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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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
Kettle Corn, Dark Fruit, Caramel, Vanilla

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.

Tasting Notes:

Indulge in the rich and velvety experience of Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2021. This red wine boasts bold flavors of blackberries, cassis, and hints of oak, creating a well-balanced and sophisticated palate.

Aroma: The wine greets the senses with an enticing aroma of dark fruits, complemented by subtle notes of vanilla and spice, promising a sensory journey with every sip.

Terroir: Crafted from carefully selected Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, this vintage reflects the essence of the terroir, embodying the character and nuances of the vineyards from which it originates.

Aging Process: Matured to perfection through a meticulous aging process, the wine achieves a harmonious balance of tannins, contributing to its smooth and elegant finish.

Pairing: Versatile in its pairing options, Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 enhances the dining experience. Whether paired with grilled meats, hearty pasta dishes, or enjoyed on its own, it elevates the culinary journey.

Maker Notes

This wine incorporates choice fruit from vineyards throughout Napa Valley, from our organic estate vineyards to small rugged hillside sites of our partner growers. By blending these various lots, we create a rich panorama on the palate, a landscape of complexity and character that clearly depicts Napa Valley.

Our 2019 growing began with ample rainfall and lingering soil moisture. A warm, extended summer saw very few extreme heat events, with foggy mornings setting the stage for vibrant and expressive wines. The long, relatively mild finish to the season helped to preserve freshness and balance in the fruit with hang time that allowed for impressive color, structure and tannin. This is an exceptional vintage defined by well integrated acidity, dense texture, and great depth.

TASTING NOTES

Our 2019 Napa Valley Cabernet is expressive with aromas of dark cocoa, red berry, and dried herbs. The palate is lush and fruit-forward with hints of spice and leather. The tannin is polished—fully integrated and balanced through the lengthy finish.

VARIETAL COMPOSITION: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot

LIMITED EDITION

NAPA VALLEY RED WINE CASK 15 YEAR OLD

The Cabernet Sauvignon wine casks from the Napa Valley bestow berries and spice, imparting a refined blush on Aberfeldy’s honeyed malt in this latest release from the Red Wine Cask Collection.

TASTING NOTES

A refined blush on Aberfeldy's honeyed malt.

Brimming with fragrant notes of raspberry jam, and parma violets. Then dustings of cinnamon and the alluring aroma of freshly ground coffee beans.

NAPA VALLEY WINE CASK

CASK TYPE

Cabernet Sauvignon reigns supreme over this rugged terroir, ripening fully in the California sunshine to produce big, bold and fruity flavours as well as notes of spice from ageing in oak.

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.

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.

Ten steps ahead in a dance of discourse, Rhetoric Whiskeys candy-coats and compels with equal amounts of art. Proper, eloquent, and poetic, this collection of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey speaks a language to which you could listen for hours.

An ever-changing specimen, Rhetoric is an experiment in how barrel maturation imparts a lasting impression year after year. Each new year results in an older and wiser limited release from remaining maturing stock. A conversation piece if there ever was one.

Each sip starts with a smoky, leathery nose that translates into vanilla oak, toasted rye, and dried fruits, and concludes with a long, full finish of cherry blossom and bitter chocolate.

Our sixth release, this 25-year-old Bourbon Whiskey has an aroma rich in oak and vanilla notes with hints of dried fruit, cherries and allspice. Oaky notes with nutmeg, caramel, and cocoa give way to a warm and slightly spicy finish.

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.

This Straight American Wheat Whiskey is born from winter wheat grown in the heart of Oregon, and finished with touches of rye and malted barley, to create a balanced homage to our beautiful state’s most abundant crop.

Awards

2022 American Distilling Institute Best of Category
2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Light sweet mint, jammy fruit, faint hay and vanilla

Palate: Fresh bright vanilla sweetness, hints of mint, pronounced but soft rye spice

Finish: Smooth vanilla, soft spice warmth

Mouthfeel: Light and fresh

Age: 5 years

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.

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. 

This wine is youthful and fresh with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrants, and a hint of olive tapenade. The palate is filled with more dark stone notes, subtle clove, and dried herbs with soft but structured tannins.

Tasting Notes: Black Stone Fruit, Clove, Dried Herbs

Aroma: Plum, Blackberry, Hint of Olive