A dense shade of crimson red coats the sides of the glass. Subtle aromas of cedar wood and rose petals mingle with hints of well-seasoned oak. The entry of the wine is seamless and prepares the taster for a broad mid palate saturated with ripe cherry and dark chocolate. The wine finishes with broad and rich tannins that linger on for nearly a minute.

Poured as a dark garnet, the wine opens with primary aromas of ripe cassis and blackberry. Supporting hints of dark chocolate, toasted oak and cedar support the typical Orin Swift Cabernet Sauvignon nose. The entry is flooding with notes of dark fruits and a mid-palate bolstered with redcurrant, bay leaf and a reemergence of cassis. The wine closes with well-developed tannins and a striking minerality despite the supple and soft finish.

Dark violet with a ruby crown, the wine exhibits classic Napa Cabernet aromatics with our style: black fruits—plum and cherry—dark chocolate, leather and Rutherford Dust coalesce from the glass. The entry is elegant and begins to flood the palate with notes of cassis, blackberry, blueberry, caramel and a touch of brown sugar and cinnamon: rich and bold. Seamless and focused, the wine closes with lingering dusty tannins and a touch of baking chocolate.

Established more than 30 years ago by legendary vintners Dan and Margaret Duckhorn, our roots run deep at Decoy. Since 1978, Duckhorn Vineyards has been exploring the character and complexity of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Drawing on our winemaking team’s expertise working with this varietal, Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon offers a rich and appealing expression of the varietal crafted to be ready upon release.

Wine Profile

Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot

Winemaker Notes
This alluring Cabernet Sauvignon draws you in with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, mocha, savory blueberry and sweet baking spices. On the palate, silky tannins and a supple, rounded texture frame the voluptuous dark berry flavors, with notions of barrel spice adding nuance and complexity to the long, lush finish.

Production
The growing season began with minimal winter rains and a mild spring. With drought conditions throughout California, we carefully tailored our vineyard practices to ensure balanced crop loads. With slightly elevated temperatures, budbreak at our North Coast vineyards was approximately two weeks ahead of the cooler Central Coast. As a result, our North Coast harvest concluded on October 15th, with our harvest on the Central Coast wrapping up on November 6th. In both regions, the berries and clusters were smaller than average, producing lower yields but deeply concentrated flavors, aromas and textures. Overall, the resulting wines are of exceptional quality, with lovely balance, excellent natural acidity and bright, juicy flavors.

We have been producing Cabernet Sauvignon since 1978. Blending fruit from estate vineyards and top Napa Valley growers, this wine embodies the complexity of the valley, while offering a seamless balance between fruit, oak and tannins. To add nuance, the Cabernet is blended with Merlot, yielding a wine that is approachable in its youth, yet worthy of cellaring.

WINE PROFILE

Production Notes

Varietal Composition: 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot

Winemaker Notes

Beautifully rich and complex, this wine offers enticing aromas of huckleberry jam, black cherry and cinnamon spice, with hints of bay leaf, maple and violets. The lush dark berry and sweet baking spice notes are echoed on the palate, where the flavors are framed by a firm underlying structure and fine, dusty tannins that add depth and nuance to a long, robust finish.

Production

2020 brought another exceptional vintage to Napa Valley, resulting in wines with alluring polish and poise! The season began with a wet winter followed by a mild spring. While this led to a slightly later-than-normal start to the season, ideal summer weather with no significant heat spikes ensured ideal flavor development, yielding complex and vibrant whites, and refined reds with elegant tannins, enticing aromatics and beautiful fruit flavors.

WINE SPECS

Vintage: 2020
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Napa Valley
Acid: 0.56 g/100 ml
pH: 3.76
Aging: Aged 16 months in 100% French oak 50% new, 50% neutral
Alcohol: %14.5

Maker Notes

At Amador Whiskey Company, we partner with the finest distillers to create small batch, luxury whiskies. Amador Double Barrel is a classic low rye bourbon aged in new charred American oak barrels for 3 years, which creates flavors of vanilla, black cherry, caramel. It is then finished in former medium toast French Oak Cabernet barrels for 9–12 months, which provides additional vanilla notes and a smooth mouthfeel. The “Double Barrel” aging technique creates characteristics from the individual barrels that are then blended together to make an exceptional tasting Bourbon, far greater than the sum of its parts.

