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Earthy aromas include cured meat, black pepper, warm earth and spice.  This fuller-bodied beauty will grow in complexity with age as tannins are still somewhat youthful. The palate is rich with dark currants and cassis, black olives, and meatiness. Dark chocolate and black cherry skins linger on the finish.

A classy Rioja, medium weight with fine tannins and crisp acid. On the nose it presents black cherries and black berries with a hint of earthiness. The palate is clean and offers red cherries, goji berries and raspberries and a touch of black pepper spice and minerality. This is an elegant, lighter-style Rioja with fine tannins.

Complex and classic with aromatics of black fruit, balsamic, pencil shavings, tobacco, and leather. On the palate this wine has red and black cherries, crushed rocks, pencil lead and wood notes. Additional flavors of herbs, pomegranate and light tobacco spice add layers of complexity. It is medium-plus in body with medium supple tannins and medium acidity.

Earthy aromas include bramble, mineral, cooked berries and plum.  The palate is medium-plus in body with red cherry and currant, a touch of underbrush and black fruit supported by sleek tannins and juicy acidity lingering on the finish.

Slightly meaty aromas that are followed by ripe blackberries, blueberries, and a hint of licorice. Medium to medium-plus in body with refreshing acidity and well-suited tannin structure. Blackberries and black cherries combine with espresso, mineral, licorice, and lightly smoky tones on the palate.

Medium plus in weight with mulling spice flavors of clove, cinnamon, pepper and nutmeg, along with toasty, chocolate and vanilla notes. These join with purple fruits -- mixed cherries and steeped plums -- to form a bold, but classic, California value Cab.

Aromas of dark chocolate, mocha, black licorice, and dried mulberries lead to a juicy and fruity set of flavors, concentrated but not heavy. Fresh, brambly acid rather than tannin provides the structure that supports the mouth-filling dark fruits, plums, cherries, chocolate, and coffee. It is medium-plus in body and length.

Aromas are layered and complex, beginning with notes of spice and bramble, following through to dark cherry and plum on the nose. Medium weight with supple tannins and a smooth texture, it reveals flavors of earth, oil-cured olives, and red cherry.

From the producer: Aromas of blackberries, vanilla and mocha lead to favors of plums, black currants and tobacco. Full-bodied, well-integrated tannins finish with a finesse of rich black fruit.

Bright aromas of blackberry, cedar, vanilla, chocolate and flowers.  The palate is dominated by blackberry jam, with layers of spice, mocha, clove, cinnamon, campfire and chocolate covered blueberries (particularly on the long finish). It is full bodied with medium acidity and soft tannins.  

This wine is a bit meaty on the nose supported by red fruits. It's medium bodied and soft with red cherry, cranberry and touches of cinnamon. Refreshing acid makes this a food-friendly wine. 

94 Points – Jeb Dunnuck The 2016 Petit Verdot comes from a higher elevation block and was brought up in 40% new French oak. It has a great bouquet of white pepper, chocolatey dark fruits, tobacco, and a kiss of violets to go with a full-bodied, incredible-elegant profile on the palate. You don’t find Petit Verdot with this level of finesse very often, and it has silky tannins, good mid-palate concentration, and a great finish. It’s another stunning wine from Leighton I’d be thrilled to drink over the coming 10-15 years.”

This instantly likeable Beaujolais displays darker fruits and more body than one might expect from Gamay. It is quite saturated for the genre; in fact, it has enough black currants to even call it inky! Notes of minerality, cinnamon and black pepper add complexity to this smooth and vibrant wine.

An aromatic wine with lots of complexity, floral with pressed roses, spiced plum, licorice and blackberry. The palate shows come baking spice notes such as clove, licorice, and black pepper. More toast and macerated red cherries to finish. It is medium plus and drinking well now.  This is a classic, example of Chateauneuf. 

Aromas of acai berry and milk chocolate are prominent on the nose with touches of barn and slight minerality.  Flavors echo the nose with more dark berries, leather, sandalwood, and vanilla/spice.  The wine shows excellent restraint and is complex and well-structured without being over-saturated.

Aromas of black berry, damson plum cassis and vanilla. On the palate this is concentrated and full of elegance and finesse. Small blue fruits, especially currants, and nice depth of flavor with fine/silky tannins to support.

Aromas of blackberry and plums. On the palate this is medium to light in body, with black currants, smoke, blackberry seeds, and cherry flavors. It is medium in acid with fine tannins. Very silky and fresh… the ultimate picnic wine!

Aromas of brambly blackberry, cassis, licorice and black plum. The palate is smooth, with ripe and well-integrated tannins that provide a well-balanced structure. Stewed red and black fruits, plum and a touch of toast on the palate.

Slightly earthy aromas with additional notes of cherry, crushed peppercorns and cured meat. On the plate this wine is dry with flavors plum, cherry, vanilla and savory herbs. It is medium in body with juicy acidity and a long smoky finish.

This delicious red opens with deep aromas of leather, cigar box and red fruit. Plush flavors of blackberry, black cherry, and pomegranate lend a touch of fruit sweetness that is a nice counterpoint to the soft, chewy tannins.

The grape Pinotage is a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault. Aromas of grilled plum, blackberry, black currant and a little bark can be found on the nose. This medium-weight wine has flavors of black plum, cherry, and a hint of purple fruit. It is nicely balanced with medium acidity and sleek tannins.

Red fruits of strawberries and ripe fruits are attractive on the nose. On the palate, it is medium weight with classic cherry fruitiness, vanilla and light spices on a smooth and elegant frame.

Ripe and fruity aromas filled with plums raspberries and fresh roses. Medium weight and juicy on the palate with brightness and lifted acidity. Flavors match the nose, accompanied by violets and light spice

Aromas of licorice and leather mix with wild berries, spice, and forest floor. The palate is ripe with dark plums and black cherries flavors alongside a crushed rocks. It is medium to plus in body, with medium acidity and youthful tannins.

Aromas of currants, smoke and black pepper are classic for this variety. This is over medium weight and texturally very attractive with sweet mulberries, black pepper and some woodiness. If you dare to step out to your grill, sear a steak or some sausages to pair with this wine. Otherwise, hunker down inside with a pot of beans or chili on the stove.

Another wine that falls between medium and full-bodied, this offering from Southeastern Spain is chock full of mulberries, cooked plums and raspberries with a sprinkling of cocoa. Baking spices and a hint of underbrush linger on the finish.

Aromas are predominantly red fruited–cherry, raspberry, plum and spice box. There’s some fresh fig as well as spiced sweet cherry. This is a seamlessly textured wine with fine tannins. It’s medium-plus in weight with raspberry and raspberry coulis along with bramble; juicy acidity keeps it balanced.

Aromas of mulberry, berry compote and savory raspberries introduce this wine. It is medium to full-bodied with cherries and plums, spice, licorice, thyme and chocolate notes adding complexity. This wine is smooth and quaffable with a long, refreshing finish.

