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Bold, full-bodied and complex, it marries pure Napa fruit with the nuance of a master craftsmen from the most famous chateau in the world (Latour).

Altamura's 2008 Sauvignon Blanc possesses more voluptuous texture and deep complexity of enticing fruit flavors than virtually any other Sauvignon Blanc (not to mention Chardonnays) in the world.

A classic in the making, the 2011 Barbour over-delivers in intensity, mouthfeel, and flavor.

Textbook has emerged as the gold standard for undiscovered boutique Napa Cabernets that taste like $100 but can be secured for far less.

Very opaque, with a deep ruby color and purple tinge. Layered aromas include generous cassis, super-ripe raspberry and black licorice, with notes of graphite and anise. These aromas are echoed on the wine’s voluptuous palate. The wine coats the mouth with ripe, silky tannins, and hints of clove and pain grillé from well-integrated French oak...

Complex aromas of plum, black stone fruits, and black tea set the stage for this stunner. On the palate the wine is expansive and very serious, well-balanced, giving generous amounts of red berries, cocoa powder, cassis, and spice, and a long, silky finish. Outstanding now, but will continue to evolve for another 10 years.

With such prestigious neighbors as Rudd and Gargiulo, it is no wonder that this fruit is destined for greatness. With notes of cut flowers, black cherries and cassis exploding from the glass, sumptuous fruit and complex notes of espresso, clove, and graphite coat the palate. This is delicious now, but will easily cellar well over...

Gorgeous nose of ripe black cherry with hints of sweet vanilla. On the palate it’s soft and luscious with flavors of dark plum and blackberry, with notes of cocoa and espresso, finishing with soft supple tannins.

Intense, with a concentration and complexity integral to Pritchard Hill this dark and incredibly saturated color previews the intense aromas of baked blackberry, dark cherry, crème de cassis, plum and anise that are to come. Layered, rich and sophisticated, with notes of espresso, dark chocolate and toasted oak, it supports beautiful ripe fruit and spice...

Classic 96- This is a dazzling, game-changer for Napa Cabernet under $100! Monumental in its grandeur, super-rich, and velvety-textured, this Cabernet launches forth with crushed blueberries and black cherry, this ethereal red floats gracefully across the palate with dark plums and alluring notes of minerals and hints of vanilla cream (from the new French oak...