The Prisoner Red Blend was inspired by the wines first made by the Italian immigrants who originally settled in Napa Valley. The Prisoner is now the most recognized red blend, leading the resurgence of interesting blends by incorporating Zinfandel with the unlikely mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Charbono. Bright aromas of ripe raspberry, vanilla, and coconut give way to flavors of fresh and dried blackberry, pomegranate, and vanilla, which linger harmoniously for a smooth and luscious finish.

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec, Petite Sirah, Charbono

Aroma: Black Cherry, Vanilla, Ripe Plum

Tasting Notes: Blackberry, Cocoa, Baking Spice

Our 2021 Maddalena Cabernet Sauvignon comes from our estate grown vineyards in both the El Pomar and Creston districts of Paso Robles. Small lots are picked and fermented individually with minimal intervention to allow the true expression of the soil and climate. The 2021 vintage is one of the best coming out of Paso Robles in the last few years. With moderate heat and low rainfall, 2021 yielded smaller crops and berries with outstanding quality and more concentration in the fruit.

Wine Making

This vintage is filled with ripe fruit flavors, including dark plum, and spicy black cherry. Followed by notes of vanilla, caramel, and oak spice contributed from barrel aging. The mouth is round with a rich, silky texture that is framed by soft tannins. 

This exquisite rye whiskey is distilled by the Diageo-owned Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Company, which is known for its unique and rare blends of whiskey.

The Scarlet Shade is a limited-edition release that is aged for 14 years in charred oak barrels, giving it a rich, deep amber color and a complex flavor profile. The nose is filled with notes of vanilla, caramel, and toffee, with hints of spice and a subtle smokiness. On the palate, the whiskey is smooth and mellow, with flavors of dark fruit, oak, and rye spice, and a touch of sweetness from the aging process.

One of the unique features of Orphan Barrel Scarlet Shade is its high rye content, which gives it a distinct spiciness and complexity that is highly sought after by whiskey aficionados. The rye grain used in the whiskey is sourced from various distilleries across North America, giving it a unique blend of flavors and aromas.

This whiskey is bottled at 90 proof, which is slightly higher than the typical proof for rye whiskey. This higher proof gives the Scarlet Shade a more robust flavor and a longer finish, making it ideal for sipping straight or mixing in a classic whiskey cocktail.

Aromas of lush, bright black cherry, blackberry and cassis draw you in. Round, rich seamless tannins provide a robust backbone and supple mid-palate. Notes of cedar, vanilla and a hint of mocha linger on the finish.

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.

Oregon Spirit Distillers Malt 5 Whiskey is a small-batch gem from Central Oregon. Crafted with locally sourced barley and aged in American oak, it boasts rich flavors of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak. A testament to Oregon's distilling expertise, it's perfect neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails.

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.

Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is a distinguished wine that embodies the artistry and craftsmanship of one of California’s most renowned winemaking teams. Sourced from family-grower partners across California, including the historic Mount Veeder estate, this Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the diverse terroir and ideal growing conditions of the region. The Hess Select wines are created with the guiding principle of founder Donald Hess, emphasizing land stewardship and sustainability to produce wines that honor both the land and the family legacy.

Tasting Notes
The 2019 Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon presents an expressive bouquet of dark fruits, such as ripe blackberries and currants, with hints of black cherry and a subtle earthiness. On the palate, the wine reveals deep layers of dark fruit, along with a touch of mocha and spice, balanced by smooth tannins. The 18 months of aging in a combination of French and American oak lend it a refined complexity and a long, velvety finish. The wine’s structure is robust, yet harmonious, making it a perfect choice for pairing with grilled meats or hearty dishes.

Awards

91 Points – Wine Enthusiast, 2019 Vintage
90 Points – Wine Enthusiast, 2020 Vintage
91 Points – Wine Enthusiast, 2018 Vintage

With 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petite Sirah, and 6% Malbec, this blend captures the essence of California’s rugged landscapes, offering a wine that is both approachable and complex. Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon 

2019 is available through Royal Batch, where it stands as a testament to the quality and tradition that define Hess wines.