Aromas are complex, with smoke, raspberry compote, red currant candy, chocolate, and spice. The palate offers a variety of red berry fruit, lightly cooked so it releases juice. Black cherry and cassis are also present, along with toast, spice, and mineral notes. The wine is pure, with well integrated tannins and acidity, and deft on its feet for one so large. Full bodied with a long finish.

Aromas of red and black cherry, spice and cocoa. On the palate notes of blackberries, black pepper, cherry and plums are supported by the fine tannins. This medium-plus body wine is elegant with a silky texture. 

This fruit-forward wine has ripe and rich jammy fruit notes with chocolate aromatics. The palate features tart red currants and black berry juice as well as perfectly ripe fruit preserves. It is medium-plus in body and suave.

Medium aromas of cherry, mulberry, vanilla, and light spice introduce this wine. There is a touch of smoke and spice on the medium weight palate along with dark fruits, especially black cherry and black currant.

This graceful red offers density and freshness, with the smooth texture carrying cherry, dried currant, licorice, tea and citrus peel flavors. The tannins are well-integrated, with bright acidity. Tempranillo and Graciano.

The three grapes are all cofermented together in 200 year old oak barrels. Medium aromatics with black pepper and old oak. The palate delivers bright and fresh fruit with raspberry, plum and red cherry. The black pepper is backed-up with the fruit notes and has medium acid, medium tannins and a fresh finish.

Enticing aromas of cassis, leather, licorice and coffee. The palate echoes the nose with dark, rich fruits and exotic spices, dusty cocoa and mocha. It is medium plus in body with supple tannins and persistent length.

Aromas of smoked blackberry and mulberry with leather notes and a touch of oak spice adding complexity. On the palate the flavors are also dark with black plum, blackberry and black raspberry. It is medium plus in body with integrated tannins and fresh acidity. Fantastic with Spanish olives, a plate of Manchego and some salami. Or try it with red meat, stews, roasted vegetables, or grilled lamb.

Lovely aromatics of tart forest fruits like cranberry, currants, red raspberry. There is a touch of earth as well. The palate is clean and mineral driven with lifted acid and balanced with some black tea notes.

Borgo del Mandorlo shows the exuberant, lush side of Primitivo with dark currants, dried fruits, ripe cherries and plums, along with notes of fruit cake spice and dark chocolate. It is full bodied with dense fruit, young tannins and balancing acidity.

Wine Spectator 93 Points: This red marries the ripe fruit and toasty oak of the international style with a savory, rustic character. A thick, polished texture, supported by well-integrated tannins and balsamic acidity, carries dark plum, black pepper, soy sauce and loamy earth flavors that are seamless and long. Drink now through 2032. 8,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. — TM

Aromas of blackberry, blueberry and a hint of spice nicely integrated with the new oak. The palate is medium-bodied and very well balanced. Flavors of blueberries, blackberries and roasted tomatoes alongside pencil shavings and Christmas spices. It has supporting acidity and fine tannins towards the finish.

Aromas of cooked berries, black pepper and earth on the nose.  Medium-bodied with smoky/earthy notes and darker berries. Fresh acidity supports grippier tannins, a great food wine for cheeses and charcuterie.

Slightly meaty aromas with dark cherry and spice notes.  Flavors of black cherry, chocolate, smoke, baking spice, and floral undertones. The acidity is fresh and lifts the complex flavors.  Give this some time to breathe for ultimate enjoyment, as tannins are supple but thorough. Medium-plus in body and finish.

Ripe black and red cherries combine with pleasant herbaceous and subtle floral notes on the nose. Tannin and acidity nicely balance the mélange of juicy fruit flavors on entry, while tomato leaf and cigar box add complexity. The wine maintains structural integrity throughout and will benefit from aging.

From the Producer:  Ripe black fruit and dark chocolate underpin primary notes of graphite, pencil shavings, green pepper, vineyard dust, and anise. Nose is rounded out by hints of sassafras, heavy cream, lavender, violet, and Italian leather. Dense and plush mouthfeel with delightful acidity, gentle tannins, and lingering finish.

Ripe red cherries are joined by savory herbs and mushrooms. The palate continues the fruit-savory aspect with forest floor and black caps. Medium in body with certain rusticity and youthful tannins. If you are able, open it 30 minutes before you are planning on drinking it as it.

Wine Spectator 91 Points: This full-bodied version is balanced and well-knit, enlivened by racy acidity and a fragrant tang of fresh herbs, offering flavors of kirsch, toast, fig cake and smoke wrapped around taut tannins. Ends with a juicy, spicy finish. Garnacha, Syrah and Mazuelo. Drink now through 2029.

The wine is somewhat cloudy in the glass, reflecting its unfined status. It offers fresh aromas of cherry and blackberry with a touch of vanilla. It tastes darker, the fruit supported by fine, thorough-going tannins. This is a very pleasant, food-oriented wine, medium-bodied with a persistent finish.

A fragrant bouquet with red and black cherries, and a touch of florality. This wine is pure and appealing with a medium bodied finely textured palate. The fruit on the palate has tart currants, blackberries, with just the right density with balanced tannins.

Blackberry, black plum and wood spice are aromatic on the nose. This dry, fuller-bodied wine has notes of black fruit, mocha, and vanilla on the palate.

Black fruits exude from the glass including mulberry, cassis, and a touch of spice. Dry yet juicy on the palate with more blackberries and clove; soft tannins round out this easy-drinking value.

Blackberry – oak spice – light toast- supple

Aromas are of black cherry, grilled plums, dried oregano, and a touch of minerality. On the palate, this dry wine is reminiscent of an Old World wine with bark, spice and minerality layered on juicy red fruit notes. It is medium-plus in body with balanced acidity.

Deeply opaque, dark cherry red, with garnet highlights. Expressive aromas of black forest fruits and blueberry with delicious, jammy cherry coming through, and a characteristic, terroir-imparted mineral nuance. Velvety and elegant on the palate, revealing exquisitely fine, fruit tannins, good length, and refined aromas of aging in toasted oak.

This is a thorny dark fruited wine with medium-plus body. The palate delivers more complexity with blueberry, dates, black currants, and a touch of black peppercorns with medium acid and fine tannins.

Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, kalamata olives, forest floor and Christmas spices. On the palate this wine is complex and supple: flavors of wild blackberry and black cherry alongside graphite and baking spices. This is a full body wine with medium-plus tannins and a long finish.

This wine is named after the winemaker's daughter who graduated from Cornell. Aromas of forest floor and light smoke from oak aging (approximately 25% of which is new oak) back up savory roasted red pepper notes. The palate is medium-plus in body with complex flavors of black fruit and earth along with cigar box, mushroom umami, and some minerality.

Noticeable aromas of red cherry, plum, raspberry and spice. On the palate this wine is dry with darker flavors than the nose would lead us to believe: blackberry, licorice root, and black cherry. This wine is well-structured with fine tannins, and a hint of charming rusticity.

