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Anne Sophie Dubois Fleurie L'Alchimiste 2022 Red Wine - France

From southwest facing vineyards in Fleurie Aoc. Soils are highly granitic. Dark berried fruits, tempered by mineral and black tea nuances. Seamless and very elegant. I like the violet and cassis notes here mingling with mulberries and purple plums.... more

Domaine Jessiaume Santenay Les Gravieres Numerus Clausus Premier Cru 2022 Red Wine - France

William Waterkeyn at Jessiaume has set aside five barrels of Gravières from his oldest vines (80-years-old) to produce this super-cuvée. The winemaking is the same, except there is slightly more new wood (two barrels out of five). The fruit is... more

Chateau Bellevue 2020 Red Wine - France

I loved the 2020 Château Bellevue, and this might be the finest vintage I’ve tasted from this address. Lots of cassis and blue fruits as well as toasted spice, chocolate, and chalky minerality emerge from the glass, and it’s medium to... more

Chateau Paveil de Luze 2018 Red Wine - France

The dress is dark garnet with a pretty purple nose. Aromas of very ripe red fruit. Fresh mouth, small vegetal notes. The wine is very elegant and marked by a cabernet-sauvignon class, the whole is refined and of great length. A very big... more

Steven Kent Livermore Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Red Wine - California

This Cabernet Sauvignon features the signature herbal, cassis, and spice aromas typical of the Cab-based wines we make from our home appellation. The fruit characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon grown in the Livermore Valley are very specific to this... more

Tenuta di Valgiano Colline Lucchesi 2015 Red Wine - Italy

Aromas of red and black plums, cassis, licorice, southern herbs, lavender. Medium-bodied, refined tannins; impressive depth. more

Wakefield Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Red Wine - Australia

Rich expressive flavors of cassis, mulberry and a hint of eucalypt. French oak maturation adds touches of dark chocolate, cedar and spice. Delivers aromas of smoke and tobacco that mingle with fresh herbs, cedar and juicy, bright red fruit,... more

Sutro Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Red Wine - California

Deep and bright red, this is an elegant mouthwatering, fruit forward wine. With grit and power it shows well the volcanic origins of the Meagre Soil on which it grows. Baked plum and cassis and black pepper. Mineral backing of wet slate. High acid... more

Chateau Canon Croix Canon 2016 Red Wine - France

Silky and easy in feel, with alluring cassis and plum reduction flavors carried by elegant structure, ending with notes of cocoa and violet. Drink now through 2028. 3,333 cases made. more

Dona Paula Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Red Wine - Argentina

Intense ruby red color. Aromas of black fruits, cassis, spices, graphite and red pepper. In the mouth, it is concentrated, with ample and ripe tannins. Long and persistent finish. Pair with Duck empanadas with Malbec-flavored figs. A different... more

Domaine Michel Gros Chambolle-Musigny 2020 Red Wine - France

A slightly toasty nose combines notes of cassis and poached plum with those of violet, spice and a whiff of warm earth. The finer medium-bodied flavors possess a seductive texture on the palate coating finish that displays fine depth and... more

The Vineyard House Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Red Wine - California

The 2018 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon possesses a broad, expansive approach marked by tobacco leaf, crème de cassis, shaved chocolate and loamy soil. Offering full-bodied richness, the wine is at once hedonistic and elegant, leading to a structured,... more

Nickel & Nickel Dogleg Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Red Wine - California

Named for the vineyard’s distinct shape, which resembles a dogleg left golf hole, this eastern St. Helena site is planted along the historic Silverado Trail. Dogleg Vineyard is treasured among winemakers for its mosaic of alluvial soils, ample... more

Chateau Senejac 2021 Red Wine - France

The wines of Sénéjac are characterized by a deep color almost black in their young years. The very expressive nose exhales scents of black fruits and spices. In mouth, Sénéjac presents a lot of fullness and intensity while remaining suave and... more

Chateau Clerc Milon Pastourelle de Clerc Milon 2021 Red Wine - France

Second wine of Chateau Clerc-Milon The 2021 Pastourelle (54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 2% Carmenère, and 1% Petit Verdot) offers a supple, forward, yet rock-solid style carrying plenty of cassis and some darker classic Cabernet fruit as well... more

Frog's Leap Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon (375Ml half-bottle) 2019 Red Wine - California

A wine with all the hallmarks of the legendary Cabernets of Rutherford: deep, cassis-currant aromas, the classic notes of Rutherford Dust, earthen flavors of cedar and black olive and a velvety, plush mouthfeel. The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate... more

Chateau Latour 2005 Red Wine - France

Ex-Chateau Release The 2005 vintage demonstrates the superiority of the Cabernet Sauvignon which alone brings body, power, fruit, and structure. A wine of great complexity, we note at this stage the dominance of very ripe fruit and can fully... more

Newton Single Vineyard Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Red Wine - California

Much like its 2015 predecessor, the 2016 Yountville Cabernet boasts lush, velvety tannins and a full-bodied, round mouthfeel. However, it distinguishes itself with a nose that is notably earthy and ample—driven by dark fruit and mocha notes. Super... more

Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage 1994 Red Wine - France

Generally 100% destemmed, as the Hermitage is meant to be about the expression of the individual vineyards and soils and Jean-Louis believes that stems have a tendency to level out the differences. Fermentation in wood tonneaux and stainless steel... more

Merryvale Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Red Wine - California

