origin: United States

Country of Origin: California

Retail Price: $26

Tasting Notes: Extremely enjoyable and classic Napa in its approach, with varietal-specific, terroir-driven slight mint notes. The red fruit-forward raspberry and sour-cherry savory notes are the backbone of the wine.

Country of Origin: California

Retail Price: $31

Tasting Notes: From Alexander Valley, an intense wine that is packed with opulent notes of black cherry, red currant and a hint grilled meat. The 2015 is complex and energetic, a classic cabernet from an underrated appellation.

Country of Origin: California

Retail Price: $39.99

Tasting Notes: An exceptionally elegant style of Napa cabernet. Notes of red fruit, along with darker aspects, contribute to its accessibility and charm. Truly delicious now, but a little time in the cellar will pay off.

Country of Origin: California

Retail Price: $44.99

Tasting Notes: This one just keeps getter better. 90% Cabernet, with a kiss of cab franc and petite verdot, and wrapped in 18 months of French oak. Deep color, lingering flavors of hazelnuts and dark chocolate .Complex, rich and full-bodied. The glass you never want to empty.

Country of Origin: California

Retail Price: $27.99

Tasting Notes: Always a sentimental favorite. A classic Bordeaux-styled wine with 83% cab complimented with touches of merlot, cab franc, petite verdot and malbec. Very concentrated flavors. Smoky, silky and smooth on the finish. 14 moths in oak only enhances the deep black cherry and plum flavors. A kiss of coffee and mocha on the nose. Perfect for any special occasion day ending in a “Y.”

Country of Origin: California

Retail Price: $49.99

Tasting Notes: The bouquet is full of lilac, black currant, lavender and sweet spices. A nice hint of coffee/mocha shows on the second sniff. There are palate-coating flavors of blueberry, currant and blackberry, with subtle hints of sweet/toasty oak. That coffee/mocha sneaks up suddenly. The finish is long with supple tannins, lively acidity and a nice touch of terroir. It’s a lovely wine, well balanced and approachable, but will cellar for several years easily. From a premier Napa winery.