Le Poste’s cool microclimate and limestone soil make it one of Saint Cosme’s most structured, aromatic, and mineral intense wines of the estate. This wine always walks a knife's edge of power and finesse thanks to its deep fruit and precise structure. The wine features aromas and flavors of iodine, violet, pepper, and ash.

Rose, liquorice, iodine, pepper

Wine Advocate – Issue 244, End of August 2019 : CHÂTEAU DE SAINT COSME Gigondas Le Claux 2018 – 95-97 points “Everything about the all-Grenache 2018 Gigondas le Claux is big. From the huge black cherry and blackberry fruit, to the insane levels of concentration, the rich, velvety tannins and the never-ending, licorice-tinged finish, this beauty should evolve positively for at least a decade and a half.”

Intense deep purple color. The nose features overtones of blackberry, cherry pits and vanilla. It has a myriad of aromas and displays a rare elegance. This 100% Merlot, made to age for a very long time, has an outstanding aromatic complexity. It has delicious blackberry and cherry flavors as well as great body, and a fine structure enhanced by oak ageing for long cellaring. The black fruit flavors are remarkably fresh.

Aromas of dark cherry and damson plum with faint spice notes. The wine is round, supple and it is medium-plus in body. Flavors of cherry and plum alongside spice and black raspberry with a hint of minerality on the finish.

Bramble and a touch of “funk” lead to aromas of black fruits, leather, plum, and a whisper of spice. It’s earthy but still shows a good amount of fruit and elegance. Medium weight on the palate with a soft, supple texture. Flavors from both the Grenache and Syrah can be detected here, and work harmoniously to craft a balance between fruity and savory elements. Ripe black cherries mingle with coffee and mocha, leading to a spice-laced (black pepper and clove) finish.

Beautiful Grenache aromas of red fruit, with light spice, red licorice, floral notes and garrigue. The palate is also very pure and true to Grenache with a hint of licorice and dried herbs. It is medium-bodied, incredibly silky, with a long finish.

This is essentially the Chateau Maris Les Planels (Syrah-based wine) without any sulfites added. (it says "sans souffre" on the neck of the capsule). The name means "to know how to age." In actuality, it is a wine that one should probably drink within 3 years of vintage since it has no sulfite protection, but boy, is it drinking beautifully. Medium plus body, rich and ripe, velvety, meaty, with savory undertones. There's nothing overripe here, yet it's seamlessly saturated. If you're into "natural wine," here's a superior example. 

Medium aromatics offering fresh and dried herbs, cigar box, dates and dried cherries. The palate is medium bodied with very rounded but quite there tannins. Fruits are purple to black --cherries, plums, and black raspberry with light toast, earth and dark chocolate.

This wine is medium plus in weight and concentration, generous and complex. It drinks like a Rhône wine from a cru (a recognized, prestigious appellation). One could call it a “baby Châteauneuf-du-Pape.” There are black currants, black cherries and wild dark fruits mixed with garrigue (dried Mediterranean herbs), violets and warm earth notes. Despite its savory, deep, brooding, intense and rustic character, the wine is rich and ripe with rounded tannins.

Aromas of cherry candy, pleasant medicinal notes and spices introduce this full-bodied, ripe Zinfandel. It is replete with clove and mulling spices (like Christmas in a glass!) along with strawberry fruit leather, berry jam and structuring acidity. There are notes of cigar as well.

This wine starts out very aromatically with violets, dark berries, cured meats, cool earth, dark chocolate, camphor, pressed rose, baking spice, menthol and gradually, with red fruits emerging too. Just lovely! On the palate, it is modern and saturated with sweet cranberry and spiced jam flavors that still maintain freshness. It's medium to full bodied with black currant fruit mingling with clove, sandalwood and camphor. The tannins are soft and rounded. Drink now or cellar.

Wine Spectator, 90 Points: Dense and powerful, with plenty of loamy notes to the dark cherry and roasted plum flavors that show creamy accents. Ends with dark chocolate on the finish.

This is an easy-drinking Chianti with ripe black currant, black cherry and chocolate notes. It has crisp acidity, balanced by smooth tannins on the palate.

Plum and black cherry aromas combine with earth and cacao on the nose. The palate is well-executed with fine tannins and a concentration of blackberry, cassis, and black cap raspberry fruit balanced with notes of black pepper and a touch of graphite. Very Rhone-like in style and a great value!

Aromas of mulling spices, ripe red fruits and underbrush. On the palate this medium body wine has flavors of black cherry, black caps, and some herbed raspberry jam. It has nice round tannins, as well as integrated acidity. This wine is complex with light notes of underbrush and bramble on the finish.

This liter bottle presents intense and fruity notes of ripe black fruits and a touch of licorice. Medium-weighted with soft tannins and ripe dark cherry and raspberry, it is enjoyable with a slight chill.

This classic Italian wine is an ideal pairing with food. The nose is quite berry forward with Italian herbs. This medium bodied wine has tart berry fruit with balanced tannins, touches of rustic herbs and some forest floor and tobacco notes. 

Red berries and sweet vanilla greet the nose. The wine is pleasantly soft and round in body. Dark fruit, some cinnamon spice and a touch of earthy, umami flavor mingle on the palate, ending with a subtle  chalkiness.

This red begins with some earthy notes of oregano, cured black olives and forest floor. The fruit is mostly black with cocoa-dusted berries and black currants filling in the formidable tannic and acid structure that surrounds the wine. Saparavi originated in the country of Georgia and has found a comfortable place in the Finger Lakes. It is a teinturier grape, meaning that the skin gives considerable color to the wine. This is a good food partner, especially with heartier dishes.

The nose starts with dark fruits and woodsy, toasty notes. This is medium-plus in weight with refreshing black cherry and black currant fruit joining tobacco, pencil lead and dark chocolate. It is a smoky-toasty style, a classic example of Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile.

Medium aromatics with black cherry, blackberry, and an herbaceous quality. Both red and black cherry greet you on the palate with some cooked berry, black pepper, and spice. The fruit is present and balanced with a light amount of savory bark. Medium-bodied with medium-plus acid, excellent with food.

This biodynamic wine is ripe and purple fruited but not overripe. Some black cherry and blackcap aromas with some Mediterranean herbs and savory bark notes. The palate has ripe tannins with a fruit medium acid finish. 

A fairly sustained color, a powerful nose that hints at the reserve. In its youthful prime: wild summer fruits, sloe, blackberry; it evolves towards plant nuances: oak bark, animal nuances: venison. In the mouth, a robust structure, fullness dominated by liveliness and firmness. Austere in its youth, it requires a good ten years to calm down and confirm its fullness and race.

It is pure and charming with fresh black raspberries, black cherries and hints of bark. On the palate there are black caps, black cherries, crushed rocks and licorice root. It is medium in body, with medium to plus acid and a longer finish.

Berry forward aromas of blackcap and black currant with some mulberry. There is a lovely amount of vintage cigar box and forest floor with some tart lingonberry as well. The palate has noticeable tannins, with juicy gravely like texture. There are persistent grape skin like tannins with middle acidity and some graphite on the finish.

