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"Our Pinot Noir has voluptuous, sleek tannins and lush fruit with aromas and flavors of violet, black cherry and plum with hints of toasted oak, cigar box, earth and spice. Round up some friends, break out a bottle of Gnarly Pinot Noir and enjoy with grilled salmon, glazed pork ribs or roast turkey."

"Montelena’s 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate wraps around the palate with serious depth. Even with all of its intensity, the 2009 has a silkiness that makes it incredibly delicious at this early stage. Red berries, flowers, tobacco and sweet herbs all flesh out on the generous, radiant finish. While many 2009s are a bit tight today, Montelena’s 2009 Estate is showing very nicely, although it is keeping some cards close to the vest. I imagine the 2009 will start to enter its prime drinking window around age 8-10 and drink well for at least another decade beyond that."

"The wine has a bright garnet color and a highly aromatic nose of strawberries, raspberries, roses, and a hint of vanilla. Fresh and lively in the mouth with supple tannins and a nice finish."

"Fresh flavours of peach, rockmelon and a hint of vanilla, this soft, juicy white is a perfect medium weighted wine for anytime drinking."

"Aromas of toasty oak, graphite, balsamic, incense, and black fruits are followed by a dense, powerful Tempranillo from the great 2009 vintage. Rich, savory, and pleasure bent, it is a great value."

"The Napa Cellars 2011 Pinot Noir has a stunning bright light garnet color in the glass with visible density. This elegant wine delivers beautiful aromas of ripe cherry, sweet tobacco, raspberry and cedar with subtle spice notes. Fresh fruit flavor of deep, red cherry burst open in the mouth and is supported by fantastic acidity. Smooth tannins linger with the pure fruit leading to a long finish of aromatic sweetness and elegance. For a decadent meal, pair this wonderful wine with grilled chicken and sautéed mushrooms for dinner and dark chocolate for dessert."

"Crisp and festive with strawberry and vanilla aromas and vibrant flavors of cherry, watermelon and spiced graham cracker."