"Made in cooperation with Veritas' head sommelier Tim Kopec. This rich and powerful red is a real head turner. Copious quantities of fruit and balanced nicely by good acidity and firm tannins. Great pairing to steak or lamb."

"The Cabernet Franc grapes for this wine come from some of the oldest vines in St Helena with small amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, and a touch of Petit Verdot. It has fantastic aromatics of black fruits and spice with intense yet silky flavors of blackbe (more...)

"This vintage of our Decoy Napa Valley Red Wine offers enticing aromatics, sweet red fruit, supple tannins and firm, integrated oak. Beginning with aromas of raspberry, cherry pie, spice and cedar, the blend showcases an array of elements, from flavorful layers of (more...)

"The Vault is an intense blend of Zinfandel, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, limited in production and hand-crafted from only the finest Napa Valley vineyards. Only 585 cases produced. TASTING NOTES: Aromas of ripe blueberry, red currant, and black cherry are spiced (more...)

"The 2005 Proprietary Red is significantly better than what I tasted last year, although I certainly gave it a high score. This wine has fleshed out beautifully. The final blend (84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Ma (more...)

"Dense color with a red cherry hue. Aromas of plum, chocolate and cherry pie accentuated by hints of violet, clove, cinnamon spice and vanilla bean. Bright red fruit flavors of Bing cherry, strawberry and raspberry, contrasted by dark and compelling layers of blueb (more...)

"Kudos NASA! This IS Rocket Science! Black cherry, fresh blackberry, pipe tobacco, and vanilla aromas lead with spicy sage, savory and fresh herbs supporting. The flavors strike a balance between red fruity flavors and clove and vanilla sweet spices with earthy und (more...)

"Similar to the winery's '04 Cabernet, released a year ago, but a bit more complex, this Bordeaux-style blend is rich in very ripe black currant, chocolate and cedar flavors. It's also thick in fuzzy tannins, suggesting ageability. Good now, with decanting, or thro (more...)

"Similar to the winery's '04 Cabernet, released a year ago, but a bit more complex, this Bordeaux-style blend is rich in very ripe black currant, chocolate and cedar flavors. It's also thick in fuzzy tannins, suggesting ageability. Good now, with decanting, or thro (more...)

"Less jammy and forward than the '04 Elevage, but more closed and tannic than the winery's regular 2005 Cabernet, this Bordeaux blend really needs time to show its stuff. It has obviously deep and impressive currant and blackberry flavors, but the tannins are signi (more...)

"Red-ruby. Wild, smoky aromas of plum, game and brown spices, with a raspberry note emerging with aeration. Sweet, suave and vibrant, with lovely mineral lift to the complex fruit and game flavors. Lively acids give this very successful, complex blend a distinctly (more...)

"From one of the oldest vineyards on Diamond Mountain, this Bordeaux blend is impressively powerful and balanced. Based on Cabernet, with small quantities of Merlot, Cab Franc and Petit Verdot, it has oak-influenced black and red currant, cassis, cherry, spicy plum (more...)

"Great modern style Napa red. For those shopping over $20, don't let the lower price tag of this scare you! It's an absolute bargain! Bright juicy red cherry, raspberry, blueberry and red plum, with notes of coconut and vanilla and pleasant dusty tannins. This open (more...)

"Deep red. Elegant, sharply focused currant aromas show bright mineral lift. Sweet and juicy, with supple tannins and fresh red berry flavors given support by firm acidity. This has Old World spice and tannin structure, finishing on a bright red fruit note."

"Fashioned from a blend similar to the 2004, the brilliant, fuller-bodied 2005 Bourriquot displays classic notes of menthol, mint, black currants, blueberries, and raspberries, terrific fruit on the attack, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, silky tannin, and a lon (more...)

"The 2006 Firebelle Proprietary Red (1,800 cases) is a blend of 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Malbec, aged 18 months on its lees. A beautiful nose of sweet black cherries, white chocolate, coffee beans, and subtle earthiness is (more...)

"The vintage is exemplified beautifully by the 2005 Trilogy. This is a superb example of this proprietary red. Beautiful deep red, blue, and black fruits all intermingle with some crushed rock, lavender, and spice box in a very scented bouquet. In the mouth, it is (more...)

"Slightly better than the 2004, the 2005 retains the same style, but possesses better acidity, a deeper color, and a fleshier, richer mouthfeel. Havens co-ferments the Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon (which can't be easy) for the Black and Blue Proprietary Red Wine, a (more...)

"Our Menage a Trois exposes the fresh, ripe, jam-like fruit that is the calling card of California wine. Forward, spicy and soft, this delicious dalliance makes the perfect accompaniment for grilled meats or chicken." -Winery

"Deep ruby-red. Complex nose melds black and red fruits, licorice, minerals, dark chocolate and dried herbs. Smooth and creamy on the palate, with good weight but also excellent energy. This lush, sweet blend tightens up toward the back, finishing with noteworthy b (more...)