Since our inaugural 1978 vintage, we have been proud to craft a vineyard-designate Merlot from the legendary Three Palms Vineyard. Named for its three iconic palm trees, this warm, up-valley vineyard features lean soils that cause the vines to send their roots deep in search of nutrients, yielding a profoundly intense and age-worthy wine with complex fruit and mineral layers. As a testament to its status as the benchmark for New World Merlot, in 2017, Wine Spectator honored our 2014 Three Palms Vineyard Merlot as “Wine of the Year.”

WINE PROFILE

Production Notes

Varietal Composition: 100% estate fruit, 89% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 0.5% Petit Verdot, 0.5% Malbec

Winemaker Notes

Once again, the famed Three Palms Vineyard has yielded a fascinating and luxuriously full-bodied Merlot. Aromas of huckleberry, black cherry, chocolate and fig rise from the glass, followed by hints of graphite, graham cracker, bay leaf and sage. On the mouth-watering palate the flavors are intense and complex, with velvety tannins and voluptuous fruit balanced by earthy undertones and Three Palms’ classic minerality, all of which carry the wine to a rich and remarkably long finish.

Production

For both red and white grapes, 2019 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: 2019
Varietal: Merlot
Appellation: Napa Valley
Vineyard Designation: Three Palms Vineyard
Acid: 0.55 g/100 ml
pH: 3.73
Aging: 100% French Oak: 75% New, 25% Neutral, aged for 18 months
Alcohol: %14.5

The Bottled In Bond Act of 1897 was created to regulate the quality of American whiskeys. Before this act was passed, whiskey had few regulatory guidelines and was often adulterated with additives and colorants.

After the act was passed, distilleries could label their whiskey as Bottled In Bond if it met specific criteria.

American Whiskey has of course become far more regulated since 1897. Present day Bottled In Bond whiskeys use the term to signify a true grain to bottle product. Every Oregon Spirit Bottled In Bond barrel is carefully selected by our distillers, and is bottled and stamped with its unique barrel code to showcase what makes that particular barrel a part of our single barrel program.

Flavor Notes
Brown Butter, Vanilla, Eucalyptus, Mint, Barrel

On May 24, 1976, a wine tasting took place in Paris that changed the world’s view of California wines forever. The tasting was the brainchild of Steven Spurrier, an English wine merchant who owned an innovative wine shop and adjacent wine school in the center of Paris. Having been recently introduced to California wines, and curious to see how these newcomers would fare against French wines made from the same kind of grapes, he arranged a blind wine tasting in celebration of the American Bicentennial activities in Paris. The French tasters chosen for the event had impeccable professional credentials. Spurrier chose French wines that were first and other classified-growth red Bordeaux and white Burgundies to be matched against California Cabernet Sauvignons and Chardonnays. The tasting was blind, with the identities of the wines concealed and the labels revealed only after the jury of nine tasters had voted its order of preference.

The unthinkable happened. The 1973 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon was judged the best. The Napa Cabernet had bested four top-ranked Bordeaux, including first-growths Château Mouton-Rothschild and Château Haut-Brion. The 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay from California bested its French counterparts.

This Cabernet has an herbal and floral nose, complemented by aromas of black cherry. The flavors are layered with tones of dried cherries, pomegranate and cocoa. The texture is rustic, yet silky, with a unique savory and long finish.

Caymus has a signature style that is dark in color, with rich fruit and ripe tannins, as approachable in youth as in maturity. Since its founding in 1972, Caymus has become renowned as a consistent leader in the production of Napa Valley Cabernet. Grapes for this wine are farmed in a range of Napa’s sub-appellations – from Coombsville to Calistoga – with fruit from the valley floor creating lushness and the hillsides providing backbone. Diversification enables us to make the best possible wine in a given year, featuring layered, lush aromas and flavors, including cocoa, cassis and ripe berries.

A rich bright red to crimson color, this wine has an intense nose with lifted vanilla aromatics balanced with red currants, violets, and mulberry fruits. It is a wine that is firm and full on the palate with a subtle sweetness giving a rich mouth feel. The vanilla aromatics carry through on the palate and complement subtle flavours of red currants, dark cherries, and chocolate. The palate is filled with dark berry fruit and the soft tannins provide a lingering finish.

Blueberry and brambly fruit on the nose, with dried mint and aromatic woody herbs, earthy notes and background cedary oak. The Varietal palate shows dark berry fruits along with woody herbs and some mint. Beautiful purple and red hues representative of a classic Cabernet Sauvignon wine with fine tannin structure and lingering flavours.

