Le Clos du Caillou Cotes du Rhone 2016
Winery notes: Aromas of garrigue (wild thyme, lavender and rosemary). Flavors of raspberry and black cherry. 85% Grenachhe, 8% Syrah, 5% Carignan, 2% Mourvedre. The estate has been practicing biodynamic viticulture since 2003, and was certified organic in 2010. Caillou’s …
Los Vascos Cromas Carmenere Gran Reserva 2019, Colchagua Valley
93 points James Suckling: Dark berries with sweet-tobacco and flower-stem undertones. Full-bodied with a tight, juicy and rather tannic palate. Flavorful finish. Just a hint of chocolate and cedar at the end. A more muscular style of carmenere. Better in …
Mas Donis Old Vines Red 2017, Montsant
91 points Wine Spectator: “The 2017 Mas Donis Old Vines is a blend of 50% Garnacha, 30% Cariñena and 20% Syrah fermented separately in stainless steel, and the Syrah and Cariñena matured in barrique until the components were blended before …
Mollydooker Two Left Feet 2019, South Australia
Winery notes: This seamless blend of Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet has created an enticing wine that exceeds all expectations. Ripe fruits of dark cherry, blackberry, plum and raspberry are complimented by the secondary notes of vanilla and mixed spices. The silky, …
Montes Purple Angel 2018, Colchagua Valley
98 points James Suckling: Blackberry, blueberry, sage and five spice on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied with fine tannins. Balanced and creamy with a fresh, juicy character palate. Silky texture with great structure. Savory finish with length. Peppery and spicy aftertaste. …
My Favorite Neighbor Harvey & Harriet Red 2020, Paso Robles
93 points James Suckling: Nice herbs, olives with a hint of savory anchovies, blackcurrants and tobacco to the nose. Juicy and bright with fine, present tannins on a medium- to full-bodied palate. Nicely flattering and fruit-forward, too. 91 points Wine …
Nick Goldschmidt Fidelity Red 2017, Alexander Valley
Winery notes: Color is a purple hue with a red middle. Aromas of fresh blueberries and red cherries. The touch of French vanilla oak rounds out a very enticing and complex nose. The palate is again fruit driven. Bright and …
Niner Fog Catcher 2017, Paso Robles
Winery notes: Named for the cool, grey banks of fog that drift over our vineyard in the morning, Fog Catcher represents the pinnacle of our estate winemaking philosophy. We take great care in farming our land, and only the best …
Orin Swift Abstract 2021, California
92 points Decanter: Black cherry and kirsch, with pronounced oak, vanilla and chocolate notes. Broad and mouthfilling, with a deep concentration of blueberry fruit, black currant, vanilla and mocha. Grippy, angular tannins resolve with good acidity and a lengthy finish …
Peter Michael Les Pavots 2018, Knights Valley
97 points James Suckling: Love the sweet berries, black olives, tile and fresh herbs on the nose with floral undertones. Oyster shell, too. Full-bodied with round, creamy tannins that are beautifully polished and refined. Very long finish. All about finesse …
Primus The Blend 2015, Colchagua Valley
94 points James Suckling: A generous and rich red with round and chewy tannins. So much lovely ripe fruit with currant and hints of walnut character. Full and beautiful. Gorgeous wine. 40% cabernet, 25% merlot, 24% carmenere, 8% petit verdot …
Quinta do Vale Meao Meandro 2017, Douro
92 points Wine Advocate: The 2017 Meandro do Vale Meão is a blend of 33% Touriga Franca, 45% Touriga Nacional, 15% Tinta Roriz, with Tinta Barroca and Alicante Bouschet for the rest, all aged for 14 months in used French …
San Michele Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2012
90 points Wine Spectator: This offers a pleasing mix of savory and sweet in a balanced, medium-bodied frame. Light tannins firm plumped cherry and date notes while hints of dried sage, spice and smoke linger on the fresh finish. Drink …
San Simeon Stormwatch 2015, Paso Robles
Complex aromas and flavors of dried plum, ripe raspberry, strawberry confit, black licorice, spearmint, and new leather with a velvety, vibrant, fruity medium-full body and a smooth, delightful, medium-length finish with notes of chocolate genache with well-integrated, firm tannins …
Sans Liege The Offering 2015, Santa Barbara
Winemaker Notes: “The study is dense with the scents of kirsch, oolong tea and cinnamon bark. Beside you sits a plate of fennel and anise spiced sausage along with the crumbs of your biscuit that was smeared with strawberry preserves. …
Sella & Mosca Cannonau Di Sardegna Riserva 2019
93 points James Suckling: This is really delicious with berries, cherries, crushed stones, slate and dried rosemary. Subtle and flavorful at the same time. Medium tannins that are polished and pretty. Spices at the end. Grenache, as you may know …
Smokescreen “The Chemist” 2017, Paso Robles
Winery notes: Our new 2017 Chemist is a unique blend of GSM, Petite Sirah & Tempranillo. The wine is still a baby but still gives a voluptuous, full-bodied, gorgeously polished mouth feel, with ultra-fine tannin. It has beautiful Grenache fruit, …
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas 2018, Paso Robles Adelaida District
95 points Vinous: Bright magenta. Powerful black and blue fruit, pungent floral and spice qualities on the deeply perfumed nose. Juicy and energetic on the palate, offering bitter cherry, blueberry and spice flavors that pick up a smoky overtone with …
Terre des Dames La Diva Rouge 2016, Languedoc
Proprietress Lidewij Van Wilgen, originally from Amsterdam, discovered this forgotten plot of vines 18 years ago and has revitalized, yet cherished, this property. The original 200 year-old stone walls surround very old vines of up to 100 years old. Her “La …
The Prisoner Red Wine 2021, Napa Valley
Winery notes: The Prisoner was inspired by the “mixed blacks” first made by the Italian immigrants who originally settled in Napa Valley. The Prisoner is now the most recognized Napa Valley red blend, leading the resurgence of interesting blends by …
Treana Red 2017, Paso Robles
Winery notes: Treana Red is a quintessential Paso Robles red, blended from Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, perfect varietals for the unique climate of Paso Robles. This beautifully deep burgundy colored wine displays aromas of cassis that lead into flavors of …
Vietti Barbera d’Asti Tre Vigne 2020
Winery notes: Ruby color with ripe red cherry aromas and vanilla. With hints of violets the on the palate it shows bright acidity, soft tannins with good integration of oak, good complexity and a lingering cherry finish. Pairs well with …
Vignalta Gemola 2013, Colli Euganei
70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc. Pencil shavings on the nose, with toast, grilled herbs, olive tapenade, black cherry, black pepper. On the palate, very nice structure, and nice ripeness to the fruit, black and red fruit showing well, again with …