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Chateau Nenin 2019 Red Wine - France

Blend: 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc The Barrel Sample for this wine is above 14% Abv. The 2019 Château Nenin is truly fantastic, and my money is on it being the finest vintage to date for this estate. Based on 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc... more

Clos Lunelles 2020 Red Wine - France

Wonderful aromas of crushed blackberries and raspberries with orange peel and some chalk. Medium-bodied with fantastic tannins that are polished and chewy. Savory and salty with a powdery texture. One of the best I have had. 80% merlot, 10% cabernet... more

Chateau Quintus 2019 Red Wine - France

The success of a vintage depends on its holistic nature. While it’s not uncommon to achieve sublime merlots, which is the case for the 2019 vintage, the cabernet franc also hit a high note. In 2019, our magnificent cabernet franc is on par with the... more

Chateau Haut-Brisson 2018 Red Wine - France

Aromas of blueberry and chocolate with some walnut and blackberry, following through to a medium-bodied palate with a solid core of fruit, creamy tannins and a flavorful finish. Nice cedar and sandalwood undertones. Refined and polished. Try after... more

Desparada Sackcloth and Ashes Red Blend 2021 Red Wine - California

Notes of black charcoal, white peppercorn, African violets, and old fashioned soaked Luxardo. Blend: 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Petit Verdot, 19% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot The 2021 Sackcloth & Ashes is a blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Petit... more

Sparkman Holler Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Red Wine - Washington

The 2021 Holler attacks with a uniquely complex nose of black cherry, forest floor, toasted oak, vanilla and mineral. This all leads to a richly textured palate loaded with blueberries, black currants, earthy goodness, dark chocolate and sweet herbs,... more

Chateau du Tertre 2020 Red Wine - France

This vintage is one of the smallest in production since 1991. The first tastings carried out reveal an exceptional vintage. The Merlot is incredibly fruity and fleshy and are the best Merlots ever made on the property. The Cabernet Franc is powerful... more

Chateau Carlmagnus 2019 Red Wine - France

Blend: 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc The Barrel Sample for this wine is above 14% Abv. The 2019 Carlmagnus has a perfumed bouquet with redcurrant jam, raspberry and light floral scents, though it needs a bit more cohesion and oomph. The palate is... more

Chateau Peyrabon 2016 Red Wine - France

Château Peyrabon 2016 comes from the blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. The vintage is rich in color and is seen through its almost ink dress. The nose is immediately greedy, generous in black fruits... more

Chateau d'Armailhac 2010 Red Wine - France

Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc Dense, juicy and inviting, with bouncy briar, blackberry, steeped black currant and melted black licorice notes framed by roasted apple wood and graphite notes. The finish courses along with... more

Squawking Magpie SQM Big Red 2013 Red Wine - New Zealand

Dense ripe blueberry and black cherry aromas with violets and savory highlights of finely crushed dried herbs. Bold and powerful on the palate with layers of black fruits, ground nutmeg and cedar. Classical, fine and slightly austere, youthful Cabernet... more

Januik Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Red Wine - Washington

This beautifully structured Cabernet Sauvignon is loaded with plum and black cherry flavors as well as boysenberry, mocha, and cedar notes in the nose. Its texture is quite elegant and it shows great length throughout the mouth, imparting a long,... more

Justin Isosceles (375Ml half-bottle) 2019 Red Wine - California

Deep ruby/purple core with a black secondary color, and lighter toward the rim with moderate plus viscosity and slow-forming, moderately stained tears. Very aromatic and complex with ripe black cherry and cassis fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, and licorice... more

Chateau Montlandrie 2015 Red Wine - France

Flowers, black licorice, blackberries and minerals all rise to the surface. Transparent. Medium to full bodied, polished and ultra-fine. This is a wine guided for a long time by the owner of Pomerol’s l’Eglise Clinet. Regal. Drink now or hold. The... more

Caiarossa 2010 Red Wine - Italy

The 2010 Caiarossa opens with a rich and compelling bouquet, with deep layers of dark fruit, spice and chocolate. The tannic structure of the blends is round and velvety, emphasizing the delicacy and finesse of the vintage. Blend: Merlot 26%, Cabernet... 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

Chateau Fleur Haut Gaussens Bordeaux Superieur 2019 Red Wine - France

The nose shows a red and black crisp fruit, aromatic and smooth bouquet. On the palate the wood is well balanced with the fruit. The finish is gourmandized and flavorful. Attractive ageing potential. Intense aromas of ripe plums and blackberries with... more

Esprit de Pavie 2017 Red Wine - France

A beautiful easy drinking Bordeaux wine that is seductive, by its maturity and finesse. Aromas of blackcurrant and strawberries. The palate is round, fresh, fruity and slightly earthy. Blend: 65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon This... more

Melka CJ Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Red Wine - California

The nose is intense and powerful with black currant, raspberry and fresh strawberries along with hints of crushed rocks. The entry is juicy and layered complemented by cassis, red plum, with a leathery yet vibrant structure. This wine has lots of fruit... more

