benches in the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. At this elevation, the sunny but very cool climate creates a wine bearing all the hallmarks of this coastal region: robust, expressive, full-bodied and balanced by a firm acidity. Deep garnet in color with an aromatic medley of black cherry, marionberry, ripe plum and a hint of anise. Dark fruit on the palate with flavors of wild berries, caramelized oak and cacao nibs complemented by subtle notes of vanilla, cedar and a hint of lavender and forest floor. Rich and unrestrained, this wine’s abundant fruit is beautifully balanced by firm acidity and layers of red and black fruit." Rated 90 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com and 90 points by Wine Spectator. Information provided by Wine.com

2014 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley

"Winemaker Notes: The 2014 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has a garnet color with a ruby red rim and bluish tint. It has an alluring nose of chocolate-covered strawberries, vanilla, nutmeg, truffle and sage. On the palate, it has a broad yet delicate entry and offers cranberry flavors. These flavors are complemented by raspberry and pluot with savory black olive characters on the mid-palate. The wine finishes with silky tannins, cedar and bramble flavors withexcellent length and return. This wine is drinkable upon release, but given proper cellaring conditions can be enjoyed through 2038. Blend: 97.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.3% Merlot, 0.5% Petit Verdot, 0.3% Malbec, 0.2% Cabernet Franc" Rated 93 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com. Information provided by Wine.com.

2013 Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

"Winemaker Notes: The 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is dark ruby in color and entices you with a nose of raspberry, cassis and loose pipe tobacco. This full-bodied wine has an assertively silky structure and is notably spicy on the palate. Flavors of sage and blackberry mark the wine’s entry. The strong acidity in the mid-palate is followed by a lingering finish. Given proper cellaring, this wine will provide drinking pleasure through 2038. The 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is comprised of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot." Rated 94 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com and 90 points by Wine Spectator. Information provided by Wine.com.

2014 Twomey Merlot

"Winemaker Notes: Black cherry, roasted meat, wet soil, raspberry jam, mocha, loose pipe tobacco, dried blueberry, and brioche. Velvet entry, structured mid-palate, mouthwatering, bright cherry, blackberry, vanilla flavors, and an enticing texture. Commentary: Stand up Merlot and show yourself! Over the course of the last three decades, Merlot has flourished in places beyond the Right Bank of Bordeaux. But many experts have found it difficult to describe the attributes of a New World Merlot. The 2014 Twomey by Silver Oak is excellent Merlot that underscores this issue. Tasting Notes: The wine is showy with black fruit, boysenberries, and oak. Certainly not attributes one would use with Pomerol or Saint-Émilion, but perfectly happy in the Napa Valley. Pair its New World flavors with grilled tri-tip. " Rated 92 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com. Information provided by Wine.com.

2015 Joseph Phelps Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

"Winemaker Notes: The Cabernet Sauvignon from the 2015 vintage is inky purple in color with aromas of dense blackberry jam, cassis and balsamic followed by a layering complexity throughout the mouthfeel of supple, sweet tannins with expressive ripe plum, vanilla and rich black fruit. Blend: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc." Rated 93 points by Jeb Dunnuck, 93 points by James Suckling, 91 points by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, and 91 points by Wine Enthusiast. Information provided by Wine.com.

2016 Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

"Winemaker Notes: Caymus has a signature style that is dark in color, with rich fruit and ripe, velvety tannins – as approachable in youth as in maturity. Cabernet grapes are farmed in eight of Napa’s 16 sub-appellations, with diversification enabling Caymus to make the best possible wine in a given year. An alluring plum red, with scents of dark cherries, chocolate shavings and violets. A hint of Napa Valley dust comes through on the nose, which has an equal balance of fruit, oak and earthiness. Enters the palate with a soft suppleness, peaking with flavors or cassis, dark berries, lavender and nutmeg. Texturous and fills the mouth. The exceptionally long finish displays a harmony of grippiness, vanilla oak and lush fruit." Rated 92 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com. Information provided by Wine.com.

