YOUR RESULTS for "red"

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.

Woodsy aromas with floral notes and red fruit. Lite potpourri with medium acid and tannins are supported by more black pepper and espresso. The palate showcases more barrel influence with toast, blackberry, and grilled plum. Leather, dark soil, black inky fruit finish off this complex wine that would be worthy of ageing.

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.

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.

Pretty aromatics with medium to medium plus viscosity. Quite red fruited for a cabernet with red cherry and red currant and medium tannin. Ripe but not jammy fruit with some black pepper, bramble and herbs.

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.

Aromas of dark fruits (black cherry, black raspberry) join allspice and smoky notes and a tiny hint of red cherry. The palate is juicy with nice concentration and bright acidity.  The fruit is dominated by plum varieties, including Damson, with a light, flavored-coffee note and a touch of blackberry. Moderate acid, modest tannins. Overall, nicely structured and well balanced, medium bodied with a longer finish.

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.”

Very dark and dense in appearance. Aromas of smoke, new wood/vanilla, black currant, blackberry compote, and dark plum, all sweetly ripe. There are also baking spice and mocha notes. The wine is big and bold in the mouth, but still shows a certain restraint. The ripe fruit flavors run from beginning to end, joined by a touch of vanilla, chocolate, blackstrap molasses, and fine working tannins. Medium plus in body and length with notable complexity.

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.

This is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon with dark fruits (blackberry, black currants), licorice, toast and charred earth-style aromas and flavors. Medium to full body; the deep black fruit flavors are layered with spice, and notes of mocha and chocolate. The wine is concentrated, and lush, with a fairly long finish.q

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 raspberries, chalk, graphite, violets and pink peppercorn. On the palate this is a full-body wine full of elegance and finesse. Flavors of berry pie, cocoa, forest floor and black pepper. The acidity keeps the wine fresh and the tannins are very fine but present.

Complex aromas of mulberries, purple fruit, bark, licorice root, iron, campfire and light florality. On the palate this dry wine is velvety with darker fruits than the nose would lead you to expect: black currants, dusty cocoa, layer with cigar box spices. It is medium plus in body, concentration and acidity.

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, but the old vines contribute a bass note. There’s some fresh fig as well as spiced sweet cherry. This is a seamlessly textured wine with fine tannins. It’s fruit driven, but neither gushy nor flabby. Moderate acidity, full body and a longer finish. Aromas are bright with cherry, raspberry, plum and spice box. This red is medium-plus in weight with raspberry and raspberry coulis fruit along with bramble and juicy acidity.

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. 

Medium aromas of cherry, mulberry, vanilla, and light spice. Fresh and slightly juicy with medium body and acid. There is a touch of smoke and spice on the palate along with dark fruits, especially black cherry and black currant. Stews, braised meats, sweet-spicy barbecue sauces, and grilled flavors are great matches for this Malbec.

This medium weight wine shows ripe red fruits without being any heaviness. Smoky cherry, pomegranate and black raspberry are ultra-smooth with juicy acidity, minerality and a blueberry 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 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.

Red fruited with strawberry leather, and dried raspberry with some black truffle notes. The palate is medium bodied and round with integrated spices, red cherries and lifted acid. The truffle notes follow through on the palate as well, with some toast and a long finish. Excellent quality!

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.

The aromas are integrated with licorice, light smoke, forest floor, and a slight stony-quality. The palate is delicious and well-structured with black cherry, raspberry, and plum flavors. Supple tannins with secondary notes of balsamic and lingering spice notes on the 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.

Intense nose of strawberries, cherries, blackberries and cassis, with spiced black pepper notes on the back. Fresh on the palate, with excellent acidity.

The wine begins with aromatics of black plums, pepper, oregano, and scorched earth.  On the palate this wine is medium-bodied with notes of black cherries, plums and a hint of leather. Notes of forest floor and licorice root add complexity to the long finish. 

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.

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.

From the producer: This alluring Bordeaux-varietal blend displays aromas of concentrated fruit and spice, with layers of red currant, cassis, cinnamon, vanilla and clove, as well as hints of earthy forest floor, wild sage and sweet toasty oak. On the palate, plush, impeccably balanced tannins carry the lush red and black fruit flavors to an elegant, lingering finish.