FEATURES

• Sourced from the pedigreed Willett family distillery in Bardstown, KY
• Mashbill consists of 72% corn, 13% rye, 15% barley
• Aged in new charred American Oak barrels for 3 years
• Finished in Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon barrels for 9 to 12 months
• Bottled at 90 proof
• Pairs perfectly in a Manhattan, Whiskey Sour, or Mint Julep

TASTING NOTES

Deep copper brown color with red hue from Cabernet wine barrels. Flavors of vanilla and toast lead the way, then a crescendo of caramel, crème brûlée, and spice take over and linger in its long finish. Rich, complex, and layered.

This wine is characterized by its intricate blend of cherry, blackberry, and spice, offering a delightful sensory experience. The wine maintains its appeal with a smooth finish, complemented by gentle tannins, subtle notes of vanilla, and delicate hints of pepper.

The first-ever offering from Caymus Vineyards, this wine embodies a California-appellation Cabernet Sauvignon – smooth, deep, and opulent, showcasing the distinctive characteristics of Caymus. It originates from various locations across the state that boast perfect climatic conditions, soils, and landscapes specifically favorable for Cabernet. This venture is born from enthusiasm for California's varied vineyard terrain, often found in less explored regions, with the promise of crafting extraordinary Cabernet.

Balanced, rich flavors of juicy black cherry, cinnamon, and marzipan. Named after the version of a film which most reflects the director’s vision, Director’s Cut wines represent our winemaker’s vision of varietal wines, which express true appellation character. Director’s Cut embraces appellation-specific sourcing, meticulous fruit selection, and numerous blending trials in order to capture the distinct nuances of Sonoma’s microclimates.

Since our inception in 2005, we have been producing Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon as an answer to Napa Cabs that are two, three, or four times its price. Educated Guess’s quality equals its value– sourced from some of Napa’s best vineyards (think Beckstoffer Georges III, Bettinelli, and Laird Money Road), using only the best grapes. Though this wine is consistently lauded—having received Best Buy, Top Value, or Best of Class from every major wine publication every year since 2005, including #1 Selling Napa Cabernet under $50—the depth of consumer loyalty is what makes us most proud.  is wine is rich, ripe, and focused with flavors of sweet black currant and juicy blackberry intermingled with hints of shaved chocolate and tobacco. Delicious flavors framed by toasty oak and silky tannins, meld together throughout the wine’s lingering finish.

Duckhorn Vineyards has sourced grapes from this distinctive region for more than a quarter century and has crafted a Howell Mountain bottling since 1989. Recognized as one of the Napa Valley’s most acclaimed winegrowing regions, grapes from Howell Mountain are famous for producing age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignons with rich, deep color and excellent structure. To encourage further complexity, we bottle-age this mountain-grown wine one year longer than our other wines prior to release.

WINE PROFILE

Production Notes

Varietal Composition: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot

Winemaker Notes

On the nose, this stunning wine offers a bevy of mountain-fruit aromas including sweet baking spices, black raspberry, currant and blackberry, with hints of anise, clove and fresh mint adding nuance and complexity. On the palate it is robust and generous, echoing the aromas in waves of ripe dark berries and spice, with firm tannins and dusty minerality carrying the flavors to a remarkably long, lush finish.

Production

For both red and white grapes, 2018 offered near picture-perfect growing conditions, with mild spring and summer weather, and no significant heat events. The conditions were ideal for both our Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, which show beautiful tropical notes and ripe flavors at low sugars. While our Chardonnay harvest began about three weeks later than normal, the fruit arrived at the winery in pristine condition, producing dynamic and complex wines. The excellent growing conditions naturally resulted in a slightly larger than average crop for our red Bordeaux varieties, with fully lignified seeds at low sugars levels. With temperate weather throughout fall, we were able to pick each block at optimal ripeness, yielding exceptionally juicy and polished red wines, with plush, well-rounded tannins, and lovely overall structure.

WINE SPECS

Vintage: 2018
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Howell Mountain
Acid: 0.62 g/100 ml
pH: 3.71
Aging: Aged a total of 24 months 18 months in new French oak followed by 6 months in neutral barrels
Alcohol: %14.50

Indulge in the Richness of Sterling Vineyards' Vintners Collection California Cabernet Sauvignon 2016. Uncover the Perfect Blend of Flavors and Elegance.

