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Red Wine by Kunde from Sonoma County, California. A dry summer, a small crop and careful thinning in the vineyard gave us one of our most concentrated Cabernets to date. Rich, thick flavors of ripe, even dried, blackberries mix with vanilla, caramel and toasty ok flavors, and the ever-present smoky, olive signature of Cabernet fruit. Not subtle, but well balanced, this wine promises interesting development for at least five to ten years of bottle age. Blend 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc

Ship a bottle for just a buck. Details at Wine.com.Red Wine by Laurel Glen from Sonoma County, California. Classic Laurel Glen, a Cabernet stuffed with dense, thrillingly ripe fruit... -Wine Enthusiast Laurel Glen has built a reputation for making some of the most balanced and delicious Cabernets in California - this flagship wine from mountain grown fruit is a perfect example of how special these wines are. The later growing season afforded a beautiful balance of acid, fruit, and tannins; in fact, the wine tastes unusually drinkable right now. The dark core extends to the rim of the glass in a firm, bright purple rim; the nose is dark and deep, with layers of ripe black berry and cassis tones below the distinctive Laurel Glen exotic spice top-notes. What is really atypical for the vineyard is the immediately smooth and silky mouthfeel: normally, Laurel Glen wines need a couple of years to achieve this level of balance. This is a lovely wine right now, but I suspect time will allow it to blossom into a wine of greater profundity. Will we be able to wait?

Red Wine by Laurel Glen from Sonoma County, California. The 2003 Counterpoint displays a fine violet rim with a black core - typical of Laurel Glen's mountain vineyard, that presages its brightness and depth. The long and mostly cool growing season produced aromas of great finesse and complex flavors. Compared to its predecessor, the exuberant 2002, this vintage is decidedly more restrained. Its nose is a lovely melange of violets, dark cherries, and a haunting citrus note almost reminiscent of Malbec, which develops after the bottle has been open for a few hours. In short, it's an inviting and pretty wine with a supple, but intense, core. Laurel Glen blends all Counterpoints to be enjoyed early, although one can also wait for this wine to develop in the bottle for a few years. This is why they select lots that display rounded tannins and bright fruit in the mouth. This vintage is true to form. Underlying the supple tannins, however, is a density of fruit and a focused purity that recalls its aromas. The 2003 Counterpoint is fully within the Laurel Glen house style with its juicy acidity and deep core and like all Laurel Glen wines, it is made to be enjoyed with food.

Red Wine by Laurel Glen from Sonoma County, California. The 2003 vintage has more in common with the subtle and complex 1996 and 1999 vintages, than with its more up-front 1994 and 2002 stable mates. It is typically dark, with a dense core; very perfumed with lovely briar, dark berry, and sandalwood aromas. On the palate, it is rich and voluptuous without being cloying or obvious, and reveals itself slowly. Decanting is recommended.

Red Wine by Louis Martini from Sonoma County, California. Varietal Content: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot The 2004 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is fruit-driven exhibiting complex layers of dried cherries, tobacco, leather and earth tones balanced with expressions of toasty oak reminiscent of vanilla spice box. This is a magnificent wine with an opulent nose of dark berries, ripe plum and black fruits, with earthy undertones of sage, underbrush and spices. The wine will evolve into a long and lingering finish of plush, velvety tannins and is a perfect complement to warm, earthy dishes, wild game and red meats. A lush and well-structured wine that can be enjoyed now or aged for the next five years.

Red Wine by Matanzas Creek from Sonoma County, California. Representing the fifth vintage of Matanzas Creek's limited production Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah from four of Sonoma County's celebrated wine growing regions - Knights Valley, Alexander Valley, Chalk Hill and Bennett Valley. The diversity of each of these varietals, and Sonoma County appellations, coalesce to fashion a truly distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon. The dark, crimson color of this wine is immediately deceiving as it follows with a nose that is bright and alive with ripe red raspberry fruit, juicy currant, and a slight hint of nutty oak. The palate ensues with a harmonious marriage of both ripe red and black fruit accompanied by a dusty minerality that runs through the wine from beginning to end. The vivacious character of this wine, unique for Cabernet Sauvignon, reflects its model acidity. Merlot is included in the final blend as a means of balancing and enhancing mid-palate tannins, which often falter in Cabernet Sauvignon. The addition of Cabernet Franc and Syrah create more dynamic, intriguing aromas and encourage a longer, more gratifying, finish. The goal of Winemaker Francois Cordesse, in collaboration with Vineyard Manager Brandon Axel and Assistant Winemaker Alex Rebel, is to craft a Cabernet Sauvignon that offers the substance and authority characteristic of the varietal while ensuring that the wine is approachable and easily paired with food in the very first year of its release. That said, this wine will continue to evolve and mature over the next five to seven years.

