2017 Maxville Sacrashe Cabernet Sauvignon - Our 2025 Wine of the Year!

 

We have tasted a boat load of quality wines over the past year.  There has been everything from a $12.00 grocery store selection to a $250+ limited selection, single vineyard Cab.  So, when we decide on a WOTY (wine of the year) it is every bottle for itsself.  They must all stand on their own merit and each bottle has a fair shot of receiving this honor.  We take into consideration not only what is inside the bottle, but also the overall presentation, availability, price and label.

For 2025, the Drink The Bottles team has bestowed our "Wine of the Year" honor to the 2017 Maxville Winery Sacrashe Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.  This wine epitomizes Napa Valley fruit, body, complexity and the overall tasting experience.  Eggplant and berry jam color, this wine has lifting aromas of crushed black cherries, cocoa powder, scorched earth and wet cedar plank.  It's absolutely mouth-watering and the delicate tannins coat the mouth with black fruits, fine saddle leather, mild spices, cherry tobacco and dark chocolate.  The Rutherford Dust that you typically experience from this AVA was surprisingly not at the forefront but the mouth-coating feel was absolutely delicious with every single sip.  

While the drinking window for this wine still has a long life ahead, we feel it is drinking superbly right now and it is nearly perfect.  Absolutely delicious!

ABV:  14.5%

Ruherford AVA

Winery:  Maxville Winery

Suggested retail price:  $150.00

Drink The Bottles score:  97/100

2025 Holiday Gift Guide

Are you looking for an extra special gift for the drink enthusiasts in your life?  Gift-giving can be difficult but we are making it easier for you with our Holiday Gift Guide.  This year, our guide includes whiskey, wine and cigars, including some very hard-to-find (but still available) bottles while they last.  Every listing has a link where you can shop directly with the brand.  Happy Holidays!

Hooten Young & Jack Carr Warrior Proof American Whiskey

The team at Hooten Young still has some bottles left of this incredible 16 year limited bottle of whiskey.  Hooten Young is a proud American company that partnered with #1 New York Times bestselling author, retired Navy SEAL, and creator of The Terminal List series, Jack Carr.  Together they produced a whiskey that is the perfect sipper for both friends, veterans and active military members alike.  

At 125 proof and a mashbill of Corn (99%) and Barley (1%), this bottle is on the sweeter side, but well rounded by flavors and aromas of apple pie, buttery flaky crust, nutmeg, allspice and vanilla.  Smooth and sweet in every drop.  We tasted this one neat, but it is versatile enough to show you what is has with a single ice cube as well.

Hooten Young & Jack Carr Cigar

For those who love a quality cigar with their whiskey, you can't pass up the Hooten Young & Jack Carr Cigar packs.  Available in a 5-pack or 20-count box, these are hand-rolled at Tabacalera Diaz Cabrera in Santiago, Dominican Republic.  Wrapped in a silky Corojo leaf and bound by a rich Dominican grown San Andrés seed binder, these cigars are filled with select Dominican tobacco highlighted by Piloto Cubano, offering a complex profile of depth, strength and balance.   Ordering deadline with Hooten Young is December 8th to guarantee these gifts will be under your Christmas tree!

NIKKA WHISKY FROM THE BARREL

Nikka From The Barrel is a blended whisky which was released in 1985.  The development of this expression started with an aim to deliver full flavors and richness of whisky like "from the barrel", which only blenders can sniff and taste.  The secret behind its gorgeous flavor is the unique combination of complex blending, higher ABV of 51.4% and "marriage process. 

The iconic square bottle reflects its concept "a small block of whisky" and embodies the intense and rich flavors of the whisky inside.  Long after its launch, this bottle is still timeless and recognized for its ultimate simplicity.

For those who love Japanes whisky or want to brand out and discover something new for their palate, you really can't go wrong with this expression from Nikka.  The complex formula is created by blending more than 100 different batches of malt and grain whiskies.  After blending, the whisky is filled into used barrels and matured for another few months.  This "marriage" process harmonizes all components in the formula, resulting in a mellow taste.  This is a 500mL bottle.  As a bonus, this smaller size bottle will fit great in most Christmas stockings!