From a five-hectare parcel around the domaine, the 2019 Fleurie Les Marrans is superb, mingling notes of raspberries, cherries and plums with hints of rose petals and orange rind in an inviting bouquet. Medium to full-bodied, layered and fleshy, with fine depth at the core, succulent acids and a sensual, charming profile, it will offer a broad drinking window.

This has a gorgeous nose with sensual earth, red cherry and raspberry aromas. The wine is open and accessible now. This medium weight wine is elegant, delicate and graceful, with the red fruits repeating from the nose and ending in a long, mineral finish.

Aromas are of bright red cherry and pomegranate. This appealing, ripe wine is medium plus in body with cherry, plum and pomegranate--mostly fresh, with a bit of preserves and pie spice, especially cinnamon. Typical of a good Grenache-based blend, it stays bright, supple and juicy with a longer finish.

Aromas are pure with notes of blackberry juicy and dark berry purée. On the palate the aromas translate onto flavors with the addition of blueberries and succulent cherries. This wine is elegant and well-made with fine tannins, medium body and acid and a medium-plus finish.

Richly perfumed with cooked berries, violet and slight earthiness. Plum and ripe black cherry on the juicy/silky palate. Red berries and cocoa linger on the finish.

Aromas of red and black fruits with a hint of mint. On the palate this is medium-plus in body with black fruit flavors and mouthwatering acidity. Notes of bark, black currants, dried herbs and bramble with fine tannins. The finish is long with a combination of dark berries, forest floor and dark chocolate flavors.

From the winery: Elegant and subtle, a low production volume which has brought out the best essences of the grape. It’s a powerful, balanced wine with exceptional elegance. The aromas of Tempranillo have been refined through the ageing process and it has notes of wood in the background and the personality of the variety. In the palate, it is a reflection of the nose: strong and powerful with mellow and refined tannins.

Dark stewed fruit of  blackberry and black currant introduce the wine. Fresh, ripe, and lightly smoky black fruits are balanced with a nice backbone of medium-plus acidity and touches of earth. Raspberry and plum notes emerge with time. This is medium bodied and lifted, making it a flavorful summer red.

Aromas of grilled plums, black cherry, cured meat and tobacco jump from the glass. The palate is juicy yet dry with more plum and cherry flavors and a touch of anise, supported by fine tannins and lingering, refreshing acid.

Clean aromas of blackberry and cassis are joined by Shiraz spice. Flavors are rich and somewhat soft on entry, with black fruit and touches of licorice and smoky, meaty notes. The Cabernet and its structuring tannins dominate, but the Shiraz provides great filler, adding coffee and mocha notes as it opens up. Medium plus in body and length.

Aromas of warm spiced dark fruit, a hint of smoke and chocolate, and a touch of wood. When first opened, the wine shows pronounced acidity on the attack as well as pronounced tannins. However, with about 15 minutes of air, acidity integrates well and tannins soften considerably. Juicy small fruits weave their way around the structuring elements, neither jammy nor cooked. Despite its youth, this is a well-balanced wine that will continue to develop both complexity and integration. It is medium in body and length.

Appealing aromas of red and black fruits, licorice and black pepper are your introduction to this unique Mediterranean grape. The wine is medium weight with red and purple fruits, plums, blueberries and rose petals. It is fresh, unique, appealing, fragrant, food-friendly, soft and accessible. The tannins are light to medium weight with crisp acidity.

Smoky black fruit aromas lead to a well-balanced set of deliciously savory and fruity flavors. Blackberries and cooked plums join spice box and black pepper on a bigger frame with supple tannins and a persistent finish. Enjoy this wine with grilled sausages or beef, smoked barbecue meats, Moroccan food or black beans.

A parade of fresh red fruit dominates the aromas, supported by red licorice and a light mix of herbs. Red cherries and raspberries mingle with notes of black olives and leather on a medium weight frame. Fine tannins and a persistent thread of acidity runs throughout, keeping this wine fresh and balanced.

"Fresh and direct with cherry fruit laced with subtle toasty vanilla, ending with a savory flicker." James Molesworth Wine Spectator score : 87

WILD STRAWBERRY - ANISE - BROODING

Attractive aromas of black and red cherry, plum, smoky cinnamon and bark. Quite flavorful on the palate with the aromas translating onto flavors: Bing cherries, red plum, rhubarb, black pepper, black tea and light cinnamon can be found. The tannins are rounded and it has moderate acidity. It was bottled under screw cap and becomes broader and better integrated with about a half hour of air. It is medium in body and length with lovely brightness.

Take a quick step back in time with our Fox Trot Red. This is a fruity red wine blend of Cabernet Franc and Concord grapes. The wine has residual sweetness, making it the right choice for all of you sweet red wine lovers. At the same time, it shows the fun, grapey side of Concord and the more serious, structured side of Cabernet Franc.

This wine has a strong sense of place.  Lifted red fruits of black cherry and wild strawberry along with carbonic and earthy notes dominate the aromas. The palate offers plum, black raspberry and ripe pomegranate along with bramble, black tea and minerality. The wine is slightly grippy and well textured. Acidity is moderate, body is medium, and the finish is persistent. 

Aromas of wild berries and mulberry, along with hints of white pepper, sweet spices, and fresh thyme lead to a burst of flavor. The palate offers blue fruits and fresh plums as well as touch of tartness that makes this wine very food-friendly. The wine is medium bodied and finishes with a touch of almond.

Aromas of cherry, crushed raspberries, minerals and flowers, show good typicity for Pinot. The dry palate is elegant, with more cherry fruit, a bit of toast, tea leaves, smoke and meatiness. Smooth and medium-bodied, the wine has moderate acidity that complements rather than obscures the abundant cherry and black currant fruit.

“Complex layers of aroma and flavor. Black raspberry, forest floor, Allspice, and velvet theater drapes from the nose. Wild mushroom, limestone, suede, and earth engulfs the palate that is full, elegant, and precise as a rare Swiss timepiece.”  -Charles Smith, Winemaker

The wine shows a deep purple color, and features aromatics of mixed, crushed red and black fruits, sweet spice and cedar. This wine is fuller-bodied, possessing fantastic dark fruits, excellent mid-palate depth and ripe tannins.

Rich aromas of cherry, warm earth, baking spices and vanilla introduce this wine. Ripe cherry notes combine with a touch of floral/rose petals on the palate, finishing with lingering spices. It is medium weight with supple tannins rounded out by cool climate acidity that beckons its high elevation origins

This Cabernet is ripe fruited yet restrained with savory elements and black fruit. The palate has relatively soft and integrated tannins with earth, spice, graphite and some inkiness. It has medium plus acid to give it lift. 

The nose offers sweet cherry fruit and forest underbrush, with food-friendly acidity and structure on the palate, and a floral perfume in the mouth and finish.

