94 Points - Amazingly sleek and refined, with a pure, rich, juicy core of blackberry, raspberry, anise, cedar and black licorice flavors. Walks a tightrope between intensity and grace, finesse and authority. Long and persistent on the aftertaste. Drink now through 2032. - James Laube, Senior Editor Wine Spectator
92 Points - Sleek and refined, with a rich, polished core of spicy oak, dark berry, loamy earth, licorice and graphite notes, combining power with finesse and grace. Drink now through 2030. 420 cases made. - James Laube, Senior Editor Wine Spectator
Culled entirely from a historic site in the heart of Rutherford, this is a deliciously fruity Cab. A perfect gateway to all that Napa Valley has to offer, this wine offers up wonderfully delicate bouquet of fresh berry bramble as well as vanilla bean and just a hint of mint. On the palate, flavors of black currants, blackberries, and dark cherries are exquisitely layered with classic Rutherford Dust as well a smattering of caramel...
The Bavarian Lion Vineyard in Knights Valley is a special place; raised in elevation and on one of the easternmost (warm) edges of Sonoma County – Perfect for growing amazing cabernet.
90+ points - "The 2013 Proprietary Red Apex has an opaque saturated blackish/blue color. Its dense blackberry, peppery and meaty flavors cut a broad swath across the palate. The wine is full, forceful, pure and shows moderate tannin. This is a big beefy, full-bodied red begging for a grilled steak. Drink it over the next decade or more, because it’s likely to be long-lived." - Robert Parker
Premier Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Malbec and Petite Syrah combine with lush Syrah from Sonoma to produce an impressive yet approachable red blend encompassing the best fruit California has to offer. This wine revs up with blackberry and mocha aromas (along with a nuance of anise), turning the corner with velvety dark chocolate, black cherry, baking spices and deep ripe fruit from palate to finish.
90 Points - "Plump and jammy, this stays focused, offering appealing notes of black raspberry, orange zest, dark chocolate and spice. Drink now through 2023. 260 cases made." - Wine Spectator
The Pinot grape really sings in this wine: We blended Pommard and Calera clones from the vineyard to make this fantastic Russian River offering. Bright, fresh raspberry and cherry pie flavors play a central role with a vanilla and tobacco finish backing it up. Aged for one year in neutral oak barrels, this Pinot is mouthwateringly juicy and ready to enjoy!
The Roberts Road Vineyard is just up the road and around the corner from the winery in the heart of the Petaluma Gap AVA. We sourced three different clones of Pinot Noir from the vineyard to add complexity to the blend.
Zinfandel, Syrah, and Grenache lead the way in this blend, and because it was carefully fermented in small stainless steel barrels the purity of the fruit shines through. Flavors and aromas of ripe watermelon along with strawberries and cream are balanced by a juicy acidity.
Yountville produces a Sauvignon Blanc with rich tropical notes, juicy texture, and honeysuckle aromas. Down south in the Coombsville AVA of Napa Valley the weather is relatively cooler, producing a Sauvignon Blanc driven by citrus tones and aromas, with a bright core of refreshing acidity.
The sunny days and cool nights that Bavarian Lion Vineyard experiences in Knights Valley are perfect for this rarely seen varietal wine grape. This vintage shows beautiful straw color with pretty aromas of honeycomb, pear and apple, accented with the lightest hint of oak. Crisp Asian pear balanced with rich honeycomb creaminess and fresh minerality are the flavors most apparent in the mouth.
Opens with inviting aromas of honeysuckle and tropical fruit. Peach, vanilla, honey, and spice flavors dominate in this full-bodied white. Really gains complexity and butterscotch nuances with a bit of air in the glass. Best enjoyed slightly chilled, 59F.
This bubbly blend focuses on Zinfandel, Grenache, and Syrah. Bubbles enhance the creamy strawberry mouthfeel and accentuate the red fruit-driven aromas. This is a wine to savor, to BBQ with, to drink on any day that needs a little extra sparkle!