 友人や大切な人と一緒に飲むと楽しい気分になりますように。

Stillman's Sonder American Single Malt Whiskey

From Dancing Goat Distillery of Cambridge, Wisconsin comes two very unique and memorable gift ideas for your holiday shopping this season.  This is an American Single Malt Whiskey, called Stillman's Sonder, boasting a 10 year age statement.  This project began as orphaned barrels without an identity and culminated into a whiskey that took a decade to create.  Through three rounds of blending, finishing, and re-barreling, the Dancing Goat Distillery team created this polished and reimagined Single Malt Whiskey ready for your glass.

This whiskey is blended for consistency utilizing:

• Virgin oak casks, at several toast and char points
• Ex-bourbon casks
• Wisconsin brandy casks
• Cognac casks
• Calvados casks

Berens Old Fashioed Brandy

Dancing Goat Distillery has partnered with Charlie Berens to create a ready-to-drink Old Fashioned Brandy that is a real palate pleaser.  Berens is a Wisconsin nateive, comedian and author of the New York Times bestseller, The Midwest Survival Guide.  The distillery says that this brandy is made from the best grapes in the United States and it sounds like a perfect gift to give this holiday season.  At 90 proof (45.0% ABV) it is super approachable by everyone, even if they aren't a regular spirits drinker.

As a bonus, you can create a Berens Brandy Old Fashioned with this simple recipe:

• 2 oz Berens Old Fashioned Brandy
• Orange wedge
• Cherry
• Sugar cube
• 2-3 dashes of your favorite Bitters
• Sweet, sour or press floater
• Ice (don't overdo it)

Drop your orange wedge in the glass and add the sugar cube.  Toss in the cherry and Bitters.  Muddle until you're happy and then add Berens Old Fashioned Brandy.  Pop in a couple of ice cubes and then add your floater.   Drink, smile, repeat.

Johnny Pickles Distillery Red Stinger Hibiscus Whiskey

If this bottle looks familiar to you, it is because we shared our thoughts on this back in October.  From Johnny Pickles Distillery in Texas comes one of the most unique tasting whiskey bottles to ever grace our tongues.  This easy-sipping, 80 proof whiskey is made of 100% local corn and is infused with hibiscus and other natural botanicals to present flavors that make you wonder if you're really drinking whiskey.  Sweetened with Stevia, the color is dark red and reminiscent of Merlot wine with the viscosity of a Ruby port.  

This drink is very versatile - neat, rocks, add a splash of soda and easy to pair with spicy foods!  In addition to Red Stinger Hibiscus Whiskey from Johnny Pickles Distillery, make sure you check out their other spirits for the holiday season!  

The Ingram Distillery Whiskeys

The Ingram Distillery uses what nature gave us, the Mississippi River, to age and mellow their whiskeys on floating barrelhouses.  This creates extraordinary spirits that are highly revered by whiskey lovers while offered at a pricepoint that is attractive for everyone.

Bourbon 105 Proof

The 105 proof River Aged Bourbon from The Ingram Distillery is a perfect gift for those looking for something they have never experienced.  Unique doesn't begin to describe what you get in the bottle.  The nose of citrus zest, strawberry tart, floral and coffee lay a foundation for flavors of honey, orange peel, cacao, cinnamon and baked apples.  This bourbon gives the taster a long, mellow enjoyable finish with chocolate cream pie, vanilla, carmelized sugars and hints of tobacco.

There is a LOT going on here and everything we have tasted from The Ingram Distillery has really been wonderful.  Elevate your gift-giving this year with this bottle.  You'll not only find a great expression of flavors, but a story that is fun to explore and tell.

Uncharted Bourbon

Long ago, bourbon's journey to the marketplace took the path of America's rivers, where the rise and fall of the water played a subtle yet essential role in its aging.  Today, below the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, our floating rickhouse honors this legacy.  By literally rocking the boat, our unconventional maturation process pays tribute to bourbon's river-aged roots for a complex, mellow and unforgettable taste.

Tasting Notes:  Juicy jam, floral honey, maple, oak spice.

Palate:  Marzipan, cinnamon, and vanilla.

Finish:  Creamy, chocolatey warmth that lingers delightfully.

Paper Boat Cocktail Recipe:

• 3/4 oz Uncharted Bourbon
• 3/4 oz Grand Marnier
• 3/4 oz Aperol
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a glass.  Sip.  Enjoy.  Repeat.

The Ingram Distillery and Drink The Bottles are giving away a bottle of Uncharted Bourbon this month.  Follow us on Instragram for details on how YOU could win a FREE bottle for yourself!

