Gecaj Estate Owner's Choice Grand Vranc Rahovec Valley 2017
Brilliant, deep ruby/scarlet color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of boysenberry and bramble with supporting notes of forest floor, cranberry, and dense earth notes. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, dried herbs, black tea, vanilla bean, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a meaty texture. $45 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Chasing Rain Merlot Red Mountain 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry and red currant with supporting notes of cocoa, vanilla, and star anise. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, plum, mineral, and sour cherry. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. $25 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Chasing Rain Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain 2019
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant and black tea with supporting notes of dried herbs, baking spices, mocha, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, blackberry, violet, star anise, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. $25 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Chasing Rain Red Blend Red Mountain 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry and black cherry with supporting notes of rose petals, five spice, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, boysenberry, black tea, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $25 – 4 Stars – 90 points
10,000 Hours Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain 2019
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant and black tea with supporting notes of blackberry, mocha, five spice, and forest floor. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of sweet black cherry, black tea, and intense oak. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and straddling balanced with a juicy and meaty texture. $35 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
10,000 Hours Red Blend Red Mountain 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of boysenberry and raspberry with supporting notes of vanilla, anise, and hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, five spice, black tea, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $35 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Be Human Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry and blueberry with supporting notes of black currant, dried herbs, and violet. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, baking spices, oak, and red currant. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a rich texture. $17 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Tenuta Di Collalbrigo Brut Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG NV
Brilliant, light straw color . The aromatics are intense, offering scents of apple and spring flowers with supporting notes of pear, wet stones, lemon curd, blanched almonds, and hints of lychee. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, tropical fruit, citrus zest, and green melon. The finish is long and lingering with crisp lemon notes. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $15.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Markham Merlot Napa Valley 2018
Brilliant, deep crimson color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry, hibiscus flower, and raspberry with supporting notes of wild blueberry and baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, cocoa nibs, violet, and red currant jam. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a blend of 87% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petite Syrah, and 2% Syrah. Merlot is the star but the supporting grapes add so many layers and deep intrigue. $17.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Orfila Estate Selection Malbec Mendoza 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry, five spice, and black plum with supporting notes of graphite and violet. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black currant, oak, cassis, and toasted coconut. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a rich, supple texture. $15 – 4 Stars – 91 points