J. Lohr Cuvee St. E 2018 Red Wine - California

J. Lohr Cuvée St. E captures the savory side of the Bordeaux varieties. The 2018 displays aromas of blackberry, red currant, roasted coffee bean, and mocha. The palate has an enticingly chewy structure with notes of dried herbs and plum and a long,... more

Materra Hidden Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Red Wine - California

The 2019 Hidden Block Cabernet is deep ruby in color. The aromatics are bright and lively with notes of strawberry pie, black tea and tobacco. The palate is full and lush with plenty of finely structured tannins. The acidity balances the density and... more

Chateau Peyrat 2020 Red Wine - France

The terroir shows in this clean, mineral driven red wine. It displays a spicy and fresh nose with notes of blackcurrant and red fruits. Blend: 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc more

Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot 2020 Red Wine - France

Blend: 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2020 Beau-Sejour Becot is a dense, powerful wine. A rush of black cherry, plum, chocolate, new leather, licorice, spice and sweet oak builds as this towering, vertically explosive... more

Mark Ryan Long Haul 2013 Red Wine - Washington

The Long Haul offers plum, cassis, and savory aromatic probles on the nose that morphs into a lush entrance of black fruit, caramel, tea, and earth. Silky, velvety tannins combine with mid-palate structure and acidity that leads into a lengthy finish.... more

Chateau Montlandrie 2018 Red Wine - France

his is beautifully crafted for this appellation with soft, fine tannins that give the wine tension and focus. It’s medium-to full-bodied with polish and finesse. Really nicely done for this appellation. Give it another two or three years to soften... more

Alexander The Great Cabernet Sauvignon (OU Kosher) 2016 Red Wine - Israel

The wine color is a deep purple with a tinge of black. Its aroma combines very ripe blackberries, ripe cherries, dried plum, and prime tobacco. The taste is full-bodied, and its pleasant tannins enhance the abundant, ripe fruit flavors. Balanced... more

Chateau Cos d'Estournel Goulee 2018 Red Wine - France

The bounty and grace of nature. Goulée by Cos d’Estournel brings to mind a light sea breeze, refreshing eucalyptus and the tantalizing scents of juicy, ripe berries and rich cacao beans… Evoking an invigorating afternoon spent on the water with... more

Chateau Langoa Barton 2015 Red Wine - France

Intense color, red fruits bouquet with hints of sous-bois and tobacco. The texture is fleshy and tight, slightly spicy. Tannins are there but the palate is silky and the finish is long and tense. Blend: 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 8% Cabernet... more

Chateau Peymouton 2020 Red Wine - France

Attractive aromas of plums and chocolate with some hazelnut. Dusty undertones. Medium-bodied with fine and polished tannins and a succulent finish. Hints of orange peel at the end. Drinkable, but better in 2024. The 2020 Château Peymouton is based on... more

Pindar Mythology Meritage 2019 Red Wine - U.s.

The 2019 is a lively and robust blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. Decanting will open up hints of cassis, bing cherry and raspberry on the nose and it shows bright berry flavors and toasted vanilla on the... more

Chateau Puy Blanquet 2017 Red Wine - France

The wine is fresh and generous and can be enjoyed after just a two or three years of cellaring. Sleek and pure, with cassis and cherry fruit racing along, showing light lilac, iron and savory nuances. Features a piercing, fresh feel through the... more

Chateau Haut Rocher 2019 Red Wine - France

With a beautiful deep color, this Saint-Emilion Grand Cru offers a powerful nose, with aromas of violet, prune, licorice, evolving on spices, truffles, and undergrowth. The palate is ample, balanced, long and fruity. It is a wine for laying down that... more

Grgich Hills Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (375Ml half-bottle) 2018 Red Wine - California

This 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley epitomizes the purity of structure and place. Powerful on the nose, this full-bodied wine has a dense core of forest strawberries and sweet cranberries with the warm essence of vanilla bean and subtle nuances... more

Tenuta Le Colonne Bolgheri 2020 Red Wine - Italy

The palate is well-rounded and supple; the sweetness of the fruit is perceived mid-palate, vibrant with fresh acidity; a silky, dense tannic texture; a generous, lengthy finish. There are often savory notes that evoke sensations of the nearby sea.... more

Chateau Le Boscq (Futures Pre-Sale) 2022 Red Wine - France

Blend: 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc Smells fresh and fragranced, bright and clear. Crystalline fruit purity on the palate, such energy and focus too with bite and a cool blue fruit and graphite charm to this.... 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

Leviathan 2021 Red Wine - California

The 2021 Leviathan reveals distinct aromas of blackberry bramble, black cherry, and chaparral. Savory spices and star anise meld with mineral, graphite, bay, and laurel reflective of the rocky Northern California terrain. With finely structured... more

Crossbarn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (375Ml half-bottle) 2019 Red Wine - California

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon fruit from select vineyards across Napa Valley, this deep ruby wine opens with inviting aromas of black cherry, black peppercorn, and toasted sage. Rich, dark fruits are densely layered on the palate, balanced by a... more