Green River Wheated Bourbon

Have you ever wanted to give someone the World's Best Bourbon?   Well, now you can!  Green River Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon was awarded the Best in Class at the 2025 New York World Spirits Competition and it should be on your gift-giving list this year.  Available online and in most major markets, Green River is "The Whiskey Without Regrets" and that is crystal clear to us and millions of other bourbon lovers.   

At 90 proof (45.0% ABV) this bourbon could easily be considered a daily drinker, as it is incredibly smooth on the palate and the pocket book.  The mash bill is Kentucky Grown Corn (70%), Wheat (21%) and Malted Barley (9%).  This Wheated Bourbon leads with a beautiful peach and caramel aroma coupled with apricot and cinnamon.  On the palate you'll discover toffee, pastry and hazelnut that guide toward a honeyed finish that is smooth and balanced.  

Create lasting memories with your loved ones during the holidays with Green River Wheated Bourbon.  While you're at it, we personally also recommed the Green River Rye Whiskey, which received distinction as the "2024 Drink The Bottles Rye Whiskey of the Year".

Bardstown Bourbon Company Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon

Bardstown Bourbon Company always pushed innovation and boundaries with their unique and memorable releases.  This High Wheat bourbon is another fantastic in their line up.  The six-year bourbon contains a mash bill of Corn (53%), Wheat (39%) and Malted Barley (8%), is estate distilled and presented for your drinking pleasure at a comfortable 106 proof.

Ripe apricot and lemon rest on leather and crème brûlèe.  A bold palate of oak and pastry leads to a lightly spiced, full-bodied finish.  At a price point of $49.99, this is a great gift for everyone who enjoys a high quality bourbon.

Barrell Craft Spirits 2026 New Year Bourbon

This is the tenth anniversary of the New Year Bourbon release from Barrell Craft Spirits.  The cask strength offering is a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys from seven different states, with a derived mash bill of Corn (74%), Rye (21%), Malted Barley (4%) and Wheat (1%).  

Blend Components:

• Indiana Bourbon:  5, 6, 8, 11. and 13 years old
• Kentucky Bourbon:  5, 6, and 10 years old
• Tennessee Bourbon:  8, 10, and 16 years old
• Wyoming Bourbon:  9 and 13 years old
• Maryland Bourbon:  7 and 8 years old
• New York Bourbon:  5 years old
• Ohio Bourbon:  5 years old

This release was blended and bottled in Kentucky and is available while supplies last at $84.99 for a 750mL bottle.  Follow our Instagram this holiday season to see how you can have the opportunity to WIN A FREE BOTTLE of this expression!

15 Stars Artisan Collection Bourbon

Rick and Ricky Johnson of 15 Stars Bourbon blend some insanely good tasting and consistenly top qujality bourbons.  Their Aristan Collection is a blend of 12 and 15 year old bourbons, coming in at 109 proof.   What is in the bottle is sources from undisclosed Indiana and Kentucky distilleries.

Everything we have tasted from 15 Stars has really blown us away.  From most suppliers you expect, over time, to get at least one "eh" bottle, but we have never experienced that from this brand.  

Nose:  Sweet forward with notes of maple and caramel and a dried fuit medley of orange citrus, black cherry, plum and apple.  Nutmeg, cracked pepper, tobacco, fresh oak and hay field balance the sweetness.

Palate:  Caramel and vanilla give way to bold notes of aged oak and old leather followed by dark fruit notes of prune, raisin and plum.

Finish:  Plum and caramel introduce a long finish of dark chocolate, roasted nuts, oaks and leather.  

For someone who has never tasted 15 Stars, this is a top tier bourbon gift that they will treasure.  At $179.00 for a 750mL bottle, you're sure to turn heads and become the favorite gift-giver of the season!

Follow us on Instagram this holiday season for your chance to win a free bottle of this expression!

Seacrets Distilling Company Lemon Drop Vodka

We know that not everyone drinks whiskey, so here's a fun alternative for someone who loves vodka and/or loves creating their own festive cocktails!   Seacrets Distilling Company of Oceanside, Maryland has become the resident experts in distilling and vodka is just one of many feathers in their cap.  They also make an orange flavored vodka (all natural flavoring) and we actually tasted and reviewed both of those bottles in July 2024.

