The sensational 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford comes from clone 4 and the old Georges III Vineyard now owned by Beckstoffer. This is a floral, earthy wine with a dense purple color and a big, sweet, complex nose that follows through on the palate with loads of kirsch liqueur, black currants, dusty soil undertones, some cedar wood and spicy oak. Opaque purple, full-bodied, and generously endowed, it can be drunk over the next 15-20 years.
The 2017 Patel Sauvignon Blanc is a gorgeous, distinctive white built on textural breadth and volume. Aging on the lees in 100% light-toast Ermitage barrels lends lovely shades of nuance to the fruit, which primarily comes from the McGah vineyard in Rutherford. Zesty lemon peel combines with savory sage, mint, tomato leaf and a hint of well-integrated new oak in this super-expressive, inviting Sauvignon Blanc from Raj Patel.
The goal when crafting this wine was to showcase the amazing harmony that these two varietals highlight in each other. The Cabernet Sauvignon, with all of its power and purity of fruits, is enhanced by the Merlot's amazing mid-palate and richness. The Merlot, with all of its chocolatey goodness, benefits from the Cabernet's black berry and blueberry flavors. The resulting wine is a combination of power and seductiveness.
The wine is very elegant with aromas of apricot, peach, carmel and honey, is balanced by a bright acidity, nice weight mid-palate,with copious amounts of apricot and peach that lingers to a crisp finish.
A deep ruby color with purple undertones, the aromas are vibrant, yet deep with an array of violets, blackberry, chocolate, cardamom and sweet toasted oak. The silky tannins and bold body frame the fruit, chocolate, and oak on the palate that linger through the wines lengthy and seamless finish.
The 2016 Malbec has aroma's of Blueberry, Blackberry, & vanilla spice: The dark inky color frames the wine in the glass, while on the palate the full mouthfeel and balanced acidity meshes with the blueberry cherry and vanilla,and the layers of Opulent tannins linger on the palate for more than 30 seconds. this Malbec is very approachable now and will cellar for 10-15 years.
Aromas of blackberry, plum and black cherry jump from the glass, while unique and intriguing flavors of violet, lilac, lavender, sage and dried herbs linger on the palate in a big, bold and intense manner. This is a substantial, dense, full-bodied, whopper-style wine that coats the palate.
The 2016 St. Helena Cab has a beautiful nose of crushed violets, dark chocolate, blackberry and cherry, slight anise and rose petals, a full-bodied palate offers a rich layer of savory spices, blueberry, a hint of vanilla bean and chocolate, the balance of acid and supple tannin structure with a long lasting finish makes this a wine to enjoy today or lay down for 10 years.
The "Zosia" Sauvignon Blanc has explosive aromas of green apple, gooseberry, cantaloupe, hints of citrus, nice minerality, subtle notes of fresh herbs, on the palate: a bright acidity washes over the fruit, creating a balance of flavor and texture, that lingers on the palate. This wine is the perfect spring picnic or poolside accompaniment.
Very well balanced. The 2014 "Nobility" is delicately layered with aromas and flavors of honey, apricot, vanilla, pear, toasty oak, fig, tobacco, and a balanced acidity that carries through to a rich, honeyed finish.
This 2017 Riley's Rows "3x3" Proprietary Red Blend North Coast, is an awesome reflection of some of our favorite North Coast vineyard sites. A blend of Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. It is a delicious cuvee with great balance between fruit, tannin, and acidity.
The 2017 Riley's Rows Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast reflects the balance and focus of the 2017 vintage. A wine that is rich in fruit character and soft barrel infulence. This is an excellent wine and a steal at its price!