2015 Duckhorn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

"Winemaker Notes: Beginning with a gorgeous nose of boysenberry, cherry, strawberry, cedar, sage, and licorice, this lush and lively Cabernet captures the rich diversity of Napa Valley. On the palate, the alluring fruit flavors are underscored by bright acidity, firm polished tannins, and notes of fig, licorice, and cinnamon that linger on the well-structured finish. Blend: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc." Rated 93 points by Wilfred Wong at Wine.com and 90 points by Wine Enthusiast. Information provided by Wine.com.

2016 Shafer “TD9” Proprietary Red Napa Valley

"Winemaker Notes: This second vintage of TD-9 offer bright, energetic aromas and flavors of red plum, raspberry, strawberry, spice box, exotic fruit, and red licorice. The momentum of all this enticing fruit, alongwith ripe tannins, is carried through to a long, tantalizing, feast of a finish. Blend: 58% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec." Rated 94 points by Vinous and 94 points by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. Information provided by Wine.com.

2015 Shafer "Relentless" Napa Valley Syrah

“The first pour offers an endlessly rich density of meaty, smoky, black fruit aromas while the wine saturates the mouth with deep flavors of black licorice, bramble fruit, black pepper, allspice, bacon, and char. All of this opulence is energized with underlying acidity and bound together with structured, ripe tannins built for very long term ageability.” — Shafer winemaker Elias Fernandez

2014 Shafer “Hillside Select” Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

“The 2014 vintage opens with an aromatic wave of deep, intense fruit and spices such as black plum, blackberry pie filling, cassis, and anise, along with nutmeg, dark toast, and dried rose petals. The energy in the nose is just as dramatic in the mouth with open, beautiful ripeness, mocha, briar fruit, pomegranate, baking spice, and ripe tannins that collectors will recognize as offering the promise of sensational things to come in the cellar.” — Elias Fernandez, winemaker

2015 Scattered Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

"Scattered Peaks offers intense black and red fruit aromas bolstered by hints of mountain sage and a touch of anise. On the palate, dark brooding fruit flavors of black cherry and cassis mingle with essence of black licorice and violets as well as espresso and dark chocolate notes. Firm and silky tannins and a touch of vanilla support the long, lingering finish of this classic Napa Valley Cabernet." Rated 97 points by Decanter Magazine and 92 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com. Information provided by Wine.com.

2014 Franciscan "Magnificat" Proprietary Red Blend Napa Valley

"Magnificat is one of the original Meritage blends in California, a wine Franciscan has proudly produced since 1985. Named for J.S. Bach's masterpiece, it is crafted to be as seamless and harmonious as its musical namesake. Starting with over 200 small lots of red wine, Magnificat is created to showcase our finest Bordeaux blend of the vintage. Carefully assessing each lot as it ages in barrel, we create the blend with repeated trials and blind tastings. Depending on how the varieties express in a given year, the composition will be different, always shaped to provide consistency of style. The wine is founded on Cabernet Sauvignon, but true to Meritage, uses other Bordeaux varietals to give roundness, structure, and rich complexity." Rated 96 points by Tasting Panel and 91 points by James Suckling. Information provided by Wine.com.

2016 The Prisoner "Cuttings" Napa Valley

"Winemaker Notes: Inspired by the age-old method of using cuttings from idyllic sites for the propagation of new vines, this Cabernet Sauvignon showcases some of our favorite hillside vineyards. Cuttings combines the deep, intense flavor of Cabernet Sauvignon with the structure and richness of Petite Sirah and Syrah. A small amount of Zinfandel adds a nice layer of complexity and spiciness. Deliciously smooth with flavors of blueberry, dark cherry, and cocoa. Aromas of fresh roasted coffee, black currant, vanilla bean, brown spice, and wild berries. Blend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon; 20% Blend of Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Zinfandel." Information provided by Wine.com.

2014 Pursuit Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

"This is without a doubt the finest Pursuit Cab we’ve yet made, assembled from a structured, firm Howell Mountain parcel and a plush Cabernet from Soda Canyon. Blueberry and cassis fruit lead the aromatic charge, with mocha, dark cherries, and dark chocolate hot on their heels. We’ll put this up against any Cab in the Valley at this price point, any day of the week!" Information provided by Bounty Hunter.

