Accolades

98 points "Full-on pedal-to-the-metal Cab."  Wine Advocate

99 points "This Extraordinary Cab is a sensation" Steve Heimoff

96+ points "Sensational wine, rich opulent, a real elixir" Robert Parker

 

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

 

 

99 pts.     "The complexity is enormous. This Cab (Touché) represents mastery of the arts

                    of blending and barrel selection."  --Steve Heimoff

99 pts.     Sonoma International Film Festival Wine Competitionon

98 pts.     "A dazzling masterpiece, capable of negotiating the next decade in a good cellar"

                   "Nearly perfect." (En Garde 2019 Grand Vin)  --Steve Heimoff

98 pts.     Wine Advocate Magazine

                   "Full-on pedal-to-the-metal Cab. POW! What an impact."  --Lisa Perrotti-Brown

98 pts.     "This extraordinary Cab (Touché) is a sensation"

                   "... balance, elegance and sophistication"  --Steve Heimoff

97+ pts.   Wine Advocate Magazine

                   "Full-bodied, concentrated and wonderfully opulent in the mouth,

                   the palate is completely packed with seductive black fruit preserves

                   flavors and savory accents, supported by velvety tannins and seamless

                   freshness, finishing with epic length.."  --Lisa Perrotti-Brown

96+ pts.  Wine Advocate Magazine

                   "Sensational wine"

                   "Altogether exceptional. Gorgeously rich, opulent, and a real elixir"

                   "The wine is fleshy, succulent, fragrant and sexy."  --Robert Parker

96 pts.     Wine Advocate Magazine

                   "One for the hedonists!"  --Lisa Perrotti-Brown

96 pts.     "Touché is a profound wine" "Seriously good wine."

                    "A Napa Valley-Diamond Mountain Specialist." --SteveHeimoff.com

96 pts.     "A magnificent Cab (Le Bijoi du Roi), profound and indelible"  --Steve Heimoff

95 pts.     "Everything is absolutely singing in unison" --Dr. Owen Bargreen

95 pts.     "A beautiful wine from a great vintage." --Jeb Dunnuck

95 pts.     "A 'wow' wine from one of Napa Valley's best sub-appelations." --Rich Cook 

95 pts.     CELLAR SELECTION --Wine Enthusiast Magazine

 

 

PINOT NOIR

 

99 pts.    CA State Fair Commercial Wine Competition

98 pts.    CA State Fair Commercial Wine Competition

97 pts.     "A Pinot Noir triumph."  --Steve Heimoff

96 pts.    "Absolutely addictive, a beautiful, lithe, supple, succulent Pinot Noir

                   with such a silky texture." --Steve Heimoff

95 pts.    "Bright, viscous, and seductive" --Rich Cook

94 pts.    "A Pinot Noir Gem in Sonoma Valley" --Pinot File

94 pts.    "A real cherry delight with impeccable oak integration, silky tannins

                   and a wondrous finish." --Pinot File

94 pts.    "Serious energy and verve" --James Suckling

94 pts.    "I love the bright cherries and the succulence of this concentrated yet

                   elegant Russian River Valley Pinot Noir" --James Suckling

 

To explore more, simply click on the vintages in the submenu selection.

tel: (707) 282-9216

reservations@engardewinery.com

 

We are located on the corner of Highway 12 and Shaw Avenue across from VJB.

 

9077 Sonoma Highway
Kenwood, California 95452

 

Testimonials

"This was a delightful surprise as it was an unscheduled stop on our Grapevine wine tour and turned out to be our favorite of the day! We are grateful that, Walter, our driver, was able to introduce us to En Garde and cannot wait to receive our wine club selections!"

 

"Best tasting we had of our week in Napa and Sonoma. Server was personable, professional, and very knowledgeable."

 

"We are grateful for Kenwood Winery to recommend our visit to En Garde. First class and excellent wine."

 

"Fabulous wine and tasting experience! One of our very favorites of the trip!"

 

"In my opinion, a flight of the best wines I have ever tasted."

 

"Great wine, great customer service, comfortable environment."

 

"Fantastic wines, beautiful tasting room, and of course, the amiable Csaba pouring the wines didn't hurt, either. A lovely experience! Thank you!"

 

"Great visit and opened our eyes to boutique wineries."

 

"Highly recommend - En Garde is receiving some fantastic coverage/ratings in wine press right now so visit while the wine is still readily available!"

 

"This is by far my favorite winery!  I have been a club member for 5 or so years and can't say enough about this place!  Csaba is a brilliant winemaker and everything he makes is A+.  "

 

"The tasting room is elegant, and the staff was very knowledgeable and sincere."

 

"We really enjoyed our experience & time at the tasting room. Would not hesitate to recommend or purchase any of of the wines offered at En Garde. Csaba was the perfect host! Can't wait til we go back in September!?????"

 

"En Garde is my new "find" after coming to Napa/Sonoma for 20 years. Cheers!"

 

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