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Meerlust Rubicon 2018 Red Wine - South Africa

Very deep, youthful colour, and intense almost purple hue. Quintessential Rubicon nose with violets, ripe plum, cedar wood, fennel, and intense spiciness. A typical liquorice note also evident on the nose. Still young and intense, the palate is full... more

Beringer Knights Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Red Wine - California

The 2020 Knights Valley Reserve is full of richness and depth, with a very present, earthy minerality. The nose and palate are full of ripe red currant, black cherry, and blackberries. The fruit is vibrant and juicy, supported by warmer spiced notes... more

Long Shadows Vintners Pirouette 2019 Red Wine - Washington

A deeply colored, layered wine with lush character, the 2019 Pirouette offers ripe, juicy plum aromas mingled with subtle notes of sweet spice and savory, dark fruit. Mouth-filling, wonderfully elegant, and powerful on the palate, with firm, refined... more

Venge Vineyards Silencieux Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Red Wine - California

Wonderfully aromatic and expressive, the 2021 vintage opens with scents of sweet cassis, anise, blackberries, roasted coffee, blue herbs and barrel vanillin. On the palate, the tannins are firm, upfront and balanced throughout, with all pockets of... more

Chateau Petit Village 2019 Red Wine - France

Blend: 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon The Barrel Sample for this wine is above 14% Abv. Plum, mushroom and bark aromas with some wet earth. It’s medium-to full- bodied with round, medium-chewy tannins that are polished and... more

Freemark Abbey Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Red Wine - California

Sourced from Bosché, Sycamore, and Red Barn Ranch, this wine displays all the classic notes of the Rutherford Ava. The aromatics conjure up notions of dark chocolate, black cherry, fresh cedar, and graphite. The palate is rich and complexly layered... more

Aperture Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Red Wine - California

Focusing first on the Cabernet fruit from their mineral-rich, volcanic soil sites nestled on the hillside slopes in the Alexander Valley. This vintage’s blend is uniquely crafted with delicate inclusions of Petit Verdot and Merlot, and a hint of... more

Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Red Wine - California

A standard-bearer for the Napa Valley. The fourteenth vintage of this Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon combines thoughtfully selected hillside and valley floor vineyards. Blend: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 2% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc... more

Grgich Hills Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Red Wine - California

This 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley opens with aromas of black currant and ripe black cherries, followed by forest floor and bay leaf undertones with a hint of vanilla. On the palate, the taste of fresh fruit, bright acidity, and youthful... more

Clos des Menuts 2018 Red Wine - France

Clos des Menuts is a round, powerful wine for laying down, with subtle tannins. Its deep color is the result of well-controlled extraction. A lovely nose of ripe grapes wrapped in an elegant woodiness with hints of toast and vanilla. These... more

Matthews Winery Claret 2021 Red Wine - Washington

The 2021 Matthews Winery Claret is comprised of several small vineyards, namely Conner Lee vineyard, as well as key sites in Horse Heaven Hills, White Bluffs, and Royal Slope AVAs. This wine truly represents the broad flavor and aromatic expressions... more

Warwick Estate Reserve 2018 Red Wine - South Africa

The palate is as rich as it is intense. Superbly concentrated blackberries and cassis show on the palate, complimented by aromas of sweet spices and savory elements. The tannins are firm, but well-structured and will allow the wine to age gracefully... more

Mayacamas Merlot 2019 Red Wine - California

The wine opens with lifted aromatics of violet and cacao supported by a lovely fruit set of plum, dried blueberry, and raspberry. Savory tones of porcini mushroom, leather, and graphite broaden the mid-palate, bringing detail and nuance to the... more

Caiarossa 2020 Red Wine - Italy

This is aromatic with dried cherries and plum skins as well as spiced chocolate, lilacs, walnut shell and nutmeg. Some wet stones, too. It’s full, structured and wide on the palate with super-fine tannins. It’s powerful but not heavy with... more

Andrew Will Winery Two Blondes Vineyard Red 2017 Red Wine - Washington

This wine shows off the gorgeous fruit qualities (currant, red cherries) that pair up seamlessly with the notes of leafy herbs, cassis, graphite, and floral tones. There is a plushness and concentration that exemplifies the great texture and endless... more

Chateau Clerc Milon (Futures Pre-Sale) 2022 Red Wine - France

A wine with considerable ageing potential made in the traditional Médoc way, Château Clerc Milon is the result of a particularly successful marriage between gravel and clay-limestone terroirs and Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Powerful,... more

Robert Mondavi The Estates Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Red Wine - California

The 2019 The Estates Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of blackberry, blueberry, plum, chocolate, nutmeg, and subtle oak with flavors of black plum, blackberry, blueberry, and fine, well-integrated tannins. Juicy with good acidity and a... more

Rodney Strong Symmetry Meritage 2017 Red Wine - California

The 2017 Symmetry has luxurious aromas of red fruit, plum, vanilla, dusty oak, and dried fruit which unfold on the palate with silky layers of dark fruits, baking spices and a supple, rich mouthfeel. This wine is harmonious and elegant with refined... more

Paul Hobbs Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Red Wine - California

Laced through with beautiful dark blue shades, the 2021 from Napa's coolest Cabernet-growing region opens with soaring, complex aromatics: brambly blackberry, swirling with red currant, layers over fresh sage and thyme leaves, while dark cacao is... more

