Becker Vineyards Tempranillo 2021 Red Wine - U.s.

Steven Kent Ghielmetti Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Red Wine - California

The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon – Ghielmetti Estate Vineyard is the first of the 2017 vintage Cabernets to be released; its striking viscosity, tannin, and overall heft reinforces the winery's belief in the superlative quality of this vintage. Layers... ... more

Vineyard 29 Aida Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Red Wine - California

The 2017 Aida Estate Cabernet Sauvignon leaps from the glass with explosive aromatics of black cassis, currants, violets and cocoa powder. Intensely concentrated and rich with Aida's signature scorched earth and graphite characters, the fruit... ... more

Bonaccorsi Sebastiano Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016 Red Wine - California

Dark ruby red, opaque center. Deep and dark, reminiscent of black cherry, plum and earl grey tea. Rich and mouth-filling pinot noir, full of black cherry and black raspberry, cracked peppercorn and spice. Refreshing cran-rasberry acidity on the back... ... more

Westrey Abbey Ridge Pinot Noir 2014 Red Wine - Oregon

On the nose, there is the signature of Abbey Ridge Vineyard: high tone crushed-raspberry fruit with a layering of a floral lavender/lilac and undercurrent of earth and oak that burst from the glass. On the palate, the wine continues to show... ... more

Andrew Murray Esperance Red Blend 2016 Red Wine - California

“Esperance�, which is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre, from Paso Robles and Santa Ynez Valley vineyards. It is fashioned in the style of the great reds of Gigondas and Chateauneuf-du-Pape of France. Considered a ‘fine value’ by... ... more

Chandon Brut Rose Champagne - California

#70 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2021 In the glass, this Rose is a pretty pink with intense ripe strawberry, juicy watermelon, and fresh red cherry fruit aromas and flavors. On the palate, this wine is creamy and seductive with a defined structure from... ... more

Father John Vine Hill Road Pinot Noir 2014 Red Wine - California

Founded by Nick Maloney in 2010, this wine is sourced from the Oehlman Vineyard, to the north of Sebastopol in Sonoma County and close to where he grew up. His background making wines in Bordeaux and Burgundy has led him to produce distinctly fresh... ... more

Omen Rorick Heritage Vineyard Barbera 2019 Red Wine - California

Ruby tinted, this Barbera concentrates aromas of cranberry and raspberry mixed with some floral notes. Bright and fresh in the mouthfeel with touches of minerality in the background Commentary: While the jury is out of whether Sierra Foothills... ... more

Paul Hobbs Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Red Wine - California

Brilliant, deep red/black color. This is a rich and concentrated wine brimming with the flavors of blackberry, currant, red plum, anise, and cedar. The wine displays a duality of power and elegance. The balance of intriguing fruits, spice, mocha oak... ... more

Bodega Colome Altura Maxima Malbec 2015 Red Wine - Argentina

The true expression of terroir in this Malbec comes from the extreme altitude at which the vineyard sits, it receives much more sun, much less UV protection, producing thicker skinned grapes that deliver a more robust mouthfeel supported by fresh... ... more

Delas Hermitage Les Bessards (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2014 Red Wine - France

The steep granitic Hermitage hillsides provide optimum growing conditions. Les Bessards, which covers 8 hectares of this appellation, is a single vineyard wine that has been produced since the outstanding 1990 vintage, and only in the most... ... more

Chateau Troplong Mondot 2010 Red Wine - France

Chteau Troplong Mondot is grown on extensive vineyards rich in limestone clay soils. Powerful, well-structured with pronounced complex tannins, its deep aromas of truffles and blackberries develop over time. Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Troplong... ... more

Chateau Marquis d'Alesme 2016 Red Wine - France

Deep garnet-purple colored, the Marquis d'Alesme Becker leaps from the glass with gregarious notions of plum preserves, crème de cassis and Black Forest cake with hints of potpourri, star anise, menthol and tapenade. Full, rich, firm and grainy,... ... more

Tour Saint Christophe 2017 Red Wine - France

Cassis and spices on the nose. The juicy acidity drives the wine’s structure. Refined, elegant with a beautiful texture. The word minerality takes its full meaning here. Some cocoa notes along with hints of currant. From a picturesque vineyard on... ... more

Xavier Monnot Volnay Clos des Chenes Premier Cru 2018 Red Wine - France

Volnay is often described as silky and elegant but the wines can vary in style depending on the soil and elevation of the vineyard. The premier crus situated south of the village, like Clos des Chênes, have a high percentage of limestone and show... ... more

Sinor-La Vallee White Label Syrah 2013 Red Wine - California

The Syrah White Label is a wine made to amplify the qualities of a classic cool-climate Syrah, revolving around the red-fruit spectrum with notes of white pepper and savory herb. It comes from earlier picks of the Syrah Noir clone at Bassi Vineyard,... ... more

Vina Cobos Bramare Marchiori Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Red Wine - Argentina

Ruby red with purple tones. The nose is very harmonious with scents of red fruits such as fresh plums and cherries, rose petals and sweet spiced notes. The palate is elegant, delicate and with smooth tannins. ... more

Joseph Swan Trenton Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015 Red Wine - California

Gorgeous aromas of red berries and cherries with a slight hind of mint. In the mouth, it is amazingly lush, with just enough acid to brighten it. Silky and full, the finish is long and smooth. I predict a bright future for this wine, but it hard to... ... more

Sine Qua Non Grenache Shakti & Waterdance Syarh Boxt Set (2 1.5 Liter Magnums in Owc) 2014 Red Wine - California

The 2014 Grenache Shakti is blended of 88% Grenache, 6% Mourvèdre, 4% Petite Sirah and 2% Touriga Nacional, coming 51% from the Cumulus (Estate) Vineyard, 18% from The Third Twin (Estate) Vineyard, 9.5% from Bien Nacido Vineyard and 21.5% for the... ... more