Red Wine by Moon Mountain from Sonoma County, California. This wine offers rich flavors of cassis and mocha enhanced by smoky notes. The velvety mouthfeel and long, elegant finish add style to this classic Cabernet Sauvignon, which is perfect for pairing with herb-crusted roasted rack of lamb, grilled rib eye steak and hearty cheeses.

Red Wine by Ravenswood from Sonoma County, California. Blend: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 8% Syrah, 6% Malbec, 1% Cabernet Franc. The 2004 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon is beautifully balanced with power and elegance. Fragrant cassis, black currant, cherries and spice tones dominate the complex aroma. Palate tastes of ripe cherries and vanilla from the French oak that is never cloying or heavy. The finish is bright, moderately tannic and very refined. The spice from the Cabernet Franc and the mid-body weight from the Merlot are apparent and make this wine a beautifully confluent experience. It will age nicely for ten to twelve years and will be quite enjoyable as it moves into adolescence in four to six years.

Red Wine by Rodney Strong from Sonoma County, California. Blend: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot The Alexander Valley signature, or terroir, is evident in this delicious Cabernet: bold fruit aromas and flavors centered on red plum and boysenberry, and a rich and mouthfilling texture with soft tannins, all of which Rodney Strong has framed in the finest oak barrels for 26 months.

Red Wine by Rodney Strong from Sonoma County, California. Blend: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and Cabernet Franc Aromas of blackberry, cocoa and earth lead to a rich, layered mouthfeel, replete with black cherry, cedar and cassis, and structured with lush, mature tannins.

Red Wine by Roth from Sonoma County, California. The 2003 Roth Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from the same 53-acre Alexander Valley estate that produces the highly acclaimed Lancaster Estate wines. This up and coming producer is singularly committed to only crafting wines composed from the classic Bordeaux varietals. This estate grown and estate bottled wine is a skillful blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17% Merlot. One will find distinctive aromas of vanilla, clove and anise, with flavors of rich black cherry, plum and licorice. Aged 19 months in French oak barrels (30% new) and an additional 10 months in bottle, this powerful, fruit forward wine displays mouth watering complexity, firm tannins and a rich, elegant finish.

Red Wine by St. Francis from Sonoma County, California. St. Francis Sonoma County is styled to emphasize rich varietal character and body in a classic Sonoma style. The fragrant Cabernet aromas of cassis and black fruit are underscored by discreet notes of vanilla, cedar and tobacco, and carry into ripe, intense berry fruit flavors on the palate. The structure is firm and well balanced, with excellent depth and supple, generous tannins. These impressions are confirmed on the finish, which is long and marked by a complex notes of spice and oak.

Red Wine by Sebastiani from Sonoma County, California. This dark garnet-colored wine has black cherry and blackberry aromas with hints of coconut from the oak. The flavor is full-bodied with lots of blackberry on the entry with firm tannins and subtle oak in the back palate. It is a richer, chewier wine than the 2003 vintage due to the warmth and ripeness of the vintage. It will most definitely improve with bottle age.

Red Wine by Sebastiani from Sonoma County, California. This dark garnet-colored wine has black cherry and blackberry aromas with hints of coconut from the oak. The flavor is full-bodied with lots of blackberry on the entry with firm tannins and subtle oak in the back palate. It will most definitely improve with bottle age.

Red Wine by Simi from Sonoma County, California. Alexander Valley was shaped by dramatic geologic activity from an ancient landslide that changed the course of the Russian River, to earthquake upheavals that redistributed whole sections of land. The incredible diversity of soil types and microclimates produces wines with velvety textures and bright, luscious flavors. Simi Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the best of Alexander Valley, with the bright fruit character and elegance that made this world-class growing region famous. Blend: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 2% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot Appearance: Dark red with a ruby cast Aroma: Blackberry, cassis, and plum laced with cedar, spice and rose petals Flavor: Lush black cherry and black berry are highlighted with vanilla and a dusting of cocoa and herbs

Red Wine by Stonestreet from Sonoma County, California. Varietal Composition: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 6% Syrah Winemaker Graham Weerts handcrafted this wine exclusively from Stonestreet's Alexander Mountain Estate vineyards. Powerful and layered, this Cabernet Sauvignon is a fitting representation of the complicated, and rugged Alexander Mountain terroir. This epic mountain's cooler temperatures and lean, rock-strewn soils yield wines of concentrated flavor, color and exceptional complexity. Ruby-red. Suave and intensely aromatic, with lush cherry and cassis aromas underscored by gentle oak spice notes. Silky in texture, with sweet cherry compote and blackcurrant flavors, soft tannins and impressive power on the finish. Sweet and impressively seamless cabernet. -Steven Tanzer's, International Wine Cellars