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.

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.

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

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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.

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. 

Maker Notes

Our rustic and robust Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon takes our award-winning Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon and ages it for two months in charred Bourbon barrels to create a richer, more complex wine. For wine enthusiasts looking for a more robust, bolder red wine, our bourbon barrel aged offering is a perfect choice.

Flavor Notes
Rich and complex on the nose with notes of blackberry, dark chocolate, vanilla, coffee, and sweet burnt toffee. In the glass, bourbon barrel aging imparts vanilla, brown spice, and caramel flavors, which blend harmoniously with ripe plum, cranberry, and hints of barbecued meats.

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.

Maker Notes

On the nose, our Allomi Cabernet offers enticing aromas of currant, blackberry, and elegant expressions of lavender. Juicy black fruit are met with plush, well-integrated tannins, espresso, and a hint of oak spice.

Blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petite Sirah, 1% Malbec, 2% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot

Prior Vintages
90 POINTS - Wine Enthusiast, 2019 Vintage
92 POINTS - James Suckling, 2018 Vintage

Established in 1985 by legendary vintners Dan and Margaret Duckhorn, our roots run deep at Decoy. Building on our rich winemaking heritage, we invite you to experience Decoy Limited. Crafted using grapes from some of the most acclaimed Napa Valley vineyards, including our own estate properties, this wine is the ultimate expression of Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon.

Wine Profile

Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot

Winemaker Notes
Elegantly structured and impeccably balanced, this gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon displays voluptuous dark fruit aromas of blackberry and black cherry, with hints of lavender and rustic savory spice. The rich berry notes are echoed on the palate, where silky, fine-grained tannins and enlivening acidity carry the flavors to a lush, lingering finish.

Production
2019 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.

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.

A classic wine icon for thirty vintages – one of America’s favorite Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignons.

VINEYARDS

The predominant source for our J. Lohr Estates Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon program is our vineyard located directly opposite our J. Lohr Paso Robles Wine Center, plus two newer sites just to the north (J. Lohr Sinclair and J. Lohr Jones ranches). The original Seven Oaks vineyard was planted on its own rootstock, utilizing some of the indigenous Estrella clones widely planted in Paso Robles. The soils in our vineyards vary from gravelly clay loam to limestone-based, over a relatively small parcel of land; various rootstock and clonal combinations have been used to maximize the expression of each individual site and the eventual wine’s layered complexity.

VINIFICATION

Maturation: 12 months aging in 60-gallon American oak barrels, 18% new

Barrel type: Predominantly medium-plus toasted Missouri and Minnesota oak, with toasted heads

CELLARING

Balanced and fruit forward upon release, with adequate structure to age seven years or longer.

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.

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.

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.

2020 Nickel & Nickel C.C. Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford

TASTING NOTES

The 2020 C.C. Ranch is all about finesse, with lifted plum and floral aromatics opening onto a beautifully plush palate. Ripe raspberry and plum flavors are underscored by seductive spicy notes, with soft tannins gently supporting the wine from entry to completion. With fruit that grows brighter and fresher as the wine progresses to the finish, this Rutherford Cabernet may be one of the most approachable and mouthwatering of the vintage.

VINEYARD DESCRIPTION

C.C. Ranch is planted in Rutherford, along the slope of a knoll west of the Silverado Trail. The vineyard grows classic Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon on well-drained, gravelly loam soil and receives a variety of exposures, depending on the block and location. The vines are well balanced and the canopy is opened up to give good light exposure. Nickel & Nickel produces wine from 15 select acres of this 115-acre vineyard.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Maker Notes

Blending & Aging

Our 2019 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is comprised of 95.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2.5% Cabernet Franc, 1.9% Merlot and 0.4% Petit Verdot. After blending in early 2020, our 2019 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon was transferred to American oak barrels from our cooperage, The Oak, where it aged for 24 months. Blending before barrel aging—a signature of our winemaking style—allows blends to be based on the inherent qualities of their vineyard components before oak influence. Vintage to vintage, the resulting Cabernets emerge integrated and ready to drink upon release.

Red cherry, blackberry and vanilla

Vintage Description

The winter rains started in late December, and by the time the vines awoke from their slumber, the soil profile was recharged, the lakes and reservoirs had filled up again, and the vintage was off to a healthy start. Lower-than-average spring temperatures resulted in a slightly delayed budbreak, and we received a welcome and unexpected rain event just before bloom. It did not interfere with fruit set and prepared the vines for the warm summer conditions. In 2019, the challenge was in the vineyard—to stay on top of prolific plant growth and to thin some of the crop later in the season for optimal vine balance. Summer and fall temperatures averaged a balmy 85°F with only three brief heat events during fruit ripening that brought in the usual fog pattern that makes the Alexander Valley growing region so special. Harvest commenced on September 11 and proceeded at a busy-but-steady pace for five weeks to finish on October 18. Crops were generous, and the quality we saw in the fermentations augured another outstanding vintage with layers of complexity, great depth and elegant tannins.