This wine is named after the winemaker's daughter who graduated from Cornell. 25% of this wine is aged in new oak barrels with lends its forest floor and light smoky aromas to back up some savory roasted red pepper notes. The palate exhibits black fruit, earth and medium plus body. Complex flavors, there is additional cigar box, mushroom umami flavor and some minerality. 

Aromas are earthy and supported by macerated cherry scents.  Flavors echo the nose with more macerated cherries, fresh acidity and a juicy, long mineral-laden finsh.  This wine craves food.

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

Blackberry, raspberry, violet, forest floor. Bottled unfiltered

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.

Decanter 92 points - Powerful, intense and concentrated, those tannins are big in quantity and quality. This is a sombre, intellectual wine in the way that many 2016s are. It has a good texture of silky black fruits through the palate, suggesting this will age well, while a white pepper crescendo gives a spicy kick on the finish. 5% Petit Verdot completes the blend, with the wine aged in 50% new oak..October/2018

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.

Chateau Maris is a 30-year-old, 75-hectare estate, 34 under vine, farmed biodynamically.  The winery is built into a hill, largely underground, using hemp bricks, with no concrete or plastic.  Labels are printed on recycled paper using organic soy ink.  The grapes are harvested manually, vine by vine (rather than block by block).  Les Planels, “the flat place,” is a vineyard above the winery where the grapes come from.  This wine is fermented in wooden tanks and aged for 12 months in oak barrels, only15% new, designed to bring out a velvety texture rather than spicy or vanilla flavors.

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's deep red color speaks volumes. A dense, powerful nose reveals aromas of black fruit, rich oak and cherry liqueur. The full-bodied mouthfeel is provided by smooth tannins, bringing distinguished notes of Havana cigars and chocolate. The finish is remarkably long.

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.

The notes of cooked black raspberries, cherries with dusty notes behind them develop a wide range of aromas including a touch of tobacco, vanilla and leather.  On the palate, well-integrated medium tannins, medium acidity and medium intensity of black berry, black cherry, currants, some savory tobacco and saddle notes.  This is a tasty food wine due to texture, weight and acid, nice fruit to savory mix. 

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.

Interesting aromas of darker fruits, plums & cherries, with brambly, dried mushroom notes. Dry & youthful with crunchy red fruits, fresh summer cherry tomatoes & distinctive notes of licorice & bitter cocoa powder.

Red plums, cherries and blackberries with kicked up tang and acidity allow this wine to cut through fat. This certified organic Malbec is both light and intense at the same time. Enjoy this wine with BBQ pork, smoked eggplant, roasted red peppers, beef burritos, flank steak with chimmichurri or burgers.

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 is a classic Etna Rosso; it looks like Nebbiolo or Pinot Noir in the glass, and smells of raspberries, blackberries, wildflowers, and volcanic minerality. It has had time to soften and integrate while still maintaining its freshness. Flavors include blackberry, light anise, pepper, violets, and minerality.

This Bordeaux blend offers aromas of treebark, fig, very ripe plum, vanilla and a hint of spice. Medium bodied with lively acidity, it has fine, youthful tannins. The flavors of red currant, raspberry, and red plum bounce off of the wood in this bright, food-friendly wine.

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.

Complex earthy-smoky aromas join blackberry and spice, black fruit layered over red. In the mouth, the black fruit is ripe and concentrated, joined by leather, tobacco, smoke, and orris root. Supporting tannins are young but already smooth. Medium-plus in body with a long finish. The winemaker says this old-vines Cristia will last through 2025.

The nose starts with aromas of red cherry, pomegranate, cinnamon, pressed rose and hints of barrel. This medium weight Burgundy is elegant and silky with lovely red cherry, cranberry, pomegranate fruit with touches of cinnamon. This is very fresh with well-integrated acid.

Made in an Old World style with moderate extraction, this wine displays a balance of complex aromatics and flavors including plenty of ripe black fruits and candied fruits along with hints of sandalwood and earth.

Aromas on this wine include wood spice, nutmeg and dark black cherry. Flavors echo the black berries of the nose and combine with black olive, sandalwood and sassafras in this savory wine.

This wine is fresh and bright with aromas and flavors of cherry, red berries, crushed rocks and a hint of red licorice. It is medium to light in body, with juicy acidity and velvety tannins. It can also be enjoyed lightly chilled.