This is a gift that takes little thought.  It's tasty, it's available online and it's only about $25.00.  This is one of the best tasting and versatile flavored vodkas that we have ever tasted and the people on your gift list will surely love it too.

   Follow us on Instagram this holiday season for your chance to win a free bottle of this expression!

Hungry Run Distillery 

From Lewistown, Pennsylvania hails a distillery that crafts small batch spirits that include bourbon, American whiskey, vodka, flavored vodkas, every type of rum, bourbon cream, gin and... more!  If you can dream up the flavor, they probably have it or are working on it for a future release.  Hungry Run Distillery is very popular with the local crowds, offering bottle sales and hand crafted cocktails against a warm and welcoming tasting room.  Live music and appetizers round out the experience.\

Hungry Run Distillery Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Currently, Hungry Run Distillery offers a singular bourbon in the portfolio.  Pecan colored with aromas of cinnamon, dried chilis, dried earth and toasted grains.  This has a good backbone with flavors that include vanilla, sourdough bread, leather and baking spices.  It is straight forward but very satisfying and we are going to try to create a couple of cocktails with this at some point.  Tasted neat.  We would love to see what the future holds for Hungry Run Distillery in the bourbon category.  They have a solid product here and can build upon that for some older age stated and blended whiskeys.  Very nice!

Distillery:  Hungry Run Distillery

ABV:  40.0% (80 proof)

Suggested retail price:  $40.00

Drink The Bottles score:  87/100

Hungry Run Distillery Salted Caramel Creme

Jeff has always said that he could give up many things in life, but coffee is a hill he would die on.  And, as is always the case, weekends are made for coffee with a kick.  It seems like the Christmas season also lures us to spiked coffee and the Hungry Run Distillery Salted Caramel Creme fits the bill.  Sure, a lot of folks add bourbon creme to their favorite drink, and that's certainly an option here (HRD has bourbon creme in their lineup!).  But the salted caramel creme brings another dimension to flavored coffee.  Rum and natural flavors add to the sweetness and flavors of burnt butter, caramel, hints of vanilla and baking spices.  

There's not doubt we will finish this bottle during the holiday season as we share it with family and friends.  On our tasting list next is to try this as a spiked milkshake or to simply pour it over vanilla ice cream.  This is definitely a winner!

Distillery:  Hungry Run Distillery

ABV:  20.0% (40 proof)

Suggested retail price:  $32.00

Drink The Bottles score:  89/100

Gehricke Wines

Gehricke Wines is synonymous with Sonoma, California.  They expertly craft wines that are immediately approachable, budget friendly and welcoming for all oenophile levels.  When you think about sharing moments with loved ones during the holidays, wine is always a perfect gift to give.  Wine creates lifetime memories and laughs and it strengthens the bonds of frienships.

Gehricke Wines 2023 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

If you've been around here for awhile, you know our affection for a quality Pinot Noir.  The best Pinot Noir in California comes from the Sonoma Coast and this bottle highlights everything that you love in this varietal.  Mulberry color to the glass rim with aromas of bright red fruits, sandalwood, damp earth and ripe flowers.  There's a wonderful beaming acidity against flavors of juicy plums, black cherry, star anise and rose petal.  This wine feels pure as it lingers for moments on the back of the tongue.  This is distinctly Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir and it will literally put a smile on your face.  Cases produced:  3,026.

ABV:  13.2%

Sonoma Coast AVA

Winery:  Gehricke Wines

Suggested retail price:  $29.00

Drink The Bottles score:  92/100

Gehricke Wines 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley

We could sum this up in four words - Go get this wine!  When people think California Cabernet their minds tend to wander to Napa Valley.  But for those who really dive deep into wine and explore the entire picture, they appreciate the elegance of Sonoma, California.  We have heard people say that Sonoma is just like Napa Valley, only at a fraction of the price.  While the 10,000 foot picture of that statement might be fair, there is far more to this wine and the Knights Valley AVA that it represents.

This wine is comproised of Cabernet Sauvignon (80%), Petite Sirah (10%), Cabernet Franc (8%) and Merlot (2%).  This creates a wine with a gorgeous dark purple color and soul searhing aromas of black fruits, antique book leather, Pacific Northwest cedar plank and spice cabinet.  Without even taking your first sip, it is mouth-watering.  Dried herbs join plum and blackberry on the palate and in fleeting moments we caught wisps of campfire smoke.  The tannins are refined and the finish is long and memorable.  This wine is simply fantastic!  Cases produced:  4,923.

