Alberto Ravazzi “Iroso” 2015, Toscana
Importer notes: “Iroso, AKA the Angry one, has an intense garnet color. It opens on spicy notes, followed by morello cherry, plum and violet aromas. The wine is full, harmonious and warm. Good structure with elegant tannins which have been …
Alberto Ravazzi “Prezioso” 2019, Toscana
99 points Luca Maroni. Named the best Italian wine of 2023. 50% Sangiovese, 50% Merlot
Altocedro La Consulta Select 2018, Uco Valley
91+ points Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: The 2018 La Consulta Select is a co-fermentation of 37% Malbec, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc, 11% Merlot, 10% Tempranillo and 5% Syrah, all aged in second and third use French oak barrels …
Baby Blue by Blue Rock Winery 2020, Alexander Valley
Delicious blend of 85% Cabernet, 5% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec and 2% Syrah.
Bedrock The Bedrock Heritage 2019, Sonoma Valley
Winery notes: Blocks 39 and 42 lengthen the backbone of the wine, provide elegance and substantial structure while the shatter-prone Blocks 27 and 29, a mere 50 yards away, are darker and opulent with an almost licorice-tinged spiciness. The tiny …
Bodega Garzon Single Vineyard Tannat 2017, Uruguay
91 points Wine Spectator: A savory, well-structured mix of dried dark fruit and spice flavors, matched to intense minerality. Peppery notes emerge on the finish, showing dried green herbal accents. Pure and lithe. Drink now through 2024.
Bodegas Ego “Goru Gold” 2018, Jumilla
92 points Wine Spectator: This dark ruby wine has a bouquet of black currant, espresso bean and aniseed. It is soft on impact, then plush tannins set into the palate with flavors of blueberry, dark plum, mocha and oregano that …
Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant 2021, Central Coast
Winery notes: The 2021 Cigare is significantly riper, denser, and richer on the palate than Cigares d’antan, but its concentration was not attained with concomitant harshness, heat, or suggestions of over-ripeness. It is seamlessly knit, drinking exceptionally well at release, with years ahead of …
Booker “Vertigo” 2017, Paso Robles
Jeb Dunnuck: Lastly, the 2017 Vertigo checks in as 63% Syrah, 30% Mourvèdre, 4% Grenache, and the balance Petite Sirah that’s still aging in 65% new French oak. One of the more voluptuous, sexy 2017s from Jenson, it boasts loads …
Borsao Garnacha 2021, Campo de Borja
91 points James Suckling: “A medium-bodied red with plum and strawberry character, as well as some cherry. Medium body, light tannins and a fruity finish.”
Brancaia “Ilatraia” Toscana 2019
97 points James Suckling: This has aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants, black olives, cedar, dark chocolate, praline, salted almonds and spearmint. Some gun metal and graphite, too. Creamy and caressing, with velvety tannins and a full body. Delicious salted-chocolate notes. So …
Brassfield Eruption Red Blend 2019, High Valley
“Eruption” is both the wine name and a warning of what to expect – because this bold, rich, blend of Malbec, Syrah, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah truly “erupts” with flavor! It’s a big wine, one that serves up super-dark, super-ripe, blackberry, …
Cantele Salice Salentino Riserva 2017
The village folk still call it Niuru Maru: Negroamaro, meaning bitter black (red). In another era, Negroamaro was grown solely to ship to the north of Italy where the colder climate made it challenging to obtain the desired color and …
Carlisle The Integral 2017, Sonoma County
94 points Wine Spectator: A light-footed bruiser, opening with boldly expressive blackberry jam aromas before revealing a structured core wrapped in compelling currant, licorice and smoky beef flavors. Syrah and Mourvèdre. Best from 2021 through 2028. 94+ points Jeb Dunnuck: …
Carlisle Two Acres 2017, Russian River Valley
93 points Jeb Dunnuck: I’ve always loved the Two Acres cuvée from Officer, and his 2017 Two Acres doesn’t disappoint, although I think it’s a small step back from the 2016. Mostly Mourvèdre from deep loam and clay soils, it …
Chateau Cantenac Brown Margaux 2018
95 points Wine Enthusiast: Ripe black fruits shine through this balanced wine, showing strongly against a backdrop of rich, generous tannins. This estate is one to watch as it achieves the form the vineyard deserves. Expect this wine to be …
Chateau de Campuget Tradition Rouge 2016, Costieres de Nimes
A fun, quaffable red. 65% Syarh, 30% Grenache, 5% Mourvedre.
Chateau les Trois Croix 2015, Fronsac
92 points James Suckling: This sits at the riper end of the spectrum with plenty of cedary oak adding interest to rich blueberry and cassis fruits. The palate has a smoothly groomed texture with plum flavors carried on firm, fine …
Chateau Phelan Segur 2018 Saint-Estephe
95 points Jeb Dunnuck: The flagship 2018 Château Phélan Ségur is a beauty based on 57% Cabernet Sauvignon and 43% Merlot. This was a great vintage for the Médoc, and the 2018 reveals a dense purple hue to go with …
Clio Red Wine 2017, Jumilla
The wine is produced by Bodegas El Nido from a blend of old, almost centenary Monastrell vines and a lesser part of Cabernet Sauvignon. As always, this Spanish red wine was crafted by the prestigious Australian winemaker Chris Ringland, from Barossa …
Clos du Marquis Saint-Julien Grand Vin 2018
96 points James Suckling: Dark fruit and blueberries with rosemary, tobacco and incense undertones on the nose. Very St.-Julien and classic in style and character. It’s full-bodied with firm, polished tannins. The palate is savory and balanced, leading to a …
Clos du Mont-Olivet Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2017
95 points Decanter: There’s no Cuvée du Papet this year as yields were too low, so all that fruit went into this wine instead. Sourced from various plots across the appellation on a mix of soils, most of the fruit …
Clos Figueres 2012, Priorat
A blend primarily of Grenache and Carignan, with dashes of Syrah, Mourvedre, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Conreria D’Scala Dei Black Slate Escaladei 2018, Priorat
Winery notes: Black Slate Escaladei, a blend of Garnatxa, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Carinyena sourced from the foothills of the Montsant mountains. It stands out among its Black Slate siblings as the most elegant of the lineup being inclined more towards …