Aromas are of deep and dark fruits with some fig. This wine is medium-plus bodied and ripe with some fig newton and macerated black currants. Flavors are of black elements like graphite, light spice, tobacco and raisin. This shows balanced acidity and medium tannins with some raisin on the finish managing to stay pleasant and not heavy.

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.

This attractive red Burgundy leads with aromas of red currant, raspberry, red cherry, rose and savory elements. On the palate it is medium weight with red cherries and pressed rose mixing with savory soil notes, tomato leaf and cinnamon. This wine is structured by juicy acidity, youthful tannins and a long finish. A classic and a great value.

Aromas are of blackberry, black cherry, soil and truffles. On the palate, this is medium weight and tastes of a wild blackberry patch of ripe berries surrounded by bramble and forest. Due to the older vine age, it shows good intensity, density and complexity for Pinot Noir with wild dark fruits like black currants well-integrated with smoke, black pepper, cinnamon and earth.

The nose is amazing, complex, and aromatic. Dark chocolate, warm sweet wood, black currants and black raspberries, spiced Damson plums are all accompanied by clove and allspice notes. Flavors are mouth-filling; dark fruits dominate, wood comes next, and spice is a close third. The wine is dense and fleshy, silky and structured. Dark chocolate appears at the back of the mouth. With more air, supple tannins add to the mix. It is medium-plus in body and length.

One of the leading domaines in Bandol, Domaine Tempier is, without a doubt, the most visible producer from the appellation in the U.S. marketplace today. I think this is well-deserved (and a good thing for Bandol), as the wines are at the top of the hierarchy in terms of quality. The estate has been in the Peyraud family for generations and has a long, storied history that’s beautifully documented in Kermit Lynch’s newsletters and book, Adventures on the Wine Route (an absolute must read for any wine lover). The family is still going strong today, yet the wines are now made by Daniel Ravier. -Wine Advocate

Aromas of mature, red fruit, spices, eucalyptus, fig and menthol introduce this wine. On the palate, it is intense with mature tannins, good ripeness and savory notes.

Dark fruit and appealing smoke and floral aromas exude from the glass. This wine is medium-plus in body with ripe blackberry and blueberry fruit, rounded tannins and medium acidity. The finish is tasty with slight iron notes and minerality.

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.

Dried cherries, fruit leather, coffee & a touch of menthol are present on the nose. The wine is full & ripe with strawberry jam & dark berry fruits. Berries & cinnamon notes linger on 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.

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.

This wine offers abundant aromas of black fruit, cinnamon, rose petals, dried thyme and warm tar with the addition of blackberry jam, nutmeg and cinnamon. The palate is full and structured; there are flavors of plum, blackberries, blueberries, and minerality. The lingering finish tastes pleasantly of plums and mulling spices.

"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

Sour cherry, bark, rose petals, red plum, and minty aromas. Quite flavorful in the palate, smooth and round, with tart cherry, rhubarb, orange zest, and pepper notes, young tannins, and 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.

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.

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. 

This wine offers aromas of chocolate-covered cherry, raspberry, and red licorice. The palate is rich throughout, with flavors of vanilla, sweet red fruits, a dash of pepper, ripe black cherry, and a touch of mocha. The wine is juicy but dry, with fine-textured, well-integrated tannins providing just the right amount of structure to balance the richness of the flavors. Full bodied, with a long, coffee-inflected finish.

This is a very pretty Oregon Pinot that shows attractive red fruits and elegant texture year after year. Nose of vanilla-cherry and herbed raspberry are the introduction to to a medium weight palate with plum, black cherry and tart blackberry flavors mixed with savory notes and cherry tea. The tannins are mid-weight with a supple roundness and the every=-present acidity keeps it lifted and refreshing for your next sip.

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. 

Aromatics of violet, red fruits, blueberry, leather and earth, coriander and bay leaf can be found in this wine. This is juicy with sweet ripe fruits, especially lots of red berry (raspberry, cherry) and cassis mixed with licorice and smoky and savory complexities. It is medium weight, clean and supple, with bright acidity. Perfect wine for all seasons!

Aromas of earth, black currants and macerating dark berries. The palate is medium in body with dark soil and red currants, black pepper, minerality and structuring acidity and tannins.

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.

