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Chateau Fleur Cardinale 2018 Red Wine - France

A racy style and an unprecedented freshness of fruit flavor. The tasting of the first samples confirmed what the lab analyses had already indicated: well-controlled ripeness underpinned by unparalleled acidity levels. Château Fleur Cardinale 2018 is... more

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Proprietary Red Blend 2017 Red Wine - California

Blend: 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot Lovely red with a creamy texture of ripe tannins and chocolate. Berry and orange-peel character. Medium to full body. Flavorful finish. 56% cabernet franc and 44% merlot. Drink now. Close to an even split of... more

Cesconi Moratel 2018 Red Wine - Italy

This blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Terlodego, and Lagrein is velvety and perfumed. Notes of red and black berries are complemented by generous, softtannins. Perfect with grilled red meats or ratatouille. more

Chateau Laroque (Futures Pre-Sale) 2022 Red Wine - France

Blend: 98% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc Clearly one of the new superstars in the appellation, Château Laroque is located on the cooler, eastern edge of Saint-Emilion and consists of pure, classic upper plateau limestone soils. The estate covers a... more

Cantina Roccafiore Montefalco Rosso 2020 Red Wine - Italy

When making their Montefalco Rosso, Roccafiore seeks to make a wine with freshness and drinkability in mind. Coming from a vineyard they've farmed since 2009, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are blended alongside the classic Sangiovese and Sagrantino.... more

Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove 2020 Red Wine - Italy

Deep and dark with lifted seductive aromas of red fruits and spice, powerful ripe red and black fruits wrapped in a structured but lush, elegant frame. Tremendous length and complexity. The nose starts off leathery and smoky, then turns herbaceous and... more

Valravn Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Red Wine - California

Decidedly ripe-vintage Bordeaux inspired with a balance of savory and sweet that is immediately apparent in the clove/baking spice meets cassis/dark berry aromatics. Smooth tannin structure with high tones, opulent fruit, and notes of espresso and dark... more

Revana Terroir Series Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Red Wine - California

Being drawn from the entire Napa Valley, the Terroir Series Cabernet Sauvignon is characterized by soft tannins and chocolatey notes. Balanced by Merlot and Petit Verdot grapes, this wine continually shows beautiful aromatics of brambly berries and... more

Knights Bridge KB Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Red Wine - California

The aromas of this Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon begin with fragrant sweet red raspberry, cassis, and a warm undertone of mushrooms sauteed in butter. A wonderful mix of inviting flavors, including huckleberry pie, spice cake and toasty oak, expand... more

Christopher Michael Red 2021 Red Wine - Washington

The 2021 Christopher Michael Red Wine is a blend of 60% Merlot, 25% Syrah, and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Columbia Valley AVA in Washington. The Merlot brings suppleness, the Syrah contributes berry fruit and herbaceous complexity, while the... more

Chateau Belgrave (Futures Pre-Sale) 2022 Red Wine - France

Blend: 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot Juicy, forward, bright and vibrant this has a great energy straight away, crisp and tannic, but well integrated so you get almost a bouncy palate with flint edges giving minerality and acidity... more

Gianni Brunelli Amor Costante 2020 Red Wine - Italy

The 2020 Amor Costante keeps the glass swirling as dried violets, stone dust and exotic spices accentuate an enticing blend of wild berries and red plums. This is velvety smooth with medium-bodied weight, ushering in textural waves of red and blue... more

Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco 2019 Red Wine - Italy

Sammarco is a very fresh wine with fine aromas of woodland undergrowth and a deep, intense color. It is characterized by distinct aromas of ripe fruit and has a strong concentration of powerful tannins. A blend of (organic and biodynamic) Cabernet... more

Tenuta di Valgiano Colline Lucchesi 2017 Red Wine - Italy

Aromas of red and black plums, cassis, licorice, southern herbs and lavender. Medium-bodied with refined tannins and impressive depth. Blend: 60% Sangiovese, 20% Syrah, 20% Merlot The aromas of violets, berries, tar and sandalwood give a perfumed and... more

Vineyard 29 Cru Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Red Wine - California

Big, bold and beautiful are a few words that best describe the 2020 CRU Cabernet Sauvignon. Chocolate covered espresso bean, wet tobacco leaf, dried lavender and hints of roasted meat lead way to a massive entry, concentrated mid-palate, richness and... more

Mulderbosch Faithful Hound 2017 Red Wine - South Africa

A pronounced cassis aroma characterizes the first nose, but this is followed by dried figs, dates and hints of clove. This initial wave of fruit yields to a subtle forest-floor quality that hints at a classically styled wine. The palate entry is soft... more

Jonata Fenix 2019 Red Wine - California

Blend: 51% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot The 2019 Fenix is painfully young. Then again, it was just bottled a few weeks before this tasting. It is unusually tight for a Merlot-based red. That's probably a very good... more

Chateau La Dominique (Futures Pre-Sale) 2022 Red Wine - France

Blend: 88% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon Lovely fruit here with black berry, redcurrants and tile aromas and flavors. Medium- to full-bodied, very well integrated tannins and a lightly chewy finish, showing the potential of the... more

Chateau de Francs Les Cerisiers 2016 Red Wine - France

At the tasting, the Château de Francs “Les Cerisiers� offers a beautiful ruby color. On the nose, red fruit notes emerge, complex, fine and very classic. On the palate, the attack is frank on the fruit with finely woody notes. Nice amount of... more