Black cherry and plum with layers of toast and savory notes can be found on the nose. The aromas translate into similar flavors with additional hints of cocoa and spice. The palate is medium bodied with lifting acidity and soft, but present, tannins. 

Dark berry fruits on the nose, think black currant and black raspberry mingle with light smoky notes and soft earth aromas. The palate is medium bodied with good medium structure and complexity. 

Ripe red fruit, soft tannins and integrated acid support classic Pinot flavors-cherry, earthy undertones, and a whiff of smoke/cedar/vanilla.

A parade of red fruits (plums, cherries, and currants) are accompanied by mineral tones (crushed rocks) and a hint of leather. The palate is a little less fruit-driven than the nose would suggest, showcasing more earthy, savory notes such as dried herbs, cloves, and graphite alongside black cherries and raspberries.

"The 2020 Morgon Côte du Py is one of the region's most dependable classics, unfurling in the glass with notes of cassis, sweet berry fruit, spices and rose petals. Medium to full-bodied, ample and layered, with lively acids, powdery tannins and a seamless, complete profile, it concludes with a long, mouthwatering finish. (WK) " (8/2021) - 94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

A concentrated wine, yielding ripe flavors of blackberry and dark plum, cocoa and mocha as well as savory notes of bark. Full-bodied and rich on the palate with polished, integrated tannins and excellent structure. The finish is long. If able, open it 30 minutes earlier to allow the wine's structure to integrate and shine.

Complex and interesting aromas of plums, cooked currant and berries, black cherry and toasty wood. Thorough-going but soft tannins support lively, spicy dark fruits. All the components of this wine are well integrated and harmonious. It is easy to drink, just a bit over medium in body with a long finish.

Rich yet medium-bodied, offering an exciting bouquet of berry, oak, earth and spice notes, with bold streaks of blueberry, raspberry, mocha and floral flavors. It finishes with an aftertaste of anise and cherries.

96 Points – James Suckling “Some tea-bag and sweet-tobacco character to the dark-fruit and lightly toasted oak character on both the nose an the palate. Full-bodied, chewy and polished with a long flavorful finish. Fine, powedery tannins. Needs time to soften but already very pretty. Drink or hold” 95 Points – Jeb Dunnuck (formerly of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate) “Currants, savory spices, dried flowers, charcoal, and loamy earth all emerge from the 2018 Syrah The Deal, which comes fr0m the Sundance Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope. Showing plenty of more savory, earthy notes, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a rounded expansive texture, and ripe, polished tannins. It shows more elegant, streamlined style of the vintage, yet I love its balance. It’s going to benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and keep for 10-12.”

This Blaufrankisch has aromas of plum, black cherry, black pepper and a hint of smoke. The palate is juicy with youthful tannins and a fairly long finish. The flavors of plums are layered with minerality and savory tobacco notes.

Supple and vibrant, with expressive plum, blackberry, dark cherry, plum, spiced berries, cinnamon accents and touch of earth that build structure toward polished tannins with some warming alcohol in finish.

Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, earth/barn and cigar box. On the palate this wine is medium-plus in body with notes of licorice root, stewed black currant, kalamata olives, black cherries and black caps. It has round tannins, good concentration and a medium-plus finish.

Aromas of dark cherry, baking spice, and cocoa lead to a palate of cherry, plum, toast and cinnamon. This is medium weight in body and acidity with soft, integrated tannins.

Black fruit aromas join with earth and toasty oak on the nose. Darker fruits dominate the palate with smoky accents. This well-made wine balances mouth-watering acidity with fine tannins and leads to a pleasing toasty finish.  

"Blueberry, plum, tobacco and citrus-zest aromas. It’s medium-bodied with firm, tight-grained tannins. Fresh and juicy with good structure. Drink or hold." - James Suckling 92

Aromas of macerated cherries and crushed rocks. On the palate, this medium-plus body wine has depth and complexity with flavors of spice, mulled berries, clove, macerated cherries and mulberries. It is slightly rustic with medium acidity and medium tannins.

Earthy aromas include leather and spice with slight florality.  This medium-bodied wine offers plum and cherry flavors with dried flowers and cinnamon notes.

The nose offers pure blackberry, crushed herbs, earth, and peppery characteristics. The wine is full-bodied in the mouth, an Old-World wine for Zinfandel lovers. It offers pepper and cocoa notes as well as black fruits. It’s very rich with fine, soft tannins and surprising freshness and elegance. Full bodied with a longer finish.

Medium aromas of red cherry, high toned fruit and some tart pomegranate. The palate is clean and medium bodied with red cherry, plum, and cranberry. It has medium plus acidity with light tannin structure. 

Cool-climate Cabernet Franc that is unoaked. It was originally produced in a stainless steel tank #23 (T23) and remained in the Lamoreaux line-up as a classic expression of the region without the interplay of oak or oak tannins.

Lightly floral aromas with baking spice and cherry. The palate on this medium weight red is silky, with black pepper, plum and cherry notes.

Medium aromatics of black cherry and crushed rose petals with an enticing smell of minerality. The palate is dry and velvety with cherry plum, floral notes. This is medium body with soft tannins, elegant and seamless.

This is drinking well right now, its inviting aromas of cassis and blackberry mingling with baking spice. The palate is spicy and fruity with plums and red cherries. Integrated tannins and acid support the fruit.

This wine has great appeal, attractive berry notes, fresh herbs and soil with pie dough and concentrated berries. The palate has some bramble and forest floor with cedar and red cherry. This wine gives round tannin structure and is medium plus body.

Complex aromas of black tea, smoke, black cherry, plum, and wood introduce this wine. The flavors are bigger and fresher-fruited than the nose suggests. Black and red cherries are both there, along with red currants, and touches of earth and stone on the finish.

Touches of orange and potpourri can be found on the nose. This wine gives plum, raspberry and cherries that are ripe, yet not rich. It shows the fruitiness, fun and charm of a wine that undergoes carbonic maceration.  The palate is medium bodied or slightly more, with juicy acidity.

Aromas of dried cherries, rose petals, and a hint of dark chocolate introduce this Pinot Noir. Sultry tannins and balanced acidity support flavors of cola, lavender, exotic spice, and just a trace of vineyard terroir in a lasting, earthy finish.

This is absolutely delicious! Blackberry pie, cocoa and espresso beans are bright and lifted on the nose. Flavors of blackberry, blueberry, vanilla, light minerality and a hint of black pepper can be found in this medium to fuller bodied wine. Crisp acid and supple tannins provide just-right structure, finishing with a lengthy mocha note.

Seductive aromas of red rose and red cherry with shaved truffle. The acid in this wine is brilliant and completely wrapped into the wine. On the palate, this pinot noir gives juicy, ripe red fruit, cherry, cranberry and truffle with dense texture and thorough, but suave tannins.

Aromas include dried cherries, blueberry and touches of savory herbs.  Slight herb on entry with flavors of cooked strawberries and plums.  Tannins are supple in the medium-plus bodied wine with a long fruit-driven finish.

