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Pirouette 2018 Red Wine - Washington

The 2018 Pirouette is an expressive wine that opens slowly to reveal oak spice and a kaleidoscope of red and black fruit aromas and flavors that become more vivid as the wine develops in the glass. Textured and richly concentrated on the palate, the... more

Arietta Quartet 2017 Red Wine - California

The aromas coming from the glass after pouring the 2017 Quartet are delicate yet exuberant. Floral notes and red fruit aromatics are fresh and focused. Notes of red cherry, rose petal, black tea and bay laurel are among the first scents noted. The... more

Pedestal Merlot 2018 Red Wine - Washington

A concentrated and layered wine offering dark fruit aromas with a hint of tobacco. The mouthfeel is opulent, with luscious wild blackberry and chocolate-coveredblack cherry woven around an appealing note of spicy clove. Beautifully complex,the flavors... more

Robert Craig Cellars Howell Mountain Merlot 2018 Red Wine - California

The 2018 Howell Mountain is a full-throttle Merlot experience with all the tannin structure and backbone that Howell Mountain brings. It couples an exotic perfume in the nose and dark cassis and wild bramble berry fruit in the mouth. Blend: 97% Merlot,... more

Justin Justification (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017 Red Wine - California

Deep ruby/purple with black hue at the core and moderately stained tears on the glass. Very aromatic with ripe black, red cherry and blackcurrant fruit, vanilla and cinnamon spice with cedar, autumn leaves, oak, graphite, red licorice and cocoa. Full... 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

Crosby Roamann Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Red Wine - California

The wine displays a depth of complexity, purity of fruit and concentration, with wholly absorbing and intriguing flavors of wood smoke, boysenberry, vanilla, milk chocolate, and cherry cola, with sweet tannins that finish on notes of ripe raspberry and... more

Grounded Wine Co. Steady State Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Red Wine - California

Broodingly deep ruby in color, 2016 Steady State shows fragrant notes of cassis buds, ripe red and black cherries, as well as warm, complex aromas of blackberry brambles, wild rosemary, and lavender. Intense and focused on the palate, the tannins are... more

L'Ecole 41 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Apogee 2020 Red Wine - Washington

This single-vineyard Bordeaux blend presents intense aromas of black currant, fresh tobacco, rose petals, cocoa, and earth with subtle hints of graphite and spearmint. Flavors of mocha, nutmeg, and thyme are featured prominently on the elegantly... more

J. Mc Clelland Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Red Wine - California

Aromas of currants, black pepper and floral notes which flow onto the palate. Bright and balanced, with black cherry, rhubarb, a touch of pomegranate, a polished texture and a long finish. Quite young on release with a more Bordeaux-like style and long... more

Long Meadow Ranch Merlot 2018 Red Wine - California

A blend of small Merlot blocks at our Mayacamas and Rutherford estate vineyards showcases the pleasant synergy of mountain and valley floor fruit. The 2018 opens with aromas of Bing cherry, cranberry and pomegranate with the slightest hints of vanilla... more

Cade Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Red Wine - California

On the nose are aromas of cola, blueberry, red cherry, cocoa nibs, baking spices, and dried cranberries, followed by flavors of boysenberry, black cherry, elderberry, dark chocolate, clove, and licorice. It finishes with bramble, amaretto, and dried... more

Paul Hobbs Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Red Wine - California

Since our inaugural release last year, this wine has quickly become one of the most compelling in their portfolio. Offering a gorgeous deep purple hue, our 2019 captivates with a bouquet of crushed blueberry, summer savory spice, and a delicate tobacco... more

Spring Valley Frederick Estate Red 2018 Red Wine - Washington

The 2018 is a ripe Vintage of Frederick focusing on black summer fruit and candied flavors. The tannins are juicy and seamless and the wine finishes on a herbal note. Blend: 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 23% Merlot, 16% Syrah The 2018... more

Hedges Family Estate La Haute Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Red Wine - Washington

The wine smells of cherry and new leather, with scents of menthol and fennel spice. The palate is young, tense, and definitive. Tannins are abundant, but silky. The finish is pronounced, secure, prophetic and meaty, yet, not over extracted. Good things... more

Farella Alta Red Blend 2017 Red Wine - California

This wine is an elegant and feminine expression of the Farella Vineyard with aromas of cherry blossom, blackberry, cassis, fresh fig, plum, and tar. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Based on two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon and one-third Merlot, the 2017... more

L'Ecole 41 Ferguson Estate Red 2019 Red Wine - Washington

With a flavor profile distinctly influenced by its volcanic basalt soil, Ferguson is a richly structured and energetic wine offering complex, mineral-laced aromas of blackberries, mulberry, fragrant violet, and sandalwood. Layers of dark fruit and... more

Mark Ryan Dead Horse Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Red Wine - Washington

The 2020 Dead Horse is a large, balanced cabernet filled with baking spice and boysenberry aromas that carry through to the palate where they are joined by flavors of anise and eucalyptus. The tannins are balanced by a silky mouthfeel and the lingering... more

Trione Henry's Blend 2018 Red Wine - California

The first impression of the 2018 Henry's Blend is a rich, supple, aromatic mix of red fruits and fall spices. Silky smooth on the palate, this wine has a lingering finish that is seemingly endless. While fantastic now, the 2018 Henry’s Blend has the... more

