For the November 15th issue of Wine Spectator the editors conducted a retrospective tasting of 1999 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons and our inaugural release of the Buoncristiani Napa Valley Cabernet was ranked among the Top 10, earning 92 Points, and was described as “fresh, intense and vibrant.” In fact, our ...

For the first time ever we are offering this extremely rare and limited six year vertical of Buoncristiani Napa Valley O.P.C.

This very special offering includes one bottle each of the 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2005 vintages. This incredible offering comes complete with a beautiful Buoncristiani branded wooden box. ...

93+ Points - The Wine Advocate - Robert Parker - "The superb 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Malbec, and a dollop of Merlot) boasts a dense ruby/purple color in addition to plentiful aromas of sweet black cherries, black currants, graphite, white chocolate, and a subtle note of smoky oak. With ...

93+ Points - The Wine Advocate - Robert Parker - "The superb 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Malbec, and a dollop of Merlot) boasts a dense ruby/purple color in addition to plentiful aromas of sweet black cherries, black currants, graphite, white chocolate, and a subtle note of smoky oak. With ...

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97 Points - The Wine Advocate - Robert Parker - "The magnificent 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon - The Core is a selection of the estate’s finest barrels that is aged 24 months in 100% new French oak. Its inky/ruby/purple color is followed by dense blackberry and cassis flavors intermixed with hints of espresso roast, ...

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97 Points - The Wine Advocate - Robert Parker - "The magnificent 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon - The Core is a selection of the estate’s finest barrels that is aged 24 months in 100% new French oak. Its inky/ruby/purple color is followed by dense blackberry and cassis flavors intermixed with hints of espresso roast, ...

90 Points - The Wine Advocate - Robert Parker - "A sleeper selection, the 2006 O.P.C. is a delicious, full-throttle blend. Possessing copious aromas of flowers, blackberries, black currants, pepper, and camphor, refreshing acid buttressing substantial flavors, a velvety texture, and good length, this [is a] hedonistic as well as intellectually satisfying 2006."

The 2006 ...

90 Points - The Wine Advocate - Robert Parker - "A sleeper selection, the 2006 O.P.C. is a delicious, full-throttle blend. Possessing copious aromas of flowers, blackberries, black currants, pepper, and camphor, refreshing acid buttressing substantial flavors, a velvety texture, and good length, this [is a] hedonistic as well as intellectually satisfying 2006."

The 2006 ...

Wine Spectator - 92 Points

“Mixes ripe, rich wild berry and blackberry fruit with savory herb, spice, pepper and cedar notes. Complex, balanced, focused and harmonious, this is pleasing to drink.”

The beginning of the 2006 growing season was somewhat cool and wet prompting a decision to heavily thin most of ...

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Nonno immigrated to California from Northern Italy and brought his passion for food, wine, art, and family tradition. The Buoncristiani brothers, Nonno’s grandsons, planted Dolcetto to be crafted into a wine as a tribute to their roots, and in honor of Nonno.

Rarely grown outside of Italy, we fortunately found a great source ...