Cavern Select

Our 2021 Cavern Select Vermentino has notes of citrus blossom and white nectarine on the nose. Lychee, pear, and papaya flavors on the mid-palate with a crisp, racy finish.

Aromatic notes of citrus pith, wet stone, and white peaches. A round mouth feel on the mid palate pairs with flavors of pear and apple blossom with a crisp finish. Pair with grilled swordfish, crab cakes, roasted vegetables and cheese (Chevre, Brie).

Our 2020 Cavern Select GSM has notes cherry preserves, tarragon, and anise on the nose. Flavors of kola, candied red plum, lavender on the full mid-palate with fine grained tannins with a smooth finish.

Notes of black cherries, pomegranate, and herbs. Flavors of raspberries, bubble gum, and spice on the mid-palate with bright acidity and slightly effervescent finish. Carbonic maceration is a winemaking technique that is applied primarily to light- to medium-bodied red wines to make them fruitier and to soften their tannins. 

A truly Classic California Cabernet Sauvignon with lush overripe to dried black and blue fruits dominating the mid-palate, an array of savory herbaceous aromatics with a whisper of green olive, and this beautiful dusty sandalwood which helps envelope the velvety tannins. A limited production wine from the Willow Creek District.

Notes of blackberries, leather, and dried herbs. Flavors of plum, earth, and spice on the full-bodied mid-palate with fine grained tannins and a lingering finish. Pair with lamb, game, wood fired pizza, Brie, Manchego, and Burrata.

Our 2021 Sparkling Grenache Blanc has notes of lemon peel, apple blossom, and crushed stone. Fine bubbles accompany apricot and papaya flavors with a clean finish.

Notes of sandalwood, savory herbs, and cassis on the nose. Flavors of blackberry preserves, cigar box, and molasses fill out this full-bodied wine. Balanced, with plush fine-grained tannins and a long finish. This wine comes from a collection of our favorite vineyards in the Paso Robles Adelaida District. Aged for almost 24 months in 60% new French oak. Pair with roasted lamb, mushroom and herb flatbread, Charcuterie, smoked Gouda, Manchego, and Blue Cheese.

Wine Enthusiast - 92 points

Our 2018 Cavern Select Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of black currant, tarragon, and pipe tobacco. Flavors of cassis, leather, and graphite complement this wine’s fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity. Serve with steak with bearnaise sauce, grilled lamb chops, decadent chocolate desserts, aged gouda and blue cheese.

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast 2022

The 2019 Cavern Select Dusi Zinfandel is a medium to full bodied wine with aromas and flavors of bramble, sweet tobacco, cocoa, and dried herbs. The wines’ rich mouthfeel and balanced acidity are followed by dusty tannins on the finish.  Serve with cheese & charcuterie, fresh pastas with mushrooms and herbs, and roasted lamb.

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast 2022

 The 2019 Cavern Select Tempranillo has aromas of dried blackberries, tobacco, and clove on the nose. The wine is full bodied with firm tannins and flavors of dried cherries, figs, and dried herbs with a spicy finish. Serve with tapas, lamb, aged Manchego and Blue cheese.

Our 2019 Cavern Select Syrah has notes of blackberry, sweet tobacco, and chocolate on the nose. Flavors of boysenberry preserves, black currant, and dried herbs fill out this round, full bodied wine. The wine has beautiful dusty tannins and a soft lingering finish. Serve with grilled venison, Spanish style tapas, tomato-based pasta dishes, cheddar, asiago, and epoisses.