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Stephanie 2005 Red Wine (Napa Valley)
- $65
This is the winery’s priciest red and also its best. It immediately appeals for the soft, lush texture and the way the sweet fruit marries with the oak to wow the palate. Shows lush cherries and cassis, with rich nuances of vanilla, smoky wood and anise. Decadent and delicious, and best now through 2011. Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, but comprised of all 5 Bordeaux…
— S.H.
(12/15/2008)
Stephanie 2005 Merlot (Napa Valley)
- $40
Marked by its sturdy structure, which is a combination of fine acidity and broad, linear tannins, this Merlot also is very dry, and needs rich fare to play against. It has a deep core of currant, dark chocolate and red plum flavors. Now through 2010.
— S.H.
(12/15/2008)
Stephanie 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
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- $50
Soft, ripe and rich, this is opulent to the point of flamboyance. It explodes with blackberry and cherry jam, currant, anise and mocha flavors that are seemingly sweet on the finish. Dramatic, yes, but made for drinking now.
— S.H.
(3/1/2013)
Stephanie 2008 Proprietary Red Wine (Napa Valley)
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- $60
A Bordeaux-style blend that’s based mainly on Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, this is all about sweet fruit. It has flavors of cherry, red licorice, red currant jam and sweet oak, wrapped into a softly tannic mouthfeel. Drink now.
— S.H.
(3/1/2013)
Stephanie 2008 Merlot (Napa Valley)
- $40
Rich and dense, this has blackberry and black cherry jam, mocha and spice flavors. It contains 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, which lends the wine weight and body. While it’s technically dry, there’s a sweetness that comes from the ripeness of fruit and the caramel flavor from the oak, which gives it a sugary, bacony taste. Delicious now and for a few years.
— S.H.
(3/1/2013)
Stephanie 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $50
A bit rough and undisciplined now, with some sharp tannins and unintegrated oak framing blackberry and currant flavors. Seems almost rustic, but could come together after a few years.
— S.H.
(12/15/2008)
Stephanie 2006 Merlot (Napa Valley)
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- $35
A sharp, angular Merlot that’s not showing much right now. Totally dry, with thick tannins, it has cherry, coffee, herb and oak flavors. Ready now.
— S.H.
(3/1/2010)
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