The story behind Bazan
Mario Bazan came from Oaxaca in 1973 and spent decades in the vineyards and cellars of Robert Mondavi, Opus One, and Joseph Phelps before planting his own. He and his wife Gloria founded Mario Bazan Cellars in 2005 and released the first vintage in 2007. The estate sits at the foothills of Atlas Peak, in the cool Vichy Springs microclimate.
Fruit is hand harvested, fermented on native yeasts, and aged in French oak. The style is deliberate: leaner and more structured than the plush Napa Cabernet crowd, with vintage variation you can taste. We have carried these wines long enough to watch the tannin soften and the price climb.
Explore the Bazan range
Three bottles carry the Bazan name here. The Cabernet is the one to know, and the Malbec and Red Blend give you the same estate hand at a lower entry.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bazan Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Cabernet Sauvignon | 13.9% to 14.5% ABV | Estate fruit, French oak, firm tannin, dark cherry, cedar |
| Bazan Malbec 750mL | Malbec | 13.2% to 14.5% ABV | Plum, violet, black pepper, rounded mid palate |
| Bazan Red Blend 750mL | Red Blend | 13.2% to 14.5% ABV | Bordeaux varietals, savory, cassis, dried herb |
| Mario Bazan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon | Estate Cabernet | 13.9% to 14.5% ABV | 93 points, Tastings.com, 2016 vintage, structured |
| Mario Bazan Rama Cabernet Sauvignon | Single Vineyard Cabernet | 13.9% to 14.5% ABV | 93 points, Wine Enthusiast, 2020 vintage, Atlas Peak fruit |
Which Bazan is right for you?
Bazan sits where small-lot Napa usually sits, and the shelf reflects it. Our everyday bottles are the Bazan Red Blend at $14.99 and the Bazan Malbec at $13.99, with the Bazan Cabernet Sauvignon at $14.99 when it is on the shelf. The estate and single vineyard Cabernets climb into the premium tier, roughly $50 to $125 depending on vintage, and we quote those by phone because allocation moves. Buy Bazan online when stock shows, or call (631) 343-7200 and we will check the back room.
Bordeaux varietals, savory and dry, at a price you can open on a Tuesday.
Single vineyard Atlas Peak fruit, 93 points, built to hold a decade.
Firm tannin and cedar that stand up to a ribeye off the grill.