Viader Vineyards & Winery
Viader (pronounced Vie-ya-DARE) is a single vineyard winery on the Eastern slopes of Howell Mountain in California’s Napa Valley. It was created by Delia Viader in 1986 and has risen to something of a cult status wine: limited production and highly sought after by the cognoscente.
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2001 Joseph Phelps Insignia (Napa, CA)
Just by looking at this wine in the glass with its dark purple (almost black) appearance, you know you’re in for something big and bold. The nose supports this thought as the aromas of dark fruits such as blackberry and blueberry immediately jump out along with secondary notes of earth and mocha. But in true Phelps fashion the powerful character of this vintage is extremely well balanced with a smooth, plush mouthfeel and a finish that seemingly goes on forever. A classic “Merlot lover’s Cab”, we expect this wine to be drinking well for another 10+ years.
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Read More1997 Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve (Napa, CA)
Napa Valley’s Beringer Vineyards should need no introduction: it is one of the oldest and most iconic wineries in the Valley, in fact in all of California.
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