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This "charming" tastes of blackberry, cherry pie and plum pudding on a supple finish. The off-dry finish makes it a nice partner for barbecue, spicy Asian and German cuisine.This "charming" tastes of blackberry, cherry pie and plum pudding on a supple finish. The off-dry finish makes it a nice partner for barbecue, spicy Asian and German cuisine.

A blend of several red varietals, The Big Bad Red blend appeases our inner dark side, satisfying that craving for the bold and daring. The wine leads with a bramble of berries, dark black plum and root beer flavors, framed by toasted spices. Fleshy and ripe, the palate delivers layers of black fruit with a savory and spicy character. Supple tannins hold flavors into a long, lasting finish. A perfect pairing for a dark and stormy night.

ONEHOPE California Merlot is a unique drinkable wine created in partnership with Rob Mondavi Jr. from select vineyards throughout Napa, Sonoma and California's Central Coast. Its bright cherry color and subtle notes of toasty spice are a result of aging in a combination of American and French oak barrels. Rich tannins make ONEHOPE Merlot a perfect match with a range of main courses including meats, pastas and vegetarian dishes. ONEHOPE donates 50% of profits generated from the sale of every bottle of its Merlot to AIDS/Lifecycle in the effort to increase knowledge and awareness about HIV/AIDS. The 7-day, 545 mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles raises money to help communities fund services and programs for those fighting AIDS and provides education and support to their friends and families.

Opolo appropriately named both for its bountiful bouqet of fruit, as well as where the grapes are grown, our most refined Zinfandel ever captivates the nose with pomegranate, fig, and cranberry. Raspberry jam dominates the mid-palate nuanced by savory butterscotch overtones. Vanilla, white and cayenne peppers, and cinnamon spice makes for a lively finish. Opolo's Mountain Zinfandel isn't known as America's most decadent red for nothing.

Orin Swift aromas of wild berry, floral scents, and caramelized oak are present immediately. Rich and layered, the wine has a commanding entry that leads to notes of blackberry, plum, mocha and spice. The mid-palate is wholly generous with requisite acidity to complement the exotic mix of flavors. It finishes with a clean purpose that is focused and refined.

Orin Swift a dark red almost opaque color to the wine coats the glass and drifts down the sides slowly after the swirl. Aromas of ripe crushed cherries intertwined with seasoned French oak dominate the nose and lead gently into an enormous entry. Ripe strawberries and bruised watermelon front the structured mid pallet which bursts with bright acidity and subtle briar fruits. The finish is long, concentrated and lasting.

Orin Swift an alluring cast of blooming crimson and deep red shades are immediately present in the glass. Complimenting the appearance is an impressive intensity on the nose with elevated dark cherry and exotic spice notes. The entry is rich with youthful berry compote, floral, and plum flavors, complimented with bright acidity. The finish is expansive and pleasing with a persistent mocha tinge and silky tannins. A blend of Grenache/Garnacha, Tempranillo, Monastrell, and Carignan/Cariñena. Priorat, Jumilla, Toro, Rioja, and Ribera del Duero are among the most noble growing regions on the Iberian Peninsula and purposely chosen for the second release of our Spanish red wine. A continuation of an original concept to seek out particular vineyards and make an eclectic blend, we have discovered new sites to advance our original purpose. Super concentrated fruit from old vines with low yields are accented with a judicious oak program for a balanced and distinctive wine.

Orin Swift revealing an attractive color spectrum of crimson and scarlet with a slight magenta band on the rim, the wine explodes with aromas of macerated raspberries, dried lavender, plum tart, and toasty oak accents. The palate is immediately hit with super lush flavors of ripe berries and spice, supported with a dense core that has just the right amount of characteristic acidity. The tannins are already velvety and soft which provide for a lingering finish with hints of minerality and some herbal notes.

Orin Swift the wine opens with a commanding presence of rich, fruit driven aromas laced with a hint of French oak. Upon entry, vibrant flavors of ripe currant, plum, roasted fig, and mocha invite the palate and then transition effortlessly into a supple and polished experience. Able tannin chains are balanced with bright acidity that supports a finish with almost never ending fruit themes. Perfectly approachable now, the wine can last for up to ten years in the cellar.

The wine casts a dark shade of crimson with a tinge of magenta on the rim of the glass. Classic aromas of currant, cassis, and plum are instantly present along with soft French oak notes and some cedar box accents. Rich and opulent, flavors of Bing cherry, ripe blackberry, mocha, espresso, and black licorice welcome the palate. The density and concentration is succeeded with round and silky tannins providing an incredibly long finish.

Orma it is aged 14 months in French barriques, 60% of which new, 40% second year. The result is a sumptuous, elegant blend fully expressing the land it hails from. Deep, intense ruby in color, the bouquet recalls ripe red fruit and blackberries with notes of Mediterranean vegetation and eucalyptus and a subtle nuance of baked bell peppers from the component varieties. Structured, velvet-textured and complex on the palate, its rich, layered flavors and roundness are sustained by a vibrant, vivid freshness and sweet, well balanced, perfectly integrated tannins. A very consistent, very long finish evokes the lingering aromas of the bouquet. A wine that speaks of Bolgheri terroir, Moretti style, Italian taste.

Oyster Bay fragrant cherry, red berry fruit with violet nuances, and a lingering silken, seductive texture. The philosophy of Oyster Bay is to produce fine, distinctly regional wines that are elegant and assertive with glorious fruit flavours.With every vintage we are working with more established vines from a steadily growing number of small vineyard blocks, each site chosen specifically for its uniform soils of moderate fertility providing for slow ripening and enhanced flavour development. With Pinot Noir the fruit is always the primary focus, but of course we have many opportunities to influence it with traditional winemaking techniques to add subtlety and complexity. We use both barrel and tank fermentation and we also mature with a mix of new and older French oak. Oyster Bay Marlborough Pinot Noir is elegant cool climate Pinot Noir at its best. Fragrant, soft and flavourful with aromas of ripe cherries, plums and gentle sweet fruit tannins to provide serious structure and length.

Aside from this line of single-varietal wines, Pascual Toso produces some sparkling wines and a high-end line, Magdalena Toso, whose bottles are priced well above the cut-off for this guide. There’s also a Malbec rosé, whose color is a radioactive hot pink, not the pale salmon color one looks for in a rosé. We’ll stick with this repeat-winner Malbec—our blind tasters found it alternately fruity and earthy, and it’s easy to imagine drinking it with a juicy steak. Nose: One blind taster focused on its ripe, jammy fruit, while another found earth and tea leaves. Mouth: The fruit lingers into an impressively long finish.

Paso Creek the abundant summer sun, along with heat that can hit the hundreds, gives the fruit the time necessary for massive flavor development. Then, like clockwork most every evening, the fog funnels in from the Pacific Ocean through the Templeton Gap. Temperatures at night can drop as much as 60 degrees. And that's how the grapes get their signature structure, snappy acidity, and tranquil tannins.

Paul Hobbs dark ruby in color and scented with huckleberries, rose petals and anise, this lively expression of cool climate Anderson Valley pinot noir emerges from the glass in layers of red currant, blackberry and cola with subtle hints of vanillin, clove and cardamom. Supple tannins and balanced acidity grace a long finish.

Paul Hobbs a beautiful light rose quartz color, this Rosé of Pinot Noir emerges from the glass with scents of summertime stone fruits. Bright and refreshing, the dry palate offers white peach, rose hips and grapefruit. Citrus and a touch of salinity create a mouth-watering finish.