Parador Tempranillo 2014 Red Wine - California

Parador Tempranillo is aged 30 months in older French barriques and puncheon barrels. The vine-cuttings originated from Spain and the grapes are sourced from Stagecoach Vineyard. Made with 100% Tempranillo. Commentary: The 2014 Parador Tempranillo,... ... more

Maritana Vineyards Martaella Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018 Red Wine - California

No commercial yeasts were added, and the fermentation proceeded using the ambient yeasts. They worked the skins very gently on all three Martaella lots, but the Dijon Clone 943 poured its color out immediately and has plenty of tannin surrounding... ... more

Scarlett Mc Gah Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Red Wine - California

Unbelievable complexity and layers intermingle with aromas of berry compote, cassis, with a black cherry core that jumps from the glass. The mid palate is a silky flow of abundant blue and black fruits followed with an opulent, full bodied mouthfeel. ... more

Tetu Grenache 2015 Red Wine - France

Têtu was born of a shared devotion to Maury’s old-vine Grenache and is a collaboration between Richard Case and American distributer Kimberly Jones. Working alongside local growers they were able to select from the area's finest vineyards. Vines... ... more

J. Christopher Abbey Ridge Pinot Noir 2015 Red Wine - Oregon

The Abbey Ridge vineyard is surely one of the Willamette valley's finest and most elegant. The vineyard shows a pure and refined expression of the Dundee Hills Ava, highlighting the bright floral and savory aroma characteristic of Jory soils, with a... ... more

Vineyard 29 Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Red Wine - California

Violets, black currants, brambly blackberry and cocoa powder jump out of the glass. The entry is full and mouth coating with black cassis, blueberry compote, and hints of smoked meats and mocha. The perfect harmony between power and finesse, the... ... more

Torii Mor Olson Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017 Red Wine - Oregon

This complex wine emerges with aromas of violet, cherries and blueberry. Bright on the palate, flavors are sweet with concentrated dark berry notes and rich chocolate, leading to a long and elegant finish of earthiness and a light touch of oak. This... ... more

Terra d'Oro Home Vineyard Zinfandel 2017 Red Wine - California

The Terra d'Oro Home Vineyard Zinfandel opens with sweet aromas of caramel, cocoa, plums, baking spice, cherry pie, olive and red fruit notes. The palate opens with an elegant entry leading to a juicy core of red raspberries and black cherry. The... ... more

Keep Contra Costa Field Blend Red 2018 Red Wine - California

Dick & Mary Lou Vanderkous planted this extraordinary vineyard over 20 years ago surrounding their home estate. They decided to plant the grapes they loved to drink. The majority of the vineyard is planted to Sangiovese and Merlot with a few rows of... ... more

Parador Gran Reserva Red 2007 Red Wine - California

Blend: 52% Tempranillo, 48% Cabernet Sauvignon Commentary: The 2007 Parador Gran Reserva Red Wine offers a mix of Old and New World nuances. Tasting Notes: This wine exhibits authentic aromas and flavors of savory spices, dried herbs, and ripe... ... more

Parador Stagecoach Vineyard Reserva Tempranillo 2012 Red Wine - California

Blend: 100% Tempranillo Commentary: The 2012 Parador Tempranillo Reserva showcases the Stagecoach Vineyard, one of Napa Valley's highest heralded wine-growing parcels. Tasting Notes: This generous and elevated wine shows ripe, red fruit, spices, a... ... more

Gemstone Vineyard Alluvial Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Red Wine - California

The 2017 Alluvial Selection delivers a powerful and richly layered texture; with sweet black cherry, plum, spice and leather across the palate and earthy complexity which lingers throughout the luxuriously long finish. Balanced tannins give... ... more

Maison Noir Horseshoes and Handgrenades Red Wine - U.s.

Horseshoes & Handgrenades is fruit-driven, full-bodied complex red blend sourced from Southern Oregon and Washington State. The rich, ripe, voluptuous fruit comes from the Syrah out of the Rogue Valley in southwesten Oregon with just enough... ... more

Azelia Bricco dell'Oriolo Dolcetto d'Alba 2018 Red Wine - Italy

A single-vineyard Dolcetto from one of the region’s best areas for this variety: Montelupo Albese. Intense color, red fruit, blackberry, blueberry, rose, sweet spices, deep fruity and floral flavors which persist for long. Aromatic and mineral.... ... more

Jeff Cohn Cellars Rinaldi Vineyard Zinfandel 2017 Red Wine - California

A rich ruby/black cherry color that exhibits aromas of wild raspberry, wild strawberries, white and black pepper and underbrush (bramble). An almost over-the-top palate that is a multi-layered experience from black raspberry/ Kirsch that has an... ... more

Ledge California Soul Red 2018 Red Wine - California

The 2018 California Soul red wine was farmed for Ledge in the Adelaida District, about eight miles north of the Ledge Estate vineyard. Cofermented whole bunch Syrah and destemmed Grenache, on wild yeast and aged for 26 months in new French oak.... ... more

Porter Creek Hillside Vineyard Old Vine Pinot Noir 2017 Red Wine - California

Complex nose and moderate intensity reminds me of Roumier Chambolle Musigny. Medium body with silky, muscular tannins and an Olympic finish. ... more

Maritana Vineyards Moonshine Ranch Pinot Noir 2018 Red Wine - California

Of the three single vineyard Pinot Noir releases from 2018 the Moonshine Ranch is the most ethereal. It sports a pretty but not super-dark ruby color and layers of flavors bloom from the glass after only a few minutes of opening. This is your best... ... more