Petite Siréne Cabernet-Merlot Bordeaux 2015
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of blackberry, and black tea with supporting notes of mineral, and plum. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of cassis. The finish is is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a chewy texture. Made with a classic blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. $19.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Adelaida District 2015
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and boysenberryry with supporting notes of anise, mineral, and cigar box. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of cassis and red currant. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a dense and meaty texture. $55 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Bogle Phantom Red California 2014
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of cassis and plum with supporting notes of black cherry, cigar box, cocoa, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry and brown baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins and silky oak tones. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. $18 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Troon Blue Label G*S*M Rogue Valley 2015
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and black cherry with supporting notes of black tea, cranberry, and earth. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of plum and accents slate. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Mercer Sharp Sisters Horse Heaven Hills 2015
Brilliant, deep garnet color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of boysenberry, blackberry, and cassis with supporting notes of vanilla and baking spices. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black currant. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Bogle Essential Red California 2015
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of cassis and plum with supporting notes of black cherry, cigar box, cocoa, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry and brown baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins and silky oak tones. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. $11 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Derby Fifteen 10 Red Paso Robles 2012
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry, tapenade, and plum with supporting notes of mocha and vanilla. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of cassis with accents of smoked game and black licorice. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. $32 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Derby Project Espana Red Paso Robles 2012
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant, plum, and mineral with supporting notes of sour cherry, five spice, and leather. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry with accents of toasted oak and mocha. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous texture. $32 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Derby Implico Paso Robles 2012
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant, black cherry, and plum with supporting notes of cigar box, thyme, and eucalyptus. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of cassis with supporting notes of anise, oak, and dried figs. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a chewy texture. $34 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Santa Julia Tintillo - Malbec/Bonarda Mendoza 2016
Bright, deep violet/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry, strawberry, and boysenberry with supporting notes of pomegranate and raspberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry and crushed red berries. The finish is long and lingering with silky, supple tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture being pleasingly juicy. $12.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
