Large wines bottles are always impressive showstoppers. These are perfect for dinner parties and celebrations. They also increase the aging time a wine can be consumed. If you got married in 2015, you can keep a larger format wine much longer and bring it out for a special anniversary! They are also fun to celebrate a child's birth year, obviously not for the kid but for the parents.
This medium-bodied Reserve Zinfandel is perfect for bourbon enthusiasts. Its alluring blend of ripe bing cherry, Campari, and orange peel creates a captivating entrance, while raspberry and red apple notes infuse a fresh and lively character. The subtle presence of toasted coconut adds a layer of richness, enhancing the wine's expressive nature. Hints of pepper provide a delightful contrast, making a harmonious dance of flavor that Zinfandel aficionados love.
The 2021 Cabernet Franc exhibits a bold structure, demanding attention. The wine is dark, concentrated and delicious. The initial notes of ripe strawberry and cherry offer a luscious sweetness, balanced by an earthly undertone that adds complexity. The mouthfeel is both smooth and tannic, filling the mouth with a pleasing roundness. Hints of clove emerge, providing a warm and spicy dimension. This wine's complexity is beautifully layered and offers a lengthy finish.
Savory and unctuous, raspberry and plum greet you on the nose. Violets and Earl Grey tea are intertwined with cherry, blueberry, and vanilla. Hints of tobacco and clove add to the dynamic palate. As this elegant wine opens up, enjoy a lengthy smooth finish that lingers.
Classic big, bold Napa Cabernet Sauvignon beautifully structured with a dense purple color packed with aromas of cherry, blueberry, clove, and vanilla. Flavors of dark cherry, licorice, black currants complement the long layered finish. It will age beautifully for 25 years.
The Reserve label is the most elevated in our Cabernet portfolio. The intertwined circles were chosen to represent the marriage of Betty Pocai and Van Ballentine and their two families vineyards and history joining. Classic big, bold Napa Cabernet Sauvignon beautifully structured with a dense purple color packed with aromas of cherry, blueberry, clove, and vanilla. Flavors of dark cherry, licorice, black currants complement the long layered finish. It will age beautifully for 25 years.
90+ points,
