... and American oak barrels, with about 20% new barrels, mellows our fine Cabernet Sauvignon adding a toasted ... fragrant cherry and cassis aromas framed by toasty, spicy oak scents. On the mouth filling palate, the wine’s juicy, red-fruit flavors are balanced by firm, supple tannins and a savory, toasted oak tone...

This medium-bodied wine has a crisp acidity and long finish, with pear and toasty butterscotch oak flavors, and a creamy texture...

2004 Twisted Oak Tempranillo - USA, California, Sierra Foothills, Calaveras County (12/13/2006) Gorgeous color on this wine rich and deep burgundy. The nose is dense and layered in the glass w/smoky chocolate, cherry jumping out. With time this opens up to raspberry notes and some toasted oak. I ... the acid shows like a sour cherry that give way to oak, bright acidity and raspberry notes. Not overly...

Label says "Sounds like Cluck...pairs with Duck." Copper and pomegranate and candy...smarties, on the nose. Nice grip, mid to full body and a little heat but not overpowering. Very light oak with light tannins. Finish is simple trailing off to acidic fruits...

2005 Twisted Oak Verdelho Silvaspoons - USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi (12/13/2006) Gorgeous flowery, grassy nose with hints of pear and peach. Really intoxication nose with great nuance and delicateness. Wow, going on the palate lives up to the nose with great racy acidity and rich fruit. Beautiful flavors of grass, lemon, lime and more. Wow, great wine, in a screw cap, even better...

It was awesome and actually worth the hefty price tag.

Good! Strong pecan on the finish.