Cooper Garrod Cabernet Franc 2012, Francville Vineyard (Retail $43) - This wine pours a lovely garnet color. Bright raspberry and pomegranate greet the nose, along with smooth brown spice notes. In the mouth, you find raspberries, red currants, a touch of cinnamon and freshly ground nutmeg, along with that telltale Cabernet Franc hint of briar. Smooth, fun finish! 275 cases produced. 13.9% abv. 90 pts – Wine Enthusiast.

Wente Vineyards Charles Wetmore Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Livermore Valley (Retail $30) - “Our Charles Wetmore Cabernet Sauvignon has a great expression of Livermore Valley, with fruit sourced from our diverse soils such as our clay hillside vineyards and those planted on gravelly alluvial fans. These provide us with a Cabernet with bold tannins and ripe fruit characteristics, which coupled with the natural acidity from the long growing season, creates a beautiful wine.” - Karl D. Wente, Fifth Generation Winemaker

Soquel Vineyards Pinot Noir Partners' Reserve 2013, Santa Cruz Mountains (Retail $39) -  A powerful and mouth feeling wine, layered with sweet, creamy French artisan oak. A complex array of ripe plums, mushrooms and toasted oak.