Chateau Lynch-Bages (Futures Pre-Sale) 2023 Red Wine - France

Château Lynch-Bages 2023 has a dense, deep color. Aromas of cedar and black fruit give it a racy character. Its balance and silky tannic structure are remarkably harmonious. The velvety finish reveals great aromatic purity. An undeniable elegance... more

Chateau Leoville Poyferre (Futures Pre-Sale) 2023 Red Wine - France

Blend: 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot The 2023 Léoville-Poyferré is positively stellar. Medium in body, vibrant and beautifully persistent, the 2023 is all class. It also signals a shift away from the richer... more

Andrew Will Winery Champoux Red Blend 2019 Red Wine - Washington

Blend: 54% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petite Verdot The 2019 Champoux Vineyard checks in as a mix of 54% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Petite Verdot, aged 23 months in 30% new French oak. Its... more

Terra Valentine Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Red Wine - California

The 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon leads with the bright, classic dark red fruits that this wine is known for. Black cherry, boysenberry, and red currant aromas mingled with cocoa, cedar and warm baking spices with caramel from the French oak... more

Arietta Hudson Vineyards Merlot 2021 Red Wine - California

The dry and warm 2021 growing season led to a small Merlot crop of tremendous quality with intense flavor concentration. The wine has a dark blue-purple hue and a corresponding aroma profile of baked blueberries, fresh cut thyme, subtle baking... more

Chateau Pontet-Canet (Futures Pre-Sale) 2023 Red Wine - France

Blend: 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot With the 2023 vintage, this estate has crafted a wine of unprecedented aromatic intensity and precision that marks a significant evolution. Revealing an elegant, fresh... more

Chateau Fleur Cardinale (Futures Pre-Sale) 2023 Red Wine - France

A wine with a deep, concentrated color. The bouquet is equally delightful, with its intense range of aromas dominated by ripe fruit with floral and spicy overtones. This wine is charmingly balanced and generous on the palate with perfectly smooth... more

Chateau Lagrange (Futures Pre-Sale) 2023 Red Wine - France

Blackcurrant and black cherry notes with spicy and smoky nuances. Over the years, it also develops notes of cedar, licorice and even tobacco, typical of the great wines of Saint-Julien. Blend: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot Another great vintage... more

Tenuta di Trinoro Le Cupole 2021 Red Wine - Italy

This wine hits the palate with exuberance, full of fleshy, bright fruit, extracted tannins, and rich color. The blend of the four grape varieties Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot, changes every year with the respect to... more

Chateau Brane-Cantenac 2020 Red Wine - France

Beautiful garnet color, deep and shiny. The nose is intense, complex and fine, exhaling aromas of flowers, black fruits and hints of spices giving an impression of freshness. On the palate the wine is harmonious and long. It is full-bodied and... more

Waterstone Merlot 2018 Red Wine - California

This Merlot delivers multi-layered aromas and flavors of ripe black cherries, fresh-baked brioche, vanilla bean and dark chocolate. A medium-bodied wine with plush tannins and a long finish of fresh blackberries. Blend: 87% Merlot, 7% Cabernet... more

Chateau d'Armailhac 2018 Red Wine - France

Blend: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot Complex aromas of blackcurrant, black olive, clove, oyster shell, pencil lead and tobacco. It’s full-bodied with firm, tightly knit tannins. Concentrated and focused... more

Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvee 2021 Red Wine - California

A Bordeaux-obsessed blend featuring layer upon layer of ripe fruit - think boysenberry, cranberry and pomegranate - followed by a hint of toasty oak. Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvée is a medium-bodied, red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot... more

Mulderbosch Faithful Hound 2017 Red Wine - South Africa

A pronounced cassis aroma characterizes the first nose, but this is followed by dried figs, dates and hints of clove. This initial wave of fruit yields to a subtle forest-floor quality that hints at a classically styled wine. The palate entry is... more

Chateau L'Evangile Blason de L'Evangile 2019 Red Wine - France

Deep color with glints of garnet. The nose presents toasted notes and cocoa, suggesting nuances of roasting. On the palate, the flavors are intense with notes of black fruit (blackberries) underscored by a lightly camphorated, resinous freshness.... more

Knights Bridge KB Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Red Wine - California

The aromas of this Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon begin with fragrant sweet red raspberry, cassis, and a warm undertone of mushrooms sauteed in butter. A wonderful mix of inviting flavors, including huckleberry pie, spice cake and toasty oak,... more

L'Ecole 41 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Apogee 2019 Red Wine - Washington

This single-vineyard Bordeaux blend presents intense aromas of both black and red currants, classic peonies, and earth with subtle hints of graphite and mint. Flavors of mocha, nutmeg, and thyme are featured prominently on the elegantly structured... more

Arnot-Roberts California Red Wine 2021 Red Wine - California

In 2021 Arnot-Roberts decided to make a wine inspired by old-school California Cabernet-based blends. They were fortunate to secure old vine Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from the historic Massa Vineyard, perched 1300' above the Carmel Valley, the... more

Cadence Cara Maria Vineyard Bel Canto 2020 Red Wine - Washington

Deeply floral notes with herbs and huckleberries in an opulent nose. On the palate, blueberries, dried herbs and an underlying savory iron component that provides energy and backbone to the wine. The tannins are velvet, persistent, and already... more