Delightfully rich and opulent, the 2010 Durell from Saxon Brown offers one of the silkiest experiences at this pricepoint. The bouquet bursts with nectarine and white flowers. A sexy palate delivers concentrated stone fruit, hazelnut, and lemon oil with an ultra-creamy texture. Enjoy this showstopper for the next 3 years.

Saxon Brown Winery

Owner / winemaker Jeff Gaffner is a 25 year veteran of the wine industry. Jeff's career as a winemaker was launched in 1981 at Chateau St. Jean under the tutelage of renowned vintner Richard Arrowood. Most notably, Jeff was part of the winemaking team responsible for Chateau St. Jean's 1996 Cinq Cepages, which was named 1999 Wine of the Year by Wine Spectator Magazine.

In 1997 Saxon Brown was launched, named for the willful heroine in Jack London's Valley of the Moon. The winery gained instant recognition for its flagship "old vine" Zinfandel and Semillon from heritage field - blended vines originally planted by Italian immigrants. The winery also produces a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as Pinot Noir, Syrah and Syrah Rose from Flora Ranch (Chalk Hill) and Semillon from Cricket Creek (Alexander Valley).