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Beautiful color with penetrating aromas that begin with a presence of black currant, graphite, hints of earth and undertones of espresso. Bright yet plush, with black cherry, blackberry, currant, licorice, chocolate and smoke flavors, all neatly layered for complexity. Firm, solid tannins provide good structure, weight and a great mid-palate grip. Long finish rounds out this wine.

One of the top California Cabernet's for under $18 we've tasted. This juicy, ruby colored quintessential Cabernet Sauvignon reveals classic black fruits intermixed with hints of herbs and spice. Underlying sweet cassis notes and fine ripeness with smooth lively flavors in the mouth-filling finish make this a favorite for current everyday drinking.

This Barbera has a deep purple color with aromas and flavors of juicy blackberries and raspberries with a hint of currant. Soft tannins and a great natural acidity produce a wine for immediate enjoyment or one that will age for many years. Excellent when served with pizza, savory dishes, grilled Portobello mushrooms and hard-aged cheese.

The deep intense color of this wine portends the pleasure to follow. Intense ripe cassis and blackberry fruit is enveloped in roasted coffee, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, vanilla, and leather. The ample tannins are silky smooth and mouth filling, making the wine rich from start to lingering finish. The balance of tannins and acid, with the intensely extracted core fruit, will enable this wine to last 10 – 20 years.

"Havens’ version of Bordeaux’s famed Cheval Blanc, the 2003 Bourriquot (a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot), is not as strong as the 2002, but possesses elegant, cedary spice box, tobacco, and smoky notes, and medium-bodied cherry and black currant flavors with hints of oak and spice in the background. Although the finish is short, it is an elegant, round ready to drink over the next 6-7 years." - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #162, December 2005

This is a Big Merlot - suitable for the picky 'Cab-only' drinkers! Round and rich with flavors of cocoa and dark berries.

This vineyards' cool growing conditions enhance the classic herbal and berry flavors of these grapes.Gentle handling from the vineyard to fermentation with 18 months of barrel aging allows the wine's complex layers of herbs, blackberry and spice flavors and silky tannins to show through.

This Napa Valley Merlot is compromised mainly of fruit grown in our Napa River Ranch vineyard. It is crafted to be enjoyed in its youth with rich flavors of dark fruit, brown spice, and cocoa. Supple tannins and balanced acidity offer structure to this graceful wine.

Resounding deep purple color with a bright hue. The nose is of jammy Boysenberry intertwined with Creme brulee and a subtle smokiness. Dense ripe fruit flavors are abundant. The finish is long and succulent.