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J. Lohr Cuvée St. E captures the savory side of the Bordeaux varieties. Sophi... J. Lohr Cuvée St. E captures the savory side of the Bordeaux varieties. Sophisticated blueberry and raspberry compote aromas mingle with wild sage, cacao nib, and espresso. On the palate, fresh plum and black cherry flavors wrap around a dusty tannin... more

J. Lohr Cuvée St. E captures the savory side of the Bordeaux varieties. The 2... J. Lohr Cuvée St. E captures the savory side of the Bordeaux varieties. The 2018 displays aromas of blackberry, red currant, roasted coffee bean, and mocha. The palate has an enticingly chewy structure with notes of dried herbs and plum and a long,... more

A Bordeaux-obsessed blend featuring layer upon layer of ripe fruit - think boy... A Bordeaux-obsessed blend featuring layer upon layer of ripe fruit - think boysenberry, cranberry and pomegranate - followed by a hint of toasty oak. Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvée is a medium-bodied, red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot... more

The 2016 Bates Ranch Mountain No. 1 is terrific. It is also one of the wines i... The 2016 Bates Ranch Mountain No. 1 is terrific. It is also one of the wines in this range where site and style are very well matched. The blend 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Cabernet Franc, co-fermented, works beautifully here. Savory, mineral and... more

This beautifully aromatic wine leaps out of the glass with concentrated notes ... This beautifully aromatic wine leaps out of the glass with concentrated notes of red currant, boysenberry, cassis, roasted coffee and dark chocolate, along with savory undertones and notions of sweet oak. On the palate it is rich and mouthcoating, with... more