2015 Mount Veeder Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

"Intense dark fruit aroma of black currant, followed by wet earth, mushroom, and caramelized sugar. Hints of dried herb and the classic California bay that is a signature of Mt. Veeder round out the nose. Earthy flavors that evoke the mountain, along with dark chocolate, black olive, and sweet bay leaf. The palate is long and rich with classic cassis flavors that linger." Rated 93 points by James Suckling and 90 points by Jeb Dunnuck. Information provided by Wine.com

2012 Poggio Landi Brunello di Montalcino

"Poggio Landi, in the cool northeast zone of Montalcino, is a feather in the cap of wine entrepreneur Alejandro Bulgheroni. His 2012 Brunello is a fantastic buy for the cellar, with a very rare 97-point score from Decanter! A perfectly ripe vintage has given this wine incredible perfume, which Decanter called “broad, ripe and juicy with sweet black fruit aromas leading to a big and rounded mouthful of long-lingering, spice-laden fruit.” Another Decanter reviewer describes “Heady rose-petal aromas partnered with a complex incense-like spice. Beautifully textured, super-smooth and refined in the mouth, with lingering acidity delivering an alluring freshness on the finish.” Simply put, this is a dynamite bottle of Brunello to drink this evening with a grilled porterhouse, and in the winters to come, with mushroom pastas. It will age handily through 2022. Why not treat yourself to a few bottles or a case?" Information provided by Bounty Hunter.

2015 Tenuta Le Colonne Bolgheri Rosso

"You’re going to be hearing a lot in the coming years about Tenuta Le Colonne, closer to the Tyrrhenian Sea and its cooling breezes than any other domaine in Bolgheri. Expect an intense, full-bodied wine of noteworthy elegance and freshness, a Cabernet-Merlot blend that will thrill lovers of Napa and Bordeaux wines alike!" Information provided by Bounty Hunter.

2015 Certosa di Pontignano Chianti Classico

"Color: deep ruby Bouquet: clean, pronounced fruit aromas like black cherry and raspberry. Taste: dry, medium acidity. Full body with intense and well integrate tannins. Aromas of red fruits, violet and vanilla flavours. Ideal with cheese and grilled meat." Information provided by the winery.

2016 Belle Glos “Clark and Telephone” Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

"Winemaker Notes: The color is a deep scarlet-red with lush aromas of blackberry bramble, nutmeg, and a hint of caramel. The wine is fresh and exuberant in the mouth with sumptuous strawberry jam, ripe black cherry, cranberry and warm gingerbread. It is perfectly balanced with refreshing acidity, velvety tannins and a hint of toffee carrying through its long finish." Rated 92 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com and 90 points by Wine Spectator. Information provided by Wine.com

2016 Belle Glos “Dairyman” Sonoma County Pinot Noir

"Winemaker Notes: Dark ruby red in color with satisfying aromas of boysenberry, dark cherry and mulberry along with delicate hints of baking spices, dill, cola, nutmeg and vanilla. On the palate, bold flavors of cranberry, ripe plum, cherry and super-ripe strawberry are uplifted by gentle notes of cocoa powder and sweet fig for a generous and silky mouthfeel. This tremendously complex and broad-shouldered wine finishes with grace." Information provided by Wine.com

2016 Belle Glos “Las Alturas” Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

"Winemaker Notes: The Spanish term 'Las Alturas' means 'the heights', a fitting name for this vineyard located on one of the highest grape-growing benches in the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. At this elevation, the sunny but very cool climate creates a wine bearing all the hallmarks of this coastal region: robust, expressive, full-bodied and balanced by a firm acidity. Deep garnet in color with an aromatic medley of black cherry, marionberry, ripe plum and a hint of anise. Dark fruit on the palate with flavors of wild berries, caramelized oak and cacao nibs complemented by subtle notes of vanilla, cedar and a hint of lavender and forest floor. Rich and unrestrained, this wine’s abundant fruit is beautifully balanced by firm acidity and layers of red and black fruit." Rated 90 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com and 90 points by Wine Spectator. Information provided by Wine.com