The 2016 Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon from California exudes rich aromas of blackberry and cherry with hints of vanilla and oak. Its velvety texture and full-bodied richness make it a versatile companion to a variety of dishes, from juicy steaks to savory pasta. Crafted with precision, it offers a memorable experience with each sip, making it a standout choice among Cabernet Sauvignons.

Inspired by Stephan Asseo of L’Aventure Winery, this homage has become a true passion. Sourced from the finest vineyards across Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, and Edna Valley, this wine is carefully cultivated by dedicated farmers who are like My Favorite Neighbors. Their commitment ensures a world-class wine, crafted without shortcuts or compromises. Welcome to our Neighborhood.

The 2021 My Favorite Neighbor Cabernet Sauvignon offers a harmonious blend of black cherry, cassis, and warm spice. On the palate, it reveals a full body with rich blackberry and plum flavors, complemented by subtle notes of tobacco. Enhanced by red fruit, a touch of acidity, well-integrated tannins, and a finely crafted structure, this is a wine that demands respect and enjoyment from all.

Maker Notes

Our Cabernet Sauvignon was the first wine we made. This is the wine that started it all, setting the exacting standards that we hold ourselves to for all of our varietals. Round and juicy, our Cabernet Sauvignon has flavors of blackberry, toasted hazelnut and cinnamon, complemented by hints of vanilla and toasted oak.

We love pairing this wine with well-seasoned meats like beef, pork, or lamb, and indulgent chocolate desserts.

Maker Notes

Our 2021 Apothic Cab captures the best of Cabernet Sauvignon, bringing a silky, elegant and delicate dimension to the typically bold characteristics of the variety. This wine showcases Cabernet Sauvignon’s distinctive fruit characteristics of blueberry, blackberry jam and dark plum, supported by soft, fine tannins that add plush richness to the mouthfeel. A small addition of Zinfandel to the wine adds layers of cherry and dark fruit notes as well as a hint of spice. Subtle suggestions of vanilla linger on the smooth finish, a reflection of the wine’s selective oak aging..

Winemaking Notes
We selected Cabernet Sauvignon grapes with the most intense fruit profile and the finest tannins, handling fruit with a soft touch in the cellar. We added a small portion of Zinfandel to the blend to complement the wine’s uniquely approachable palate and add additional dark and jammy characteristics. After harvest, fruit was destemmed with marginal crushing to gently extract color and tannins. Portions of the blend were aged on oak for two to four months to preserve elegant fruit notes and impart hints of vanilla.

Sourced from Bosché, Sycamore, and Red Barn Ranch, this wine displays all the classic notes of the Rutherford AVA. The aromatics conjure up notions of dark chocolate, black cherry, fresh cedar, and graphite. The palate is rich and complexly layered with flavors of espresso, plum pie, blackberry and forest floor. The tannins are reminiscent of Rutherford dust; structured, dusty and well integrated, making this wine lovely now with the ability to cellar well for decades.

For decades, it has been our goal to produce a Rutherford AVA, estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon. Inspired by the early Cabernets of Inglenook and Beaulieu Vineyard, we’ve spent the past 20 years finding, farming, and obtaining highly sought-after land in Rutherford—with particular attention to the Rutherford bench—to perfect our craft. Years of effort with organic viticulture, dry farming and minimal cellar intervention yield a wine that could not be produced outside of the 10 square miles that define its appellation.

100% Certified organic and dry farmed. Our vines average 19 years of age, and are planted in the gravelly loams of the Pleasanton and Cortina soil series.

For Quilt Napa Valley, we focus on vineyards with well-draining, low-nutritive soils that stress the vines. The result of these soils is a grape crop with extraordinary concentration of flavor, color, and texture. While the majority of the fruit (70%) comes from the floor of the Napa Valley to achieve the richness and elegance desired, we also relied on some grapes grown at elevation on Napa Valley benchlands and hillsides for a final blend with more structure and complexity than we could have achieved had we used fruit grown solely on the Valley floor.

The Napa Valley Quilt Reserve Cabernet represents our winemakers' selection of the top two percent of Cabernet Sauvignon fruit
harvested. It is selected for its intensity, quality and complex expression of the region. This wine showcases the best of the Napa
Valley.