Aromas are of cooked raspberries and cinnamon. This is between medium and full-bodied with sweet red fruits (cherries and raspberry coulis), red hot cinnamons and strawberry sauce. It has the lightest amount of bark flavor which reveals its Monastrell orgin. Still youthful with a touch of drying grip.

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 concentrated, ripe and elegant pinot noir shows a host of red fruits, black cherry and cassis, rose petals, seductive truffle, red licorice and appealing earth notes. Medium weight with fine but thorough tannins and flavorful acidic lift, long finish with some minerality, tobacco and dried floral notes. This is a great value.

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.

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.

This wine is complex and wintry: notes of dark berries, black currants, clove, mulling spices, coffee and warm earth. It is medium-plus in body with integrated tannins and medium acidity.

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

This is a typical Southern French blend of rich, spicy Syrah and juicy, lush Grenache. This wine displays notes of leather, stony earth, and black fruits on the nose. The palate is well structured with intense berry flavors and touches of garrigue (rosemary, thyme and floral notes).

Aromas include crushed red raspberry, white pepper, and a touch of fresh leather. The medium to fuller-bodied palate continues with more red fruit, mixed cherries, cherry pit, cinnamon and smoky minerality supported by smooth tannins with a touch of drying grip on the finish.

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.

Intensely aromatic with raspberry, plum, blackberry and cassis, wrapped in a layer of sweet oak and vanilla. Bold fruit notes continue on the palate of this medium-bodied Malbec. The palate is supple with mulberries, pie spices, cocoa powder, and enticing florality. Medium to full-body with complexity and excellent balance, the finish is long with blueberries and spicy vanilla notes.

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.

Berries and tobacco are evident on the nose. The palate is medium weight with berry fruit and cigar wrap continuing. This has good structure--some crisp acid and present tannins--we find it both rustic and refined.

Aromas include notes of coffee, dark chocolate, toasty oak, and stewed berries. On the palate this complex beauty shows silky tannins and juicy acid supported by macerated cherries, more dark chocolate, cured meat and touches of bramble. The finish is long with mineral undertones.

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.

This wine shows its warm, Mediterranean climate origins with smoky, spicy black cherry, blackberry, and black currant fruit and a touch of sweet wood. Flavors of delicious black fruits with fine structuring elements, including both just-right acidity and an arrays of fine tannins. Balanced and very food friendly..

Abundant fruit aromas on the nose, including acai and blueberries. Tangy purple and blue fruits as well as blueberry jam dominate the palate and balance nicely with silky, well-integrated tannins.

On the nose this wine shows expressive notes of fresh black cherries and red berries layered with hints of sweet spice, toast and cocoa. It is medium in body with medium acidity and a long finish.

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.

This wine shows a lot of ripe black fruit, like blackberry, plum and raspberry. There are light notes of spice and earth. The grape variety is usually made into a rose wine, and the tannin structure here shows that that would do well. The tannins are fine but apparent with the dark fruit echoing on the palate. The wine finishes with a mineral quality with refreshing acid, and could almost be chilled. 

Dusted cocoa and both red and black plum. Blueberry compote and some tobacco notes with more oaky delicious char. The palate shows more bramble fruit and baking spices with black licorice and black pepper. 

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.

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. 

A hearty and ripe nose with blackberry and warm earth. The palate shows full bodied flavors of black cherry and blackberry with round tannins and black pepper and allspice. 

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. 

Bright and aromatic with red cherries, plum, violets, and wild herbs.  This is medium weight with red berry, plum fruit and a hint of black pepper, supported by a lovely framework of acid and balanced tannin. 

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 wine offers complex and delicious-promising aromas of dark, plummy, fig and berry fruit. In the mouth, the wine is quite complex, with somewhat opulent and very harmonious layers of blackberry, Bing cherry, plum, violet, mocha, and dark chocolate. Soft for a Napa Cab with Petite Verdot and delicious. Medium plus in body and length.

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.  

Quite aromatic, with dark cherry and black currant as well as a hint of oak spice. Still bright, fresh, and juicy. There’s an array of flavors, with berry fruit and cassis dominant, joined by spicy oak notes and lip-smacking tannins. Medium bodied with a longer finish.

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.

This shows aromas very dark brooding fruits, smoke and light raisin. The plate is medium plus in body, concentrated and velvety with black currants, dark cherries, licorice root, herbs, smoke and sandalwood.

