2008 California Red Wine

'Eloge' means 'praiseworthy' in French. In the heart of the Napa Valley, the Anderson family grows the red Bordeaux varietal grapes that are blended in the classic Bordeaux style to produce this 'praiseworthy' wine.Even though it will benefit from further aging, you can enjoy this wine on release. Observe the beautiful color, smell the rich bouquet, enjoy this fine wine ...

Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is unique and distinctive with an unrivaled heritage of producing an outstanding wine each and every vintage. This diversified soil profile results in aromatic, rich and full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, characterized by the unique earthy-berry flavor that is the Montelena Estate. The wine displays rich, natural, varietal fruit character, first and ...

This vintage of Landslide is deeper, darker, and more sultry in nature than usual, with greatconcentration of fruit both blue and black in nature. Opaque deep red with a vibrant ruby edge, this wine entices with warm and inviting aromas of sweet black cherry, cassis, plum, blackberry, raspberry, dark roasted coffee, brown sugar, vanilla, and smoky mineral notes. On the ...

This 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon is a deep reddish brown color with focused fruits such as cherry and blackberry yielding to long and supple tannins on the palate. This is a complex, dense and well-balanced wine that can cellar for at least 10 years.

RED is lush with succulent ripe red fruit flavors and spicy aromas. Full-bodied and versatile, RED pairs with a variety of foods for any occasion.

Like Elvis Presley's character Vince Everett in the 1957 movie Jailhouse Rock, Jailhouse Rock Merlot is bold and spicy, dancing across the palate with sensuously supple blackberry, cedar, plum jam and spicy oak flavors.This richly flavored Merlot has aromas of black cherries and jam with flavors of vanilla and sweet oak balancing the plush tannins.This bold Merlot is the perfect ...

Aromas of blackberry, cola and licorice with toasted oak and vanilla highlights fill out the bouquet of this wine. The taste is of full dark bold fruit including plum, dark cherry and blueberry. The tannin structure completes the mid palate and leads to a lush yet subtle finish. This makes the wine enjoyable now, and should also age well for ...

Dark cranberry in color with a hint of baking spices in the nose. At first sip there's a sweetness of ripe plum with a touch of vanilla and oak. Finishes on the palate with focused acidity and ends with an explosion of fruit pie flavors.

From the Sonoma Coast wine region, this Pinot Noir has elegant varietal fruit character expressing rich aromas and flavors of red currant, raspberry, sage, mushroom, and fresh, earthy notes. Restrained when young, it will evolve into a smooth, complex wine with time in the bottle.

81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, 5% Merlot, 2% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot The color is a pretty garnet. On the nose are black cherries with accents of vanilla and paprika. On the palate are concentrated layers of dark fruit- black cherries and raspberries- with velvety tannins.

The 2008 Swanson Oakville Merlot is a charming wine, reminiscent more of the Right Bank of Bordeaux than Napa Valley. The nose offers black cherry, plum, and dried red cherry with notes of well-integrated sweet oak and mocha. Firm, ripe tannins characteristic of our Oakville Estate vineyard fill the palate nicely. In the mouth look for raspberry, black cherry, and ...

The 2008 growing season yielded a very complex and complete expression of Migration, with a rich, seamless entry, well-integrated tannins and a harmonious balance between fruit, texture and spice. The nose displays bright cherry, strawberry compote, violet and rhubarb layers, alongside more exotic elements of Asian spice, hickory, earth and roasted meats. These aromatics are echoed on the ...

Our 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon is dark and intense, with a dramatic fruit presence. Flavors and aromas of dark cherry, ripe plum, and blueberry are complemented by sweet vanilla and brown spice. Jammy and rich, the wine has a complex and layered finish.

2008 was another drought year in Napa Valley, making the vines relatively less vigorous withsmaller berries. Bud break in Artesa's Carneros vineyard occurred the usual time -- from mid tolate March -- but a severe frost limited the crop size even further. The vineyard team worked hardthrough the season to ensure even ripeness among the berries. A long heat spell ...

The Etude Pinot Noir Carneros Estate hails from our vineyard tucked away in the farnorthwest corner of the Carneros appellation. Unlike customary Carneros acreage,which is largely uplifted bay bottoms with soils composed of clay, the soils on theEtude Estate site are variations of volcanic origin. They are well-drained, rockyupland soils. Combining these soils with the extreme western ...

Generous aromas of blueberry and cassis with wisps of violets and lavender. Dense, vibrant flavors of polished black fruit, including black currant, black plum and blackberries, dusted with dark cocoa and a touch of graphite. Concentrated and lush on the palate, with opulent fruit, velvety texture, beautifully integrated oak notes and round, smooth tannins. Bright acidity draws the rich berry ...

With excellent weight, a succulent texture and beautifully balanced acidity, this Pinot Noir reflects the depth and diversity of great Anderson Valley winegrowing. The nose offers a sophisticated medley of aromas, including cranberry, anise, chocolate-covered cherry, toasty oak, truffles and wildflowers. On the palate, it is ripe, round and complete, with layered fruit flavors and barrel char ...

Enticing and lively red color; beautifully aromatic with black cherry and ripe plum. On the palate a purity of blackcurrant, cedar and mint flavors blend together seamlessly. Soft and supple, this wine has a medium-bodied mouth-feel with plush tannins that integrate with the generous finish.Our favorite pairings for this wine include chicken parmesan, cedar-planked salmon over wild rice, and ...

Recognized for our signature fruit driven style of Cabernet Sauvignon Geyser Peak Winery consistently delivers crowd pleasing, lively wines. The fragrant fruit aromatics are suggestive of raspberry and plum while complexing notes of French roast coffee and bittersweet cocoa powder add another layer of interest. The palate is medium-bodied and delivers a riot of tangy red fruit framed by soft ...

The Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon is a hand crafted wine sourced from the best vineyard blocks within Monte Rosso. This is a full-bodied wine revealing flavors of melted chocolate, black cherry, and earthy aromatics with accents of anise and brown spice. The dark concentrated fruit interlaces with firm, velvety tannins to result in a balanced wine with a long, lingering ...

The winery's colorful founder, The Count of Buena Vista, pioneered premium winemaking in California. A tireless and passionate devotee of California wine, The Count imported hundreds of premium vines from Europe, dug Sonoma's first wine caves, introduced innovative viticulture techniques, and wrote the first treatise on California wine. Buena Vista Winery honors his legacy, bold vision, and ...

The 2008 Russian River Selection shows tremendous concentration and power from another strong vintage. Intense aromas of dark cherries and plums are matched with warm spices and a leathery earthiness. The palate show great depth, weight and acidity with a seductive texture leading to a balanced finished.