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Chateau Loudenne Rouge 2016 Red Wine - France

Beautiful deep cherry red color. A nose of dark fruits (ripe blackcurrant and black cherry griotte) and spices with a touch of licorice and vanilla. The palate shows a very convincing start, broad and immediately textural, with a nice weight through... more

Substance Vineyard Collection Klein Bx Blend 2018 Red Wine - Washington

Concentrated and layered like a rose bud, revealing itself one petal at a time. This wine oozes with flavor and personality. I leave you to discover its majesty and mystery yourself. The best Bx ever! Blend: 41% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23%... more

Provenance Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Red Wine - California

This elegant, voluptuous wine demonstrates the distinctiveness of Napa Valley with dark cherry and blackberry fruit flavors complemented by nuances of cocoa and mocha. Blend: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 0.5% Merlot, 0.5%... more

Cullen Cabernet Merlot 2019 Red Wine - Australia

Beautifully ripe bouquet with currants, plums and minerals. Lovely fruit concentration with fine tannins. Ripe plums, cassis and dark chocolate showing throughout the finish Dense and concentrated, displaying polished notes of cassis, kirsch, green... more

Domaines Barons de Rothschild Legende Saint Emilion 2018 Red Wine - France

Deep crimson-purple color. Elegant, refined nose, mingling toasted and vanilla notes with aromas of blackberries and liquorice. Full-bodied, rich and smooth on the palate, with a silky tannic structure and a long aftertaste of red fruit and graphite.... more

Monticello Estate Merlot 2018 Red Wine - California

Bright red berry aromas, cherry and raspberry, dried floral tones intertwined withhints of mocha, vanilla and cola. On the palate, I find the wine both relaxed and invigorating. There is a wonderful round midpalate that is well-balanced on a beam of... more

Wolffer Fatalis Fatum 2019 Red Wine - U.s.

White Horse wines embody the strong heritage and high quality of Wölffer Estate. Lush and intense with wonderful dark fruit notes, licorice, coffee, and dark chocolate. The 2019 Fatalis Fatum is mostly a 62/26 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc with... more

Cliff Lede Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon (375Ml half-bottle) 2019 Red Wine - California

The essence of the proud Stags Leap District terroir in a glass, the 2019 vintage produced a delicious wine of purity, warmth, and grace. Built on a foundation of lush cassis, blackberry, and dark cherry aromas, this long and full-bodied wine is... more

Markham Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Red Wine - California

With this bottling, the jammy character of Yountville Ranch Cabernet takes center stage, rounded out by Rockerbox Vineyard’s black currant tones and the beautiful aromatics of Hopper House fruit. Look for aromas of sweet hay, cherry, graphite and... more

Amici Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Red Wine - California

The 2021 Amici Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is a powerful, rich, and beautifully balanced wine. Dense aromas of dark cherry and plum are accented by hints of cocoa and creme de cassis. The full-bodied palate presents notes of ripe blackberry, dark... more

Grgich Hills Estate Merlot 2019 Red Wine - California

This exquisite, sophisticated Merlot begins with aromas of dark cherry, raspberry and sweet ripe tomato supported by floral undertones of lilies, violets and fallen leaves. The tannins have an elegant density with a softness that is supported by fresh... more

L'Ecole 41 Walla Walla Valley Estate Merlot 2020 Red Wine - Washington

This expressive Merlot reveals opulent aromatics of dark cherry and blackberry, fresh Mission figs, savory cedar, and coffee bean, completed with rose and a touch of sage. Its ripe rich texture is laced with delicate graphite notes, along with dark... more

Cote Bonneville Carriage House Red Blend 2013 Red Wine - Washington

The 2013 vintage is a classy expression of the alluvial terrace on which it was grown. Cherry, berry, and red currant fruits combine with coriander, cardamom, and bergamot for an exciting array of flavors. Coffee and toasty oak are supported by good... more

De Lille D2 Estate Red 2020 Red Wine - Washington

Showcasing a classic layering of red and dark fruits, our 2020 D2 is built upon a softer, approachable structure and style that allow for this wine to be so reliable to be enjoyed in its youth. Whiffs of dried cranberry, black cherry, vanilla bean, and... more

Ramey Claret 2019 Red Wine - California

One of the few remaining Clarets in California, this Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend is a time capsule of a great old style of wine. Aromatically the wine has notes of sweet, chocolate cherry cake with dried mint and fine loose tobacco. On the palate,... more

Silverado Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Red Wine - California

Upon opening, concentrated aromas of blackberry and dark plum fill the nose. The palate is full-bodied with flavors of dark cherry, boysenberry, and a hint of tobacco. Well-balanced and structured with lingering notes of toasted on the long finish.... more

De Lille D2 Estate Red 2021 Red Wine - Washington

The 2021 D2 shows the promise of the vintage, with deep concentration and outstanding quality. Initial aromas of blackberry, cassis and green peppercorn lead to a palate bursting with beautiful richness and texture. The high-quality, fine-grained... more

Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso 2021 Red Wine - Italy

Bolgheri Rosso is a refined, irresistible blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah, serving as an introduction to the estate. Intense fresh fruity notes on the nose and a slimmer texture, with firm yet very gentle tannins and an... more

Chateau Larrivet Haut-Brion 2018 Red Wine - France

The color is dark amaranth red, deep and dense. The nose is powerful and intense. It opens with enveloping roasted and caramel notes. It's very pure and racy. On the palate, the attack is full and melting. The wine is remarkably silky, with a typical... more