About the Wine

With attractive aromas of black fruit and spice, this smooth, ready-to-drink Cabernet Sauvignon is made in Paso Robles with the same care as the highest quality, traditionally crafted Bordeaux-style wines. Our grapes are hand-picked and sorted by-the-berry for consistent quality and flavor. JUSTIN Cabernet Sauvignon then spends fourteen months in traditional small oak barrels to impart depth and complexity, highlighting the exceptional balance of flavors and textures that the unique climate and soils of Paso Robles add to the classic Cabernet character in this exceptional wine.

TASTING NOTES

Appearance: Bright with a deep ruby core that lightens at the rim of the glass, with moderately thick, slow forming tears.

Aroma: Aromatic with ripe black cherry, red berries and blackcurrant fruit with spice notes of vanilla and cinnamon with fresh sage, subtle dried rose petal, and toasted oak.

Palate: Nearly full-bodied with red plum, ripe bing cherry, and blackberry on entry with savory dried herbs, baking spice and toasted oak on the midpalate supported with balanced, fine tannins. The complex finish shows sustained ripe fruit and spice mixed with dried flower and camphor elements.

Disclaimer: Prior to placing your order and if you have a specific interest in a particular vintage year, kindly email us at [email protected] to confirm the vintage year, as it may vary from the advertised.

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.

Ruby in color, it presents a deep purple hue. Our Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 boasts aromas of red wild cherry with tobacco notes, followed by dark fruit and spices. The palate is structured yet refined. The density and volume on the midpalate complement the structure, making for a beautifully complex wine. Very long finish.

AWARDS

93 PTS JAMES SUCKLING

92 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST

Hailing from central California’s Paso Robles region, our Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon is richly textured and well balanced due to the region’s cool morning fog and intense midday sun.

Flavor Notes
Aromas of red fruits are backed by powerful scents of black peppercorn. On the palate, the wine features flavors of raspberry, coffee, and vanilla. Bold tannins lead to a long, smooth finish.

Disclaimer: The available vintage year will be shipped. Feel free to email us at [email protected] to check the vintage year before you place the order.

DESCRIPTION

Crisp crimson in the glass, the 2021 Slander opens with notes of wild strawberry, pomegranate, Bing cherry and cedar. Secondary aromatics abound, with hints of redwood grove underbrush, white pepper and earth. Delicate on entry, the palate is flooding with red plum, cherry cola, rhubarb and spices. A touch of cocoa powder on the finish, the wine closes with confident acidity and length.

Aged for 8 months in French Oak, 32% new.

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TASTING NOTES: Grapefruit, Lime, Jalapeño

Dark Horse Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing New Zealand-style white wine with a California twist. Zests of grapefruit and Key lime brighten the palate, then follow through to accents of passionfruit and jalapeño on the finish.

With a history steeped in expertise, Orphan Barrel has meticulously selected and matured this whisky for 14 years, allowing its flavors to mature and evolve. The name "Castle's Curse" alludes to the mysterious and enchanting journey the whisky has undertaken, evoking the imagery of hidden castles and ancient tales.

This single malt Scotch whisky captures the essence of Scotland's landscapes and heritage. Its rich, deep flavors are a testament to the careful aging process and the expertise that has gone into its creation. Whether enjoyed neat or savored in creative cocktails, Orphan Barrel Castle's Curse promises a sensory experience that takes you on a captivating journey through Scotland's whisky tradition.

Limited Edition 19 Crimes x Universal Monsters comes to life in the dark!

Frankenstein was the creation of Victor Frankenstein & was just a little misunderstood. He wasn't a monster; just upset people didn't want to hang out. So next time an eight-foot-tall guest arrives, pour him a glass.

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.

A gothic mauve with a vivid neon rim, the wine appears almost black in the glass. Notes of wet stone, black plum and crushed gravel reverberate from within. Bold upfront, the palate is all-enveloping with mixed berry crepe, black licorice and a touch of char. Layered and omnipotent in weight, the wine finishes with ripe Petite Sirah tannins, providing a pleasant closing texture.