TASTING NOTES

This Cabernet from our McLaren Vale family vineyard is one for the purists – elegant, structured and displaying great finesse. Concentrated dark berry fruit and liquorice are beautifully balanced with firm tannins and subtle smoky notes, leading to a smooth, savoury finish. 

Layers of blackberries, deep plum and blueberries meld together for a rich, saturated flavor in our 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon. Subtle hints of vanilla, clove and cracked peppercorn from oak aging and firm tannins add complexity. Our deep 2020 Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon offers a classic expression of the Argentinian influence on the variety.

AWARDS: 90 Points from James Suckling, April 2021

DAOU was the first in Paso Robles to produce a 98-point wine, and they seem inclined to make it a habit. The 2016 Patrimony, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 30 months in all new French oak, delivers stunning layers of flavor on a ripe frame with fantastic juiciness. Blueberry jam, blackberry pie, truffles, espresso and violets...really, all the explosive aroma and flavor you could ask for in a seriously killer Cabernet.

LIMITED EDITION NAPA VALLEY RED WINE CASK 18 YEAR OLD

The 2023 release in this collection is rich and decadent and has a softening of the spice notes. The finishing in ex-Cabernet Sauvignon wine casks bestows seductive qualities elevating Aberfeldy’s signature smoothness.

TASTING NOTES

Lush, bold, with a dominance of fruit.

The wine’s influence adds an air of opulence & a deepening of intriguing red berry aromas. Green apple & honeyed, floral notes. Rich & decadent. A velvety texture and softening spices leave a mellow dram to contemplate over.

CASK TYPE

18 years in a combination of re-f ill and hogshead casks, the whisky was then finished for a period of around 15 months in Cabernet Sauvignon red wine casks sourced from the Napa Valley, California USA.

This Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of fruit from vineyards throughout California, including Mendocino County, Paso Robles, and other celebrated Cabernet regions. The year was characterized by a dry, cold winter, followed by a warm spring prompting vigorous growth. Moderate summer temperatures allowed the grapes to mature slowly and develop deep concentrated flavor. Petite Sirah adds a touch of color, texture and spice to this Cabernet Sauvignon. A brilliant deep garnet hue hints at the wine’s powerful aromas and flavors of blackcurrant, black cherry and prune, layered over rich notes of leather, tobacco and graphite. This well-structured, medium-bodied Cabernet delivers elegant tannins, pleasing acidity and a lingering finish.

TASTING NOTES

Winemaker Jeff Cichocki blends Cabernet Sauvignon with Petite Sirah and small amounts of Malbec to add richness, texture, color, and spice to the wine. The brilliant, deep garnet red color with violet hues shines in the glass. Black cherry and black currant fruits fill the mouth with subtle notes of leather, tobacco and pencil shaving following. A generous, rich mouthfeel is surrounding the medium-bodied wine with structure and layers of ripe tannins.

Incredibly concentrated, the 2016 Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is bold yet bright with a pronounced licorice finish. The intense violet hue lends well to a nose dominated by red fruit and spice. Pomegranate, sage, thyme, and rosemary blend seamlessly with a subtle mineral quality.

95 PTS JAMES SUCKLING

94 PTS WINE SPECTATOR

Terrazas de los Andes Cabernet Sauvignon. Naturally low-yield vines grown in the clay soils of Perdriel, Luján de Cuyo, bring forth full-bodied, generous flavors. And our best plot in Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, offers spicy, fruity aromas. Blending the contrasts of five in transition to organic plots, this Mendoza red wine is perfect for ageing.

TASTING NOTES
This Argentinean Cabernet Sauvignon offers a complex bouquet that shows back pepper, tobacco and fresh herbal hints, combined with notes of dark chocolate and caramel due to the oak aging. In mouth, it stands out for presenting a greasy and long sensation with granular tannins and a fresh finish.

Experience the timeless allure of 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon and elevate your wine journey with a symphony of rich flavors, deep aromas, and a velvety texture that lingers on your palate.

Winemaking Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon is synonymous with Napa Valley and has always been a mainstay in the winemaking program at Stags’ Leap Winery. Our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a combination of grapes from select Napa Valley growers with a focus on sourcing from the valley floor. Our winemaker selects fruit that is similar in expression to the grapes from the Stags’ Leap estate, avoiding fruit from areas he considers to be too warm and instead sourcing grapes from the southern part of Napa Valley, where the climate is cooler. This strategic sourcing ensures the focus and character for which Stags’ Leap Cabernet Sauvignons are known.