Matthews Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Red Wine - Washington

The 2021 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is deep ruby in the glass with purple hues. The rich bouquet of spiced black plum and cocoa nib are balanced with aromas of fresh earth and crushed flint. Intense and opulent flavors of ripe blackberry,... more

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

With an impeccable balance between fruit, complexity and aromatic length, this wine is characterized by a sophisticated minerality, consistent from year to year, with soft and supple tannins and a velvety texture. It is made from the estate's oldest... more

Meeker Four Kings 2015 Red Wine - California

This Bordeaux-inspired blend combines four royal grapes— Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec— to create a muscular, fruity, and memorable wine. It’s got big tannins balanced with a fruit-forward nose. This wine is an elegant... more

Chateau Fonplegade 2020 Red Wine - France

Beautiful aromatics, vibrant, full of clarity and bright fruit delivery. Plum, blueberry, bursting with juicy life. Keeps delivering on the palate also, sprightly and vibrant, and soaked in limestone, wet stone personality. Has good depth of flavour,... more

Salentein Numina Gran Corte 2020 Red Wine - Argentina

Deep, dark red in color with intense violet glints. Complex nose, notable dark berries, and raspberries, with notes of blackcurrant and spices. Quite evident acidity in the mouth, elegant, full-bodied, good tannic structure. Long, persistent finish.... more

Clos de l'Oratoire (Futures Pre-Sale) 2022 Red Wine - France

Blend: 20% Cabernet Franc, 80% Merlot A gorgeous vivid red with lead pencil and black berry aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with plenty of fine tannins. Black olives and dark fruit. Tight and structured. Muscular and formed, but not overbearing. 80%... more

Tzora Shoresh Red (OK Kosher) 2022 Red Wine - Israel

The grapes are sourced from small blocks of rocky soil from the estate grown Shoresh Vineyard. On this shallow and poor soil the vines strive for nutrition, which results in concentrated grapes with an array of flavors. This is a rich blend of Syrah,... more

Chateau de Sales 2020 Red Wine - France

Chateau de Sales, the first wine of the estate, embodies the complexity and refinement of its terroir. A wine to be aged, it is made from rigorously selected grapes with a majority of Merlot. Blend: 79 % Merlot, 14 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 7 % Cabernet... more

Chateau Gloria 2020 Red Wine - France

A very deep, dark garnet red color. The nose reveals intense notes of cooked fruits, cherry, blackcurrants and wild strawberries with smoked notes. The palate opens softly and gently, with elegant and harmonious tannins. It has a delicate and fresh... more

Chateau Marquis d'Alesme 2020 Red Wine - France

Chewy and very tannic with a solid depth of dark fruit, showing blackberry and currant character. Full and powerful. Real structure here. Barrel Sample: 94-95 The 2020 Chateau Marquis D'Alesme Becker showed well, and this tiny Margaux estate continues... more

Chateau Faugeres 2020 Red Wine - France

Lots of mulled cherries, blueberries, iron, and bouquet garni emerge from the 2020 Château Faugeres, a rich, focused, yet fruit-loaded barrel sample that has a good sense of purity and elegance. I was able to taste two bottles, both showing medium to... more

Waterstone Merlot 2018 Red Wine - California

This Merlot delivers multi-layered aromas and flavors of ripe black cherries, fresh-baked brioche, vanilla bean and dark chocolate. A medium-bodied wine with plush tannins and a long finish of fresh blackberries. Blend: 87% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc,... more

Tenuta Sette Cieli Noi 4 2015 Red Wine - Italy

Noi4 (noy-kwah-tro) translates to “the four of us.� It represents the four members of the Ratti family, and is used at the entrance of their property. Noi4 was also the fourth wine added to Tenuta Sette Cieli’s portfolio and there was a team of... more

Caiarossa 2020 Red Wine - Italy

This is aromatic with dried cherries and plum skins as well as spiced chocolate, lilacs, walnut shell and nutmeg. Some wet stones, too. It’s full, structured and wide on the palate with super-fine tannins. It’s powerful but not heavy with freshness... more

Chateau Fonbadet 2018 Red Wine - France

Beautiful dark red presentation with brilliant purple reflections. On the nose Fonbadet 2018 expresses intense aromas of cassis, black cherries interwoven with more floral notes such as violet but also finely roasted of toast and spices. The palate is... more

Chateau L'Evangile Blason de L'Evangile 2019 Red Wine - France

Deep color with glints of garnet. The nose presents toasted notes and cocoa, suggesting nuances of roasting. On the palate, the flavors are intense with notes of black fruit (blackberries) underscored by a lightly camphorated, resinous freshness. The... more

Arietta Quartet 2020 Red Wine - California

The 2020 vintage produced wines that are bright and pure, with notes of raspberry, vanilla bean, and a surprising mix of pit fruits—apricot, plum, even white peach—wrapped in an envelope of cocoa powder and girded by a strong framework of tannin.... more

Merryvale Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Red Wine - California

Fresh and vibrant with great mouthfeel and a long finish, this wine is very approachable in its youth. Drinking well now, it exhibits classic Napa Cabernet characteristics with surprising depth. This wine sets the standard for high quality Napa... more

L'Ecole 41 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Apogee 2019 Red Wine - Washington

This single-vineyard Bordeaux blend presents intense aromas of both black and red currants, classic peonies, and earth with subtle hints of graphite and mint. Flavors of mocha, nutmeg, and thyme are featured prominently on the elegantly structured... more