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The Cabernet Sauvignon that makes up this wine comes from vineyards that provide the basis for many a cult wine. Vines from the hardy lower slopes at Coombsville are couped with Sugarloaf mountains west and south facing slopes. Finally some input from Circle S up in the mountains on some of the highest parts of Napa . French inspired fermentation makes this wine a California wine with a twist. Great Balance of Voluptuousness and Structure. - Brambly and spicy red and black fruit mark this mighty Cabernet, sourced from the framed To Kalon Vineyard in the Heart of Oakville. Despite it's name it offers only good times, a well composed, unabashedly hedonistic taste of juicy rip Napa fruit and overtly lush tannins.
- A deep purple color is followed by abundant notes of crème de cassis and flowers. This full-bodied wine touches all of the taster's sweet spots.
- The dark, formidably looking 2010 Merlot Little Sister (85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon) exhibits lots of Chinese black tea, mocha, black cherry, licorice, spice, coffee bean and mulberry aromas. Creamy textured, round and succulent, this medium to full-bodied Merlot is one of the finer examples of this varietal in Napa Valley. It should drink well for a decade.
- The wine hits the mouth with medium to full body, glorious fruit, sensational purity, wonderful texture and length, and a finish that lasts 40-45 seconds. Usually blending Cabernet Franc and Syrah together would not be a high priority on most winemaker’s agenda, but Maltus marches to the beat of a different drummer and clearly has something special on his hands. This is a brilliant Syrah that should evolve for at least a decade.
- Lean and mean chard - not too much of anything, especially oak. Very minerally, with stone on the nose and in the mouth, as well as quince and Meyer lemon with very good vibrancy and liveliness.
- Ruby red in color with tints of violet. It shows aromas that are lifted and bright of candied plum, tamarind, baked cherry with hints of cedar box spice. There is a distinctive earthy tonality often woody and bark like. The palate show more spice dominant, baked plum-cherry and persistent fine grain tannins and peppery finish
- The color is a bright pink-salmon with a medium fine mouse. There are aromas of stone fruit(peach), red cherry and candied strawberry with a hint of spiciness. The palate has moderate acidity with a hint of sweetness followed by candied fruit flavors and finishes with pink grapefruit. Best from 2011 to 2015
- A golden hay hue with light green tones offers a complexity of fruit aromas. There are tropical notes of guava and pineapple, green apple, kiwi and citrus blossom. There are subtle aromas of baked fig and oak tones. The palate is broad and rich offering more stone fruit of apricot and peach finishing with kefir lime and lemon-grass.
- It has a subtle, serious, slightly backward nose, with fresh herbals notes intermixed with notes of ripe fruit and a special quality of tannins, which are both grainy and fine, with very supple flavors and good acidity. This is a great Cabernet Franc.
- Ripe, with aromas of damsons, black cherries and spices, but balanced. The palate is full-bodied, with juicy flavors and fleshy tannins that are quite succulent and offer good balance between alcohol and acidity.
- The Red Blend is 80% Malbec and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, both from Altamira, fermented together. The idea here is that the two grapes complement each other and, adding the sweetness of the Malbec to the bitterness of the Cabernet, make the wine more elegant. The nose is a little reticent as well as subtle, elegant, and ripe, with notes of damsons and black cherries intermixed with a whiff of herbs. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with fresh flavors of raspberries, cherries and spices alongside sweet tannins through the long, balanced finish.
- Lush, fruit-forward Old Vines Zin from the well-regarded Lodi appellation. Smooth, full-bodied, arousing dark fruit aromas and rich, spicy flavors with a bold voluptuous mouth feel.
- Deep purple; spice notes, plum and blackberry aromas, dense, savory, loaded with flavor.
- Bold aromas of coffee candy, chocolate cherry pie, and peppercorn with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tangy raisin and spice finish. A really tasty everyday wine that will work with pretty much anything.
- Dark berry, pencil eraser and spice aromas come together nicely. In the mouth, this is a forward marcher with a good mouthfeel and ample push. Lightly baked flavors of plum and blackberry are fully ripe, while the finish feels sturdy and tastes a bit salty and earthy.
- It has a sedate, well-defined bouquet of kirsch, cranberry, raspberry and that gravel note. The palate is full-bodied and well-balanced with earthy ripe black fruit. It is a little broody, but draws you in, and the finish is powerful but wonderfully focused. This is a classy Cabernet.
- An elegant and expressive Merlot with flavors of red fruits, dried flowers and vanilla.
- Zolo “Black” Petit Verdot has an intense deep red color with violet hues. The nose is intense, with aromas of blackberry, black currant and blueberry accompanied by spicy notes like clove and a delicate vanilla scent. Good structure and mouth feel, with a lingering and elegant finish.
- A fruit-focused Chardonnay with great tropical fruit and pear aromas with a clean, crisp balance.
- an attractive nose of tropical fruit: papaya, guava and almond. The palate is nicely balanced with crisp acidity, eschewing those grassy pyrazine notes from something more lush and tropical, and it works well.