This bright and fresh red is joyful and complex. Medium weight with fruit of red and black cherry, plum, blackberry, minerality and garrigue. It is just over medium weight with silky tannins, juicy acidity and a polished texture. This shows both depth and elegance.

Bursting with dried red cherry and brambly fruits, this Primitivo (Zinfandel) offers aromas of coffee beans, dark chocolate, prunes, fruit cake and spices. The palate is rich and juicy with integrated tannins and flavors that echo the rich aromas.

Medium density and body with ripe fruit and attractive aromas. Plum, black cherry, and blackcap with some rose petal notes.

This attractively packaged wine offers aromas of coffee, blackberries, and dark chocolate. The wine is well-balanced in the mouth, silky and complex, with kirsch, fresh black currant and berry, and hints of black pepper and mocha. Medium in body and acidity, with fine tannins and a longer finish.

92 Points James Suckling: The nose is full of rich notes of black currant and black cherry, freshly brewed coffee, a slight hint of vanilla, and a little bit of spiciness. The entry is nice and round, with a rich mid-palate throughout. The mouth is full of ripe black fruit notes, some spiciness, and a touch of herbaceousness.

From the producer: Rich, ripe and explosive, this 2020 Shiraz displays vibrant blueberry, plum and notes of dark chocolate. The voluptuous palate of blue and black berries is layered with coffee, vanilla cream and liquorice spice. 

This is a powerful style of Bordeaux that also retains elegance and finesse. On the palate you will find rich ripe plum, blackcurrant, ripe cherries, and showcasing subtle cedar notes, with chalky tannin and good length.

Aromas of red roses, violets, red berries. It is fresh and smooth on the palate with flavors of red plums, cola, baking spices and minerality.

Aromas are somewhat rustic, with charred wood, black currant and blackberry, licorice and black pepper. The flavors are round, with damson plum, blueberry, allspice, wood, and more black pepper. This is an intense and concentrated wine but neither clunky nor too heavy; there's a nice lift to the back end and good energy overall. Smooth and spicy, well-structured and warm, medium-plus in body with a longer finish.

Juniper, violet and pepper notes mingle out front before the core of kirsch and plum fruit arrives, turning this into a juicy ball of anise-tinged deliciousness, with an echo of garrigue through the finish. Drink now through 2025. Wine Spectator, 91 Points

The 2019 Sinister Hand displays spicy, dark, and savory characteristics. The exuberant nose has raspberry aromas with a hint of vanilla, while the lively palate has a soft juicy texture and a well-balanced acidity. Chewy tannins, black cherry, and a hint of toasty French oak round out the vibrant finish.

Medium aromatics of spice, licorice, horse saddle and blackberry with some camphor notes. This Syrah is dry and masculine with dark black licorice, vanilla and clove. This wine is intense yet lifted. 

This Estate-grown Malbec reveals a fruity nose filled with plum and quince aromas and a touch of elegant oak. The mouthfeel is full, with flavors of blackberry and licorice, and has a rich and lingering finish. There are smoky accents of vanilla and lingering oak.

This is a medium aromatic wine, with a balanced palate. Extracted darker berry fruit, with some spice, kirsch, blackberry jam, and mulberry. It is medium in body, fresh acidity and rich concentration.

Aromatics of black cherry and cracked black pepper are woven with some old barrel notes and earth. The palate delivers raspberry, cherry, red plum and lingonberry with black pepper and cinnamon. This is a medium weight, juicy, bright and balanced with medium tannins. Pure and typical of the varietal, this is a wine that continues with raspberry and some earth on the finish. 

This organically-farmed, hand-harvested beauty boasts dark wild berry notes along with red and blue fruit, blueberry compote, touches of bramble, and a hint of violets, white pepper, and licorice on the lingering finish. Finely textured and refreshing.

From the producer: This incredibly well placed Bourgogne Rouge shows it’s Vosne credentials with ethereal aromas of wild strawberries, red currants, and ripe sour cherries. A vein of minerality keeps the wine fresh and alive, while adding complexity to the wine’s sappy and textured frame.

This Pinot layers in the complexity and tension, showing accents of raspberry and cherry that are laced with dusky spice and black tea.

Aromas of chocolate, brambly blackberries, toasted clove and sweet cinnamon welcome you to dive into the glass. On the palate it bursts with fruit flavors of black cherry, plum, raspberry, and mocha. It is full body with rounded tannins.

Notes of darker/dried fruits, dates and wood spice on the nose.  The palate is well-integrated with plum, black cherry, blueberry, and woodsy-cedar notes.  Despite its age, tannins are still somewhat youthful and acidity is fresh.  Purple berry flavors linger on the long finish.

Rich inky black berries dominate the aromas of this wine with hints of earthy bramble mulberry, plum and licorice root.  The palate continues with more concentrated dark, earthy tree bark, and integrated structuring slightly grippy tannins. The finish is long with spicy cinnamon and licorice flavors.

Ruby red color with aromas and flavors of red fruits (cherry, strawberry and plum). This wine is definitely Italian, with fresh and lively red fruit, cedar, and minerals. Medium in body and acidity, it will be a perfect partner at the table!

This is an aromatically old world italian. This is classic rustic barn and earth but with some tart red fruit like cranberries and currants coming through. There is fresh red cherries, light floral notes of red roses and red raspberries. The palate matches its aromas with an almost orange zest note.  The tannins here are persistent, lingering and round. The acid is refreshing and balances nicely with the higher alcohol content. This wine could age an additional 20 years but it showing some complex notes already.  

Stewed black and red fruits are accompanied by light tobacco and spice, and a touch of smoke. Soft and supple in texture with velvety tannins on a medium frame. Notes of blackberry, black cherries, and dates follow through to spices and dried herbs on the finish. This is an excellent partner with lamb, steaks, short ribs, venison, or mushroom pâté.

Red raspberry and soft floral notes with the palate delivering plum, raspberry. The fruit from the palate is supported with good tannin structure and some savory but age worthy notes. The finish is plush and long with medium body.

Complex mixed berry aromas with spice: blackberry, damson plum, Bing cherry are intense and concentrated but quite fresh. There’s a touch of allspice and white pepper as well. The flavors continue the aromatic profile, both fruity and spicy.  This delicious wine is nicely ripe, yet restrained: it has fruit (blackberry, raspberry), spice and structuring elements; all well balanced. It is medium-plus in body with a very long finish.

"Another delicious wine, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is a terrific example of the year. Creamy and beautifully layered on the palate, the 2013 captures all of the pedigree of this great vintage in a style that offers a bit more immediacy than many other wines. Best of all, the Cabernet Sauvignon is a remarkable value. Bright red stone fruit, mint, white flowers and tobacco add nuance on the silky yet powerful finish. -- Antonio Galloni"

Aromas of plums and black cap raspberries are inviting in the glass. The wine is medium plus in body, with ripe, soft tannins that give a beautifully round mouthfeel. Juicy fruits of plums, raspberries and licorice are structured by a touch of perky acidity.

