Assertive and assured, the wine is no wallflower, despite its floral nose. The blend is dominated by Zinfandel with Petite Sirah, Petite Verdot and even Teroldego playing contributing roles. Gritty tannins serve as an amuse bouche to a swell of black plum, violets, sweet tobacco and cassis.
The aromatics live up to the name, immediately evoking the inside of a movie theatre. The wine is unapologetically sumptuous. Clove and apple crumble are mounted on a frame of stony minerality with a lemon custard finish.
Rich, lathered boysenberry ganache, roasted coffee, and graphite ascend on the palate. Tannins are suede-lined, with melting dark chocolate. This wine possesses structure with broad, rounded shoulders.
Fruit grown on a high elevation vineyard sports a wine at the hilt of luxury. This eye-opening Cab possesses the wow factor at every turn. Plum skin dry, supple tannins and iron-rich soil align with cassis and leather. Approachable but ultimately age-worthy. Its voluptuous profile offers a concentrated, savory finish.
The dazzling ruby color serves as a prelude to a formidable floral bouquet, replete with roses and fresh violet. The wine is self-assured with an elegant tension, showcasing notes of blackberries, allspice and mocha.
Despite its name, this wine walks a steady line between the brawn suggested by the cow on its label and the delicacy implied by the butterflies. Swirling with buttery toffee, baking spice, and vanilla, Bosc pear makes a leap from the nose to a palate whose richness is tempered by lemony acidity and punctuated by a finishing touch of oak and cashew.
Rich and complex, with ripe apples, pears, and pineapple. Buttery, with freshly baked bread and a well-rounded mouthfeel. One of the most noteworthy names in our industry.
You won’t find many sites in California as respected as Bien Nacido Vineyard. This vintage is an Earth Mother, gracious and giving. Notes of ripe cherry, black tea, and iron-kissed soil. Sarsaparilla and allspice gently season cranberry. Incredibly elegant, with a round, down pillow lightness.