ABV:  14.2%

Knights Valley AVA

Winery:  Gehricke Wines

Suggested retail price:  $35.00

Drink The Bottles score:  94+/100

2023 Flora Springs Soliloquy White Wine

The long days of summer are here and that means it is white wine season!  Historically, we have only tasted red wines from Flora Springs Winery, so we were excited to have the opportunity to try something new to us and this one was timed perfectly with the hot weather.  The Flora Springs Soliloquy White Wine is a blend of primarily Sauvignon Blanc with Chardonnay and the lesser known Malvasia added for complexity and flavors.  This is one of Flora Springs flagship wines and it is quickly noticeable why it carries that identity.

Pale gold in the glass with hints of greenish blue on the rim, this wine is immediately identifiable as primarily Sauvignon Blanc by the familiar meadow grass, floral and stone fruit aromas.  We tasted this slightly chilled to take advantage of the full tasting experience, but there is no doubt this would be a porch sipping or pool party wine served well chilled.  Citrus fruit, vanilla, and apples are dominant with honeycomb and sea salt showing up in the very pleasant and medium finish.  The acidity is perfect and this isn't overly bright like some Sauvignon Blanc wines tend to be.  We love what Flora Springs has done here and think this is a real winner!

ABV:  14.2%

Napa Valley, CA

631 cases produced

Suggested retail price:  $70.00

Drink The Bottles score:  92/100

 

Patland Estate Vineyards Mystery Box Wine Deal!

 

It's not very often that you see a blog post here about a wine promotion.  In fact, this may be the first time!  But that is how excited and passionate that we are about this incredible deal!  Patland Estate Vineyards is once again offering their "Mystery Box" of wine for a limited time.  Keep reading...

To tempt you even more, we've been given the green light to share with you what was in last year's Mystery Box.  If you purchased this, you did VERY well (but you already know that!).

Last year's box included nearly $1500 worth of wine.  The six amazing bottles of wine were:

• 2008 Syrah
• 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2011 Malbec
• 2012 Pinot Noir
• 2014 Port
• 2016 Sauvignon Blanc

What will be in this year's box?  We don't have all of the details but we know WITHOUT A DOUBT that you will receive some incredible wines for a fraction of the price.  Did we mention that the Mystery Box not only includes 6 incredible wines but also free shipping!  What a deal!

This isn't some gimmicky wine club where you spend $49 and get $11 worth of wine (and most of that value is in the glass for the bottles).  Michael Patland of Patland Estate Vineyards has told us repeatedly that this is without a doubt his favorite promotion of the year and it is always a mind-blowing value for the consumer.  We cannot stress this incredible deal from an amazing winery!  Get it now.

This deal ends October 31st.  Visit Patland Estate Vineyards today to get this deal!

Winery Adventure: Repris Wines

We were very blessed to be able to travel to California recently for a wine trip with great friends.  We had planned the trip in 2020, but we had to postpone for a year due to most of the world shutting down from the Covid pandemic.  We decided that we would take this trip in 2021, come hell or high water.

Our "Winos" group as we jokingly and affectionately call ourselves, spent a few evenings and many text messages back and forth to discuss the "must visit" wineries as well as those that had been on various wish lists throughout the years.  After much discussion and many emails back and forth to the wineries on our radar, we finally decided on nine wineries that would complete our adventure.  And, so we begun with Day #1...... Repris Wines.

We love Southwest Airlines!  However, a non-stop flight from IND to OAK would be ideal.

There were three couples who took part in our journey and each one flew into a different airport.  Kris & Scott flew into Sacramento.  Richard and Sarah flew into San Francisco and we flew into Oakland.  Previously we had flown into San Francisco but next time would try Sacramento as we heard that the drive is very easy and the traffic isn't as heavy.

Share a car - save some money!  And take a lunch break when YOU want!

Our tour guide/driver was Napa Scott.  Sorry, he's not for rent.  Well, I guess everyone has their price.  Contact us and I'll put you in touch with him!  One great benefit to having your own transportation is you can make changes on the fly, move at your own pace and grab a bite whenever you want to.

Become a member at Repris Wines and ask for the ATV tour!