Barrel toast and wood spice with dark currants and a light herbaceous character. The palate brings good palate coating flavors of blackberry, black cherries, earth, and dried thyme. This wine is clearly cool climate but with round tannins. 

The nose offers aromas of mixed berries, dried but still bright and juicy. The palate is full and bold, with lush fruit, balanced by fresh acidity. Coffee and cocoa flavors linger on the finish.

This soft Rioja with five years of age is prime drinking right now. Dried cherries and raisin notes, along with hints of leather, cinnamon and baking spices deliver interest and complexity.

The nose reveals cherry skin and savory notes of olives and barrel. The palate is medium weight or slightly more with sweet fruits of red cherry, blackberry and plum. Light to medium acidity balances with fine tannins that turn a little gritty toward the finish.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is famously the strongest, most powerful, and longest-lived wine of the southern Rhône. Louis Barruol’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape from contracted growers is a classic expression of the region with aromas and flavors of cherry, thyme, lavender, truffle, and olives.

On the palate, it reveals a fresh attack followed by an ample, structured, long-lasting finish. The wine unfurls in successive stages and ends with top-quality tannins produced by whole cluster fermentation. It features aromas and flavors of smoked ham, violet, graphite, graphite, and licorice.

Smoked ham, violets, graphite, cold ashes, liquorice.

Alluring aromas of raspberry, leather, red cherry, violets, and a hint of smoke. Medium weight in body with persistent tannins and a juicy core. Fresh blueberries, mineral, and cassis mingle with lingering savory notes of black pepper and garrigue.

This is a somewhat muscular wine, complex and fragrant, with dried cranberry and cherry aromas as well as a touch of mint. The aromas continue on the palate, along with notes of dried herb and a certain crunch mid-palate. Tannins are ripe and functional, providing just-right support for the fruit. It is medium-plus in body with a long, slightly bitter-chocolate-inflected finish. The Santa Ema Estate dates to 1917, when Don Pedro Pavone Voglino, an athlete and businessman, arrived in Chile from his native Italy. In 1931, he acquired 35 hectares (ha) in Isla de Maipo, founding the estate. He and his entrepreneurial son Félix Pavone Arbea began the Vinos Santa Ema company in 1956, building a state-of-the-art (for that time) winery. Most wine was consumed locally, but they began exporting in 1986, first to Brazil. They bought a 53-ha estate, La Peral, in 2000. In 2011, the operation was certified sustainable by the Wines of Chile organization. This involves practices in three areas: vineyards, winery, and social responsibility. The family acquired the 100-ha Cerro Blanco estate in Pirque shortly after, and in 2017, the fourth generation took over running the enterprise. Today, Santa Ema wines can be found in 30 countries. Grapes for this wine come from high-altitude estate vineyards in Maipo Alto in the Maipo Valley. The spring of 2018 was cold and rainy, but summer was temperate, with high temps in March and April. Harvest began a little later than usual and ended in May. Yields were higher than expected, but the quality was very high. Grapes were crushed and fermented in stainless steel for seven days at 30° C (somewhat high), followed by six days of post-fermentation maceration. After malolactic fermentation was completed, the wine was racked to French and American oak barrels, where it aged for 8-10 months.

This is a complex and fragrant wine, with blackberry, black cherry, clove, vanilla, and coffee aromas that are fresh and inviting. This is a big and very well-balanced wine. The mouth offers black fruits, especially plum, cherry, and black berries, very ripe but neither overripe nor dried. Delicious wood and vanilla notes along with a touch of spice and chocolate. Tannins are ripe and functional. Best of all, there’s not even the faintest hint of the green pepper that many Chilean reds show. The mouthfeel is soft and round. Medium plus in body with a very long finish.

Santa Julia [+] represents their strong commitment to sustainability, the people and the land. This wine offers complexity in the nose with aromas of ripe fruits such as cherries, black raspberries, and hints of toast and vanilla. Medium-bodied on the palate with more cherry, plum, spice notes. This will partner well with braised meats, pan-seared steaks and hearty stews, bean dishes or stuffed peppers.

Medium-plus aromas of currants, cherry, and strawberry. On the palate this wine is dry and bright with notes of cassis, currants, elderberries and cherries. It is medium body with very good concentration and fairly long finish.

This medium bodied to fuller bodied wine gives dark fruited jam flavors with lightly savory herb and bark notes. The palate offers blackberry and black cherry with soft, rounded tannins. While the fruit is ripe, it is not cloying, nor overly dense.

This Sangiovese offers blackberry, red currants, cranberry, plum and red cherry. The palate echoes the nose along with herbaceous notes (oregano), black pepper and cinnamon. The wine’s structure is typical for an Italian red with pleasantly tart acidity and dusty tannins followed up by a long finish.

The aromas are dominated by red fruit: cherry, raspberry and plum. On the palate the aromas translate into flavors with the addition of crushed rocks and spice. It is medium in body with medium tannins and a refreshing finish.

This smells of dark macerated berries like blackberries and currants along with a touch of chocolate bark and baking spice. The palate is just over medium weight, continuing with currants and black raspberry pie fruit, along with dark chocolate and sweet tobacco that never overwhelms. This is refreshing with juicy acidity and round tannins, finishing with a cocoa powder finish. This is a lovely wine to drink with or without food. It will pair well with short ribs, brisket, pulled pork, burgers, and pot pies or hearty stews with vegetables or meat.

This wine displays aromas of cherry, strawberry, and raspberry fruit with a hint of earthy notes. Bright flavors of strawberry and cherry combined with hints of spice. The bright acidity combined with sweet oak results in a lingering finish.

The nose entices with luscious blackberry jam and some smoke while the palate is medium weight and juicy with blackberries, light earthiness, blueberry pie and subtle tobacco notes.

With air, this wine reveals aromas of raspberry, cherry and sweet spices.  Then flavors of blackberries, plums and black cherries are joined by spice, warm earth and winter notes of pine and mulling spice. The medium tannins are thorough and the acid is juicy in this medium weight, food-friendly red.

From the Producer: Red and black berry notes with underlying black pepper, smoked bacon, and hints of tar and star anise. Medium to full-bodied with well rounded tannins and a fresh line of acidity. Well structured with great length.

Medium aromatics of deep cooked plum with some toast and berry coulis, and leather notes. The palate is very medium bodied, with grilled plum, blueberry, lingonberry and some light toast notes. It finished with purple and blue fruit on the palate.

Savory aromas include leather, earth, and macerated black cherries. Rich, brooding and dark on the palate with notes of kirsch, dark chocolate, mocha and spice. Velvety tannins support this medium-plus bodied wine with a longer finish.

Aromas of red fruit (plum, cherry and a hint of strawberry) with black pepper and crushed rocks. On the palate this medium-bodied wine is velvety with flavors of cherry, raspberry, grilled plums, pink peppercorns and earl gray tea.