Fresh and vibrant with great mouthfeel and a long finish, this wine is very approachable in its youth. Drinking well now, it exhibits classic Napa Cabernet characteristics with surprising depth. This wine sets the standard for high quality Napa... more

Lecheneaut Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Pruliers Premier Cru 2018 Red Wine - France

Les Pruliers display a strong color. Young, it imposes its personality. Fresh red fruit aromas mingle with fine plant fragrances evoking wild prunes as well as notes of licorice and spiced roses. Mature, depth and roundness mask a strict final... more

Petit Sauvage Rouge 2022 Red Wine - France

Petit Sauvage shows blackcurrant and cassis on the nose with notes of roasted pine. The palate displays fig jam and earthy notes with a touch of rosemary and thyme toward the end. Perfect to be paired with tomato based dishes or grilled poultry.... more

Di Majo Norante Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Red Wine - Italy

Deep ruby-red in color, aromas of baked plums and black fruits complement undertones of cassis, tobacco leaf, leather, and sweet spice. On the palate, rich tannins and good acidity make for a mouthwatering wine with good aging potential. Pair this... more

Far Mountain Fission Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Red Wine - California

From the first tastings, the character of the vineyard appeared: a beautiful and intense ripeness of black fruits, with a seamless, soft, and silky flow through the mid-palate. There is not just fruit, but obvious earthy and mineral characteristics.... more

Viberti San Pietro Barolo Riserva 2015 Red Wine - Italy

Garnet red with aromas of spices, mineral aromas, game, ripe fruit, hints of officinal herbs. Pair with game, cheeses, cured meats, dark chocolate and orange peel. Drawing its fruit from the village of Barolo, the 2015 Barolo Riserva San Pietro... more

Domaine Tawse Beaune Clos du Roi Premier Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

Beautifully aromatic, with a cornucopia of red, black, and blue fruits. Touches of kirsch and cassis accentuate the wine's well-structured profile, while the medium-to-full body creates a harmonious, pleasurable experience for the palate. Their own... more

Chateau Margaux 2006 Red Wine - France

The 1995 vintage of this wine was ranked #2 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 1998 This wine has an extraordinary aromatic finesse, a tannic richness and a particularly dense and tight-knit texture. The finish is very long, fresh and lively, a... more

Chateau Leoville Poyferre (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2021 Red Wine - France

The 2021 Léoville-Poyferré has developed into a fabulous wine. Surprisingly rich, the 2021 possesses notable depth. Kirsch, blood orange and wildflowers open first, lending a decidedly exotic, perfumed quality. On the palate, the 2021 is fleshy... more

Catena Appellation Agrelo Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Red Wine - Argentina

Agrelo presents purple color with ruby red reflections. The nose shows intense aromas of ripe red fruit flavors interwoven with spices notes like black pepper, thyme, curry, with layers of cedar. The mouthfeel is rich with layers of cassis flavors... more

Chateau Du Caillau Cahors 2022 Red Wine - France

Deep intense ruby color. Ripe fruit on the nose. Round and mellow in the mouth, this wine seduces with its fruit and well-matured tannins that bring persistence and finesse. Beautiful finish that is both harmonious and ample. This wine is perfect... more

Guigal Saint-Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice Rouge 2021 Red Wine - France

A deep red in color, the nose is presented with complex aromas that are dominated by black fruit and delicate oak sensations. Overall, the nose is pure and intense. The palate transitions with a powerful attack of round and elegant tannins. If you... more

Jaffurs Thompson Vineyard Petite Sirah 2021 Red Wine - California

Petite Sirah remains an uncommon variety in Santa Barbara County, but this vineyard's fruit constantly makes us question why. This Jaffurs spin on the grape begins with dark cacao bean and charcoal aromas that are wrapped in lush cassis and... more

A & E Verset Signature Cornas 2020 Red Wine - France

Made entirely from lieu-dit La Geynale this year. Clean, fresh and pure, with dark chocolate and cassis. Has the great searing crystalline power of the site, with a salty acidity. Full of life and energy, with fine but gently serrated tannins. Not... more

Domaine Tawse Beaune Clos du Roi Premier Cru 2021 Red Wine - France

Beautifully aromatic, with a cornucopia of red, black, and blue fruits. Touches of kirsch and cassis accentuate the wine's well-structured profile, while the medium-to-full body creates a harmonious, pleasurable experience for the palate. more

Relic Wine Cellars Artefact Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Red Wine - California

Artefact was born out of the winery's intention to create a Napa Cabernet with depth and a unique voice. To this end, they have sought out Cabernet sources that are not typical, as the pioneering farmers of Napa once did, looking for unique terroirs... more

Maybach Family Vineyards Irmgard Pinot Noir 2021 Red Wine - California

This Pinot Noir has leagues of depth and aromatic notes of forest floor, cassis, and cinnamon. On the palate, notes of plum, cranberry compote, rosemary, oolong tea and a zesty acidity draw out into a clean perfumed finish more

Robert Foley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Red Wine - California

The Napa Valley Cabernet combines the characteristics of the AVAs where we farm Cabernet Sauvignon. Weathered high-elevation mountain vineyards provide intensity of color, higher acidity levels, and spiciness from the surrounding forests. Beautiful... more

Heitz Cellar Linda Falls Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Red Wine - California

The 2016 vintage showcases aromas of deep blue and black fruit, pine, sage, and forest floor, all supported by a firm yet soft tannin structure that lingers on the palate. Super fresh in feel, despite some obvious density and weight, this sports... more