Within the Napa Appellation, there are 17 unique sub-appellations, and at its very heart, you will find Rutherford, home of Grand Napa Vineyards. Flanked by the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountain Ranges, this small, verdant valley with its chalky, dusty soil and the perfect Mediterranean climate produces many of Napa’s most sought-after wines. Extraordinary Cabernet Sauvignons and creamy Chardonnays are born here. 

GNV hand-selects this rich and balanced Chardonnay from only the finest grapes.  It begins on the palate with succulent honey-dipped peaches, ripe apricots, lemon curd, and is highlighted with spring floral characteristics.  It has a beautiful richness on the palate with just enough acidity to give it a shimmering mouthfeel.  

Quote: "The Grand Napa Los Carneros Chardonnay 2018 is beautifully balanced with a perfect combination of sweet fruits and rich texture... It has a beautiful richness on the palate with just enough acidity to give it a shimmering mouthfeel.... Very well done. 93 Points" Kevin M. Vogt, Master Sommelier

ABV: 14.2%

Chenin Blanc is now South Africa’s signature white grape but it wasn’t always that way. In fact, it wasn’t that long ago that Chenin Blanc was primarily used for low-quality, bulk wine. As the wine industry in South Africa re-emerged onto the world scene, many vineyards were ripping out Chenin Blanc in place of more well-known grapes.

However, Alex Dale, the master winemaker behind the Winery of Good Hope, and several other winemakers saw the potential for the disgraced grape and attempted to make something great out of it. In so doing, they helped forge a new signature grape for South Africa.

This wine is actually made from old bush vines – vines that were prevented from being ripped out and are some of the relatively few remaining old vines containing Chenin Blanc in the country. This stunner is a wonderfully lively, intense, fruity, and beautifully balanced dry Chenin Blanc. Aromas of green apples and white peach invite the juicy, yet taut palate. A depth of fruit is what sets this wine apart. It shows great persistence of flavor and freshness that lingers on the palate long after the wine has gone. Very individual, the character of this wine makes it a perfect companion to warm summer days and long balmy evenings.

ABV: 12.5%

The wines of Yamhill/Carlton in Oregon’s beautiful Willamette Valley have become world famous for a good reason. Beginning at the crest and rolling down the east flank of the Savannah Ridge, Abbott Claim Vineyard has shown itself as one of the most expressive and renowned sites in the Willamette Valley.

The Abbott Claim Pinot Noir has silky tannins, flavors of ripe red currant, raspberry, and cherry cola. Rich mushroom and white truffle aromas and an overlay of sassafras and sweet cedar or pipe tobacco. Absolutely delicious!

ABV 13.5%

Edouard Labeye is a wine consultant based in the south of France but is well-known throughout the world. Splash is honored to be able to bring wines under his own label into the USA on an exclusive basis. His Viognier is classically French; clean and crisp with a gentle minerality that ensures it pairs well with broiled fish or roasted chicken. White wine lovers rejoice- this sublimely elegant Viognier will delight as only a Rhone varietal can.

Clos Du Val farms 350 acres of estate vineyards in Napa Valley’s Stags Leap District, Carneros, and Yountville sub-appellations. The winery also continues to craft wines of balance and complexity, showcasing fruit from the outstanding terrier on which the estate lies. 

The 2016 Estate Merlot opens with a holiday spice aroma that layers over a hint of menthol. Flavors of red cherry, graham cracker, and candied fruit dance on the palate with a silky, smooth mouthfeel. The wine’s solid tannin structure melts away slowly leaving a refreshing fruit finish.

Quote: "Offers a plush texture, with concentrated Asian spice and dark chocolate notes to the dark plum and cherry pastry flavors. The creamy finish features cocoa powder accents. 90 Points" Wine Spectator

ABV: 14.8%

The southern reaches of the Russian River Valley produce the cooler climate Sauvignon Blanc demands allowing the distinctive flavors of the grape to mature and develop.  These 20-year old vines stretch along the front 5 acres of the Hook & Ladder Estate Winery on Olivet Road.

Our Sauvignon Blanc juice is fermented in a combination of neutral French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks. The 2019 vintage shines with a pale lemon chiffon color and aromas of citrus and muskmelon. The palate offers full flavors of lime zest, passion fruit heightened by its lingering lychee, trace green apple finish.

Quote: “Stainless steel and neutral French oak both played a part in fermentation and aging of this wine, which shows notes of toasted oak and caramel. Thick, viscous, and richly layered, it finishes in fresh apricot and peach. 88 Points" -Virginia Boone of Wine Enthusiast

ABV: 13.8%

Since 1990, Nick Goldschmidt has been walking the hills and valleys of the Alexander Valley. Doing this has given him the ability to discover very unique and exciting vineyards that fit his specific criteria for growing grapes; east-facing slopes for morning sun, old vines for balanced yield, and balanced water availability to produce small fruit that creates big, dark, and black wines.

This special, Reserve Cabernet is a deep garnet, packed with raspberry and ripe black fruit characters expanding into mint and toasty oak aromas. On the palate, you’ll find black cherry and plum layers weaving seamlessly through the red tobacco and earthy overtones. Full-bodied and nicely balanced.

Nick sources his Oakville grapes from family vineyard owners around Opus One. Full-bodied, long finish, and some serious concentration of primary and secondary flavors.

ABV: 14.5%