Bernard Baudry Chinon Les Granges, 2018
Winery notes: Les Granges is a fruity, agreeable wine that should be drunk young. It is an example of easy-going and round Chinon from sandy gravelly soil.
Bodega Garzon Cabernet Franc Reserva 2017, Uruguay
Winemaker notes: Of a strong purple color with violet reflections, this noble red wine has mineral aromas coming from ripe peppers, spices and fruits of the forest accompanied by a subtle chocolate note and smoked hints coming from selected barrels. …
Chateau Belles-Graves Lalande de Pomerol 2016
Wine Enthusiast 90: This smoky wine is full of black-plum-flavored fruits along with layers of firm tannins. Dominated by juicy Merlot, the wine is still young while already balanced. Drink this rich wine from 2021. — Roger Voss
Domaine Chancelle Saumur Champigny 2018
A terrific example of Loire Valley Cabernet Franc, supple and complex, with red fruit, tobacco leaf, olive and herbal notes.
Domaine de la Chanteleuserie Bourgueil 2019
Just outside of the village of Benais, in the heart of the Touraine, sits the lovely Domaine de la Chanteleuserie. This “place where the larks sing,” as the name means, is perched on a limestone plateau in an idyllic landscape. …
Gaja Ca’ Marcanda Magari 2018, Toscana
92 points James Suckling: Aromas of currants, orange peel and dried herbs, such as sage, follow through to a medium to full body with pretty fruit and a juicy, savory finish that shows walnut and fresh terracotta. Blend: 60% Cabernet …
Penfolds Bin 704 Cabernet 2018, Napa Valley
96 points Wine Enthusiast: This is the first vintage of the Australian producer’s foray into Napa Valley. It is tightly structured yet supple, bursting in bright currant and strawberry flavors. Savory components of sage, dried herb and black pepper dot …
Thacher Original Copy 2019, Adelaida District
93 points Wine Enthusiast: Toasty wood aromas wrap around the extracted blackberry and tar aromas on the nose of this blend of 42% Cabernet Franc, 24% Petit Verdot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Merlot. The palate is impressively thick and …