Venge Vineyards Silencieux Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Red Wine - California

Wonderfully aromatic and expressive, the 2021 vintage opens with scents of sweet cassis, anise, blackberries, roasted coffee, blue herbs and barrel vanillin. On the palate, the tannins are firm, upfront and balanced throughout, with all pockets of the... more

Sailor's Grave Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Red Wine - California

The 2021 Sailors Grave is a classic Napa Cabernet, showcasing aromas of red and black currant, graphite, and sweet pipe tobacco. In the mouth, the wine exhibits luscious and layered flavors of juicy blackberry, ripe Bing cherries, and freshly ground... more

Shafer One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Red Wine - California

One Point Five is Shafer's signature Cabernet Sauvignon, reflecting the timeless elegance of top Napa Valley vineyards. This wine honors the founding partnership of John and Doug Shafer, who said they'd worked together so long theirs wasn't a... more

Saint Supery St. Supery Elu 2017 Red Wine - California

This wine presents deep shades of reds and purples. Aromas of juicy black plum, milk chocolate, and anise with elements of toasted vanillin and molasses. Flavors of dark plum and cassis follow with mocha and toasted barrel attributes. This red blend... more

Mount Brave Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Red Wine - California

Grown on the rocky slopes of Mt. Veeder, the 2019 Cabernet shows notes of black cherry, blueberry, and Asian spice. On the palate, the wine has a profound density of fruit that is structured by fine tannins while the perfectly balanced acidity... more

Pahlmeyer Merlot 2021 Red Wine - California

The debut Pahlmeyer red from the stellar 2021 vintage is a thrill to experience, a wine that matches intensity with elegance, beautifully articulated and built to age. Aromas of blackberry and cassis leap from the glass with an underscore of black... more

Crown Point Relevant Red 2020 Red Wine - California

Crown Point's Relevant offers a delightful olfactory experience of ripe blackberry, currant, and plum aromas artfully blended with sweet tobacco, oak, and vanilla notes. On the palate, the flavors of black fruit, cocoa, and toasted oak meld together... more

Aperture Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Red Wine - California

Focusing first on the Cabernet fruit from their mineral-rich, volcanic soil sites nestled on the hillside slopes in the Alexander Valley. This vintage’s blend is uniquely crafted with delicate inclusions of Petit Verdot and Merlot, and a hint of... more

Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Red Wine - California

A standard-bearer for the Napa Valley. The fourteenth vintage of this Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon combines thoughtfully selected hillside and valley floor vineyards. Blend: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 2% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc... more

Textbook Mise en Place Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Red Wine - California

The touchstone of the Textbook portfolio, restraint over power was the goal while crafting Oakville Mise en Place Cabernet Sauvignon. Incredibly rich color, it showcases aromas of black currants, juicy plums, dark chocolate and baking spices. Palate... more

Adaptation by Odette Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Red Wine - California

The 2019 Adaptation Cabernet Sauvignon is a gorgeous expression of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from a superb vintage. Revealing blackberries, black currants, crème de cassis, with hints of espresso, cocoa powder, and fine gravely undertones, this... more

Spring Valley Uriah 2018 Red Wine - Washington

This Uriah is packed with black cherry flavors. The mid pallet is focused on fine grained tannins and the finish is seamless. More Merlot-dominated, the 2018 Uriah is a complex blend of 46% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc, 17% Petit Verdot, and 14% Cabernet... more

Barnett Vineyards Spring Mountain Merlot 2021 Red Wine - California

The 2021 Spring Mountain Merlot is much darker than previous years. The nose is very complex, with loads of black plum and cinnamon spice. There is also aromatics of caramel, gravel and menthol that surround all the intense dark fruit. As always with... more

Robert Craig Cellars Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Red Wine - California

The 2019 edition of Affinity is dark black with pure cassis and espresso bean coming through the wine, which remains supple despite the high tannin count. The additional Bordeaux varieties help the Cabernet to unlock and show itself fully. As always,... more

Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot 2020 Red Wine - California

The 2020 Estate Merlot is ripe and lifted, with mulberry and kirsch, violets, graphite, sage brush, and forest floor. The addition of Petit Verdot this year really amplifies the aromatics. Rich fruit is balanced by textbook supple mountain tannins, our... more

Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus 2016 Red Wine - California

The 2016 has dark purple/red color and layered aromas of cassis, black cherry, black plum, cedar, dark chocolate, and hints of toasty oak and vanilla. This is a silky wine with flavors of cassis, dark chocolate, dark fruits, black cherry, barrel spice... 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

Plump Jack Merlot 2021 Red Wine - California

The 2021 Plump Jack Merlot is complex and layered. The nose leads with cherry, raspberry, and boysenberry, followed by sweet earth and dried herbs. The oak barrels bring depth to the nose by infusing notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, pie crust, vanilla,... more

San Simeon Stormwatch Estate Reserve Red 2019 Red Wine - California

The black-violet hue of this complex wine is a tip off to the aromas of blackberries, black currants and dark plum that arise from the glass. The powerful mid-palate reveals similar fruit flavors joined by dark chocolate and vanilla with a touch of... more