2014 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley

"Winemaker Notes: The 2014 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has a garnet color with a ruby red rim and bluish tint. It has an alluring nose of chocolate-covered strawberries, vanilla, nutmeg, truffle and sage. On the palate, it has a broad yet delicate entry and offers cranberry flavors. These flavors are complemented by raspberry and pluot with savory black olive characters on the mid-palate. The wine finishes with silky tannins, cedar and bramble flavors withexcellent length and return. This wine is drinkable upon release, but given proper cellaring conditions can be enjoyed through 2038. Blend: 97.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.3% Merlot, 0.5% Petit Verdot, 0.3% Malbec, 0.2% Cabernet Franc" Rated 93 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com. Information provided by Wine.com.

2016 Shafer “TD9” Proprietary Red Napa Valley

"Winemaker Notes: This second vintage of TD-9 offer bright, energetic aromas and flavors of red plum, raspberry, strawberry, spice box, exotic fruit, and red licorice. The momentum of all this enticing fruit, alongwith ripe tannins, is carried through to a long, tantalizing, feast of a finish. Blend: 58% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec." Rated 94 points by Vinous and 94 points by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. Information provided by Wine.com.

2015 Château Suau Côtes du Bordeaux Rouge

"This smoky wine already shows a fine balance between oak, spice and bright red fruit. It's structured to age but is also attractive now; its juicy berry flavors show easily through the tannins. Drink from 2019." Rated 91 points by Wine Enthusiast. Information provided by WineEnthusiast.com.

2016 Diviner Cabernet Sauvignon

"Diviner is a glimpse into the unique terroir of Santa Ynez Valley - a region that is diverse in terrain and microclimates and a producer of wines that stand up to the best of their kind. This single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon is from Happy Canyon and was fermented in a closed stainless steel tank prior to 14 months aging in 35% new French oak. Pumpovers during fermentation aided tannin development without over extraction. Rich but not opulent, this red is generous and balanced." Information provided by Winc.

2015 Chateau Faizeau Montagne St. Emilion

"The wine has been in barrel since before Christmas and so has now had plenty of time to settle down. It still has that black fleshy liquorice-flavoured fruit , but now those warm, rather Rhôney, slightly overripe tones of the past have been replaced by more vibrant, fresher notes. " Rated 93 Points by Wine Enthusiast. Information provided by Wine.com

2015 CVNE Vina Real Crianza

"This wine shows shades of medium to deep shiny cherry color. To the nose, intense aromas of ripe fruits (blackberries, blackcurrants) stand out, complemented with subtle hints of oak, vanilla and spices aromas. On the palate, it shows structured and round with a good integration of fruitiness and oakiness. The aftertaste is marked by very well balanced tannins as well as by persistent spicy, toasty and balsamic aromas. A long stay in bottle is the finishing touch to this Rioja Alavesa wine's character." Rated 92 Points by James Suckling. Information provided by Wine.com

2016 Paul Dolan Vineyards Zinfandel

"This Zinfandel is a lively, concentrated wine tasting of blackberry jam, orange marmalade and a dashing accent of cracked black pepper." Rated 91 Points by Wine & Spirits. Information provided by Wine.com

2014 Chateau German

"Intense color, ruby reflections, shiny. Black fruit, blackberry, blackcurrant, blueberry aromas with toasted notes. Authenticity of the terroir through the tannic structure and fruitiness of the wine. The nature of the sandy-gravelly soil acts as a flavor enhancer and is found in the minerality of this wine." Rated 90 Points by Wine Enthusiast. Information provided by Wine.com

2014 Chateau Mayne Vieil Cuvee Alienor

"Chateau Mayne-Vieil Cuvee Alienor is a selection of old Merlot vines planted on clay and gravel. The vineyard is grassed - without leaves on one side - and green-harvested. While decreasing yields, this method provides better ventilation for the grapes." Rated 92 Points by Wine Enthusiast. Information provided by Wine.com