Both of the other couples in our group are members at Repris so they specifically asked for something special for our group.  We took an ATV tour of the property, a tour of the cave and......   well, I'm not going to spoil it yet.  We started to get excited when we saw the ATVs waiting for us. What a great way to start a few days in wine country!  Now if I could just get them to trade these units for John Deere Gators.....

Everywhere we went on the property was meticulously maintained.  The grapes were about 2-3 weeks away from harvest and the deep purple/blue-ish colors were so inviting.

These vineyards are 45 years old and producing delicious Zinfandel.

Drinking wines is always the highlight of visiting any winery, but learning about the property and the history is a close second.  These Zinfandel vines were planted by horse and plow and have been here for the better of 50 years.  The root stock is said to be as deep as 75 feet below ground.

The view from the top of Moon Mountain Road?  Priceless.

Despite some smoky haze in the area from various California fires, we were completely in awe of the view from the top of Moon Mountain Road.  This is a view that we could get used to every day.  By the way, if you haven't been to Repris Wines in Sonoma, the drive up to the property isn't for the faint of heart.  You're completely safe, but the roads would not be forgiving if you don't pay attention.

Say "cheese" and act like a tourist...

No tour to the top of the mountain would be complete without a "touristy" picture.   I wish I had a dollar for everyone who has taken this exact same photo on their visit to Repris.

The entrance to the cave at Repris is breath taking.  Candles lined he main entrance that fed into one of the barrel storage rooms.  If you've never had a cave tasting experience, you need to add it to your list.  It's such an intimate surrounding and (in our opinion) the best way to taste wine.  For those of you who are cold blooded, there are very cozy and warm blankets at the table to keep you comfy.

Do you think they would miss just ONE barrel?

Throughout our trip we had discussed (like literally EVERY OTHER visitor) the idea of "Oh, they surely won't miss just one barrel" and we thought we were clever.  Our winery host chuckled, although he was probably rolling his eyes when we weren't looking.  He finally told us that if we could lift the barrel, we could take it.   No dice.  

Let me first say that there was absolutely NOTHING disappointing about this winery visit.  We would definitely go back again.  One thing we personally would have love to experience was a barrel tasting (and we would have gladly paid for that).  Barrel tasting really gives you a finer appreciation of how different a wine tastes pre vs post bottling.

Our wine tasting setting, complete with candles, charcuterie and blankets.

We loved how not only was the wine featured (duh!) but that Repris also went above and beyond to explain what was offered with the charcuterie.  The L'amuse 'Signature Gouda' was one of our favorite cheese of the entire trip and now we are on a hunt to find it.  Take a look at these amazing wines that we sampled at Repris:

• 2019 Sauvignon Blanc
• 2016 Texture Lancel Creek Chardonnay
• 2018 Syrah
• 2018 Left Bank
• 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Moon Mountain Vineyard

Each wine was uniquely delicious.  The Sauvignon Blanc was offered when we first arrived while we were waiting to board our ATV for the property tour.  The remaining wines were tasted in the cave setting.

Get in my belly!

We really appreciate a winery that serves food with their wines.  Whether it is charcuterie, a light meal or snacks, a little food is always welcome.  Yes, it is great to add a few solids to the belly, but more than that, we appreciate the confidence that a winery has in pairing their wines with food.  We typically are not "wine/food" people because it can actually distract from the beauty and wonderful flavors of the wine.  However, this charcuterie was expertly paired and made us think about trying the same going forward.

Gorgeous colors and amazing aromas..

A fun winery host helps build lasting memories.

The staff members at Repris were not pretentious at all.  And believe me, they have every right to be.  Their wines are really top notch and we appreciated them more with every pour.  It's one thing to have a host who is knowledgeable about the winery and the wines.  But to have a host who is not only a great ambassador of the brand but ALSO funny, welcoming and makes you feel like a friend?  You just can't beat that type of experience.

"Forever"memories were made at Repris!

We don't rate wineries or our experiences.  Nearly every one that we visited during our trip was amazing in their own way.  The one that disappointed us won't be written about.  But Repris absolutely exceeded our expectations!   Admittedly, when our friends originally told us that we had to visit Repris, We thought they were a little crazy because they had all been there on prior trips.  "Why would someone want to go back to a winery they have visited before?"  Now we understand.  Repris is without a doubt on our "must see" list of wineries for our next trip.  It was incredible!

Please visit Repris Wines for more information about their wines and membership opportunities.