Old world meets new world... stop. Did you say native yeast? Stop! did you say ony $100? High end Bordeaux can't compete, and Italian Super Tuscans don't have a chance. This aromas of forest spice lead to hints of red fruit and cherry cola. On the taste I even get some black currant and chocolate notes... and a long long aftertaste. Most of the best reds in the world use Merlot because of its characteristics as a blending grape... here we show off how great Merlot can be. Limited production: 118 cases (Now 93).
My 7th vintage of Dry Creek Valley Cabernet is gorgeous and could be our best yet. Dark purple, with inviting aromas of red and blue fruit. There are hints of forest, candied boysenberry, and wisps of citrus. The oak is once again restrained, balanced and deliciously sweet. There are hints of fresh sawdust, cedar, and sandalwood that segues perfectly to fruit and acid flavors. The after taste goes on for days. The mouthfeel is as elegant as I've had from any California Cabernet - reminsicent of the old world styles of Napa in 1986 and the more modern 2007 vintages. The tannins flow from beginning to end: refined, polished, and almost unoticeable because of the balance between fruit, acids, vineyard dust, and barrel oak. Is it blue fruit or red fruit? The textures are fantastic from mid palate on... there's near perfection between creaminess, alcohol, cleanliness, and lip-smacking-ness! Made 213 cases (Down to 74 cases). Discounts on 6 or more bottles.
This is our second vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley!!
This vintage is sublime. The color is a deep dark purple with inviting aromas of darker fruits and sweet oak. With hints of sandalwood, salty air, orange peel, and soft oak and wisps of cedar. The flavors are classic Alexander Valley terroir. There's darker fruit, but milk chocolate and baking spices pop into the finish. The after tastes linger perfectly and leave me smiling.
This reminds me of the old-world styles of Napa Cabs from the 80's and 90's but without the fruit bomb forward style that never ages. Drink from 2022 to 2028. Produced 68 cases. Discounts on 6 or more bottles.
Old world meets new world... and as good as any Merlot I've tasted... Ever wonder if Petrus at $500 a bottle or the killer Italian red, Le Macchiole at $325, was worth it? Now you will... This merlot has spice, red fruit, cherry cola, black currants and chocolate notes... and an aftertaste that goes on for days... fantastic flavors and absurd pricing... At $100 this stuff is a lay up for serious red drinkers. Most of the best reds in the world use Merlot becuase of it's characteristics as a blending grape... here we turn the tables on the wine world and create elegance and royalty. Limited production... And remember that a Magnum is 2 bottles of 750 ml bottles of wine!
My 7th vintage of Dry Creek Valley Cabernet is gorgeous and could be our best yet. Dark purple, with inviting aromas of red and blue fruit. There are hints of forest, candied boysenberry, and whisps of citrus. The oak is once again restrained, balanced and deliciously sweet. There are hints of fresh sawdust, cedar, and sandalwood that segues perfectly to fruit and acid flavors. The after taste goes on for days. The mouthfeel is as elegant as I've had from any California Cabernet - reminsicent of the old world styles of Napa in 1986 and the more modern 2007 vintages. The tannins flow from beginning to end: refined, polished, and almost unoticeable because of the balance between fruit, acids, earthiness, and barrel oak. Is it blue fruit or red fruit? The textures are fantastic from mid palate on... there's near perfection between creaminess, alcohol, cleanliness, and lip smackingness! RARE ~ Just 72 bottles made.
Old world meets new world... and as good as any Merlot I've tasted... Ever wonder if Petrus at $500 a bottle or the killer Italian red, Le Macchiole at $325, was worth it? Now you will... This merlot has spice, red fruit, cherry cola, black currants, sweet oak, and chocolate wisps... and an aftertaste that goes on for days... fantastic flavors and absurd pricing... At $220 for a magnum this is a lay up for serious red drinkers. Most of the best reds in the world use Merlot becuase of it's characteristics as a blending grape... here we turn the tables on the wine world and create elegance and royalty. Limited production... And remember that a Magnum equals 2 bottles of wine!
A Chardonnay from Dry Creek that blends old-world with new-world... Aged in French oak to create a near perfect balance of fruit, texture, and acidity. Imagine a California Chardonnay that was born in France. An amazing white wine with aromatics of Meyer lemon chiffon with whisps of minerality. For wine drinkers that are looking to blow their minds with near perfection in a white wine... Before Covid, New York city Michelin-starred restaurants wanted it on their lists. Too bad for them because we don't make enough... Only 126 cases made. Drink from 2019 to 2024. By the way, we only make Chardonnay every few years... when the timing is perfect and the potential spectacular. Just a few bottles left!!!
Old world meets new world... and as good as any Merlot I've tasted... Ever wonder if Petrus at $500 a bottle or the killer Italian red, Le Macchiole at $325, was worth it? Now you will... This merlot has spice, red fruit, cherry cola, black currants and chocolate notes... and an aftertaste that goes on for days... fantastic flavors and absurd pricing... At $100 this stuff is a lay up for serious red drinkers. Most of the best reds in the world use Merlot becuase of it's characteristics as a blending grape... here we turn the tables on the wine world and create elegance and royalty. Limited production of 71 cases, down to 1 case.
Our 6th vintage of Dry Creek Valley Cabernet. Gorgeous and probably our best yet. Dark purple, with inviting aromas of red and blue fruit. The oak is once again restrained, balanced and deliciously sweet. There are hints of fresh sawdust, cedar, and sandalwood that segues perfectly to fruit and acid flavors. The after taste goes on for days. The mouthfeel is as elegant as I've had from any California Cabernet - reminsicent of the grand Napa Cabs from 1986 and 2007 vintages. The textures and aftertaste perfect. We made a limited number of magnums... this will last until 2027 to 2029 but simply get better along the way.
The Captain’s Cabernet is for Apes who believe life gives us choices and opportunities even if we’re bored to death.
This vintage is a dark inky purple, with multiple and complex legs that last for minutes, hinting at the future: the initial short fat slow ones segue to medium fast and finally two or three lines tease you to wait. We love the classic aromas from Ricci Vineyards (terroir for sure). We get sweet oak sawdust and cedar box, hints of cherry cola, blueberry, and French but gentle aromatic herbs. A wisp or two of milk chocolate and red fruit hovers in the glass forever it seems.
Tasting it reminds me of the 2009 with red and blue fruits balanced up against cola and sweet oak. There's the usual lip smacking but this vintage drinks with a powerful elegance. The terroir of Dry Creek Valley, with grapes and French oak highlight the broad palate of a red wine with delightful lingering flavors and polyphenols. A great way to be bored. And remember that a Magnum is 2 bottles of 750 ml bottles of wine!