Tasting Notes

Cabernet sauvignon is the core of our winemaking program and this elegant wine is plush and inviting with generous dark berry fruit flavors and integrated notes of violet, clove and cedar.

The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a rich and robust wine crafted by The Prisoner Wine Company. With deep dark fruit notes, velvety tannins, and a lingering finish, it's a well-balanced and structured Cabernet Sauvignon. Perfect for pairing with hearty dishes or enjoying on its own, this vintage reflects the winery's commitment to exceptional quality and flavor.

Known for taking the road less traveled, Michael David Winery has always stood apart from the crowd. Whether it be their outlandish brands and packaging or their quirky personalities, Michael and David are definitely on a stage of their own and this wine showcases just that. The fruit for this wine comes from the original “super freak” himself, Michael Phillips’ Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard located only a medicine balls toss away from the winery.

TASTING NOTES
Flexing a brand new stage, the Strongest Man on Earth continues to be the star of the show for the 2021 vintage! With amazing brawn and finesse, our 2021 Freakshow Cab opens with aromas of black cherry, raspberry and toasted hazelnut. He’s larger than life, medium in body and showcases flavors of juicy dark fruit, strawberry jam and clove with a smooth, lasting finish that will surely have you coming back for the second act.

The Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 50th Anniversary Napa Valley Wine is a true testament to the legacy of the Wagner family. Meticulously handcrafted from select vineyards across Napa Valley, this wine exhibits the hallmark characteristics of Caymus excellence. With each sip, layers of ripe blackberry, juicy cassis, and decadent dark chocolate unfold on the palate, enveloped in velvety tannins. Aged to perfection, it offers a harmonious balance of fruit, structure, and complexity, culminating in a sumptuous and enduring finish. This commemorative release embodies five decades of passion, innovation, and commitment to crafting extraordinary wines.

A breathtakingly beautiful place set among centuries-old oak trees and a patchwork of meticulously planted vineyards, Oakville has become recognized as one of the world’s preeminent wine regions. Here soil and climate coalesce, allowing us to produce elegant, age-worthy and immensely enjoyable Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit for this delicious wine comes from our Oakville Estate and carefully selected lots from our grower neighbors.

The alluring dense, dark plum color of the 2016 Oakville Cabernet is the first indication of the rich extraction in this wine. Sweet aromas of blackberry tart, ripe plums and marzipan are complemented with a savory hint of toasted coriander seed. The palate opens smoothly, building to a rich, full mouthfeel — the young tannins hinting at a restrained power. A beautifully balanced acidity dances throughout — giving an undercurrent of freshness and a counterpoint to the sweetness of the new French oak, lifting the dark fruits and bringing forward ripe red berries. The finish is layered with baking spices, wild blackberries, and a hint of dried black currant. This wine is enjoyably exuberant now but has the fruit and structure to last another 15+ years should you desire.

In 1897, Frederick Durant and Willis and Joseph Booth formed a partnership and took over the Oakville Mercantile & General Store at the Oakville Crossroads. By 1904, the sale of the store and the Victorian home was finalized and Durant and Joseph Booth moved in. Over the next several years, they transformed the destination into a grocery store for the Napa Valley. Today, the historic family home stands at the gateway of one of the unsurpassed wine regions of the world and the home is one of the finest homes from the era.

THE VINTAGE
2020 kicked off with ideal growing conditions. Mild temperatures led to evenly developed clusters and an early budbreak was followed by a warm to hot summer. Low winter rains resulted in smaller berries with concentrated flavors. Harvest started in early August and all things pointed to normal yields and exceptional fruit quality.

WINEMAKER’S NOTES
Harvested in the cool morning hours from valley floor vineyards across Napa Valley, the grapes were hand sorted and underwent extended maceration before aging in a combination of bourbon and American oak barrels. Bourbon barrels have a heavier toast which imparts a light smoky note on the nose and highlights the characteristics that are synonymous with the spirit. The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is deep, dark red in the glass and opens with aromas dark cherry and plum that spring from the glass. This is a full-bodied wine, filled with flavors of blackberry, cherry, caramel and spice. Aged in Bourbon barrels, flavors of brown sugar, sweet vanilla, baking spice and hints of toasted oak are textured throughout the palate. Balanced with fine-grained tannins, the finish is long and smooth.