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Each year, from small lots of fruit grown in the red rocky soil of our vineyard on Pritchard Hill, we choose just the best barrels and blend them together to create the new vintage of Ovid Napa Valley. Ovid is a blend of the four Bordeaux varietals grown here: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot, varying in proportion from year to year but always eloquently conveying this special place. Learn More

Produced under the same obsessive attention to detail and unyielding standards as Sloan, Asterisk is juicy and sensual, offering an explosion of fruit aromas and flavors. While it holds the promise of aging potential, it is a splendidly inviting wine that is intended to satisfy the desire for instant gratification. Learn More

The 2012 Ampersand is dark, voluptuous and juicy. Raspberry jam, spice, new leather and rose petal flesh out effortlessly. Super-classy, polished and refined, the 2012 is a great example of the vintage. The bold, dramatic style will appeal most to readers who appreciate opulent, racy Cabernets. Learn More

Extremely expressive and classy. Very structured. It boasts an inky/purple color along with notes of creme de cassis, blackberries, subtle barbecue smoke and graphite. Full-bodied with sweet tannin. Learn More

Another powerhouse from Philippe Melka 2013 Gandona is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and shows great purity of fruit and place. Black current, blackberries, red plum rounds out a few of the fresh ripe fruits. More importantly is the sense of place that is reflected in the wine. Loam, earth, red rocks, and other mineral notes surround the fruit. Learn More

This wine is brilliant pale yellow with a bright green hue. It exudes aromas of ripe lime, grapefruit, pear and white nectarine with a subtle hint of fresh-cut grass. The palate is fresh and enticing, as grapefruit, white nectarine and deep tropical notes intertwine making the mouth water. Balanced yet lively acidity lingers on the palate inviting another taste. Boxwood on the finish gives the wine length and vibrant freshness. Learn More

Made of 100% Pinot Noir. The nose is vibrant, full of fresh red fruit and star anise. Strong structure on the palate is matched with refreshing acidity and a long, mouth-watering finish. Learn More

A classic Jericho Canyon Cabernet with our trademark dark fruit, black cherry, black current, and espresso flavors. The weather in 2009 also brought hints of mandarin zest and rich toffee to the nose while the palate is reminiscent of a deep velvety German chocolate cake. With perfectly balanced acidity, this is a wine that can age for 10-15-20 years but is plush and approachable for immediate heavenly intoxication. Perfect for sharing if you can. Learn More

Stoic, the 2013 GB Crane Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a layered nose of ripe black plum, blackcurrants, allspice and fir. Massive upon entry, the textured palate floods with flavors of blackberry compote, ristretto and hints of pomegranate, complicated by strings of brambly fruit. Ever evolving on both the nose and palate, the baking chocolate structure has integrated tannins that will soften in time. Learn More

Dark crimson in color, the strong, classic Zinfandel aromas of briar fruit and wild strawberries jump out of the glass and are complemented by hints of wet forest floor and high mountain forest. The entry gives way to a rich and textured mid palate of Mexican chocolate, brambly raspberry and a lengthy, caramelized creme Anglaise finish. This wine is a unique expression of old vine Zinfandel grown in the gravel-rich alluvial soils at the base of the Mayacamas mountain range. Learn More

Aromas and flavors of candied cherries, currant, black tea and cardamom come to the surface of this youthful wine. The mid-palate impression is generous, structured, and round, with bright red fruit and Asian spice flavors lingering on a very long finish. This is a wine that, while accessible now, will absolutely age well. Learn More

The 2009 Asterisk is an alluring wine of finesse and balance. Accentuated by a seamless integration of luxurious fruit, concentrated flavors, and silky tannins, it is delightfully drinkable now and promises great enjoyment into the future. Learn More

Layered with remarkable complexity and intensity of flavors and aromas, Sloan exhibits a gorgeous tension between elements of grace and power, balance and opulence, as well as age and vibrancy. It is a precise wine with defined structure and immense aging potential and at the same time, a seductive wine of exceptional fruit finesse, minerality, and multilayered mouthfeel. Learn More

The 2013 Encosta is an inky purple wine. A very full bodies wine of fully ripe lush black & red fruits such as Bing cherry, black currants, and black plum dominate the aromatics and flavors. Secondary aromatics of dried tobacco, hot volcanic rock, and purple flowers are on full display. A very full bodied wine that has a massive tannic structure that is in full check with the generous fruit and minerality of this wine. Learn More

Deeply saturated in color, the 2009 Aida Estate Cabernet opens with explosive aromas of ripe cherries, scorched earth, and fresh tobacco leaf. The fruit was picked at optimal ripeness translating to a palate that is lush, rich, concentrated, and layered with dark chocolate shavings, tar, and graphite. Firm and powerful, fine grain tannins provide tremendous aging potential while maintaining textural elegance. The wine is will benefit from decanting when young and can be enjoyed over the next 20+ years. Learn More