2014 Clarendelle Inspired by Haut-Brion

"A deep color and a soft bouquet of liquorice and blackcurrant. The wine has violet and slightly toasty nuances on the palate. The texture is velvety and the flavor altogether powerful and elegant. There is a wonderful refined balance between high-quality tannin, concentration, tension, and freshness. A lovely vintage for Clarendelle! " Rated 90 Points by James Suckling. Information provided by Wine.com

2015 Chateau Faizeau Montagne St. Emilion

"The wine has been in barrel since before Christmas and so has now had plenty of time to settle down. It still has that black fleshy liquorice-flavoured fruit , but now those warm, rather Rhôney, slightly overripe tones of the past have been replaced by more vibrant, fresher notes. " Rated 93 Points by Wine Enthusiast. Information provided by Wine.com

2015 CVNE Vina Real Crianza

"This wine shows shades of medium to deep shiny cherry color. To the nose, intense aromas of ripe fruits (blackberries, blackcurrants) stand out, complemented with subtle hints of oak, vanilla and spices aromas. On the palate, it shows structured and round with a good integration of fruitiness and oakiness. The aftertaste is marked by very well balanced tannins as well as by persistent spicy, toasty and balsamic aromas. A long stay in bottle is the finishing touch to this Rioja Alavesa wine's character." Rated 92 Points by James Suckling. Information provided by Wine.com

2016 Paul Dolan Vineyards Zinfandel

"This Zinfandel is a lively, concentrated wine tasting of blackberry jam, orange marmalade and a dashing accent of cracked black pepper." Rated 91 Points by Wine & Spirits. Information provided by Wine.com

2016 Belle Glos “Clark and Telephone” Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

"Winemaker Notes: The color is a deep scarlet-red with lush aromas of blackberry bramble, nutmeg, and a hint of caramel. The wine is fresh and exuberant in the mouth with sumptuous strawberry jam, ripe black cherry, cranberry and warm gingerbread. It is perfectly balanced with refreshing acidity, velvety tannins and a hint of toffee carrying through its long finish." Rated 92 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com and 90 points by Wine Spectator. Information provided by Wine.com

2016 Belle Glos “Dairyman” Sonoma County Pinot Noir

"Winemaker Notes: Dark ruby red in color with satisfying aromas of boysenberry, dark cherry and mulberry along with delicate hints of baking spices, dill, cola, nutmeg and vanilla. On the palate, bold flavors of cranberry, ripe plum, cherry and super-ripe strawberry are uplifted by gentle notes of cocoa powder and sweet fig for a generous and silky mouthfeel. This tremendously complex and broad-shouldered wine finishes with grace." Information provided by Wine.com

2016 Belle Glos “Las Alturas” Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

"Winemaker Notes: The Spanish term 'Las Alturas' means 'the heights', a fitting name for this vineyard located on one of the highest grape-growing benches in the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. At this elevation, the sunny but very cool climate creates a wine bearing all the hallmarks of this coastal region: robust, expressive, full-bodied and balanced by a firm acidity. Deep garnet in color with an aromatic medley of black cherry, marionberry, ripe plum and a hint of anise. Dark fruit on the palate with flavors of wild berries, caramelized oak and cacao nibs complemented by subtle notes of vanilla, cedar and a hint of lavender and forest floor. Rich and unrestrained, this wine’s abundant fruit is beautifully balanced by firm acidity and layers of red and black fruit." Rated 90 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com and 90 points by Wine Spectator. Information provided by Wine.com

2014 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley

"Winemaker Notes: The 2014 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has a garnet color with a ruby red rim and bluish tint. It has an alluring nose of chocolate-covered strawberries, vanilla, nutmeg, truffle and sage. On the palate, it has a broad yet delicate entry and offers cranberry flavors. These flavors are complemented by raspberry and pluot with savory black olive characters on the mid-palate. The wine finishes with silky tannins, cedar and bramble flavors withexcellent length and return. This wine is drinkable upon release, but given proper cellaring conditions can be enjoyed through 2038. Blend: 97.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.3% Merlot, 0.5% Petit Verdot, 0.3% Malbec, 0.2% Cabernet Franc" Rated 93 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com. Information provided by Wine.com.