Nicely aromatic and a little peppery, with cherry fruit, a little bit of earth, bramble and roasted pepper. The palate possesses a certain masculinity & seriousness: dark fruit flavors, plum and some spice are structured by medium tannins and medium-to-plus acid on this nicely textured wine.

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.

Aromas of earth, meat leather, and bramble are joined by wild blackberries and other dark fruits. Silky black currants and mulberries meet tapenade and toast. Fine tannins and moderate acidity provide structure for this hefty wine.

The nose reveals cherry skin and savory notes of olives and barrel. The palate is medium weight or just over with sweet fruits of red cherry, blackberry and plum. There is some acidity present and fine tannins that turn a little gritty towards 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.

Granite slopes rather than flatlands give Saint Cosme’s Crozes-Hermitage greater structure and complexity. The wine shows classic aromas and flavors of black fruits, smoked bacon, black peppercorn, and incense.

This is a richer style Côtes-du-Rhône with more layers and density than is typical for the appellation. After all, it’s rather a baby Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The fruit is ripe and stays bright, never crossing into overripeness. Blackcurrants, blueberries and raspberries combine with garrigue, minerality and crushed flowers in this wine of character. It is medium-plus in body with balanced acidity and moderate tannins.

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 typical Malbec aromas of ripe fruits such as cherries and blackberries laced with licorice. Notes of vanilla, coffee and chocolate are also present. This Malbec is a full-bodied red wine with sweet tannins. Enjoy with braised meats, pan-seared pepper steaks and hearty beef stews.

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.

Medium plus aromas with plum, black cherry and light earth with a soft chocolate touch. The palate is dark berry fruits and more robust for a pinot noir. More spice on the palate than the aromas alluded too, with black pepper, cinnamon, soil, grape skin and medium plus tannins. 

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.

This is a classic example of a “cosecha” Rioja: Red berries, blueberries, red licorice and a hint of tobacco spice on the nose. The palate is medium weight with red fruit, violets, pencil shavings, and spice. It is well-structured with velvety tannins and refreshing acidity with a medium finish.

Nicely aromatic, offering spiced plum, some black cherry, and a hint of root beer. The tart attack shows the wine’s youth, though the tannins aren’t coarse or grainy. As on the nose, the palate shows quite a bit of fruit. With age or air, savory component will emerge and integrate. For example, after a half hour, light black pepper notes complemented the fruit. Medium in body and length.

The nose offers dried red cherry, black plums, raisins, and other dark fruit, with both fresh and dried components. Flavors are juicy, with higher acidity and lighter weight (but not lighter concentration) than most Zinfandels. Both tannins and acid are very well integrated, making for quite an elegant mouthful. Fruits here are mostly red, including pomegranate and a touch of cranberry, with cedar and white pepper notes. It is medium-plus bodied with a longer finish.

Lovely aromas of fresh cherry, pomegranate, raspberry, and toasty oak. Red fruit, especially cherry, dominates the palate, with a touch of blueberry and dark raspberry. The fruit is deftly balanced by light earth notes. Fresh, lively, lifted, and delicious!

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.

The Trilogy is 3 bottles of delicious wine selected to give you a superb overview of their types--the region, grapes, & terroir. A trio of standard bearers that exemplify what we expect in each genre of wine, this makes a great gift for any wine lover and comes complete with tasting notes, food pairings and a map of each wine region.

Ripe plum, spice and fragrant lift.

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 of red fruits, savory black olives, alongside clove. On the palate this wine is slightly smoky but balanced by flavors of red fruits, black cap raspberries and dried herbs. It is medium plus in body and concentrated but yet fresh due to the supporting acidity. The tannins are fine and the finish is long.

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.

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.

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 amarena 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 with some fresh bing cherry and a little smoke. 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. 

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. 

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.”

One can smell macerating mixed berries on the nose of this wine. You'll find purple, blue and red fruits as well as vanilla and chocolate structured by juicy, mouthwatering acid, rounded tannins and a persistent finish. This young wine benefits from air, so feel free to expose it to some oxygen upon opening.

The aromas and flavors of this wine are abundant and complex. Pleasurable red and blue fruits and notes of coffee and chocolate accompany secondary notes of licorice, black cherry, cinnamon, mulling spices, and sage. Bold with round, ripe tannins and light acidity, the Zorzal Malbec is well-integrated and extremely enjoyable.