Cabernet Sauvignon

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

On our trip to Napa with our team this summer, we made our 1st visit to Anthem Winery. Anthem is currently 'below the radar', but not for long. The winemaker Jeff Ames, is a talent to watch. We bought all we could get... 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

The 2019 Beckstoffer Las Piedras Cabernet from one of Napa Valley’s most iconic vineyards boasts a show-stopping, deeply pigmented red hue in the glass. It opens with beautiful aromas of black cherry, dark chocolate, and... 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

Eighth Maker is a celebration of my family’s heritage brought full circle, the name a nod to my stepping in as Beringer’s eighth winemaker 139 years after my great-great-grandfather Jacob and his brother Frederick... Read More

Matt Smith runs Blacksmith Cellars. While the rest of his siblings went into a more staid & stable profession of finance or accounting, he pursued his passion in winemaking. A bit of a “black sheep” in the family,... 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

A native of San Jose who grew up in Southern California, Corison arrived in the Napa Valley in the mid-1970's with $200 and the standard wine maker's credential, a masters degree in oenology from the University of California... Read More

A native of San Jose who grew up in Southern California, Corison arrived in the Napa Valley in the mid-1970's with $200 and the standard wine maker's credential, a masters degree in oenology from the University of California... Read More

Damascene, the partnership between Jean Smit, previously winemaker at Boekenhoutskloof, and David Curl, former owner of Bordeaux’s Chateau Gaby, is only recently established (first bottling was 2017) but is already making... 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

ULTIMATUM is dedicated to producing the very best Cabernet Sauvignon possible from the pinnacle of Double Rock estate in Oakville, Napa Valley. The word “ultimatum” has Latin roots which mean “final.”... Read More

Sova Wines are produced by Sean Behrens, a second generation winemaker who also helps his family make Behrens Family Wines.

The complexity of wine involves more than 1.5 million wineries in the world. We believe there is a story... Read More

A Heroic Wine - Not Sure How Long It's Going To Be Around

Kathryn's son continues (as he has for more than 40 years) to farm what's left of his mother's vineyard. Development encroaches and there is but one acre... Read More

A Heroic Wine - Not Sure How Long It's Going To Be Around

Kathryn's son continues (as he has for more than 40 years) to farm what's left of his mother's vineyard. Development encroaches and there is but one acre... Read More

Every once in a while you come across something that defies your expectations in a most delightful way. Kevin Kinsella did not grow up on a vineyard. He did not live through many vintages toiling in a cellar. Kevin made his success... Read More

Kinsella Estates is an organically farmed vineyard 500 feet above theRussian River Valley. The East-West running valley enjoys a warm climate that never sees winter frost. It is planted with 12 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon on the... Read More

Kinsella Estates Description

Kinsella Estates is an organically farmed vineyard 500 feet above the Russian River Valley. The East-West running valley enjoys a warm climate that never sees winter frost. It is planted with 12 acres... Read More