2016 Shafer “TD9” Proprietary Red Napa Valley

"Winemaker Notes: This second vintage of TD-9 offer bright, energetic aromas and flavors of red plum, raspberry, strawberry, spice box, exotic fruit, and red licorice. The momentum of all this enticing fruit, alongwith ripe tannins, is carried through to a long, tantalizing, feast of a finish. Blend: 58% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec." Rated 94 points by Vinous and 94 points by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. Information provided by Wine.com.

2015 Château Suau Côtes du Bordeaux Rouge

"This smoky wine already shows a fine balance between oak, spice and bright red fruit. It's structured to age but is also attractive now; its juicy berry flavors show easily through the tannins. Drink from 2019." Rated 91 points by Wine Enthusiast. Information provided by WineEnthusiast.com.

2014 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley

"Winemaker Notes: The 2014 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has a garnet color with a ruby red rim and bluish tint. It has an alluring nose of chocolate-covered strawberries, vanilla, nutmeg, truffle and sage. On the palate, it has a broad yet delicate entry and offers cranberry flavors. These flavors are complemented by raspberry and pluot with savory black olive characters on the mid-palate. The wine finishes with silky tannins, cedar and bramble flavors withexcellent length and return. This wine is drinkable upon release, but given proper cellaring conditions can be enjoyed through 2038. Blend: 97.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.3% Merlot, 0.5% Petit Verdot, 0.3% Malbec, 0.2% Cabernet Franc" Rated 93 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com. Information provided by Wine.com.

2013 Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

"Winemaker Notes: The 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is dark ruby in color and entices you with a nose of raspberry, cassis and loose pipe tobacco. This full-bodied wine has an assertively silky structure and is notably spicy on the palate. Flavors of sage and blackberry mark the wine’s entry. The strong acidity in the mid-palate is followed by a lingering finish. Given proper cellaring, this wine will provide drinking pleasure through 2038. The 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is comprised of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot." Rated 94 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com and 90 points by Wine Spectator. Information provided by Wine.com.

2014 Twomey Merlot

"Winemaker Notes: Black cherry, roasted meat, wet soil, raspberry jam, mocha, loose pipe tobacco, dried blueberry, and brioche. Velvet entry, structured mid-palate, mouthwatering, bright cherry, blackberry, vanilla flavors, and an enticing texture. Commentary: Stand up Merlot and show yourself! Over the course of the last three decades, Merlot has flourished in places beyond the Right Bank of Bordeaux. But many experts have found it difficult to describe the attributes of a New World Merlot. The 2014 Twomey by Silver Oak is excellent Merlot that underscores this issue. Tasting Notes: The wine is showy with black fruit, boysenberries, and oak. Certainly not attributes one would use with Pomerol or Saint-Émilion, but perfectly happy in the Napa Valley. Pair its New World flavors with grilled tri-tip. " Rated 92 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com. Information provided by Wine.com.

2015 Joseph Phelps Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

"Winemaker Notes: The Cabernet Sauvignon from the 2015 vintage is inky purple in color with aromas of dense blackberry jam, cassis and balsamic followed by a layering complexity throughout the mouthfeel of supple, sweet tannins with expressive ripe plum, vanilla and rich black fruit. Blend: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc." Rated 93 points by Jeb Dunnuck, 93 points by James Suckling, 91 points by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, and 91 points by Wine Enthusiast. Information provided by Wine.com.

2016 Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

"Winemaker Notes: Caymus has a signature style that is dark in color, with rich fruit and ripe, velvety tannins – as approachable in youth as in maturity. Cabernet grapes are farmed in eight of Napa’s 16 sub-appellations, with diversification enabling Caymus to make the best possible wine in a given year. An alluring plum red, with scents of dark cherries, chocolate shavings and violets. A hint of Napa Valley dust comes through on the nose, which has an equal balance of fruit, oak and earthiness. Enters the palate with a soft suppleness, peaking with flavors or cassis, dark berries, lavender and nutmeg. Texturous and fills the mouth. The exceptionally long finish displays a harmony of grippiness, vanilla oak and lush fruit." Rated 92 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com. Information provided by Wine.com.

