Napa Valley

• Atlas Peak
• Best of Napa
• Calistoga
• Conn Valley
• Diamond Mountain
• Howell Mountain
• Mt. Veeder
• Oak Knoll
• Oakville
• Pope Valley
• Rutherford
• Spring Mountain
• St. Helena
• Stags Leap
• Yountville

This is 68% Merlot, 22% Cab Franc and 10% Cab Sauv.  This saw 40% new oak.  1500 cases produce.  Purple in color.  The nose has coffee, bell pepper, cherries and slight tobacco.  Also a bit of bandaid.  It has a pretty, soft texture.  Cherries and spice on the palate.  Light tannins.  Tart on the finish in a good way.  Especially for the vintage, this is a nice "old school in style" red.  Would work well at the dinner table.  $75

Really excellent white wine.  Way exceeded my expectations.  Light gold in color.  The nose has lemon oil and a slgiht waxy quality.  Someone said white peaches, but I did not get that.  On the palate, a slightly oily texture.  Good acidity.  Lemons and honey but dry.  The finish adds some grapefruit pith.  This is complex and interesting and seems like it should age a bit.  Really very nice.  It is $60 but if that is in your wheel house, this is worth it.  

This is blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 25% Cabernet Franc from fruit that was "declassified" from the top barrels.  It is meant to be more of a value offering.  Purple/ruby in color.  The nose has sandalwood, cedar, clay and cherries.  Also a bit of tarragon.  Medium bodied.  Firm tannins turning drying at the end.  On the palate, sour cherries.  Some depth.  Good finish.  There is some upside and this is young and should improve a bit.  

This is a blend from Napa of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel.  It comes in a big heavy bottle and makes a nice presentation.  I beleive it is under $20 and for that, this is a very nice value indeed.  Purple in color.  The nose has cherries, black raspberries, dust, and spice.  On the palate, there is a jucy acidity.  Some tannins.  Nice cherry fruit with dark cherries and black raspberries.  Soft tannins. This is very easy drinking and quite tasty.  Would make a nice wine for parties or to give as a holiday gift.  

This is a blend.  Purple in color.  The nose is very nice with dark cherries, black raspberries, dark chocolate, black pepper and spice.  Nice, full bodied texture.  Tannic. Tasty on the palate with black raspberries, pepper and black cherries.  Some complexity.  Nice finish.  Outstanding value at $20.  

This is one of those wines that tends to be served at parties, weddings, etc.  And that's a good thing.  For around $20 or less, this is a tasty wine.  The nose has dark cherries and some spice.  Easy drinking.  Cherries and dark cherries.  Nothing wrong here.  Good value Merlot.

Great value in Napa Cabs.  This is outstanding and priced around $30 (or less)!  Purple in color.  The nose is dusty with cassis and just a hint of spice.  On the palate, this is a softer, more feminine side of Cab.  Young right now but with great cassis fruit.  Sinewy tannins.  Nice finish.  I don't know if this will improve any more but it might.  In any rate, who cares as this is exccellent.  

Very nice California Merlot.  Purple in color.  The nose has nice dark cherries with little oak.  On the palate, this is delicious.  Slight structure.  Dark cherries, again with little oak showing.  Nice finish.  Drinking well right now.  

Was quite impressed with the whole lineup from Waterstone.  This one should be available for under $30 which is an excellent value in Chardonnay.  Light golden in color.  The nose is clean with some grapefruit.  It shows no oak on it which is very nice.  On the palate, this is crisp and clean and all about the minerality.  It has some body to it and a nice depth.  Long finish.  This drinks easy but will work great with some food as well.  

This is a propreitary red blend out of Napa that seems to have a lot of Merlot in it.  At under $20, there is a lot of value here.  Purple in color.  On the nose there is soem cherry flavors.  They carry thru to the palate.  Easy drinking and great for parties.  There is some depth and the kind of wine that you can open with anyone and not worry.