Macerated dark cherry, leather, licorice, sweet tobacco, cedar all flesh out in the glass. The 2016 is powerful, rich and tannic. ~ Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media, September 2020 (93 points). A beautiful, pure Sangiovese that competes nicely with Brunello, showing depth and tension. A solid line of fine tannins runs through the center of the wine, providing backbone and beauty to the cherry and berry fruit. Drink or hold. ~ James Suckling, James Suckling Magazine, June 2021 (94 points).

The nose offers pretty red fruits of cherry and raspberry, along with hints of truffle. This pale-colored Pinot Noir is light to medium weight, yet completely on point with its grape varietal and terroir. Red fruits of strawberry and raspberry join with spicy cinnamon notes in this clean, crisp, food-friendly red.

Aromas of black fruits with bramble, vanilla and toast. On the palate this is a full body wine, dense and rich with very dark fruit, spice, structuring acidity and hints of black pepper and smoke. The finish is long with notes of spicy oak and bittersweet chocolate.

This wine is both ripe-fruited and spicy. Medium-plus in body, it combines berry compote and mulling spices with toasty wood notes as well as clove and black pepper. It is rich but not unctuous, with round firm tannins.

Ripe, fruity aromas, naturally sweet and layered, including cherries and blueberries with a delicate touch of vanilla. Bright black and red fruits on the palate, with the Shiraz and Grenache balancing each other nicely. Supple tannins, soft juicy finish. There’s enough going on here to encourage another sip and a happy sigh.

Aromas reminiscent of the Old World with black fruit, minerality, forest floor, wood spice and a savory character. On the palate it has more New World flavors: blackberry, vanilla, and bittersweet cocoa. It is complex, supple, and tasty.

Grapes from this wine are dried for 15 days before pressing in order to concentrate their flavors, then fermented in stainless steel. Aromas of figs, dates and grilled plums lead to surprisingly refreshing flavors of dried strawberries, macerated cherries and cooked cranberries with a dab of baking spices and chocolate-covered figs.

Aromas of plum, raspberry and dried herbs. The palate is medium in body with blackberry notes, cherry, plum and raspberry. It is pure and fresh with smooth tannins.

This deeply colored wine offers powerful aromas of mulberry, mocha, sweet wood, and damson plum. In the mouth, it is juicy with moderate plus acidity. The aromas are echoed in the flavors—plum, dark chocolate, smoke, mulberry, and sweet wood. Tannins are fine-grained and nearly invisible, but they provide just enough structure. It is medium plus in body and length.

Very attractive and complex aromas of wild, ripe mixed berries, black cherry juice, and blueberry, complemented by a light florality in the form of violets and lavender. The palate is medium to medium-plus in body with flavors that echo the aromas, while also introducing baking spices, mocha, and fresh herbs.

Aromas include black cherry, vanilla, and touches of smoke and cocoa. The palate is juicy with more cherry and blackberry. Notes of pepper, baking spice and smoke are supported by supple tannins. Medium-plus in body with a longer finish.

Ripe notes of blueberry compote, plums, fresh violet petals and currants. It has a round mouthfeel with hints of blackberry bramble, black pepper alongside a Bordeaux-like earthiness; with bright acidity and velvety, persistent tannins.

TASTING NOTES: The 2017 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is incredibly layered. The signature nose of purple florals, raspberry and small red fruits is interlaced with tones of rose, rhubarb, toffee apple and incense. Whiffles of marasca cherry, white truffle, Dimbula tea, lavender and anise also appear with air. In the palate, the wine is poised and classy, showing a core of red fruits supported by refined tannins and minerality. As balanced and expressive as it already tastes, the 2017 Bricco delle Viole promises a fantastic evolution ahead.

2017 Coste di Rose is a very seductive wine right out of the gate. Cherries and roses burst on the nose, with hints of dark cherries, red hard candy, wild berries, wet stone, mint and thyme. The palate is radiant and expressive, with all of the signature elements of Coste di Rose in nice evidence: the ethereal character, the saline, up-front tannic structure, and further whiffles of roses and cherries in the finish.

Appealing aromas of red and black fruits, licorice and black pepper are your introduction to this unique Mediterranean grape. The wine is medium weight with red and purple fruits, plums, blueberries and rose petals. It is fresh, unique, appealing, fragrant, food-friendly, soft and accessible. The tannins are light to medium weight with crisp acidity.

Focused and drinking well now, this classic Barolo offers black cherry, black caps and plum with thorough and integrated tannins. The acidity is lifting and the fruit stays fresh throughout.

Ruby red color with mineral and vanilla notes. Medium-bodied, dry wine with crisp acidity (perfect for the whole meal) and soft tannins. Flavors of blackberry, red cherry, pencil lead/graphite and rose are well balanced and complex.

Cherry pie and warm earth aromas combine with fresh Bing cherry and a little smoke on the nose. The palate is medium bodied with nut flavors, toast and touches of coffee. The tannins are thorough with medium acidity and roasted plum notes on the finish. This wine could age longer but is drinking well now.

This is a great valued wine with very pure and ripe blackcurrant and black raspberry. The palate expresses some soil and raspberry with mixed bramble patch and herbs. It has medium plus acidity and tannins.

Dark fruited jam flavors with some savory herbs and dried bark. Blackberry and black cherry fruit with soft, rounded tannins. This wine is medium plus bodied and not too dense with ripe fruit. 

This elegant Pinot Noir begins with aromas of red and blue fruits alongside savory notes of sandalwood, campfire, spice and sassafras. On the palate, it is medium weight with wonderful density and concentration for the grape. Candied black cherry and plums are gorgeously integrated with wood notes and flavors such as bramble, rooibos tea and sassafras. There's a richness and viscosity here that is so enjoyable with its silky tannins and perfectly wrapped acidity coasting to a long finish.

Aromatics of blackberry, black cherry, black peppercorn and a hint of soil, along with a whiff of red fruit exuberance invite one to this elegant, medium weight Cabernet Franc. Similar flavors continue on the palate. Although there is crisp acidity, it fits perfectly with the stylish black fruits and allows the wine to straddle between foods as diverse as vegetables, white meat, cheese and red meat.

90 Points Wine Spectator: Well-built and elegantly focused, with expressive raspberry, sweet anise and black tea flavors that take on richness toward polished tannins. Drink now through 2026.

The aromas are bursting with black raspberry and macerated plum with some bittersweet chocolate. There is a tough of bark as well. The palate is medium with medium refreshing acid, with youthful tannins. Further flavors of tobacco, graphite, black currant, boysenberry. This wine becomes more joined with some air.

93 Points – James Suckling “This has the wonderful, dark-fruit and olive character of a ripe Cabernet Sauvignon, but the polished tannins fold over the wine. It’s full-bodied, yet agile and focused at the finish. Real wine for the money. Drink now.”

Smoky, silky elegance with scents of dark berries, flowers, herbs, pepper and anise. Exotic and textured, this is a deep, complex and rich wine with wild fruit (black and red raspberries and plums) along with black pepper and a long finish with great tannins.