2015 Duckhorn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

"Winemaker Notes: Beginning with a gorgeous nose of boysenberry, cherry, strawberry, cedar, sage, and licorice, this lush and lively Cabernet captures the rich diversity of Napa Valley. On the palate, the alluring fruit flavors are underscored by bright acidity, firm polished tannins, and notes of fig, licorice, and cinnamon that linger on the well-structured finish. Blend: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc." Rated 93 points by Wilfred Wong at Wine.com and 90 points by Wine Enthusiast. Information provided by Wine.com.

2014 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley

"Winemaker Notes: The 2014 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has a garnet color with a ruby red rim and bluish tint. It has an alluring nose of chocolate-covered strawberries, vanilla, nutmeg, truffle and sage. On the palate, it has a broad yet delicate entry and offers cranberry flavors. These flavors are complemented by raspberry and pluot with savory black olive characters on the mid-palate. The wine finishes with silky tannins, cedar and bramble flavors withexcellent length and return. This wine is drinkable upon release, but given proper cellaring conditions can be enjoyed through 2038. Blend: 97.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.3% Merlot, 0.5% Petit Verdot, 0.3% Malbec, 0.2% Cabernet Franc" Rated 93 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com. Information provided by Wine.com.

2016 Shafer “TD9” Proprietary Red Napa Valley

"Winemaker Notes: This second vintage of TD-9 offer bright, energetic aromas and flavors of red plum, raspberry, strawberry, spice box, exotic fruit, and red licorice. The momentum of all this enticing fruit, alongwith ripe tannins, is carried through to a long, tantalizing, feast of a finish. Blend: 58% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec." Rated 94 points by Vinous and 94 points by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. Information provided by Wine.com.

2015 Château Suau Côtes du Bordeaux Rouge

"This smoky wine already shows a fine balance between oak, spice and bright red fruit. It's structured to age but is also attractive now; its juicy berry flavors show easily through the tannins. Drink from 2019." Rated 91 points by Wine Enthusiast. Information provided by WineEnthusiast.com.

2014 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley

"Winemaker Notes: The 2014 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has a garnet color with a ruby red rim and bluish tint. It has an alluring nose of chocolate-covered strawberries, vanilla, nutmeg, truffle and sage. On the palate, it has a broad yet delicate entry and offers cranberry flavors. These flavors are complemented by raspberry and pluot with savory black olive characters on the mid-palate. The wine finishes with silky tannins, cedar and bramble flavors withexcellent length and return. This wine is drinkable upon release, but given proper cellaring conditions can be enjoyed through 2038. Blend: 97.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.3% Merlot, 0.5% Petit Verdot, 0.3% Malbec, 0.2% Cabernet Franc" Rated 93 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com. Information provided by Wine.com.

2013 Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

"Winemaker Notes: The 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is dark ruby in color and entices you with a nose of raspberry, cassis and loose pipe tobacco. This full-bodied wine has an assertively silky structure and is notably spicy on the palate. Flavors of sage and blackberry mark the wine’s entry. The strong acidity in the mid-palate is followed by a lingering finish. Given proper cellaring, this wine will provide drinking pleasure through 2038. The 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is comprised of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot." Rated 94 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com and 90 points by Wine Spectator. Information provided by Wine.com.

2014 Twomey Merlot

"Winemaker Notes: Black cherry, roasted meat, wet soil, raspberry jam, mocha, loose pipe tobacco, dried blueberry, and brioche. Velvet entry, structured mid-palate, mouthwatering, bright cherry, blackberry, vanilla flavors, and an enticing texture. Commentary: Stand up Merlot and show yourself! Over the course of the last three decades, Merlot has flourished in places beyond the Right Bank of Bordeaux. But many experts have found it difficult to describe the attributes of a New World Merlot. The 2014 Twomey by Silver Oak is excellent Merlot that underscores this issue. Tasting Notes: The wine is showy with black fruit, boysenberries, and oak. Certainly not attributes one would use with Pomerol or Saint-Émilion, but perfectly happy in the Napa Valley. Pair its New World flavors with grilled tri-tip. " Rated 92 points by Wilfred Wong of Wine.com. Information provided by Wine.com.