USA Wine

We here at Stage Left have been big fans of Chris Dearden for many years (since he was GM / COO at Robert Biale Vineyards). It is only recently that we've been able to taste Dearden Wines. In March 2024, we held a tasting... Read More

FROM THE PROPRIETORS

We formed Team Anthem in early 2009 to produce small quantities of handcrafted wines from the most distinctive and promising mountainous vineyards in Napa Valley. After considering over 100 applicants from... Read More

Bold and powerful, the 2017 Mt. Veeder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautiful expression of the estate vineyard, adeptly displaying red fruit color and flavor, including Bing cherries and bright red spice, followed by hints... Read More

Arkenstone Description

The Arkenstone story is a tale of discovery and dedication, rooted in Howell Mountain's emergence as a prestigious wine region in the late 1970s and '80s. Acquiring their land in 1988, Arkenstone... Read More

Arkenstone Description

The Arkenstone story is a tale of discovery and dedication, rooted in Howell Mountain's emergence as a prestigious wine region in the late 1970s and '80s. Acquiring their land in 1988, Arkenstone... Read More

Arkenstone Description

The Arkenstone story is a tale of discovery and dedication, rooted in Howell Mountain's emergence as a prestigious wine region in the late 1970s and '80s. Acquiring their land in 1988, Arkenstone... Read More

Arkenstone Description

The Arkenstone story is a tale of discovery and dedication, rooted in Howell Mountain's emergence as a prestigious wine region in the late 1970s and '80s. Acquiring their land in 1988, Arkenstone... Read More

The latest from Morgan Twain-Peterson and Chris Cottrell, the 2022 Sauvignon Blanc from Uboldi Vineyard near the town of Kenwood. The wine is barrel fermented in fairly neutral 320L cigar barrels to increase lees contact for texture... Read More

Winemaker Notes

Oeil-de-perdrix, French for eye of the partridge is a traditional term for this wine's seductive color. To capture this shade along with the wine's crisp acidity and bold berry flavors, they lightly press... Read More

Sigrid Chardonnay
Willamette Valley AVA

We believe strongly in the power and promise of Oregon Chardonnay. Sigrid Chardonnay is an homage to our Swedish grandmother whose spirit, grace, and strength inspired three generations... Read More

About Le Pré du Col Vineyard

The Le Pré du Col vineyard is situated inside of the the Ribbon Ridge AVA, this magnificent 16-acre marine-sedimentary shallow sandy soil terroir is owned by the Hill family and farmed... Read More

INTERESTING NOTES ABOUT CARABELLA WINERY

FARMING COMES FIRST
After his decade long search for a compelling pinot noir site in Oregon, the rocky volcanic soils on the protected southeast flank of Parrett Mountain immediately appealed... Read More

Dark and bold but showcasing explosive flavors of blackberry, exotic Bing cherry liquor and boysenberry and backed cherry pie notes with a swirl of vanilla ice cream. A huge wine of grace and an elegant lingering finish. This... Read More

Clay Shannon has always been a bit of a maverick. In 1996, he decided to buck convention and set out on his own to establish a progressive, pioneering winery and ranch in Lake County, California.

This wild, challenging terrain... Read More

Clay Shannon has always been a bit of a maverick. In 1996, he decided to buck convention and set out on his own to establish a progressive, pioneering winery and ranch in Lake County, California.

This wild, challenging terrain... Read More

The 2019 Cabernet Franc has a deep ruby color with purple hues. Core aromas of black raspberry, purple plum and mulberries mixed with cardamom spice explode out of the glass. On the palate, fine tannins frame complex layers of... Read More

Hailing from Lebanon by way of Paris, Daniel and Georges moved to California in their youth and soon achieved success in business. This, however, was just the beginning of their journey. Inspired by their family history and worldview,... Read More

This spectacular California red blend gives a dark ruby red hue in the glass. Followed by an expressive bouquet of dark fruit including black current, black raspberry, plum, and lighter highlights of cranberry and pomegranate.... Read More

Dashe Cellars' 'Dry Creek Zinfandel' 2017 is a presents with a beautiful black-purple color in the glass. Strong black fruit aromas of blackberry, black current, hints of cherry liqueur and chocolate are present in... Read More

Dashe Cellars is a family-owned artisan winery located in the heart of the Urban Wine Country. After 15 years in Oakland's Jack London Square district, Dashe Cellars has moved to Spirits Alley on the old Naval Airbase in Alameda,... Read More

Dearden's Cabernet Sauvignon 'Sleeping Giant' 2018 offers a captivating bouquet of ripe blackberries and currants, intertwining with subtle hints of dark chocolate and vanilla, creating an enticing aroma. On the palate,... Read More

We here at Stage Left have been big fans of Chris Dearden for many years (since he was GM / COO at Robert Biale Vineyards). It is only recently that we've been able to taste Dearden Wines. In March 2024, we held a tasting... Read More

About Dearden Winery

Owner-Winemaker Chris Dearden's journey into winemaking began with a profound connection to the land, nurtured amidst the familial warmth of California's Central Valley. It was here that he first understood... Read More

The 2019 Dearden - One Iron Meritage is a rich and opulent blend with enticing aromas of blackberries, dark cherries, and hints of mocha. On the palate, ripe plum, cassis, and black currant flavors harmoniously mingle with vanilla... Read More

We here at Stage Left have been big fans of Chris Dearden for many years (since he was GM / COO at Robert Biale Vineyards). It is only recently that we've been able to taste Dearden Wines. In March 2024, we held a tasting... Read More