In volume terms, this is largely thanks to Yellow Tail, created only in 2002 but has since quickly hopped to the biggest wine brand in the history of the world!! Domestically, the boutique wine industry got a shot in the arm from the 2005 Supreme Court decision that paved the way to opening up shipping from wineries to consumers.

This is a polished estate that's received great press from Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine & Spirits Magazine, and Snooth. Rafanelli , whose 2005 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel ** at 14.8% Tags: 2 stars USA 2006 3 stars 2005 2003 Sonoma 2002 Make no mistake about it, these wines will age gracefully. on the finish.

occasionally enjoy their magazine. routinely disagree with their wine scores (they gave Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2005 only 85 points - WTF are they thinking?!) Araujo Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley "Eisele Vineyard" 2005 * Smoky garnet color. wine of great depth and class, and my favorite 2005 Napa cabernet of the night.