Three Rivers River's Red Blend 2017 Red Wine - Washington

This 2017 River’s Red is an easy drinking wine to enjoy with a variety of foods. Equal parts of Malbec and Syrah make for an aromatic blend with Merlot and Sangiovese adding structure and balance. This unique wine showcases a menagerie of aromas... more

Chappellet Mountain Cuvee Proprietor's Blend 2021 Red Wine - California

This beautifully aromatic wine leaps out of the glass with concentrated notes of red currant, boysenberry, cassis, roasted coffee and dark chocolate, along with savory undertones and notions of sweet oak. On the palate it is rich and mouthcoating, with... more

Oberon Merlot 2022 Red Wine - California

To naturally soften tannins and enhance varietal complexity, Winemaker Tony Coltrin allowed the grapes to undergo extended maceration. He then pressed the wine and transferred it to French oak barrels (45% new oak) to undergo a long malolactic... more

Forman Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Red Wine - California

Blend: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petite Verdot, 4% Merlot Forman's 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is fabulous. Rich and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2017 has gorgeous depth and a touch of exoticism that is so appealing. Ripe red... more

Chateau Barde Haut 2019 Red Wine - France

Blend: 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc The Barrel Sample for this wine is above 14% Abv. Attractive black-fruit and berry character with some chocolate and toasted-hazelnut undertones. It’s full-bodied with chewy tannins and a juicy finish. Lots of... more

Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Reserve de la Comtesse (Futures Pre-Sale) 2022 Red Wine - France

The density of fruit is serious with blackcurrants, black berries, crushed stone and coffee beans. Yet it’s not heavy and overdone. The palate is full and rich, but also agile and weightless, with tannins that are spread and pretty. Barrel Sample:... more

Chateau Palmer Historical XIXth Century Blend 2019 Red Wine - France

In the 19th century, it was a common practice of the time to “hermitage� the wines. Bordeaux châteaux would add to their wines a certain quantity of wine from the Rhône – notably from the region of Hermitage – whose syrah would strengthen the... more

Chateau Branaire-Ducru 2019 Red Wine - France

Rich, intense color. An expressive nose, a sophisticated combination of pure black and red fruits. The palate is wonderfully smooth with powerful intensity, maintaining its fineness and elegance. A beautiful acidity, propelling the wine on a long... more

Chateau Fombrauge 2016 Red Wine - France

Blend: 93% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc This is a perfumed wine, likely thanks to a dollop (7%) of Cabernet Franc. It has ripe fruit characters, pleasant richness and a firm structure. Barrel Sample: 93-95. There’s a very rich and powerful core of... more

Chateau Mouton Rothschild Le Petit Mouton 2016 Red Wine - France

Blend: 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc This is a very powerful Petit Mouton with so much rich fruit and power. Full-bodied, tannic yet polished and long. Muscular for the second wine of Mouton. Barrel Sample: 95-96 Points Petit... more

Chateau Cos d'Estournel 2019 Red Wine - France

Silky, delicate and immensely profound, the 2019 vintage embodies the quintessence of Cos d’Estournel. Multi-faceted, it delivers aromas of cinnamon and jasmine alongside fine mineral notes and a touch of spice that perfectly structures the wine... more

Chateau Margaux (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2020 Red Wine - France

The final blend is very similar to those of the most recent vintages. The Grand Vin represents 36% of the harvest. There is a perfect balance between the density and the fineness of its tannins. Several factors contributed to making this a superb wine:... more

Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron (Futures Pre-Sale) 2022 Red Wine - France

Blend: 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot I loved the Grand Vin 2022 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron, which is based on 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot that will spend 18 months in 70% new oak. It's not the most showy or exuberant 2022, yet it... more

Chateau Langoa Barton (Futures Pre-Sale) 2022 Red Wine - France

Blend: 56.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, 2.5% Cabernet Franc Deep fruit, dark spices and graphite with wide yet polished, linear tannins. Full-bodied and intense with depth and structure. Long and chalky at the end. Big wine. Barrel Sample: 96-97... more

Blackbird Vineyards Arise Napa Valley Proprietary Red 2018 Red Wine - California

Harvested, vinified, and aged with an identical commitment to quality as our principal wines, this classic Napa blend comprised of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon expresses luscious flavors that can only come from exceptional fruit. The... more

Chateau Cos d'Estournel (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2019 Red Wine - France

Silky, delicate and immensely profound, the 2019 vintage embodies the quintessence of Cos d’Estournel. Multi-faceted, it delivers aromas of cinnamon and jasmine alongside fine mineral notes and a touch of spice that perfectly structures the wine... more

Chateau La Fleur-Petrus 2017 Red Wine - France

Blend: 91% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot The 2017 Lafleur-Petrus is dazzling. Bright, lifted and precise, the 2017 captures all the best qualities of the vintage in its radiant fruit, expressive aromatics and silky tannins. A wine of pure... more

Chateau La Fleur-Petrus (Futures Pre-Sale) 2022 Red Wine - France

Château La Fleur-Pétrus is composed predominantly of Merlot, which lends silkiness and generosity to the wine. Cabernet Franc, planted on gravel and fine clay, contributes rigor and complexity, while a small percentage of Petit Verdot, planted on... more

Amuse Bouche Proprietary Red 2019 Red Wine - California

Amuse Bouche 2019 crafted in the Pomerol-style, is a blend of 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc from the winery vineyards in the east Rutherford Hills of Napa Valley. 2019 was as close to an ideal growing season as they've have had in recent years.... more