The range that constitutes “everyday pricing” is a subjective matter, but $9 to $12 is probably in the ballpark for most wine lovers, who will find strong value in this on any day of the week. Fully ripe and just shy of full-bodied, it is satisfyingly deep in flavor without seeming overtly sweet or tricked-out with oak chips or any other additives. In brief, it tastes like $24 Chardonnay for half the price.
Tightly wound tannins create a motif of powerhouse intensity. Dried herbs, soy sauce, and slate add courage and conviction to the Cult. Black plum increases its complexity, enveloping spiced sandalwood on the finish.
A blend of 30% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 10% Petit Verdot. Upstanding, elegant, and engrossing. This attention-getting red shows a fine acid structure, minerality, and black fruit. Espresso runs deep, embedded with white pepper and balsamic.
Medium deep purple/red color amped with red fruit, savory spice, cracked pepper, charred wood notes, black licorice, and bittersweet chocolate. Moderate intensity, with good weight on the palate; round, and soft in character, with some length on the palate.
Sleek and structured with an athletic arm, ripe blackberry is seasoned with white pepper, coffee bean and vanilla-kissed oak.
With a nine percent addition of fruit from Oakville, this blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc is determined and driven with insistent tannins. Plum, lavender, and espresso are enveloped in a dusty coating for a chewy, dry finish.
Bright fruit with grippy, chalky tannins. Muscular, with black fruit, fennel, and espresso astringency. A pleasurable persuasion of mocha-kissed violets on the finish.
This wine shows depth of character with a creamy, vanilla pudding base. Notes of Italian herbs ramp up its unique profile, leveled by lemon cookie and a smooth, honeysuckle-inspired finish.