Villa Creek Avenger 2017, Paso Robles
96 points Vinous: Inky ruby. An assertively perfumed bouquet evokes ripe, mineral-accented black and blue fruits, candied violet, pipe tobacco and incense, and allspice and licorice notes emerge as the wine opens up. Powerful, spice-laced blackberry, cherry liqueur and fruitcake …
Villa Creek Cherry House Red 2018, Paso Robles
This blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Carignan and 10% Mourvedre is juicy and tasty, offering cherry and blueberry notes along with a suggestion of stony minerality.
Villa Le Prata Brunello di Montalcino 2012
91 points Wine Advocate: “The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino offers a classic interpretation of Sangiovese. The wine displays a dark crimson color with subtle ruby highlights. Dried berry, tobacco, pressed flower and pencil shavings are some of the principal components …
Vina Almaviva 2018, Puente Alto, Chile
98 points James Suckling: This is such a beautifully nuanced red with tobacco, dried herbs, wet earth and currants. Some leather and rose petals, too. Full-bodied and chewy, yet refined with great polish. It’s rich and intense at the same …
Westwood Legend Proprietary Red 2017, Sonoma Valley
96 points Tasting Panel: Winemakers Philippe Melka and Maayan Koschitzky were the hands and minds behind the latest vintage of this wine, which is more than deserving of its name. It’s a California red with a French accent, blending 46% …
